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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
.DECEMBER 21, 1998
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in
regular session December 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 Mayor Pro Tem Cowan,
and invocation by Reverend Doyle Henderson, Costa Mesa
Nazarene Church.
ROLL CALL_ Council Members Present: Mayor Gary Monahan
Mayor Pro Tem Libby Cowan
Council Member Joe Erickson
Council Member Heather Somers
Council Member Dixon
Council Members Absent: None
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Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Thomas Kathe
Assistant Development Services
Director Perry Valantine
Public Services Director William
Morris
Community Services Director
Keith Van Holt
Fire Marshal Tom Macduff
Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator
Paul Miller
Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott
MINUTES
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council
December 7, and
Member Somers, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular
December 14, 1998
meeting of December 7, 1998, and the minutes of the special
meeting of December 14, 1998, were approved as distributed.
ORDINANCES AND
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by
RESOLUTIONS
Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to read all
ordinances and resolutions by title only.
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ORAL COMMUNI-
Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, referred to
CATIONS/West
an Inter Office Memorandum dated October 15, 1998, from R.
19th Street Ex-
Michael Robinson, Principal Planner, regarding the 19th Street
tension
Bridge Economic Analysis, which states that the., Westside
Specific Plan analysis' will be prepared with the underlying
assumption that the bridge will not be built. Mr. Graham felt
that this statement leads him to believe that consideration will
not be given in looking at the potential benefits- . of the
extension in the Westside Specific Plan or the Santa Ana River
Crossings (SARX) Study. Mayor Monahan stated --'-that the
bridge will be included for discussion during upcoming. meetings
on these studies.
Mike Ontko, 3261 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, thought that
greater access from 19" Street to Huntington State Beach
would be beneficial to the retail establishments that have been
developed over the past five years on Harbor and Newport
Boulevards.
Phil Morello, Post Office Box 10487, Costa Mesa, was under
the assumption that the 19th Street bridge would be included in
the Westside Specific Plan. He requested that he be notified of
upcoming meetings on the Westside Specific Plan or
discussions on the 19th Street bridge. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan
assured Mr. Morello and any residents interested in addressing
the 19th Street bridge that public meetings are tentatively
scheduled for late January, or early February, 1999, and will be
widely publicized on specific dates and times. In addition, she
noted that the Westside Specific Plan addresses land uses
which need to be completed before transportation issues can
be studied. Mr. Morello stated that he was told that the
Westside Specific Plan was a revitalization effort, and not a
redevelopment effort and that there is no plan by the City to
use eminent domain. The City Manager explained that he was
given incorrect information and at this point, nothing has been
ruled out. He added that the Council has not given any
direction regarding the 19th Street bridge in the Westside
Specific Plan. The Mayor asked the City Manager to
investigate the information that Mr. Morello had been given.
Traffic Impact Fee Roy Andreen, 2769 Cibola Avenue, Costa Mesa, announced
Ad Hoc Comm- that he will be resigning as the homeowner association
ittee Resignation representative on the Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee
because of health reasons, and asked that another homeowner
association representative be appointed in his place.
Baker/Mendoza/ Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa,
Coolidge Specific commented on an Inter Office Memorandum dated November
Plan 2, 1998, regarding a draft proposal for the
Baker/Mendoza/Collidge Specific Plan. He felt that the options
outlined in the memorandum, such as formation of a property
owners association, alley lighting, and starting a newsletter, do
not address the current problems that exist in this
neighborhood. Mayor Monahan mentioned that this topic was
discussed at the City Council Study Session on November 9,
1998, and asked the Assistant Development Services Director
to contact Mr. Millard with additional information. Mayor
Monahan reported that he has been invited to tour the Mesa
North area within the next few weeks.
CONSENT The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar:
CALENDAR Item No." 5, Agreement with David Volz Design, to design a
skateboard park containing a minimum of 3,000 square feet.
MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council
Except Item No. 5 Member Somers, 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.
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Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC)
License
WARRANTS
Approved Warrant
1723 and Warrant
1724/Payroll 825
REJECTED CLAIM
Potts
ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTIONS/Approved
Amendment to the
Agreement with
PeopleSoft for
Computer Software
Approved Renewal
Agreement with
Trauma Intervention
Programs
Adopted Resolution
98-100 Supporting
OCTA's Urban Rail
Project
Awarded Contract
to Quality Fence for
Bark Park Fence;
and Approved Bud-
get Adjustment No.
99-50
Agreement with
David Volz to
Design Skateboard
Park at Lions Park
Alcoholic. Beverage Control (ABC) License Requests:
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).
