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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/15/2002 - City Council1 Ll 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA APRIL 15, 2002 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session April 15, 2002, 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 Steel, and invocation by the Reverend Bill Waddell, Harbor Trinity Baptist Church. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Absent: Officials Present: Mayor Linda Dixon Mayor Pro Tem Gary Monahan Council Member Karen Robinson Council Member Chris Steel Council Member Libby Cowan City Manager Allan Roeder City Attorney Jerry Scheer Development Services Director Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Senior Planner Kim Brandt Personnel Manager Howard Perkins Transportation Services Manager Peter Naghavi Management Analyst Carol Proctor Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Mayor April 1, 2002 Dixon, and carried 4-0, Council Member Cowan absent, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 1, 2002, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by RESOLUTIONS Council Member Robinson, and carried 4-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. OLD BUSINESS A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Parking of Oversized Mayor Dixon, and carried 4-0, to continue the following item to the and Nonmotorized meeting of May 6, 2002, to allow Council Member Cowan, who Vehicles was not in attendance, to participate: MOTION/Continued Old Business Item No. 2: A request to rescind first reading of to May 6, 2002 Ordinance 02-3 regarding the parking of oversized and nonmotorized vehicles throughout the City, and to direct staff to prepare an oversized and nonmotorized vehicle ordinance similar to that currently in effect in the City of Newport Beach. Communications were received as follows: 59 supporting elimination or severely restricting RV parking on City streets; 19 in favor of allowing a reasonable time to load and unload; one in favor of 24-hour parking for RV's; one in favor of 36 -hour parking; two in favor of 48-hour parking; eight in favor of 72 -hour parking; two in favor of allowing parking for 5 to 7 days; one complaint about a truck and several RV's parked for weeks in the 2200 block of Canyon Drive; one request for a report from the Transportation Manager on this item; and one recommendation to continue this item for six months to try a different approach. Mayor Dixon announced that comments on the above item would be taken at the meeting of May 6, 2002. PUBLIC COMMENTS Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, referring to 19tH Street Traffic the timing of the traffic signals on 19tH Street/Meyer Place and 19tH Signals Street/Pomona Avenue, reported that she had met with City staff, and the problems have been resolved. She thanked the Mayor for OCC Swap Meet her assistance. She commended Council Member Cowan for asking that the Orange Coast College (OCC) swap meet comply with their Conditional ;Use Permit (CUP) by opening only one day, Sunday, during each week, and limiting the number of vendors to 275. She observed that the traffic is a burden on Costa Mesa citizens. American Pet Expo Fred Sendra, 817 Cortez Street, Costa Mesa, reported that the American Pet Expo will be held at the Orange County Fairgrounds, April 26-28, 2002, and features various animal rescue groups. He noted his affiliation with the Greyhound Adoption Center. Illegal Aliens Martin Millard, 2973 ' Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, complained that Costa Mesa has a "culture of lawlessness" similar to that in the Old West and Chicago, citing illegal aliens as a cheap labor source who are; being welcomed into the City. He provided statistics that he felt; indicated', the decline of Costa Mesa, and reported that residents are leaving in droves. Skateboard Park Kim Pederson, 3154 (Killarney Lane, Costa Mesa, addressing the City's need for a skateboard park, suggested that the Orange County Fairgrounds could be moved to the property at the EI Toro Marine Corps Air Station, and the City could purchase the Fairground property for use as an open space and recreation area. OCC Swap Meet The following persons opposed , the City's intention to enforce the OCC Swap Meet CUP: Mike Husain, 28337 Basswood Street, Fountain Valley, a vendor at ,the swap meet, stated that the College will experience -a 50 percent decline of their revenues if the event is restricted to Sundays; Kathleen Eric, 1825 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke !on behalf of 200 vendors, and provided a brief history of the event; William Pezzullo, 3400 Meadow Brook, Costa Mesa, swap meet vendor, asked that it be allowed to remain open on Saturdays while the matter is being decided, and provided written information to Council; Maria Sanchez, a Costa Mesa resident (no street address given), swap meet vendor, commented that; working at the swap meet is a positive influence on ;teenagers; the Reverend Carlos Ceniceros, 14208 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, represented his wife Gloria who is a vendor at the swap meet; Nik Wassilieu, 440 East 17th Street, Suite A, Costa Mesa, former president of the OCC student body; and Bob (last name unintelligible), no address given, a swap meet customer. Reasonable Airport, Russ Niewiarowski, 120102 Kline Drive, Santa Ana Heights, Park, and Nature announced that the ;Orange County Regional