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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/17/2000 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA JULY 17, 2000 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session July 17, 2000, 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 Monahan, and invocation by Chaplain Lloyd Sellers, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. 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 Deputy City Manager/Development Services Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Assistant to the City Manager Ann Shultz Budget & Research Officer Carol Jacobs Deputy City Clerk Ruth Delaney MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council July 3, 2000 Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 3, 2000, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded RESOLUTIONS by Council Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. PRESENTATION Mayor Monahan commended Lance Ungerman on being Employee of the named Employee of the Month for July, 2000, in appreciation Month of his contributions to the City Manager's Department and Community Development/HCD Division. Mr. Ungerman is recognized for his hard work and dedication to the 2000 Census Count Committee by coordinating numerous events, special meetings, and presentations throughout the community. ORAL COMMUNI- Anne Hogan-Shereshevsky, 2152 Elden Avenue, No. 1, Costa CATIONS Mesa, announced that the State of California is providing a State of California rebate for low-income renters and homeowners having an Rebate; Plane income less than $33,993.00, who are at least 62 years old, Crash Anniversary; or a person of any age who is,blind or disabled. She provided and Fireworks the following information for those interested in applying for the rebate prior to August 31, 2000: Telephone number 800- 338-0505 or web site address www.ftb.ca.gov. She pointed out that today was the fourth anniversary of the TWA Flight 800 plane crash in Long Island, New York. Ms. Hogan- Shereshevsky encouraged members of local groups to find alternative ways to raise funds rather than selling fireworks. Davidson Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, Comments representing Citizens for the Improvement of Costa Mesa, expressed her appreciation for Code Enforcement Officers who attended their recent group meeting, and thanked the undercover police officers for shutting down the Panther Palace on Surf Street. She urged citizens to become more involved with City issues and to attend meetings to voice their concerns. Chain Link Fencing Diane LaDuca, 939 West 19th Street, No. B4, Costa Mesa, showed photographs of old chain link slated fencing in front of a business on Placentia Avenue. She believed that the 2 west side of town would be improved if owners upgraded the exteriors of their businesses. Mayor Monahan explained that these issues are addressed in the recently adopted Property Maintenance Ordinance, by the addition of Code Enforcement Officers, and through the West Side Specific Plan. Eleanor Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, supported the comments of the previous speaker, asking if outdoor storage for commercial and industrial properties should be fully screened and questioning if slated cyclone fencing is acceptable in the Municipal Code. The Development Services Director stated that he will research this issue and respond back to Mrs. Egan and to Council with his findings. Costa Mesa Job Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, Center expressed his concerns on the following issues: the numerous illegal aliens that ` reside in Costa Mesa, gangs, graffiti in his neighborhood, abandoned shopping carts, produce trucks with loud music, and day laborer loitering. He reported that 42 percent of the homeowners hiring the day laborers are not Costa Mesa residents, and 45 percent of the businesses utilizing the Center are not Costa Mesa businesses. He objected to the City of Costa Mesa funding $130,000.00 each year for the Job Center, and felt that the City of Newport Beach should be contributing because they use the services. Standard Pacific Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, read a letter Home Development to City Council indicating that a petition had been distributed in his neighborhood, and reported overwhelming support for Standard Pacific's 69 home compromise proposal (Planning Application PA -99-40 for property at 1645 Adams Avenue). He indicated that residents agree that the City should provide divided landscape medians on . Mesa Verde Drive between Adams Avenue and Harbor Boulevard, which would direct traffic towards Harbor Boulevard. Santa Ana Heights Russ Niewiarowski, 20102 Kline Drive, Santa Ana Heights, Annexation asked for an update on meetings for the Santa Ana Heights Meetings annexation. The City Manager replied that the City held a meeting about four to six weeks ago with residents on the east side of Costa Mesa, Area 3A, and staff is currently in the process of scheduling a follow-up meeting for residents north of 23`d Street up to Mesa Drive. He reported that he and the Newport Beach City Manager have met with the Local Agency. Formation Commission (LAFCO) who suggested that Santa Ana Heights be consiidered in its entirety, not two separate parts. He advised ; Mr. Niewiarowski that prior to formal action to annex any portion of Santa Ana Heights is taken, the issue will again be addressed City Council so that residents will have the opportunity for input. 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: Larry Hamilton; Chris Tatro; and Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim from; Michael Ray Shipp. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control License Request from SAB License USA LLC, 1615 Monrovia Street, for a Type 9 ABC license (beer and wine importer) and an original Type 17 ABC license (beer and wine wholesaler). WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1805, funding City operating 1805 expenses for $9.04,392.28. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1806, funding Payroll 014 for 1806/Payroll 014 $1,625,291.57, and City operating expenses for $626,445.47, including payroll deductions. ADMINISTRATIVE City-wide Annual "ADA" Improvements (12 -month period), ACTIONS/Accepted Project No. 99-13, was completed to, the satisfaction of the Work for City-wide Public Services Director on ; June 20, 2000, by S. Parker Annual "ADA" - . Engineering, Inc., .10059 Whippoorwill Avenue, Fountain Improvements, .. Valley. The work was . accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was Project No. 99-13, authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was by S. Parker given to release retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Engineering Labor and Material Bond was. ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered ex- onerated 12 months thereafter. Accepted Street Street improvements at 242 Victoria Street were completed Improvements on to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Arman Victoria Street by Muratyan, 1995 Harbor Boulevard, Unit B, Costa Mesa, in Muratyan, EP Nos.. connection with Encroachment Permit Nos. PS00-00182 and PS00-00132 and No. PS00-00199 (PA -98-08). The work was accepted, and PS00-_00199 (PA- authorization_ was given to refund the, $44,779.00 cash 98-08) deposit. Approved 2000- The 2000-2004 Costa Mesa Firefighters Association 2004 Costa Mesa Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), from July 1, Firefighters MOU; 2000, through June 30, 2004, was approved; and and Approved Budget Adjustment No. 01-05 for $165,123.00 was Adjustment 01-05 approved. 1 1 Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with BonTerra Consulting, 151 ment with Bon- Kalmus ,Drive, Suite E-200, Costa Mesa, and C. J. Segerstrom Terra Consulting & Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, for $115,987.25, for Home Ranch for the. revised Home. Ranch Environmental Impact Report, EIR and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Imple- Approval was given for the implementation of an alternate mentation of Part- retirement system provided by the Public Agency Retirement time Employees System, in lieu of Social Security, for part-time employees, Retirement System and the Mayor was authorized to sign .on behalf of the City. Approved Plan Approval was 'given to designate Marc R. Puckett, Administrator Director of Finance, as the Plan Administrator. Adopted Resolution Resolution 00-61,. was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE 00-61, Adopting CITY COUNCIL' OF - THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, the PARS System CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PARS) TRUST. Adopted Resolution `Resolution 00-62 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE 00-62, Application CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, for Change of CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING TO THE Control of the :5 TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF . A CABLE TELEVISION Cable Television FRANCHISE HELD BY DICKINSON PACIFIC CABLESYSTEMS, Franchise DOING BUSINESS AS TIME WARNER CABLE. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Extension of Small- place set for the public hearing to consider an urgency Lot Residential ordinance extending the effect of Urgency Ordinance 00-10, Development which imposed a moratorium on small -lot residential Moratorium developments. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. A communication was received from Virginia Simmons, 252 21" Street, Costa Mesa, asking City Council to downzone small lots and to stop the construction of. multiple dwellings. The Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated July 6, 2000. He advised Council that staff will present a report on Citywide Residential Development Standards at either the second Council meeting of August or the Council Study Session in September. -, Joaquin Sahagun, 3136 Trinity Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that he recently purchased property at Victoria Street and Placentia Avenue, and indicated that it is not cost effective to develop a small lot on the west side of town using the current requirements. He indicated that he has suggestions regarding small -lot residential developments. Mayor Monahan asked Mr.' Sahagun to submit his suggestions in writing. Janice. Davidson, 1982 Arnold. Avenue, Costa Mesa, referred to a recent Planning Commission meeting where a developer stated that it is not impossible to build a single-family home on a small lot. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing, m _I G MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Urgency Ordinance Council Member Somers, and carried 4-1, Mayor Monahan 00-13 voting no, to adopt Urgency Ordinance 00-13: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 00-10 IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON SMALL -LOT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, prohibiting the approval of any land -use applications for small -lot residential developments for an additional 4 Y2 months. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of July 3, Civil Citations and 2000, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 00-12, Fines regarding civil citations and fines. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Ordinance 00-12 Member Somers, and carried 4-1, Mayor Monahan voting no, Ordinance 00-12 was given second reading and adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER II TO TITLE 1 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL' CODE REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR CIVIL CITATIONS AND CIVIL FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of June Net Revenue 19, 2000, consideration regarding the allocation of 50 percent of fiscal year 1998-1999 General Fund Capital Improvement Plan net revenue. The Budget & Research Officer reviewed the Agenda Report dated July 10, 2000. Eleanor Egan, 1893 , Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, supported additional funding for the Placentia Avenue Demonstration Project, and agreed that there is a need for a pocket park at Victoria and Maple Streets. Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, felt that funding should be directed to street repair on Parkview Circle. MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded Net Revenue to by Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to continue the September 18, allocation of net revenue to the meeting of September 18, 2000 2000, or sooner, when staff has the design and build cost for the projects mentioned in the Agenda Report, specifically, the Charle/Hamilton Street Skateboard Park, TeWinkle Park Softball Complex, and the Design of the Fairview Park Habitat Area. OLD BUSINESS The following were presented from the meeting of July 3, Request for. Re- 2000: hearing of DR -00- 05, Cefalia/Request Request from Jim Cefalia, 1649 Bayside Drive, Newport for Rehearing of Beach, for rehearing of the City Council's June 5, 2000, DR -00-12, Cefalia decision denying Development Review DR -00-05 and Vesting Tentative Map VT15991, for property at 2087 Garden Lane. Request from Joseph Cefalia, 818 West Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, for rehearing of the City Council's June 5, 2000, decision denying Development Review DR -00-12, for property at 215 and 219 East 16th Street. 1 1 1: t <q 4F,- - IM MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded to August 7, 2000 by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, and. carried 5-0, to continue these items to the meeting of August 7, 2000. -NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented -Fiscal Year 1999-2000 1999-2000 Fourth Quarter Community Objectives. The Budget & Community Ob- Research Officer summarized the Agenda Report dated jectives July 6, 2000. She recommended removing the following objectives since they have been completed: 98-1321: Develop the Farm Site (the Farm, Costa Mesa High School, Davis School, Presidio School, and TeWinkle Park) to include youth facilities and a sports complex. (1) Prepare Master Plan. (2) Establish an Ad Hoc Committee to work with staff and consultants. (3) Adopt Master Plan. (4) Secure funding. (5) Prepare design. (6) Build project. 01-D1: Formalize, by Council Policy, the Economic Development Strategy of the City based on high quality services, low taxes and quality facilities in lieu of "deve.lopment deals" or use of public funds for private purposes. 01-E4: Adopt a policy formalizing the city procedures to ensure that wages and benefits are comparable with similar jobs in the private and public sector. Bob Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated that he reviewed the Agenda Report and could not locate the Community Objective, which addresses elimination of the 19th Street bridge. Mayor Monahan explained that the 19th Street bridge project was considered prior to creation of the Community Objectives. Council Member Somers asked for%' n update on Objective 01- C2, Page 55, "Aggressively pursue Costa Mesa's receipt of the Air National Guard property, assuring that our interest is well noted, and that all necessary actions for our ownership are completed well before relinquishment of the property". The City Manager reported that the City has been in contact with. Colonel Edward Fager of the Air National Guard to determine the disposition of the Air National Guard property in Costa Mesa; however, conveyance of the Marine Corps Air Station EI Toro, the relocation site for the Air National Guard, has been delayed. Council Member Somers asked for -an update on Objective 01- A1, Page 10, "Investigate and implement an intersection 'Red Light Camera' enforcement program on a demonstration basis for a period of not less than six months at a minimum of two locations". The City Manager reported that discussions have been held with two vendors who manufacture, install, and operate the equipment, as well as cities who have been using the equipment. He indicated a concern regarding Harbor Municipal Court allowing red light camera photographs for enforcement of violations. He stated that the Police Department has asked each vendor to prepare a proposal and suggested having each company install the equipment at an intersection so the ,City has -an opportunity to see how it performs. Regarding Objective 01-E1, Page 87, "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 the 2001 and subsequent FY Budget". Council Member Somers asked if a schedule has been established for the workshop sessions. The City Manager reported that a rough draft of the schedule will be provided to Council before the end of July. He stated that a VISION session will be held on the fourth Monday of each month for a few months, with specific subjects at each session, so that Council Members can choose which session they want to attend. Regarding Objective 01-D6, Page 73, "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)". Council Member Somers asked for additional information regarding the Executive Advisory Committee. The City Manager explained that the Committee consists of managers from the larger cities who will serve on the Committee during the transition period with the Orange County Regional Airport Authority (OCRAA). MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Objectives Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to approve the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 fourth quarter community objectives, deleting the three items suggested by the Budget & Research Officer. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to designate a League of voting delegate for the annual League of California Cities California Cities Conference to be held in Anaheim, September 7 through Conference September 9, 2000. The Assistant to the City Manager Delegates summarized the Agenda Report dated June 29, 2000. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded Cowan and Dixon by Mayor Monahan, and carried 5-0, to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Cowan as a voting delegate and Council Member Dixon as an alternate delegate to the conference. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a proposed ballot measure Transient for the November General Election to increase the Transient Occupancy Tax Occupancy Tax (TOT) for park, open space and recreation Ballot Measure facility acquisition and development: Resolution placing the measure on the November 7, 2000, General Election ballot. Proposed wording for the ballot measure. Direct staff to prepare a Budget Adjustment from the Net Revenue Special Projects allocation for the cost of placing the matter on the ballot. Preparation of a ballot argument. 1 168 Communications were received from Ed Fawcett, President, Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, 1700 Adams Avenue, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, opposing a ballot measure for a two - percentage point increase in the Citywide transient occupancy tax, suggesting that a one -percentage point increase would be a more reasonable first step; and Robert Washer, Sandpiper Motel, 1967 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, asking Council to table this action so those affected may have an opportunity to participate. The City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated July 13, 2000. Joe Bann, General Manager, Doubletree Hotel, 3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, President, Costa Mesa Conference & Visitor Bureau, supported increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax but asked that Council consider phasing it over a two- or three-year period. He advised Council that local businesses utilize hotels in the City and will be affected by the additional cost. Tom Smalley, General Manager, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, thanked Council for their support in working with the hotels over the past several years to generate tourism dollars. He supported a one percent tax increase at this time versus the two percent that is being proposed. He believed that the one percent increase would enable Costa Mesa hotels to maintain their competitive edge. Jan Clare, General Manager, The Westin South Coast Plaza 686 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mes; experiencing substantial growth in anticipate a tremendous occupancy growth in 2001 and 2002 which taxes for the City. stated that they are the hotel industry, and growth as well as rate will generate additional Charles Knowlton, General Manager, Country Side Inn & Suites, 325 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, supported a gradual TOT increase, stating that a two percent increase would have a measurable affect on the guests. Joe DeDio, General Manager, Holiday Inn, 3131 South Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, asked Council to consider gradually increasing the TOT. Tom Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, felt that the Agenda Report had been well researched and written. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded Resolution 00-63, by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 4-1, Mayor Monahan Approving Place- voting no, to adopt Resolution 00-63: A RESOLUTION OF ment of the THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Measure on the CALIFORNIA, PROPOSING AN INCREASE IN THE TRANSIENT Ballot OCCUPANCY TAX OF UP TO A TWO PERCENT (2%) INCREASE AS A SPECIAL TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING AND DEVELOPING PARKS AND OPEN SPACE LANDS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53724 AND ARTICLE XIII C,' SECTION 2(d) OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, TO SUBMIT THE PROPOSED MEASURE TO THE VOTERS FOR THE ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53724 AND ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9222 AND SUBMITTING THE PROPOSED MEASURE TO THE SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR THE BALLOT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF SAID CITY TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2000. MOTION/Directed A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Staff to Prepare Council Member Somers, and carried 4-1, Mayor Monahan Budget Adjustment voting no, directing staff to prepare a Budget Adjustment and Ballot Argu- from the Net Revenue Special Projects allocation for the cost ment of placing the matter on the ballot, and to prepare a ballot argument, using the following as, a starting point for defining the use of the tax proceeds: Acquisition of real property for the exclusive purpose of providing park, open space and recreation facilities. This includes the purchase of property from private parties, property declared surplus by the Newport -Mesa Unified School District, County of Orange, State of California, Federal Government or other public entities. Development of property under the ownership, leasehold or other control of the City of Costa Mesa for park and recreation purposes. This shall include any and all improvements as identified in Table 11 of the City's adopted Parks,, Open