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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/18/2003 - City Councils l - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA FEBRUARY 18, 2003 The City Council of: the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session February 18, 2003, 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 by Council Member Cowan, and an opening prayer by Council Member Monahan. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Karen Robinson Mayor Pro Tem Chris Steel Council Member Libby Cowan Council Member Gary Monahan Council Member Allan Mansoor Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder Acting City Attorney Tom Wood Development Services Director -- - Donald Lamm - -- r ublic Services Director William - Morris Finance Director Marc Puckett Fairview Park Plan Administrator =Ron Molendyk --_-.-,,.-,.---Transportation Services Manager Peter Naghavi Police Sergeant Robert Durham Deputy City Clerk Julie Folcik MINUTES On motion by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro January 21, and Tem Steel, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meetings of February 3, 2003 January 21, and February 3, 2003, were approved. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by RESOLUTIONS Mayor Robinson, 'and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. PUBLIC COMMENTS Brian Evans, Post Office Box 15070, Newport Beach, presented a Sid Soffer brief summary of information he has previously given to Council regarding Sid Soffer, and requested all relevant documents be released to him fromithe City Attorney's Office. Kohl's Department Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, discussed the Store Kohl's Department Store, which is being proposed to the Planning Commission, stating -it is not needed at this location. Long Beach Airport Rex Ricks, 7451 Warner Avenue, No. E352, Huntington Beach, Expansion discussed the expansion of the Long Beach Airport, and the noise problem due to the increase in flights. SBC Joseph Pak, 1442 Edinger Avenue, Tustin, representing SBC, stated he is looking forward to working with the community of Costa Mesa. 1925 Pomona Avenue Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, stated he attended all of the public meetings in regards to 1925 Pomona Avenue, which was to be a rehabilitation of three units 1 G 1 but has turned into a complete rebuild of the units, and the property owner should have to re -apply for new permits. Mr. CDBG Funds Millard also discussed the 3R Committee, and the possibility of CDBG funds being considered to charities that are discriminating due to race or ethnicity. Fire Regulations Anne Hogan-Shereshevsky, 2152 Elden Avenue, No. 1, Costa Mesa, asked about fire regulations in public buildings specifically about the Senior Center. The City Manager responded that he Potholes would get back to her with the requested information. She also discussed potholes that need attention in the City; one at Monrovia Avenue and 19th Street; one at Anaheim Avenue and Handicapped Parking Plumer Street; and one at Placentia Avenue and Fairview Road. Finally Ms. Shereshevsky expressed the need for more handicapped parking at the Senior Center. Potholes Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, reiterated the need for action to be taken regarding potholes, and mentioned there is also one at 19th Street and Meyer Place. She also asked Redevelopment when and where the next Redevelopment meeting is being held. Meeting The Mayor responded that the meeting is to be held on Monday, March 10, 2003, at the Neighborhood Community Center in the Adams Room. Mrs. Davidson expressed the need for redevelopment in the Westside. Redevelopment of the Jay Humphrey, 1620 Sandalwood Drive, Costa Mesa, discussed Westside the redevelopment area and pointed out that there are a number of mobile home parks in that area, which are considered affordable housing for senior citizens. He advised that the rents had recently been raised, and opined that if the area is Illegally Parked Trucks redeveloped there will be a further raise in rents. Mr. Humphrey reiterated the problem with trucks illegally parking on the Eastside, and Westside. He has spoken with the Police Department, and informed that warnings have been issued, but has witnessed the trucks continue to parked in these areas. Council Member Mansoor inquired about the location and type of trucks. Mr. Humphrey responded by describing them as 18- wheelers, parked on 17 h and 18th Streets in the industrial area. Parking Petition Jon Voelker, 2246 State Avenue, Costa Mesa, advised the City State Avenue Council and asked for consideration of a parking situation on State Avenue, which is due to short driveways, single -car garages, all the units are duplexes, estimating about four vehicles per unit, which causes a parking problem on the street. 19th Street Bridge Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, discussed the redevelopment of the Westside, asking why a study cannot be done for the 19th Street bridge, which would go through to the beach. 1925 Pomona Avenue Don Elmore, 2209 Wallace Avenue, Costa Mesa, requested that the City require the proper permits for new construction for the project at 1925 Pomona Avenue. Mr. Elmore informed that an 18- 18 -Wheeler Truck wheeler truck was parked on 800 Congress Avenue the entire Parking weekend he had reported it to the Police Department, but advised that no ticket was issued. He also advised that there is a section Road Repair of Fairview Road; southbound from Fair Drive to Wilson Street that needs immediate attention. 1932 Pomona Avenue Hildegard Gonzalez, 1932 Pomona Avenue, No. A, Costa Mesa, Alley mentioned she came to Council in October and advised Council of a fall she had in a pothole in the alley at 1932 Pomona Avenue, Homeless People and it still has not been fixed. She also mentioned the photos she had shown previously of the drunken people sleeping on private property, advising that no action is being taken to take care of the problem. Mayor Pro Tem Steel stated Council needed to be more proactive in regards to the homeless, by eliminating the source of the problem. The "root cause" being the "magnets". CONSENT On motion by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Council CALENDAR Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, all Consent Calendar items were MOTION/Approved approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Rosaline Banker; Ralph (Raul) Mojica; and Dr. Joseph Tagliarini. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License request for BTE License Deli, 2200 Harbor Blvd., Suite E110, a person-to-person transfer for an existing Type 41 (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating -place). WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1939, funding Payroll 303 for 1939/Payroll 303 $1,974,022.38, and City operating expenses for $1,743,143.98. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1940, funding City operating expenses for 1940 $1,049,769.77. REJECTED CLAIMS The following claims were rejected: Collins Claim from Stephanie Collins (auto versus auto accident on City road). Linsday Claim from Belinda Linsday (trip and fall on City sidewalk). ADMINISTRATIVE An agreement was -approved with CNC Engineering, Inc., 8 ACTIONS/Approved Corporate Park, Suite 100, Irvine, for $35,860.00, for design of Agreement with CNC sound walls and visual screening fences along the west side of Engineering, Inc. for Fairview Road, from the southbound 1-405 freeway off -ramp to Design of Sound Walls McCormack Lane, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Agreement An agreement was approved with City Traffic Counters, 3579 East with City Traffic Foothill Blvd., No. 153, Pasadena, for an amount not to exceed Counters $35,000.00, for the City's annual traffic count services, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Renewal of The Renewal of Support Agreement with PeopleSoft USA, Inc., Support Agreement Dept. CH10699, Palatine, Illinois, pursuant to the terms of the with PeopleSoft USA License Agreement, for $126,138.13, including tax, effective March 19, 2003 through March 18, 2004, was approved and the City Manager was authorized to sign the purchase request. Awarded Construction Bids received for Construction of Landscape Medians on Coolidge of Landscape Medians Avenue between Baker Street and Paularino Avenue, Project No. To S & M Landscape 02-19, are on file in ' the City Clerk's Office. The contract was 1 1 - tT 3 awarded to S & M Landscape, Inc., 346 South Motor Avenue, Azusa, for $95,611.00, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Accepted Street Street improvements at 3001 Harbor Boulevard were completed Improvements at 3001 to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Cal Asia Harbor Boulevard by Property Development Company, 1517 South Sepulveda Cal Asia Boulevard, Los Angeles, in connection with Encroachment Permit No. PS02-00688. The work was accepted, and refund of the cash deposit of $24,428.00 was approved. Accepted Work for Parkway Landscape Improvements on Baker Street North Parkway Landscape Parkway, from Coolidge Avenue to Babb Street; and Gisler Improvements by Avenue North Parkway, from Wicks Furniture Driveway to College Green Giant Landscape Avenue, Project No. 01-16 were completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director on September 6, 2002, by Green Giant Landscape, Inc., 941-A Macy Street, La Habra. The work was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. Accepted Work for Rehabilitation of the Neighborhood Community Center Plaza Rehabilitation of NCC Fountain, Project No. 02-13, was completed to the satisfaction of Plaza Fountain by the Public Services Director on January 6, 2003, by Ernest Ernest Reason Reason General Engineering Contractor, 638 Camino del Los Mares, C240/554, San Clemente. The work was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. Adopted Resolution Resolution 03-11 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 03-11, Police Records COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Destruction AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 75-60. Adopted Resolution Resolution 03-12 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 03-12, Financing of COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Police Computer AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE Hardware and Software WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE, AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN System ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR THE FINANCING OF THE COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SYSTEM FOR THE COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place Planning Application set for the public hearing to consider an application from Council PA-02-44/Simonian Member Monahan appealing the Planning Commission's denial of 1676 Tustin Avenue Planning Application PA -02-44 for Ed Elowe, authorized agent for Jennifer Simonian, to construct a two-story, 6,400 square -foot mini -storage building with a manager's unit; with variances from building setbacks from residentially -zoned property (50 feet required; 30 feet proposed); and parking (4 spaces required; 3 spaces proposed), located at 1676 Tustin Avenue in a C1 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's Office. Communications were received in opposition from the following Costa Mesa residents: Vivian Molho, 2320 Cliff Drive; Mark Rathsack, 1671 Tustin Avenue; Grant McNiff, 1672 Tustin Avenue; and Martin Chip and Kelli Stassel, 450 Cambridge Circle. A request for continuance of the public hearing was received from the property owner, Jennifer Simonian. Celeste Ames, 1671 Tustin Avenue, No. C2, Costa Mesa, stated she does not believe this business should be allowed in the neighborhood due to the excess of traffic, dumping of large trash items, as well as large trucks which are used to move items into the mini -storage. MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Steel, seconded by to March 3, 2003 Council Member Monahan, and carried 5-0, to continue the public hearing to the meeting of March 3, 2003. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of February 3, Ordinance 03-1, 2003, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 03-1, requiring Public Improvements public improvements for approval of subdivision and parcel maps. The Public Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Pro Ordinance 03-1 Tem Steel, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 03-1 was given second reading and adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE PUBLIC' IMPROVEMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION AND PARCEL MAPS. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of November Final Design Fairview 18, 2002, Parks and Recreation Commission action on the final Park Master Plan design for Fairview Park Master Plan for Areas A, C, and D: Delete landscaping shown on the Plan north of the Fairview Channel, and work with the Harbor Soaring Society to meet their needs while preserving the environmental integrity of the area. Reroute the proposed trail around the vernal pool instead of through the pool. Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation to reconsider and reinstate the "lower area" parking lot within the Fairview Park Master Plan. Communications were received from: Dr. Jan Vandersloot, 2221 East 16th Street, Newport Beach; Dr. J. B. Litvak, 2895 Velasco Lane, Costa Mesa; and Sandra Genis, 1586 Myrtlewood Street, Costa Mesa. The Fairview Park Plan Administrator reviewed the Agenda Report, and he, the Public Services Director, and the Acting City Attorney responded to questions from Council. Rick Hume, Vice President, David Evans and Associates, 23382 Mill Creek Drive, Suite 225, Laguna Hills, Landscape Architect, presented the refinements that have been made to the plan recently, and responded to questions from Council. Council Member Cowan discussed the reasons for her appeal, and advised of her meeting with several residents who expressed their concerns regarding the plan submitted to the Parks and Recreation Commission on January 22, 2003. She stated her biggest concern was to make sure the park is accessible to everyone in the community. 