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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/16/2003 - City Council8 ROLL CALL MINUTES May 19, 2003 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTATION Recognition of Retired Police Chief Dave Snowden REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA JUNE 16, 2003 The City Council of ;the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session June 16, 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 led by Council Member Scheafer, and a prayer by Mayor Monahan. Council Members Present: Council Members Absent: Mayor Gary Monahan Mayor Pro Tem Chris Steel Council Member Libby Cowan Council Member Allan Mansoor Council Member Mike Scheafer None Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder Acting City Attorney Tom Wood i Development Services Director Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Finance Director Marc Puckett Administrative Services Director Steve Hayman Legislative and Public Affairs Manager Ann Shultz Administrative Services Comman- der Sheralee Ford Police Lieutenant Karl Schuler Deputy City Clerk Julie Folcik On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Steel, seconded by Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 2003, were approved. A motion was made, by Council, Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem .-Stpel;, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions bytitle only. _ Mayor Monahan -re6- n z-bdDa�%e Snowden for his efforts to ensure the quality of life ' y the _City, stating that it has been an honor to have him as;tii;e Gust Mesa Police Chief, and presented him with a retirement' badge. The City Manager commended Chief Snowden for always, considering the best interests of the community, and presented him with a retirement plaque. Newly appointed Superior Court Judge, and former Mayor, Karen Robinson thanked the Chief for his outstanding service to the City for the past 16 years.' Chief Snowden commented on his 37 -year career in law enforcement, and noted his pride in having served the community. He thanked the City Manager, City staff, and his wife. PRESENTATION The Deputy City Clerk administered the oath of office to John John Hensley, Police Hensley. Police Chief Hensley thanked Dave Snowden for leaving Chief, Oath of Office the Police Department in good condition, and reported that he, Chief Hensley, is an advocate of community policing, commenting 1 that he addresses small issues before they become large. He noted that he is looking forward to his tour of duty with the City, and introduced his wife. PRESENTATION Mayor Monahan read a proclamation declaring July, 2003, as Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Month in the City, and urged all Costa Mesa Month Proclamation residents to enjoy, recognize, and help promote the benefits derived from quality public and private recreation and park resources. He presented the document to Administrative Services Director Steve Hayman, Recreation Supervisor Ruth Raheb, Parks and Recreation Commission Chairperson Kelly Feldman, and Past President of Division Ten of the California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS), and Recreation Supervisor, Richard Brunette. PRESENTATION Jim Atkinson, Mesa -Consolidated Water District Board Member, Leadership Tomorrow representing Leadership Tomorrow, reported that the program addresses how a community is shaped and how, by joining with others who feel similar responsibilities, one voice becomes part of the positive force to resolve challenging issues. He indicated that a series of workshops help individuals achieve their full potential for leadership. Mr. Atkinson provided a brief history of Leadership Tomorrow, and asked for support from the City to enable scholarship opportunities, high quality workshop programs, and an increased diversity of participants. ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Monahan announced that New Business Item No. 4, Request for Grad Night funding, would be heard directly after the Consent Calendar, prior to Public Hearing No. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, reported that West 19th Street an impassioned plea to rehear the project at 1901 Newport Extension Boulevard was presented at the meeting of June 2, 2003, and supported granting that rehearing. He compared this occurrence to the extension of West 19th Street to Huntington Beach, and suggested conducting a study to determine the effects on the Westside area. Mr. Graham showed several photographs of 19th Street, noting that improved traffic flow would benefit the entire neighborhood. He made several suggestions regarding improvement. Snowden Commen- Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, commended dation retired Police Chief Dave Snowden for his service to Costa Mesa. She commented on the time he has dedicated towards the betterment of the City, bringing great dignity, joy, poise, and grace to his position as Police Chief. She welcomed the new Chief. Hogan-Shereshevsky Anne Hogan-Shereshevsky, 2152 Elden Avenue, No. 