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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/2001 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA APRIL 16, 2001 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session April 16, 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 Council Member Monahan, and invocation by the Reverend Bill Waddell, Harbor Trinity Baptist Church. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Libby Cowan Mayor Pro Tem Linda Dixon Council Member Gary Monahan Council'Member Karen Robinson Council Member Chris Steel Council Members Absent: Officials Present: 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 Mark Puckett Neighborhood Improvement Manager Muriel Ullman CDBG/HOME Coordinator Mike Linares Management Analyst Alma Penalosa Management Analyst Carol Proctor Deputy City Clerk Ruth Delaney MINUTES On motion by Council Member,Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro March 12, March Tem Dixon, and carried 5-0, 'the minutes of the Special Joint 19, and April 2, Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting of March 12, 2001, and 2001 the regular Council meetings of March 19, and April 2, 2001, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCE AND A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by RESOLUTIONS Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. PRESENTATION Mayor Cowan presented the Mayor's Outstanding Youth" -Award to Mayor's Award Laurel Laidlaw, and Katie Brown, for their outstanding -dedication and service to the community. ' PUBLIC Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, supported the Home COMMENTS Ranch project which he believed would bring untold benefits to the Home Ranch Project city, and showed a photograph of the area. He discussed the need to improve Costa Mesa schools, to reduce the renter to owner ratio, and the need for a Citywide quality extended school program. Mr. Sutton suggested openly debating the Home Ranch issue at public forums. F IIS 1 1 Window Art/ Doug Scribner, 321 Avocado, No. P, Costa Mesa, addressed the Advertising City ordinance which allows a business to use only 10 percent of its window space for advertising. He indicated that he has discussed this issue with Code Enforcement and suggested researching the number of citizens who, in one year, complained about window art. Huscroft House Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, concurred with Mr. Sutton regarding the Home Ranch project. He spoke of the benefits - of completing the Huscroft House, and suggested a hospitality room in the house for meeting others in the community, the possibility of tours of the house, and using it as a meeting place for staff. "Eddie Eagle" Richard Studenick, 1174 Atlanta Way, Costa Mesa, President of the Program Costa Mesa National Rifle Association (NRA) Members Council, explained the "Eddie Eagle" program, firearms safety training for children, as well as other household hazards. He also invited citizens to the Neighbors -for -Neighbors event at Canyon Park on April 28, 2001. He commented on firearms rules for everyone. Fireworks Anne Hogan-Shereshevsky, 2152 Elden Avenue, No. 1, Costa Mesa, opposed fireworks being sold in the City, suggesting that youth groups find a new method to raise funds. She asked about City observance of Good Friday. Mayor Cowan replied that staff is allowed to take time off for such occasions. Youth Achievers Henry Panian, 436 Swarthmore Lane, Costa Mesa, announced an Program Open House on April 30, 2001, at 3:00 p.m., to commemorate the Youth Achievers Program, a cooperative enterprise between the Central Coast YMCA, Costa Mesa High School, and the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. Kathleen Saulnier, 913 Mackenzie Place, Costa Mesa, seconded the invitation to the Open House, and spoke of the benefits of the Youth Achievers Program to her two adopted children. Mayor Cowan commended Mr. Panian for helping this program work for the community. Millard Comments Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, spoke of improving the City, and quoted the FBI statistic which indicates that Costa Mesa is the "least safe large City in Orange County." He blames the overabundance of illegal aliens on the charities which attract them to the community. He extended an invitation to a meeting on April 24, 2001, at the Neighborhood Community Center to discuss a "vision" for the City. Potholes Donald Elmore, 2209 Wallace Avenue, Costa Mesa, complained about potholes, broken sidewalks, and broken curbs, on his street. He mentioned that the vending trucks in his neighborhood are noisy and disruptive. He suggested rezoning the bluff area of west side Costa Mesa from commercial to residential. Mayor Cowan asked the Public Services Director to follow up with Mr. Elmore on his concerns. Daily Pilot Article Cindy Brenneman, 1856 Elba Circle, Costa Mesa, commended the Police Chief on his article in the Daily Pilot. She extended an invitation to the Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter Anniversary Open House on April 24, 2001. CONSENT On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, seconded by Council Member CALENDAR Robinson, and carried 5-0, all Consent Calendar items were MOTION/Approved approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading. Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Alfredo Alvarez; Marion Beach; Michael G. Brown; Sherry Carsen; Costa Mesa Honda; Santa Ana Country Club; and Skip Wharton. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License request from Q Club, License 1525 Mesa Verde' Drive East, Suite 123-125, for a fiduciary transfer of a Type 41 ABC License (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). Public Utilities Com- Notice from Southern California Gas Company, that Application mission No. 00-07-040 has beeni filed with the Public Utilities Commission, to discontinue! permission for gas customers to have new installations of earthquake -activated automatic gas shut-off valves on the gas company's facilities. Southern California Gas Company has also sought a rate increase to recover the costs of inspecting earthquake valves already installed on its system. WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1843, funding Payroll 107 for $1,766,731.88, 1843/Payroll 107 and City operating expenses for $713,060.45, including payroll deductions. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1844; funding City operating expenses for 1844 $1,100,412.86. REJECTED CLAIMS The following claims were rejected: Ertz Julian Ertz and family (alleged dangerous condition of public property). Harris Aaron T. Harris (alleged dangerous condition of public property). Stovall Jimmy Stovall (alleged dangerous condition of public property). ADMINISTRATIVE Revised Section 11 -"Ethical Standards of Purchasing Practice" in ACTIONS/Approved, the Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual was approved. Revised Section Approved Agreement A three-year office supply items ;price agreement was approved with with Office Depot for Office Depot Business Services Division, 3366 East Willow Street, Office Supplies Signal Hill, in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 per year, for various City departments. Accepted Street Im- Street improvements at 3333 Bear Street were completed to the provements at 3333 satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Bayley Construction, Bear Street by 3730 South Susan Street, Suite, 200, Santa Ana, in connection with Bayley Construction, Encroachment Permit No. PS99-00416. The work was accepted, PS99-00416 and the bonds were ordered exonerated. COUNCIL Council Member Robinson reported that she, along with Planning COMMENTS/Water Commissioner Bruce Garlich, were guests of the Orange County Issues Water District on a tour in Northern California to learn about several water issues facing the State of California. She suggested that an organization called Bitter Root, who work with environmental Fairview Park restoration, be asked to look at,the erosion in Fairview Park's bluff Erosion area. She commended the 'Council for reaching out to the community, and invited residents to attend the Town Hall meetings Town Hall Meetings being held in the City. 1 1 Huscroft House Council Member Steel complimented the City staff for their Historical Society cooperation. He supported positive resolution of the Huscroft Open House House issue, and suggested potential alternative locations for the Skateboard Park Skateboard Park, such as the Orange County Fairgrounds, the Costa Mesa Senior Home Ranch property, proposing that an Ice Rink also be located Center Fundraiser on that same property. He requested that staff work with Park, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commissioner Kim Pederson on Banning Ranch a potential Costa Mesa/Newport Beach location or a joint venture with the City of Newport Beach. Council Member Steel requested Annexation that Costa Mesa annex the Banning Ranch area, and suggested placing an ordinance on the agenda prohibiting candidates for City Employee Council from accepting political and financial support from the City Contributions to Public Employee Association. He expressed his concern that the Candidates flag is not being flown at the Senior Center. He asked that the west side bluff, area, west of Whittier Avenue, be rezoned from industrial Bluff Area Rezone commercial, to R1. He complimented the Police Chiefs article in the Daily Pilot, expressed his appreciation of the Police Department, Daily Pilot Article and asked for clarification of the crime rate in the City. Fire Department Council Member Monahan thanked the Costa Mesa Fire Commendation Department, Paramedics, and Schaefer Ambulance Service for their quick response to his business earlier in the week. He reported that the Costa Mesa Child Care and Youth Services Committee is now Teen Activities and gathering information to update their Teen Activities and Services Services Directory Directory, which provides listings of activities and services for junior and high school youth in the community, including information on recreation, medical, tutoring, arts, social, counseling, educational, and other types of community service opportunities. He reported that the directory is free of charge, will be posted on the web site, and information should be sent to the committee in care of Karen Ursini. Costa Mesa Mayor Pro Tem Dixon announced that the Costa Mesa Historical Historical Society Society will be celebrating its 35th anniversary with an Open House Open House on April 21, 2001, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Downtown Community Center; on April 23, 2001, the Costa Mesa Senior Costa Mesa Senior Center will hold a fundraiser wherein 20 percent of the profits from Center Fundraiser the food purchased at Avila's EI Ranchito Restaurant will benefit the Center; on Thursday, April 26, 2001, YES, the Youth Employment Youth Employment Service of Harbor Area, will hold their 28th Annual Roman Feast and Service Charity Auction, with the proceeds targeted to helping youth find jobs in the community; on April 28, 2001, 8:30 a.m., the biannual Neighbors -for -Neighbors Community Clean-up will include five Neighbors -for homes on Darrell and Miner Streets and Canyon Park; and on June Neighbors 1, 2, and 3, 2001, the Daily Pilot Cup, formerly known as the Lion's Cup, will host a Citywide Soccer Tournament, which is open to any Daily Pilot Cup public or private school, third thru sixth grades. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon stated that she will be coaching a College Park Elementary School Girl's Team, and challenged Council to pick a school and to also coach a team, advising that Adams, California, Sonora, Whittier, Pomona, TeWinkle and Victoria schools are in need of coaches. She commented on the Police Chief's article in the Daily Daily Pilot Article Pilot, and commended the Police Department on their report taking from citizens of Costa Mesa. Fairview Road Mayor Cowan asked the Public Services Director to investigate the amount of traffic generated from the Orange Coast College Swap Meet which backs up on Fairview Road, northbound and southbound, on weekends. Mayor Cowan clarified for Council City Council Agenda Member Steel that any Council Member has the opportunity to place Items an item on the agenda and to work with staff on the agenda report. Mayor Cowan reiterated that she does not control the City Council agenda in any way. Costa Mesa Council Member Steel announced that the Costa Mesa Citizen's Citizen's Group Group is having an Open House on April 24, 2001, at 6:00 p.m., at the Neighborhood Community Center. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place Expansion of South set for the public hearing to consider the rehearing requested by _- Coast Plaza Town City Attorney Jerry Scheer, of the City Council's approval on Center February 5, 2001, of applications from Paul Freeman, authorized agent for South Coast Plaza and the Orange County Performing Arts Center, and 'Phillip S;chwartze, authorized agent for Commonwealth Capital Management, LLC/Fifth Street Properties, for the expansion of South Coast Plaza Town Center, located between Sunflower Avenue, the San Diego Freeway (1-405), Avenue of the Arts, and Bristol Street: General Plan Amendment GP -00-02 (adopted by Resolution 01- 8), to amend the 1990 General Plan text and figures to change the land use designation from Urban Center Commercial to Cultural Arts Center on 54 net acres; to increase the trip budget; to increase the floor area ratio (FAR) to 1.77 from 0.60/0.50; and to amend the Master Plan of Highways to delete a portion of Town Center Drive between Bristol Street and Avenue of the Arts, and to incorporate other miscellaneous amendments. Specific Plan Amendment SP -00-01 (adopted by Resolution 01- 8), to amend the North Costa Mesa Specific Plan text and figures relative to Area 4's land use designation, trip budget, maximum allowable FAR and building square footage, maximum building heights, 'and the; preservation of the "California Scenario" garden. Town Center Preliminary Master Plan PA -00-38 (approved by Resolution 01-9), for an amendment to reflect the proposed general plan and specific plan amendments, and to further delineate the throe sub -areas of South Coast Plaza Town Center. An ordinance approving Development Agreement DA -00-04 between the City of Costa, Mesa and Fifth Street Properties (Ordinance 01-6 was given first reading and was scheduled for a second first reading). The Affidavits of Publication and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office. A communication was received from James Anderson, Commonwealth Partners, 633 West Fifth Street, 72nd Floor, Los Angeles, requesting that the public hearing be continued until May 7, 2001, to allow sufficient time to develop proposed language which would address ,certain concerns which have been raised. The City Attorney summarized the Agenda Report dated April 11, 2001, and included his ,reasons for recommending that the public hearing be continued to; May 21, 2001. Council Member Steel asked if the difference's still centered around Noguchi Gardens, specifically "in- perpetuity", and the parking situation. He requested reports from staff on ;the differences of opinion on these two items. Mayor Cowan indicated that she would like to see the language that will be presented Jn the next documents to ascertain if progress has been made. There. being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. �7a MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Mayor Cowan, seconded by Council to May 21, 2001 Member Monahan, and carried 5-0, to continue the public hearing to May 21, 2001. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place Public Service Grant set for the public hearing to consider the Community Development Allocations Block Grant (CDBG) public service grant allocations for 2001-2002. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. Communications were received from John R. Simon, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, 550 Town Center Drive, Fourth Floor, Costa Mesa, former Chairman of SPIN's Board of Directors, encouraging the City to continue its historic support of local nonprofit organizations; and Bill Turpit, Jean Forbath, Leda Albright, Families -Costa Mesa, Debbie O'Connor, FISH -Harbor Area, and Sheri Barrios, Orange County Interfaith Shelter, forwarding the Orange County 2001 Community Indicators Report in an effort to provide accurate facts about the character and needs of Costa Mesa. The CDBG/HOME Coordinator summarized the Agenda Report dated April 4, 2001. Mayor Cowan asked the City Manager why Community Service, Inc. (CSP, Inc.), is part of the public safety budget. The City Manager clarified that CSP, Inc., has worked directly with the Costa Mesa Police Department for over 20 years, and are covered in their budget. She asked staff to obtain a brief response from the Redevelopment and Residential Rehabilitation (3R) Committee and the subcommittee regarding the new process for grants. Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, commented on his visits to several of the charities listed in the agenda report, and reported that he was not impressed. He asked for information from staff regarding the qualifications of the charities who receive the grant allocations, and where the monies are allocated, including salaries. He inquired if there is a citizenship requirement for those receiving funding and objected to subsidizing illegal aliens. The following persons spoke in support of the CDBG Funding: Steve Dzida, 1846 Kinglet Court, Costa Mesa; Dr. Cordula Dick- Muehlke, Executive Director of Adult Day Services of Orange County, 9451 Indianapolis Avenue, Huntington Beach; Kevin O'Connor, 2330 Vanguard Way, Apt. D201, Costa Mesa; James Driscoll, 1660 Whittier, Costa Mesa; Karen Stoyanoff, Minister of the Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church, 1259 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa; Linda Schulein, Crown Ace Hardware, 2666 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa; Joel Moskowitz, Chief Executive Officer of Ceradyne, Inc., 3169 Red Hill Avenue, Costa Mesa; Diana Hensley, 2514 Back Bay Loop, Costa Mesa; and Cindy Brenneman, 1856 Elba Circle, Costa Mesa. John Rule, 215 East 23'd Street, Costa Mesa, who served as a grant reader, reviewed the information covered in the reports, and discussed how the decisions were reached concerning recipients and amounts. Mayor Cowan thanked Mr. Rule for the time and energy devoted to the 3R Committee and the sub -committee. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/To Approve A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, seconded by Council Grants Died Member Monahan, to approve the grants as recommended by the 3R Committee, removing Item No. 2, Assessment and Treatment Services Center, No. 3, Assistance League of Newport Mesa, No. 5, Community Services Programs, Inc., and No. 11, Girls, Inc., for discussion. After discussion Council Member Monahan withdrew ,his second, and the motion died!for lack of a second. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, seconded by Mayor CDBG Grants Cowan, and carried 5-0, to approve the CDBG grants with the following changes: reassign $10,000.00 from Community Services Programs, Inc., who are funded by the Police Department, to the Assessment and Treatment Services Center; and $5,000.00 from the Assistance League of Newport Mesa to Girls, Inc., to fully fund their summer program. Council Member Monahan indicated that he was hesitant to take money away from the Assistance League of Newport Mesa, noting that he preferred to retain their funding at $10,000.00. Council Member Robinson supported the motion, noting that Girls, Inc. is an outstanding program, and the funding will benefit the community. She felt that the $5,000.00 will be sufficient for the Assistance League of Newport Mesa. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place 2001-2002 set for the public hearing to consider the allocation recommended CDBG/HOME for fiscal year 2001-2002 Community Development Block Grant Investment Program (CDBG) application including entitlement funds, program income, and reallocation of prior years" funds, and fiscal year 2001-2002 HOME Investment Partnership Program funding allocations. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to act as the official representative of the City to submit the Annual Update and all certifications and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the City Manager to act in connection with submission of the Annual Update, and to provide such additional information as may be required. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's Office. A communication was received ;from Andrea Erickson, Executive Director of Project Independence, via e-mail, addressing a proposal submitted to the City for HOME ;funds to assist with the purchase of an apartment complex on the- west side of Costa Mesa. The Neighborhood Improvement Manager and the Management Analyst summarized the staff report dated April 16, 2001, and responded to questions from Council. Andrea Erickson, Executive Director of Project Independence, 3505 Cadillac Avenue, Costa Mesa, discussed their 24 years of service to Orange County, and service to the City of Costa Mesa for over 15 years. She reported that they assist over 100 people with disabilities who live or work in Costa Mesa, and are looking to help developmentally disabled people have an affordable and safe place to live. Ms. Erickson noted that job placement, advocacy, and travel and adventure programs are also available. She responded questions from Council. Michael Manchester, Project Independence, answered questions from Council regarding the project which she helped initiate. Karen McGlinn, 1785 Hummingbird Drive, Costa Mesa, commended Council for asking, the right questions regarding this issue and for taking aggressive action. She supported the 3R Committee in their decisions. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. 