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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/20/2001 - City CouncilF 1 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA FEBRUARY 20, 2001 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session February 20, 2001, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, and invocation by Pastor Mark Rogers, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Absent: Officials Present: Mayor Libby Cowan Mayor Pro Tem Linda Dixon Council Member Gary Monahan Council Member Karen Robinson (arrived 6:40 p.m.) Council Member Chris Steel None City Manager Allan Roeder City Attorney Jerry Scheer Development Services Director Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Administrative Services Director Steve Hayman Deputy Fire Chief Ken Soltis Acting Budget & Research Officer Jim Miller Recreation Manager Stacia Mancini Associate Planner Kim Brandt Associate Planner David Brantley Assistant to the City Manager Ann Shultz Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES On motion by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro February 1 and 5, Tem Dixon, and carried 4-0, Council Member Robinson absent, the 2001 minutes of the special meeting of February 1 and regular meeting of February 5, 2001, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by RESOLUTIONS Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, and carried 4-0,"Council Member Robinson absent, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. PRESENTATION The Administrative Services Director introduced the employee Employee Service recognition program for City employees with 25, 30, and 35 years Recognition of service. He announced that Jim Morrison, Central Services Manager, has achieved 30 years of service with the City. On behalf of Police Chief Dave Snowden, the Administrative Services Director recognized the following police officers who were not in attendance: Captain Jim Watson, for 30 years of service; and Lieutenant Tom Winter and Senior Police Officer Steve Labbitt, for 25 years of service. The Deputy Fire Chief (25 years) congratulated Jack Schuitt, Fire Captain (35 Years); Jim Solliday, Fire Fighter (25 years); and those who were not in attendance who also have 25 years of service, Marty Huguenin, Fire Captain; Paul 319 Moody, Fire Engineer; Dan Mudra, Fire Engineer; Brian Roberts, Fire Captain; Leroy Taylor, Fire Engineer; Steve Tiedeman, Fire Captain; Jon Whitcomb, Fire Fighter/Paramedic; Doug Wilson, Fire Captain; and Curt Yoder, Fire Engineer. The Development Services Director introduced 'Bob Cochran, Chief Electrical Inspector/Building Division (25 years of service). The Public Services Director congratulated Russ Yankie, Maintenance Supervisor (25 years); and recognized those not in attendance Bob Carter, Lead Maintenance Worker (30 years); Chris Arnold, Senior Maintenance Worker (25 years); Don Brown, Senior Maintenance Technician (25 years); and Mike Stevens, Construction Inspector (25 years). Mayor Cowan congratulated the City Manager on his 25 years of service. MOTION/Moved Old On motion by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Council Business No. 5, Ice Member Robinson, and carried 5-0, Old Business Item No. 5, Chalet Rink closure of the Ice Chalet rink, was moved forward to follow Council Comments, in accordance with the request from Mayor Cowan. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Cowan addressed her comments at the meeting of February Time Limit to be 5, 2001, wherein she announced that extension of the 30 -minute Discussed at Study time limit for public comment would be trailed to the end of the Session of March 12, meeting, stating that this subject will be discussed at the study 2001 session of March 12, 2001. West Side Costa Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, commented Mesa that redevelopment of the west side of Costa Mesa is 20 years behind schedule. She suggested that the upgrade of West 19th Street be expedited, and encouraged Council to remove the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen from that neighborhood. She reported on the increase of homeless persons, and supported the use of eminent domain in the worst of the slums. Mayor Cowan replied that the Redevelopment Agency is currently addressing the west side issue. Sutton Comments Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, supported Council's decisions to reject ,the Charle/Hamilton skateboard park location and to protect the Noguchi Gardens. He asked for similar consideration for Fairview Park, and agreed with the.decision to postpone further action on the Huscroft House. Mr. Sutton declared that it is imperative that Council solve problems which are critical to the greater well-being of Costa Mesa: secure City services; assess the illegal alien -situation; and form an endowment to improve high schools. Millard Comments Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, observed that the wall on Baker Street from' Grant Avenue to Fairview Road should have been repaired at this point, and noted that the bus stop at Grant Avenue and Baker Street is covered with graffiti. He suggested that, prior to redeveloping the west side, the zoning be changed, replacing industrial with residential on property near the ocean. He provided visual illustrations of the proposed changes. Santa Ana Heights Robert Hanley, 1601 