1 1 Tony Bomkamp, Glenn_ Lukos & Associates, 23712 Birtcher Drive, Lake Forest, Senior Biologist, responded to a question from Council Member Monahan, stating that based on his experience in terms of the biological resources; there would not be a significant impact. Tim Cromwell, 2029 Swan Drive, Costa Mesa, expressed he did not know when this issue is going to end, and advised that they were told that all the training hills that are used by the nearby schools would be completely changed due to the addition of a road for the "lower parking" area. Judith Gielow, 469 East 18th Street, Costa Mesa, discussed her issues with community input, and following the process to change the Master Plan, stating the critical issue is trying to save the grant money without losing the integrity of Fairview Park's Master Plan, which includes the process for changing the plan. Ms. Gielow stated she would not like to see a road down the bluff from parking lots on the upper level to a parking lot on the lower level, and asked that the open space be preserved as much as possible, while intruding as little as possible into areas A and C, and greatly impacting Swan Drive. Karl Ahlf, 157 East 23d Street, No. A, Costa Mesa, expressed he would like to see some trees, and a trail added to area D, as well as improvement of the model railroad. He also informed that there is a big hole in the fence between Fairview Park and Estancia High School that needs to be repaired. Erin Sloan, 243 Pacific Avenue, Costa Mesa, thanked Council Member Cowan for her consideration of the disabled being able to access Fairview Park, as he recalled that at the meeting of September 18, 2002, on a vote of 5-0, it was agreed to delete the "lower area" parking lot in the Fairview Park Master Plan. Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, did not believe it is appropriate, and considering the budget constraints, that anything should be done to Fairview Park until the budget is balanced, and fiscal priorities are set for the future. He stated the City's Police, infrastructure, and educational needs far outweigh any changes at Fairview Park. Gilbert Collins, 3159 Sharon Lane, Costa Mesa, agreed that the "lower parking" area should be reinstated, as it provides the best situation for all those who are physically limited, and it would eliminate the need for an expansion of the upper parking lot, and a road down the slope, explaining that a road would disturb the topography of the small canyon which runs east and west down there. He further suggested an entrance at Placentia Avenue, in the lower portion, and a traffic signal so a right or left turn can be made at that location. Mike Berry, 2064 Meadow View Lane, Costa Mesa, requested Council not approve the "lower parking" area, as it would cause further congestion of cars, instead of keeping a natural park. Bruce Lamb, 1931 Swan Drive, Costa Mesa, also objected to the "lower parking" area, and suggested more parking in the upper level where the signal already exists. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, expressed he would not like to see the landscaping deleted north of the Fairview Channel, and would like to see the "lower parking" area added so there will be no one parking on Swan Drive causing further problems. Sandra Genis, 1586 �Myrtlewood Street, Costa Mesa, commented that some of the enhancements are good ones, but some are not and gave the example of the "lower parking" area, she also believes that there is not enough information on the observation areas, urging that there should be a full environmental review. A Costa Mesa resident complained that three minutes was not enough time for he and his neighbors to discuss the changes that are proposed in the Fairview Park Master Plan, and asked where the money is going' to come from to follow through with the changes. Jim Kerins, 3075 Molokai Place, Costa Mesa, did not want to see the "lower parking" area added, as it is natural open space. He explained that Fairview Park is a place to take his children for the sense of discovery !and exploration that he knew as a child growing up there. Janet Remington, 1164 Boise Way, Costa Mesa, stated she campaigned for the park to remain as it is, and received a lot of community support for it, adding that there is no money available for the changes. Cindy Brenneman; 1856 Elba Circle, Costa Mesa, explained that there is grant money: available through Mesa Consolidated Water District for restoration of parks to their natural state, suggesting that it should be looked into. She expressed she is not in favor of the "lower parking" area being added. Council Member Mansoor stated he has always wanted Fairview Park to be kept as undeveloped as possible. He felt the road going down to the "lower parking" area would change Fairview Park stating that although there has not been an environmental review as yet, it would be a major impact. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Rerouting of Trail Council Member Monahan, and carried 5-0, to approve the rerouting of the proposed trail around the vernal pool instead of through it. Motion to Accept Plan A motion was made by Council Member Cowan to accept the plan Died as shown without the design of Area B, north of the Fairview Channel, and identify that the work done with the Harbor Soaring Society meets their, needs while preserving the environmental integrity of the area. The motion died for lack of a second. Motion for Lower Area A motion was made by Council Member Cowan to put in a lower Park Lot Died area parking lot directly off Placentia Avenue, protecting the integrity of the bluff, to decrease the size of the lot to 30 spaces, with 15 designated, as handicapped parking. The motion died for lack of a second. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Direction to Staff Mayor Robinson, and carried 5-0, to direct staff to work with the Harbor Soaring Society on a proposal that will meet their needs while preserving the environmental integrity of the area. 1 1 1 1 MOTION/Gave Further A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Direction to Staff Mayor Pro Tem Steel, and carried 4-1, Council Member Cowan voting no, to direct staff to move the plan forward, as recommended, and that any changes from the original environmental documentation subject to environmental review at the time they are brought forward. RECESS The Mayor declared at recess at 8:20 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:35 p.m. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of February 3, Segerstrom Home 2003, rehearing of Segerstrom Home Ranch Education Grant as Ranch Education Grant requested by Mayor Robinson. The Acting City Attorney reviewed the Agenda Report, and responded to questions from Council. Mayor Robinson listed her reasons for appeal of the Council's action as it related to the terms of the money and the foundations: 1) Council's involvement in executing the Development Agreement which calls for the Segerstrom's to make a $2,000,000.00 grant to be used for educational purposes divided amongst City schools. She explained that it puts Council's hand in the formation of the foundations. 