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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/20/2001 - City CouncilMl I ANNOUNCEMENT ROLL CALL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA AUGUST 20, 2001 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session August 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 Pro Tem, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Council Member Steel, a commentary on the significance of Labor Day by Lou Nockhold, and a moment of silence as requested by the Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon recognized former Mayor Jack Hammett who was in attendance. Council Members Present: Council Members Absent: Officials Present: Mayor Pro Tem Linda Dixon Council Member Gary Monahan Council Member Karen Robinson Council Member Chris Steel Mayor Cowan City Manager Allan Roeder City Attorney Jerry Scheer Development Services Director Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Administrative Services Director Steve Hayman Police Captain Tom Warnack Assistant City Attorney Tom Wood Contract Planner Paul Deibel Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott Minutes from the regular meetings of July 2 and 16, 2001, and August 6, 2001, were not available for approval. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, .seconded by RESOLUTIONS Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, and carried 4-0, Mayor Cowan absent, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. PUBLIC COMMENTS Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, quoting from the Costa Mesa Education recently released 2001 STAR 9 (Standardized Testing and Reporting) scores, related that the young Latino population in Costa Mesa is not being educated. He reported that the performance of students from Costa Mesa and Estancia High Schools has improved, but noted that one-half of English -proficient children in the 9th to 11th grades are reading below grade level. John Wayne Airport Margaret Morgan, 205 East 15th Street, Costa Mesa, informed Council that the County of Orange is renegotiating a settlement agreement with the City of Newport Beach which addresses flight times and decibel levels for John Wayne Airport. She indicated that comments must be submitted prior to September 10, 2001, 500 words or less, to Allan Murphy, Airport Director, John Wayne Airport, 3160 Airport Way, Costa Mesa, California, 92626. She observed that the noise level measurement needs to be addressed. The City Manager stated that the City of Costa Mesa 1 1 M1� has been involved with these discussions, and the City of Newport Beach has provided briefings on a regular basis; however, Costa Mesa was unable to get a seat at the negotiating table. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon confirmed that she and the City Manager attended a Board of Supervisors meeting on this subject. John Wayne Airport Ralph P. Morgan, Jr., 205 East 15th Street, Costa Mesa, in relation to the John Wayne Airport issue, reported that according to the settlement agreement, the noise level for Boeing 757 passenger flights is not regulated. He asked why Costa Mesa is not in in the negotiations, and Mayor Pro Tem Dixon reiterated that the City is making the effort. Handicap Access Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, thanked Mayor Cowan for her attention to Mrs. Davidson's request for the addition of a small handicap ramp to improve access to the Council "Panther Palace" Chambers. She thanked Code Enforcement, the Police Department, and City Council for their participation in events that led to the closing of the "Panther Palace", 641 Surf Street, Costa Costa Mesa Job Mesa. She read the goals for Citizens for the Improvement of Center Costa Mesa (CICM), of which she is chairman, and pointed out that removal of the Costa Mesa Job Center from the west side would be a positive step. She suggested relocating the Job Center to the Balearic Community Center in Mesa Verde. Job Center Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, commended the persons who regularly attend City Council meetings, noting that they are supporting creation of a better City. He concurred with Mrs. Davidson in her choice of locations for the Costa Mesa Job Center, and supported rezone of the bluff area. Mr. Millard thought that the Job Center contributes to the advent of slums, bars, pawnshops, and charities on the west side. He urged Council to stop allowing Costa Mesa to be the dump for the rest of Orange County. Vending Trucks Allan Mansoor, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 406, Costa Mesa, stated that there has been minimal enforcement of vending trucks in the City. He -proposed focusing on the means to limit the noise and trash. He thanked Council Member Robinson for her suggestion to revoke licenses after repeat violations. Mr. Mansoor put forth a fine of $200.00 for the first offense, $500.00 for the second, three strikes you are out; changing the wording from "may be revoked" to "will be revoked"; limiting the number of permits; adjusting Code Enforcement hours to occasionally work later in the evenings and weekends; and increasing permit costs. He supported closing the Job Center. 72 Hour Parking Richard Herman, 365 Costa Mesa Street, Costa Mesa, objected to Violations 72 -hour parking notices being placed on some illegally parked vehicles. He encouraged the Police Department to ticket all illegally parked vehicles, and asked that Council address the situation. The City Manager indicated that discussion has taken place with Mr. Herman, and felt that this difference of opinion would require Council to change the law to allow trailers to permanently park in a public street in front of one's residence. EI Toro Expansion Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked if Council's position on the expansion of EI Toro Airport had been finally decided. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon replied that in the Fall of 2001, there will be a meeting where community input will be taken. The City Manager reported that the City is on record supporting conversion of the EI Toro Marine Corps Air Station to an airport. EE Paul Bunney, Post Office Box 11024, Costa Mesa, asked that speakers at City Council meetings indicate the city in which they reside. He approved 'of financially supporting the Airport Working Group in their effort to promote the expansion of EI Toro Airport. He addressed rezoning of areas of the west side, and commented that the Job Center is losing its value. Carl Bureman, 447 Princeton Drive, Costa Mesa, observed that the area surrounding EI Toro is composed of empty space and orange groves while the area surrounding JWA is composed of houses. He reported his presence at one of the meetings regarding EI Toro, and thanked Council Members Monahan and Steel for their attendance. Costa Mesa Sports Kim Pederson, 3154 Killarney Lane, Costa Mesa, commented on Fields the lack of space for youth and adult sports and activities in Costa Mesa. He noted that the Costa Mesa Sports Complex was overbooked prior to the first game being played, and attributed the change to the increase in ethnic groups, and the addition of Home Ranch and Mesa Verde Collection Homes. Human Relations Cindy Brenneman, 1856 Elba Circle, Costa Mesa, thanked those Committee Picnic who assisted with the Human. Relations Committee picnic the previous weekend, including the -Mesa -Consolidated Water District, Waste Management, and Recreation Division. She mentioned that she drives to work every day via'Placentia Avenue, and noticed the decline of the Job Center. CONSENT The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: CALENDAR Item No. 5, Agreement with All City Management Services to provide school crossing services at 18 locations within the City; and Item No. 9, Donation of gymnasium equipment to Newport - Mesa Unified School District, Costa Mesa High School. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Council Except Items No. 5 Member Robinson, and carried 4-0, the remaining Consent and 9 Calendar items were approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Constance Boden; Mary Jean Dennis; Janet Deyden; Linda Parrott; and Elise Ruppert. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License request from EI License Chinaco Restaurant, 560 West 19th Street, Unit D, for an original Type 41 ABC License (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1861, funding Payroll 116for 1861/Payroll 116 $1,798,546.81, and City operating expenses for $596,458.52, including payroll deductions. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1862, funding City operating expenses for 1862 $664,894.10. ADMINISTRATIVE Resolution 01-52 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ACTIONS/Adopted COUNCIL OF THE; CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Resolution 01-52, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION, FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF 2001 LLEBG 2001 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT (LLEBG) 41 ALLOCATION, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit an application and accept the grant award. Accepted Work at Street improvements at 475 Anton Boulevard were completed to 475 Anton Boule- the satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Stice Company, vard by Stice, PS00- Inc., 10851 Jeffrey Road, Irvine, in connection with Encroachment 00384 (PA -00-02) Permit No. PS00-00384 (PA -00-02). The work was accepted; and the bonds were ordered exonerated. Accepted Work at Street improvements at 2676 Orange Avenue were completed to 2676 Orange Avenue the satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Regal Homes, by Regal Homes, Inc., 1720 Skylark Lane, Newport Beach, in connection with PS00-00582 (Tract Encroachment Permit No. PS00-00582 (Tract No. 16022). The No. 16022) work was accepted; and the bonds were ordered exonerated. Accepted Work at Street improvements at 560 West 19th Street were completed to 560 West 19th Street the satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Garvin Drive by Garvin Partnership/ Limited Partnership and Jeffrey Fisher, 17337 Ventura Boulevard, Fisher, PS01-00020 Suite 205, Encino, in connection with Encroachment Permits No. and PS01-000221 PS01-00020 and No. PS01-00221 (DR -00-13). The work was (DR -00-13) accepted; and the bonds were ordered exonerated. Approved Sole Source Sole source purchase was approved of one Fire Department heavy Purchase of Fire rescue vehicle from American La France of Los Angeles, 1049-A Rescue Vehicle South Vineyard Avenue, Ontario, for $290,934.08. Adopted Resolution Resolution 01-53 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 01-53 Approving COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Amendment No. 5 to APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE SAN JOAQUIN HILLS Transportation Corri- TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCY AGREEMENT, dor Agreement approving the admission of the City of Aliso Viejo as a party to the Agency. Approved 2001-2003 The 2001-2003 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between MOU Between City the Costa Mesa City Employees Association (CMCEA) and the City and CMCEA of Costa Mesa was approved: Adopted Resolution Resolution 01-54 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 01-54, Revising COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Employee Pay Ranges REVISING THE PAY RANGES FOR JOB CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY THE COSTA MESA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION PURSUANT TO THE 2001-2003 MOU, establishing new salary ranges consistent with Council Policy 300-7 for job classifications represented by CMCEA. Approved Budget Budget Adjustment No. 02-04 was approved for $915,580.00. Adjustment 02-04 Adopted