Indus Street, Santa Ana Heights, submitted a Annexation communication addressed to the County Board of Supervisors asking that Costa Mesa release the Santa Ana Heights area from its sphere of influence. Mayor Cowan responded that the annexation issue will be considered at the meeting of March 19, 2001. Fairview Park Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota; Avenue, Costa Mesa, provided Walkways photographs of the City -installed sandbags in the bluff area of 1 1 1 Fairview Park which are intended to curtail previously mentioned erosion which was encroaching upon the walkway. He suggested placing a plastic covering in that area to prevent the water from scoring the earth. The Public Services Director proposed that, should monies be dedicated to Fairview Park through next year's budget process, consultation with experts in the field of erosion be considered. Mr. Graham encouraged constructing walkways with a hard surface. Niewiarowski . Russ Niewiarowski, 20102 Kline Drive, Santa Ana Heights, Comments suggested that the City organize a retreat at the Orange County Fairgrounds, inviting Costa Mesa residents to discuss their "vision" for the City. He addressed the erosion at Fairview Park, and reported that the alternative for an airport at EI Toro Marine Air Corps Station will be on the agenda for the late March or early April Orange County Regional Airport Authority meeting. Lighthouse Coastal Ms. Refakas, 320 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, reported that her Community Church residence is located across the street from the parking lot of the Lighthouse Coastal Community Church, 301 Magnolia Street. She complained that headlights from cars parking along the south side of Magnolia Street shine directly into the living and bedroom windows of the residence. She thought that the intention had been to enlarge the low wall bordering the parking lot, and detailed her major concerns. She asked Council to mitigate the impact on residents. Mayor Cowan directed the Development Services Director to review the conditions of approval. CONSENT The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar: Item CALENDAR No. 8, Agreement with Psomas to provide engineering services for the City's Master Drainage Plan. MOTION/Approved On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, seconded by Council Member Except Item No. 8 Robinson, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved as recommended. WRITTEN COMMUNI- Resolution 01-10 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CATIONS/Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Resolution 01-10, AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE Records Destruction TRANSPORTATION DIVISION, PUBLIC SERVICES DEPART - for Transportation MENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 75-60. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Dorothy Niemi; Elke Keil; Southern California Edison; Gene Barbee; George Hanold; and Brenda Skinner. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License requests: Licenses RME, Inc., 1570 Corporate Drive, Suites C, D, and E, for a duplicate Type 2 ABC License (winegrower). RME, Inc., 580 Anton Boulevard, A101 (formerly Ten Sushi), for a premise -to -premise transfer of a Type 47 ABC License (on -sale general for a bona fide eating place). WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1835, funding Payroll 103 for 1835/Payroll 103 $1,644,953.61, and City operating expenses for $1,784,010.29, including payroll deductions Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1836, -funding City operating, expenses for 1836 $561,756.58. REJECTED CLAIM Claim from Carl McConnell and Rosalie DeSa (alleged dangerous McConnell/DeSa condition of public property) was rejected. ADMINISTRATIVE Project No. 00-11 was completed to the satisfaction of the Public ACTIONS/Accepted Services Director on December 21, 2000, by Topline Construction, Work for Alley Nos. Inc., 9272 Russell Street, La Habra: Item A, Alley No. 87 87 and 17, Project Improvements from Santa Ana Avenue to Raymond Avenue No. 00-11, by between Broadway and Magnolia Street; and Item B, Alley No. 17 Topline Construction Improvements from Bernard Street to 250 Feet South of Bernard Street. The work was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. Released Retention/ The following action was taken regarding Fairview Road Reduced Remaining Reconstruction from Fair Drive to Paularino Channel, and Fairview Retention for R. J. Road and Baker Street Intersection Improvements, Project No. 99 - Noble on Reconstruc- 15, Federal Nos. STPL-5312(024), (025), (026), (027), and (028), tion of Fairview Road contractor R. J. Noble Company, 15505 East Lincoln Avenue, and Baker Street Orange: 50 percent of retention monies were released; and the Intersection, Project retention amount was reduced to 5 percent of the contract amount. No. 99-15 Appointed Weeks Joan Weeks was appointed as the City representative to the Costa to Senior Center Mesa Senior Center Board of Directors for a two-year term expiring Board February, 2003. Approved Budget Budget Adjustment No. 01-74 was approved for $36,706.00, for Adjustment 01-74, the first year's allocation of the California Integrated Waste Oil Block Grant Management Sixth Cycle Used Oil Recycling Block Grant. Agreement with Item No. 8 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agreement Psomas for with Psomas, to provide engineering services for the City's Master Engineering Services Drainage Plan. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa for Master Drainage Mesa, asked what type of engineering was involved. The Public Plan Services Director replied that Psomas would review the drainage pattern for the entire City, assess the existing storm drain system, ascertain future needs, and design system plans. On motion by MOTION/Approved Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, seconded by Mayor Cowan, and carried 5 - Agreement 0, the agreement was approved with Psomas, 3187 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 250, Costa Mesa, in an amount not to exceed $370,495.00, and the Mayor, and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. COUNCIL Council Member Robinson reported that she is continuing her COMMENTS efforts to locate an appropriate site for the proposed skateboard Skateboard Park/ park, noting that she met with the Lions Park Homeowners Lions Park Association. She asked that Council reevaluate the parking lot intended for that area in order to preserve open space. She suggested returning the softball field area in Lions Park to open space. 1 1 1 1 1 1 Skateboard Park Council Member Steel asked staff to discuss a joint agreement for a skateboard park with the City of Newport Beach. He suggested that the park be located in Newport Beach or the lower west side of Costa Mesa. He encouraged a second park to be located at the Orange County Fairgrounds or in Mesa North. Council Member OCRAA and Airport Steel suggested providing financial support for the Orange County Working Group Regional Airport Authority and the Airport Working Group. He Support opposed Council candidates accepting money or support from employee associations, and reiterated that all candidates for Commission commissions should be interviewed and nominated, with the Appointments ultimate goal of a logical and fair appointment. Mayor Cowan confirmed that Council Member Steel will contact the City Manager for placement of any items on the study session agenda. Little League Council Member Monahan announced that Costa Mesa American Opening Day Little League opening day will be Saturday, March 3, 2001, at 9:00 a.m., and the Costa Mesa National and Newport Harbor Leagues will also open on the 3`d at 11:00. a.m. Volunteer Awards Mayor Pro Tem Dixon announced that Orange County volunteers were honored last week at the "Spirit of Volunteerism" awards, and announced the Costa Mesa recipients. She informed Council Skateboard Park Member Steel that in March, 2001, she will be meeting with the Board of Directors of the Orange County Fairgrounds and the Newport -Mesa Unified School District, and the skateboard park will be discussed at both meetings. CenterLine Meetings Mayor Cowan reported her attendance at CenterLine meetings, the light rail option which is being discussed by the Orange County Transit Authority. She announced a fund raising event by the Meeting Announce- Fairview Friends on Wednesday, February 21, 2001; and that the ments Library Needs Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at the Neighborhood Community Center. Mayor Cowan Committee Appoint- apologized for her actions regarding committee appointments at ments the previous meeting, and agreed with Council Member Steel that the process should be revised. Nevertheless, she supported the commissioners who were selected. OLD BUSINESS Mayor Cowan presented Old Business No. 5, discussion regarding Ice Chalet Rink closure of the Ice Chalet rink. David Martinez, 1592 Caraway Drive, Apt. A, Costa Mesa, reported that negotiations are proceeding with C. J. Segerstrom and Sons regarding the property on which the Ice Chalet is located. He anticipated completion of the discussion by the end of March, 2001, at which time Council will be advised of the outcome. Council Member Robinson volunteered to accompany Mr. Martinez to the meetings with the Segerstroms. Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, commented on the situation between the City and supporters of the rink. The following persons spoke about the closing of the Ice Chalet rink: Sandra Hayes and her granddaughter, no address given; resident and her daughter at 521 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa; Carol and Becky Wakefield, Huntington Beach; and Doug Scribner, 321 Avocado Street, No. P, Costa Mesa. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place New Residence and set for the public hearing to consider an urgency ordinance Remodel Moratorium extending the effect of Interim Ordinance 01-2, imposing a moratorium on construction of certain new residences and remodels on R-1 lots. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated February 12, 2001. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Mayor Cowan, seconded by Council Urgency Ordinance Member Robinson, and carried 4-1, Council Member Monahan 01-9 voting no, to adopt Ordinance 01-9, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 01-2 IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN NEW RESIDENCES AND REMODELS ON R-1 LOTS, for an additional four and one-half months. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place Minor Additions in set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance to modify Developments with procedures to allow minor additions to existing developments with Master Plans master plans. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated February 12, 2001. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by First Reading to Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, and carried 4-1, Council Member Robinson Ordinance 01-10 voting no, to give first reading to Ordinance 01-10, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR ALLOWING MINOR ADDITIONS IN EXISTING DEVELOPMENTS WITH MASTER PLANS. Council Member Robinson expressed concern regarding Item 4, Page 14 of the Agenda Report, in relation to additions which cause square footage of a project to exceed the maximum building square footage allowed by the approved Master Plan, and encouraged the Planning Commission and City Council to review these projects. She noted that the language used in reference to the minor addition is vague and ambiguous, and believed that the floor area ratio and trip budget standards should also be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council. She asked that the ordinance be clarified on this point. Associate Planner Kim Brandt proposed deleting the second sentence of Section 2, Non- residential buildings (Page 2 of the ordinance). Council Member Monahan commented that the above would change the intent of his motion, and declined the addition. SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Council Member Robinson to MOTION/To Give delete the portion of Section 2 as proposed above. The motion First Reading PUBLIC HEARING died for lack of a second. The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place Residential Deve- set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the lopment Standards regulations contained in Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code and Parking relating to residential development standards and parking Requirements requirements; and a resolution adopting residential design guidelines and revised wall, fence, and landscape standards. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Development Services Director and Associate 325 Planner David Brantley reviewed the Agenda Report dated February 12, 2001. The Development Services Director replied to a question from Council Member Steel by stating that the law requires that when an ordinance materially affects more than 1,000 properties in the City, a notice in the newspaper is required in lieu of direct mailings. He reviewed other measures taken to advertise this public hearing. Council Member Steel suggested that notification be given through the City newsletter which will be addressed later in the agenda. Council Member Monahan expressed his displeasure with the noticing on this item. He suggested continuing the item for two weeks, and advertising in the Daily Pilot and Costa Mesa Breeze (Orange County Register) in order to alert the public to these changes. Council Member Robinson concurred that sufficient notice had not been provided to property owners, and suggested that an "executive summary" be included. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon indicated she would like examples of projects which will be affected by the proposed ordinance and those developments which have the current standard. She supported a bulk mailing to the entire City versus a first class mailing to property owners, asking for information on which is more reasonable. Mayor Cowan asked that the visual presentation by the Associate Planner be provided to Council in a hard copy. Council Member Steel requested that colored illustrations be forwarded in the future, and copies of all notices. Bob Fernandez, 2232 Elden Avenue, Costa Mesa, opposed the proposed ordinance, stating that the notification was inadequate. He observed that the average citizen will not be able to evaluate the ordinance, and recommended that meetings be held for east side residents. Kerry Smith, 302 Turtle Bay Lane, Costa Mesa, representing Harbinger Homes, offered to assist with the review of sites throughout the City. He commented on the Catalina Shores project on Tustin Avenue constructed by his company, and stated that the density guidelines in the proposed ordinance are too severe and the parking standards are unjustified. He suggested that prior to increasing requirements by an additional parking space per residence, a study on parking standards be completed to confirm that they are inadequate. Doug Scribner, 321 Avocado Street, No. P, Costa Mesa, urged Council to adopt ordinances which decrease the amount of City regulation, providing builders and residents the most flexibility possible. He referred to the cost of new regulations, stating that housing costs will increase, and recommended that new plans be submitted to the neighbors for review. Jeff Pratt, 1011 EI Camino Drive, Costa Mesa, agreed that changes are necessary but stated that the proposed standards would prohibit redevelopment on the west side of Costa Mesa. He encouraged Council to attend homeowner association meetings, familiarize themselves with the neighborhoods, and accept Kerry Smith's invitation to visit projects. He suggested that guidelines be made flexible. Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked that the City ensure that the notices are easily discernible from junk mail. She noted that there is a moratorium on high density, and felt that it should be maintained. Charlotte Alexander, 347 Vista Baya, Santa Ana Heights, opposed the ordinance, stating that it would impact the entire area. The City Manager commented that the ordinance would not be applicable to that neighborhood if specific zoning is adopted for the areas to be annexed. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, felt that the ordinance is necessary, and provided examples. MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Mayor Cowan, seconded by Council to May 7, 2001 Member Steel, and carried 5-0, to continue this item to the meeting of May 7, 2001; to publish' more than once a half -page advertisement in the Daily Pilot and the Breeze (Orange County Register); to do a bulk mailing to all property owners of residential property; to allot $12,000.00 from the City Council Special Project Net Revenue Fund for the notification; and to organize a public meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon supported the motion but asked for examples of items she had previously addressed. = Council Member Monahan thought that the half -page advertisement should appear more than one time, on'a Thursday, Friday, or Sunday, in the Daily Pilot and should include information on when the public hearings will be held and when and where design standards may be obtained. He stated that different areas of the City require different standards and zoning. Council Member Steel asked that the Instant Jungle/Pelican Homes project mentioned by Council Member Monahan be reconsidered by Council. The City Manager reported that a new party is interested in developing that site. Council Member Robinson cautioned that Council must stop selling itself short, and related a story about the Standard Pacific development on Mesa Verde Drive/Adams Avenue. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 9:25 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 9:35 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place Notices for Planning set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance relative to public Applications; and notices for planning applications; and to consider modification to Council Policy 500-4, City Council Policy 500-4, "Notification to Tenants". The Affidavit "Notification to of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No Tenants" communications were received. The Development Services Director summarized the Agenda'Report dated February 12, 2001. Council Member Monahan asked that samples of the required notification for posting of the property be made available to applicants. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon suggested that signage for commercial property be large enough to be read from a vehicle, and be posted on more than one side of the property. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, seconded by Mayor First Reading to Cowan, and carried 5-0, to give first reading to Ordinance 01-11, Ordinance 01-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 13-29(d) OF TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, extending the noticing area to 500 feet. 327 Second reading and adoption are scheduled for the meeting of March 5, 2001. The Development Services Director confirmed that the 500 -foot radius will apply to all notifications, excluding development review projects. MOTION/Rescinded On motion by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Council Council Policy 500-4 Member Steel, and carried 5-0, Council Policy 500-4, noticing of tenants, was rescinded. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an exclusive contract for an Emergency Care and Emergency Care and Transportation System. A communication Transportation was received from Schaefer Ambulance Service, 2215 South System Bristol Street, Santa Ana, which includes a category -by -category comparison with the recommended firm, Care Ambulance Service. The Deputy Fire Chief reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 29, 2001. Timm Leeder, Regional Manager, Schaefer Ambulance Service, reported that Schaefer has been supplying ambulance service to Southern California since 1932, and has serviced the City since 1964. He stated that the other companies cannot compare with Schaefer in the areas of experience, maintenance records, and training. Regarding the Fiscal Review in the Agenda Report, he stated that the County -approved medical supply reimbursement is available with or without the ordinance. Michael Parker, President, Priority One Ambulance, 8520 Archibald Avenue, Building 20, Rancho Cucamonga, commented that his company did not submit a bid on this proposal because they do not have an office in this area. Mayor Cowan indicated that this time period was allotted for those who submitted bids on the project, and asked Mr. Parker to make his statements during the public comment period. Rick Richardson, co-owner of Care Ambulance Service, 8932 Katella Avenue, Suite 201, Anaheim, reported that they serve as the primary 911 ambulance service for the cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, and Fountain Valley. He indicated that the company is the only accredited ambulance company in Orange County, and reviewed the proposal. He stated that three, 24-hour modular ambulances would be housed in Costa Mesa, and commented on benefits which would be provided to the incumbent Schaefer personnel. Mr. Richardson responded to questions from Council. Eric Manler, Orange