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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/1998 - City CouncilREGULAR. MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA SEPTEMBER 21, 1998 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session September 21, 1998, 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 Erickson, and invocation by Mayor Buffa. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Peter Buffa Mayor Pro Tem Gary Monahan Council Member Joe Erickson Council Member Libby Cowan Council Members Absent: Council Member Heather Somers 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 Steven Hayman Transportation Services Manager Peter_ Naghavi Assistant to the City Manager .Ann Shultz Senior Police Officer Keith Davis Associate Planner Kristen Petros Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council September 8, 1998 Member Cowan,. and carried 4-0, Council Member Somers absent, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 8, 1998, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made ,by Council Member Erickson, seconded RESOLUTIONS by Council Member Cowan, and carried 4-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. PRESENTATION Mayor Buffa read a proclamation welcoming students from Sister City Derrimut Heath Primary School. located in Wyndham, Victoria, Students Australia, Costa Mesa's Sister City. The Mayor introduced the principal of the school, Nal Manolakakis, who introduced the parents of the students and . other officials from the City of Wyndham. Mr. Manolakakis reported that the students visited Victoria Elementary School in Costa Mesa, and will attend other functions during their visit. After the twelve students introduced themselves to the Council and audience, gifts from both cities ,were exchanged. PRESENTATION Mayor Buffa read a proclamation declaring the month of "Escrow Month" October as "Escrow Month". J 1 1 51 PRESENTATION Mayor Buffa announced the first 20 lottery winners in the First Time Home Costa Mesa First Time Home Buyer Program: Stacy Jean Buyer Program Giorgetti; Melanie Minnelli; Scott Lee Davis; Debbie L. Lottery Winners Wieland; Vickie S. Covey; Catherine F. Tafolla; Tammy and Eric Wentworth; Roberta Wall; Connie L. Cordi; Aaron B. and Amy B. Cady; Heather Watters and Ian MacRae; Rose M.and Michael Shores; Lori M. Tillman; Melanie Lovelady; Arlene Turner; Kevin James and Paige Jaye Taylor; Cecelia Chun; Dieter Kutz and Dawnne K. Denton; Antoinette Marie Jorgensen; and Cheryl Cooper. ORAL COMMUNI- Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, CATIONS/Orange commented on a letter from the Orange County Tourism County Tourism Council that reflects the impact of tourism in Orange County Council Statistics for 1997, and noted that Disneyland is the number one tourist attraction with the,, ocean beaches rated number two. He believed that Costa Mesa has the potential to receive a tremendous amount of money generated by tourists if access were improved from the end of the 55 Freeway to Huntington State Beach. Sunflower Avenue Daniel Jittu, Post Office Box 8000, Costa Mesa, representing Improvement Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, 3800 South Fairview Road, Project Santa Ana, requested that construction of the Sunflower Avenue Improvement Project be placed on hold until a study has been conducted that identifies the unsafe egress that the median will create on Fairview Road. He stated that the people who attend his church will be forced to exit onto Fairview Road which is more dangerous than existing onto Sunflower Avenue. He reported that he has scheduled a meeting with the City's Transportation Services Manager to discuss this issue further. CONSENT The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar: CALENDAR Item No. 12, Addendum No. 1 to the Vernal Pool Restoration Agreement with the Irvine Company. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Except Item No. 12 Member Cowan, and carried 4-0, the remaining Consent 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: Beverly Hughes; Sita Jones; Caroline Lombardi; Antoinette Charmaine Madrid; Janice Tado; and Sue Anne Yip. BUSINESS PERMIT Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose Approved.Permit from Girl Scout Council of Orange County, 1620 Adams for Girl Scout Avenue, Costa Mesa, for a fall product sale from October 1 Council of Orange through December 31, 1998, and a cookie sale from January County 1 through April 30, 1999, in residential and commercial areas, was approved pursuant to Municipal Code Section 9- 127(d). 52 WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1710, funding City operating 1710/Payroll 818 expenses for $102,270.05, Payroll 818 for $1,461,297.19. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1711, funding City operating 1711 expenses for $743,309.40. ADMINISTRATIVE Budget Adjustment No. 99-10 was approved for ACTIONS/ $12,000.00, for permanent fencing at the Bark Park in Approved Adjust- TeWinkle Park to replace the original rental fence which ment 99-10 has deteriorated. Awarded Graffiti John Doe of Costa' Mesa was awarded $500.00 for a graffiti Reward to John reward, pursuant to Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 11 - Doe 147, Detection Provisions. Adopted Resolution Resolution 98-80 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE 98-80, OCTA CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Combined Trans- CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF ELEVEN portation Funding IMPROVEMENT PROJECT(S) TO THE ORANGE COUNTY Program TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM. Adopted Resolution Resolution 98-81 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE 98-81, Donation of CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Ladders to Santa CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR DONATION Ana College Fire OF SURPLUS FIRE LADDERS TO THE SANTA ANA COLLEGE Academy FIRE ACADEMY; and the Fire Chief was authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with the Orange County Chapter ment with of, the American Red Cross, 601 North Golden Circle Drive, American Red Santa Ana, for mutual cooperation and coordination of Cross to Coor- emergency services and resources for an effective response dinate Emergency to a man-made or natural disaster, and the City Manager was Services authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Agree- Agreement No. D98-104 was approved with the Orange ment with Flood County Flood Control District, 300 North Flower Street, Santa Control District Ana, for the Greenville -Banning Channel bicycle facility, and for Bicycle Facility the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. ' Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with KFM Engineering, Inc., 18 ment with KFM Technology Drive, Suite 206, Irvine, for $40,000.00, for the for 17t`' Street 17"' Street Alignment Study, and the Mayor and Deputy City Alignment Study Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Addendum No. 1 Item No. 12 on the Consent Calendar was presented: to the Vernal Pool Addendum No. 1 to the Vernal Pool Restoration Agreement Agreement with the Irvine Company, to restore an additional .14 -acre of Vernal Pool No. 1. The City Manager stated that Council action had already been taken on this addendum and MOTION/Item requested that it be withdrawn. On motion by Council Withdrawn Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Cowan, and carried 4-0, this item was withdrawn. 53 PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Appeal of Denial place set for the public hearing to consider an application of an Adult Enter- from Prestige . Investments, Inc., 765 Saint tainment Permit Claire Street, Suite C, Costa Mesa, appealing the Police Chief's denial of an adult entertainment permit pursuant to Costa Mesa Municipal Code Sections 9-459(a)(7) and 9- 459(a)(8)c. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Senior Police Officer reviewed the Agenda Report dated September 3, 1998, and provided the following information: the Costa Mesa Police Department reviewed current adult entertainment establishment permit history and it was found that on March 7, 1998, Golda Alpha Garcia was convicted of prostitution while employed by Prestige Investments. Richard Katzman, 7676 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, the attorney representing Prestige Investments, Inc., stated that a copy of Golda Alpha Garcia's prostitution conviction was not attached to the Agenda Report; and that Ms. Garcia's status with Prestige Investments was as an independent contractor. He reported that Prestige Investments monitors its business closely and if an independent contractor acts inappropriately with customers, the contract is terminated. Mr. Katzman asked that Council overturn the Police Chief's denial because there is no significant documentation of Ms. Garcia's conviction. Responding to a question from Mayor Buffa, the Senior Police Officer stated that he can obtain documentation of Ms. Garcia's conviction. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded Denied Permit by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, and carried 4-0, to uphold the Police Chief's decision to deny the permit, based on the information contained in the Agenda Report dated September 3, 1998, and the finding that a person with a criminal conviction was an employee of the applicant prior to the application for a permit. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced the public hearing, Cable Television continued from the meeting of September 8, 1998, to identify Franchise Agree- future cable -related community needs and interests, and ment review of the cable operator's past performance under the cable television franchise agreement. The City Attorney requested that this item be continued for two weeks. MOTION/Continued On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council to October 5, 1998 Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, the public hearing was continued to the meeting of October 5, 1998. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of Conflict of Interest September 8, 1998, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 98-22 regarding conflict of interest. The City Attorney noted for the record that a copy of the corrected Appendix A is attached to the ordinance. 54 MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Ordinance 98-22 Member Cowan, and carried 4-0, Ordinance 98-22 was given second reading and adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER X OF TITLE 2 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of Fourth Quarter September 8, 1998, the fourth quarter review of the Review of 1997-98 1997-98 Community Objectives. The City Manager Community Objec- summarized the Agenda Report dated September 1, tives 1998. Regarding Community Objective No. 98-1317, "Streetscape and Median Development Guidelines", on page 22 of the Agenda Report, Council Member Cowan believed that they should be revised because they are not being followed by the City. She noted that the City has approved several projects that are not in compliance with the guidelines. She requested that the Zoning Code relating. to landscape guidelines be included for discussion as it pertains to development standards, as opposed to merely guidelines. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan stated that an Informational Item Report dated September 17, 1998, indicates that the guidelines will be addressed at a City Council Study Session during the second quarter of fiscal year 1998-99. Regarding Community Objective No. 98-E13, "Reducing City Employees Salaries and Benefits", on page 58 of the Agenda Report, Mayor Pro Tem Monahan complimented staff on reducing salaries and benefits from 78 to 74 percent. MOTION/Reviewed A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by and Approved the Council Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, to approve the Report Except report except for Community Objective No. 98-B17, Item No. 98-B17 "Streetscape and Median Development Guidelines". MOTION/Zoning A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Code Landscape Council Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, to include the Guidelines be In- Zoning Code Landscape Guidelines for setbacks, parking lots, cluded in Objective etc., into Community Objective No. 98-1317, "Streetscape and No. 98-B17 Median Development Guidelines" for discussion at a City Council Study Session to be held during the second quarter of fiscal year 1998-99. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of Sale of Surplus September 8, 1998, Sale of Surplus City Property; City Property to Attorney's Report No. 98-66, Sale of Surplus Property to Residents Residents. The City Attorney summarized his report dated September 15, 1998. He suggested that if Council decided to allow residents to have the first right in purchasing the property at fair market value, that a deed restriction be placed on the property which requires the individual to occupy the Nome for one year after construction is completed. 55 In response to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, the City Attorney recommended that the individual who purchases the property be required to construct a home within two years. Anthony Robin, 1380 Village Way, Costa Mesa, expressed his interest in purchasing surplus City property. Council Member Cowan asked what type of residential structure would be required on the property. The City Attorney replied that a manufactured home or a home moved from another property could be placed on the property, as long as it meets the R1 zoning requirements. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded Residential Pre- by Council Membe,r;.;:,Eric kson, and carried 4-0, to establish a ference on Sale of preference to residents on the sale of surplus City property, Surplus Property allowing residents the first right to purchase the property with a standard deed restriction that construction shall commence within two years and the home occupied for one year; stipulating that the property shall be sold to the person submitting the highest, qualified bid. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a recommendation from the Traffic Impact Fees Traffic Impact Fees Ad Hoc Committee to establish an incentive for all new residential, commercial, and industrial developments in the City by assessing traffic impact fees on an incremental basis. The Transportation Services Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated September 11, 1998. Council Member Cowan asked if established businesses who have a minor change in use can be exempted from a fee. The Transportation Services Manager stated that tiers could be included in the proposed program. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Recommendation Council Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, to approve the Ad with Changes to Hoc Committee's recommendation with minor changes: no First Tier fee for 0 to 25 ADT; $50.00 for 26 to 50 ADT's; $75.00 for 51 to 75 ADT's; $100.00 for 76 TO 100 ADT's; and $150.00 for incremental trips exceeding 100 ADT's. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a resolution urging the Prohibit Methyl Governor and Legislature to prohibit the use of methyl Tertiary -Butyl tertiary -butyl ether gasoline. The Assistant to the City Ether Gasoline Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated September 11, 1998. Jim Atkinson, 2871 Alanzo Lane, Costa Mesa, urged Council to adopt the resolution so that the drinking water can be protected. He reported that methyl tertiary -butyl is a significant contaminant of our ground water and 75 percent of Costa Mesa's drinking water comes from that source. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Resolution 98-82 Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, Resolution 98-82 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATURE TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF METHYL TERTIARY -BUTYL ETHER GASOLINE. 56 NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an ordinance amending Ballot Arguments Section 2-13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code relating to and Rebuttals to ballot arguments and rebuttals to ballot arguments. The City Ballot Arguments Attorney summarized .his Report No. 98-64 dated September 4, 1998. MOTION/Ordinance On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council 98-23 Given First Member Cowan, and carried 4-0, Ordinance 98-23, AN Reading ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BALLOT ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS TO BALLOT ARGUMENTS, was given first reading and passed to second reading. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an ordinance amending Order of Appli- Section 2-309 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code relating to cation for Appeal order of application for appeal. The City Attorney summarized his Report No. 98-65 dated September 4, 1998. MOTION/Ordinance On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council 98-24 Given First Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, Ordinance 98-24, AN Reading ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-309 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ORDER OF APPLICATION FOR APPEAL, was given first reading and passed to second reading. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a resolution requesting the Requesting PERS Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to grant an to Extend Employ- extension to allow the employment of Andrea Daroca beyond ment of Andrea the 960 -hour limit of employment. The Personnel Services Daroca Director summarized the Agenda Report dated September 9, 1998. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Resolution 98-83 Member Cowan, and carried 4-0, Resolution 98-83 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO ALLOW THE EMPLOYMENT OF ANDREA DAROCA BEYOND THE 960 - HOUR LIMIT OF EMPLOYMENT. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to donate a two - Donation of story historical residence at 2529 Santa Ana Avenue, to the Historical City. The Associate Planner reviewed the Agenda Report Residence dated September"! 5,. 1998. The Associate Planner responded to a question from Council Member Cowan by stating that the house does meet the requirements for the State of California historical criteria. Eric Cernich, 425 East 20" Street, Costa Mesa, developer, Real Estate Exchange, Inc., reported that he and staff have come up with a plan to make this project acceptable by restoring the home and retaining it as part of Costa Mesa's history. He stated that he -is willing to donate $5,000.00 towards the project and his real estate broker will donate $500.00. He felt that donations from the community in money or time would be an asset in completing the project. Responding to a. question from Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, Mr. Cernich stated that he is now in escrow to acquire the property; however, he will be forced to demolish the house if it cannot be donated. to the City. Linda Dixon, 260 Princeton Drive, Costa Mesa, expressed her interest in preserving historical homes in Costa Mesa so that _ children can be introduced to the workmanship, design, and feeling of historical homes. She wanted to see the house function as, a museum which will draw people to Costa Mesa. She urged Council to move the home to Fairview Park and name it after the Huscroft family. William Huscroft, 2529 Santa Ana Avenue, Costa Mesa, reported that the craftsman -style home was built in 1912 in the City of SanM,Ana, and in 1951, he purchased the home and moved it to its present location: He stated that if the City is willing to accept the house, he would include the following artifacts: the attached paneling, built-in leaded glass, sideboard, built-in cabinets, leaded glass doors, and an over -sized tub, provided that the City name the house The Huscroft House.. He mentioned that if the City decides to accept the home, he would be willing to assist in its relocation. Mr. Huscroft thanked City officials and staff for their motivation in preserving the home. Council Member Cowan expressed her interest in identifying and protecting historical sites in Costa Mesa. She believed that this would be a good opportunity to make a commitment to saving historical sites that have significance to the City's history. MOTION/Accepted A motion was made by -Council Member Cowan, seconded by Donation; Council Member Erickson, and carried 3-1, Mayor Buffa Approved Move; voting no, to accept the donation 'of the historical residence and Approved, at 2529 Santa Ana Avenue; to mov&'the house to TeWinkle Name Change Park as an interim measure; and to name it "The Huscroft House". Mayor Buffa opposed the motion because he believed that the structures of the same time period, built in the City, should be preserved as Costa Mesa historical sites. He disagreed with funding a project that seems to be ,more of a historical asset to the County of Orange than Costa Mesa. Council Member Erickson stated that since he will be on City Council next year, he will try to implement Mayor Buffa's `suggestion regarding funds in next year's City budget for the preservation of historical, houses ,in Costa Mesa. Mr. Cernich replied to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, by stating that he anticipates escrow to close in the middle of October. The Associate Planner responded to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Monahan by stating that the City needs to take the following steps: prepare an, agreement to accept the donation; obtain bids from moving companies; and contact utility companies about scheduling the move. 57 After further discussion, the City Attorney stated that a draft of a donation agreement and waiver could be provided at the meeting of October 5, 1998, so the donation could be accepted at that time; and informal