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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
DECEMBER 7, 1998
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in
regular session December 7, 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, who led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag, and invocation by Pastor Jerry
Hollobaugh, South Coast Christian Church.
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/Develop-
ment Services Donald Lamm
Public Services Director William
Morris
Community Services Director
Keith Van Holt
Police Lieutenant- Ron Smith
Deputy City Clerk*Mary Elliott
MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded =by Council
October 12, Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, the minutes- of- the special
November 9, and joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency-- of .October 12,
November 16, 1998 1998, special meeting of November 9,- 1998, and- regular
meeting of November 16, 1998, were approved as-dis-tributed.
ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
RESOLUTIONS Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances
and resolutions by title only.
ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Buffa recognized former mayors Bob Wilson and Arlene
Schafer, and Mesa Consolidated Water District Director Fred
Bockmiller, who were in attendance.
ORAL COMMUNI- Mike Ontko, 3261 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, member of the
CATIONS/West 19th 19th to the Beach Committee, showed a map illustrating 19th
Street Extension Street residential, commercial, and park areas, and remarked
that a minimal number of homes would be impacted by the
extension. He indicated that local businessmen supported the
proposed bridge.
Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, a proponent
of the 19th Street extension and member of the committee,
stated that a proper hearing to discuss the potential benefits of
a bridge had not been conducted. He suggested that extension
of 19th Street, making it a viable commercial boulevard, could
be a key to west side improvements. He asked that the study
of the west side include consideration of the bridge.
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Council Member Cowan responded that two studies are being
conducted simultaneously, the West Side Specific Plan, which
covers land use and includes an economic analysis, and the
Santa Ana River Crossings (SARX) Study which addresses
traffic. Mr. Graham proposed that the Specific Plan, which
encompasses potential zoning and land use changes, be
considered prior to the SARX Study and the construction of a
traffic model. Council Member Cowan replied that the Specific
Plan should be completed by Spring, 1999, but the SARX
Study, which involves five governmental agencies, is more
complex due to state environmental requirements. She reported
that results of the Specific Plan will be included in the SARX
Study. Council Member Cowan informed Mr. Graham that the
proposed 19t' Street extension would be presented as an
element within the summary and the decision to include it in the
Specific Plan will;,,.be a decision of the City Council and not the
consultants.
The City Manager confirmed the above information, and
explained that the extension of 19t' Street to Huntington Beach
via a bridge is under the jurisdiction of the County of Orange.
Mayor Buffa commented on his years in Costa Mesa, his
experiences on the Planning Commission and City Council, and
complimented the new Council, staff, the City Attorney, and
the City Manager. He introduced his family, and showed a
video he had produced which contained clips from previous
Council meetings.
GENERAL The Deputy City Clerk recited the facts of the General Municipal
MUNICIPAL Election held in the City of Costa Mesa on November 3, 1998:
ELECTION That the total number of ballots cast in the precincts, except
absentee ballots, was 20,138; that the whole number of
absentee ballots cast in the City was 5,010; making a total of
25,148 ballots cast in the City; that the names of persons
voted for at the election for Member of the City Council were
Linda Dixon, Chris Steel, Lawrence Jones, James R. Fisler,
Caroline Butler, and Gary Monahan; that the number of votes
given at each precinct and the number of votes given in the
City to each person above named for Member of the City
Council are as listed in Exhibit "A" of the resolution; and that
Linda Dixon and Gary Monahan were elected as members of the
City Council for the full term of four years.
MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council
Resolution 98-95 Member Somers, and carried 5-0, Resolution 98-95 was
adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 3,
1998; DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS
AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
Oaths of Office The Deputy City Clerk gave the Oaths of Office to newly
Administered elected Council Members Linda Dixon and Gary Monahan, and
presented them with their Certificates of Election.
MOTION/Mayor Pro The Deputy City Clerk called for nominations for Mayor.
Tem Monahan Council Member Cowan made a motion, seconded by Council
Elected Mayor Member Erickson, nominating Mayor Pro Tem Gary Monahan as
Mayor of Costa Mesa, and moving to close the nominations for
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Mayor. By a 5-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Monahan was elected
Mayor for a two-year term.
MOTION/Council
Mayor Monahan ' called for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
Member Cowan
Mayor Monahan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Elected Mayor Pro
Erickson, nominating Council Member Cowan as Mayor Pro Tem
Tem
of Costa Mesa. and moving to close the nominations for Mayor
Pro Tem. By a 5-0 vote, Council Member Cowan was elected
Mayor Pro Tem for a two-year term.