2) The grant money is public money, as it was given, due to the efforts of Council Member Cowan, and members of the community, in exchange for benefits on the north end of the City. She stated that the public has a right to know how that money is spent, and that decisions should not be made outside of the public's view. Mayor Pro Tem Steel commented that the foundations that exist currently, one at Newport Harbor High School, and one at Corona Del Mar High School, are not subject to the Brown Act, and seems to be working very well. Mayor Robinson explained that the money for those foundations is different because it is not derived from a Development Agreement. Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, confirmed it was wrong for Council to assign fund management to the Segerstrom's, and Council should not select foundation board members, that requiring open meetings is a good idea, but felt that the Brown Act is too restrictive, costly, and not necessary. Mr. Sutton further stated there was no need for two foundations as the school's needs are the same, to improve academic performance, and felt that one foundation could do everything that is needed more harmoniously. Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, agreed with the comments made by Mayor Robinson in that the Ralph M. Brown Act should apply to "keep the people's business in front of the people", and to participate in. Mr. Millard also agreed that one foundation makes sense because two foundations would divide the City. Jay Humphrey, 1620 Sandalwood Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that the Brown Act would guarantee that the grant is handled properly and in an open public forum. Sandra Genis, 1586 Myrtlewood Street, Costa Mesa, expressed that the Brown Act should apply to whatever foundation structure is set up by Council. Hillary Larson, 1629 White Oak Street, Costa Mesa, a parent of two students attending Estancia High School, stated that the parents are in favor of two foundations, and no Brown Act. Bill Turpit, 1772 Kenwood Place, Costa Mesa, expressed that Council should consider what the community wants for the students, which is to assure there is an effective board of directors that manages the funds for the two foundations. Mr. Turpit also stated the Brown Act would be a hindrance to board meeting efficiency and brevity, creating an entity that is an oddity amongst non-profit organizations. Tom Antal, Estancia ;High School Principal, complimented Council on their decision and stated that the parents and members of the community that he has spoken with since the January 21, 2003, meeting believe the right decision was made at that meeting, and should go forward. Mike Berry, 2064 Meadow View Lane, Costa Mesa, expressed that "secrecy breeds suspicion", and therefore, the Brown Act should apply. Frank Masciale, 3067 Trinity Drive, Costa Mesa, did not understand the purpose, and requested Council listen to the advice of the Principal's of each of the schools and form two foundations. Diane Bjelland, 2773 Bluebird Circle, Costa Mesa, thanked Council for the decision they made at the January 21, 2003 meeting, and supported the formation of the two foundations, and expressed that the Brown Act should not apply. Council Member Monahan addressed concerns that were raised regarding the Brown; Act by pointing out aspects of the adopted proposal. He quoted; the policy as it relates to open meetings, and the posting of the agendas, and only meetings regarding litigation and fundraising would be conducted in closed session. He emphasized that all expenditures would be discussed in an open meeting, that there were limits established regarding the use of the money and specific direction given as to the appointment of the directors. Mayor Pro Tem Steel supported the policy, as adopted, commenting that he did not feel that Council should micro - manage the foundations. He further commented that "two foundations renders, more local control" reasoning that each school has different demographics and needs. Council. Member Mansoor clarified that the meetings would be posted in three locations identifying them as the applicable schools and the City's website. Mayor Robinson stated she did not support the proposal as adopted because the creation of the two foundations stems from the Development Agreement which is a Council driven action. She informed that the cases that deal with the same issue of whether Council driven actions concerning foundations are governed by the Brown Act are just about settled, and that these types of entities, created by councils, must be governed by the Brown Act, stating "it is not a matter of trust, it is a matter of the law." The Mayor stated that the foundations should be subject to all of the requirements of Brown Act, not just the open meeting requirements. She gave the example of the requirement that prohibits board members from conducting serial meetings; making decisions outside the public view. Mayor Robinson continued that she was concerned that the proposal had pre -selected board members and that the community had not had an opportunity to apply, if interested. She also did not believe the foundations should be allowed to commingle fundraised monies with City money, explaining that the grants are negotiated funds, not privately donated funds. She also expressed her belief that the Development Agreement intended some Council control and felt that the proposal gives that away. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Proposal Adopted Council Member Cowan, and carried 3-2, Mayor Robinson and January 21, 2003 Council Member Mansoor voting no, to move forward with the proposal as adopted at the January 21, 2003, meeting. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of February 3, Procedures for Appoint- 2003, review and modification of procedures for the appointments ments to Commissions to the Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Acting City Attorney reviewed the Agenda Report, and responded to questions from Council. Tim Cromwell, 2029 Swan Drive, Costa Mesa, expressed his support of Kim Pederson for appointment to the Parks Commission. Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, stated he is in support of Council appointing one Commissioner to each Commission. Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, did not agree with the procedure Council approved at the previous meeting. He stated that the current Planning Commission has done a great job, and that a good many of their decisions have been upheld by the City Council. He suggested that the Planning Commission's mandate increase to include fiscal responsibility and the ability to consider fiscal impact, present and future needs of the City, as well as site consideration. Jay Humphrey, 1620 Sandalwood Drive, Costa Mesa, stated the purpose of the Planning and Parks and Recreation Commissions are to expand the input, and that Council should chose the Commissioners to increase participation within the community, not to increase "nepotism". Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, expressed his disagreement with the process expressing his belief that Council members would tell the Commissioners, they appoint, how to vote on a given item, which would be devoid of honest consideration of public input. Sandra Genis, 1586 Myrtlewood Street, Costa Mesa, stated the previous consideration of Commissioners has been successful in allowing for the versatility of the applicants. She stated she did not believe that the new procedure would provide a balance, and that the Commissioners would not be independent in their decisions and could be "sowing the seeds of corruption." Beth Refakes, 320 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, expressed her concerns regarding the proposed procedure, stating there would no longer be an application process, as Council would be free to select whomever they want if the individual is willing to serve; that there is no provision for insuring the appointees are qualified to serve on the Commissions, stating this is not the best way to serve the residents of the community. Jim Kerins, 3075 Molokai Place, Costa Mesa, stated he agreed that each Council member appointing a Commissioner is a good idea and has worked! well in the City of Huntington Beach, and his appreciation of the current Planning Commission members. Paul Wilbur, 312 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, spoke about the procedure of voting ;after all five appointees have been named, but pointing out that there is not a provision if the vote is not accepted by each Council member. He felt that the commissioner should be appointed by the Council Member and not an extension of them. Council Member Monahan discussed merits of Alternative A explaining that he felt that the Alternative allows for greater diversity as each commissioner would be aligned, philosophically with the appointing 'Council Member and also pointing out that there has not been a minimum of qualifications required up until this point. The Acting City Attorney advised Council regarding qualifications, in response to the "point of information" rose by Ms. Genis. Mayor Pro Tem Steel stated he disagreed with the process that was proposed as Alternative A as he supports a more open process. Mayor Robinson supported Alternative C which allows the Council to make their own nominations and that each nomination would be confirmed by the;'majority vote of the Council, and reiterated that she was an advocate'of the interview process allowing for a more open process. Council Member Cowan expressed her support of Alternative A stating that it provides the opportunity to move forward in the process. MOTION/Gave On motion by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Council Ordinance 03-2 First Member Mansoor, and carried 3-2, Mayor Robinson and Mayor Reading Pro Tem Steel voting no, to give first reading to Ordinance 03-2: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLES 2, 12, AND 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES, using alternative A, including items E, and F. RECESS The Mayor declared at recess at 10:10 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 10:20 p.m. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented Landscape Street Medians, Landscape Street Parkway, and Neighborhood Entry Improvements: Medians, Parkway and Neighborhood Prioritized landscape median development site list with Entry Improvements associated design; and construction cost estimates. Agreement with Land Architecture, 1620 Thurston Drive, Laguna Beach, for $49,585.00, for evaluation, prioritization, and design of parkway and neighborhood entry improvements. 1 1 1 The Public Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report, and responded to questions from Council. Diane Hill, 1288 Londonderry Street, Costa Mesa, stated that she was pleased to see this item on the agenda, and noted that one of the Neighborhood Entry Improvements being considered is at McCormack Lane and Fairview Road. MOTION/Approved Site List/Agreement A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Member Monahan, and carried 5-0, to approve the with Land Architecture prioritized landscape median development site list with associated design and construction cost estimates; and the agreement with Land Architecture, 1620 Thurston Drive, Laguna Beach, for $49,585.00, for evaluation, prioritization, and design of parkway and neighborhood entry improvements and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented status of landscaped medians Landscaped Medians on 19th Street from Placentia Avenue to Park Avenue: on 19th Street Authorize staff to complete the final engineering for the median project on 19th Street, between Placentia Avenue and Park Avenue, and to construct medians between Placentia Avenue and Pomona Avenue as part of the Pavement Rehabilitation Project. The Public Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report, and he and the Transportation Services Manager responded to questions from Council. Council Member Monahan stated his concern regarding the median islands in that they will restrict access to a number of properties that have existing driveways, and would require preplanning by a patron to get to the location. He suggested that more outreach along 19th Street and Placentia Avenue be done with the business owners in an effort to gain a full understanding about the proposed medians and to make sure that the access points are agreed upon. He further suggested the possibility of constructing some small medians here and there to keep some key access points available. Council Member Mansoor confirmed with the Public Services Director that only eight of the business owners that were notified showed up for the meetings. Holroyd Watkins, 780 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, stated he did not receive a letter prior to the meetings that were held, and he would have liked to attend one of them to discuss the problems they are having at 19th Street and Placentia Avenue. Jeff Forman, 600 Citadel Drive, Commerce, representing Smart and Final, commended the City for trying to upgrade this "fairly tired" strip of 19th Street, stating it is a good idea, but he is concerned with the access availability. Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, also commended the effort of the City, but suggested that with only eight business owners that responded, staff should seek out the community members, or find an alternative method to reach them before continuing with the project. Bill Turpit, 1772 Kenwood Place, Costa Mesa, expressed that although he was delighted with the plan for the medians, he was surprised at the impact it would have on the commercial properties, as well as the residential neighborhoods. Mayor Robinson discussed the alternatives mentioned in the staff report, but felt that there were some details that need to be worked out, recognizing the impact on the merchants and the side streets. MOTION/Received and A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Filed Report Mayor Pro Tem Steel, and carried 4-1, Council Member Cowan voting no, to receive and file the staff report, and directed staff to proceed with additional outreach, additional design alternatives including researching the length of the medians, and limiting the number of medians. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented Fairview Road and McCormack Fairview Road and Lane traffic control considerations. Communications were McCormack Lane received in support of a traffic control signal from the following Traffic Control Costa Mesa residents: Carolyn and Vicky Vieley, 3138 Bray Lane; Robert Kimmerle; Bill Huang, 1217 McCormack Lane; Thien Van Nguyen, 1310 Londonderry Street; David Stiller, 2879 Regis Lane; Dave Manning 1344 Garlingford Street; Jeff Wilcox, 924 Junipero Drive; Walter and Ann Holtz, 3145 Limerick Lane; Marybeth Brophy, 1276 Londonderry Street; Fred and Elaine Lee, 3150 Kerru Lane; Elsie Pauly, 1318 Belfast Avenue; and Robert and Lois Kimmerle, 3146 Bray Lane. The Transportation Services Manager reviewed the Agenda Report, and responded to questions from Council. Council Member Mansoor stated that he supported the need for a traffic signal at the intersection, stating that it was a "safety issue more so than a convenience issue." The Assistant City Attorney responded to the Council Member's inquiry regarding the City's liability if the State Warrant Guidelines were not followed. He also inquired about the option for a turn pocket, to gain entry to northbound Fairview Road, and was advised by the Transportation Services Manager that the option would solve a part of the problem though not all of it. Council Member Cowan felt that there was justification in allocating the money from Net Revenue to move forward with the traffic signal as the City Manager had informed. Mayor Pro Tem Steel agreed that there was a need for some type of traffic control at the intersection. Diane Hill, 1288 Londonderry Street, Costa Mesa, reminded Council of the 170 -signature petition that was presented in March of 2002, and thanked Council and staff for their response by bringing forward the traffic control considerations, and asked that a traffic signal be funded. Paul Hill, 1288 Londonderry Street, Costa Mesa, stated there have been accidents at this intersection previously, that the expenditure of the signal is a one time capital investment and was far less than that of future emergency response costs to the area, and that it is for the safety of the entire neighborhood. Gilbert Collins, 3159 Sharon Lane, Costa Mesa, informed the Council that the Hall of Fame and Hillcrest tracts are the most 1 1 1 c3 traffic impacted residential areas in the City, and that currently many people exit to the right on Fairview Road, and make a U- turn at Belfast Avenue, in order to get around the problem. Kim Pederson, 3154 Killarney Lane, Costa Mesa, questioned if the Home Ranch Development traffic studies were included in the report as additional evidence to warrant the traffic signal. James Wagner, 3150 Bray Lane, Costa Mesa, stated his wife was in an accident at the intersection, and was told by Police that everyone who travels on Fairview Road from the 1-405 Freeway exceeds 55 m.p.h., which makes for a dangerous condition. Mary Stockton, 1210 Londonderry Street, Costa Mesa, expressed that by putting a traffic signal at this location it would cause more of a traffic backup on Fairview Road, and would affect many in the community who travel on Fairview Road. Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, asked why this argument was not brought up during the Home Ranch Development negotiations, and asked that Council give direction to staff to evaluate this traffic signal along with the other traffic signal intersections and the needs of the community. Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, stated this traffic signal might cause more accidents than it would actually prevent, as well as causing traffic jams. Beth Refakes, 320 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, mentioned that she also did not understand why this was not discussed during the Home Ranch project negotiations. Larry Weichman, 1175 Boise Way, Costa Mesa, expressed his support for traffic control at this intersection, citing the problem of an overabundance of traffic in that area. Eric Bever, 1046 Westward Way, Costa Mesa, mentioned that there are 28 more dangerous intersections in the City, which need a traffic signal. John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, stated his concern of the cut through traffic coming off of Paularino Avenue. Motion Failed to Carry A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Steel, to install the traffic signal, and allocate $150,000.00 from the current Net Revenue Fund to fund it. SUBSTITUTE MOTION A substitute motion was made by Council Member Monahan, Authorized Staff to seconded by Mayor Robinson, and carried 4-1, Council Member Complete Engineering Mansoor voting no, to authorize staff to complete the engineering, and Construction of proceed with construction, and bring back the discussion of Traffic Signal funding when complete. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented 2002-2003 Second Quarter Community Objectives Community Objectives Update. Update Staff recommendations on list of Community Objectives to be moved to the completed or ongoing list. Council Member Monahan stated his interest to go through each objective, and have Council reaffirm or delete any they no longer support. Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, confirmed with the Council the "ongoing" status of Community Objective 02-C2. Mr. Sutton commenting ; that the Community Objectives program needs to be overhauled, in that the community is not involved in creating or providing input for the objectives. John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, stated these are tough economic times, and some of the Community Objectives would be "nice to do,", but the infrastructure repairs should be a priority, not the infrastructure improvements unless there is money left over in the budget. Paul Wilbur, 312 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, expressed that the funding of some of the objectives could come from the Home Ranch project. MOTION/Moved 98-D6 A motion was made ,by Council Member Monahan, seconded by to Complete/Ongoing Mayor Robinson, and carried 5-0, for 98-D6, Proactively annex unincorporated County area into City, moved to ongoing. MOTION/Moved 99-133 A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by to Completed Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, for 99-133, Historical Places Project — Establish a Historic Preservation Committee, identify historic structures for preservation and prepare a site plan for these buildings at Fairview Park or other locations in accordance with the approved Master Plans. Work on restoration of Huscroft House if it is determined feasible to relocate the structure to Fairview Park, moved to completed. MOTION/Moved 01-132 A motion was made Council Member Monahan, seconded by to Completed and Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, for 01-132, Finalize Eliminated the Banner actions identified in the Newport Boulevard Specific Plan relative Signage Program to the study and design of street closures. Implement the Landscape Design and Banner Signage Program approved in the Newport Boulevard Specific Plan, moved to complete, and eliminated the Banner Signage Program. MOTION/Eliminated A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by 01-C1 Mayor Robinson, and carried 4-1, Council Member Cowan voting no, to eliminate 01-61, Pursue funding and construction of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facility in the area. MOTION/Moved 01-05 A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by to Completed Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, for 01-05, Resolve use issues pertaining to the TeWinkle Softball Complex remodel and expansion and move forward with design and construction, moved to completed. MOTION/Moved 01-D3 A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by to Ongoing Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, for 01-D3, Continue cooperative efforts with the Newport Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD), including ,the following efforts: Negotiate a Long - Range Strategy with the NMUSD to identify and retain school sites for continued public benefit. The "Scott Plan", continue to serve on the Committee as: they develop plans for the development of the Costa Mesa High School Swimming Pool Complex and Estancia High School Football Stadium. Work on resolving how the reciprocal use will be established for these new facilities. Another issue is resolving the long-term lease agreement at Balearic Community Center, moved to ongoing. 