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REGULAR: MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
OCTOBER 18, 1999
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in
regular session October 18, 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 Pastor Tim Steward, Real Life
Community 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
ORAL C10MMUNI- Robert Graham, 3260' Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, reported
CATIONS that he has received an overwhelming -number of cards from
West 19tH Street Costa Mesa property. - owners expressing both positive and
Extension negative reactions to the extension of West 19th Street =to
Huntington Beach,, and believed that this information should
be included in the West Side Specific Plan. He felt that since
Council has excluded the option of considering the extension
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Jerry Scheer
Development Services Director
Donald Lamm
Public Services Director William
Morris
Budget and Research Officer
Carol Jacobs
Recreation Manager Stacia
Mancini
Operations Division Chief Ken
Soltis
Administrative Services
Commander Dick Greer
Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott
MINUTES
On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council
October 4, 1999
Member Somers, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular
meeting of October 4, 1999, were approved.
ORDINANCES AND
A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded
RESOLUTIONS
by Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to read all
ordinances and resolutions by title only.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Monahan announced that the following items have
been withdrawn from the agenda: Public Hearing No. 3,
Resolution accepting tax share agreement with the County of
Orange; .and Public Hearing No. 4, Resolution of application
for annexation of, the Heinz Kaiser/Backbay High School
Neighborhood (Annexation 99-01/Subarea 3).
ORAL C10MMUNI- Robert Graham, 3260' Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, reported
CATIONS that he has received an overwhelming -number of cards from
West 19tH Street Costa Mesa property. - owners expressing both positive and
Extension negative reactions to the extension of West 19th Street =to
Huntington Beach,, and believed that this information should
be included in the West Side Specific Plan. He felt that since
Council has excluded the option of considering the extension
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of West 19th Street in the West Side Specific Plan, a separate
study should be conducted to determine the potential benefits
for the City. Mayor. Monahan suggested that Mr. Graham
submit a letter and the cards as public record, but explained
that the City has a number of the responses on record from
last year. ' Mayor :,Pro Tem Cowan explained that the 19th
Street bridge is being studied through the Santa Ana River
Crossings (SARX) Study because this is a traffic issue, not a
land use or an economic issue.
Raised Sidewalk Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, stated
Problem that his son's stroller was damaged while they were walking
on the raised portion of a sidewalk located by the Costa Mesa
High School student parking lot on the eastbound side of
Fairview Road., He expressed concern for the numerous
sidewalks along Baker Street that are in need of repair.
Santa Ana Heights Russ Niewiarowski, 20102 Kline Drive, Santa Ana Heights,
Annexation opposed the annexation of homes in the west side of Santa
Ana Heights into Costa Mesa's sphere of influence. He
invited the City Council and members of the public to attend
a resident's meeting to be held at John Crean's home, 2300
Mesa Drive, on Tuesday, October 19, 1999, at 6:30 p.m. He
advised that an invitation had also been extended to the
Newport Beach City Council. The Mayor pointed out that
annexations in general will be discussed at a future City
Council Study Session, and residents in the unincorporated
areas will be notified of the date.
CONSENT On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council
CALENDAR Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, all Consent Calendar items
MOTION/Approved were approved as recommended.
READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and
processed:
Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: P. Grigaitis;
Mercury Insurance Group; and Carol Winter.
SET FOR PUBLIC
Resolution 99-69 was adopted: A RESOLUTION
OF THE
HEARING/Adopted
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA
MESA,
Resolution 99-69,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO ORDER THE
Setting Hearing for
VACATION OF PUBLIC ALLEY NO. 102,
located
east of
December 6, 1999
Orange Avenue, south of Cabrillo Street,
setting
a public
hearing on December 6, 1999, at 6:30 p.m.
-WARRANTS
The following warrants were approved:
Approved Warrant
Warrant Resolution 1766, funding
City
operating
1766/Payroll 920
expenses for $1,070,508.94; and
Payroll
920 for
$1,501,406.27.
Approved Warrant
Warrant Resolution 1767, funding
City
operating
1767
expenses for $716,188.93.
ADMINISTRATIVE Resolution 99-70 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE
ACTIONS/Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
Resolution 99-70, CALIFORNIA, TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR
Awarding Sole PURCHASE OF DIESEL EXHAUST FILTERS FOR THE
Source Contract COSTA MESA FIRE DEPARTMENT, to Ward Diesel Filter
Em
for Diesel Exhaust Systems, Inc., 211 East 14th Street, Elmira Heights,
Filters to Ward
New York, for an amount not to exceed
Diesel
$100,000.00.