Resolution
The Deputy City Clerk presented a resolution commending Peter
Commending
Buffa for his contribution while on the Council. Mayor
Peter Buffa
Monahan read the resolution and presented the document to
Mr. Buffa. Council Member Erickson thanked Mr. Buffa for his
many years of service to the City.
Bob Wilson, 3435 Plumeria Place, Costa Mesa, speaking on
behalf of himself and former Mayor Alvin Pinkley, complimented
Mr. Buffa on a job well done.
MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Mayor Pro
Resolution 98-96 Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, Resolution 98-96 was adopted:
A RESOLUTION .OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING PETER BUFFA FOR
HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITIZENS OF COSTA MESA
WHILE SERVING ON THE CITY COUNCIL.
Mayor Monahan thanked Mr. Buffa, his family, and friends, for
their help and encouragement, and reported that he would like
to have Council address the following as soon as possible:
Improve the efficiency of City Council meetings, and improve
the relations between Council, the City Manager, and staff.
Mayor Monahan asked that the City Attorney prepare for the
meeting of December 21, 1998, an amendment to Costa
Mesa Municipal Code Section 2-106.
Mayor Monahan asked the City Manager to prepare for
Council approval a program to televise and promote all
official City committee meetings, Redevelopment Agency
meetings, and City Council Study Sessions.
Begin work on a program to prepare, coordinate, and
distribute a Citywide disaster preparedness plan that will
inform and prepare residents in case of a major catastrophe.
Mayor Monahan directed the City Manager to complete the
City's reorganization no later than July 1, 1999.
Mayor Monahan asked the City Attorney to prepare a report,
in conjunction with the Personnel Department, which
addresses the status and history of City Council salaries and
benefits.
Increase public awareness of citizenship in the community by
continuing and expanding on Mayor Buffa's policy of
recognition for outstanding individual and organizational
services.
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Mayor Pro Tem Cowan thanked Mr. Buffa for his service to the
community, and welcomed Linda Dixon. Council Member Dixon
acknowledged her family's support, and expressed appreciation
to her friends for their assistance.
CONSENT The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar:
CALENDAR Item" No. 16, Replacement of the Public Safety Mobile Data
Network for Phase III of the City's Master Plan by sole source
vendor Motorola, Inc., for $918,185.69; and Budget
Adjustment No. 99-45 for $700,000.00.
MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council
Except Item No. 16 Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, 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: Kenneth R.
Friedenreich; and Penny C. Rodheim.
Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Licenses:
Licenses
South Coast Retailer (formerly Prestige Stations), 751 Baker
Street, for a person-to-person transfer of a Type 21 ABC
license (off -sale general).
Sun Tsumugi (formerly Sun Japanese Restaurant), 2574
Newport Boulevard, for a person-to-person transfer of a
Type 41 ABC license (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide
eating place).
WARRANTS The following warrants were approved:
Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1720, funding City operating expenses
1720/Payroll 823 for $362,438.13; and Payroll 823 for $1,490,801.48.
Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1721, funding City operating expenses
1721 for $1,504,853.35.
Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1722, funding City operating expenses
1722/Payroll 824 for $591,603.78; and Payroll 824 for $1,492,644.81.
ADMINISTRATIVE Amendment No. 4 to the agreement with PRC Public Sector,
ACTIONS/Approved Inc., 135 Main Street, Suite 1900, San Francisco, was
Amendment 4 to approved, for $104,183.50, to provide computer software and
PRC Contract for hardware maintenance and recover -all computer equipment
Computer Services coverage for the Costa Mesa Public Safety Computer System.
Approved Agreement An agreement with Meyer & Allen Associates, Inc., 2690
with Meyer & Allen Beachwood Drive, Los Angeles, was approved for $32,500.00,
for Police Facility to conduct a space utilization and facility evaluation of the
Evaluation police facility.
Awarded Bid Item Bids received for Bid Item No. 1025, Purchase of One New
1025, Purchase of Chevrolet Suburban, are on file in the City Clerk's office. The
New Suburban, to contract was awarded to Maita Chevrolet Oldsmobile, Post
Maita Chevrolet Office Box 1000, Elk Grove, for $33,886.00.