1 1 MOTION/Moved 01-E2 A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by to Completed Mayor Robinson, and carried 5-0, for 01-E2, Move the Agenda distribution day to the Wednesday prior to City Council meetings, with public distribution by Thursday morning, moved to completed. MOTION/Moved 02-C2 A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by to Ongoing Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, for 02-C2, Create and fund a project team that will shepherd and expedite the development of Fairview Park to completion of the master plan, and that will aggressively pursue appropriate grand funding for the park, moved to ongoing. Motion Died for Lack of A motion was made by Council Member Monahan to remove 02- A Second D2, Eliminate foul industrial odors from Costa Mesa air, died for lack of a second. MOTION/Kept 02-D2 A motion was made by Mayor Robinson, seconded by Mayor Pro on Ongoing List and Tem Steel, and carried 5-0, for 02-D2, to be kept on the ongoing Bring Update to Study list, and brought to an upcoming City Council Study Session for an Session update. MOTION/Moved 02-E1 - A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by to Ongoing Mayor Robinson, and carried 5-0, for 02-E1, A Cost-A-Mazing celebration for our 50th birthday in 2003, moved to ongoing. MOTION/Eliminated A motion was made by Council Member Morahan, seconded by 03-132 Mayor Robinson, and carried 4-1, Council Member Cowan voting no, for 03-132, Leverage no less than 50% of the anticipated revenues from IKEA to float a 20 -year bond or other funding mechanism to form a Citywide Overhead Wire Underground District. Proceed to plan the District utilizing a ten-year project horizon, was eliminated. MOTION/Moved 03-134 A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by to Ongoing Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, for 03-134, Open Space Preservation and Acquisition. Identify land available for purchase for possible park sites. Upgrade playing fields and parks — explore new sites for Parks and Open Space on the west and east sides of town to meet standards (even small pocket parks are better than nothing). Develop a strategy for acquisition and development to provide for "tot lots" or pocket parks and/or community gardens, moved to ongoing. MOTION/Eliminated A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by 03-D5 Mayor Pro Tem Steel, and carried 4-1, Mayor Robinson voting no, for 03-D5, Develop Incentives for Water Conservation in New Developments and Existing Water -Intensive Land Uses, be eliminated. MOTION/03-D6 Dealt A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by With Through the Mayor Robinson, and carried 5-0, for 03-D6, Affordable Housing Redevelopment Agency Charrette, moved to ongoing, and be dealt with through the Redevelopment Agency. MOTION/Eliminated A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by 03-E1 Council Member Mansoor, and carried 3-2, Mayor Robinson and Council Member Cowan voting no, for 03-E1, Draft an ordinance that will preserve the City of Costa Mesa's public art or include preservation of public art in the existing Historical Preservation Ordinance. There is an interest in seeing longer-term preservation of public art beyond that previously provided for by Development Agreements, be eliminated. i MOTION/Eliminated A motion was made; by Council Member Monahan, seconded by 03-E3 by Returning Mayor Robinson, an'd carried 5-0, for 03-E3, Place $500,000.00 $500,000.00 to the from the Gas Tax Settlement Fund into a long-term grant fund for General Fund Costa Mesa CARES and other after-school projects, be eliminated, and the $500,000.00 returned to the General Fund. Motion Failed To Carry A motion was made; by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Mayor Robinson, for 03-E4, (Parks 02-3) Expand After School programs to the middle and high schools, while continuing to improve the existing elementary school programs, be ongoing. MOTION/Eliminated A substitute motion; was made by Council Member Mansoor, 03-E4 seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Steel, and carried 3-2, Mayor Robinson and Council Member Cowan voting no, for 03-E4 to be eliminated. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Sunshine Liquor, ABC License/Sunshine 724 West 19th Street', for a person-to-person transfer of a Type 21 Liquor (off -sale general) ABC license. The Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report, and he and the Police Sergeant responded;to questions from Council. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Transfer of ABC . Mayor Robinson, and carried 5-0, to approve the transfer of the License Type 21 (off -sale general) ABC license subject to conditions of approval proposed, by the Police Department. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Henry's ABC License/Henry's Marketplace, 3030 Harbor Blvd., for a public convenience or Marketplace necessity finding for the issuance of a Type 20 (off -sale beer and wine) ABC license. The Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report. Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, expressed Council should support this item. David San Miguel, ;Store Director, Henry's Marketplace, 3030 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, expressed his pleasure of being in the City, as well as involved in the community, he also informed Council that all the cashiers attend ABC training on the legalities of selling alcohol. MOTION/Made A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Necessary Finding of Council Member Mansoor, and carried 5-0, to make the necessary Public Convenience finding of public convenience with the proposed findings: The sale of beer and wine (alcoholic beverages) at the subject market would constitute an incidental use in comparison to the primary use of a specialty, product, health food, and gourmet items retail grocery store. The sale of beer and wine would not be marketed toward impulse purchases of single cans of beverages, but as beverages purchased along with grocery items. Henry's Marketplace would not be open 24 hours daily which is typical of most "convenience markets" offering alcoholic beverages all night long. The Costa: Mesa Square Shopping Center is fully illuminated at night, maintains private security guard patrol, and is not conducive to loitering. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented appointments to the Planning Commission Appoint- Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission. A ments Communication was received from James Misel, Marina- r -1 F� Highlands Association, Inc., asking Council to reappoint Katrina Foley to the Planning Commission. The City Manager responded to questions from Council. Mayor Robinson questioned if appointments to the commissions were limited to those who have applied for a position, or could nominations be made for those who had not applied. The City Manager confirmed he had conferred with the Acting City Attorney, and there was no legal restriction that would bind Council Members to only considering those individuals who had filed applications. Mayor Robinson continued she had a concern since notices were sent to the public, that applications were accepted until the set deadline, after which the process was changed. She recognized that there were many people who were interested in an appointment, but were unable to return their application by the deadline. She stated that she did not know, and was unclear if each of the Council Members were aware, of this procedural change at the time they chose their appointments to the commissions. Council Member Monahan confirmed he had posed the question to the City Manager at the prior meeting, and knew the appointments were open to the entire community. Council Member Cowan pointed out that it was not part of the motion that only the applicants could be appointed, and she did not see this as a problem. Mayor Pro Tem Steel mentioned that he had confirmed with the City Manager, and the Acting City Attorney that he could appoint an individual who had not applied. Mayor Robinson confirmed with the Acting City Attorney that they could move forward with the appointments. MOTION/Moved A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Forward with Appoint- Council Member Mansoor, and carried 5-0, to move forward with ments the appointment process. MOTION/Took Public A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Steel, seconded by Mayor Comments Before Robinson, and carried 5-0, to take public comments before the Nominations nominations are announced. Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, expressed his disagreement with Council's decision not to first announce their nominations. Paul Wilbur, 312 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, stated he has been waiting hours to find out who the nominations are, and also disagreed with Council's decision not to announce their nominations before public comments were taken. Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, expressed that he hoped Council's appointments would carry out their agendas and "philosophically be on the same page". The Parks Commission nominations were announced: Council Member Mansoor nominated Wendy Leece; Council Member Cowan nominated Kelly Feldman; Council Member S.8 MOTION/Approved Nominations MOTION/Approved Nominations NEW BUSINESS Mid -Year Budget Review Adjustments Monahan nominated Byron deArakal; Mayor Pro Tem Steel nominated Jim Fisler; and Mayor Robinson nominated Mark Harris. On motion by Mayor Robinson, seconded by Council Member Cowan, and carried 570, the nominations were approved. The Planning Commission nominations were announced: f Council Member Mansoor nominated Joel Faris; Council Member Cowan nominated Katrina Foley; Council Member Monahan nominated Bill Perkins; Mayor Pro Tem Steel nominated Dennis DeMaio; and Mayor Robinson nominated Bruce Garlich. On motion by Mayor Robinson, seconded by Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, the nominations were approved. The Deputy City Clerk presented mid -year budget review adjustments. Budget Adjustment No. 03-083, to reduce the FY 02-03 estimated revenues by $1,001,870.00 and appropriations by $3.7 million, as discussed during the mid -year budget review at the February 10, 2003, Council study session. The Finance Director, reviewed the Agenda Report, and along with the Public Services Director responded to questions from Council. Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, thanked Walt Davenport for his service to the City of Costa Mesa as a Planning Commissioner. Larry Weichmann, 1175 Boise Way, Costa Mesa, commented on the alleyways, that he and his neighbors have been pursuing with the City five years. He advised that they have been very proactive about cleaning up ;the alleys, and maintaining them, but stated a need for the City's assistance. John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, stated that there is a need to have the asphalt replaced and improvements made to the alleys, as soon as possible. Council Member Marisoor stated there are many items that need attention, but are on. hold awaiting the outcome of the budget, commenting that it is, the most fair, and fiscally responsible way to handle it. MOTION/Gave A motion was made -by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Direction to Staff Council Member Cowan, and carried 4-1, Council Member Approved Budget Mansoor voting no, to direct staff to fund the contract for the Adjustment No. 03-083 design of the alleys of $73,000.00, as well as the traffic signal at Fairview Road and McCormack Lane of $150,000.00, out of the Capitol Improvement' Projects allocation, and to approve Budget Adjustment No. 03-083, to reduce the FY 02-03 estimated revenues by $1,001,870.00 and appropriations by $3.7 million, as discussed during the. mid -year budget review at the February 10, 2003, Council study session. COUNCIL Council Member Cowan stated she would like Council to hold a COMMENTS/Reception small reception and, presentation of accommodation for the For Commissioners outgoing Parks and Planning Commissioners. 1 1 1 1 1 Council Comments Mayor Pro Tem Steel requested once again that Council Comments be moved to the beginning of the Agenda; he asked Permit Information that staff make certain Mr. Millard receives the information he requested regarding the permits for 1925 Pomona Avenue; he Community stated that he would like to see the Community Redevelopment Redevelopment Action Action Committee (C.R.A.C.) remain intact, and appoint some Committee leaders, including Mike Berry, and work to remove the residential blight. Thanked Mayor Robinson thanked, on behalf of the entire Council, the Commissioners outgoing Parks and Recreation Commissioners and the outgoing Planning Commissioners, for their service, and commitment, which was noteworthy. She continued by asking staff to follow-up Potholes on the potholes that were mentioned in Public Comments, as well as the 18 -wheeler trucks that were still parked in the residential 18 -Wheel Trucks neighborhoods. Mayor Robinson informed that there was a meeting held with the City Manager, and Mayor of Huntington Beach regarding the Long Beach Airport issue, advising that they Long Beach Airport will be working cooperatively on the issue, and advised that the City of Huntington Beach is absolutely opposed to the 19th Street bridge. She expressed her concern with the length of the Agenda, as there were many items of importance on it, and suggested a balance with future agendas. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 1:15 a.m. ayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: DepuV.ty Clerk df'the City of Costa Mesa