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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/03/1997 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA February 3, 1997 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session February 3, 1997, 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 Monahan, and invocation by the Reverend Jim Swanson, Southern California College. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Peter Buffa Mayor Pro Tem Gary Monahan Council Member Joe Erickson Council Member Libby Cowan Council Member Heather Somers 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 Personnel Services Director Steve Hayman Police Chief Dave Snowden Acting Fire Division Chief Ken Soltis Housing and Redevelopment Manager Muriel Ullman Recreation Superintendent Chuck Carr Budget and Research Officer Carol Jacobs Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council January 20, 1997 Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, the minutes -of the regular meeting of January 20, 1997, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council . Member Erickson, seconded RESOLUTIONS by Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, =to- read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. NEIGHBORHOOD Mayor Pro Tem Monahan thanked the. following residents for WATCH MEETINGS hosting the January Neighborhood- Watch -Meetings: Herb Kandel, Tahiti Drive; and Diana Harriett, East 21St Street. PRESENTATION The Personnel Services Director announced that the City's City Employee annual service awards program would be held on Tuesday, Service Recognition February 11, 1997. He introduced the Police Chief and Acting Fire Division Chief who acknowledged the many years of outstanding service by the following employees: Police Sergeant Dave , Walker (25 years); Police Crime Scene Investigator Bruce Radomski (25 years); Police Administrative Secretary Cathy Holland (35 years); and Fire Captain Chuck Bassett (25 years). The Acting Division Chief recognized two 30 -year employees who were not in attendance, retired Division Chief Jim Ritchie and Administrative Captain Mike Treanor. ORAL COMMUNI- George Gutierrez, Estancia High School student, reported on CATIONS the following school activities: 200 students attended the Estancia High winter formal dance on January 25 at Knott's Berry Farm; the School Report Drama Department will stage a play on February 7 and 8; the drama production crew received a first place CETA (Comprehensive Employment Training Act) award recently; and upcoming events include the Kiwanis Bowl, Valentines Day dance on February 14, Sadie Hawkins dance and barbecue in March, the senior prom in May, and the senior brunch at Planet Hollywood. Brown Comments Greg Brown, 2501 Christopher Lane, Costa Mesa, submitted a letter which asked why a Costa Mesa band did not participate in the Rose Parade. Mayor Buffa responded that the parade is financially beyond the City's means. Mr. Brown also indicated that the doors at the Orange Coast College student cafeteria do not stay open and impede the progress of handicapped persons. The Mayor suggested that the City Manager transmit that concern to the college. Cirque du Soleil Ward Zimmerman, 109 Clearbrook Lane, Apartment C, Costa Complaints Mesa, complained about the noise generated by the Cirque du Soleil, the French Canadian circus currently performing at the Orange County Fairgrounds. He reported that he had attempted to contact the Fairgrounds but his calls were not returned. Mr. Zimmerman supported the circus continuing their run but proposed that the volume be lowered. Mayor Buffa replied that the Fairgrounds is in the process of resolving this issue. Linda Dixon, 260 Princeton Drive, Costa Mesa, representing residents in the College Park area, addressed the noise problem caused by the circus stating that for three hours each evening it is impossible to sleep, read, or watch television. She asked that the City take action to minimize the damage being done to her neighborhood. She offered the following suggestions: reduce the noise to an acceptable level; eliminate the thunder clap and loud drum booms; begin evening performances an hour earlier; provide additional soundproofing on the Fairview Road side of the main tent; allow only one performance every 24 hours; and shorten the dates of the circus. Charles Huddleston, 202 Princeton Drive, Costa Mesa, read a letter from Betty Griffin, 213 Princeton Drive, proclaiming that the circus is producing the worst continuous noise ever experienced from the Fairgrounds. He suggested that other locations on the property would have been more appropriate. He asked if the circus will be performing yearly in this location. The City Manager responded that they are only booked for this year, the next tour will be in three years, and the location and dates have not been determined. .399 ID Disposition of Costa John Feeney, 1154. Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, referred to a Mesa Arrest Cases previous request for information regarding the disposition of cases concerning arrests made for major crimes committed in Costa Mesa. He stated that the Police Department was asked to produce the report which included murder, rape, and robbery. Mr. Feeney felt that the information is productive and asked that the report be continued. Ernie Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, asserted that the above-mentioned report was not a waste of time, and volunteered to provide an easier method to obtain the information. Wayne Morse, 1139 EI Camino Drive, Costa Mesa, representing the National Rifle Association (NRA), felt that the previously referred to reports are effective, and stated that citizens are tired of the inactivity of the judicial system. He reported on the success of the "Three Strikes" legislation which was initiated by citizens in concert with the NRA. Senior Rates at Golf Flave Gibbs, 2128 Miramar Drive, Newport Beach, member of Course the Costa Mesa Golf and Country Club, felt that all seniors using the golf course should pay the same rates. CONSENT The following items were removed from the Consent CALENDAR Calendar: Item No. 4, Roofing Renovations at Various Locations, Project 'No. 96-18, and Contractor's Value Engineering Proposal and related contract Change Order No. 1; and Item No. 5, Resolution approving Addendum No. 1 to the agreement with CALTRANS for sharing cost of State highway electrical facilities. MOTION On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Approved Except Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent Items 4 and 5 Calendar items were approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Ambrosio Argueta; Ronald and Nancy Cazier; Leo Richardson; and Marvin Waldrop. BUSINESS PERMIT Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose Approved Permit from All-American Boys Chorus, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, for All-American by going door-to-door in residential areas requesting pledges Boys Chorus for a Jog-A-Thon to be held March 23, 1997, at Davis School, Costa Mesa, was approved pursuant to Municipal Code Section 9-229., Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1642, funding City operating expenses in 1642/Payroll 9701 the amount of $1,804,668.63; and Payroll 9701 for $1,506,964.86, were approved. ADMINISTRATIVE' Street improvements at 2860 Harbor Boulevard, in ACTIONS/Accepted connection with Planning Action PA -95-48, were Work by Mitsubishi completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Sales for Street Services by Mitsubishi Motor Sales . of America, Inc., 6400 Improvements Katella Avenue, Cypress. The work was accepted, and the ii 401 Performance bond and the Labor and Material bond were ordered exonerated. Adopted Resolution Resolution- 97-10, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 97-10, Endorsing THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING THE SCAG Leadership SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS Summit (SCAG) LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT, "CALIFORNIA FIRST", was adopted. Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with Office Depot Business ment with Office Services Division, 3366 East Willow Street, Signal Hill, in an Depot for Office annual amount not to exceed $60,000.00, to provide office Supply Items supply items for various City departments. Contract for Roofing Item 4 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Award Renovations, Project contract for Roofing Renovations at Various Locations, No. 96-18; Change Project No. 96-18, to Danny Letner Inc., doing business as Order No. 1 Letner Roofing Company, 1490 North Glassell Street, Orange, for $119,029.00; and Contractor's Value Engineering Proposal and related contract Change Order No. 1 for a $20,190.00 cost decrease. The Public Services Director asked Council to consider rejecting all bids and -rebidding the project with an adjusted set of specifications in order to MOTION/Reject remain within the budgeted amount. A motion was made by All Bids; Rebid the Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Project Somers, and carried 5-0, rejecting all bids and directing staff to readvertise with modifications to the specifications. Addendum No. 1 to Item 5 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Resolution Agreement with approving Addendum No. 1 to the agreement for sharing cost CALTRANS for of State highway electrical facilities with the State of Cost Sharing California, Department of Transportation. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan asked about the repercussions of assuming responsibility for the signal lights relating to service and synchronization. The Public Services Director responded that the scope of the change includes 13 signalized intersections along Newport Boulevard, and a grant has been obtained to update the controllers which will improve signal coordination. He indicated that adjustments to the timing will occur until the new controllers and software are procured, hopefully within the next six months. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council Adopted Resolution Member Somers, and carried 5-0, Resolution 97-11, A 97-11 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR SHARING COST OF STATE HIGHWAY ELECTRICAL FACILITIES WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS), was adopted; and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign the addendum on behalf of the City. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Plans for John place set for the public hearing to review plans for John Wayne Airport Wayne Airport to convert an existing building located at 3160 Building Conversion Airway Avenue to airport administrative offices. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Deputy City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated January 20, 1997. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Approved Plans Member Somers, and carried 5-0, the plans were approved. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and 1996-97 User Fees place set for the public hearing to consider 1996-97 User and Charges Fees and Charges: an ordinance to authorize new user fees, and City .Attorney's Report No. 97-9; and a resolution establishing and adopting schedules of rates, fees, and charges for services by the City. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Budget and Research Officer reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 23, 1997. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Ordinance 97-1 First Council Member Erickson, to take the following action: Reading; Adopted Resolution 97-12 Give first reading to Ordinance 97-1, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-450 OF TITLE 2 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE NEW USER FEES, adding Subsections 41 through 49; and Adopt Resolution 97-12, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING SCHEDULES OF RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES BY THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. Council Member Erickson reported that there has been an increase in efficiency in Costa Mesa which allows for a reduction in quite a few of the fees. He supported fees which are paid for and benefit specific users of City services, stressing that the overall base of Costa Mesa taxpayers should not subsidize these activities. Council Member Somers opposed the motion because she objected to the City subsidizing 20 percent of the fee rates. She agreed that .those using the services should pay the fees to cover the costs, r and suggested continuing the item in order to discuss options to the City's subsidization. She specifically objected to the subsidizing of special event permits. Substitute Motion A substitute motion: was made by Council Member Somers to to Continue to continue this item to the meeting of March 3, 1997, with March 3, 1997, direction to staff to provide information on the amount of fee Died increase required to cover the City's subsidy. The motion died for lack of a second. The original motion carried 4-1, Council Member Somers voting no. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of Newport Boulevard December 2, 1996, City Council Policy 500-9 regarding the Specific Plan review procedure for deviations from building setbacks in the Setbacks Newport Boulevard Specific Plan area. The Deputy City 403 Manager summarized the Agenda, Report dated January 14, 1997. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded Designated Plan- by Council Member Cowan, and carried 3-2, Council ning Commission; Members Buffa and Monahan voting no, to designate the Adopted Policy Planning Commission as the final review authority for the Newport Boulevard Specific Plan, and to adopt Council Policy 500-9. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan opposed the motion because he thought that the Zoning Administrator should be designated as the final review authority. He stated that the Planning Commission and/or Council could review any decision by the administrator, if necessary. Mayor Buffa opposed the motion, agreeing _;with the Mayor Pro Tern's comments. He was interested in 'streamlining the process. Council Member Somers felt that the Planning Commission should be designated in order to maintain the public hearing noticing which allows the residents an opportunity to offer their input. Council Member Cowan supported the Planning Commission's review of the setbacks, and noted that setback changes no longer require a variance which is streamlining the process. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of January Newport Boulevard 20, 1997, a report establishing a reduced traffic impact fee Traffic Impact Fee for new developments in the Newport Boulevard Specific Plan area. The Public Services 'Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 24, 1997. Council Member Cowan suggested providing a tiered or sliding incentive to encourage the types of developments and changes desired along Newport Boulevard. Council Member Somers was concerned about creating two sets of traffic fees. She proposed instituting a percentage of a sliding scale or & flat rate depending on the type of business. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Continued to Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, and carried 5-0, to continue this February 18, 1997 item to the meeting of February 18, 1997, directing staff to address the Newport Boulevard Traffic Impact Fee as follows: for commercial uses, a $100.00 fee for operations without any renovations or upgrades; a $75.00 fee if there is renovation of an existing building or installation or upgrade of on. -site landscaping and/or replacement of signage; a $33.00 fee or a fee which is as low as is allowed by the Growth Management Area (GMA) if three of the following items are addressed, demolition of existing structures, construction of a new structure, no variances,, lot consolidation, or the conversion of a motel to another use; a $50.00 fee if any two of the above -listed items are addressed; and a residential fee of $108.00 or a fee which is as low as is allowed by the GMA. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of January CDBG Funds 20, 1997, reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Redevelopment and Housing Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated February 3, 1997. Ed riP The City Manager"reported that a meeting had been held on Tuesday, January 28,.1997, with residents and representatives of the neighborhood, staff, and Council Members Monahan and Somers, to receive comments on the proposed tree removal on Shalimar Drive. He indicated that more dialogue is needed between the City and the residents before any proposals are finalized. Maria Rubalcava, 786 Shalimar Drive, No. 6, thanked Council for their efforts, and stated that the residents would like a police officer to check the area_ periodically. She reported that there are persons living in boarded apartments. Council Member Erickson elaborated on the concept of purchasing one of the blighted, boarded apartment buildings in the area in order to demolish it and create a small park. He stated that the park would provide a place for families to go, help in lowering the crime rate, and generally upgrade . the neighborhood. He envisioned providing picnic tables, barbecue facilities, tot lot equipment, and a few park benches, possibly from future CDBG funds. Council Member Erickson felt that it would be advantageous to the City to address the purchase now because of lower real estate values in that area, and suggested purchasing the largest lot in the best location. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan thought that code enforcement should be included in the proposal. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded To Allocate Funds by Council Member Somers, to make the following CDBG allocations: $150,000.00 for the Downtown Community Center engineering, $391,000.00 for sidewalk missing links, $65,000.00 for the 17th Street bus bay engineering, $200,000.00 to purchase the vacant apartment house for the park conversion, and $60,000.00 for additional code enforcement; and directing the Redevelopment and Residential Rehabilitation (313) Committee to consider in the next budget session code enforcement, the Downtown Community Center, and improvement of the Shalimar Drive apartment property. Council Member Somers proposed using the $13,000.00 contingency fund for the engineering of 38 wheelchair ramps .at 19 intersections. She asked that consideration be given to purchasing the property located directly in the middle of Shalimar Drive which is in total disrepair. Mayor Buffa observed that the figures proposed should be used as a guide. Council Member Erickson encouraged staff to be 'objective while attempting to locate the apartment building to purchase, preferably obtaining as large a lot as possible. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded Reallocated CDBG by Mayor Buffa, and carried 5-0, to reallocate the CDBG Funds funds to the Downtown Community Center engineering, the sidewalk missing links, purchase of a vacant apartment in the Shalimar Drive Area for conversion to a park, the engineering of the 17th Street bus bays; and the employment of a full time housing code enforcement officer. I'M NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of January Instructional Class 20, 1997, instructional class selection criteria. The Selection Criteria Recreation Superintendent reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 22, 1997. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council in Concept Member Somers, and carried 5-0, a new cost allocation program for fee-based recreation activities was approved in concept, and staff was directed to return with a detailed report. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City. Clerk presented changes to Council Policy Council Policy 100-7 allowing staff to administer a waiver of fees for use of 100-7, Fee Waiver City facilities by. other governmental agencies. The Recreation Superintendent summarized the Agenda Report dated January 22, 1997. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council Approved Policy Member Somers, and carried 5-0, the policy was approved. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented Community Objectives, Community Quarterly Status Report for 1995-96 and 1996-97 Objectives. Objectives The City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated January 23, 1997. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded Received and Filed by Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to receive and file the report, directing staff to investigate the feasibility of private patrol for some situations which had been recommended for removal. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented Planning Action PA -97-01 Planning Action for Jordan -Valli Architects, Inc., 34700 Pacific Coast PA -97-01, Highway, Suite 202, Capistrano Beach, authorized agent for Stewards/Southern Steward's Foundation/Southern California College, 55 Fair California College Drive, Costa Mesa, for a conditional use permit and planned development for Southern California College to convert the former Coastal Inn Motel to student (33 units) and guest (7 units) housing, and seminar facilities with administrative offices; and variances from planned development setback requirements (25 feet required; 20 feet proposed) and open space (45 percent required; 18 percent proposed), located at 2374 Newport -Boulevard, 114-120 East Wilson Street, and 115 Santa Isabel Avenue, in C1, PDR -MD and R2 zones. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Deputy City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated January 22, 1997, and showed a visual diagram of the property. Herb Smith, representing Southern California College, 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, presented an overview of the scope of the project and the long-range plan. He expressed concern regarding the alley which runs across the land, noting that unsuccessful attempts have been made to contact adjacent property owners to discuss a vacation agreement or mutual use. He referred to the planning action Code Requirement No. 24 which states, "Prior to issuance of building permits for properties in the PDR -MD zone, a lot line adjustment shall be recorded to combine all residentially -zoned parcels into a single parcel," questioning the wisdom of joining R2 property, as well as joining property lines for the front commercial with * U;a�. the rear residential properties if the alley is not vacated. Mr. Smith stated a preference for retaining the three distinct parcels, one with commercial use on Newport Boulevard and two in the rear with residential use. MOTION/Adopted Council Member Somers approved of the Phase 3 , portion of Resolution 97-13 future development which includes mostly. recreatti,onal usage:.. O.n motion by Council Member Somers;,, seco.nded ,:by Council: Member Cowan, and carried 5-0., Resolution 97-13, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING ACTION PA -97-01, was adopted. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an ordinance pertaining to Regulations for Food permits and regulations for food and food handlers; and City and Food Handlers Attorney's Report No. 97-6. The City Attorney reviewed his report dated January 17, 1997. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council Ordinance 97-2 Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 97-2, AN Given First Reading ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER II OF TITLE 8 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING PERMITS AND REGULATION OF FOOD AND FOOD HANDLERS, was given first reading and passed to second reading. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an ordinance to eliminate Elimination of Vehicle Parking District No. 2; and City Attorney's Report No. Parking District No. 97-7. The City Attorney summarized his report dated 2 January 17, 1997. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council Ordinance 97-3 Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 97-3, AN Given First Reading ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10-285 AND REPEALING SECTIONS 10-305 AND 10-306 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING COSTA MESA VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 2, was given first reading and passed to second reading. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request for a premise -to - ABC License for premise and person-to-person, transfer of a Type 47 Alcoholic Rainforest Cafe Beverage License (on -sale general for a bona fide eating place) from Rainforest Cafe, 3333 Bristol Street, Suite 1073. The Deputy City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 22, 1997. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council Received and Filed Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, the request was received and filed. Council Member Somers supported the motion but reiterated her objection to the continual onslaught of licensing in the City. She did, however, approve of the Police Department and ABC maps indicating high crime areas. Council Member Cowan expressed concern that this area had been described in the Agenda Report as having high crime. The Deputy City Manager replied that a commercial area has a higher reporting incidence of crime. 407 NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Council Releaf Costa Mesa Member Cowan to include Releaf Costa Mesa as an ex -officio member of the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission. Council. Member Cowan reviewed her request, stating that the two organizations should work together to see that grant monies" are spent in accordance with the master plan. for the community. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Gave Directions to Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, directing the City City Attorney Attorney to draft an appropriate amendment to the Costa Mesa Municipal Code making-Releaf Costa Mesa an ex -officio member of the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission, and to address the matter at the meeting of March 3, 1997. CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to REPORTS/Request Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(b)4,1 to for Closed Session: discuss the following: Ihab and Samir Ali v. City; Supe: for Ali v. City; Carmen Court Case No. 766344; and settlement-_= demand =from Brock Carmen Brock. The Mayor announced that -closed session would be held at the conclusion of regular business. COUNCIL Council Member Somers congratulated Florine Reicnle on her COMMENTS retirement after 30 years of City service. Cirque du Soleil Council Member Cowan addressed the noise created by the Noise Cirque du Soleil, stating that a letter had been received from the Fairgrounds which indicates that they intend to work with the residents to resolve the problems. She encouraged them to seek a resolution without involving the City. ADJOURNMENT TO At 8:50 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed CLOSED SESSION session in first floor Conference Room C to discuss the items previously announced by the City Attorney. MEETING The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 9:50 p.m., and the RECONVENED action taken during closed session was announced. MOTION/Granted Regarding Ihab and Samir Ali v. City, Superior Court Case No. Defense in Ali v. 766344, by a vote of 5-0, Council granted defense to police City officers Stock and Phillips and waived a possible conflict of interest. MOTION/Brock By a vote of 5-0, Council rejected the settlement demand Settlement Rejected from Carmen Brock. MOTION/Staff By a vote of 3-2, Council Members Erickson and Somers Given Directions voting no, direction was given to the Personnel Services for Brock Director and special legal counsel regarding the settlement demand from Carmen Brock. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Mayor of the City ,of C a esa ATTEST: Deputy Cit I lerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1