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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/2000 - City CouncilROLL CALL MINUTES January 17, 2000 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS, PRESENTATION Mayor's Award PRESENTATION Sons of the Ameri- can Legion, Post No. 291 i I REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA FEBRUARY 7, 2000 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session February 7, 2000, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Mall, 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 Dixon, and invocation by Robert Van Sweden, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints. Council Members Present: Mayor Gary Monahan Mayor Pro Tem Libby Cowan Council Members Absent: i i Officials Present: I I I Council Member Joe Erickson Council Member Heather Somers Council Member Linda Dixon None City Manager Allan Roeder City Attorney Jerry Scheer 'Development Services Director Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Administrative Services Director Steve Hayman Finance Director Marc Puckett Budget'& Research Officer Carol Jacobs Recreation Manager Stacia Mancini Telecommunications Manager Jerry Verwolf i . Recreation Supervisor a r6dy E 'Nuzum Battalion Chief Jim Elis . Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott On motion . by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Dixon, and. carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 17, 2000, were approved as distributed. A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by,,title only. Mayor Monahan presented the Mayor's Award to Marie Maples in recognition of her tireless work and dedication to the Costa Mesa Senior Citizens Board and Center, and acknowledged her as an. invaluable' ;advocate on behalf of the seniors in the community. . Mark Harris, First Vice Commander of the Sons of the American Legion, Post No. 291, commended the Advisory Committee of Teens (A.C.T.), and, presented a check to Eric Cernich, Costa Mesa Community Foundation, for the Teen Summit. Mayor Pro 1 1 1 20 1 Tem Cowan thanked Messrs. Harris and Cernich for their support. Council Member Dixon complimented Mr. Harris and the Sons of the American Legion for the fund raiser sponsored the previous weekend (February 6 and 7, 2000). Council Member Somers commented that donations to the Community Foundation are tax deductible. PRESENTATION The Administrative Services Director introduced the employee Employee Service recognition program for City employees with 25- and 30- years Recognition of service. He announced that Patricia Novack, Communk ations Officer, had achieved 25 years of service with the City. Jim Ellis, Battalion Chief, recognized Tom Hamilton, Fire Captain, for 30 years of service. Dave Snowden, Police Chief, introduced Lee Leonard, Property/Evidence Specialist (25 years), and Meloni McMinimy, Community Services Specialist (25 years). William Morris, Public Services Director, introduced Paul Lewis, Lead Equipment Mechanic (25 years). Honorees who attained 25 years of service and were unable to attend included: Rich Bell, Police Sergeant; .Dick Greer, Administrative Services Commander; Richard Boucher, Lead Maintenance Worker; John Bull, Lead Maintenance Worker; Gregory Knackert, Lead Maintenance Worker; Bill McLean, Senior Maintenance Worker; Gerald Vazquez, Senior Lead Maintenance Worker; Nate Arnold, Communications Officer; and Olivia Ramirez, Communications Supervisor. The City Manager congratulated Mayor Monahan for his five years of service and leadership. PRESENTATION Sandy Hill, Orange County Trauma Coordinator for the Trauma T.I.P. Good Samari- Intervention Center (T.I.P.), presented Good Samaritan Awards tan Award to Police . Officer Stephanie Mattiaccia, Fire Captain Gregg Steward, and Battalion Chief Jim Ellis. ORAL COMMUNI- Liz McCormack, 3234 Montana Avenue, Costa Mesa, CATIONS representing several Mesa Verde residents, asked that the City California School- - utilize surplus funds to purchase..- playground equipment for Playground Equip- California Elementary School. She indicated that this site is a ment park, as well as a school, where various activities are conducted such as soccer games and tournaments, baseball, T - ball, and the City's playground programs during the summer and the school year. She reported that the current equipment is over 38 years old, is unimaginative and unattractive and in varying degrees of disrepair. Ms. McCormack cited the lack of funds through the Newport -Mesa Unified School District, and believed that property values are directly affected by the schools, by the aesthetics of the neighborhoods, and by the commitment of the City and its residents to a quality lifestyle. Mayor Monahan asked for any additional information available to assist in the decision making process. Mike Noon, 1590 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, in reference to the additional information mentioned above, asked to whom the material should be directed and exactly what type of information is needed. Mayor Monahan suggested that Mr. Noon contact the City Manager. West Side Specific Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota .Avenue, Costa Mesa, announced Plan that the West Side Specific Plan will be available in a few weeks. He reiterated his opinion that economic factors on the west side should be examined, and objected to the Council's 26 i_ i decision not to allow_ consideration of the extension of 19th Street to :the -beach. Mayor Monahan