County Director for American Medical Response, 17918 Crusader Avenue, Cerritos, who worked for the City in partnership with Schaefer Ambulance, commented that a single provider is preferable. He observed that the RFP process had been nebulous, and standards were ill-defined. He assured Council that an orderly transition of the contract will take place. Eric Manler and Tim Leeder responded to questions regarding accreditation. The resident -at 1561 Mesa Drive, Santa Ana Heights, a 14 -year emergency medical technician with Schaefer Ambulance, noted Schaefer's excellent working relationship with the Fire Department and the community. Brenda Bridwell, registered nurse, Hoag Hospital Emergency Care Unit, supported the selection of Schaefer Ambulance, stating that the crews are composed of knowledgeable, kind, and compassionate personnel. Michael Parker, President of Priority One Ambulance, commented that Care Ambulance Service employees' average experience is less than two and one-half years, and expressed concern over the level of care available. He answered questions regarding accreditation. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Contract with Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, and carried 4-1, Mayor Cowan voting no, to Schaefer Ambulance award the exclusive contract for ambulance services to Schaefer Ambulance Service, and the City Manager was authorized to sign the final contract as approved by the City Attorney. Council Member Monahan noted that selecting a company other than the one recommended by the committee and Fire Department was difficult, but felt that the service offered by Schaefer Ambulance over the years has been excellent. He explained that he was impressed with the proposal submitted by Care Ambulance but felt more comfortable staying with Schaefer. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon concurred with Council Member Monahan, stating that the personal touch received from Schaefer for the last 37 years speaks highly of their integrity. Council Member Steel supported the motion, commenting that he hoped the best person wins. Mayor Cowan opposed the motion, indicating that she liked the proposal submitted by Care Ambulance, and addressed long-term complacency. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented revisions to Council Policy 100-7 Council Policy 100-7, regarding waiver of charges for use of City facilities and Use of City Facilities equipment; and a resolution establishing and adopting facilities and equipment charges to be waived under Council Policy 100-7 for fiscal year 2000-2001. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, seconded by Council Policy 100-7 Council Member Steel, and carried 5-0, to approve Council Policy 100-7. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, seconded by Resolution 01-11 Council Member Robinson, and carried 5-0, to adopt Resolution 01-11, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT CHARGES TO BE WAIVED UNDER COUNCIL POLICY 100-7 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 BY THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request for creation of a bi- City Newsletter monthly or quarterly newsletter, City Council Objective 01-E5. The Assistant to the City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated February 12, 2001. The City Manager concurred with Council Member Monahan that a monthly or bi-monthly newsletter is preferable, observing that a monthly publication would require 'additional City staff. He offered to prepare the entire program for review, including the budget. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Mayor Cowan, seconded by Council Directions to Staff Member Steel, and carried 5-0, directing staff to prepare a monthly newsletter program, and an alternate proposal for bi-monthly publication, for Council review, including a staffing format proposal and printing costs, for inclusion into the City's 2001-02 budget. Council Member Monahan suggested that the newsletter cover upcoming City business, and items scheduled for Council meetings. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon favored a monthly newsletter. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented 2000-01 second quarter 2000-01 Objectives community objectives. The Acting Budget and Research Officer responded to questions from Council. MOTION/Reviewed On motion by Mayor Cowan, seconded by Council Member and Approved Robinson, and carried 5-0, the community objectives were reviewed and approved. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented . a request concerning Harbor Boulevard Wall rehabilitation of the block wall on Harbor Boulevard between Princeton Drive and the Orange Coast Jeep dealership. The Public Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated February 12, 2001. MOTION/To Continue A motion was made by Council Member Steel, seconded by Mayor to March 5, 2001 Pro Tem Dixon, to continue this item to the meeting of March 5, 2001, place it early on the agenda, directing staff to contact more of the neighbors and obtain more information, and return to Council with solutions to build a continuous eight -foot block wall. SUBSTITUTE A -substitute motion was made by Council Member Monahan, MOTION/Approved seconded by Mayor Cowan, to approve Alternative No. 3: Alternative 3 Reconstruct the existing wall with an eight -foot high slumpstone wall