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Awarded Bid Item Bids received for Bid Item No. 1026, Purchase of One New
1026, New Stake- Stakebed Truck', are on file in the City Clerk's office. The
bed Truck, to contract was awarded to Gunderson Chevrolet, Post Office Box
Gunderson 5410, EI Monte,' for $37,707.00.
Awarded Bid Item Bids received for Bid Item No. 1028, Purchase and Installation
1028, New Pleion of New Pleion ;Workstations,' are on file in the City Clerk's
Workstations, to office. The contract was awarded to Turpin Associates, Inc.,
Turpin ,Associates 17752 Mitchell,'Suite E, Irvine, for $37,730.00.
Adopted Resolution Resolution 98-97 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
98-97, Sale of COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Surplus Computer APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF SURPLUS COMPUTER,
MONITOR, AND; PRINTER, to Peter Buffa, for $499.00.
Approved Budget Budget Adjustment No. 99-41, for $54,584.00, for Local Law
Adjustment No. Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Federal Program
99-41 appropriation, was approved.
Adopted Resolution Resolution 98-98 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
98-98, Awarding Up- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, TO
grade of Tank Facili- AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR THE UPGRADE OF
ties to Sole VARIOUS UNDERGROUND TANK FACILITIES OWNED BY THE
Source Vendor, CITY OF COSTA MESA, awarding the contract to Industrial
Industrial Design Design and Engineering Company, 22345 La Palma Avenue,
Suite 106, Yorba Linda, for $16,855.24.
Accepted Work by Street improvements at 1696 Newport Boulevard, in connection
Scarcello for 1696 with Encroachment Permit No. 14107, were completed to the
Newport Boulevard satisfaction of the- Public Services Director by E. S. Scarcello,
Improvements, 1706 Newport Boulevard, Suite B, Costa Mesa. The work was
EP -14107 accepted, and the bonds were ordered exonerated.
Accepted Work by Street improvements at 1604 Old Newport Boulevard, in
Resco Self -Storage connection with Encroachment Permit No. 14516, were
for 1604 Old completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director by
Newport Boulevard Resco Self Storage LLC, 4040 Barranca Parkway, Suite 210,
Improvements, Irvine. The work was accepted, and refund of the $24,000.00
EP -14516 cash deposit was authorized.
Accepted Work by 1997-1998 Street Maintenance Program, Slurry Seal, Project
Pavement Coatings No. 98-10, was completed to the satisfaction of the Public
Company for 1997- Services Director on September 28, 1998, by Pavement
1998 Street Mainte- Coatings Company, 5312 Cypress Street, Cypress. The work
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nance Program,
was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file a
Project No. 98-10
Notice of Completion; authorization 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.
Award Replacement
of Public Safety
Item 16 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Replacement
Mobile Data Network
of the Public Safety Mobile Data Network for Phase III of the
to Sole Source
City's Master Plan ' by sole source vendor, Motorola, Inc., 9980
Vendor, Motorola;
Carroll Canyon, San Diego, for $918,185.69; and Budget
Approved Budget
Adjustment No.! 99-45 for $700,000.00. Council Member
Adjustment 99-45
Erickson noted that the authorized signatures for this item are
the City Manager and. Deputy City Clerk, not the Mayor as
MOTION
stated on the agenda. On motion by Council Member Erickson,
Approved Contract
seconded by Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, the
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contract was approved, and the City Manager and Deputy City
Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued
General Plan Amend- from the meeting of November 2, 1998, to consider General
ment GP -98-04, Plan Amendment GP -98-04, City of Costa Mesa, to amend the
City of Costa Mesa 1990 General Plan Land Use Map from Public and Semi -Public
to General Commercial with corresponding changes to the
General Plan text for the 0.5 -acre site located at the southeast
corner of Hamilton and Charle Streets. Environmental
Determination: Negative Declaration. The Deputy City
Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated November 23,
1998. He suggested that staff could provide a more in-depth
focus on potential park sites for the west side by early Spring,
1999, should there not be an urgency to selling the property at
this time. The.;: -,;.Community Services Director responded to
questions from Council.
Henry Leason, 25362 Bentley Lane, Laguna Hills, representing
the owners of the property on the southwest corner, expressed
interest in purchasing the subject property for the intention of
erecting a shopping center. He stated that traffic in the area
was quite heavy and felt that a park in that location, which he
understood would contain a tot lot, would not be appropriate.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
MOTION
GP -98-04 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by
Withdrawn; Council Member Somers, to withdraw GP -98-04, and to direct
Directed Staff to staff to prepare within 90 days an identification of potential
Identify Park Sites park sites and acquisition plans for the west side.