Space and Recreational Facilities Master Plan. Eligible development related expenses shall include real property appraisals, preparation of environmental documents, project design, construction and project management services. Development of open space shall include parkways and medians under the control of the City of Costa Mesa. Said improvements may include construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk, only where such improvements are needed to provide for additional landscaping. Proceeds from an increase in the TOT may not be used for park, open space or recreational facility maintenance, repair or operation. No proceeds from the TOT increase may be used for development, maintenance or operation of park, open space and recreational facilities exclusively for private use or to supplant landscape, open space or related requirements on a new development. Council Member Erickson thanked the hotel industry for their cooperation in this matter. The City Manager advised Council that in the future staff will be asking for direction in terms of . a City publication or dissemination of information prior to the election, so that the voters are given an opportunity to understand the Transient Occupancy Tax. Council Member Erickson asked if a representative from the Costa Mesa Conference & Visitor Bureau would be authorized to sign the ballot argument should Council decline to do so. The City Manager responded in the affirmative. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Mayor Pro Changing the Term Tem Cowan for City Council consideration in changing the of Mayor to One term of Mayor to one year. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan Year summarized the Agenda Report dated July 12, 2000. MOTION/ A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Approve a Change Council Member Somers, to change the term of Mayor to one year with no limits on consecutive terms, electing the Mayor at the first meeting in December of non -election years and at the meeting of the new member seating in election years. Mayor Monahan opposed the motion because he felt that the two-year term limit has worked well, allowing the Mayors an opportunity to keep stability in the community. He suggested that an in -coming Mayor could have the option to serve one year, extending the term at the end of the first year, to two years if Council concurred. - Council Member Dixon supported the motion because she believed that not all people who become Mayor are able to devote all their time and energy for a -two-year term. The motion carried 4-1, Mayor Monahan voting no. COUNCIL Council Member Dixon reported that first event in the City's COMMENTS summer concert series, held on July 11, 2000, at Shiffer Summer Concert Park, was well attended; and encouraged members of the Series public to attend The Fenians concert, an Irish folk group at Kaiser athletic field on Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. 3007 Samoa Place Council Members Somers asked the Development Services Property and Director to draft a memorandum to Council by the first Freeway meeting in August regarding Council's final decision on the Closures 3007 Samoa Place property as it pertains to the design aspects, such as windows, and certain elements that were left in place. She expressed concern regarding,the following freeway closures by CALTRANS and OCTA: northbound SR - 55 from SR -73 to Baker Street on July 19, and 20, 2000, from midnight to 5:00 a.m.; and on, northbound 55, lanes 2 and 3, from Mesa Drive to Baker Street on July 19, and 20, 2000 from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. She asked if the Public Services Director could contact CALTRANS to' asc;ertain if the closure could be delayed to 1:00 a.m. rather than midnight due to the departing of Orange County Fair traffic. She asked staff to notify the local newspapers alerting the public of the freeway closures. The Public Services Director stated that staff has been in contract with CALTRANS who are aware of the Fair but indicated some inflexibility due to contractors and certain internal policy directives. He indicated that the City should have a definite answer from CALTRANS on Tuesday, July 18, 2000, on the closures. He mentioned that the City's Transportation Manager has been working with the Fairgrounds management for announcements on freeway closures and restrictions to be made at the Fair prior to closing. "From Goat Hill Council Member Erickson announced that Robert M. Wilson, a to the City of the former Mayor of Costa Mesa has published a book, "From Arts" Book Goat Hill to the City of the Arts", on the history of Costa Mesa and including stories from other Mayors. Agenda Format; Mayor Pro Tem Cowan stated that she would like to have a Canyon Park Tree section added to the Agenda format, perhaps after Oral View Issue; Communications, allowing for an update or staff response to Regional Trans- issues that have been brought to the attention of Council. portation Plan; and She asked that staff provide Council with an update at the Staff Training next Council meeting on the Canyon Park tree view issue. She stated that she is a representative to- the Southern California Association of Government (SCAG), and they are currently drafting a Regional. Transportation Plan for 2001, which has been distributed to staff for review. She announced that she serves on the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee through SCAG and an excellent three- day training regarding alternatives to conflict resolution for staff members particularly Code Enforcement Officers is offered. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. c,— ,t Mayor of/he City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: 1. Deputy City lerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1