bids will be handled through the Purchasing Department. He anticipated all documents to be completed within two to four weeks. The City Manager stated that staff will need to know the details of the donation prior to drafting the agreement; special consideration will, be asked of the utility companies regarding scheduling; and permission will be needed from Council to waive the normal bidding requirements in order to complete the project in a timely fashion. The City Manager responded to a concern of Mayor Pro Tem Monahan's by stating that staff is very confident in the cost levels that have been estimated for this project, outlined on page 3 of the Agenda Report. He mentioned that the cost to renovate the house after the City has taken possession has not been estimated. Council Member' Cowan asked if a motion would be necessary to waive the City's formal bidding procedure. The City Attorney stated that tonight's agenda would need to be amended to include the specifics; however, he suggested that staff could provide .Council with informal bids, the donation agreement, and a resolution to waive formal bidding requirements at the Council meeting of October 5, 1998. CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney presented his Report No. 98-59A REPORT/Mesa dated September 9, 1998, regarding special assessment Verde Wall_ procedures for the Mesa Verde Homeowners Association Proposal wall proposal. He recommended that if Council were to give direction to staff and the Homeowners Association to proceed, that a petition should be submitted, signed by sixty percent of the -property owners supporting the formation of the Assessment District, with an agreement specifying that the property owners or the Homeowners Association shall pay for the Assessment District costs. He added that should the majority of the homeowners protest formation of the Assessment District, then the petition under Street and Highways Code Section 5871 may not apply. MOTION/Staff A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded Directed to Work by Council Member Cowan, and carried 4-0, to give direction with the Mesa to staff to work with the Mesa Verde Homeowners Verde Home- Association; and' to; have the Mesa Verde Homeowners owners Asso- Association circulate a petition which illustrates that 60 ciation percent of the homeowners would like to participate in building the walls. Council Member Cowan stated that there are other block walls in the City that are in more need of repair then this particular area and suggested that they be addressed at a later date. CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney presented his Report No. 98-62, dated REPORT/Fee for September 2, 1998, regarding Development Fee Agreement Soccer Complex for the Costa Mesa Soccer Complex. He recommended that this item be continued for two weeks. 1 1 1 1 1 MOTION On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Continued to Member Cowan, and carried 4-0, this item was continued to October 5, 1998 the meeting of October 5, 1998. CITY MANAGER'S The Deputy City Clerk presented a resolution revising the pay REPORT/Costa ranges for job classifications represented by the Costa Mesa Mesa Fire Assoc- Fire Association to reflect the established labor marketplace iation Salary Res- pursuant to the 1997-2000 Memorandum of Understanding; olution and Budget Adjustment No. 99-17, for $186,290.00. The Personnel Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated September 8, 1998, and noted that the funds for the Budget Adjustment are allocated within the budget and are not additional funds. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Resolution 98-84 Member Erickson, ,;;and carried 4-0, Resolution 98-84 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE PAY RANGES FOR JOB CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY THE COSTA MESA FIRE ASSOCIATION TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED LABOR MARKETPLACE PURSUANT TO THE 1997-2000 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU); and Budget Adjustment No. 99-17 -for $186,290.00, was approved. COUNCIL Council Member Cowan reported that she had attended the COMMENTS Orange Coast College 501h Orange Tie, Gala on Saturday, Orange Coast September 19, 1998, where founding members of the College 501h Gala; faculty, staff, and alumni were in attendance. She and First Time commented on a recent article in the Daily Pilot which Home Buyer indicated that she opposed the Costa Mesa First Time Program Homebuyer Loan Program, which is incorrect; she fully supports the program. She clarified that she opposed the Police Officer Home Buyer Assistance Program. Neighborhood Council Member Erickson stated that he attended the Watch Meeting for Neighborhood Watch Meeting on Saturday, September 19, Shalimar Drive and 1998, in the Shalimar Drive and James Street area, and was James Street Area pleased to see the number of residents who are willing to get involved in the program. O.C. Steelers, Mayor Pro Tem Monahan announced that Costa Mesa's new Minor League minor league pro football team, the Orange County Steelers, Football Team won their first game by a score of 78-0, and that next game is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 1998, at Orange Coast College. Mayor Pro Tem's Mayor Buffa wished Mayor Pro Tem Monahan a happy Birthday birthday. 60 ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Mayor of the City of C4esa ATTEST: l• Deputy CiN Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1