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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/03/1996 - City CouncilORAL COMMUNI- Greg Brown, 2501 Christopher Lane, Costa Mesa, submitted CATIONS a communication to the Mayor which indicated his concern in Signal Timing at relation to the traffic signal -at the intersection of Fairview Fairview and Road and Arlington Drive, the entrance to Orange Coast Arlington College. He observed that the signal timing did not allow enough time for pedestrians to safely cross the intersection. Mayor Erickson asked the Public Services Director to investigate the situation and provide a report to Council and Mr. Brown. j REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA SEPTEMBER 3, 1996 i The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session September 3, 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 th'e Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, and invocation by Mr. Wayne Kraiss, Southern California College. 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 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 Finance Director Susan Temple Redevelopment and Housing Manager Muriel Ullman Personnel Services Director Steve Hayman Police Lieutenant Alan Kent Senior Police Officer Dennis Jefcoat Assistant to the City Manager Ann Gyben Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES Council Member Hornbuckle announced that she would - August 19, 1996 abstain from voting on the minutes of the regular meeting of August 19, 1996. On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Member Monahan, and carried 4-0, ereapCouncil Member Hornbuckle abstaining, the minutes were - proved as distributed. ab proved ORDINANCES AND Ai motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by RESOLUTIONS Council Member Genis, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. ORAL COMMUNI- Greg Brown, 2501 Christopher Lane, Costa Mesa, submitted CATIONS a communication to the Mayor which indicated his concern in Signal Timing at relation to the traffic signal -at the intersection of Fairview Fairview and Road and Arlington Drive, the entrance to Orange Coast Arlington College. He observed that the signal timing did not allow enough time for pedestrians to safely cross the intersection. Mayor Erickson asked the Public Services Director to investigate the situation and provide a report to Council and Mr. Brown. 1 Police Department Roy Andreen, 2769 Cibola Avenue, Costa Mesa, expressed Complaint displeasure regarding his treatment by officers of the Costa Mesa Police Department. He reported that in previous encounters with the Police he had been treated in a courteous manner, but indicated that officers were rude when he attempted to renew an animal license. Mayor Erickson asked the City Manager to review the animal licensing procedures. The City Manager stated that he would investigate the complaint. Pringle Bill, Trudy Ohlig, 3080 Johnson Avenue, Costa Mesa, President AB 2109 of Mesa Consolidated Water District, addressed the Pringle Bill, Assembly Bill 2109, which was recently defeated in the State Senate. She presented an account of her efforts to correct the errors she perceived in AB 2109, and reported that a survey taken `of Costa Mesa residents indicated that 96 percent of the 3,313 replies opposed a merger or consolidation. She thanked Council for their support. MacDonald Claim Bruce MacDonald, a homeless person, stated that he was summoned to City Hall recently in order to retrieve his latest claim against the City which was being returned because it had not been submitted in a timely manner. Mr. MacDonald insisted that the subject claim was in actuality a "lawsuit", and informed Council that the case will be heard on Sunday, September 8, 1996, at 1:00 p.m., One Supreme Court, 12741 Brookhurst Way, Garden Grove. Mayor Erickson noted for the record that common law, as referred to by Mr. MacDonald, is not recognized in this City. Toyota Dealership Dorothy Adams, 220 Amherst Road, Costa Mesa, referred to Expansion the August 26. 1996, Planning Commission meeting, wherein the expansion of South Coast Toyota/Volvo, 1966, 1970, 1980 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, was approved. She objected to the use of Ford Road, on which she owns rental property, as a testing ground, and felt that property values will decrease. Leash Law Enforce- David Prather, 1202 Las Arenas Way, Costa Mesa, ment in Fairview considered the nonenforcement of leash laws in Fairview Park Park as an endangerment to the local wildlife, and suggested posting signs indicating that the law will be enforced in order to deter hunting activities. Council Member Genis recognized stray dogs as an increasing problem in Costa Mesa neighborhoods, and suggested using the Bark Park at TeWinkle Park, located on the corner of Arlington Drive and Newport Boulevard, for off -leash dogs. Mayor Erickson recognized Martha Fluor, a member of the Newport -Mesa Unified School District Board of Trustees, who was in attendance. CONSENT The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar: CALENDAR Item No. 5, Request from Todos Hermanos to waive the fees for use of Lions park and Davis softball field for the 4th annual community softball game and mini -fiesta. MOTION/Approved On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Except Item 5 Member Genis, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved as recommended. 290 READING FOLDER The following Reading Folders items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Eugene F. Clift; i J. M. Little; Eugene Naccarato; and Robert Olson. WARRANTS Warrant Resolution 1631, funding City operating expenses in Approved Warrant the amount of $1,202,507.98; and Payroll 9616 for 1631; Payroll 9616 $;1,367,466.74, were approved. REJECTED CLAIMS The claim from Shawn Vogt (traffic collision with police unit), Vogt was rejected. ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Bid Item No. 994, 4 to 6 Ton Portable ACTIONS/Awarded Tandem Static Roller, including supply and delivery, are on Bid Item 994, Port- file in the City Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to able Roller, to Nixon -Egli Equipment Company, 12030 Clark Street, Santa Nixon -Egli Fe Springs, for $38,489.00. Approved GMA Funding recommendations were approved for the Growth Funding Management Area (GMA) No. 8 elected officials meeting. Request from It No. 5 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Request Todos Hermanos from Todos Hermanos, 1772 Kenwood Place, Costa Mesa, to for Fee Waiver for. waive the fees for September 29, 1996, for use of Lions Park Lions Park and from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Davis softball field from Davis Softball Field 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., for the 4th annual community softball game and mini -fiesta, hosted and sponsored by the Todos Hermanos and Save Our Youth (SOY) programs. The City Manager askedthat this item, be continued to the meeting of September 16, 1996, due to insurance consider- ations. Bill Turpit, Secretary/Treasurer of Todos Hermanos, 1772 Kenwood Place, Costa Mesa, confirmed _that tentative approval, contingent upon an insurance certificate being provided by Todos Hermanos, would be acceptable. Mayor Erickson added that this item would be placed on the September 16, 1996, agenda if the insurance certificate is not received and approved by the Risk Manager within two Weeks. Council Member Hornbuckle noted that this is the fourth year that fees have been waived for use of the park, and suggested that the City's relationship with Todos Hermanos and SOY be evaluated to determine if they should be treated the same as other nonprofit groups which are self-supporting. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Approved WaiverMayor Pro Tem Buffa, and carried 5-0, the fees were waived contingent upon receipt of an insurance certificate acceptable to the Risk Manager. i PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Source Reduction place set for the public hearing to consider the annual review and Recycling of the City's Source Reduction and Recycling Element Element (SRRE); and a resolution establishing a fee pertaining to implementation. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Public Services director reviewed the Agenda Report dated 1 291 August 26, 1996. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Adopted Resolution Council Member Monahan, and carried 5-0, Resolution 96-83, 96-83 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A FEE PERTAINING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE, CITY OF COSTA MESA SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT, was adopted. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of August Request for General 5, 1996, a request for a General Plan Amendment screening Plan Amendment from Mel Malkoff and Elizabeth Seifel, representing E. W. Screening, State Christman, State of California, Office of Real Estate and of California Design Services, 400 R Street, Suite 5000, Sacramento, to change the land use designation from High Density Residential to General Commercial at the Fairview Developmental Center, 9.8 acres along Harbor Boulevard north of the main center entrance/Fair Drive intersection. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services summarized the Agenda Report dated August 21, 1996. Mel Malkoff, Malkoff & Associates, 18456 Lincoln Circle, Villa Park, applicant's representative, asked approval for the General Plan Amendment screening, and suggested that it be placed on the calendar for February, 1997. He indicated that the State is interested in exploring a range of alternative uses, and noted that they will work with City staff on issues such as traffic and biological concerns. Later in the discussion, Mr. Malkoff reported that the property designated as C2 on Page 35 of the Agenda Report denotes units that are used for staff housing. Merrill Butler, 30 Morro Bay Drive, Newport Beach, developer of Harbor Village Apartments, 2500 Merrimac Way, adjacent to the subject property, stated that a preliminary survey of Harbor Village residents indicates that they would object to construction of commercial projects such as an automobile agency. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, reminded Council that this property is near one of the major off-road bikeways in the City, and felt that this should be taken into consideration. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded Denied Request by Council Member Hornbuckle, to process the GPA to Process screening in February, 1997, Council Member Hornbuckle noted her reservations regarding use of the site for residential purposes. Council Member Genis opposed initiating the GPA processing at this time, preferring to screen in February, 1997, and stated her opposition to commercial use because of the traffic impact. She suggested exploring use of the land as a park site. Mayor Pro Tem Buffa opposed the motion indicating that he felt a screening would be premature until a specific project is brought forward. The motion failed to carry 3-2, Council Members Erickson, Buffa, and Genis voting no. 292 OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a resolution annexing "Catalina Shore territory designated as "Catalina Shore Drive Annexation" Drive Annexation" (1;995-1996 Assessor Parcel Nos. 426-171-05 and 426-171- 06) without hearing or election. The Deputy City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated August 22, 1996, and showed a visual diagram of the area. He reported that the property owner who had spoken in opposition to the annexation at a previous Council meeting had been notified that this item was on the agenda, and an Agenda Report had been forwarded to her. Council Member Genis initially had felt that a public hearing should be conducted to consider this matter; however, since the one person who had spoken in opposition to the annexation had been properly notified, she acknowledged that every effort had been made by the City to include the public. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Adopted Resolution Member Monahan, and carried 5-0, Resolution 96-84, A 96-84 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ANNEXING TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS -CATALINA SHORE DRIVE ANNEXATION - (1995 -1996 ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 426-171-05 AND 416-171-06), WITHOUT HEARING OR ELECTION, was adopted. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a report on the Costa Mesa Farm Site Acquisi- High School farm site acquisition. Communications were tion received from: Barbara Dinsdale, 2365 Columbia Drive, Costa Mesa; Gay Geiser -Sandoval, 3408 Geranium Street, Costa Mesa; and Paulette Witt, 3054 Hayes Avenue, Costa Mesa, supporting the City's acquisition of the farm site. A communication was received from Libby 'Cowan, 3007 Fernheath Lane, Costa Mesa, concerning development of the farm site as a sports facility. The City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated August 29, 1996, noting that the proposal is outlined in the Term Agreement previously submitted to Council and to the Newport -Mesa Unified School District. He noted that adequate financial resources to develop the property were not currently available, explaining that typically a project of this size would be financed through a bond measure. The following Costa Mesa residents spoke in favor of the purchase: Aggie Sandoval, 3408 Geranium Street; Heather Somers, 427 East 17th Street; Susan McGuire, 3104 McKinley Way; Linda Dixon, 260 Princeton Drive; Lou Prather, 1202 Las Arenas Way; and Chris Sarris, 2011 Baltra Place. Costa Mesans registering opposition to the purchase were: Jim Scott, Jr., 1300 Adams Avenue, No. 12G; Jayne Kacer, 2,381 Colgate Drive; Erna Batham, 1 103 EI Camino Drive; Jim Scott, Sr., 1901 Lanai Drive; Michelle Pettit Williams, 233 Amhurst Road; Mel Fleener, 1585 Riverside Place; Dorothy Adams, 220 Amherst Road; and Steven Harris, 2778 Lorenzo Avenue. Kenneth Wong, 1968 Kornat Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke against purchase of the property at anything below fair F� 293` market value; David Prather, 1202 Las Arenas Way, Costa Mesa, addressed ecological concerns at Fairview Park; and Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, showed photographs of Fairview Park and the farm site and suggested rethinking the issue or preparing a plan. Mayor Erickson asked Mr. Sarris, who is involved in youth athletic groups, if the City could count on volunteer labor should the farm site be purchased. Mr. Sarris responded that labor and funds were available. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded Approved Purchase by Mayor Erickson, to approve the Tentative Purchase Agreement for acquisition of the subject 18.28 -acre site in an amount not to exceed $7,053,982.00; to authorize the City Manager to open a 90 -day escrow for acquisition of the property; to authorize the Development Services Department to commence Master Plan Development alternatives for the site, including environmental analysis; and to authorize the City Manager to contract for "due diligence" analysis of the site condition. Mayor Erickson supported the proposal, commenting that monies had been set aside for park acquisition, a preliminary plan for the site had been considered, and it was his desire to retain the open space within the City. Council Member Genis hoped that this land would be developed into recreational uses for children, seniors, and all segments of the community, with appropriate buffering for the surrounding area.. She stated that the property is a capital asset from which cash could always be recovered. Mayor Pro Tem Buffa opposed the motion, stating that it is beyond the City's means at this time, and because it essentially depletes the Capital Asset Fund. He reported that the site has major drainage problems which would need attention prior to considering improvements. He supported the "Scott Plan", which includes youth athletic fields at Estancia High School, because it could be accomplished in a short time period with less of an impact on surrounding residents. Council Member Hornbuckle supported the motion, assuring that the plan for the farm site would be developed with the needs of the community in mind. She felt that a bond issue should be considered for development of this site and other recreational needs, such as the potential purchase of Balearic Center. The motion carried 4-1, Mayor Pro Tem Buffa voting no. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:25 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:35 p.m. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request for a person -to - ABC License for person and premise -to -premise transfer of a Type 47 Jerry's Famous Deli Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license, on -sale general for bona fide public eating place, for Jerry's Famous Deli, under construction at 3210 Park Center Drive. The Deputy City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated August 26, 1996. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Received and Filed Member Genis, and carried 5-0, the request was received and filed. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the . review of the Costa Costa Mesa Job Mesa Job Center. A communication was received from H. Center Review Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, opposing the use of taxpayers' money to fund the Job Center. The City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated August 23, 1996. The Senior Police Officer stationed at the West Side Substation listed several areas of .concern in that area prior to establishment of the Job Center: teenage female students being accosted by day laborers on their way to school; adult females being bothered by the same day laborers; the elderly living in apartments and condominiums surrounding Lion's Park afraid of being attacked; and motorists driving through the area being harassed. He observed that when the Job Center opened, the major daily concerns had been reduced to minor problems. . The Police Lieutenant reported that police officers routinely patrol the Job Center. to monitor the activity. He noted that Placentia Avenue and Victoria Street has become a gathering place for day laborers who loiter and disrupt business. He expressed concern regarding the imposition of "special measures" at the Job Center, stating that more of the laborers may wander away to other locations in the City. Caroline Butler, 208 Susannah Place, Costa Mesa, commented that if the Job Center were closed, the day laborers would not leave the City. She suggested using senior volunteers to assist at the Center, rather than hiring an additional part-time person; and issuing laminated photo idientifications, renewable each year on the individual's anniversary date for an additional $5.00. Mrs. Butler indicated that since the Center is run on a manual basis, the updated identifications would allow employees to maintain tighter control. David Prather, 1202 Las Arenas Way, Costa Mesa, supported the .Job Center, stating that it serves the Latino community exclusively. He recalled previous situations wherein he employed day laborers, and noted that the experiences had been positive. Council Member Monahan took exception to spending $128,000.00 of General Fund money on the Job Center. He suggested that Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds might be available if the Job Center is located in a "target area". He asked that this be investigated before the next budget is prepared. The Housing and Redevelopment Manager confirmed that the Job Center is within the "target area". Council Member Hornbuckle concurred with the use of CDBG funding. She thought that the $2.00 increase per I orker should be considered, and supported researching the photo identification concept. Council Member Genis agreed with previous suggestions regarding CDBG funding and the increase in the fee, and thought that the fee should be tiered, i.e., a Costa Mesa resident pays a $5.00 fee, a nonresident pays a $10.00 fee. She advocated instituting a nominal fee for the employer, again utilizing the tiering system. Mayor Pro Tem Buffa reported that the Job Center was created in response to a need to organize the day laborer situation, and it is the only concept that has been successful. He cautioned against raising the fees. The City Manager clarified for Council Member Hornbuckle that funding had been approved for an additional part-time person at the Job Center. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded Gave Directions to by Council Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, directing Staff staff to prepare a report incorporating an analysis of the aforementioned ideas, including a revision to the suspension of workers policy (changing to a one-week suspension for the first offense and indefinite suspension for the second offense), along with the information on CDBG funding. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to designate a Designation of voting delegate for annual League of California Cities League Delegate conference. The Assistant to the City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated August 22, 1996. MOTION/Appointed On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Erickson as bele- Member Monahan, and carried 5-0, Mayor Erickson was gate; Hornbuckle appointed the delegate, and Council Member Hornbuckle the as Alternate alternate delegate. Council Member Hornbuckle announced that she will attend the conference as part of the General Resolutions Committee, and asked for Council input on any of the resolutions. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to utilize Golf Course Fees $34,825.00 in Capital Project Funds for golf course inspection and consulting fees. The Assistant to the City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated August 22, 1996. The Finance Director confirmed that the funds may be applied retroactively to the recent analysis if it was completed within the current fiscal year. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Approved Request Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the request was approved, to be applied retroactively as noted above. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Youth Request From YES Employment Services (YES) for Community Development for CDBG Funds Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Redevelopment and Housing Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated August 23, 1996. She justified the amount of consultant fees. Kathleen Blank, 2076 Phalarope Court, Costa Mesa, President of the YES Board of Directors, reported that YES has purchased the National Charity League building, 114 East 19th Street, for $200,000.00, and a professional appraisal of the land had valued it at $230,000.00. She indicated that any funds received from the City would be directed to program development. The City Manager pointed out that there are a number of projects which are on hold that could be impacted if this request is approved. 