Resolution Resolution 01-55 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 01-55, Revising COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Firefighters Pay REVISING THE SALARY RANGES FOR JOB CLASSIFICATIONS Ranges; and REPRESENTED BY THE COSTA MESA FIREFIGHTERS Approved Budget ASSOCIATION TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED LABOR Adjustment No. MARKETPLACE PURSUANT TO THE 2000-2004 MOU; and 02-03 Budget Adjustment 02-03, for $430,820.00, was approved. Approved Agreement An agreement was approved with Tustin Irvine Medical Group, with Tustin Irvine Inc., 15374 Alton Parkway, Irvine, to provide industrial medical Medical Group services for the City for a three-year term beginning September 1, 42 2001; and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Agreement with All Item No. 5 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agreement City Management for with All City Management Services to provide school crossing School Crossing services at 18 locations within the City. The Public Services Services. Director provided a revision to the first page of the Agenda Report dated August 10, 2001, which reflects a change in the language, allowing for a one-year contract with renewable successive one- year terms for a period of four years, unless terminated by either party. Paul Bunney, Post Office Box 11024, Costa Mesa, asked for an explanation of the monies involved for crossing guards. The Public Services Director replied that the financial review of the Agenda Report indicates that $131,600.00 was paid last year to part-time crossing guards, exclusive of other costs. The City Manager added that the process involves more than hiring someone at an hourly rate as applicants are tested because they interact with children, and uniforms and equipment are provided. Ed Keane, 2777 Lorenzo Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked if a crossing guard would be placed at Presidio Square near Davis School. He reported that traffic has increased tremendously in this area, and Mayor Pro Tem Dixon' asked staff to investigate. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked what this company would provide that the City could not. The Public Services Director responded that they have been previously utilized to fill positions'that the City was unable to fill. Council Member Robinson expressed concern regarding the cost for the City to perform the services versus contracting out. She believed that the difference in cost is substantial but understood the dilemma regarding the City being unable to fill the positions. The City Manager replied that the City is continually striving to keep the 18 part-time positions filled, but cannot afford to keep extra personnel on the payroll to. cover absences. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro Contract with All City Tem Dixon, and carried 4-0, the agreement was approved with All Management Services City Management Services, 1749 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, in an amount not to exceed $161,300.00 for a one- year period; and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Donation of Gym Item No. 9 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Donation of Equipment gymnasium equipment to Newport -Mesa Unified School District, Costa Mesa High School. The Administrative Services Director noted staffs willingness to amend the agreement prior to submission to the School District. Council Member Robinson stated that she wanted to ensure that the agreement reflected that the school will be picking up the equipment at their own expense, and that the City will be held harmless for the transport of that equipment from the gymnasium to their facility.- .MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Resolution 01-56 Council Member Steel, and carried 4-0, to adopt Resolution 01-56: A RESOLUTION OF' THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF SURPLUS GYMNASIUM EQUIPMENT TO NEWPORT -MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, COSTA MESA HIGH SCHOOL; to m�, 4 approve the agreement, and to authorize the Finance Director to sign on behalf of the City. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting cif August 6, General Site Improve- 2001, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 01-19, pertaining ments and Sidewalk to general site improvements and sidewalk construction. The Construction Public Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated August 13, 2001. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Council Ordinance 01-19 Member Steel, and carried 4-0, Ordinance 01-19 was given second reading and adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 13, CHAPTER V, ARTICLE 9, SECTIONS 13-70 ET SEQ. OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO GENERAL SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of July 2, 2001, Purchase of Parcel 1, status report on the purchase of Parcel 1 of Tentative Parcel Map Tentative Parcel Map PM -00-239 from Mavericks Development & Holdings, LLC, for PM-00-239/Mavericks property located at the southeast corner of Monte Vista Avenue and Monaco Terrace. The Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated August 13, 2001. MOTION/Received A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by and Filed Council Member Steel, and carried 4-0, to receive and file the report. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented Shopping Cart Retrieval - Shopping Cart authorize staff to: Retrieval Solicit proposals for private pickup and return of carts. Bring a contract forward to Council for approval of this service. Prepare a budget adjustment to provide adequate funding for the service. Communications were received from Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, suggesting that grocery stores should be required to pay for picking up abandoned carts; Eric Bever, 1046 Westward Way, Costa Mesa, encouraging Council to take whatever action is necessary to end the problem of abandoned shopping carts; and John Weatherwax, 1830 Oriole Drive, Costa Mesa, complaining about shopping carts being left on Golf Course Drive from the Vons and Sav-On stores. The Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated July 30, 2001. Council Member Robinson suggested passing an ordinance which condemns stores which have significant problems with shopping carts. She objected to taxpayers, who are patrons of the markets, being charged $48,000.00 to alleviate the problem. The City Manager suggested forwarding a letter to stores who utilize carts, inviting their attendance at the Council meeting when the contract is awarded. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon proposed that residents speak with the grocery store managers. The following Costa Mesa residents encouraged solution to the shopping cart problems: Joel Faris, 1863 Parkglen Circle; Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, suggested boycotting stores who are the worst offenders; Ed Keane, 2777 Lorenzo Avenue, supported speaking with store managers; Martin Millard, 2973 M Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, proposed rezoning the bluff area of the west side; Tom Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, approved of the community banding together to solve this problem; Carl Bureman, 447 Princeton Drive; and a Costa Mesa resident, no address given. The following Costa Mesa residents opposed solving a private property matter with public funds: Chris Eric, 1825 Placentia Avenue, proposed providing cart users with an incentive for their return; and Allan Mansoor, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 406, suggested involving Code Enforcement. Council Member Monahan encouraged using the Smart & Final cart system as an example to store managers. Council Member Robinson indicated that the problem is Citywide, and appreciated the comment regarding Council involvement with the stores. She indicated her willingness to work with community members and to meet with store managers. She asked staff to identify which stores have retrieval services, and encouraged those who do not to add this program. Council Member Steel supported members of Council meeting with the store managers, specifically Council Member Monahan. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon supported inviting store managers to a meeting in which ideas such as an incentive program are shared. She objected to taxpayers paying for cart pickup. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, seconded by Recommendations Council Member Monahan, and carried 4-0, to authorize staff to solicit proposals for private pickup and return of carts; bring a contract forward to Council for approval of this service; and prepare a budget adjustment to provide adequate funding for the service; direct staff to compose a letter for the Mayor's signature, directed to store managers, grocery, drug, apparel, etc., inviting them to meet with 'staff and, the Mayor and/or the Mayor's designee, where they will be made more aware of the shopping cart problem in the community, provided with possible alternatives, and a determination made if they are willing to contribute to a City service. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a response to the Grand Jury Grand Jury Report on report on affordable housing. The Contract Planner summarized Affordable Housing the Agenda Report dated August 10, 2001, and responded to questions from Council. Allan Mansoor, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 406, Costa Mesa, supported affordable housing but thought that distribution of same should be equitable. ' Paul Bunney, Post Office Box 11024, Costa Mesa, commented that should JWA be expanded, there would be extensive affordable housing in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach. Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, suggested that the City needs to improve by controlling the zoning. Margaret Morgan, 206 East 15th Street, Costa Mesa, commented on low-income housing in close proximity to airports. Tom Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, endorsed. "comprehensive planning", taking in account all the factors which affect Costa Mesa. He felt that the City has too much affordable housing. 1 1 1 Ralph P. Morgan, Jr., 206 East 15th Street, Costa Mesa, asked for the definition of affordable housing. Robin Leffler, 3025 Samoa Place, Costa Mesa, asked if an addition could be made to the letter indicating the City's desire that every city in the region take their share of affordable housing, and that the letter not be interpreted to indicate that Costa Mesa is available because of its lower land values. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, commented that affordable housing is diametrically opposed to the goals of improving the City. He proposed providing better transportation into the City. Council Member Robinson expressed concern regarding Page 22 of the Agenda Report, asking if the fifth paragraph, "We also believe that there is a potential for an even stronger regional approach..." could be deleted, stating only that "we concur that affordable housing is a regional issue, and it is beneficial to use a regional approach." MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Draft Response Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, and carried 3-1, Council Member Steel voting no, to approve the draft response with the revision requested by Council Member Robinson above, adding the statement that Costa Mesa would like every city to continue to do their share to contribute to affordable housing in their community; and to authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter of conveyance. Council Member Steel opposed the motion, stating he supported affordable housing for senior citizens who are in the country