The following warrants were approved: Warrant Resolution
1723, funding City 'operating expenses for $695,104.27; and
Warrant Resolution '1724, funding City operating expenses for
$1,042,201.47, ands Payroll 825 for $1,498,330.62.
The claim from Melvin Potts (alleged false arrest, defamation of
character, violation of Civil Rights, etc., by Costa Mesa Police
Department), was rejected.
An Upgrade Amendment to the Software End User License and
Services Agreement (Extended Enterprise Capabilities) was
approved with PeopleSoft USA, Inc., 300 Frank Burr Boulevard,
Teaneck, New Jersey, for $55,000.00, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
Renewal of an agreement was approved with Trauma
Intervention Programs, Inc., 1420 Phillips Street, Vista, for
$12,000.00, to provide volunteers to assist emergency workers
by supporting citizens who are experiencing a
traumatic/emotional ;situation, and the Mayor and Deputy City
Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
Resolution 98-100 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE; CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY'S URBAN, RAIL PROJECT.
Bids received for Bark Park Fence Installation, are on file in the
City Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to Quality Fence
Company, 10933 Garfield Place, South Gate, for
$17,394.00.
Budget Adjustment No. 99-50 for $5,400.00 was
approved.
Item No. 5 on !the Consent Calendar was presented:
Agreement with David Volz Design, 17050 Bushard Street,
Suite 300, Fountain Valley, for $11,975.00, to design a
skateboard park containing a minimum of 3,000 square feet to
be located in Lions Park, at the corner of 18th Street and Park
Avenue. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan felt that a 3,000 -square -foot
park is inadequate, ;and wanted it designed with no less than
10,000 square feet.' She asked if a 10,000 -square -foot facility
could fit on the site,, taking into consideration the retention of
trees and safety issues. The Community Services Director
stated that staff is 'not certain if a 10,000 -square -foot facility
would fit and recommended that Council award the contract
with direction to the consultant that a minimum of 10,000
square feet will be ;required. On motion by Mayor Monahan,
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MOTION seconded by Council Member Erickson, and carried 4-1, Council
Approved Agree- Member Somers voting no, the agreement was approved,
ment direction .was given to design a skateboard park containing a
minimum .of 10,000 square feet at Lions Park; and the Mayor
and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the
City. Council Member Erickson hoped that the park could be
completed before September, 1999. Council Member Somers
stated that she was concerned about the additional cost to
design a larger park, and felt that before giving approval for the
project, more specific details on design costs should be
addressed.
PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced, that this was the time and
Appeal of place set for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the
PA -98-69, Cotcher/ Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit PA -98 -
The Lease Outlet 69 from Marina Rau and John Cotcher, representing The Lease
Outlet, Inc., 1545 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for a
conditional use permit to allow retail sales and leasing of
automobiles in an existing commercial building, located at the
above address in a C2 zone. Environmental Determination:
Exempt. The Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in
the City Clerk's office. No communications received. The
Assistant Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda
Report dated December 1, 1998.
has been spent in tenant improvements, such as new paint,
refurbished office, 'resurfaced parking lot, and state-of-the-art
outdoor lighting.
Council Member Cowan asked Mr. Cotcher if it would be
acceptable to him to amend Condition of Approval No. 4 to
identify the main purpose of the business as a long-term leasing
operation with incidental sales or rentals permitted. Mr.
Cotcher responded in the affirmative.
John Cotcher, 2823. North San Fernando Boulevard, Burbank,
President of The Lease Outlet, Inc., reported that the Planning
Commission's decision to deny the conditional use permit was
based on the following findings: outdoor display of cars will
further impact the nonconforming parking; the property's
location next to a frontage road would result in awkward
circulation for the site; and staff has historically recommended
denial for automotive sales uses that rely on outdoor display
outside of Harbor Boulevard. He stated that he has accepted
eight of the nine Conditions of Approval but can only agree to a
portion of Condition of Approval No: 4, which states that no
sales or rentals shall be permitted. He advised Council that The
Lease Outlet is not a traditional auto sales business; however,
they have leased 85 vehicles since they have been in operation
and three lease returns have been sold. He stated that walk-in
traffic is virtually non-existent because their business is
primarily acquired through advertising on the radio, in
newspapers, and on the internet. He felt that parking is more
than adequate because there are 12 on-site parking spaces and
one handicap space for customers and staff, and that The
Lease Outlet has no impact on off-site circulation of traffic. He
showed photographs of the surrounding businesses and
believed that his operation would be compatible with those
developm'e'nts. Mr. Cotcher reported that over $100,000.00
has been spent in tenant improvements, such as new paint,
refurbished office, 'resurfaced parking lot, and state-of-the-art
outdoor lighting.