announced that a joint Council/.Planning Commission study session will be held on Monday, February 14, 2000, at 4:30 p.m. in the Council It, and the consultants, E.I.P. and Associates, will unveil their initial recommendations for the West Side Specific Plan. Illegal Aliens Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, reported that his neighborhood had been the victim of gang graffiti over the previous weekend, and believed that this is street terrorism and a warning to residents. He stated that the City is infested with illegal aliens,: and reviewed several recent incidents. Mr. Millard suggested that Council deal with the citizens of the City and stop worrying about what the illegals want to do with the W, est side. i i Gang Graffiti John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, addressed the gang graffiti in Mesa North and showed several photographs of same. He noted that Costa Mesa does not have a gang elimination program; and asked if the City is planning to shut them down. Ernie Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, reiterated Mr. Feeney's question and asked when the City will be free from gangs. Mayor Monahan replied that gang and drug problems are the Number One priorities for the Police Department in the Council's Community Objectives. CONSENT The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: CALENDAR Item No. 6, Final Map for Tract No. 15855, located at 281-289 Mesa• Drive, and Subdivision Agreement with Morgan .Development, Incl.; Item No. 9, . Contract for Fairview Road Reconstruction, Project No. 99-15; and Item No. 16, Victoria Street Lease Agreements. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Except Items 6, 9, Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent Calendar and 16 items were approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and arocessed: Claims Public Utilities Commission Claims - received by the Deputy, City Clerk: Douglas J. Fredman; Jerry Lee French; Sherrie and Darrell Neft; and Torquil Ross -Martin. Notice that Southern California Edison Company has filed Application No. 00-01-009 with the California Public Utilities Commission requesting approval to change the level and the design of electric rates at the end of the electric rate freeze. BUSINESS PERMIT Notice of Intention ,to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose Approved Permit was received from The All-American Boys Chorus, 88 Fair For All-American Drive, Costa Mesa, to solicit funds door-to-door from February Boy's Chorus 5 to March 11, .2000, in Mesa Verde, Mesa del Mar, and South Coast Metro, to raise funds for a March 18, 2000, Jog-A-Thon. The -'-request was approved pursuant to Municipal Code 'Section 9-127(d). I 1 1 1 r 27 WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1781, funding City operating expenses 1781 for $731,599.75. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1782, funding Payroll 002 for 1782/Payroll 002 $1,577,763.13, and City operating expenses for $835,275.13, including payroll deductions. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1783, funding City operating expenses 1783 for $478,050.92. ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Bid Item No. 1040; Mowing and Pest Control ACTIONS/Awarded (Herbicides) Maintenance are on file in the City Clerk's office. Bid Item No. 1040, The contract was awarded to Azteca Landscape, 10964 Mowing and Pest Roswell Avenue, Pomona, for a three-year period, in an annual Control, to Azteca amount not to exceed $222,531.50. Awarded Bid Item Bids received for Bid Item No. 1041, Ten Police Patrol Vehicles, 1041, Police Patrol are on file in the City Clerk's office. The contract was awarded Vehicles, to Person to Person Ford, 2855 Foothill Boulevard, La Verne, for Ford $225,894.64. Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with Sharon Browning & ment with Brown- Associates, 916 Greentree Road, Pacific Palisades, in an amount ing for East Side not to exceed $23,050.00, for community outreach and Annexation Effort, meeting facilitation services for the east side annexation effort, Approved Budget the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on Adjustment 00-67 behalf of the City, and Budget Adjustment No. 00-67 for Accepted Work for $23,050.00, was approved. Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with Hogle-Ireland, Inc., 5 ment with Hogle- Corporate Park, Suite 160, Irvine, for $36,000.00, for project Ireland for Town management services for the Town Center General Plan Center General Plan Amendments, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were Amendments authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with Newport -Mesa Unified School ment with New- District for the use of City -owned smog check equipment, for a port -Mesa for Use cost of $44.00 for each test performed on a District vehicle, of Smog Check which calculates to an estimated annual revenue amount of Equipment $2,640.00, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Accepted Work for Parkway Concrete Repair and New Sidewalk, Project No. 99-04, Parkway Concrete was completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Repair and New Director on December 30, 1999, by S. Parker Engineering, Inc., Sidewalk, Project 10059 Whippoorwill Avenue, Fountain Valley. The Deputy City No. 99-04, by S. Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; Parker Engineering authorization was given to release retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. Adopted Resolution Resolution 00-3 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 00-3, Executive COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Job Classifications, REVISING THE SALARY RANGES FOR EXECUTIVE JOB Approved Budget CLASSIFICATIONS TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED 1999 Adjustment 00-69 LABOR MARKETPLACE, and Budget Adjustment No. 00-69 for $74,550.00, was approved. 1 1 Adopted Resolution Resolution .00-4 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 00-4, Orange COUNCIL OF THE'' CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, County Bankruptcy APPROVING THE RELEASE AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Settlement RELATING TO THE ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY AND AUTHORIZING THE'CITY FINANCE DIRECTOR TO RECEIVE THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONIES. Final Map for Tract i Item 6 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Final Map for 15855, Morgan Tract No. 15855, located at 281-289 Mesa Drive, consisting of Development the subdivision of a single lot into 10 lots, 9 lots for single- farinily residential use and 1 lot for access purposes , and common open space; developer Morgan Development, Inc., 480 Old Newport . Boulevard, Newport Beach, and Subdivision Agreement with Morgan Development, Inc. Council Member Somers asked that staff clarify the impact of projects on the east side of Costa' Mesa wherein large lots are purchased by developers and developed into multi -family and single-family residential uses, MOTION/Approved On motion by Coulncil Member Somers, seconded by Council Map and Sub- Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, the map was approved, and Division Agreement the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The Subdivision, Agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Fairview Road Item 9 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Award Reconstruction contract for Fairview Road Reconstruction from Fair Drive to Paularino ' Channel; 'and Fairview Road and Baker Street Intersection Improvements, Project No. 99-15, Federal .Nos. STPL-5312 (024), (025), (026), (027), and (028), to R. J. Noble Company', 15505 East Lincoln Avenue, Orange, for $3,580,934.95. At the request of Mayor Monahan, the Public Services : Director reviewed the planned reconstruction of MOTION/Awarded Fairview Road. On motion by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Contract to R. J. Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, the contract award Noble was approved. Victoria Street Item 16 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Victoria Lease Agreement Street Lease Agreement: I Resolution providing for approval of a lease amendment in connection' with the lease agreement relating to Victoria i Street. I Resolution of the Costa Mesa Public Financing authority approving and ;directing execution and delivery of Lease Amendment No.: 111. Council Member, Somers asked that the, second resolution be considered at a separate meeting of the Public Financing Authority to be held .at the conclusion of the current meeting. The Finance Director reported that the lease amendment will MOTION/Adopted provide additional 'collateral for the project. On motion by Resolution 00-5; Council Member Somers, seconded by Council Member Continued PFA Erickson, and carried 5-0, Resolution 00-5 was adopted: A Resolution RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,, PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF A LEASE AMENDMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE LEASE AGREEMENT RELATING TO VICTORIA STREET, AUTHORIZING IN REM 1 1 J 1. .1..Y ... d. 7 r > _ mss• VALIDATION PROCEEDINGS WITH RESPECT THERETO, AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO, and the 'Public Financing -,Au " thority resolution was continued until the conclusion of the curent meeting. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued Fiscal Year 1999- from the meeting of January 17, 2000, to consider a resolution 2000 Rates, Fees, establishing and adopting schedules of rates, fees, and charges and Charges for fiscal year 199972000 for services provided by the City of Costa Mesa, effective March 7, 2000. No communications were received. The Budget and Research Officer reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 3, 2000. During a question and answer period, Council -Member Somers asked why the .nonresident basic fee for paramedics was being lowered. The City Manager explained that the City may not charge in excess of the actual cost of service. Council Member Somers responded that tl e'` Fire Department .has been operating as a subsidizing agency for medications and facilities for the City, and the fees helped recoup some of the costs. The City Manager suggested pulling- any items in question so they may be further investigated. Doug Scribner, 321 Avocado Street; No. P, Costa Mesa, asked the purpose of the Massage Practitioner Test fee listed on Page 8 of the Agenda Report. Council Member Somers responded that the fee. is a portion of the licensing process. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan added that a national test is used. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by' Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Resolution 00-6 Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to adopt Resolution 00-6, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING SCHEDULES OF RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES, FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, directing staff to --remove the Paramedic Non - Resident fees, both advanced and %basic, to further investigate a means to recoup the monies lost by reduction of the fees. Council Member Erickson commented that implementation of the City's reorganization has resulted in the delegation of more authority in decision-making to non -management employees which has resulted in the reduction of labor costs, and ultimately fees. PUBLIC HEARING The: Deputy City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued Food and Beverage from the meeting of _ January 17, 2000, to consider an Service ordinance amending Chapter V, Article 4, of Title 13, of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code,. -correcting an omission in the development standards for`"`establishments where food and beverages are served. No communications were received. The Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated January 31, 2000. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Ordinance On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council 00-4 Given First Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 00-4 was given first Reading reading, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER V, ARTICLE 4, OF TITLE 13, OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL Q J ERTDC I I I I CODE TO CORRECT- AN OMISSION IN THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ESTABLISHMENTS WHERE FOOD AND BEVERAGES AND SERVED. Second reading and adoption is 1 1 scheduled for :the -;meeting of February 22, 1999. i OLD BUSINESS The Deputy :City Clerk presented from the meeting of January Parks Commission 1'7; 2000, second reading and adoption of Ordinance, 00-3, Membership relating to membership in the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made, by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Ordinance 00-3 Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, to give second reading to and adopt Ordinance .00-3: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE' CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 12-59 OF CHAPTER III OF TITLE 12 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP IN 'THE PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND PARKWAYS COMMISSION, deleting the alternate member from the Commission. OLD BUSINESS i The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of January Business Permit 17, 2000, Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable for United Purpose from United Children's Fund, 1526 Brookhollow Drive, Children's Fund No. 85, Santa Ana,, to solicit funds door-to-door and business- t,o-business .from December 1, 1999, to November 31, 2000. The Finance Director reported that the applicant is out of town and has requested, a two-week continuance. I MOTION/Removed A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded- by from Agenda Mayor Monahan, and carried 5-0, to remove this item from the agenda until such, time that written responses, to be analyzed by staff, are received from the applicant regarding the charitable solicitation to be conducted by this organization. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented 'from the meeting of January Negotiations with 17, 2000, negotiations with Sakioka Farms, and Roy K. Sakioka Sakioka Farms, and Sons, 14850 Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, regarding Parcel No. 101370- Parcel No. 101370-2 and the temporary construction 2 easements. MOTION/Continued On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council to March 6, 2000 Member Erickson,' and carried 5-0, this item was continued to the meeting of March 6, 2000. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the report on expansion of the TeWinkle Park TeWinkle Park Athletic Complex to a four -field softball complex. Athletic Complex The Administrative Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated January 17, 2000. He, the Recreation Manager, and the Recreation Supervisor responded to questions from Council, including the size of the existing baseball field at TeWinkle Park, and. reported that a Field Allocation Policy to establish an equitable manner in which to allocate the limited field space will be heard by the Parks Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission at their meeting of February 23, 2000, and presented to Council some time in March. I Lou DeSandro, 1031 Cheyenne Street, Costa Mesa, representing the Costa Mesa Pony/Colt Baseball League, opposed. elimination of the baseball field at TeWinkle Park. He reported that the Pony Division consists of 13 and 14 -year old 1 1 players, the Colt Division consists of 15 and 16 -year old players, and the program runs approximately nine months per year. He :,commented that,;,Qavis Field is unusable for the Colt group, because of its dimensions. 