295 z�s An ordinance amending Article 2 of Chapter V of Title 2 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code pertaining to the purchasing system of the City. A resolution approving Procedures Manual. i the City's purchasing Policies and Council Member Hornbuckle stated that she could support a grant of $100,000.00 for this project. Council Member Genis felt that there should be matching funds, and thought that if CDBG monies were reallocated, Council should consider the "big picture" which involves other programs such as the Job Center. Motion to Allocate A; motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle to Funds Died reallocate the unspent CDBG funds, in the amount of $125,000.00, previously appropriated for the YES Public Facility Acquisition Project , reserving an amount to cover the costs of processing, including the environmental report. The motion died for lack of a second. Council Member Genis observed that each year YES has received increasing amounts of CDBG funds, and suggested viewing the grant as a certain amount of dollars given over a number of years. The Housing and Redevelopment Manager, reported that Housing and Urban Development (HUD) would monitor the program on an -ongoing basis to assure that 51 percent of the persons who use the building are low-income. Kathleen Blank provided the percentage of low-income persons at the present time which is 70 percent. Council Member Monahan felt that granting the money at this time was not fiscally responsible, and suggested that it be determined how to allocate the CDBG monies which have been set-aside, and to take a comprehensive look at the entire package. i Motion to Deny A� motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded Funds Died by Council Member Genis, to deny the request. Council Member Monahan clarified that the motion intended to eliminate any previous action taken and bring the entire matter back. After discussion, Council Member Genis I her second: MOTION A! motion was made : by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Approved Grant Mayor Erickson, and carried 5-0, to approve a grant to YES of $100,000.00, to set aside an additional $25,000.00 maximum from last year to cover the City's costs in executing the grant, and these monies will constitute CDBG grants to YES for the next five years. i NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the financial and purchasing Purchasing Policies powers of the City; and Purchasing Policies and Procedures and Procedures Manual: Manual An ordinance amending Article 1 of Chapter V of Title 2 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code pertaining to, general finances of the City and of the Finance Director. An ordinance amending Article 2 of Chapter V of Title 2 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code pertaining to the purchasing system of the City. A resolution approving Procedures Manual. i the City's purchasing Policies and .. ... .tYy,t The City Attorney asked that this item be continued to the first available study session due to a need for further work on the ordinances. MOTION/Referred A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by to October 14 Council Member Genis, and carried 5-0, to refer this item to Study Session the study session of October 14, 1996. CITY MANAGER'S The City Manager presented a resolution revising the pay REPORT ranges for job classifications represented by the Costa Mesa Revised Pay Ranges City Employees Association (CMCEA). The Personnel for CMCEA Services Director reviewed the Agenda , Report dated August Classifications 26, 1996. He noted that next spring the City will meet and confer with the Employee's Association for a new agreement. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Adopted Resolution Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, and carried 5-0, Resolution 96-85, A 96-85 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE PAY RANGES FOR JOB CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY THE COSTA MESA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED LABOR MARKETPLACE PURSUANT TO THE 1994-1997 MOU, was adopted. COUNCIL Council Member Genis suggested scheduling the police COMMENTS officers who attend Council meetings to report on an Agenda Police Staffing item to work for the remainder of the meeting if required. 3`d Annual Walk for Council Member Hornbuckle announced that the 3 I Annual Peace Walk for Peace in celebration of the International Day of Peace will be held Saturday, September 21, 1996, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. , at Triangle Square. Sister City Event Mayor Erickson stated that he enjoyed meeting the Sister City representatives from Wyndham, Australia, and complimented the City Manager's office for their organizational abilities for Joint Study Session this event. He announced that the Monday, September 9, 1996, study session will be held at the Neighborhood Community Center, at 4:00 p.m., and noted that the first item on the agenda will be a joint study session with the Newport Beach City Council to discuss cost savings by combining the police helicopter programs. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Mayr of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deputy bty Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 29'7