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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/05/1997 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA May 5, 1997 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session May 5, 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 Chaplain Lloyd Sellers, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian 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 Budget & Research Officer Carol Jacobs Assistant to the City Manager Ann Gyben Management Analyst Irma Hernandez Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council April 21, 1997 Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, 1997, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded RESOLUTIONS by Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. NEIGHBORHOOD Mayor Pro Tem Monahan thanked Gail Redmond, Alva Lane, WATCH MEETING for hosting the Neighborhood Watch Meeting on April 25, and complimented Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Annette Abe for her participation in the presentation at St. Joachim Church on April 20. PRESENTATION Liz Meyer, President of Releaf Costa Mesa, presented the Releaf Costa Mesa Mayor with a check for $2,747.82 representing Department of Forestry grant funds; and Felix Posos, ex -officio member of the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission, announced that City employee Terry Pawloski was the recipient of the 1997 Tree Hero award which was accepted by the Community Services Director on behalf of Terry. 70 ORAL COMMUNI- Sondra LeBaron, 2717 Sandpiper Drive, Costa Mesa, Estancia CATIONS High School Associated Study Body Vice President, reported Estancia High on the following school activities: the Junior/Senior Prom will School Report be held on Saturday, May 10, at the Huntington Harbor Yacht Club; the annual Red Cross Blood Drive on May 20; and the Spring musical, "Carnival", on May 29, 30, and 31. Council Thanks Liz Meyer, 1656 Iowa Street,. Apartment D, Costa Mesa, speaking on behalf of the Newport -Mesa School Foundation, I hanked Council Members Cowan and Somers for their attendance at a recent Foundation function. I Costa Mesa William Polder, 1628 White Oak Street, Costa Mesa, Advertising questioned why exclusive men's and women's clothing stores, jewelry stores, etc., located in South Coast Plaza, do not advertise that the Plaza is located in Costa Mesa. He suggested an attempt be made to remedy the situation. Graffiti/Gang John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, complained Problems that graffiti had been sprayed for almost a full block on Paularino Avenue recently. He suggested that Costa Mesa take an aggressive stance in addressing the gang problem, such as injunctions, strong curfew enforcement, and small claims actions. Mayor Buffa suggested that Mr. Feeney contact the City Manager for updated information on this subject. East Side Traffic Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, showed a photograph of traffic congestion on Newport Boulevard between 17th and, 19"' Streets. He indicated that this problem impacts less -travelled east side streets. Council Member Somers responded that an ad hoc committee had been formed to address these problems and investigate alternatives, and outlined several current issues being considered. The City Manager noted that a meeting regarding deletion of the 19" Street bridge from the County's Master Plan of Arterial Highways was scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 1997, at 6:30 p.m., in the Police Department auditorium. CONSENT On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council CALENDAR Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, all Consent Calendar items MOTION/Approved were approved as recommended. WRITTEN COMMU- Resolution 97-36, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NICATIONS THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING Adopted Resolution RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF 97-36, for Police THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE Records Destruction NO. 75-60, was adopted. READING FOLDER The following. Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Kim Bailey; and Sergio G. Rodriguez. BUSINESS PERMIT Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose Approved Permit from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3536, 567 West 18' for Veterans of Street, Costa Mesa, by soliciting donations for VFW Buddy Foreign Wars Poppies from May, 23 through May 25, 1997, was approved pursuant to Municipal Code Section 9-1-27(d). WARRANTS Warrant Resolution 1649, funding City operating expenses in Approved Warrant the amount of $2,494,467.33; and Payroll 9708 for 1649/Payroll 9708 $1,353,100.10, were approved. REJECTED CLAIM The claim from Mercury Insurance Company, subrogee for Mercury Insurance/ Darrell Forgey .(vehicle accident at Newport Boulevard and Forgey Bay Street) was rejected. ADMINISTRATIVE Tot Lot Equipment Replacement and Installation of Handicap ACTIONS/Accepted Access improvements at Vista Park were completed to the Work by Park Spe- satisfaction of tte"Community Services Director on April 4, cialties for Vista 1997, by 'Park 'Specialties, 30712 Sky Terrace Drive, Park Tot Lot and Temecula. The work was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk Handicap Access was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization Improvements was given to release retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12.months thereafter. Adopted Resolution Resolution 97737, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 97-37, Approving THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE Application for Used APPLICATION FOR FIFTH CYCLE BLOCK GRANT FUNDS Oil Recycling Funds FROM THE USED OIL RECYCLING FUND UNDER THE USED OIL RECYCLING ENHANCEMENT ACT, was adopted. Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with Berryman & Henigar, Inc., ment with Berryman 2001 East First Street, Santa Ana, in an amount not to & Henigar for exceed $17,500.00, for assessment engineering services Assessment Engi- required to form Community Facilities District No. 97-1, and neering Services Sunflower Avenue Underground Utility District No. 20; and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Cancelled RFP for Requests for Proposals to design roadway widening Harbor/Victoria improvements for the Harbor Boulevard and Victoria Street Widening Project; intersection were cancelled; and the $50,000.00 Cancelled Appropri- appropriation approved for this project from fiscal year 1996- ation 97 Capital Improvement Program was cancelled. Accepted Work by Street excavation and conduit placement on Bristol Street, in MFS Network for conjunction with Encroachment Permit No. 13337, was Bristol Street Exca- completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director vation by MFS Network Technologies, 498 Lemon Street, Orange. The work was accepted; and refund of the $10,000.00 cash deposit was approved. Accepted Work by Street excavation at 382 Walnut Place, in conjunction with Pahlen Pipeline for Encroachment Permit No. 13737, was completed to the Walnut Place satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Pahlen Pipeline Excavation Construction, 1741 Tustin Avenue, Suite 10-13, Costa Mesa. The work was- accepted; and the Performance Bond and the Labor and Material Bond were ordered exonerated. 71 °72 Accepted Work by Herman Weissker for Red Hill Excavation Approved Change Orders with CSG Group and KA Architecture for Plan Check and Inspect- ion Services; Approved Adjustment Street excavation at Red Hill Avenue and Kalmus Drive, in conjunction with Encroachment Permit No. 14024, was completed -to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Herman Weissker, Inc., 2820 Industrial Drive, Bloomington, California. The work was accepted, and the Performance Bond and the Labor and Material Bond were ordered exonerated. Change Orders were approved to the contracts with CSG - Community Service Consulting Group, 400 Oyster Point Boulevard, Suite 202, South San Francisco, and KA Architecture, 1868 Paros Circle, Costa Mesa, for $1,800.00 and $26,100.00, respectively, for consultant plan check and inspection services; and Budget .Adjustment No. 97-57 for $18,900.00 to allocate funds for contact change orders was approved. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Review of Commis- place set for the public hearing to review the Planning sion Action on Commission's action for Rezone Petition R-97-01, City of R-97-01, City Costa Mesa: of Costa Mesa Rezone of property at 120 Virginia Place from C2 to C1, and property at 2060 Newport. Boulevard from C1 to R2 - HD. Environmental Determination: Previous Negative Declaration. Proposed rezones to residential zoning districts for the following sites: 2070, 2072, 2080, 2250, 2274, 2278, and 2280 Newport Boulevard, 118 Albert Place; 109, 109-1/2, and 113 East 23' Street. 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 April 24, 1997, and showed visual diagrams of the properties at 2060 Newport Boulevard and 120 Virginia Place. Clyde Hermanski objected to the rezoning of his properties at 2278 Newport Boulevard and 118 Albert Place. He stated that he had acquired both properties, which are commercially zoned, in December, 1994, and felt that a residential zoning would lower the value by 50 percent. He explained that the 11 -unit hotel he purchased on Newport Boulevard had been falsely advertised as a 12 -unit apartment complex. Mr. Pung, speaking on behalf of his uncle who owns the property :at 2250 Newport Boulevard, stated that a rezone would cut the property value in half, and did not understand the benefit to the City of such an action. He suggested a conditional use permit to retain the current usage. The Mayor Pro Tem Monahan responded that if the rezone becomes effective, the motel may still be operated as such, it may .be sold as a motel, and it must remain a motel unless the property is redeveloped. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public I earing. ;.z � � Y s:. '73 Council Member Somers asked if three of the locations under consideration could be changed to medium instead of high density,' specifically 2080, 2250, and 2274 Newport Boulevard. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded Ordinance 97-13 by Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, to adopt the Given First Reading Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, and to give first reading to Ordinance 97-13, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REZONE PETITION R-97-01, CHANGING THE ZONING OF 120 VIRGINIA PLACE AND 2060 NEWPORT BOULEVARD IN THE NEWPORT BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN AREA. Mayor Pro Tem i Monahan reviewed the decisions of the Newport Boulevard Study Group, and commented that the Newport Boulevard Business Owners Committee may reexamine the issues prior to Planning Commission review. Council Member Erickson asked. staff to compile a fact sheet, such as that on Page 41 of the Agenda Report, which illustrates owners' options relative to their properties and alleviates questions about obtaining minor permits, and such. He suggested a one-page fact sheet for each property, including the name and telephone number of a contact staff person. By a vote of 5-0, Council concurred with the above comments. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of April Rezone Petition 21, 1997, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 97-10, R-97-02 rezoning 120 East Wilson Street in connection with Rezone Petition R-97-02. MOTION On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Adopted Ordinance Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 97-10, AN 97-10 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REZONING 120 EAST WILSON STREET FROM R2 -MD TO PDR -MD BY ADOPTION OF REZONE PETITION R-97-02, was' given second reading and adopted. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of April Municipal Code 21, 1997, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 97-11, Amendments amending Title 13 and related sections of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded Adopted Ordinance by Council Member Somers -'and carried 5-0, to give second 97-11 reading and adopt Ordinance 97-11, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CITY OF COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE AS FOLLOWS: COMPREHENSIVELY AMENDING TITLE 13, PLANNING, ZONING, AND DEVELOPMENT; ADDING CHAPTER VI, UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS, TO TITLE 15; AMENDING SECTION 17- 6, TEMPORARY TRAILERS; AMENDING SECTION 11-165 REGARDING REGULATION OF LEAF BLOWERS; AND AMENDING SECTION 15-7, SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy. City Clerk presented from the meeting of April Commercial 21, 1997, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 97-12, Vending Vehicles regarding commercial vending vehicles on public streets. I Co.uncil Member Somers suggested limiting the merchandise being sold ,from the vending vehicles, such as toy guns. The City Attorney reported that the ban would have to apply to not only the vending vehicles but all commercial businesses, and a specific hazard or finding would be required in order to ban a particular product. Council Member Somers thought that the vendor hours should be modified to 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and asked that ice cream vendors' music be retained. MOTION Adopted Ordinance 97-12 OLD BUSINESS Sale of Fireworks Motion to Limit Number of Fire- works Stands Died MOTION Continued to August 4, 1997 OLD BUSINESS Assessment District No. 96-1, Shalimar Drive Alleys :ouncil Member Erickson responded to Council Member omers by'stating. that merchandise prohibited from being Did from a vending vehicle must be prohibited from being Did in any store within the City's jurisdiction, and that the ours of operation 'proposed in the ordinance have been pheld in court. n motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Mayor ro Tem Monahan, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 97-12, AN RDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SECTION 10-192 F THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING HAPTER XXI TO TITLE 10 TO ESTABLISH THE EQUIREMENT FOR PERMITS AND REGULATIONS OF OMMERCIAL VENDING VEHICLES ON PUBLIC STREETS, ras given second reading and. adopted. Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of April 1997, an ordinance relating to the use and permits for sale of fireworks. motion was made by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council ember Cowan, to put a limit on the number of fireworks ands for 1997 to the 1996 level of 42, on a first come first :rued basis, with applications over that number being jected; and modify Ordinance Section 9-185, Issuance of ;rmit, as follows: "The Director of Finance may, on itisfying himself or. herself that the applicant qualified under e provision of this chapter, grant a permit, provided the tal number of permits existing for a calendar year shall not cceed the number of permits issued for 1996, which was Z." After discussion, Council Member Cowan withdrew her :cond, and the motion died. motion by Mayor mens, and carried seting of August 4, Buffa, seconded by Council Member 5-0, this item was continued to the 1997. he Deputy City Clerk presented proposed Assessment listrict No. 96-1, Shalimar Drive Alleys: Shalimar Drive lorth Alley No. 3; Shalimar Drive South Alley No. 1 and halimar ' Drive North Alley No. 2; and alley improvements roposed by property owners of Alley No. 2. A ommunication was' received from Peter Fyfe, Shalimar, ames, 18t' Street Owners Association, 17220 Newhope treet, Suite 224, Fountain Valley, owner of 753 Shalimar 1 Drive, forwarding contracts for parking area repairs for properties at 753, 757, and 765 Shalimar Drive; and advising that property owners of 787-799 Shalimar Drive have commenced replacement of their parking areas after consulting with staff. The Public Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated April 24, 1997, and showed a diagram of the area. MOTION/Alley No. A motion .was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded 3Improvements by Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to consider Complete Shalimar Drive North Alley No. 3 improvements complete, and provide for a "zero" assessment. Council :Member Erickson stated that the residents had demonstrated cooperation in working with the City. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded Assessment District by Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, to refer to the 96-1 Referred to proposed. Assessment District No. 96-1 to the City Attorney's City Attorney office, with direction to work with the property owners and report to Council in closed session on legal options regarding Shalimar Drive North Alley No. 2. MOTION A motion was made by .Council Member Erickson, seconded Direction Given on by Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, to take the Alley No. 1 following . action regarding alley improvements proposed by property owners of Alley No. 1: Waive building permit fees; authorize use of plans previously prepared and approved by the City; and allow temporary parking on Shalimar Drive during the period of construction. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented community objectives, Community quarterly status report for 1995-96 and 1996-97 objectives. Objectives The Budget & Research Officer summarized the Agenda Report dated April 22, 1.997. Council Member Cowan expressed concern that she had not received input regarding objectives for the community, and asked that Council review and set new ones for 1997-1998. The City Manager replied that this subject would be addressed at the study session of May 12, 1997. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council Received and Filed Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, the report was received and filed. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the fifth annual review of Annual Review of the 1990 General Plan. The Deputy City Manager 1990 General Plan summarized the Agenda Report dated April 25, 1997. MOTION On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Received and Filed Member Somers, and carried 5-0, the report was received and filed. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented Committee/Board Committee/Board Appointments: Library Services Ad Hoc Committee; and Appointments Access Appeals .Board. The Management Analyst reviewed the Agenda Report dated April 28, 1997. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded Wilson, Lobell, and by Council Member. Somers, and carried 5=0, to appoint Mary Gardner to Library Wilson and: -Daniel Lob ell. as regular members and Victoria Committee Gardner as an.alternate member on the Library Services Ad Hoc Committee. j . MOTION/Continued On motion by May o'Prib Tern ,'Mona.han, seconded by Council Access Appeals Member Somers, and earned 5. 0, this..item was continued to Board Appointment the meeting of May 19, 1997, in order to notify Access to May 19, 1997 Appeals Board alternate .members that a vacancy for a regular member exists. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Orange United Way Banner County United -Way, 1$,012 Mitchell Avenue, Irvine, to install Request 47 banners in the South Coast Plaza area from October 13 through November 21, 1997; and 23 banners around Triangle Square from September -1 through October 16, 1997, to promote their annual. campaign. The Assistant to the City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated April 12, 1997. I _ MOTION On motion. by Mayor. Pro Tem :Monahan, seconded by Council Approved Request Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, the request was approved. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a , resolution supporting Senate Bill 421 Senate Bill 421, concerning State funds for Newport -Mesa Unified School District. The Assistant to the City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated April 24, 1997. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan supported the resolution because the bill would release revenues to the School District which were affected by the Orange County Bankruptcy disbursement of f u nds. MOTION On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council Adopted Resolution Member Erickson, and" carried 5-0, Resolution 97-38, A 97-38 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ` COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 4,21, was adopted. NEW BUSINESSThe Deputy City. Clerk 'presented a resolution supporting Senate Bill 257 Senate Bill 257, establishing a pilot program to encourage police officers to purchase homes in the redevelopment areas of the communities in which they work. The Assistant to the City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated April 29, 11997. The City Manager reported that the Police Association had not yet commented on this concept. Mayor Buffa asked for the Association's .opinion prior to any legislative action being taken. William Polder, 1628 White Oak Street, Costa Mesa, thought that the entire City would need to be declared a redevelop- ment area in order to put the police where they are needed. i Council Member, Cowan asked why police are the only occupation being considered for housing assistance, and expressed concern that the concept would be expanded beyond the redevelopment areas. She did, however, support a pilot project. i MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council Adopted Resolution Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, Resolution 97-39, A 97-39 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 257, was adopted. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request for Business Business Improve- Improvement Area (BIA) Reauthorization: Annual BIA report ment Area for fiscal year 1996-97; BIA Assessment district; BIA budget for fiscal year 1997-98; nine -member BIA .Advisory Board; and resolution of intention to levy an annual assessment for fiscal year 1997-98 for a Business Improvement Area for City of Costa Mesa Hotels and Motels. The Management Analyst reviewed the Agenda Report dated April 28, 1997. Emmett Steed, President of the Costa Mesa Tourism and Promotion Council; stated that they are successfully making the public aware that South Coast Plaza, the Performing Arts Center, Triangle Square, and the Orange County Fairgrounds are located in Costa Mesa. He reported that revenues have risen 10 percent, with a similar increase in transient occupancy tax for the City, and indicated that their labor is a volunteer effort. He played a 60 -second radio spot which will air on the KABC summer promotion, "Vacation in your own backyard." Council Member Somers suggested a kiosk located near South Coast Metro area to disseminate information. Mr. Steed responded that the kiosk idea is being investigated as an -option. The City Manager reported that the City had coord;jrn-ated with neighboring cities to acquaint 18 travel. writers with the amenities in this area. MOTION On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Approved and Filed Member .Cowan, and carried 5-0, the annual report was approved and filed. MOTION On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Finalized Boundaries Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, the assessment district boundaries were finalized. MOTION On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Approved Budget Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, the budget was approved. Mayor Buffa encouraged a more aggressive approach in their advertising of Costa Mesa. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Reconfirmed Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to reconfirm the Advisory Board advisory board. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded Adopted Resolution by Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, to adopt 97-40 Resolution 97-40, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ON THE INTENTION TO LEVY AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98, FOR A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA FOR CITY OF COSTA" MESA HOTELS AND MOTELS, setting a public hearing on May 19, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. 713 NEW BUSINESS Agreement with School District for Youth Athletic Fields MOTION Approved Agree- ment CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT/Request for Closed Session: Personnel Matters The Deputy City Clerk presented Site Specific Agreement: No. 1, as amended, between the City and the Newport -Mesa Unified School, district, for development of youth athletic fields. The Community Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated April 23, 1997. On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council Member . Erickson, and carried -5-0, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The City Attorney. requested a closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 to discuss personnel matters. The Mayor announced that closed session would be held at the conclusion of regular business. CITY MANAGER'S !The City Manager.. reported that he had attended a meeting at REPORT !the Orange County Transit Authority to celebrate the OCTAP liformation of the Orange County Taxi Administration Program (OCTAP) which is designed to streamline taxi inspection ;licensing. He indicated that 18 cities have, or will, approved 'the program. COUNCIL COMMENTS East Side Traffic Problems Retiree Recognition CPR Program Youth Advisory Committee Appoint- ments Farm Site Monies Senior Center "Showcase" ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION MEETING RECONVENED Council Member Somers reiterated that an ad hoc committee has been in existence for approximately seven months to consider' east side traffic problems. She reported that they will deliberate ' another month before making recommendations to Council. She recognized the following City staff upon their retirements: Marguerit de la Torre, Bob Spencer; Dennis Jefcoat, and Mary Jensen. She announced that a pilot CPR program was initiated at Costa Mesa High School today by the Costa Mesa Fire Department in conjunction with the Newport -Mesa Unified. School District health education instructors. She indicated that three years' funding has been obtained for the program which will be taught at all four high schools. Council, Member Cowan mentioned that several applications shad been received for the new Youth Advisory Committee, ;and appointments will be considered by Council no later than the meeting of June 2, 1997. She invited those interested in 'knowing how the monies from the sale of the Costa Mesa farm site are spent by the ' Newport -Mesa School District to !attend a study session on Tuesday, May 6, 1997, in the (District's administration building. !Mayor Pro Tem Monahan extended an invitation to the Costa Mesa Senior Center's "Showcase" on May 17, 1997, which is an art auction and exhibition. He noted that admission is $ 2.00. At 8:20 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed session in first floor Conference Room C to discuss the item ,previously announced by the City Attorney. I The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m., and the action taken during closed session was announced. i I I.- MOTION Regarding an employment request concerning the position of Approved Associate Associate Planner, by a vote of 5-0, Council granted the Planner Request request in accordance with the City Attorney's confidential memorandum dated April 30, 1997. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Mayor of the City of Mesa 79