Adopted Resolution
Resolution No. 99-71 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE
99-71, Awarding
CITY COUNCIL ;OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
Sole Source Con-
CALIFORNIA, TO. AUTHORIZE AND AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
tract for Finger-
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO AUTOMATED
print Devices to
FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION DEVICES FOR THE COSTA
Digital Biometrics
MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT, to Digital Biometrics, Inc., 603
Lot for Harvest
South Miliken, Suite K, Ontario, for an amount not to exceed
Festival
$63,100.00.
Awarded City-wide The bid received for City-wide Annual "ADA" Improvements
"ADA" Improve- (12 -month period),' Project No. 99-13, is on file in the .City
ments, Project No. Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to S. Parker
99-13, to S. Parker Engineering, Inc., 10059 Whippoorwill Avenue, Fountain
Engineering Valley, for $74,900.00.
Adopted Resolution Resolution 99-72 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE
99-72, Revising CITY COUNCIL OF.. THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
Pay Ranges for the CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE PAY RANGES FOR JOB
Costa Mesa Police CLASSIFICATIONS, REPRESENTED BY THE COSTA MESA
Association; POLICE ASSOCIATION TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED
Approved Budget LABOR MARKETPLACE PURSUANT TO THE 1999-2001
Adjustment 00-31 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU); and Budget
Adjustment No. 007'31 for $477,290.00, was approved.
Approved Budget Budget Adjustment, No. 00-29 was approved for $25,000.00,
Adjustment 00-29, to appropriate funding' for purchase and installation of a new
Installation of a traffic signal at; Paularino Avenue and the SR -55
New Traffic Signal Freeway.
Authorized Hiring Authorization was ,given to hire a full-time Assistant Planner
of Assistant replacing an unfilled half -job share Associate Planner position
Planner in the Development Services Department.
Approved Agree- Agreement with Robert Bein, William Frost and Associates,
ment with RBF for 14725 Alton Parkway; Irvine, for $65,000.00, to prepare the
Preparation of
General ' Plan Program Environmental Impact Report; the
General Plan
Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on
E.I.R.; Approved
behalf of the City; and Budget Adjustment No. 00-30 for
Budget Adjustment
$65,000.00, was approved for the preparation of necessary
00-30
environmental documentation for the City's General Plan
Update.
Approved Request
An agreement was approved with Newport -Mesa Christian
for Use of Parking
Center, 2599 Newport Boulevard, for use of the City Hall and
Lot for Harvest
Police Department parking lots for their annual Harvest
Festival
Festival on October 31, 1999, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
and the City Manager was authorized to sign on behalf of the
City.
PUBLIC HEARING The -Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and
Local Law Enforce- place set for the public hearing to consider recommendations
ment Block Grant from the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Citizens'
(LLEBG) Advisory Committee on expenditure of the 1997-98 block
grant funds; ' and Budget Adjustment No. 00-28 for
$12,250.00 in matching funds from the 1998 Citizens'
Option for Public Safety. The Affidavit of Publication is on
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file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were
received. The Administrative Services Commander
summarized the Agenda Report dated September 17, 1999.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded
Expenditures; by Council Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, to approve the
Approved Budget recommended expenditures and to approveBudget
Adjustment 00-28 Adjustment No. 00-28.
PRESENTATION Shirley Willard, 1840 Oriole Drive, Costa Mesa, representing
ReLeaf Costa Mesa ReLeaf Costa Mesa, presented the Mayor with a check for
$3,314.00, the final payment from the Proposition 70 grant
funds and explained that over 600 trees were planted with
the grant monies. She suggested that anyone interested in
having a tree planted should call 714-546-3941.
PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and
Parking Regulations place set for the public hearing to consider revisions to
and Design parking regulations and design standards: ordinance
Standards amending Chapter VI of Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal
Code relating to off-street parking standards; and a resolution
adopting revised parking design standards. The Affidavit of
Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No
communications were received.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Mayor
Continued to Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, the public hearing was
November 1, 1999 continued to the meeting of November 1, 1999.
PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and
Annexation of place set for the public hearings to consider the following:
Heinz Kaiser/
Backbay High Resolution entering into a tax share agreement with the
School Neighbor- County of Orange relating to the annexation of two
hood (Annexation county islands along Bristol Street and the area generally
99-01 /Subarea 3) described as the Heinz Kaiser/Backbay High School
Neighborhood; and
Resolution requesting the Local Agency Formation
Commission to initiate proceedings for the annexation of
the Heinz Kaiser/Backbay High School Neighborhood
(Annexation 99-01/Subarea 3). The Affidavit of
Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office.
