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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/15/1999 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA ' NOVEMBER 15, 1999 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session November 15, 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 Council Member Erickson, and invocation by The Reverend Conrad Nordquist, St. John the Divine Episcopal 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 Operations Division Chief Ken Soltis Deputy City Clerk Ruth Delaney MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by November 1, 1999 Council Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, Council Member Somers abstaining, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 1, 1999, were approved as distributed. 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. PRESENTATION Mayor Monahan commended Diane Butler on being named Employee of the Employee of the Month for November, 1999, in appreciation Month of her contributions to the Finance Department/Accounting Division' as an Accounting Supervisor. Ms. Butler is recognized for her skills, abilities, and experience, which have been invaluable in assisting with the complex software implementation process of the PeopleSoft Financials applications. PRESENTATION Mayor Monahan read a proclamation commending the Orange County Orange .County Rescue Mission for the services that . hey Rescue Mission provide to the homeless community. ORAL COMMUNI- Greg Brown, 2501 Christopher Lane, Closta Mesa, provided CATIONS/Side- Council with a letter addressing his concern regarding -cars walks at Orange blocking the sidewalks inside the gyrr.nasium parking lot at Coast College Orange ' Coast College, making bus access difficult for students. Mayor Monahan asked the Public Services Director to investigate this issue. 1 1 K • 19th Street Bridge Bob Graham, , 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, referred to a report dated July, 1.985, which included an impact analysis of the transition zone on the north side of West 19th Street. He quoted the report as stating that, "the extension of 19th Street across the Santa Ana River increases the potential market area for development with the transition zone". He reported -on concerns that citizens have expressed at various meetings regarding the lack of bus transportation, increased traffic on Victoria Street, and the need for an adequate market facility. Mr. Graham reiterated that extending 19th Street to Huntington Beach would eliminate the stagnation problem on. the west side. Santa Ana Heights Russ Niewiarowski, 20102 Kline Drive, Santa Ana Heights, Annexation asked Council to release the Santa Ana Heights residents on the west side of Irvine Avenue from Costa Mesa's sphere of influence. He invited members of Council to attend a meeting at John Crean's home, 2300 Mesa Drive, on December 14, 1999, at 6:00 p.m., to discuss the possible expansion of the John Wayne Airport. Street Resurfacing Mark Harris, 91.7 Tanana Place, Costa Mesa, commended the Public Services staff on the street resurfacing project on Yukon Avenue. CONSENT On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by CALENDAR Council Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, all Consent Calendar MOTION/Approved items were approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: , Sally Louise Christensen; Rita Crank.; Dana Puckett; Kenneth Stephan Sharpe; and Jennifer Allison Sprague. WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1770, funding City operating 1770/Payroll 922 expenses for $417,862.00; . and Payroll 922 for $1,600,295.16. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1771, funding City operating 1771 expenses for $504,417.32. ADMINISTRATIVE The Final Map was approved for'Tract No. 15821, located at ACTIONS/Approved 267' Mesa Drive; consisting of the subdivision of a single lot Final Map for Tract into 6 lots, 5 lots for single-family residential use and 1 lot 15821, Elite for access purposes- and open common space; developer Properties; Elite Properties' of America;`°`'Inc.; 151 Kalmus Drive, Suite Approved Sub- M2, Costa Mesa, and the Deputy City Clerk was authorized division Agreement to sign on behalf of the City; and a subdivision agreement was approved, with Elite Properties of America, Inc., and the Mayo.r and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Adopted Resolution Resolution No. 99-77, was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE 99-77 Approving CITY COUNCIL j -OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Agreement with CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE CALTRANS for MODIFICATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL IN THE CITY OF Traffic Signal COSTA MESA, specifically Cooperative Agreement No. '12- Modifications 390 with the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS), for' traffic signal modifications for the B- 405/SR-55 Transitway Project. Approved Budget Budget Adjustment No. 00-42 was approved for Adjustment 00-42, $7,000.00, to purchase metal plating for the Police Metal Plating Department Emergency Rescue Vehicle. Adopted Resolution Resolution 99-78 i was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE 99-78, Change in CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF COSTA MESA, Control for Metri- CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CHANGE IN CONTROL FOR com to 'Vulcan FRANCHISEE METRICOM, INC., to. Vulcan Ventures, Inc., and MCI WorldCom, _ for the installation, operation, and maintenance of a! wireless communication radio network in the public right-of-way; and the Mayor was authorized to sign the letter agreement on behalf of the City. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Rehearing of PA- place set for the 'pub,lic hearing to rehear the City Council's 99-13, '154 East decision on October. 4, 1999, approving Conditional Use Bay Street Permit PA -99-13 with modifications. The rehearing was requested by attorney Robert Break, Latham and Watkins, 650 Town Center - Drive, Suite 2000, Costa Mesa, representing the applicant for the conditional use permit to legalize .a first step recovery facility for up to 14 people and open AA meetings in an existing single-family residence, located -at 154 East Pay Street in an R1 zone. The rehearing was granted solely to consider the provision in Condition No. 3 that imposed "a reduction in the maximum occupancy to .seven residents, : plus up to two resident managers". Environmental Determination. Exempt. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in . the City Clerk's office. A communication was received from Stacy Picascia, Attorney at Law; 11841 Monarch Street, Garden Grove, expressing concern regarding the project, and supporting Council's original decision, The Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated November 8, 1999. Robert Break, Latham & Watkins, 650 Town Center Drive, Suite 2000, Costa Mesa, stated that Yellowstone will continue to abide by the conditions set forth in the conditional use permit but would like Council to reconsider increasing the maximum number of residents 'to 14. He noted that the square footage of the house and the number of bedrooms can accommodate 14 residents without over- crowding. Diane Gomez, 158 Buoy Street, Costa Mesa, supported Council's October; 4, 1999, decision. approving seven clients plus two resident managers. She pointed out that Yellowstone will serve over 250 women a year with a permit of seven clients. ;She expressed concern with the business- like aspects of the operation which is conducted from an R1 zoned home, such as being used for a drop-off site for donations. Ms. ;Gomez reported that Yellowstone is not 1 1 1 it _3 '7 licensed, through the .State of. California, and it is illegal for . them to.accept women in the first 24 hours of detox, which ; leads to inebriated women wandering the neighborhood. Garry Troxell, 21851 Newland; Street, No. 2.65, Huntington Beach,., member of the Board of Directors for Yellowstone, commented on the need for this type of facility for women. - Marsha Gahring, .2036 Fullerton Avenue, Costa Mesa, indicated that Yellowstone has contacted 911 twice since October 4, 1999, which has placed a strain on City services.. She said -if the number of residents increased, it would be counterproductive to the betterment of the Yellowstone residents and the neighborhood. She believed that Yellowstone should be responsible . for locating the. proper place for women who do not -meet their requirements,. as opposed to turning` them away... Ms. Gahring. felt that a maximum occupancy of seven residents is fair to all parties. involved. V. Addeman, 197 Buoy Street, Costa Mesa, asked how many women have been residents at Yellowstone in the past year, how many have returned to repeat the program, what is the maximum number of times that a person may utilize Yellowstone's services, and is there a contingency plan available. to those :who are turned away. He felt that if Yellowstone is seeking approval from the community on their good work it is not unreasonable to expect, some assurances that the work is effective. He urged Council not to increase the number of residents. Carrie Reinfield, 198 Buoy Street, Costa Mesa, supported Council's decision of October 4, 1999. Carl Braatz, 13061 Loretta Drive, Santa Ana, owner of 2032 Fullerton Avenue, objected to ` increasing the number of residents and to holding open AA meetings, .except the one on Sundays. Dr. Annemarie Thames, 1222 Las Arenas, Costa Mesa, addressed various concerns, stating that the staff is made up of volunteers, garage sales are no longer being held at the facility, and -drop-off donations have been transferred to another site. She expressed concern for the, women that are turned away from the program, and felt that there should be other facilities like Yellowstone. She pointed out that an individual may not return to the program a second time except under extreme circumstances.. Ms. Thames urged Council to increase the number of residents to 14. John Parks, 174 Buoy Street, Costa Mesa, presented Council with a letter outlining his concerns regarding Yellowstone. He stated that he supports non-profit organizations; however, he objected to the. commercial. impact of this business which is located in an R1 neighborhood. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. 388 Mayor Pro Tem. Cowan felt that new information relating to Condition No. 3 had not been presented. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Resolution 99-79, Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to uphold the City Upholding the Council's decision of'. October 4, 1999, and to adopt Council's Decision Resolution 99-79: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL of October 4, 1999 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PA -99-13 AFTER REHEARING, including the findings in Exhibit "A" to the resolution, and retaining Condition of Approval No. 3, allowing the maximum occupancy to be seven residents plus up to two residential managers, for a total of nine.. PUBLIC HE=ARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time -and Ambulance place set for the public hearing to consider the Fire De - Feasibility Study partment Ambulance Feasibility Study. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. Communications were received from the Costa Mesa Firefighters Association, Post Office Box 2141,- Costa Mesa, asking Council to 'approve the creation of a Request for Proposal ' for private ambulance service; and Schaefer Ambulance Service, 2215 Bristol Avenue, Santa Ana, stating that a private contract is the most viable option for Costa Mesa. The .Operations Division Chief summarized the Agenda Report dated November 8, 1999, and responded to various questions from Mayor Pro Tem Cowan regarding the options of ambulance service delivery models, user fees, and ambulance cost recovery. Ty Mayfield, Emergency Consulting & Research Center, 1947 Camino Vida Roble, No. 200, Carlsbad, responded to a question from Council Member Somers by explaining the difference between a paramedic first responder fee and an ambulance transport fee. Council Member Some expressed concern for City monies lost subsidizing government agencies, Medicare/Medi-Cal, and private insurance companies to provide ambulance transport service. A question and answer period ensued between Council Member Dixon and the Operations Division Chief regarding response times. Mr. Mayfield responded. to Mayor Pro Tem Cowan's question by stating that a Battalion. Chief and the equivalent of three Captains are required to properly operate a paramedic service and an ambulance transport service in a City managed program. Reed Royalty, 30205 Hillside Terrace, San Juan Capistrano, President, Orange County Taxpayers Association, believed that hiring private vendors for City services would provide ` several advantages for the City, such as having greater control over service and minimizing the operational commitment of City staff. He encouraged Council to consider the public/private partnership model. 1 Doug Scribner, 321 Avocado Street, No. P, Costa Mesa, supported the idea of residents having the option to subscribe to an ambulance service. Timothy Leeder, 2215 South Bristol Street, Santa Ana, Manager, Schaefer Ambulance Service, reported that they have served Costa Mesa for 34 years and have maintained an excellent working relationship with the Fire Department. Rick Richardson, 8932 Katella Avenue, Anaheim, co-owner, Care Ambulance Service, supported the public/private partnership model because it is cost effective. Greg Brown, 2501 Christopher Lane, Costa Mesa, opposed ambulance service fees for residents. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Responding to a question from Mayor Monahan, the City Manager stated that Council will have the ability to address specific issues such as response times, fees, and qualifications of personnel, in the service contract. Council Member Somers supported the City handling the ambulance transport service because the transport costs could be reinvested into the Fire Department and that would benefit the citizens by providing better service. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Directions to Staff Council Member Erickson, directing staff to proceed with the for Private Contract private contract model, bringing recommendations and/or a Model draft of the Request for Proposal (RFP) to a future Study Session, to continue the policy to not charge paramedic fees to Costa Mesa residents, and to continue to charge a paramedic fee to nonresidents. Council Member Somers suggested adding to the motion that the quality and control of the contracts be addressed at a later dated and the possibility of a public/private contract in future years be investigated. Mayor Monahan declined to make this addition to the motion. The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Somers voting no. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Rezone Petition place set for the public hearing to consider Rezone Petition R-99-02, 523 R-99-02, City of Costa Mesa, to rezone property at the Hamilton Street southeast corner of Hamilton and Charle Streets, from C2 (General Business `Diistrict) to'Cl (Local Business District). Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Publishing is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan commented that the suggestion to utilize this site for a skateboard park had merit, noting that it would be located near bus routes, retail businesses, and fast food restaurants. OUT% -T-41 w There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Locating Skateboard Council Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, to consider locating Park at C:harle/ a 10,000 square -foot skateboard park at the southeast Hamilton Street corner of Hamilton and Charle Streets, directing staff to complete the analysis in an expeditious manner, and to prepare a report similar to the skateboard facility site evaluation for the meeting of December 6, 1999, asking that the report address only the Charle/Hamilton Street site. The City Manager indicated that staff will perform an environmental review and the City will notify property owners surrounding the site. MOTION/To A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded Withdraw R-99-02 by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, to withdraw Rezone Petition R- 99-02. The Public Services Director responded to a question from Mayor Monahan by stating that the City has a good faith deposit of $25,000.00 from a bidder who is interested in the. property, pending, the rezone. He explained that if the rezone application, was withdrawn and the site was found compatible for a skateboard park, the bidder's deposit would be returned. SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Council Member Somers, MOTION/13-99-02 seconded by Mayor Monahan, and carried 5-0, to table Tabled Rezone Petition R-99-02 for an unspecified amount of time. ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Monahan announced that Old Business No. 4 would be taken out of order and presented at this time. OLD BUSINESS The following item was presented from the meeting of Skateboard Facility October 4, 1999: Skateboard Facility Site Evaluation. Site Evaluation Communications were received from the following Costa Mesa residents concerning proposed locations for the skateboard facility: Vernetta Lieb Crandall, 3129 Yukon Avenue; Barbara E. Goodin, 164 Georgetown Lane; Cynthia M. Laty, 878 Prospect Place; Marion O'Toole, 2415 Minuteman Way; Gary Gaden, 108 C Clearbrook Lane; Diane Vehoski, 104 B Clearbrook Lane; Jessica Harris, 917 Tanana Place; Helen Nopens, 3141 Yukon Avenue; Norman Crandall, 3129 Yukon Avenue; Barbara J. Lackey, 900 Tanana Place; John and Shirley'! Zilkow, 921 Mackenzie Place; Debbie Duffield, 2421 Minuteman Way; John and Mary Wilson, 924 Tanana Place; .Margaret A. Robles, 3125 Yukon Avenue; Lily De Mara, 3125 Yukon Avenue; Merton Dosdall, 904 Tanana Place; Daniel, Mary, and Lauren Sola, 901 Tanana Place; Cynthia L. Smith,; 900 Mackenzie Place; Anthony Becker, 3121 Yukon Avenue; Alice Daunch, 900 Peace Place; Nadine Andreen, 2769 Cibola Avenue (Mesa Del Mar Homeowners Association); Jane' Tiffany, 116-A Clearbrook Lane; Norman and Carrie Meldrum, 3118 Yukon Avenue; and Bill Turpit, 582 Park Drive, representing Lion's 'Park Association. 1 1 391 Communications were also received from the following: Don E. Rehfeldt, 638 .Alturas Road, Fallbrook, CA (owner of property at 100 Clearbrook Lane) and Helen M. Barber, 21196 San Miguel, Mission Viejo (property owner of 101 Clearbrook Lane) An unidentified Costa Mesa resident asked about the good faith deposit for the 'Charle/Hamilton Street site. The City Manager explained that an individual had placed a deposit to purchase the property, pending a decision by City Council on the rezone, and that the site is intended for a commercial project. Jim Atkinson, 2871 Alanzo Lane, Costa Mesa, representing the Mesa Del Mar Homeowners Association, opposed using TeWinkle Park for the skateboard facility. Marlie Whiteman, 909 Peace Place, Costa Mesa, addressed concerns regarding pedestrian access and parking should the skateboard facility be located at Shiffer Park. Richard Clark, 870 Joann Street, Costa Mesa, suggested locating the skateboard park at Estancia High School at the opposite end of the faculty parking area proposed by staff. Charles Schwerman, 912 Peace Place, Costa Mesa, opposed building a skateboard facility at Shiffer Park because of the heavy traffic on Bear Street and Paularino Avenue. Richard Uggen, 928 Mackenzie Place, Costa Mesa, indicated that parking is inadequate on Bear Street and could not .accommodate the cars from a skateboard facility at Shiffer Park. He suggested that the skateboard park be located at the Pacific Amphitheatre site. Council Member Dixon recommended that Mr. Uggen contact the Fair Board with h'is suggestion because they are currently reviewing their Master Plan. Paul Schmitt, 13.51 Logan Avenue, Costa Mesa, commended Council for reviewing numerous sites, and supported the TeWinkle park site. .as a good location. A resident at 104 Lexington Lane, Costa Mesa, opposed a skateboard park at the Civic Center park site located on Vanguard Avenue and Fair Drive. Mark Korando, 582 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, objected to rezoning the_ Charle/Hamilton. Streets site to commercial, stating -,that- the' property could be designated for park use. He presented Council with .pictures of a 30,000 square -foot site that is used for drainage at Estancia High School, and felt that it is a potential park site. Greg Brown, 2501 Christopher Lane, Costa Mesa, supported a skateboard park at Estancia High School or the Orange County Fairgrounds. ;392 Janet Millian, 2879 -Anza Lane, Costa Mesa, supported a skateboard facility at the Charle/Hamilton Streets site, and. addressed parking at the various proposed park sites. Katrina Foley, 2778 Lorenzo Avenue, Costa Mesa, supported a facility at the Charle/Hamilton Street site, and expressed concern about rezoning that site to commercial. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Mayor' Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council Ordinance 99-15 Member Erickson; and carried 5-0, Ordinance 99-15 was given second reading and adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER VI OF TITLE 13 OF THE - COSTA, MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS. OLD BUSINESS Ed Keene, 2777 'Lorenzo Avenue, Costa Mesa, opposed a Sakioka Farms skateboard facility; at TeWinkle park. MOTION/Removed A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Shiffer and Civic Council Member' Erickson, and carried 5-0, to remove Center Park Sites Shiffer and Civic Center park sites for consideration as potential locations for a skateboard facility. MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Mayor to December 6, Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, to continue this item to the 1999, Meeting meeting of December' 6, 1999. Ordinance 99-16 Mayor Pro Tem Cowan asked that this item be combined with the Charle/Hamil'ton Streets item. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:40 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:50 p:m. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of Parking Regulations November 1, 1999', second reading and adoption of and Design Stand- Ordinance 99-15,: regarding parking regulations and design ards standards. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Mayor' Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council Ordinance 99-15 Member Erickson; and carried 5-0, Ordinance 99-15 was given second reading and adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER VI OF TITLE 13 OF THE - COSTA, MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of Sakioka Farms November 1, 1999, second reading and adoption of Development Agree- Ordinance 99-16 regarding Sakioka Farms Development ment DA -99-02 Agreement DA -99',-02. Council Member Somers stated that the Council vote at the meeting of November 1, 1999, reflected on Page 1 of the Agenda Report dated November 8, 1999, should read 4-0 instead of 5-0. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council Member Ordinance 99-16 Erickson, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 99-16 was given second reading and adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA; APPROVING THE; DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND SAKIOKA. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of Historic Preserva- November 1, 1999, second reading and adoption of tion Ordinance 99-17, :regarding Historic Preservation. 1 MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Mayor Ordinance 99-17 Monahan, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 99-17 was given second reading and adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COST MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ARTICLE 14 GOVERNING HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND AMENDING CHAPTER III OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE. COUNCIL Council Member Somers commented on a meeting she COMMENTS attended with the Orange County Regional Airport Authority OCRAA Meeting (OCRAA) reporting that the resolution they adopted modifies Update some positions on the level of growth and the acceptable size for the future of EI Toro Marine Base. Fair Committee Council Member Erickson reported that he and Council Liaison Meeting; Member Dixon attended the Fair Committee Liaison meeting City School where the possibility of monetary damages for residents Liaison Comm- involved in the Pacific Amphitheater lawsuit was discussed. ittee Update; and He provided an update on issues discussed at the City Annual SOY Base- School Liaison Committee meeting, including relocation of ball Game the Orange County Performing Arts School to Estancia High School, and Newport -Mesa Unified School District declaring the Balearic school site as surplus property. He mentioned that the City won the annual baseball game held on November 6, 1999, with members of Save Our Youth (SOY), and pointed out that SOY received a $10,000.00 charity award from the Orange County Register. . Mayor Pro Tem Cowan asked that. a brief presentation be given at the beginning of a City Council meeting regarding the Coolidge/Fillmore Way Improvement project. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. — (?)r -.4C2 May6_r­of thr City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deputy City V rk of the City of Costa Mesa 1