Council Member Erickson revealed his desire for the West Side
Specific Plan to identify park and open space. The City
Manager noted that the existing Parks, Recreation, and Open
Space Master Plan includes policies with respect to minimum
park size, no less than 2 acres, and calls out standards for the
west side. He asked if it was Council's intent to review and
identify those policies that would limit the identification of park
sites on the west side.
Mayor Pro Tem Cowan commented that she was not interested
in an overall general policy reduction in the Parks Master Plan,
but would like parcels on the west side to be identified as
potential parks. She suggested looking at the sites "through
the eyes" of the Master Plan with alternatives being provided as
well. The motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and
Appeal of PA -98-71, place set for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the
Rimland/Extra Planning Commission's denial of Planning Application PA -98-71
Storage from Scott Rimland, Extra Storage Newport -Mesa, to amend
Condition of Approval No. 1 of Planning Application PA -98-23,
relating to the color on elevations of the Extra Storage project,
located at 1250 Bristol Street in a C1 zone. 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 November 20, 1998.
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Scott Rimland, 275 Bristol Street, Suite 50, Costa Mesa, a
partner in Extra, Storage Newport -Mesa, stated that his
company, Cardinal Development, provides the management
services, and asked that the color of the relief be approved
because he believed that the lighter shade accented the
artwork. He noted that the color change, which matches the
trim on the building, is subtle and is an improvement to the
project. There ;being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded by
Resolution 98-99 Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, to adopt Resolution
98-99, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT PA -98-71, modifying Condition of Approval No. 1,
requiring the reliefs to be of the same texture and painted the
same color as the' building surface upon which they are placed,
or in one of the same colors as the trim and/or architectural
features of the mini -warehouse project.
Council Member Erickson supported the motion but suggested
the developer, when doing future projects in the City, adhere to
their commitments to the Planning Commission. He commented
that he did not believe that Council should dictate the colors of
buildings.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and
Solid Waste Hauler
place set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance
Permit Revocation
amending Subsection (b) of Section 8-79 of the Costa Mesa
Procedure
Municipal Code concerning solid waste hauler permit revocation
procedures. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City
Clerk's office. No communications were received. Mayor
Monahan announced that a request had been received to review
this item at a City' Council study session. The Public Services
Director summarized the Agenda Report dated November 30,
1998. He illustrated the time schedule with an overhead visual,
noting that revision to the ordinance would allow more leeway
for the revocation- procedure. He reported that the City has
received input from the City's trash haulers and the Chamber of
Commerce. Council Member Somers commented that the
Agenda Report was not clear, and she did not want to amend
the ordinance ori that basis.
MOTION/Referred
On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council
to Study Session of
Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, this item was referred to the
January 11, 1999
study session of January 11, 1999, and staff was directed to
invite the trash ;haulers to attend and give their presentations,
as well as members of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District.
RECESS
The Mayor declared a recess at 8:00 p.m., and reconvened the
meeting at 8:10';p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
The Deputy City, Clerk presented from the meeting of November
Council Policies on
16, 1998, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 98-25, for
Commissions,
City Council policies on appointed commissions, boards, and
Boards,
committees. The City Attorney reported that the ordinance
and Committees
formalized policy, and a City Council policy will be prepared for
review at a Council study session.
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MOTION/Adopted On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council
Ordinance 98-25 Member Somers, Ordinance 98-25, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 2-4 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE FOR CITY COUNCIL POLICIES ON APPOINTED
COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES, was given
second reading and adopted, and the City Attorney was
directed to prepare policies for commissions, boards, and
committees dealing with the "quorum versus vacancies" issue,
and rotating the chairpersons.
Council Member Somers supported term limits and asked if this
could be included in the new policy. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan
responded that the members are appointed by term so there is
an automatic end to an appointment, and opposed term limits
per se. The motion carried 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Fairview Park Annual
Fairview Park Annual Report. The Community Services Director reviewed the Agenda
Report Report dated November 20, 1998.