along Harbor Boulevard, between Princeton Drive and the Orange Coast Jeep Dealership, at the City's cost. The total construction cost is estimated to be approximately $160,000.00. A portion of this cost may be recovered through the insurance company of the owner of the vehicle that damaged a segment of this wall; with the findings that the proposed slumpstone wall will beautify a major thoroughfare in the City and may encourage more people to patronize the auto dealers and other retail stores located on Harbor Boulevard, and beautification of a major thoroughfare may also attract new businesses and encourage people to move to the City. Council Member Steel explained that the motion to continue was meant to accommodate senior citizens who had left due to the lateness of the hour. Council Member Robinson expressed concerns that this action would involve a gift of public funds, and opposed Alternative No. 3. The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Robinson voting no. Mayor Cowan suggested that the community objective on arterial block walls should be moved forward as quickly as possible. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of February 5, Parks Commission 2001, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 01-8, regarding the number of terms for City Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commissioners; and a resolution setting compensation for the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Ordinance 01-8; Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, and carried 5-0, to give second reading and Adopted Resolution to adopt Ordinance 01-8: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY 01-12 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE NUMBER AND TERMS FOR CITY PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND PARKWAYS COMMISSIONERS; and to adopt Resolution 01-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING COMPENSATION FOR PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES, AND PARKWAYS COMMISSION, setting the compensation at $100.00 per month. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of February 5, Terms of Office 2001, terms of office for the Planning Commission. MOTION/Gave First A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, seconded by Reading to Ordinance Council Member Robinson, and carried 4-1, Council Member 01-12 Monahan voting no, to give first reading to Ordinance 01-12, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING THE TERMS FOR CITY PLANNING COMMISSIONERS,: changing the term from four years to two. Council Member Monahan opposed the motion because he supported four-year terms. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a policy regulating alcohol at Use of Alcohol at community centers. The Recreation Manager summarized the Community Centers Agenda Report dated January 29, 2001. MOTION/Approved On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, seconded by Council Member Policy Steel, and carried 5-0, the proposed policy was adopted as recommended by the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the process and review options Segerstrom Home for the Segerstrom Home Ranch Development Agreement. The Ranch Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda report dated February 7, 2001. Paul Freeman, C.J. Segerstrom & Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, supported Option 1 in the Agenda Report which would authorize the formation of a steering committee, supporting representation from City Council, and the Planning Commission. MOTION/Authorized A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Committee/Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, to approve Option 1, authorizing formation Cowan and Robinson of a steering committee, consisting of two members from the City Council and Planning Commission, in conjunction with staff, appointing Mayor Cowan and Council Member Robinson as representatives from Council. Substitute Motion to A substitute motion was made by Council Member Steel to appoint Appoint Members Council Members Monahan and Robinson to the steering Died committee. The motion died for,lack of a second. The original motion carried 4-1, Council Member Steel voting no. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an agreement with Payphone Agreement with USA, Inc., 264 South La Cienega Boulevard, Suite 697, Beverly Payphone USA Hills, to replace pay phones in Lions, Fairview, Wilson, and Wakeham parks, and TeWinkle Bark Park; and to install three additional pay phones at Del Mesa, Estancia, and Shiffer parks. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Mayor Agreement Cowan, and carried 5-0, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Regarding advertising on the pay telephones, Council Member Monahan: clarified that Council could provide parameters on that which may be advertised, and thought that it might be a revenue possibility. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon expressed concern regarding content, and hoped that any negative advertising would be discouraged. Mayor Cowan directed staff to return with a proposal on the advertisement, addressing the Council's concern regarding content. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:55 p.m. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: c Deputy City erk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1