Airport Authority Preserve Initiative (OCRAA) had voted' eight to ;one to endorse the Reasonable Airport, Park, and (Nature Preserve Initiative. He requested that Council also support' this concept, and indicated that financial assistance will be required. He observed that the only other realistic plan is the expansion of John Wayne Airport (JWA), and supplied a website www.ocxeltoro.com. Somers Comments Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, addressed a trash dilemma on the east side of Costa Mesa, caused by either a lack of information or lack of coordination between the trash pickup personnel and the residents. She reported that the new trash bins distributed by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District are being emptied, but any overflow is ignored. She formally requested that the City begin negotiations with Orange Coast College or the Orange County Fairgrounds regarding a major celebration, including a fireworks display, for the City's 50th anniversary in 2003, and proposed that corporations with headquarters in Costa Mesa could help sponsor the affair. Mrs. Somers commented that the Fish Fry should be reinstituted, and the City should assist with determining a location. She asked Council's position on the request from OCRAA and the Airport Working Group (AWG) for this City to be designated a plaintiff on the Measure W lawsuit. Mayor Dixon responded to Mrs. Somers by stating that she should address her complaints regarding the trash problem to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District; several committees have been formed to organize the City's 50 -year anniversary celebration, and invited Mrs. Somers to participate; the City has not been contacted by the Lion's Club regarding the Fish Fry; and she did not feel that she has enough information to formulate an opinion on the Measure W question. Council Member Steel asked the City Manager to place the Measure W issue on the agenda for May 6, 2002, and the City Manager replied that this has already been accomplished. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan commented that he is having the same problems regarding trash pickup in his neighborhood, and asked the City Manager to contact the Costa Mesa Sanitary District and request a copy of their policy. The City Manager proposed providing the Costa Mesa Sanitary District with a video excerpt of this evening's discussion. Mayor Dixon added that.the same trash concerns exist in the College Park area of the City. Graham Comments Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, commented on a meeting between the Model Engineers at Fairview Park and the City regarding a $6,000.00 study on owls in the park, suggesting that the City conduct the study. He proposed reexamining Lions Park as a site for a skateboard facility. He commented on the Planning Commission's decision to downgrade property on West 19th Street, maintaining that the area is heavily traveled and not suitable for residential use. Mr. Graham felt that the Santa Ana River Crossing (SARX) Study is based on outdated information, and asked for support for the vendors at the OCC Swap Meet. Prince of Peace Ficus Gordon Pate, 2973 Ceylon Drive, Costa Mesa, addressed the 52 Trees ficus trees planted on September 18, 1999, by the Prince of Peace School, 2987 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa, 18 inches from the wall with no proper root barrier. He reported that the neighbors communicated their complaints to the church, indicated that the item had been discussed at a Planning Commission study session on January 7, 2002, and noted that he is still waiting for a copy of that report generated for that meeting. Mayor Dixon asked the Development Services Director to ensure that she and Mr. Pate receive a copy of the Planning Commission report. Costa Mesa "Chaos" Tom Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, gave his view of the "chaos" ascribed to City Council, offering the perspective that Costa Mesa is in a state of transition, and describing the condition as "healthy". CONSENT The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: CALENDAR Item No. 4, Resolution authorizing the sole source purchase of four traffic signal controllet cabinets; Item No. 5, Resolution supporting the construction of the proposed Susan Street offramp from the northbound 1-405; Item No. 9, Resolution implementing an annual salary range adjustment for the executive job classifications, and Budget Adjustment No. 02-110;' and Item No. 10, Agreement with Meyer & Allen Associates to conduct the design phase of the Police Facility expansion and renovation project. MOTION/Approved On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council Except Item Nos. 4, 5, Member Robinson, ;and carried 4-0, the remaining Consent 9, and 10 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: Oscar Ayala; John Patrick Cadenhead; two from Century Sand & Gravel; Milton Harrison; Arturo Jimenez; Sharon Kelly; Mark Mirani; and Christina Rinkler. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License requests: Licenses The Harp Inn, 130 East 17th Street, for a stock transfer of a Type 48 ABC license (on=sale general for a public premises). Monrovia Liquor Mart, 1895 Monrovia Avenue, for a person-to- person transfer of a, Type 21 ABC license (off -sale general). WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution, 1895, funding Payroll 207 for $1,880,462.99, 1895/Payroll 207 and City operating; expenses for $59,210.40, including payroll deductions. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1896, funding City operating expenses for 1896 $643,412.38. ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for 19th Street Traffic Signal Modifications at ACTIONS/Awarded Anaheim Avenue and, at Pomona Avenue, Project No. 02-02, are 19th Street Traffic on file in the City Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to Signal Modifications, Inspection Engineering Construction, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, Project 02-02, to Suite 516, Costa Mesa, for $79,756.25, the Mayor and Deputy City Inspection Engineering Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, and High Light Construction Electric was relieved of their bid; proposal pursuant to the provision of Public Contract Code Section 5103. Awarded Joann Street Bids for Construction' of Joann' Street (from Placentia Avenue to and Center Street Miner Street) and the' Center Street Alley (from Monrovia Avenue Alley, Project 02-03, to to 498feet east of Monrovia Avenue), Project No. 02-03, are on file All American Asphalt in the City Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to All American Asphalt, 400 East Sixth Street, Corona, in the amount of $661,728.50 (base bid plus both additive bid items), and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Sole Source Sole source purchase was approved for one Fire Department Purchase of Fire Pumper vehicle (with, the trade-in of one 1985 Ford/Boardman Vehicle from American Pumper vehicle for $24,000.00) from American LaFrance of Los LaFrance Angeles, 1049-A South Vineyard Avenue, Ontario, for a net purchase cost, including trade-ini, of $363,060.00. L 1 1 Sole Source Purchase Item No. 4 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Resolution of Signal Cabinets authorizing the sole source purchase of four traffic signal controller cabinets. On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by MOTION/Adopted Mayor Dixon, and carried 4-0, Resolution 02-23 was adopted: A Resolution 02-23 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, TO AUTHORIZE AND AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF FOUR TRAFFIC SIGNAL COW TROLLER CABINETS, from U. S. Traffic Corporation, 9603 John Street, Santa Fe Springs, for $47,675.07. Susan Street Offramp Item No. 5 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Resolution supporting construction of the proposed Susan Street offramp from the northbound 1-405. Cindy Brenneman, 1856 Elba Circle, Costa Mesa, asked if there are plans to construct a Susan Street onramp. The Public Services Director replied that there are no immediate MOTION/Adopted plans for an onramp. On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, Resolution 02-24 seconded by Mayor Dixon, and carried 4-0, Resolution 02-24 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING CONSTRUC- TION OF THE SUSAN STREET OFFRAMP FROM THE NORTHBOUND 1-405 FREEWAY, AND REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CAL - TRANS) AND THE FEDERAL HIGH ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) TO APPROVE THE PROJECT. Salary Range Adjust- Item No. 9 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Resolution ment for Executive implementing an annual salary range adjustment for the executive Job Classifications job classifications; and Budget Adjustment No. 02-110. Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, asked which classifications are being revised, by title and current funding, and asked if there is an organizational need. She queried why the adjustment is on an annual basis. The Personnel Manager responded that the executive salaries are not handled in the budget process and are addressed in May of each year. Ms. Somers asked for a list of the managers being reviewed. The City Manager indicated that the City will provide Ms. Somers with a MOTION/Adopted copy of the resolution. On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, Resolution 02-25; seconded by Council Member Robinson, and carried 4-0, Approved Budget Resolution 02-25 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Adjustment 02-110 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN AND REVISING THE EXECUTIVE SALARY SCHEDULE TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE ESTABLISHED LABOR MARKETPLACE; and Budget Adjustment No. 02-110 was approved for $25,000.00. Agreement with Meyer Item No. 10 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agreement & Allen for Design of with Meyer & Allen Associates, Inc., 2690 Beachwood Drive, Los Police Facility Expan- Angeles, for $883,100.00, to conduct the design phase of the sion and Renovation Police Facility expansion and renovation project. The City MOTION/Approved Manager indicated that the . correct contract amount is Agreement $656,915.00. On motion by Mayor Pro Tem. Monahan, seconded by Council Member Robinson, and carried 4-0, the agreement was approved for $656,915.00, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued Residential, Commer- from the meeting of April 1, 2002, to consider an ordinance cial, and Industrial amending regulations contained in Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Lot Requirements Municipal Code relating to street frontage requirements and minimum lot width for residential, commercial, and industrial lots, and minimum lot size requirements of planned development zones. Environmental Determination: Exempt. A