Mayor Pro Tem Cowan addressed placement of the information
signs, stating that she hoped they could be installed by January
1, 1999, and suggested that on the west side of the park they
be placed along Placentia Avenue in order to attract drive-by
traffic, as opposed to deep in the main parking lot. She asked
that the Fairview Park Manager keep in mind that the Huscroft
House relocation needs to be finalized. The Community
Services Director advised that the relocation would be added to
the Fairview Park Committee agenda of December 17, 1998.
The City Manager, in response to a question from Council
Member Somers, stated that an initial plan, in conjunction with
the Mesa Consolidated Water District, will be developed by the
first of January, 1999, in regard to relocating the water mains.
MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, 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 City Council Policy No. 400-1,
Police Department Police Department reward offers. The Police Lieutenant
Reward Offers reviewed the Agenda Report dated November 12, 1998. The
City Attorney noted that the period should be removed from the
last sentence on Page 1 of the Council Policy, Item C, as the
sentence continues onto Page 2.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council
Adopted Policy Member Somers,, and carried 5-0, the policy was adopted.
CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney presented a request for closed session
REPORT/Request pursuant to Government Code Section 94956.8 to discuss 110
for Closed Session: Del Mar Avenue/2600 Newport Boulevard (APN 439-071-08,
110 Del Mar Ave./ 09): purchase offer between the Hanson Family Trust and the
2600 Newport Blvd. City; purchase and sale agreement, and a right -of -entry
agreement. Council Member Erickson proposed discussing this
item in open session.
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The City Attorney read the recommended action into the record:
Accept negotiated purchase offer between the Hanson Family
Trust and the City of Costa Mesa for the City -owned parcels at
2600 Newport Boulevard and 110 Del Mar Avenue. Thereafter,
authorizing the City Manager and Deputy City Clerk to execute
a right -of -entry ,agreement, as well as the purchase and sale
agreement which would come back to City Council on
December 21, 1998, for confirmation. The negotiated purchase
offer between the City of Costa Mesa and Hanson Family Trust
would contain the following material: Terms. Purchase price of
$12.25/square foot, or $167,727.00; escrow of 45 days with
the ability for the buyer to extend one time only for 30 days;
earnest money deposit of $10,000.00 to accompany a signed
purchase agreement to be deposited into escrow; property to
be sold contingent upon the buyer completing a lot merger of
the City -owner 'property with the adjacent property owned by
the Hanson Family Trust; sale is contingent upon the following:
the buyer's obtaining an environmental assessment of the
property, including soil sampling, at the buyer's cost; and the
buyer's approval of said environmental assessment, specifically
that insignificant or no soil contamination exists.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded by
Accepted Negotiated Council Member . Erickson, and carried 5-0, to accept the
Offer negotiated offer: as stated, and the City Manager was directed
to bring the purchase agreement back to City Council for
confirmation at the meeting of December 21, 1998.
MOTION
Authorized Execution
A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded by
Council Member; Erickson, and carried 5-0, to authorize the City
of Agreement
Manager and Deputy City Clerk to sign a right -of -entry
agreement, approved as to form and legality by the City
Attorney in advance of the approval of the purchase and sale
agreement.
CITY MANAGER'S
The City Manager noted that Council received a listing of
REPORT
committee appointment opportunities for Council Members as
Committees and
liaison to both advisory committees, ad hoc committees, and
Council Policy
various regionals agencies in which the City participates. He
suggested that Council prioritize their committee selections and
submit them to the Mayor at the study session of December 14,
1998. He reported that he had prepared a draft Council policy
regarding committee reporting to Council and to the public. He
announced that Wednesday, December 9, 1998, is the deadline
for Planning Commission applications, and interviews will be
held December 14, 1998, following the Redevelopment Agency
meeting.
COUNCIL
Council Member' Somers thanked Mr. Buffa for his time on the
COMMENTS
Council.
School
Council Member' Erickson reported that he and Council Member
Liaison Committee
Somers were on the City School Liaison Committee, and the
next meeting iso Monday morning, December 14, 1998. He
welcomed suggestions on items to discuss at that meeting. He
Mayoral Selection
complimented the, procedure in which the Mayor is selected,
and approved of the natural advance from Mayor Pro Tem to
Mayor. He welcomed Council Member Dixon, and wished
the City Attorney good luck on his new position in Florida.
Mayor Pro Tem Cowan also wished the City Attorney well. She
congratulated Mayor Monahan on his election.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Mayor of th City of Costa Mesa
Deputy City 9
erk of the City of Costa Mesa
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