Communications were received on Public Hearing No. 4
opposing the annexation from Robert W. Ashin, 390 Seawind
Drive, Newport Beach; John and Betty Merritt, 2072 Tustin
Avenue, Newport Beach; Blaine and Joan Conk, 2645
Redlands Drive, Costa Mesa; and Frank Vining, 2074 Tustin
Avenue, Newport Beach. A communication was received
from Jorn S. Rossi, 3848 Campus Drive, Suite 201, Newport
Beach, an attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vining,
advising that a lawsuit will be filed to enjoin the annexation
and claiming damages due to a decrease in their property
value if the annexation proceeds.
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ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Monahan announced that the above public hearings
Items Withdrawn have been withdrawn from the agenda, and reported that
from the Agenda annexations will be discussed at a future City Council Study
Session. ;
Regarding Public Hearing No. 4, Robert Ashin, 390 Seawind
Drive, Newport Beach, presented Council with the following
letters from homeowners (all with Newport Beach addresses)
indicating opposition to the annexation of their properties to
the City of Costa Mesa: Laurie Rhodes, 381 Seawind Drive;
Touraj and Jila Hakim!, 394 Seawind Drive; Alison Ruday,
384 Seawind Drive;' Jessica Ching, 387 Seawind Drive;
Martha and Arthur'Toft, 388 Seawind Drive; David and Amy
Medina, 392 Seawind Drive; Michael Steiner, 389 Seawind
Drive; Judith Chapel, 386 Seawind Drive; and Joseph Gray,
no address given.
OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of October
Issuance of Permits 4, 1999, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 99-14,
for the Sale of Safe the issuance of permits for the sale .of safe and sane
and Sane Fireworks fireworks.
The City Attorney, responded to a question from Council
Member Erickson' by stating that the ordinance adds
subsection (c) to th;e current code, and will not change the 50
percent or more Costa .Mesa resident requirement.
MOTION/Adopted On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council
Ordinance 99-14 Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 99-14 was
given second reading and adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL :OF- THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9-181 OF THE COSTA
MESA MUNICIPAL' CODE TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF
PRINCIPAL AND PERMANENT MEETING PLACE AS IT
RELATES TO THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS.
OLD BU113INESS The Deputy City it, presented a request from Latham &
Request for Re- Watkins, 650 Town Center Drive, Suite 2000, Costa Mesa,
hearing for PA- for rehearing of the City Council's October 4, 1999, decision
99-13 approving Conditional 'Use Permit PA -99-13, for Yellowstone
Women's First Step House, 154 East Bay Street.
MOTION/Granted A motion was made by Mayor. Monahan, seconded by Mayor
Request for Re- Pro Tem; Cowan, and carried 5-0, determining that grounds
hearing
exist to grant the request for rehearing for Condition of
Approval No. 3. The rehearing will be conducted at the
meeting of November 15, 1999:
OLD BUSINESS
The Deputy City; Clerk presented TeWinkle Bark Park
TeWinkle Bark
Improvements: Parks, .Recreation Facilities, and Parkways
Park Improve-
Commission recommendation: (1) Approve Scheme Three in
ments
its entirety with turf as the surface material if the funding is
adequate, based on final design estimates; (2) If final design
estimates are higher than the remaining budget, provide for
alternative plan for; improvements which exclude items listed
in the cost estimate for Scheme Three suggested as low
priority by the Bark Park Volunteer Committee; (3) Bark Park
Volunteer Committee .form a nonprofit organization with
which the City can' enter into an agreement prior to
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Maryann Marks, Chairman, Bark Park Volunteer Committee,
stated that repair of part of the watering system has allowed
for a grass turf surface to emerge; however, the Committee
would like to ensure that they are allowed to proceed at their
own expense to add to the new grass. surface. She indicated
a desire to contact turf, grass, and seed companies to
determine their interest in testing for grass hardiness. She
stated that members of the committee would like to research
the decomposed granite surface, and to have the semi-
monthly mowing changed to weekly. She indicated that they
would be willing to continue to pay for the pest control
spraying. She asked that guidelines be created, noting that
the committee would like to be included in all issues that are
raised and will continue to educate the park users on keeping
the bark park clean. Ms. Marks stated that the removal of
full trash bags to the dumpster is an issue that needs to be
negotiated, and she mentioned the possibility of an outside
firm coming in to perform that task.
MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by
Scheme Three with Mayor Monahan, and carried 5-0, to approve Scheme Three
Modifications with the following modifications: not install turf, and allow
whatever grows to grow; direct staff to research and
coordinate a decision with the Bark Park Volunteer Committee
construction of improvements; and (4) Direct staff to
negotiate an agreement with the Bark Park Volunteer
Committee . to provide for the ongoing down time for
maintenance and renovation of the turf and that any
additional cost for replacement turf in the future will be
absorbed' by the Bark Park Volunteer Committee. The Public
Services Director reviewed- the Agenda Report dated October
11, 1999, and showed an overhead transparency illustrating
the three Schemes.
Mayor Pro Tem Cowan recommended the following changes
to Scheme Three: not install the Bermuda grass because of
the installation process, the time of year, and the growing
season that it. requires; however, she indicated that she
would support the installation of a new irrigation system and
allowing whatever grows to grow, maintaining that as a "turf
surface"; make the sidewalks a compacted decomposed
granite instead of concrete, and widen them to six -feet to
allow for wheelchairs; , replace the concrete pad with
decomposed granite; remove the cost of the demolition and
removal of the building from the project; and change the
relationship from a "License Agreement" to a "Letter of
Understanding" between the Committee and the City; that the
City maintains responsibility for the capital maintenance of
the facility, the "whatever grows grow" area, the
maintenance .of the DG paths, and pads, utilities, with the
possibility of establishing a baseline for the first 12 months of
operation; to maintain a bark park hotline; and for the
committee to purchase, placement, and maintenance, of all
interior amenities such as benches, tables, bulletin boards;
keeping the park and parking lot free and clean of animal
feces and trash; educate the park users; Capital Improvement
Projects and funding for same shall be negotiated per project,
all projects will be managed as per City policy and by City
staff or as designated.
Maryann Marks, Chairman, Bark Park Volunteer Committee,
stated that repair of part of the watering system has allowed
for a grass turf surface to emerge; however, the Committee
would like to ensure that they are allowed to proceed at their
own expense to add to the new grass. surface. She indicated
a desire to contact turf, grass, and seed companies to
determine their interest in testing for grass hardiness. She
stated that members of the committee would like to research
the decomposed granite surface, and to have the semi-
monthly mowing changed to weekly. She indicated that they
would be willing to continue to pay for the pest control
spraying. She asked that guidelines be created, noting that
the committee would like to be included in all issues that are
raised and will continue to educate the park users on keeping
the bark park clean. Ms. Marks stated that the removal of
full trash bags to the dumpster is an issue that needs to be
negotiated, and she mentioned the possibility of an outside
firm coming in to perform that task.
MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by
Scheme Three with Mayor Monahan, and carried 5-0, to approve Scheme Three
Modifications with the following modifications: not install turf, and allow
whatever grows to grow; direct staff to research and
coordinate a decision with the Bark Park Volunteer Committee
on whether to use decomposed -granite (DG) or concrete;
determine how the pads and paths will interact; widen the
sidewalks to six -feet; remove the cost of the demolition and
removal of the building from the funding of this project but
not from:future consideration; change the relationship from a
"License Agreement" to a "Letter of Understanding" and
include the above comments between the Mayor Pro Tem and
Maryann' Marks (including clarifications where necessary);
and the 'Bark Park Volunteer Committee shall form a non-
profit organization, and include the following
recommendations: ! A) City responsibilities - 1. .Capital
maintenance to the same levels as any other park (irrigation
system maintained; parking lot maintenance, sweeping, and
repair; trash pick-up and dumping fees; porta-potty rental and
maintenance; tree and shrubbery trimming, limb pick-up.) 2.
Turf area (weekly' or semi-monthly mowing, fertilizer and
aerating once or twice a year, spraying for pest control, as
needed.) 3. Mai6tenance of DG paths and pads. 4. As
needed, assistance from Public Safety. 5. Utilities, to a
baseline set in the first 12 months of new operation. 6. Fund
a Bark Park Hotline. B) 'Bark Park Volunteer Committee
responsibilities: 1.' Purchase, placement, and maintenance of
all interior amenities including but not limited to benches,
tables, bulletin boards, other desired site amenities. 2.
Keeping the park and: parking. lot free and clean of animal
feces and- trash. 3: The education of the park users. 4. The
moving of full trash bags to the dumpster.. 5. The provision
of supplies for feces clean-up (bags, scoop poops, shovels,
etc.) 6. Utilities above the established baseline. 7.
Notification to City: of needed repairs or issues of concern. 8.
All marketing, public relations, and educational materials. 9.
Daily monitoring and 'maintenance of the Bark Park Hotline.