'Mr. DeSandro provided a brief presentation on the Pop Warner Football League. Kirk Bauermeister, 498 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa, Baseball Coach Athletic Director of Costa .Mesa High School, commented that it is feasible .,to establish a baseball field and three softball fields at TeWinkle Park. He agreed that Davis Field is appropriate, for. Pony League baseball but unacceptable for the Colt League, and observed that when adult softball is considered ahead. of youth. sports, a bad precedent is set. He reviewed a plan to' provide lighting at the varsity field at Costa Mesa High School. Pat McGuire, 235.6" North Rutgers Drive, Costa Mesa, President of Costa Mesa American Little League and President of Costa Mesa Youth Baseball Foundation, indicated that the baseball field at TeWinkle Park has deteriorated over the years, but noticed an improvement lately. He shared' the results of a survey : conducted to determine the cost of renting facilities outside the City. Ron Amburgey, 2836 Cibola Avenue, Costa Mesa, proposed utilizing a portion of the $50,000.00 for final design to convert the field at TeWinkle Park into a dual -use field, and allow use by the Pony League for this season. He felt that the softball leagues had been given preferential treatment. Desi Gonzales, 1026 Cannonade Circle, Costa Mesa, opposed the destruction of any baseball field. Council Member Somers opposed "piecemealing" of the field setup, and reported that she had asked when the design concept was first considered that _a, master plan be prepared for the entire site. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan asked staff to research the overall number of baseball and softball fields required by the Parks Master Plan. She stated that the TeWinkle Park fields, whether baseball or, softball, need rehabilitation and renovation, and noted the benefit of moving all the adult softball to one location with four fields. The City Manager indicated -that outside assistance with the layout of fields would be welcome. He proposed limitations in retaining the facilities at TeWinkle Park, including the stipulations that fields shall not be placed any closer to the Mesa del Mar homes, parking standards shall be met, and trees shall not be removed. Discussion ensued with the Administrative Services Director regarding the size of the fields at TeWinkle.-Park..:,,,,,He stated that the architectural concept included three softball 'fields and one baseball field. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Directions to Staff Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, directing staff to work with the community and the architects to retain a baseball field that can be cut at both 80 -foot and 90 -foot base paths, perhaps using volunteer labor from persons who help with the other fields and obtain their input along with the architect's; retain the baseball field at TeWinkle Park; construct three lighted softball fields which are as large as they can be without encroaching on the neighborhood, keeping in mind the importance . of saving or relocating trees, as well as consideration .of the fact that. if a 300 -foot softball field is not feasible, the same idea may be utilized that was expressed for Davis. Field at .Lions ,Park, having a higher fence to keep the higher ,level .:softballplayers from hitting the ball out of the park more often. Council Member Erickson asked that the above be brought back to . Council in "short order", so that better use can be made of the TeWinkle Park baseball field. Council Member Somers supported maintaining at least one community-based baseball field. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan supported the motion, noting that the plan is workable, and asked that the 80 -foot base paths, be cut as soon as possible. She suggested that reduction of some of; the spaces between the facilities should be considered, and proposed the continued use of Davis Field for scheduled softball programs. Mayor Monahan commented that Costa Mesa does not have the benefits. of South County such as Mello -Roos taxes, new development, nor open areas in which to build fields, and urged a cooperative effort to provide a positive solution. Council Member Erickson urged the youth groups to assist with the labor and maintenance. Council Member Dixon stated that Council is 100 percent behind the youth of the City and are willing to work to accommodate them and assure that they have the best available. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:55 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 9:05 p.m. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City 'Clerk presented the Fiscal Year 2000-01 Fiscal Year 2000- Community Objectives. The Budget and Research Officer 01 Community summarized the Agenda Report dated January 28, 2000. She Objectives responded to questions from Council. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan addressed Page 15, "Adopt a policy formalizing the City procedures to ensure that wages and benefits are comparable with similar jobs in the private sector", stating that she believed this policy was already in force. She stressed the importance of utilizing benchmark positions within the public, as well as the private, sector. She suggested tabling this item, stating that it is already a practice. Council Member Erickson commented that he would like to see it included. Mayor Monahan asked if Council Member Erickson would be agreeable to including a comment regarding the public sector as mentioned above, and he answered in the affirmative. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan commented that regarding Page 19, "Negotiate with the Newport -Mesa Unified School District to preclude continued sales of assets in Costa Mesa," many issues regarding the sale of assets by the NMUSD affect how the City provides service and support to the community. She indicated that it includes not only sales of assets but maintenance issues, and items such as renovating a field at Estancia High School and adding a swimming pool at Costa Mesa High School. She asked that this item be expanded in order to explore long-term options in a relationship built with the District which protects the City's interest in the District's assets. Council Member Erickson concurred with this change. Council Member Somers suggested that the following two objectives be combined: On Page 28, "Adopt and execute a strategic plan for City participation in the future of airport facilities for Orange County, including John Wayne Airport (JWA) and the EI Toro Marine Corp Air Station (MCAS)." and Page 33, "Develop an overall plan including a budget, personnel needs and timeline for addressing' airport facility issues at John Wayne Airport and the EI Toro Marine Base as previously approved by the City Council. We need a strategic plan and a commitment of financial resources if Costa Mesa is to take any kind of leadership role in the future of air transport in Orange County." She proposed the combined objectives should read as outlined on Page 2 of the Agenda Report with one addition: "Adopt and execute a strategic plan and budget for City participation in the future of airport facilities for Orange County, including John Wayne Airport (JWA) and the EI Toro Marine Corp Air Station (MCAS)." Later in the discussion, Council Member Somers suggested that the first sentence be modified to read: "Adopt and execute two separate strategic plans and a budget...". The City Manager stressed the importance of defining a role regarding EI Toro MCAS to the extent that it entails additional financial and personnel commitments. Council Member Dixon stated that in both issues, JWA and EI Toro MCAS, she would like to be apprised of the City's role. She asked that any budget include equal amounts of money to fight any type of expansion for JWA, as well as that which would be needed for the EI Toro project. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan expressed her disappointment in the fact that for three years she had been asking to have a vision/strategic plan for the City; yet, a plan is being completed for the airports in only a few weeks. She commented that there is still no long-term vision for the City: She supported the City doing everything possible to protect and regain local control over JWA. Council Member Somers replied that the City was being forced to act quickly on this matter due to imminent peril. Regarding the objective on Page 23, "Establish a Commercial Rehabilitation Program to assist small business in correcting code violations and/or storefront improvements", Council Member Dixon suggested not losing sight of the work that needs to be done in residential neighborhoods. Mayor Monahan indicated that the goal would include utilizing a couple , of members of Code Enforcement and a member from each department, including the Health Department. Council Member Somers reported that this program had been utilized previously, and proposed a revamping and, perhaps, an expanded version. Mayor Monahan next addressed the objective on Page 34, "Prepare a Capital Improvement Plan for the replacement of existing City entry monuments and signs, and construct entry signs at new locations as reflected in the Streetscape and Median Design Standards over a three- to five-year time frame. New signs are to reflect the. logo chosen by Tourism and Promotions Council. Request investigation and encouragement of Tourism Council's participation in the cost of this portion of our city beautification project." He objected to proposing that 1 34 I the Tourism Council participate financially in a capital improvement plan' and pointed out that the objective on Page 3;5, "Pursue working with the Tourism and Promotions Council to assist with funding and promoting various arts programs throughout the City." has the same intent. Council Member Somers .responded that the Tourism Council designed the new City logo, and felt very comfortable approaching them for funds. She indicated that their participation in the arts programs would also be appropriate. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan felt it appropriate to ask the Tourism Council regarding the above. Tom Egan, 1893 'Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, supported the objective for a vision and plan for the future, and agreed with staff regarding the implementation strategy. Council Member Dixon reported that the City of Laguna Beach has hired a consultant and established a community committee to determine, where the. City will be in 20 years. Bob Hanley, 1601; Indus Street, : Santa Ana Heights, showed a picture of a tongue-in-cheek plan for John Wayne Airport. MOTION/Approved A motion was made, by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council Objectives Member Erickson,; and carried 5-0, to adopt the community objectives with - 'the following modifications: delete the community objectives on Pages 11, 16, 17, and 37; change the wording for the objective on Page 4 to read, "Complete a long- term VISION Statement and Plan for the City. Begin with City Council and executive management; move to include all committees, commissions, and staff. Use it to set budget priorities for 2001',a I hd subsequent fiscal year budgets."; modify the Page 15 objective as follows, . "...to ensure that wages and benefits'are comparable with similar jobs in the public sector, as Well as the private sector."; .modify Page 19 to include all long- term options for facilities and property; combine Pages 28 and 3,3 to read, "Adopt and execute a strategic plan and budget for City participation in the future of airport facilities