1 1 1 MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, seconded by Council Allocation; Adopted Member Robinson, to approve the CDBG allocations as Resolution 01-23 recommended by staff, and to adopt Resolution 01-23, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT ENTITLEMENT FUNDS APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, directing staff to send out an RFP for next year for a housing project. The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Monahan voting no. Council Member Monahan supported the motion in concept, but believed that the Project Independence proposal deserved greater consideration, noting that they are ready to proceed immediately. He believed that questions regarding the project could be answered in 90 to 120 days. SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Council Member Monahan, MOTION/To Approve seconded by Council Member Steel, to approve the recommended Funding Failed to allocation for the CDBG funds, and to direct staff to move forward Carry with Project Independence, returning to Council within 120 days with recommendations. The substitute motion failed to carry 3-2, Council Members Cowan, Dixon, and Robinson voting no. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon opposed the motion stating that although she approved of the project, she supported the RFP process in this instance. Mayor Cowan opposed the motion, noting her full support of Project Independence, and remarked on the importance of developing the RFP procedure. Council Member Robinson concurred with Mayor Cowan and Mayor Pro Tem Dixon's comments, and encouraged Project Independence to apply for funding. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place 2000-2001 Conso- set for the public hearing to consider an amendment to the 2000- lidated Plan Action 2001 Consolidated Plan Action Plan to reallocate HOME funds from Plan multi -family housing development/rehabilitation to single-family homeownership acquisition/rehabilitation. Resolution approving the Affordable Housing Agreement with Humanity Housing, Inc. and making certain other findings in connection with the project. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Neighborhood Improvement Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated March 25, 2001, and the Development Services Director, responded to questions from Council. Celeste Stahl -Brady, Stradling Yocca Carlson and Rauth, 660 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1600, Newport Beach, clarified several key points of the agreement, and answered questions from Council. Joe Perring, Humanity Housing/Habitat for Humanity, 2165 South Grand, Santa Ana, responded to questions from Council. Jean Forbath, 2880 Clubhouse Road, Costa Mesa, questioned the parking requirements for the project, asking why three parking spaces are required for each unit. EM There being no further speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Cowan, seconded by Council Plan; Adopted Member Monahan, and carried ' 5-0, to approve the amendment to Resolution No. the Consolidated Plan to reallocate the HOME funds, and to adopt 01-24 Resolution No. 01-24: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN; APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND HUMANITY HOUSING, INC.; AND MAKING CERTAIN OTHER FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, allowing an opening to reconfigure back to the original plan, and to bring forward whatever else might be necessary. Council Member Monahan observed that he is not in favor of many of the new standards, and encouraged Habitat for Humanity in their efforts. He believed that the parking standards are out of line. He supported the motion. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess .at 9:30 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 9:40 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place Vanguard University set for the public hearing to consider the issuance of revenue bonds Revenue Bonds by the Health and Educational; Facilities Authority of the State of Missouri in a principal amount not to exceed $120,800,000.00, for the purpose of making a loan to Assemblies of God Financial Services Group, a Missouri nonprofit corporation, of which an amount not to exceed $25,600,000.00 will be used to finance, refinance, and reimburse the costs of educational facilities to be owned and operated by Vanguard University of Southern California, a nonprofit corporation, 55 Fair Drive. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's Office. A communication was received from Vincent M. Loretta, Assistant Director of the Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 15450 South Outer Forty Road, Suite 230, Chesterfield, Missouri, requesting a public hearing and approval under Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code regarding tax exempt bonds for Vanguard University of Southern California. The Finance Director summarized .the Agenda Report dated April 12, 2001, and responded to questions from Council. Tom Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, questioned Council involvement in approving these bonds. Mayor Cowan explained that Council is the local government entity for Vanguard University. The Finance Director, referring to a letter from the City's bond counsel, attached to the Agenda Report, stated that, "the federal tax rules regarding tax-exempt bonds for nonprofit corporations require that an issue of bonds receive approval of the local host government unit, prior to issuance of the bonds. This approval must follow a public hearing conducted by the host, notice of which is published at least 14 days prior to the public hearing". There being no further speakers, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. MOTION/Authorized On motion by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Council Mayor to sign Member Steel, and carried 5-0, the Mayor was authorized to sign Certificate of the Certificate of Approval in compliance with Section 147(f) of the Approval Internal Revenue Code conditioned upon receipt of an Indemnification Agreement from the Assemblies of God Financial Services Group, a Missouri Public Benefit Corporation. 