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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/07/1999 - City Council325 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session September 7, 1999, 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 Father Jerome Henson, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Gary Monahan Mayor Pro Tem Libby Cowan Council Member Joe Erickson Council Member Heather Somers Council Member Linda Dixon Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder City Attorney Jerry Scheer Development Services Director Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Management Analyst Carol Proctor Deputy'City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council August 16, 1999 Member Somers, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 16, 1999, were approved as distributed. 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. PRESENTATION Mayor Monahan read a proclamation commending MetroPro Metropro Road Road Services for their outstanding contribution to citizens and Services businesses within the community by providing high quality roadside towing and customer service for thirty-five years, and presented the document to two representatives from MetroPro. PRESENTATION Mayor Monahan presented the Mayor's award to Debbe Mayor's Award Magnusen in recognition of her work with Project Cuddle, an organization which assists at -risk babies, children, and mothers. He expressed appreciation on behalf of the City for her commitment and dedication to the children of the community. ORAL COMMUNI- John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, addressed the CATIONS gang .and graffiti problems in the Fillmore Way "slum". He Fillmore Way blamed the lenient justice system for repeat offenders being "Slum" allowed to return to this area, and offered to provide Council with a copy of the Cicero, Illinois, gang elimination ordinance. Mr. Feeney condemned businesses within the City which exploit cheap labor, refusing to pay a living wage, which creates slums such as that on Fillmore Way. He commented that the living 326 conditions are deplorable, and stated that the units are unfit for occupancy. Mayor Monahan asked Mr. Feeney to provide a copy of the gang ordinance to the City Manager's office. MacDonald Bruce MacDonald,; a' homeless. person, commented on an Comments incident which occurred on July 18, 1999, and discussed his current situation. CONSENT Item No. 1, Reading Folder, was removed from the Consent CALENDAR Calendar. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Except Item No. 1 Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved as recommended. BUSINESS PERMIT Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose Approved Permit was received from Girl Scout Council of Orange County, 1620 for Girl Scout Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, by soliciting funds door-to-door or Council in booths, in residential and commercial areas, for their Fall Product Sale, from October 1 to December 31, 1999, and for their Cookie Sale, : from January 1 to April 30, 2000. The permit was approved pursuant to Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 9-127(d). WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1759, funding City operating expenses 1759 for $964,691'.71. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1760, funding City operating expenses 1760/Payroll 917 for $75,481.94; and Payroll 917 for $1,520,250.13. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1761, funding City operating expenses 1761 for $567,498.09. ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Newport Frontage Road Traffic Signal ACTIONS/Awarded Improvements, Project No. 99-11, Federal Project No. STPLHG- Contract for Pro- 5312(029) are on file in the City Clerk's office. The contract ject 99-11, to was awarded to Signal Maintenance, Inc., 2283 Via Burton Signal Maintenance Street, Anaheim, for $59,340.00. Accepted Work by Harbor Boulevard Soffit Lighting Under 405 Overpass, Project B. A. Construction No. 98-18, Federal Project No. STPLH-5312(022), was for Harbor Boule- completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director on vard Lighting, Pro- August 6, 1999, by B. A. Construction, 2131 West Valley ject No. 98-18 Place, Anaheim. The work was accepted, the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file a 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 6 months thereafter. Accepted Work By 18th Street Parking Lot Improvements, Project No. 99-03, were GMC Engineering completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director on for 18" Street August 6, 1999, by GMC Engineering, Inc., 586 East Lambert Parking Lot Road, Brea. The work was accepted, the Deputy City Clerk was Improvements authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was Project No. 99-03 given to release retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; 1 1 32'7 and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter Adopted Resolution Resolution 99-56 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 99-56 Revising Fire COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Pay Ranges; REVISING THE PAY RANGES FOR JOB CLASSIFICATIONS Approved Budget REPRESENTED BY THE COSTA MESA FIRE ASSOCIATION TO Adjustment No. REFLECT FIVE STEP RANGES PURSUANT TO THE 1997-2000 00-17 MOU; and Budget Adjustment No. 00-17 for $300,800.00. was approved. READING FOLDER Item 1 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Reading Folder: Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Kristen Crivello on behalf of her son, Ryan Crivello; Mary Kanagy; Dorothy J. Niemi; Joseph A. Noceti; Jeffrey Shaw; and Truckwork, Inc. Alcoholic Beverage Control Requests: North American Brokers, 1814 Tanager Drive, for an original Type 9 and 17 ABC license (beer and wine importer and beer and wind wholesaling, respectively). Club S.hiki, 891 Baker Street, No. A10, for a person-to- person transfer of a Type 48 ABC license (on -sale general for a public premises). Albertsons (formerly Luckys), 2180 Harbor Boulevard, for a person-to-person transfer of a Type 21 ABC license (off -sale general). Albertsons (formerly Stater Brothers), 1175 Baker Street, No. B, for a person-to-person transfer of a Type 21 ABC license (off -sale general). Tatsumi Restaurant, 3033 Bristol Street, No. N, for a person- to-person transfer of a Type 41 ABC license (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). California County Cafe, Inc. (formerly Sfuzzi), 1870 Harbor Boulevard, No. A200, for a person-to-person transfer and premise -to -premise transfer of a Type 47 ABC license (on - sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). Council Member Somers addressed the request from North American Brokers for an original Type 9 and 17 ABC license, stating that the location and distribution point for the operation are not readily apparent. She asked that staff investigate and obtain this additional information. The Development Services Director replied that a report will be prepared for the meeting of September 20, 1999. MOTION On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Mayor Pro Received and Filed Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, the Reading Folder, excluding the request from North American Brokers, was received and filed. 328 PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued GP -99-01, City of from the meeting of June 7, 1999, to consider General Plan Costa Mesa Amendment GP -99-01, for the City of Costa Mesa, to amend the 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 southwest corner of Hamilton and Charle Streets. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. Alternative 1: Adopt Negative Declaration; adopt resolution amending the land use designation from Public and Semi - Public to General Commercial. Alternative 2: Withdraw GP -99-01 and determine the appro- priate land use designation for this property in conjunction with adoption of the West Side Specific Plan; reject existing bid for property purchase, and readvertise after adoption of the West Side Specific Plan. The Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated August 24, 1999. The Public Services Director reported that one bid for the property had been received and was opened approximately six months prior. Phil Morello, Post Office Box 10487, Costa Mesa, stated that there is heavy pedestrian traffic on Hamilton Street from Harbor Boulevard. He objected to the construction of a contractor's yard in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Fred Alaghband, : Vice President,. Advanced Construction Solutions, 17910 Sky Park Circle, Suite 201, Irvine, reported that the firm is a general construction organization, the building is intended for office use, and there will not be a contractor's yard. He reaffirmed their desire to purchase the property, and noted their intent to work with the City towards this end. He assured Council Member Erickson that there would be a standard office building, a warehouse in the back, and no outside storage. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Resolution 99-57 Mayor Monahan, and carried 4-1, Council Member Dixon voting no, to adopt the Negative Declaration; adopt Resolution 99-57, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -99-01 AMENDING THE 1990 GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REGARDING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HAMILTON AND CHARLE STREETS, amending the land use designation from Public and Semi -Public to General Commercial; initiate a rezone to 131; and to accept the bid. Council Member Erickson asked that the record reflect the statements made by Mr. Alaghband regarding the type of development. He expressed his hope, included in the motion, that this does not slow down the process. 329 1 1 PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced the following public hearings: PA -99-10, Ward; and PA -99-13, Continued from the meeting of July 19, 1999, application Thames/Fiala from Council Member Linda Dixon appealing the Planning Commission's approval of Planning Application PA -99-10, for Donald Ward, for a conditional use permit for a drug/alcohol rehabilitation facility with 12 residents plus 2 caretakers occupying a duplex, with some probationary residents (probation related to drug/alcohol abuse offenses), located at 382 Hamilton Street in an R2 -MD zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. Continued from the meeting of July 19, 1999, application from Council Member Joe Erickson appealing the Planning Commission's approval of Planning Application PA -99-13, for Dr. Annemarie Thames, authorized agent for Janet Fiala, for a conditional use permit to legalize a first step recovery facility for up to 14 people and open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings in an existing single-family residence, located at 154 East Bay Street in an R1 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. An application was also received from Latham & Watkins, 650 Town Center Drive, Suite 2000, Costa Mesa, representing Yellowstone Women's First Step House, appealing the Planning Commission's Conditions of Approval. A communication was received from Dorothy Adams, 220 Amherst Road, Costa Mesa, opposing both group home projects, and including a list of sober living homes in Costa Mesa. The Development Services Director asked that the above items be continued since the regulation of group homes will be discussed at the study session of September 13, 1999. MOTION/Continued On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council to September 20, Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, the public hearings were 1999 continued to the meeting of September 20, 1999. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and PA -99-36, place set for the public hearing to consider Master Plan Segerstrom Amendment PA -99-36 for C. J. Segerstrom & Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, to amend Condition of Approval No. 1 of Master Plan Amendment PA -98-90 to allow nighttime construction of the Bear Street bridge located at 3333 Bristol Street and 3333 Bear Street. Environmental Determination: previous Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated August 25, 1999, and, along with the Public Services Director, responded to questions from Council. Robert Klotz, Pillsbury, Madison, and Sutro, 650 Town Center Drive, Suite 700, Costa Mesa, representing C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, announced that he concurs with staff's recommendation. He reported that the proposal sets forth a detailed noise mitigation program. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. 330 MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Resolution 99-58 Council Member' Erickson, to adopt Resolution 99-58, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER PLAN AMEND- MENT PA -99-36,' approving the amendment to Condition of Approval No. 1 for PA -98-90, subject to conditions of approval, and adding Condition of Approval No. 5, "The number of days allowed for the nighttime construction shall be at the discretion of staff, and excessive nighttime construction shall be returned to City Council for approval." Council Member Somers asked that the precise number of days be specified, and suggested 14 days total allowable. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan accepted that amendment to the 'motion,the seconder concurred, and the motion carried 5-0. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of July 19, Civic Center 1999, consideration of preparing a Civic Center relocation Relocation Study study. Budget Adjustment No. 00-18 for $20,000.00. Reimbursement agreements with Vanguard University and Nickolas Shammas. Retain an appraiser to appraise the Civic Center and 1901 Newport Boulevard properties. The Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated August 30, 1999. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, suggested that the City expend monies to determine the value of extending 191`' Street to Huntington Beach. Wendell Maberry, 442 Broadway, Costa Mesa, asked if plans have been developed regarding the Police Department relocation, specifically the communications system and the helicopter pad. The City Manager replied that the current discussion involves relocation of the civic center hall of administration and the police facility, and retaining Fire Station No. 5 and the Communications Center in their present location. He reported that ,the 1901 Newport Boulevard facility would exceed the -total estimated square footage demand by approximately 25,000 to 27,000 square feet. Mr. Maberry stated that he owns property adjacent to the site, and expressed concern regarding traffic impact. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded by Adjustment No 00- Mayor Monahan, and carried 3-2, Council Members Erickson 18, Agreements, and Dixon voting no, to approve Budget Adjustment No. 00-18, and Appraiser to authorize the City Manager to execute the reimbursement agreements with Vanguard University and Nickolas Shammas, and to approve retaining an appraiser. Council Member Erickson opposed the motion, stating that he understood the need for Vanguard University to expand but doubted that the relocation would enhance the City's ability to serve the public. He observed that the present City Hall is centrally located and has good access, stating that the role of government is in its basic services such as safety, and providing 1 n 1 1 1 good parks and streets. Council Member Dixon concurred with Council Member Erickson, noting that the possibilities for the current City Hall site have not been explored. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan supported the motion allowing that sharing the cost of an appraisal is an appropriate step to take. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a resolution containing findings Findings for 3007 for Council's decision on August 16, 1999, for Administrative Samoa Place Adjustment ZA-99-19, upholding the Planning Commission's decision regarding the setback at 3007 Samoa Place, wherein the encroachment for the post was approved, and the encroachment for the building was denied. Jennifer Friend, Wellman and Warren, Attorneys at Law, 4 Venture, Suite 325, Irvine, representing Tracy Stevenson, questioned Council's. authority to revoke the petitioner's building permit. She cited well-established case law which indicates that the City may not revoke a building permit which is issued unless there is a showing of fraud or misrepresen- tation, and felt that such was not the case. She stated that a municipal building permit may not be arbitrarily revoked when, in good faith, the owner has occurred substantial material expense. Council Member Somers replied to Ms. Friend by quoting Section 13-29(e) of the Zoning Code, Review Criteria, as follows: "(1) Compatible and harmonious relationship between the proposed building(s), site development, and use(s), and the building(s), site developments, and uses that exist or have been approved for the general neighborhood."; "(3) Compliance with. any performance standards as prescribed elsewhere in this zoning code."; and Section 13-29(f), Conditions, "The final review authority pursuant to Table 13-29(c), may impose reasonable conditions to assure compliance with the applicable provisions to the zoning code, and to assure compatibility with surrounding properties and uses and to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. The final review authority may also require such written guarantees, cash deposits, recorded land use restrictions, etc., as may be necessary to assure compliance with the conditions." Robin Leffler, 3025 Samoa Place, Costa Mesa, reported that the neighbors did not care about the style of the home at 3007 Samoa Place but took issue with the fact that zoning codes had been violated. Secondly, she objected to the encroachment into the setback. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Resolution 99-59 Council Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, to adopt Resolution 99- 59, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING DENIAL IN PART AND APPROVAL IN PART OF ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT ZA-99-19. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Tracy Request for Re- Stevenson, for rehearing of the City Council's August 16, 1999, hearing, 3007 decision denying Administrative Adjustment ZA-99-19 to allow Samoa Place, a 4 -foot 5 -inch encroachment into the front setback of 3007 Stevenson Samoa Place. The Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated August 30, 1999, stating for the 332 record that City Council, on August 16, 1999, upheld the Planning Commission's partial approval of the administrative adjustment for 3007 Samoa Place. He reported that the applicant had requested the full encroachment to allow the building to extend- into the front setback. Jennifer Friend, Wellman and Warren, Attorneys at Law, 4 Venture, Suite 325, Irvine, representing Tracy Stevenson, stated that the petitioner believes that the evidence has not been fully explored. She indicated that the City refers to the "mass of the building structure" as one of the reasons for denial of the encroachment, and stated that the zoning code sections quoted by Council Member Somers should have been addressed prior to the approval ,of the plans and issuance of the building permit. Ms. Friend reported that "good faith reliance" was made based upon the issuance of the building permit, as well as issuance of the encroachment on July 29, 1997, and then the petitioner began construction. She reiterated that the proper time and place for this discussion was prior to the issuance of the building permit and approval of the plans. She asked that Resolution No. 99749 and Resolution 99-59 be revoked. Council Member Erickson commented that the Agenda Report dated August 12, 1999, indicated that a written notation on a set of conceptual plans for the project does not constitute an approval of the minor modification for an encroachment of two and one-half feet, much less an administrative adjustment on an encroachment of four feet, five inches. He elaborated that the conceptual plans on which this notation appears were not the plans submitted to the City for review in October, 1997, when issuance of the building permit was authorized. Council Member Erickson further noted that the building permit was issued to, the applicant on July 7, 1998, and was issued in error because an administrative adjustment was not first obtained as required 'by the City code. He believed that mistakes were made by both the City and the applicant. MOTION/Denied A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Request for Re- Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to deny the request hearing for rehearing. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented revisions to the Streetscape Streetscape and and Median Development Standards recommended by the Median Develop- Parks, Recreation 'Facilities and Parkways Commission; and a ment Standards resolution enacting the Streetscape and Median Development Standards. The; Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated August 30, 1999. He addressed changes to the document which, had been suggested on Page 15, second paragraph,' delete the word "immediate", and modify the list of proposed median islands to be installed on arterials in order to acknowledge that the review process is required prior to installation, adding the phrase to the second paragraph, "subject to review and approval of appropriate environmental documentation". Mayor Pro Tem Cowan thanked persons who had participated in revising this document, stating that it now provides clearer guidelines and standards for the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission. Council Member Dixon commended the ad hoc committee for their diligence. 333 MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Development Stan- Council Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, to approve revisions to dards; Adopted the Streetscape and Median Development Standards recom- Resolution 99-60 mended by the Commission, including the above modifications noted by the Public Services Director, modify Page 104 to indicate that benches shall be placed at curbside, facing vehicular traffic, and to adopt Resolution 99-60, A RESOLU- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE STREETSCAPE AND MEDIAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an ordinance amending Landscaping Chapter VII of Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code Standards relating to landscaping standards. The Management Analyst reviewed the Agenda Report dated August 25, 1999. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Ordinance 99-13 Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to give Ordinance 99 - Given First Reading 13 first reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER VII OF TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LANDSCAPING STANDARDS, modifying Section 13-106(a)(2)a. as follows: "24 -inch box trees shall be a minimum 8 feet in height as measured from top of soil line in the box, and shall have a caliper of approximately 3 inches in diameter, 18 inches above the top of the root ball, or meet with approval by the Planning Division", deleting "meeting current industry standard". Second reading and adoption are scheduled for the meeting of September 20, 1999. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Refrigerated Refrigerated Services of America, 3001 Red Hill Avenue, No. 6-109, for a Services ABC Type 20 ABC license (off -sale beer and wine). Council Member License Erickson advised that he would abstain from voting on this item because the subject property is within 300 feet of his business. The Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated August 26, 1999. MOTION/Made A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Finding of Conven- Council Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, Council Member ience and Erickson abstaining, to make a finding of public convenience or Necessity necessary for the Refrigerated Services ABC license. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Santa Ana River Crossings SARX Study; West (SARX) Study update, Community Objective 98-134; and West Side Specific Plan Side Specific Plan Status Report No. 9, Community Objective 98-D1. The Development Services Director reported that staff will meet on September 15, 1999, with the Latino Business Council, and on the same date, at 6:30 p.m., a West Side Specific Plan meeting will be held, focusing on businesses in the area who were unable to participate in prior meetings. The Public Services Director announced that a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) will be held at a yet to be determined date in September. Paul Bunney, 984 Linden Place, Costa Mesa, reported that he had attended a West Side Specific Plan meeting recently, and was disappointed to learn that the proposal indicates a preference to narrow 19' Street to reduce traffic. He had noticed an interest by west side residents in having a supermarket in the area. He stressed the importance of retaining the option of a 19t' Street bridge on the County's Master Plan of Arterial Highways. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, observed that if 19th Street were extended, a supermarket would be built, stores would be upgraded, and housing would be improved because the area .would not be isolated. The Public Services Director responded to Mayor Pro Tem Cowan by stating that the SARX Study when completed will provide bridge/no bridge" alternatives. MOTION/Received A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded by and Filed Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to receive and file the reports. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an agreement with Signs of "Signs of Support" Support to secure the advertising, and manufacture and install Program signage on certain City vehicles, remitting 50 percent of the advertising revenue to the City. The City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated September 1, 1999. A question and answer period ensued. Tom Egan, 11893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, asked about the aesthetic aspect of the signage. The City Manager replied that there is one sign allowed per vehicle, and the chosen vehicles are City pickup trucks or street sweepers. MOTION/Approved On motion by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council Member Agreement Erickson, and carried 5-0, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. MOTION A .motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Designated Proceed Council Member Dixon, and carried 3-2, Council Members to Arts Programs Monahan and Erickson voting no, designating the program proceeds to the arts programs. CITY MANAGER'S The City Manager announced stated that the City REPORT/Group Council/Planning Commission joint study session will be held on Homes September 13, 1999, and group homes will also be discussed during the study session and in a Council closed session. COUNCIL Council Member Erickson stated that the Child Care Committee COMMENTS reported that on October 16, 1999, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Consortium Event Orange County Chapter' of the California School Age at Balearic Center Consortium will sponsor their fall institute at Balearic Center. He noted that anyone who would like to attend is welcome, and invited the Mayor to give the welcoming address. He stated Community that the Committee will forward a recommendation to Council Centers to support training on the use of alcohol at the community centers. Council Member Erickson expressed appreciation for the pre -Council meeting dinner which was furnished, free -of - West Side Grocery charge, by a local, grocery store. He suggested informing the Store various grocery stores of the City's interest in having a store on the west side. He' proposed further study of the non -extension Airport Expansion of John Wayne Airport and a limited airport at EI Toro Marine Corps Air Station with conditions, such as curfews and type of aircraft at EI Toro. 1 335 SCAG Video and Mayor Pro Tem Cowan reported that she is the City's Compact Disc representative to the Southern . California Association of Governments (SCAG), a regional planning organization for issues involving transportation, housing, and air quality. She offered a new SCAG video to Council, and suggested that it be run on the City's television channel. In addition, she provided a compact disc which provides information on the regional transportation plan which is available to the public through the Skateboard Park City Clerk's office. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan asked the about status of the proposed skateboard park. The City Manager replied that he would provide a detailed schedule, the criteria, the sites identified, and the time frame to bring the item to the Newport Boulevard Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission and to Revitalization City Council. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan reported that an encouraging amount of rebuilding and revitalization is occurring on Newport Boulevard, and wondered if the planned economic study is necessary: She proposed redirecting the monies set aside for the study to address the previously approved landscaping plan. She asked that this item be considered by Council in the near future. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan reported on requests from the Fairview Park Advisory Committee to reexamine the park ranger request, and for Council to consider a restoration project, submitted by Mr. Jan VanderSloot. 1 ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deputy City lerk of the City of Costa Mesa