10. May broadcast grass seed throughout park. C) Capital
Improvement Projects and funding for same shall be
negotiated per .project. For example, future lighting of the
park shall be negotiated. All projects will be managed as per
City policy and bye City staff or as designated by Director of
Public Services; no changes or alterations to the physical
contour,- features,' improved landscaping, shall be made
without the City's, full consent. D) City will turn over all
donated funds to !Committee upon establishment of a bank
account in the name of the Committee. E) Regular
maintenance schedules and long-term maintenance projects
scheduling shall be, scheduled as negotiated.
Council Member Erickson thanked Mayor Pro Tem Cowan for
her work with the Bark Park Volunteer Committee and her
recommendations.
The City Manager asked the maker of the motion if the letter
of understanding includes authorization for staff to complete
execution. The 'maker of the motion responded in the
affirmative.
OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented Budget Adjustment No. 00 -
The New Down- 34 appropriating $1,693,000.00 in additional funding from
town Recreation various funding, sources outlined in the Fiscal Review section
Facility of -the report to provide adequate funding for the construction
of the new Downtown Recreation Facility; Appropriate Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program funds from the Governor's Office of
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Emergency Services, for $186,750.00, to the new
Downtown Recreation Facility project; and Budget Adjust-
ment No. 00-15 for $186,750.00. The Recreation Manager
reviewed the Agenda Report dated October 8, 1999.
MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by
Adjustments Mayor Monahan, and ---carried 5-0, to approve Budget
00-15, and 00-34; Adjustment No. 00-34, to accept the grant; and to approve
Accepted Grant Budget Adjustment No. 00-15.
OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the 1999-2000 First
1999-2000 Quarter Community Objectives. The Budget and Research
Community Officer summarized the Agenda Report dated October 8,
Objectives 1999, noting a correction on Page 12, Community Objective
98-134: "Complete SARX Study", estimated the Completion
Date from November/December 1999 to January/February
2000.
Mayor Pro Tem Cowan asked the status of Objective 98-1313,
Page 20, "Complete a survey as to the interest of the
community in accepting an assessment to rebuild arterial
block walls and undergrounding of utilities". The Public
Services Director stated that this item is tentatively scheduled
for Council review at the November or December, 1999, City
Council Study Session.
MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council
Objectives Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to approve the objectives.
OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk announced that a presentation would
Consultant Pre- be given by Ty Mayfield, Emergency Consulting & Research
sentation of Am- Center, 1947 Camino Vida Roble, No. 200, Carlsbad, on
bulance Services ambulance services. The Operations Division Chief
. summarized the Agenda Report dated October 11, 1999.
Mr. Mayfield's report on the Ambulance Feasibility Study
explained the current Ordinance, Private Contract,
Public/Private Contract, Public/Private Partnership, and the
Fire Department service delivery options that are available.
Mayor Monahan suggested that all questions regarding this
issue be forwarded to the City's Fire Administration
Department and/or Mr. Mayfield.
Mr. Mayfield answered questions from Council regarding
what options other cities are using.
MOTION/Directed A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council
Staff to Set a Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to direct staff to set a
Public Hearing for public hearing for the meeting "of November 15, 1999, and
November 15, questions should be submitted to Fire Administration by
1999 November 1, 1999.
MOTION On motion by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council -Member
Withdrawn Closed Somers, and carried 5-0, the following closed session items
Session Requests were withdrawn:
Yellowstone Women's First Step House, Inc., (threat of
litigation), pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b)(1); and
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Discuss possible litigation between the City and the 32"
Agricultural District - over. operation of the Pacific
Amphitheatre.
The City Manager' stated that he had received information
regarding the second item under Closed Session and will be
reviewing it withl the City Attorney's office before reporting to
Council.
COUNCIL Council Member Dixon stated that she had recently attended
COMMENTS/ the League of California Cities Conference in San Jose, and
League Conference felt that the seminars were a success.
581h Wedding Council Member Somers congratulated her parents on their
Anniversary 581h Wedding Anniversary.
Crime Rate Council Member Erickson commented on a recent newspaper
article that indicated that Costa Mesa's over-all crime rate has
dropped 55'2 percent and the crime rate for juveniles has
dropped 38. percent. He credits this decline to the police
officers, community service providers, churches, schools, and
parents.
League Confer- Mayor Monahan reported that he also attended the League of
ence; Irish Fair; California Cities Conference and will be providing Council and
and Antique Show staff with information received at the conference. He
announced that on October 23 and 24, 1999, the Orange
County Fairgrounds will hold the First Annual Orange County
Irish Fair, sponsored by the Irish Fair Foundation, and will
include a parade on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. He added that the
Costa Mesa Antique show is scheduled for October 29, 30,
31, 1999, also at the Orange County Fairgrounds.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Mayor of the pity of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
Deputy Cityrk of the City of Costa Mesa
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