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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/17/1997 - City Council�9 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA MARCH 17, 1997 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session March 17, 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 Council Member Somers, and invocation by Mr. Martin Reyes, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints. 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 Community Services Director Keith Van Holt Principal Planner Mike Robinson Assistant to the City Manager Ann Gyben Police Lieutenant Ron Smith Senior Planner Tamara Campbell Deputy City Clerk Ruth Delaney MINUTES On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council January 13, Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the special February 10, and joint Council/Redevelopment Agency meetings of January 13 March 3, 1997 and February 10, 1997; special Council meeting of February 10, 1997; and regular Council meeting of March 3, 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. ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Buffa announced that Mayor Pro Tem Monahan would be chairing the remainder of the meeting. PRESENTATION Mayor Pro Tem Monahan announced that a performance would be given by the Anair Academy of Irish Dancers. After the dance he introduced the leader of the Academy, Theresa LeBlanc, who then introduced the dancers. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan presented Anair Academy with a proclamation in their honor and proclaiming March 17, 1997, as "St. Patrick's Day". 0ZJ ORAL COMMUNI- The following persons spoke about the noise from Cirque du CATIONS/Cirque Soleil at the Orange County Fairgrounds: du Soleil Noise Complaints Bill Ward, 273 Hanover Drive, Costa Mesa; Tom Murphine, 248 Princeton Drive, Costa Mesa; Dorothy Adams, 220 Amherst Road, Costa Mesa; Luci Grismer, r445 East Normandy Place, Placentia; Carol Walters,' 534 North Shaffer Street, Orange; Don McGee, 212 Wellesley Lane, Costa Mesa; Jim Frassett, 7671 Alhambra Drive, Huntington Beach; and Sandra Genis, 1586 Myrtlewood Street, Costa Mesa. The City Manager stated that the Fair Board has scheduled a meeting on Wednesday, March 26, 1997, at 4:30 p.m., at the Fairgrounds, to discuss the noise problem generated by Cirque du Soleil. He suggested that residents attend the meeting to express their concerns to the Board who have the Legal authority over this situation. i' Circus Vargas The following persons spoke in opposition to Circus Vargas "Exotic Animals" using animals in their performances, specifically 'elephants, I hat may be infected with tuberculosis: Mark Hammond, 2252 Fordham Drive, Costa Mesa; Jerry Friedman, 2116 Raleigh Avenue, Costa Mesa; Sallie Russell, 3499 San Rafael Circle, Costa Mesa; and Jean Clark, 2416 Niagara Way, Costa Mesa. I ' Commercial Waste Madeline Arakelian, South Coast Refuse, 2021' Business Hauling Survey Center Drive, No. 114, Irvine, objected to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District conducting a survey on rates with commercial waste hauler accounts. The Public Services Director stated that the Sanitary District would not be participating in the City's survey of rates. )olores Otting, Five Star Rubbish, Post Office Box 9278, Newport Beach, stated that the Costa Mesa Sanitary District ias no authority over commercial trash haulers and should iot be involved with the City's survey. She also indicated hat she is opposed to customers being contacted who operate within the' commercial area. MacDonald Bruce' MacDonald, a homeless person, commented on his Comments' lawsuit against the City. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan stated for t;he record that Council cannot comment on this matter due to pending litigation. RECOGNITION Mayor Pro Tem Monahan recognized the following persons in attendance: Former Mayor Sandra Genis; Mike Healey, Mesa Consolidated Water District; and Arlene Schafer, Costa Mesa Sanitary District. i i CONSENT The following items . were removed from the Consent CALENDAR Calendar: Item No. 1, third item on the Reading Folder, Resolution from the City of Westminster opposing Orange County Water District consolidation with other Water Districts; and Item, 12, Agreement with Dunn. Brothers Fencing Company, to install trail improvements at Fairview Park. RECOGNITION In connection with Item No. 8, Mayor Pro Tem Monahan recognized Captain Ron McMinimy of the Fire Department for his efforts in locating a Fire Truck Pumper for the City. MOTION On motion by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Member Approved Except Somers, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent Calendar Items 1 and 12 items were approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Terry J. Burchynsky; Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Catherine McDaniels; Fred Stillions; and Agnes E. Wakeley. Alcoholic Beverage A request from; S,fuzzi for a -person-to-person transfer of a License Type 47 Alcoholic'`,` Beverage Control (ABC) license (on -sale general for a bona fide eating place) at 1870 Harbor Boulevard, No. A 200. OCTA Resolution from the City of Westminster opposing the Orange County Transportation Authority's designation as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Orange County. SET FOR PUBLIC Council adopted Resolution 97-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE HEARING/Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Resolution 97-18 CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT Setting Hearing on RUBBISH AND WEEDS ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE; DIRECTING April 7, 1997, for THE FIRE CHIEF OR HIS DESIGNEE TO REMOVE SAID Weed Abatement RUBBISH AND DESTROY SAID WEEDS AS REQUIRED BY LAW; FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING ALL OBJECTIONS OR PROTESTS; AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT OF SAID RUBBISH AND WEEDS, setting a public hearing on April 7, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. WARRANTS Warrant Resolution 1645, funding City operating expenses in Approved Warrant' the amount of $994,881.06; and Payroll 9704 for 1645/ Payroll 9704 $1,350,360.42, were approved. ADMINISTRATIVE Council adopted Resolution 97-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE ACTIONS/Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Resolution .97-19 CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR RENEWAL OF Initiating Landscap- CITY OF COSTA MESA LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT ing Assessment DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98, Tracts 9901 District No.,1 and 12011, located south of Sunflower Avenue and east of Smalley Road. Adopted Resolution Council adopted Resolution 97-20, A RESOLUTION OF THE 97-20 Initiating CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Landscaping CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR RENEWAL OF Assessment CITY OF COSTA MESA LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT District No. 2 DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98, Tract 10513, located at the northwest corner of Bear Street and the Corona del Mar Freeway. Approved Change Change Order D to the contract with West Coast Arborists, Order D to West 2200 East Via Burton Street, Anaheim, was approved, Coast Arborists allocating $40,000.00 from unencumbered funds in the Parks Contract for Tree and Parkways Budget for tree trimming in City parks. Trimming A0 Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with Boardwalk Cafe and ment with Board- Catering Company, 416 West Fourth Street, Santa Ana, in an walk Cafe for Food a{nnual amount not to exceed $40,000.00, to provide food Service at Jail service at the Costa Mesa Jail. i Approved Purchase Approval was given to purchase a Fire Truck Pumper from of Fire Truck Sole Source vendor, Haaker Fire Equipment, 3505 Pomona Pumper from Boulevard, Pomona, for $329,803.00, in connection with Bid Haaker Item 1002. i Awarded New Bids received for Accessibility Improvements and New Sidewalk Install- Sidewalk Installation at Various Locations in the City, Project ation, Project No. No. 97-01, are on file in the City Clerk's office. The contract 97-01, to C J was awarded to C J Construction, Inc., 14730 East Firestone Construction; Boulevard, Suite 301, La Mirada, for $156,533.00; and Approved Amend- Amendment No. 1 to the above contract for $15,505.20, for ment No. 1 additional locations, was approved. Accepted Work by Replacement of Rolling Grille Door at Costa Mesa Police Southern California Facility, 99 Fair Drive, Project No. 96-14, was completed to Overhead Door for the satisfaction of the Public Services Director on February Replacement of 27, 1997, by Southern California Overhead Door Company, Rolling Grille Door Inc., 1903 Doreen Avenue, South EI Monte. The work was at Police Facility; accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file a Project No. 96-14 Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter,; and the Performance Bond, was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. i Accepted Work by Northbound Route 55 to Southbound Route 73 Connector C.C. Myers for "D" Ramp, Project No. 95-03, was completed to the Route 55 to Route satisfaction of the Public Services Director on March 4, 1997, 73 Connector "D" by C.C. Myers, Inc., 3286 Fitzgerald Road, Rancho Cordova. Ramp; Project No. The work was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was 95-03 authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. i OCTA/O.C. Water Item No. 1 on the Consent Calendar, third item on the District Consolida- Reading Folder was presented: Resolution from the City of tion Referred to Westminster opposing the consolidation of the Orange April 7, 1997, County Water District with other water districts: At the Meeting recommendation of Council Member Somers, a similar resolution will be placed on the Agenda for April 7, 1997. Agreement with Item No. 12 on the Consent Calendar was presented: An Dunn Brothers for agreement with Dunn Brothers Fencing Company, 4237 North Fairview .Park Trail; Elton Street, Baldwin Park, for $10,448.00, to install trail Budget Adjustment improvements at Fairview Park; and Budget Adjustment No. No. 97-48 97-48 for $2,000.00, to complete improvements to the Fairview Park Trail. Council Member Cowan expressed concern that improvements at Fairview Park are being done outside of the Master Plan. The Community Services Director explained that the improvements include installation of fencing and gates to provide safe access across the Flood Control Channel bridge. Dick Mehren, 1824 Kinglet Court, Costa Mesa, Chairperson of the Fairview Park Committee, i 23 stated that the agreement between the City and the Orange County Flood Control District allows us to use their bridge MOTION instead of spending, City money to build a bridge. On motion Approved Agree- by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Buffa, and ment and Budget carried 5-0, the agreement and Budget Adjustment No. 97-48 Adjustment were approved. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Operational place set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance Standards for amending Section 13-40 and adding Article 7 to Chapter XIII Motels of Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code to establish definitions for, motels and hotels and to incorporate standards for motels. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Publication. is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications ,were received. The Deputy City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated March 5, 1997. The Principal Planner spoke on the new operational standards for motels as outlined in Draft No. 5 of the ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan mentioned that he had attended numerous Motel Task Force meetings and one important topic discussed was "presenting identification" at motels. There being no speakers, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Ordinance 97-7 Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to give first reading to Given First Reading Ordinance 97-7, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY. OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 13-40 AND ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER XIII OF TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH DEFINITIONS FOR MOTELS AND HOTELS AND TO INCORPORATE STANDARDS FOR MOTELS. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan stated that it appears the next public hearing will be continued and testimony will not be taken until the next meeting. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Appeal of Enter- place set for the public hearing to consider an applicatiion tainment Permit from Elizabeth Helguero, 1638 South Standard Avenue, Santa Denial for Garibaldi Ana, appealing the City Manager's denial of an 'entertainment De Noche, permit for Garibaldi De Noche, 810 West 191h Street. The Helguero Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. A communication was received from the appellant requesting withdrawal of the application because of insufficient time to prepare. The City Attorney explained that the letter from the appellant appeared to be a request for continuance; however, he noted that the appellant had received notice of the hearing. He recommended that the item be continued to the meeting of April 7, 1997. MOTION On motion by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Member Continued to Somers, and carried 5-0, the public hearing was continued to April 7, 1997 the meeting of April 7, 1997. A. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Annexation No. place set for the public hearing to consider a resolution for 97-01, Subarea 1 application to the Local Agency Formation Commission for annexation of territory known as Subarea No. 1 /Annexation No. 97-01 (Santa Ana Country Club and properties located between 1072 , and 1206 Bristol Street, 1512 Bristol Street, and 20032 Santa Ana Avenue). Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavits of Publishing and mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Deputy City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated March 6, 1997. He showed an overhead transparency of Subareas 1 and 2. 1 1 David Plisco, Director and Vice President of the Santa Ana Heights Water .District Board; 1122 Southeast Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, stated that Water District is one of the properties that is subject to annexation under Subarea No. 1. He referred to the Development Services Department's "Informational Guide to the City of Costa Mesa -East Side Annexation Project Area", and asked why water service was omitted from paragraph 4 on page 3, "How will my services be affected?" The Senior Planner responded that water service was not referenced due to the possible consolidation of the Santa Ana Heights Water District and the Irvine Ranch Water District. In response to a question from Council Member Somers, Mr. Plisco stated that Santa Ana Heights Water District has signed a pre -annexation agreement with Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD); however, the consolidation issue is still pending. Russ Niewiarowski, 20102 Kline Drive, Santa Ana Heights, asked if his property were annexed to Costa Mesa ,would the City provide the water service. The City Attorney replied that Exhibit "B" of the resolution states that the City does not have a water utility service under its jurisdiction so that water service would not be included in the annexation. i There being no other speakers, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing. MOTION/Adopted i A motion was made by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Resolution 97-21 Member Somers, and carried 5-0, adopting Resolution 97-21, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF THE SANTA ANA COUNTRY CLUB AND VARIOUS COMMERCIAL AREAS ON BRISTOL STREET (ANNEXATION 97-01 /SUBAREA 1). PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Annexation No. place set for the public hearing to consider a resolution for 97-02, Subarea 2 application to the Local Agency Formation Commission for the annexation of territory known as Subarea No. 2/Annexation No. 97-02 (north side of Olympic Avenue and a I ortion of land lying parallel to. the 405 Freeway behind Traverse Drive). Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavits of Publishing and mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The i 1 w 1 1 Deputy City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated March 6, 1997. There being no speakers, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Resolution 97-22 Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, adopting Resolution 97- 22, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF THE NORTH SIDE OF OLYMPIC AVENUE AND THE UNINCORPORATED RIGHT- OF-WAY OF THE ' 405 FREEWAY ADJACENT TO THE FREEEWAY (ANNEXATION NO. 97-02/SUBAREA 2). OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of March Releaf Costa Mesa 3, 1997, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 97-6, Ex -Officio Member regarding an ex -officio .member being added to the Parks, on Parks Comm- Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission for Releaf ission Costa Mesa. The City Attorney noted that the ReLeaf Costa Mesa representative will be a nonvoting member. MOTION/Adopted On motion by. Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Member Ordinance 97-6 Somers, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 97-6, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 12-59 OF CHAPTER III OF TITLE 12 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING AN EX -OFFICIO MEMBER TO THE PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND PARKWAYS COMMISSION FOR RELEAF COSTA MESA, was given second reading and adopted. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of March Agreement with 3, 1997, an agreement with -Ron Yeo, FAIA, Architect, Ron Yeo for Rest- Incorporated, 500 Jasmine Avenue; Corona del Mar, for room Design for $13,000.00, to design the restroom at Davis Field in Lions Davis Field in Lions Park to replace the existing restroom that has been Park condemned due to structural failure. The Community Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated March 7, 1997. Council Member Cowan thought that the $13,000.00 for architectural design. should be spent on the actual placement of a prefabricated restroom facility. The Community Services Director replied that they have not been successful in finding a company that provides modular restroom facilities. He also reported that existing City restroom designs have been reviewed but these plans do not.meet the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). MOTION/Approved A, motion was made, by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Agreement Member Erickson, and carried 4-1, Council Member Cowan voting no, to approve the agreement. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of Council Policy February 18, 1997, revised Council Policy No. 500-8, to 500-8, Processing reflect that ABC transfers will be placed on the Reading of Alcoholic Folder, licenses requiring Council action placed on the Council Beverage Licenses Agenda, and notices forwarded to licensees advising them of p. i the proposed hearing date. The Deputy City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated March 10, 1997. I In response to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, the Deputy City Manager confirmed that Council will 'retain the ability to review any license subject to Council request for rIeview. Council Member Somers suggested that person-to-person and new or premise-to=premise .transfers of ABC licenses be reviewed by Council. She explained that if licenses are reviewed by staff only, it will not allow residents to see what establishments will be located in their community. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Approved Policy Member Cowan, and carried 4-1, Council Member Somers voting no, approving Council Policy 500-8. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a report concerning the Library Services Library Services Committee. The Assistant to the City CommitteeManager summarized the Agenda Report dated March 11, 1997. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Somers., seconded Approved Six- by Mayor Buffa, to extend the term of the committee for six Month Extension months, retaining its ad hoc status; and directing staff to for Committee solicit applicants to fill any vacancies. Council Member Cowan asked the maker of the motion to identify if Council would be giving direction to the committee at the April 7, 1997, Council meeting. The City Manager confirmed that direction needs to be given at a regular City Council meeting, not at a Study Session. The maker of the motion and the seconder concurred. AMENDED Council Member Somers amended her motion to extend the MOTION/ term for six months, retaining its ad hoc status; staff was Continued to April directed to advertise to fill the vacancies; and Council shall 7, 1997 provide direction to the Committee at the meeting of April 7, 1997. The motion carried 5-0. I NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Fairview Park Master Fairview Park Plan - Phase II: Addendum No. 1 to the existing contract Master Plan - with Katzmaier Newell Kehr, 2728 Coast Highway East, Phase II Corona del Mar, for an amount not to exceed $24,820.00, to complete the Fairview Park Master Plan; and Budget Adjustment No. 97-45 and Change Order No. A for $24,820.00 each to complete the Master Plan. The Community. Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated March 5, 1997. Mayor Buffa announced that he would be abstaining from voting on this item. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Addendum No. 1, Council Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, Mayor Buffa Budget Adjustment abstaining, to approve Addendum No. 1, Budget Adjustment 97-45, and Change No. 97-45, and Change Order A, and the Mayor and Deputy Order A City Clerk were authorized to sign the addendum on behalf if the City. 2 Council Member Cowan complimented the Fairview Park Committee on the outstanding job they have done over the past years. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an Evaluation Report on Costa Mesa Tennis the Costa Mesa Tennis Club. The Community Services Club Evaluation Director summarized the Agenda Report dated March 5, Report 1997. MOTION A motion- was made. by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Accepted the Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to accept the Evaluation Evaluation Report Report as presented. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an agreement with the Waste Disposal County of Orange to provide a secure low rate, long-term gate fee, and the guarantee of landfill capacity for all Orange County residents antl businesses; and City Attorney's Report No. 97-13 regarding an ordinance adding Section 8-86 to Article 1 of Chapter IV of Title 8 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code, for solid waster hauler permittees to comply with the solid waste agreement with the County of Orange. The Public Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated March 10, 1997. A question and answer period ensued. Mayor Buffa commended the Orange County City Manager's Association for the excellent job they have done on the solid waste issues. Pat Lester, 264 Brentwood Place, Costa Mesa, stated that he would like the haulers in Costa Mesa to remain in the open market. Mayor Buffa clarified that this agreement has no impact on the haulers or their clients; it has to do with the dump sites and where they bring the solid waste. The Public Services Director explained that if Council were to approve the agreement. it would allow the permitted trash haulers in Costa Mesa to continue to use the existing system, but they would be required to haul the trash to a County landfill in order to receive the lowest possible rate. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Agreement; and Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to approve the agreement Gave Ordinance with the County of Orange, and authorize the City Manager 97-8 First Reading and Clerk to sign on behalf of the City; and to give first reading to Ordinance 97-8, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 8-86 TO ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER IV OF TITLE 8 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, FOR SOLID WASTE HAULER PERMITTEES TO COMPLY WITH THE SOLID WASTE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented issues pertaining to the Orange County Orange County Auto Theft Task Force (OCATT): Limited - Auto Theft Task term position through December 31, 1999, in Orange County Force (OCATT) Auto Theft Task Force (OCATT), funded by California Vehicle Code Section 9250.14; a resolution authorizing membership in the Orange County Auto .Theft . Task Force; and Budget Adjustment No. 97-47 for $21,650.00, to recognize grant revenue from the Orange County Auto Task Force to fund a MOTION/Approved Limited Term Position; Adopted Resolution 97-23; and Approved Budget Adjustment No. 97-47 NEW BUSINESS Formation of Youth Advisory Comm- ittee MOTION/Approved Application, and Appointed Cowan Liaison limited -term sworn police officer from April 1, 1997, through June 30, 1997. The Police Lieutenant reviewed the Agenda Report dated February 27, 1997. i On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Somers, and carried 570, the limited term :position in OCATT was approved; Resolution 97-23, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN THE ORANGE COUNTY AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE, was adopted; and Budget Adjustment No. 97-47 for $21,650.00 was approved. The Deputy City Clerk presented a request for formation of a Youth Advisory Committee. Council Member Cowan summarized the Agenda Report dated March 12, 1997, and recommended that once the group is formed, she would prefer that they choose a name that reflects action and motion rather than advisory. She indicated her interest in serving as the Council liaison to the Committee. i i A motion was made by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, approving the application for the formation of the Committee, Council Member Cowan's recommendations, and appointing Council Member Cowan as Council liaison to the Committee. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Orange County Taxi Agreement with Administration Program(OCTAP) Inter -Agency Agreement. OCTAP for Taxi The City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated Program March 13, 1997. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan commended the City Manager for his work on this project in conjunction with the Orange County City Manager's Association. MOTION/Approved On motion by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Member Agreement Cowan, and carried 5-0, the agreement was approved. COUNCIL Council Member Cowan requested that there be City COMMENTS/ representation at the March 26, 1997, Fair Board meeting. City Represent- The City Manager confirmed that staff members have already ation at the Fair been assigned to attend. She expressed concern about Board Meeting; Circus Vargas using infected animals in their shows and the Circus Vargas; and possibility of this being a public health matter. The City Trash Haulers Manager stated that there is no confirmation that Circus Survey Vargas will be appearing at the Fairgrounds. He mentioned that the information has been forwarded to the Fairgrounds and the Orange County Health Department. Council Member Cowan asked that if Circus Vargas were to appear at the Fairgrounds, that they not be located on the Fairview Road side of the site. She also asked for an update at the next Council meeting regarding the trash haulers survey. Mayor Buffa reported that he and 'the City Manager met with Jim Ferryman and Rob Hamers from the Costa Mesa Sanitary District to discuss the possibility of a franchise agreement; however, many questions need answers, such as, if their proposal is allowable under Proposition 218; rates of commercial haulers; and City traffic patterns. He felt that perhaps the haulers received some miscommunication at the last Sanitary District meeting. 1 11 1-1 Orange County Council Member Erickson stated that he had received Treasurer's Pool; correspondence from the Orange County Treasurer's office and Fireworks which indicated that the current investment fund is very well Stand managed and very safe. He referred the correspondence to the City Manager, Finance Department, and the Investment Oversight Committee for review to ascertain if the City should consider investing in the County pool again. Council Member Erickson advised that a request was received for a fireworks stand from an organization outside of Costa Mesa which has many Costa Mesa students. He asked that the request be discussed at the next Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor Pro Tem declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Mayor of the City o sta Mesa ATTEST: 1. Deputy City C rk of the City of Costa Mesa 29