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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/03/2002 - City Council1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA JUNE 3, 2002 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session June 3, 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 Robinson, and invocation by Pastor Donald Reynolds, Seventh Day Adventist Church. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Linda Dixon Council Member Libby Cowan Council Member Karen Robinson Council Member Chris Steel Council Members Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Gary Monahan Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder City Attorney Jerry Scheer Development Services Director Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Transportation Services Manager Peter Naghavi Police Captain Tom Warnack Police Lieutenant Ron Smith Recreation Manager Stacia Mancini Deputy City Clerk Ruth Delaney MINUTES On motion by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Council May 20, 2002 Member Cowan, and carried 4-0, Council Member Monahan absent, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, 2002, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by RESOLUTIONS Council Member Robinson, and carried 4-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. PRESENTATION Mayor Dixon congratulated Nick Aspinwall, Mariam Assad, Lisa Employees of the Barragan, Brian Beerbower, Mike Brandenburger, James Bryant, Month Stefanie Cachola, Lauren Carich, Krystle Castro, Lindsey Castro, Romana Cisneros, David Conte, Colby Dobson, Lori Eckmann, Shawn Ferryman, Joey Figueroa, Nancy Franco, Michael Fritchoff, Jasmine Grewal, Julia Guillen, Elizabeth Hartloff, Rick Hatsushi, Carl Howard, Kim Janke, Le Son, Robert Lee, William Lund, Juan Manzo, Michelle Nguyen, Alvin Nguyen, Lisa Nugent, Sarah Nugent, Mark Otsuji, Dung Pham, Anthony Portillo, Gerardo Robles, Freddy Rodriguez, David Rodriguez, Tanya Romo, Amy Rybacek, Shauntina Sorrells, Amanda Spinks, Laura Suico, Celecste Vega, Maryam Syed, and Rob Cavanaugh, Administrative Services Department, Recreation Division, Recreation Leaders, on being named Employees of the Month for June, 2002, in recognition of their dedication and commitment to the City's successful Recreation After -School Program. 31111 32 PRESENTATION Council Member Robinson announced the winners of the Costa Human Relations Mesa Human Relations Committee's Second Annual Essay Committee Essay Contest: Ninth Grade Third Place Winner Ryan Gleason (Estancia Contest Winners High School), Second Place Hannah Simmons (Estancia High School), and First Place Marci O. Kirchberg (Estancia High School); Tenth Grade First Place Winner Robert Cavanaugh (Estancia High School); Twelfth Grade Third Place Winner Georgina Ortua (Estancia High School), Second Place David Do (Estancia High School), and First Place Chasen S. Marshall (Costa Mesa High School). Council Member Robinson thanked them for their participation in the contest. PUBLIC COMMENTS Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, stated he has Proposed 2002-2003 reviewed the proposed City budget, and suggested that the City Budget hire an outside consultant to devise a responsibility plan and budget for the future. He proposed that residents elect a full-time Mayor at a salary of $100,000.00 per year to provide leadership and to set a prudent course for the City. Transient Occupancy Bill Polder, 1628 White Oak, Costa Mesa, discussed the Transient Tax Occupancy Tax, and asked that it be placed on the November 5, 2002, ballot since the funds were originally allocated for improving parks and parkways. John Wayne Airport Russ Niewiarowski, 20102 Kline Drive, Santa Ana Heights, asked Council to be proactive regarding the John Wayne Airport expansion problem. Crime/Gangs Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, read a letter from the owner of 40 apartment units in westside Costa Mesa, expressing concern about crime and the deteriorating conditions within the City. Mr. Millard addressed the City's gang problem. Human Relations John Rule, 215 East 23rd Street, Costa Mesa, thanked Council for Committee Event his reappointment to the Human Relations Committee. He announced that on June 30, 2002, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Neighborhood Community Center.an event will be held to thank members of the City's volunteer services. Costa Mesa Police Deborah Scherfee, 2781 Sandpiper Drive, Costa Mesa, stated she Department would like each neighborhood to take care of their own problems, and objected to the City's many laws and codes. She felt that Police Officers cite people without good reason. She read a letter she wrote addressed to the Costa Mesa Police Department, to the attention of Chief Dave Snowden and Police Lieutenant Karl Schuler. Talbert Park Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, discussed the Harbors Beaches and Parks Open House at Talbert Park which was held the previous weekend, and shared some pictures from the event. He noted problems with parking and signage at the park. Council Member Steel complimented Mr. Graham on his guided tour of Fairview Park which has been shown recently on Costa Mesa Television Channel 74. Orange County Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, formally Transportation Needs requested Council to agendize a presentation, which would take approximately 15 to 20 minutes, to address air and ground transportation needs in Orange County. The presentation would be given by Peggy Ducey, Chief Executive Officer of the Southern 3i California Regional Airport Authority who has a work plan accepted in four other counties. Mrs. Somers indicated that the manner in which the City can address these problems, and how it will effect the City and the community, will be discussed. Talbert Park Tom Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, also discussed the need for larger, permanent signage, and parking problems in Talbert Park. Cigarette Butts Mona Ritsch, brought to the Council's attention the damage done to City property due to cigarette butts being thrown into the flower beds at the Neighborhood Community Center. CONSENT The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: CALENDAR Item No. 5, Award of Bid Item No. 1068; Item No. 8, Cooperative Agreement with the City of Newport Beach; Item No. 9, Award of Sole Source contract for 1901 Newport Boulevard Environmental Impact Report; and Item No. 13, Bi -Directional 800 MHz Radio Amplifier (BDA) System. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Except Item Nos. 5, 8, Member Robinson, and carried 4-0, the remaining Consent 9, and 13 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: Mark Edward Ashley; Michelle Conant; Eddie Jacome; and Marjorie Jang. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License requests: Licenses Imari Restaurant, 375 Bristol Street, Suite A40, (formerly Shushi Imari) for a person-to-person transfer of a Type 41 ABC License (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). Lawry's Carvery, 3333 Bristol Street, Suite 2601, (formerly Cafe Pasquini) for an original Type 41 ABC License (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). Sansui Japanese Cuisine, 1420 Baker Street, Suite 1A, for an original Type 41 ABC License (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). Public Utilities Notice from Southern California Edison Company that it filed Commission Application . No. 02-05-025 with the Public Utilities Commission requesting authorization to increase its authorized cost of capital revenues by $128.15 million or 1.2%, effective on the date of a Commission decision in SCE's pending General Rate Case application. WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1902, funding City operating expenses for 1902 $675,458.80. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1903, funding Payroll 211 for 1903/Payroll 211 $1,904,830.21, and City operating expenses for $1,237,695.54, including payroll deductions. ,31.4 ADMINISTRATIVE The contract for annual independent audit services for fiscal year ACTIONS/Awarded 2002 was awarded to Conrad and Associates, LLP, 1100 Main Contract to Conrad Street, Suite C, Irvine, for $51,081.00, plus a not -to -exceed cost of and Associates, LLP $15,000.00, for additional audit time associated with implementation of GASB Statement No. 34 for the City and all component units, for a total contract cost of $66,081.00, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Awarded Bid Item No. Bids received for Bid Item No. 1069, Annual Agreement for Refuse 1069, Annual Agree- Removal and Other Related Services, including green waste ment for Refuse diversion and a recycling program, are on file in the City Clerk's Removal and Other office. The contract was awarded to Ware Disposal Company, Services to Ware Inc., 1018 North Lincoln Street, 'Santa Ana, for an annual amount Disposal of $90,272.48. Approved Agreement A Cooperative Agreement with FSP Two Town Center, LLC, c/o with FSP Two Town CWP Capital Management, LLC, 633 West Fifth Street, 72nd Floor, Center, LLC for Los Angeles, for the provision of northbound left -turn access at the Access at Avenue of terminus of the Avenue of the Arts offramp from the northbound I - The Arts 1-405 Offramp 405 Freeway, was approved, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Accepted Work for Annual Slurry Seal and Crack Seal, Project No. 01-10, was Annual Slurry Seal and completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director on Crack Seal, Project May 3, 2002, by Pavement Coatings Company, 5312 Cypress No. 01-10, by Pave- Street, Cypress. The work was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk ment Coatings was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was Company given to release retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Materials Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. Accepted Work for Replacement of a Generator and Electrical Modifications/ Replacement of a Upgrades at Various Locations, Project No. 01-17, was completed Generator and Electri- to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director on May 10, 2002, cal Modifications/ by Noor Electrical, 1618 Ohms Way, Costa Mesa. The work was Upgrades at Various accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Locations, Project No. Completion, authorization was given to release retention funds 35 01-17, by Noor days thereafter, the Labor and Materials Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. Approved Jordan A request from David Jordan, Telecommunications Division, was Leave of Absence approved for a leave of absence without pay through October 31, 2002. Approved Measure M Regarding Measure M eligibility, the following action was taken: Eligibility Require- The Maintenance of Effort for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 was ments; Adopted approved; the Seven -Year Measure M Capital Improvement Resolution 02-36 Program was approved; and the Local Pavement Management Program was approved; and Resolution No. 02-36 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE STATUS OF THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT FOR THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. Bid Item No. 1068, Item No.5 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Bid Item No. Three -Year Turf and 1068, Three -Year Turf and Landscape Maintenance Services Landscape Mainte- Contract. Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, nance Services asked if the contract includes tree trimming. The Public Services Director advised that it does not, and clarified what the contract will cover. Mayor Dixon asked for a copy of the list of chemicals which will be used for fertilization at the parks. Allan Mansoor, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 406, Costa Mesa, wanted to clarify that the contract could legally be for a three-year period, as opposed to only one year, and also asked if local contractors were given the opportunity to bid on this item. The Public Services Director confirmed that the three-year contract is legal, commenting that the City often receives a better price when the contract is longer. He reported that this item was advertised in all of the Trade Magazines and Newspapers in order to receive as many bids as possible. Council Member Cowan asked about measurement standards for contracts, and wanted to ensure that this contract would be held to those standards. The Public Services Director confirmed that they MOTION/Awarded would. On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Bid Item No. 1068 to Council Member Robinson, and carried 4-0, the contract for Bid Azteca Landscape Item No. 1068 was awarded to Azteca Landscape, 1910 South Archibald Avenue, Suite N, Ontario, for an annual amount not to exceed $265,501.64. Agreement with the Item No. 8 from the Consent Calendar was presented: City of Newport Beach Cooperative Agreement with the City of Newport Beach for the for Restoration and restoration and maintenance of street medians on Irvine Avenue Maintenance of Irvine between 17th Street (Westcliff Drive) and 19th Street (Dover Drive). Avenue Street Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, asked for a Medians cost estimate for the restoration and maintenance of the street medians. The Public Services Director estimated the City's total maintenance cost would be $3,000.00 per year. On motion by MOTION/Approved Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Member Robinson, Agreement and carried 4-0, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Sole Source Contract Item No. 9 from the Consent Calendar was presented: Sole for 1901 Newport Source Contract for the 1901 Newport Boulevard Environmental Boulevard EIR Impact Report. The Development Services Director clarified that the total amount of the contract is $98,508.00. On motion by MOTION/Awarded to Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Member Robinson, BonTerra Consulting and carried 4-0, the contract was awarded to BonTerra Consulting, 151 Kalmus Drive, Suite E-200, Costa Mesa, for $98,508.00, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Bi -Directional 800 MHz Item No. 13 from the Consent Calendar was presented: Bi - Radio Amplifier (BDA) Directional 800 MHz Radio Amplifier (BDA) System. The Police System Captain summarized the Agenda Report dated May 17, 2002, and responded to questions from Council. Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, asked for the total amount of grant funding received, and asked if the grant funding is for this item only. The Police Captain clarified that only a portion of the funding was directed to this item. Doug Scribner, 321 Avocado, Costa Mesa, was concerned over the amount of money being spent. The Police Captain repeated that this system is designed to improve the existing communications system. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Agreements with Member Robinson, and carried 4-0, the following action was taken: Mikom US and South Coast Plaza; Approved The agreement was approved with Mikom US, 4281 Katella Budget Adjustment Avenue, Suite 125, Los Alamitos, for the purchase and 02-123 installation of an 800 MHz distributed antenna system at South Coast Plaza, 3300 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, for an amount not to exceed $626,288.99, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. -1-.6 The agreement with South, Coast Plaza wherein they will contribute $220,000.00 towards the cost of installation of a BDA system within the common areas and parking garages at both South Coast Plaza locations (Bear Street and Bristol Street) was approved, an6the Mayor was authorized to sign. Budget Adjustment No. 02-123 was approved for $81,871.00. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place Transportation set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Title Demand Management 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code relating to transportation Standards demand management standards. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Avidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's Office. No communications were received. The Transportation Services Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated May 21, 2002. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. MOTION/Gave First A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Reading to Ordinance Council Member Robinson, and carried 4-0, to give first reading to 02-11 Ordinance 02-11: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TRANSPORTATION DEMAND, MANAGEMENT STANDARDS. Second reading and adoption are scheduled for the meeting of June 17, 2002. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place Electronic Game set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Machine Businesses regulations contained in Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code regarding electronic game machines (cyber/internet cafes) and a standard list of conditions for electronic game machine businesses. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Avidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's Office. No communications were received. The Development Service Director and Police Lieutenant summarized the Agenda Report dated May 28, 2002, and responded to questions from Council. Mark Ton, 1525 Mesa Verde Drive East, No. 111, Costa Mesa, co- owner of 3rd Dimension Online, commented that the ordinance will cause a financial burden, specifically obtaining a Minor Conditional Use Permit. He reported that their business has not encountered problems, closing time is usually 2:00 or 3:00 a.m., and they have been in business for approximately one year. Council Member Robinson asked about the security measures they have in place. He explained they have two video cameras and a web -cam that monitors anyone who comes in the front door. Doug Scribner, 321 Avocado Street, No. P, Costa Mesa, stated that this ordinance is being discussed 'due to problems in other cities with these types of businesses, although there have been no problems within Costa Mesa. Quoc Nguyen, 251 Mesa Drive, Costa Mesa, co-owner of 3`d Dimension Online, reiterated that;there have not been any problems at their business and -their clientele are respectable citizens and college students. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, did not understand why this was brought up since no problems have arisen from these types of businesses. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Council Member Cowan stated her appreciation of staff, the police, and the Planning Commission for being proactive on this issue, but did not feel that there is a problem. She supported a place where teens can gather and not get into trouble. Council Members Dixon and Robinson agreed with Council Member Cowan. MOTION/Received A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by and Filed Council Member Dixon, and carried 3-1, Council Member Steel voting no, to receive and file the report. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place General Plan Amend- set for the public hearing to consider an application from Mayor ment GP -02-01 West Linda Dixon to rehear General Plan Amendment GP -02-01, to 19th Street Transition remove the West 19th Street Transition Area from the General Area Plan land use map; and an ordinance amending Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code to remove the Transition Area provision from the zoning code. (The Transition Area is 854 through 1014 West 19th Street, even numbered properties only). The Affidavit of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office. A communication was received from Priscilla Rigs, P.O. Box 4279, Costa Mesa, who does not think that turning 19 Street into residential only is the solution to creating a better Westside. The Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated May 23, 2002. Mayor Dixon indicated that she had requested the rehearing stating that the Transition Area has been in existence for 37 years, and it is time to move ahead in a positive direction by removing the Area. She reported that businesses may be sold as they are for the next 100 years, but pointed out that the Westside Committee will still be evaluating the area and will provide recommendations to Council. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked Council why this is an issue since it has been this way for 37 years. He did not understand the purpose for removing this Transition Area, showing photographs of the homes on West 19th Street stating it should be completely commercial. Lisa Lawrence, 1014 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, stated that she loves living on 19th Street and does not want it to be turned into a commercial area. Sylvia Branson, 900 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, gave a copy to Council of several questions regarding the Transition Area. Mayor Dixon responded that she should have contacted the City prior to the meeting for answers to these questions. Jay Branson, 900 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, asked the Mayor to clarify that he would be able to sell his business as it is for the next 100 years. Mayor Dixon stated that was true for what she was proposing at this time, but in 18 months the Westside Committee could return with a recommendation that this area be residential only. He also asked questions regarding noise curfews which were answered by the Development Services Director. A resident at 880 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, talked about people living in this area who would lose money if they were forced to close their businesses should the area be residential only. r W. D. Heidorn, 854 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, does not agree with the proposed change in zoning in this area in that it would devalue his property. Dan Lamb, property owner on 19th Street, opposes changing the zoning until the Westside Committee recommendations are received. Nori Bunasawa, 880 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, submitted a petition signed by 161 residents and business owners in the area asking that no changes be made to the zoning at this time. Tom Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, discussed the traffic issue on West 19th Street, stating that residential only zoning would cause more traffic than is being experienced in the Transition Zone at this time. He observed that business owners who live and work in the Transition Zone save on rent. Ken Picquelle, 880 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, owner of Aloha Printing, stated he has been in business for 30 years in the City of Costa Mesa, has always paid the rent for his business, and did not understand Mr. Egan's;statement. Eleanor Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, clarified that the business owners in the Transition Zone are required to reside on the property, hence two rents are not'being paid. There being no further speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Council Member Robinson thanked the Mayor for asking for the rehearing on this item. She commented that people talk about problems on the Westside, and Council and the Redevelopment Agency are taking steps to improve the Westside, and she believes that this is the first step, to improvement. Mayor Dixon commented that property owners that don't improve their property may not because they fear that a business will locate next door to them. She believes, removing the Transition Zone is a step in the right direction for the community at large. Council Member Cowan asked -the City Attorney if the 100 -year amortization was legal; and he stated that it would be for so long as the businesses meet the qualifications for having the existing non- conforming business which are covered by City regulations. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council' Member Robinson, seconded by Resolution 02-37; Mayor Dixon, and carried 4-0, to adopt the negative declaration; to Gave First Reading to adopt Resolution 02-37: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ordinance 02-12 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -02-01 FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 854 WEST 19TH STREET THROUGH 1014 WEST 19TH STREET (EVEN NUMBERED PROPERTIES ONLY) AND 1903 FEDERAL AVENUE; and to give first reading to Ordinance 02- 12: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE WEST 19TH STREET TRANSITION AREA FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 854 WEST 19TH STREET THROUGH 1014 WEST 19TH STREET (EVEN NUMBERED PROPERTIES ONLY) AND 1903 FEDERAL AVENUE. Second reading and adoption are scheduled for the meeting of June 17, 2002. 1 1 1 Council Member Steel supported the motion and did not think it would negatively affect anyone, reiterating that this area is already zoned R1. He believes the Westside Committee will have a resolution of this issue in the near future. The City Manager requested that a copy of the zoning code and explanation of what constitutes legal non -conforming be forwarded to property owners in the Transition Zone prior to second reading of the Ordinance. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a resolution for summary vacation Vacation of Easement, of excess right-of-way easement to the Orange County Flood Home Ranch Develop- Control District Greenville -Banning Flood Control Channel, in ment Project conjunction with development of the Home Ranch Project. The Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated May 6, 2002. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Resolution 02-38; Council Member Dixon, and carried 4-0 to adopt Resolution 02-38: Approved Quitclaim A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Deed 3492 COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FOR SUMMARY VACATION OF EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH DEVELOPMENT OF HOME RANCH; to approve Quitclaim Deed 3492, and to authorize the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to appoint a regular Appointment to member and alternate members to the Advisory Committee of Advisory Committee of Teens (ACT). The Recreation Manager summarized the Agenda Teens Report dated May 23, 2002. Council Member Cowan stated her delight in the number of teens expressing a renewed interest in serving on this committee. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Council :Member Cowan, seconded by Twing, Renfro, Council Member Steel,' -.and -carr ied'4=0, to appoint Tasja Twing as a Meissner, Barnes, regular member of ACT;:- and Julie Renfro, Kendall Meissner, Menninger, and Carolina Barnes, Marla._ -Menninger, and Garrett Stephenson as Stephanson alternate members, for -two year terms expiring April, 2004. COUNCIL Council Member. Robinson_ commented that Costa Mesa is doing COMMENTS everything it can legally and' procedurally to maintain the most John Wayne Airport stringent restrictions at John Wayne Airport. She indicated that a draft of the agreement is being presented to the Board of Supervisors at the end of June, and it is an improvement over the document previously approved by Council. The City Manager observed that the City has been very involved with the City of Newport Beach and the "Corridor Cities" regarding approach and departure patterns at John Wayne Airport. He stated that the agreement referred to by Council Member Robinson is the Draft Settlement Agreement Extension which retains the current terms and limitations on the operation of John Wayne Airport. Council Member Robinson addressed a previously asked question of who runs the City, stating that the Council Members are elected by the citizens to serve the citizens of the City. John Wayne Airport Council Member Steel complimented the City Manager for the tremendous work and time and effort he has put in on the agreement that was reached among the "Corridor Cities", however stressed the importance of an agreement between the FAA, the Q Dane Bora Commen- Airline Industry, and the County, of Orange. He also recognized dation Dane Bora, the City's Video Production Coordinator, for receiving the Star Award for excellence in government programming. John Wayne Airport Council Member Cowan referred to phone calls she has received Flight Patterns regarding airline activity in her neighborhood and elsewhere in the City, and asked the City Manager to supply the appropriate phone numbers at John Wayne Airport for citizens via Channel 74. Red Lights Council Member Cowan addressed the drivers who continuously run red lights at Harbor Boulevard and Adams Avenue noting the importance of installing the red ;light cameras at this intersection. She challenged every person who drives in the City to slow down at yellow lights and stop at the red lights instead of proceeding into the intersection. Daily Pilot Cup Mayor Dixon thanked Kirk McIntosh and the Daily Pilot for organizing the schools in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa to provide the children who have never played soccer the opportunity to participate in the Daily Pilot Cup. She congratulated Sharon Day, who is the first woman from Costa Mesa High School to win the State Title in Track and Field. Mayor Dixon asked the City Manager to schedule Peggy Ducey speak for 15 minutes on Air and Ground Transportation Needs in Orange County at the City Council Study Session on July 8, 2002, and acknowledged the City John Wayne Airport Manager and Council Member Robinson for the information they provided on the John Wayne Airport Agreement. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST D put' --city Jerk of the 'ty of Co a-1�/1e a 1 1