legally and live in Costa Mesa. He felt that Costa Mesa is doing more than its fair share to provide affordable housing, and suggested that this information be given to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Bristol Street specific plan Bristol Street Specific alternatives. The Development Services Director reviewed the Plan Alternatives Agenda Report dated August 13, 2001. Allan 'Mansoor, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 406, Costa Mesa, proposed that businesses on Harbor Boulevard, and 19th and 17th Streets, should also be regulated and aesthetics considered. He encouraged the same enthusiasm for the rest of the City as is generated for Bristol Street. Tom Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, supported the statement in the Agenda Report, Page 4, "A third option would combine land use controls and aesthetic improvements into a consolidated and comprehensive specific plan". Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, indicated his desire for the private sector to contribute to improvements on Bristol Street. He stated that if graffiti exists in an area, people loiter, and shopping carts are abandoned, it will be difficult to locate good tenants. Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, commented that 19th Street needs improvement, noting the overabundance of liquor stores and pizza restaurants. Beth Refakes, 320 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, agreed that Bristol Street needs improvement with a combination of aesthetic and land use, urging that the concern expressed for Bristol Street be extended to other areas of the City. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, thought that because West 19th Street is a dead end, businesses are discouraged from locating there. Council Member Monahan supported improvement of Bristol Street, recommending that Council budget money for the improvements should the specific plan be approved. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Council Member Steel, seconded by Mayor Directions to Staff Pro Tem Dixon, and carried 4-0, to approve the combined objectives (Option 3) for Bristol Street, to form a specific plan committee working with staff to address zoning, automotive usage, storage usage, and landscaping. Council Member Steel clarified that eventually all City streets should have a committee of business and property owners. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an ordinance amending Chapter Solicitation from XIX of Title 10 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code regarding Streets solicitation for employment, business, or contributions from streets. A communication was received' from Eric Bever, 1046 Westward Way, Costa Mesa, urging Council to take necessary action to end the problem of loitering day workers. The Assistant City Attorney summarized the Agenda Report dated August 6, 2001. The City Manager indicated that discussion of the Job Center will be held on September'17, 2001. The Police Captain responded to questions from Council. Council Member Robinson expressed concern that the ordinance would not be effective, stating that the intent is not clear. The Assistant City Attorney replied that the prohibited activity has been defined narrowly so that a police officer could identify the problem. The Police Captain clarified for Council Member Steel that the ordinance applies only to public property. Council Member Robinson wanted assurance that the manner in which the ordinance is written would not prohibit local cheerleading groups or others, such as church groups, from soliciting persons from the street for local carwashes. The City Attorney replied that the ordinance focuses on soliciting from the street for employment. MOTION/Gave On motion by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro Ordinance 01-21 Tem Dixon, and carried 4-0, Ordinance 01-21 was given first First Reading reading and passed to second reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY -OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER XIX OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SOLICITATION * FOR EMPLOYMENT, BUSINESS, OR CONTRIBUTIONS FROM STREETS. Second reading and adoption are scheduled for the meeting of September 4, 2001. CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney thanked Janice Davidson for mentioning the REPORT "Panther Palace" case under Public Comments, thanking Council Panther Palace and citizens as well for their patience and support. COUNCIL Council Member Robinson reiterated the success of the first COMMENTS/Human Human Relations community picnic at Fairview Park. She thanked Relations Picnic the Water District for the water, Waste Management for trash 1 1 1 receptacles, John Ursini of Newport Rib for donating crayons for the children, Valerie Torelli and Torelli Realty for the entertainment, Costa Mesa Fire Chief Jim Ellis for arranging for the fire truck, Costa Mesa Recreation Division for the mobile skateboard ramps and recreation van, and the City for the use of the show wagon Home Ranch and Fairview Park. Council Member Robinson asked that a study session/round table discussion be scheduled regarding Home Ranch. West Side Bluffs Area Council Member Steel asked that the subject of rezone of the bluffs area in west side Costa Mesa be placed on a future agenda. Swim Olympics/ Mayor Pro Tem Dixon congratulated the Recreation Division for the Concert Series Swim Olympics at Costa Mesa High School on Saturday, August 18, 2001, and the summer concert series. She reminded the Redevelopment public that on August 30, 2001, at the Neighborhood Community .Agency Meeting Center, the Redevelopment Agency and the consultant will talk about the redevelopment project in a workshop format. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. IVTay'or of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deputy Cit f lerk of the City of Costa Mesa 7