communication was received from David M. Swerdlin, on behalf of Ed Khosravi, 264 Santa Isabel Avenue; Costa Mesa, requesting one change to the proposed ordinance, that the "minimum one -acre" requirement for Planned Development Residential, Low Density, be amended to "a minimum of one-half acre." The Senior Planner summarized the Agenda Report dated April 8, 2002. Heather Somers, 313,Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, commended staff for broadening the scope .of small -lot and R1 development, providing the east side of Costa Mesa the opportunity to maintain its integrity. Kerry Smith, Harbinger Homes, ,302 Turtle Bay Drive, Costa Mesa, a builder in the City for 14 ;years, proposed "scrapping" the ordinance and weighing future projects based upon their individual merits. David Swerdlin, 31125 Via Cristal, San Juan Capistrano, representing Ed Khosravi, who has submitted an application for a planned development residential low-density project at 258 Santa Isabel Avenue, concu'rred' with a majority of the proposed changes with the exception ;of the one -acre requirement for planned development residential (PDR) low-density property, suggesting that it be changed to one-half acre. He acknowledged that the applicant's property contains five old homes, and the proposed project will replace th;e homes to upgrade the neighborhood. He responded to questions from Council. Lori McDonald, 284 ;Walnut Street, Costa Mesa, proposed that Council renew the ordinance that continues the previous moratorium over the east side R1 zones. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan informed Ms. McDonald that the moratorium addressed R2 zones, small lot developments. Ms. McDonald asked for new conditions for R1 lots which require a reasonable front and backyard space in relation to the size of the lot. Motion to Give First A motion was made ;by Mayor; Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Reading to the Ordi- Council Member Steel, to give; first reading to the ordinance, to nance Withdrawn provide the opportunity for developers of projects currently submitted to the City to present an improved project to the Planning Commission', and to lower the minimum one -acre lot size for PDR zones to one: half acre. Council Member Robinson was: concerned that the 21 lots on the east side may turn into 35 or 40 as the property is sold should the half -acre standard be; adopted. -Mayor Dixon opposed the motion, stating her major concern regarding "cookie cutter' projects on the east side. She believed that one acre will allow people to combine parcels and allow retention of R1 neighborhoods. After discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Monahan withdrew the motion. MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Mayor' Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by to May 6, 2002 Council Member Steel, and carried 3-1, Council Member Robinson voting no, to continue the public hearing to the meeting of May 6, 2002. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place Appeal of ZA-01-69, set for the public hearing to consider an application from Council Hutter Member Steel appealing the Planning Commission's approval of minor design review AZA -01-69 :for Jeffrey Hutter, to construct a new, two-story, single-family residence, located at 282 Esther Street in an R1 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office. Communications were received from Lori McDonald, 284 Walnut Street, Costa Mesa, opposing the proposed project; and a petition containing 17 signatures of residents in the area supporting the project. The Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated April 3, 2002. Council Member Steel acknowledged that he had appealed the project on behalf of Ms. Lori McDonald, questioning if the City's vision is to allow second story units. He felt that this should be discussed at a later date. The following Costa Mesa residents supported the project: Brad Bourgeois, 273 East 20th Street; Lisa Downs, 286 Walnut Street, whose mother owns 286 and 288 Walnut Street, commented that she has encountered many problems with Lori McDonald; Gary Joseph, 276 Esther Street, stated that he and his wife were looking forward to living next door to the two-story home; Jeff Kirst, 273 Esther Street; and. Matt Krueger, 261 Esther Street. Martin Reyes, 360 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, opposed the project, and read an anonymous letter of opposition written by a neighbor. Lori McDonald, 284 Walnut Street, Costa Mesa, a 20 -year resident in the neighborhood, commented that the proposed addition will be in a direct line of vision into her 1,100 -square -foot home. She indicated that she and ten of her neighbors oppose the project, and she included three letters of opposition in her communication to Council. She provided her reasons for asking for the project to be denied, proposing that a single or two-story structure only be considered, with a land restriction of a garage or personal storage use in the rear accessory. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Resolution 02-26 Mayor Dixon, and carried 4-0, to uphold the Planning Commission's decision by adoption of Resolution 02-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW ZA- 01-69. Council Member Steel supported the motion because he detected no problems with the project, and recommended that Mr. Hutter retain the large pine tree in front of his home. Council Member Robinson supported the motion; commenting that the open space issues have been addressed, and the project will improve the property, and is compatible with and will stay within the design of the neighborhood. Mayor Dixon concurred with the above comments. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:15 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:25 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place Traffic Impact Fee set for the public hearing to consider the annual review of Citywide Program Traffic Impact Fee Program: A resolution to review the citywide traffic impact fee of $177.00 per Average Daily Trip (ADT); annual accounting of the Citywide traffic impact fee program; and modified incentive program for new residential, commercial, and industrial developments in Costa Mesa by assessing traffic impact fees on an incremental basis. The Affidavit of Publishing is on file in the City Clerk's office. A communication was received from Tom Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, commenting that the report is needlessly difficult to understand. The Transportation Services Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated April 4, 2002, responding to questions from Council, and clarifying that this action will not affect projects with an already established trip fee. Tom Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, complained that the ad hoc committee does not have an "independent citizen" representative, stating that the policy decisions made by the committee affects various items such as the tax burden and the City's rate of growth: He felt that the other members of the committee had "some sort of constituency". Mayor Dixon replied that the City had advertised for an independent citizen to join the committee but had not received any applications, and suggested that Mr. Egan apply. Mayor Pro'; Tem Monahan concurred that the position had been advertised with no one responding, and took exception to Mr. Egan's comment regarding the members of the committee. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Resolution 02-27, Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, and carried 4-0, to adopt Resolution 02 - Approving Traffic 27: A RESOLUTION'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Impact Fee COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING AND ADJUSTING THE CITYWIDE TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT IN ;THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THE RELATED ANNUAL! REVIEW' OF THE CITYWIDE TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE PROGRAM AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS, approving the revised Citywide traffic impact fee of $177.00 ADT; approving an annual accounting of the Citywide Traffic Impact Fee Program; and approving a modified incentive program for new residential, commercial, and industrial developments in Costa Mesa by assessing traffic impact fees on an incremental basis. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk. presented from the meeting of April 1, 2002, Sign Requirements second reading and adoption of Ordinance 02-8, relating to sign requirements. Comm6nicationsi were received from John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa,. giving reasons why the ordinance is unconstitutional and should be amended; and Al Morelli, 3412 Geranium Street, Costa Mesa; stating that all temporary signs should be attached t6the building; and asking whether the garden sign at South Coast Plaza Crystal Court is permitted by code. The Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated April 8, 2002. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan pointed out that in the motion for first reading of Ordinance; 02-8 at the meeting of April 1, 2002, one banner per tenant had been changed to one banner per street frontage. He did notisee that change reflected in the ordinance. The Development Services Director replied that the correction will be made. Mayor Dixon wanted to ensure that the banners would be placed on the frontof the buildings, not on the back. John Feeney, 1154+ Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, mentioned information forwarded to Council, originated by Jeffrey Aran, The Sign Lawyers, 6700 Freeport Boulevard, Suite 208, Sacramento, legal counsel for the' Sign Users Council of California and the California Sign Association. He provided a letter to Council from Robert Aran, author of the state business and professions code sections which address signage. He opposed the ordinance, stating that it is anti -small business. Motion to Give Second A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Reading to Ordinance Mayor Dixon, to give second reading to Ordinance 02-8, including 02-8 Mayor Pro Tem Monahan's change as noted above, modifying Section 13-112(1) to read, "Electronic changeable copy signs", deleting "except theater marquees and time/temperature signs". SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, MOTION/Adopted seconded by Mayor Dixon, and carried 3-1, Council Member Ordinance 02-8 Robinson voting no, to give second reading to Ordinance 02-8: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIGN REQUIREMENTS, with the modifications as previously made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a resolution authorizing Hamilton Street application for grant funding from the Murray -Hayden Urban Parks Community Garden and Youth Service grant program for the construction of the Hamilton Street Community Garden; and preparation and submittal of a grant application for funding under the Murray -Hayden Urban Parks and Youth Service grant program for the construction of the Hamilton Street Community Garden. The Public Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated April 4, 2002. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Mayor Dixon, seconded by Council Resolution 02-28 Member Steel, and carried 4-0, to adopt Resolution 02-28, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MURRAY-HAYDEN PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 FOR THE HAMILTON STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN, directing staff to prepare and submit a grant application as recommended in the Agenda Report. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a resolution authorizing Ketchum-Libolt Park application for grant funding from the Murray -Hayden Urban Parks and Youth Service grant program for the construction of Ketchum- Libolt Park; and preparation and submittal of a grant application for funding under the Murray -Hayden Urban Parks and Youth Service grant program for the construction of Ketchum-Libolt Park. The Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated April 4, 2002. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Resolution 02-29 Mayor Dixon, and carried 4-0, to adopt Resolution 02-29: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MURRAY-HAYDEN PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE KETCHUM-LIBOLT PARK, directing staff to prepare and submit a grant application as recommended in the Agenda Report. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to appoint members to Committee Appoint- the Advisory Committee of Teens (ACT); Child Care and Youth ments Services Committee,; Cultural Arts Committee; Fairview Friend/Fundraising Committee; Historical Preservation Committee; Human Relations Committee; and Investment Oversight Committee. The Management Analyst reviewed the Agenda Report dated April 2 2002, noting that an additional letter had been received from Celinda Sandoval who expressed interest in being appointed to ACT. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor Dixon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Members to ACT Monahan, and carried! 4-0, to appoint Jennifer Sparks, Ryan Twing, Katy Renish, and Celinda Sandoval as regular members of ACT for two-year terms expiring April, 2004. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor ,Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Members to Child Care Council Member Robinson, and carried 4-0, to appoint Gladys and Youth Services Green (representing the Newport -Mesa Unified School District) as Committee a regular member of the Child Care and Youth Services Committee for a two-year term expiring April, 2004, and to appoint Vickie Hay as an alternate member. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor Dixon, seconded by Council Members to Cultural Member Steel, and carried 44; to appoint Joan Weeks, Connie Arts Committee Dyer, and Patti Bass, as regular members of the Cultural Arts Committee for two-year terms expiring April, 2004. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor Dixon, seconded by Council Member to Fairview Member Steel, and carried 4-0, to appoint Kyle Quatman as an "at Park Friend/Fund- large" member of the ,Fairview Park Friend/Fundraising Committee raising Committee for a two-year term expiring April,, 2004. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor Dixon, seconded by Council Members to Historical Member Steel, and carried 4-0, to appoint Mary Ellen Goddard, Preservation Com- Margaret Johnston, John Anderson, Joan Weeks, Dave Gardner, mittee and Patti Bass as regular members of the Historical Preservation Committee for two-year terms expiring April, 2004. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Members to Human Council Member Steel, and carried 4-0, to appoint Mirna Burciaga, Relations Committee Sue Smith, and Allan, Mansoor as regular members of the Human Relations Committee for four-year terms expiring April, 2006, and Russ Ramirez and John Rule as alternate members. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor Dixon, seconded by Council Members to Invest- Member Steel, and carried 4-0, to appoint Pete Peterson and Tom ment Oversight Lightvoet as regular members of the Investment Oversight Committee Committee for four year terms expiring April, 2006. CITY MANAGER'S The City Manager noted that recovering and reupholstering of the REPORT/Council audience seating in -the Council Chambers is underway, and Chamber Seating indicated that the new, version is,a significant improvement. Human Relations Council Member Robinson commented on the eight applicants for Committee the Human Relations Committee, and encouraged those not selected to attend the meetings. Daily Pilot Editorial Council Member Steel addressed the Daily Pilot editor who authored the editorial; on Sunday, April 7, 2002, and asked for a retraction of the statement that she was "scapegoating immigrants on the Job Center issue." 1 f� 1 Senior Center Fund- Mayor Dixon thanked those who attended the recent Costa Mesa raiser Senior Center fundraiser. She encouraged citizens to apply for committee positions, as well as to attend meetings, which are open to the public. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. W, VW Mayor of the City of C sta Mesa ATT: /1 �. D .puty. City Cl&rk of y of Costa 1 1