1 1 1 OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of March 19, 3 Percent at 55 for 2001, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 01-15, Fire Employees authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City of Costa Mesa and the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System, to provide 3 percent at 55 full formula for sworn Fire employees. The Administrative Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated April 9, 2001. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Mayor Cowan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, Ordinance 01-15 and carried 5-0, Ordinance 01-15 was given second reading and adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, to provide 3 percent at 55 full formula for sworn fire employees. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the appointments to the Advisory Committee Committee of Teens (ACT), Child Care and Youth Services Appointments Committee, Cultural Arts and Historical Resources Committee, and Human Relations Committee. The Management Analyst summarized the Agenda Report dated April 4, 2001, and responded to questions from Council. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor Cowan, seconded by Council Coleman and Alfi Member Monahan, and carried 5-0, to appoint Allison Coleman and to ACT Lea Alfi to the Advisory Committee of Teens (ACT), as regular members for a two-year term expiring April, 2003; and to appoint Lindsay Freeman, Allyne Garcia, and Magen Leigh Hunt as alternates. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Hanold, Ursini Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, and carried 5-0, to appoint Kathleen Hanold, Ishikawa, Bell, and Karen Ursini, Noriko Ishikawa, Alison Bell, and Jane Garland to the Garland to Child Child Care and Youth Services Committee as regular members for Care Committee a two-year term expiring April, 2003; and to appoint Ingrid Anderson and Jeannie Burns as alternates. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, seconded by Mayor Baker, Golian, Raab Cowan, and carried 5-0, to appoint Edward Baker, Steve Golian, Keller, and Eric to Karen Raab, Emily Keller, and Kathleen Eric to the Cultural Arts Cultural Arts and Historical Resources Committee as regular members for a two - Committee year term expiring April, 2003; and to appoint Thomas Tom as an "active" alternate. MOTION/No Action On motion by Mayor Cowan, seconded by Council Member Taken Regarding Monahan, and carried 5-0, no action was taken regarding the Access Appeals Access, Building, Housing, and Fire Code Board of Appeals, Board pursuant to information contained in the Agenda Report. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, asked that the Cultural Arts and Historical Resources Committee, be split into two committees, and directed staff to prepare a committee formation application and bring it back to Council for an official action. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an authorization for staff to solicit Upgrade,of City bids to upgrade two City facilities: installation of seven 10.5 -inch Facilities LCD monitors on the dais of the Council Chambers; and installation of television equipment in Conference Room 1-A to videotape public meetings. The Administrative Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated April 6, 2001, and responded to questions from Council. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon originally thought that this was a good idea but indicated that $225,000.00 is excessive. She felt that televising meetings ruined the informal nature, and also encouraged citizens to stay at home and not become involved. MOTION/To Not A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, seconded by Council Solicit Bids Member Steel, to not solicit bids for the upgrade to Conference Room 1A. Mayor Cowan opposed the motion stating that the proposal is a good idea. She added that the money is derived from the Cable Company PEG Account which is intended for capital. improvements. Council Member Monahan observed that television coverage inspired residents to become involved in government. SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Council Member Monahan, MOTION/Approved seconded by Mayor Cowan, and carried 3-2, Council Members Bid Solicitation Dixon and Steel voting no, to authorize staff to solicit bids to upgrade the two City facilities. CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney reported that his office is working on a REPORT/Candidate memorandum to the Council which addresses employee associate Contributions contributions to candidates. CITY MANAGER'S The City Manager reported on -a meeting the previous week with REPORT Council Member Steel and the Orange County Regional Airport Authority (OCRAA) regarding establishing a voluntary funding ' schedule for the organization. He indicated that a recommendation will be brought to Council for action. He reported that Mayor Pro Tem Dixon participated with the City of Newport Beach and the other cities to study 'the arrival and departure patterns of 'John Wayne Airport and to get an update on discussions with the County of Orange on extension of the settlement agreement. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deputy City Irk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1 1