Council Member Cowan asked Mr. Cotcher if it would be
acceptable to him to amend Condition of Approval No. 4 to
identify the main purpose of the business as a long-term leasing
operation with incidental sales or rentals permitted. Mr.
Cotcher responded in the affirmative.
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Joan Allison, 1555 ;Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, owner of
Allison Marine, showed photographs of The Lease Outlet
displaying approximately 30 vehicles on their lot. She believed
that the prices shown on the vehicles are sale prices, not lease
prices. Ms. Allison ,thought that parking is inadequate and that
the business is not compatible with the surrounding area.
Council Member Erickson stated that when he visited the site,
he saw many cars on the lot and in the customer parking area
marked "for sale". !He believed the business was incompatible
with the neighborhood and could succeed as it was originally
intended, as an office use for automobile leasing.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
MOTION/Adopted A motion was made; by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
Resolution 98-101, Council Member Dixon, and carried 4-1, Mayor Monahan voting
Upholding the Plan- no, to uphold the Planning Commission's decision by adoption
ning Commission's of Resolution 98-10;1, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Denial OF THE CITY OF, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING
CONDITIONAL USE; PERMIT PA -98-69, based on the finding
contained in Exhibit A.
OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of December
Purchase and Sale 7, 1998, purchase and sale agreement with the Hanson Family
Agreement for Trust for surplus City property at 110 Del Mar Avenue/2600
110 Del Mar Ave- Newport Boulevard (Assessor Parcel Nos. 439-071-08, and 09).
nue and 2600 The Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report
Newport Boulevard dated December 14, 1998.
MOTION/Approved A motion was made; by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
Agreement
Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to approve the
agreement and authorize the City Manager and Deputy City
Clerk to sign on behalf of the City.
OLD BUSINESS
The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of November
Sign ,Regulations
16, 1998, an ordinance amending Sections 13-111, 13-112,
13-114, Table 13-115 of Sections 13-115, 13-118, 13-123,
and of Section 19-304(a) of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code
relating to sign regulations. The City Attorney summarized his
Report No. .98-86 dated December 9, 1998, noting that a
Council Member suggested a change in the wording in Section
13-118(c)(4) to read: ..."Advertising specific products or
services is prohibited.". He pointed out that this ordinance
would permit political signs in the public right-of-way subject to
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time limitations; however, they would need to be removed
within 24 hours after the date of an election.
In response to a question from Council Member Somers, the
City Attorney stated that the intent of the proposed ordinance
is to prohibit affixing portable signs on light standards, signs, or
other structures in the public rights-of-way.
John Feeney, 1154 Dorsett Lane, Costa Mesa, asked if the
proposed ordinance � would allow signs in the center medians
and if the Westec security patrol signs that are posted in his
neighborhood on the light standards would be allowed to
remain. The City Attorney replied that signs in the center
medians would not be allowed and that the Westec security
signs would have to be removed. Mr. Feeney believed that the
City would have a problem enforcing the ordinance.
The City Attorney responded to a question from Council
Member Erickson by stating that if the City allows Westec
security signs to be affixed to the street architecture, than all
other signs could be affixed as well.
MOTION/Referred A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
to the Planning Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 4-1, Council Member
Commission and Somers voting no, to refer this item to the Planning Commission
Staff Directed to for their recommendations; to add the words "or services" to
Bring Back Various the last line of Section 13-118(c)(4); to direct staff to bring
Ways to Allow the back a report outlining options which would allow Westec
Westec Security security signs to remain in the North Costa Mesa neighborhood;
Signs to delete medians from the proposed ordinance; and to request
the Planning Commission to review Section 13-123(a)(4)
regarding signs placed in the public rights-of-way within 14
days of an election.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Cowan's concerns, Council
Member Erickson stated that the motion was made with the
intent to exclude medians in their entirety.
Council Member Somers opposed the motion because she
preferred prohibiting all signs in the public rights-of-way and
believed that enforcement will be a problem for staff.
Mayor Monahan supported the motion; however, he did
express his concerns regarding enforcement.
OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented City Council Policy No. 000-2,
Council Policy No. Appointed Commissions, Committees, and Boards, (Ordinance
000-2, Appointed 98-25 was adopted at the meeting of December 7, 1998). The
Commissions, City Attorney summarized his Report No. 98-84A dated
Committees, and December 15, 1999, noting that the proposed effective date
Boards would be February 1, 1999. He reported that the policy
clarifies the procedures, quorum, vacancies and rotation of
presiding officers for City Council appointed commissions,
committees, and boards.
MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by
Council Policy No. Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, adopting City
000-2 Council Policy No. 000-2, effective February 1, 1999.
OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a report from the Fire Marshal
1998 Weed on 1998 Weed Abatement charges. The Fire Marshal
Abatement Charges summarized the Agenda Report dated December 7, 1998,
which shall be posted for. a minimum of three days on the City
Hall bulletin board. He noted that prior to the City's contractor
abating the weeds, all twenty-seven parcels were abated by the
respective property owners, thus no costs were incurred by the
City.
MOTION/Received A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by
and Filed Report Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, the report was
received and filed.
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OLD BUSINESS
Final Design For
Seismic Retrofit of
City Hall and
Corporation Yard
MOTION/Approved
Final Design for
Seismic Retrofit
NEW BUSINESS
City Council
Salaries and
Benefits
MOTION/Adopted
Resolution 98-102
NEW BUSINESS
Spring 1999
Neighbors -for -
Neighbors
Council Member Erickson felt that the implementation of the
weed abatement program is necessary to protect homes in the
event of a fire.
The Deputy City Clerk presented a recommendation for the final
design for Seismic Retrofit of City Hall and Corporation Yard:
Direct Black & Veatch, 800 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600,
Los Angeles, to proceed with preparation of the final design
documents for the City Hall and Corporation Yard as
originally planned; with the retrofit of City Hall based on the
Office of Emergency Services (OES) approved exterior steel
braced frame alternative.
The Public Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated
December 14, 1998.
A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, approving the final
design for Seismic Retrofit of City Hall and Corporation Yard.
The Deputy City Clerk -presented a resolution to reinstate City
Council salaries and benefits pursuant to Costa Mesa Municipal
Code Section 2-21. The City Attorney summarized his Report
No. 98-85 dated December 9, 1998.
Dan Goldmann, 2324 College Drive, Costa Mesa, supported the
resolution because Council Members contribute much time and
effort in the performance of their duties.
On motion by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Cowan, and carried '4-1, Council Member Erickson voting no,
Resolution 98-102 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, TO
REINSTATE CITY COUNCIL SALARIES AND BENEFITS
PURSUANT TO COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
2-21, re-establishing salaries at $690.00 per month; and
restoring benefits to' the same level received by management
employees.
The Deputy City Clerk presented the Spring 1999 Neighbors -
for -Neighbors Community Cleanup. The Housing Rehabilitation
Coordinator summarized the Agenda Report dated December
7, 1998.
Council Member Erickson stated that he would like the Spring
1999 cleanup to focus on single-family, owner -occupied homes
of the elderly, the handicapped, or low income residents.. He
stated that he would not support a cleanup for nonowner
occupied multi -family units because he believed that negligent
owners would benefit rather than the tenants.
The Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator explained that
approximately 10 single-family homes in various sections of the
City could be included in the cleanup event, or sites could be
selected from the current low-income waiting list, or staff could
come back to Council with other alternatives, targeting the
handicapped and/or senior citizens.
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Mayor Pro Tem Cowan asked that staff bring back to Council
several options as opposed to just the low-income waiting list,
and to outline that which can be accomplished in terms of
notifying and qualifying senior citizens, the handicapped, and
low-income housing residents.
MOTION/Gave A motion was made Council Member Erickson, seconded by
Directions to Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, directing staff to come
Staff back with a program wherein owner -occupied, single-family
homes can be targeted and improved, mainly for low-income,
handicapped, or senior citizens.
CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney presented his Report No. 98-87 dated
REPORT/Council December 15, 1998, which includes an ordinance amending
Relations with City Section 2-106 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code regarding City
Employees Council relations with.,City employees.
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Council Member Somers expressed her concerns with some of
the language in the proposed ordinance: Section 2-106(b),
which would require Council Members to request information
through management personnel only; and other portions in the
ordinance that would force Council to vote on any requests for
information from staff. She understood that the intent of the
ordinance is to avoid burdening staff with numerous requests;
however, she felt it is incumbent upon a Council Member to
search out and obtain the appropriate information. She added
that the ordinance needs to be discussed further at a Council
Study Session.
MOTION/Referred
to the February 8, A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded by
1999, Council Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, referring this item to
Study Session the Council Study Session scheduled for February 8, 1999.
CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to
REPORT/Request Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss the following:
for Closed Session: Terry J. Burchynsky v. City of Costa Mesa, et al, Orange
Burchynsky v. City County Superior Court Case No. 78-72-68; and negotiations
and Appointment of concerning the appointment of a City Attorney and a
City Attorney compensation package. Council decided that a closed session
was not required for the Burchynsky case.
The City Attorney read the recommended action regarding
Burchynsky v. City of Costa Mesa, et al: The City received a
settlement offer from the plaintiff in the amount of $41,000.00
and he recommended accepting the settlement offer.
MOTION/Accepted A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
Plaintiff's Offer Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, approving the City
Attorney's'' recommendation as stated above.
The Mayor announced that closed session regarding
Appointment of a City Attorney and compensation package
would be held at the conclusion of regular business.
COUNCIL Council Member Dixon mentioned that she was happy to
COMMENTS/Happy be serving on City Council and wished everyone a happy
Holidays holiday.
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Recognition for the Council Member Somers stated that in the upcoming year she
Trauma Intervention would like to recognize the volunteers from the Trauma
Program Volunteers Intervention Program;, who have assisted the City's emergency
workers by providing support to citizens who are experiencing
a traumatic and emotional situation. She also wished the City
Attorney good luck on his new position in Florida and wished
everyone happy holidays.
City School Liaison
Council Member Erickson reported on items that were
Committee Update;
discussed at the City School Liaison Committee meeting of
and Fairview Park
December 14, 1998: the City and Newport -Mesa Unified
Restroom Ground
School District are applying for a State of California Department
Breaking Ceremony
of Education grant ;which would incorporate an educational
element into the existing after-school programs; and the School
District restroom facilities will be open on the first weekend of
January, 1999, in time to accommodate the numerous people
who will be attending the Costa Mesa Classic Soccer
Tournament. He also 'reported that the Development Services
Director had asked about the possibility of placing on a future
agenda, discussion !of the School District development fees
being processed through the City's "one-stop" permit center
which is currently being developed. Council Member Erickson
announced that the Orange County Model Engineers
Association have invited Council to attend the ground breaking
ceremony on January 9, 1999, for the new restroom facility at
Fairview Park. He also wished the City Attorney good luck in
his future endeavors:
Staff Presentations Mayor Pro Tem Cowan wished the City Attorney and his family
on Council Agendas good luck on their move to Florida. She asked that Council
consider placing on! future agendas, presentations from staff
which would provide updates on matters that would not
necessarily require Council action. She also requested that
staff prepare an update on the middle school program, and on
the Orange Avenue rehabilitation project.
ADJOURNED TO
SPECIAL REDEV- At 8:35 p.m., Mayor Monahan adjourned the regular City
ELOPMENT Council meeting to a special Redevelopment Agency
AGENCY MEETING meeting:
ROLL CALL Agency Members Present: Chairperson Heather Somers
Vice Chairperson Libby Cowan
Agency Member Gary Monahan
Agency Member Joe Erickson
Agency Member Linda Dixon
Officials Present: Executive Director Allan Roeder
NEW BUSINESS Chairperson Somers` presented from the City Council Study
Televising Session of December 14, 1998, Agency Member Monahan's
Redevelopment request to televise future Redevelopment Agency meetings to
Agency Meetings be held in the Council Chambers. She referenced the Video
Production Coordinator's report dated December 15, 1998,
which indicates that the meetings could be handled by the
existing staff and is ,within the current budget. She stated that
if it is the Agency's' desire to move forward with cablecasting
the Redevelopment' Agency's monthly meetings with tape
replay, it would go into effect on January 11, 1999.
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MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Agency Member Monahan;, seconded
Televising Red- by Agency Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, 'to approve
evelopment Agency televising the Redevelopment Agency meetings to be held in
Meetings the Council Chambers.
Council Member Erickson expressed concern about televising
committee meetings, and asked that Council be advised of the
cost to prepare the conference room for video taping, and the
affect televising would have on these informal types of
committee meetings where the members do not make any
binding, final decisions.
COUNCIL MEETING At 8:40 p.m., Chairperson Somers adjourned the special
RECONVENED Redevelopment Agency meeting and the regular City Council
meeting was reconvened.
ADJOURNMENT TO At 8:45 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed
CLOSED SESSION session in first floor Conference Room A to discuss selection of
a City Attorney.
MEETING
RECONVENED
No Action Taken on
City Attorney
Appointment
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Monahan reconvened the meeting at 9:30 p.m., and the
action taken during closed session was announced.
No action was taken by City Council regarding the
appointment of a City Attorney and a compensation
package.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
Deputy City I rk of the City of Costa Mesa
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