for Orange County, including ;John Wayne Airport (JWA) and the EI Toro Marine Corp Air Station (MCAS)"; and stipulating that the following provisions be removed for consideration later in the meeting: "Adopt a policy or ordinance regulating the distribution of Net Revenue to be used solely for capital improvements and as a base to build the following year's budget rather than 'for personnel costs.", "Adopt a policy- to ensure that appropriate measures are taken in a timely manner when revenues do not meet expectations.", "Continue to pursue and direct Net Revenue funds for the acquisition of park spaces, specifically on the east side and west side of town.", and Amphitheatre,litigation (this issue was resolved on January 13, 2000)."; and , d'irecting staff to identify the 16 objectives which can be � -accomplished within existing budget appropriations. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented Fiscal Year 1998-99 Net Fiscal Year 1998- Revenue.. The' Finance Director reviewed the Agenda Report 99 Net Revenue dated February 1,1 2000. He and the City Manager responded to questions from Council. Council Member Erickson stated that he, agreed with the conservative budget process. 1 MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Net Revenue Mayor Monahan, and carried 5-0, to approve the Fiscal Year 1998-99 Net Revenue, directing that the 35% carried forward for development of the ensuing years' operating budgets be prioritized for debt retirement and one-time expenditures. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented Fiscal Year 2000-01 Financial Fiscal Year 2000- Policies. The Finance Director summarized the Agenda Report 01 Financial dated February 1, 2000. He and the City Manager responded Policies to questions from Council. Motion to Adopt A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Financial Policies Mayor Monahan, to adopt the Financial Policies, revising Financial Policy No. 1 on Page 4 of the Agenda Report as follows: "The City will strive to maintain a designated General Fund Reserve for Working Capital of 14.125 million dollars." Council Member Erickson supported the motion except for the change to Financial Policy No. 1. He felt that the reserve had been handed down by previous Councils, stewards of the City's money, who did a good job of protecting the future, and recommended a percentage as a goal for the reserve. He stated that the dollar value is less than in the past and will continue to deteriorate. He expressed concern that monies to be used for investment to generate more revenue for services will be minimized. SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Council Member Erickson, MOTION/Adopted seconded by Council Member Somers, and carried 4-1, Mayor Financial Policies Monahan voting no, to adopt all Financial Policies, stipulating that the reserve shall be a fixed 20 percent of the operating fund as a goal, not a mandated statement. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented Proposed Area Code Changes: Area Code Change Submit letter to the California Public ' Utilities Commission (CPUC), Telecommunications Division, ' 3`d Floor, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, and Neu Star, 1120 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 550, Washington D.C., requesting that immediate effort be directed towards finalizing plans for revising the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA) by the end of 2000. Inform the general public of the March, 2000, hearings on the alternative proposed area code changes. The Telecommunications Manager reviewed the Agenda Report summarized the Agenda Report dated January 31, 2000. He announced that public hearings will begin March 22, 2000, in Lake -Forest, San Juan Capistrano, and Laguna Beach, and stressed the importance of communicating with the Public Utilities Commission on this matter. MOTION/ A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Authorized Letter Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, authorizing the Mayor to submit a letter to the CPUC and Neu Star, as indicated by staff. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Resolution 00-7 Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, Council Member Somers abstaining, Resolution 00-7 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF 36 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a resolution requesting the Annexation of Orange County Board of Supervisors to support the annexation Santa Ana of Santa 'Ana Heights, subject to approval by the Local Agency Heights Formation Commission (LAFCO), and negotiation of the Master Property Tax Sharing; Agreement, pursuant to Board Policy on County Island Annexations. The City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated January 31, 2000. He reported that the City of Newport Beach had reviewed the resolution and the staff report, and it will be , considered by their Council on Tuesday, COUNCIL February 22, 2000, Mayor Pro Tem Cowan added that prior to COMMENTS any meeting with LAFCO, a tax share agreement must be Committee Reports/ negotiated with the County. Council Member Somers Senior Center announced. that she would abstain from discussing and voting on this item. Bob Hanley, 1601 Indus Street, Santa Ana Heights, read a letter Human Relations addressed to Edwin 'Hall from Tom Wilson, Orange County Committee Board of Supervisors,, 5th District, supporting the efforts of the Santa Ana Heights', residents. He stated that a meeting had been arranged with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) on Monday, February 14, 2000, to discuss this issue. He again asked that the Santa Ana Heights property be detached from the sphere of influence of the City of Costa Mesa and be annexed to Newport Beach. Isabel Hernandez, 20362 Santa Ana Avenue, Santa Ana Heights, owner of Country Club Convalescent Hospital, 20271 Southwest Acacia Street, Santa Ana Heights, a 29 -year resident of the area, observed: that he did not have a problem with the City of Costa Mesa but wanted to have some control over his destiny and that of his business. He indicated that private aviation caused more problems than commercial aviation. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Resolution 00-7 Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, Council Member Somers 1 J 1 abstaining, Resolution 00-7 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE SUPPORT OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD :OF SUPERVISORS FOR ANNEXATION_ OF SANTA ANA HEIGHTS, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO), AND NEGOTIATION OFA PROPERTY TAX SHARING AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO BOARD POLICY ON COUNTY ISLAND ANNEXATIONS, requesting a concurrent resolution of the City of Newport Beach and distribution to home owner organizations in Santa Ana Heights. COUNCIL i Council Member Dixon reported that the Costa Mesa Senior COMMENTS Center Board voted to take over Saturday night bingo at the Committee Reports/ Buddhist` facility on ;Victoria Street, and announced that 10 Senior Center volunteers a week, are needed. She also reported that the Senior Center Board approved hiring an architect to do preliminary sketches for an .expansion, and the Senior- artist Human Relations showcase will take place the first weekend in May, 2000, Committee Council :Member Dixon reported that the Human Relations Committee is designing a brochure for distribution to the City, working on Census 2000, and will sponsor a movie festival in the fall. i 1 J 1 OCRAA Conference Council Member Somers stated that she will go to Washington, D.C., from March 15 to March 20, 2000, to attend an Orange County Regional Airport Authority (OCRAA) conference. Balearic Sale Council Member Erickson announced that the Newport -Mesa Unified School District will hold a study session Tuesday, February 8, 2000, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., regarding the possible sale of the Balearic property. He suggested that sometime in the near future, Council discuss the "vision" for Costa Mesa referred to by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan. Code Enforcement Mayor Pro Tem Cowan mentioned a conversation with Dan and Trash Removal Worthington, Costa Mesa Sanitary District Board, regarding Issues code enforcement and trash removal issues, and suggested that the concept of creating a franchise for multi -family residential Gang Elimination areas be discussed at a future study session. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan commented that remarks made during Oral Communications regarding failure of the City's gang eradication program were not accurate. She stated that the Police Chief, his department, and the City as a whole are diligently working to eliminate gangs within the community. She asked that the Police Chief and his staff present a 10- to 15 -minute presentation on this subject at the meeting of March 6, 2000. Newport -Mesa Uni- She suggested exploring long-term options with the Newport- fied School District Mesa Unified School District on items identified as community objectives. She asked staff, within the context of the community objectives, to explore how that may be handled, and retrieve the information from the California .,3cho-D!. parents as discussed under Oral Communications. JWA Expansion Mayor Monahan announced that a meeting would be held on possible expansion of the John Wayne Airport on i upsday, February 15, 2000, at Kaiser Elementary Scha6l. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:10 p.m. to a special TO PFA MEETING meeting of the Costa Mesa Public Financing Authority (PFA). ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Chairperson Gary Monahan Vice Chairperson Libby Cowan Board Member Joe Erickson Board Member Heather Somers Board Member Linda Dixon Board Members Absent: None Officials Present: Executive Director Allan Roeder Treasurer Marc Puckett Secretary Mary Elliott ORAL COMMUNI- CATIONS There were no speakers under Oral Communications. NEW BUSINESS The Secretary presented the Victoria Street Lease Agreement, Victoria Street and a resolution approving and directing execution and delivery Lease Agreement of Lease Amendment No. 111. MOTION/Approved On motion by Board Member Erickson, seconded by Board Agreement, Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, the lease agreement was Adopted Resolution approved, the Chairperson and Secretary were authorized to PFA 00-1 sign on behalf of the City, and Resolution No. PFA 00-1 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE COSTA MESA PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT I FINANCING AUTHORITY APPROVING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF LEASE AMENDMENT NO. 111, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATED THERETO. The Chairperson adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m. i Mayor of the ity of Costa -Mesa ATTEST: Deputy City Jerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1