1, Costa Comments Mesa, reported that in 1988 she was one of the first graduates of Leadership Tomorrow. She stated that she had attended the City's budget session on Tuesday, June 20, 2003, and thanked the City Manager, Finance Director, and Budget and Research Officer for assisting the public to understand the 2003-2004 budget. Ms. Hogan-Shereshevsky addressed. the proposed closing of the EI Nido Trailer Park, 1640 Newport Boulevard, and the Snug Harbor Trailer Park, 1626 Newport Boulevard, and questioned if any thought has been given to the senior citizens who reside in the parks. She proposed that the City consider providing low-cost housing to assist with the relocation of the residents. Regarding fireworks for the 4th of July, she requested that the City strictly enforce the day and times which they are allowed. 474-10 OF o`.i Comments on City Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, objected to Council Conduct Council Member Cowan's actions during the process to select a new council member, recalling that she had interrupted Eric Bever, a candidate, several times. She then inquired as to the qualifications of Mayor Monahan at the time of his election to Council, and was informed by the Mayor that personal comments regarding Council Members during the meeting were inappropriate. Costa Mesa Fish Fry Ralph P. Morgan, 206 East 15th Street, Costa Mesa, related an Occurrence incident which occurred at the Costa Mesa Fish Fry, stating that he was manning a booth, not related to the Fish Fry, and was asked by the members of the Lions Club who sponsor the event to move the booth to the parking lot. He reported his refusal to move, and accused newly appointed Council Member Mike Scheafer, Lion's Club President, of violating his first amendment rights. Mayor Monahan replied that the Lions Club had obtained a permit for use of the park, and Mr. Morgan would have been required to obtain their permission in order to place the booth in that location. EI Nido and Snug Nim Hankins, 1640 Newport Boulevard, Space 24, Costa Mesa, Harbor Trailer Parks commented that he ihas lived in the EI Nido Trailer Park for approximately ten years, enjoyed its proximity to stores and other activities, and planned to spend the remainder of his days there. He reported that he is 89 years old, and asked for the City's assistance to retain the trailer park and allow the residents to remain. The following EI Nidb and Snug Harbor Trailer Park residents reviewed their current situations in regards to the park closing: Dorothy Harmer, 1640 Newport Boulevard, Space 61, discussed the monies offered by the landlord for their mobile homes in EI Nido, $3,000.00 for a single -wide or $6,500.00 for double -wide, with $1,000.00 additional for the elderly or disabled; Nora O'Malley, 1640 Newport Boulevard, Space 14, discussed the convenience of living in the EI Nido Trailer Park, asked the City to investigate the situation, and expressed appreciation to Council Member Cowan for her actions on their behalf; Brenda McGee, 1626 Newport Boulevard, Space 20, supported the residents in both trailer parks, and stated that she is being offered $6,500.00 for her double -wide trailer when fair market value is over $30,000.00; and Irene Shannon, 1640 Newport Boulevard, Space 17, asked the City to adopt a mobile home park closure ordinance for the City. Vending Trucks Martin Millard, 2973 - Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, stated that the vending truck ordinance that disallows trucks between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in residential neighborhoods is not being enforced. He asked that the ordinance be strengthened, and commented that the trucks give neighborhoods the Gang Raid appearance of being a slum. He commended the Police Department on their June 11, 2003, Westside Costa Mesa raid of suspected gang members, which was done in response to such incidents as a stabbing on Wallace Avenue, two gunshot incidents on Maple Avenue, and a shooting on Center Street. Mr. Millard observed that the gang problem is no longer confined to the Westside, and felt that the City is too tolerant of illegal aliens and criminals. EI Toro MCAS Beth Refakes, 320 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, asked the City's position on the recent proposal by the City of Los Angeles to operate a commercial airport at EI Toro Marine Air Corps Station. She called this an opportunity to curtail further expansion of John Wayne Airport and to., reduce the number of overflights from Long 1 New Street Signs Beach. - Ms. Refakes complimented the City on the new street signs on Newport Boulevard, and asked when they would be installed in.., other areas. The. City Manager responded that installation of the signs is a three-year program, which began in the northwest corner of the City. Lisa Lane Halfway Shane Griswold, owner of property at 133 Lisa Lane, Costa Mesa, Houses reported that escrow had closed on two Lisa Lane properties, and renovations began at 3:00 a.m. today, June 16, that the tenants were evicted, and the homes are being converted to halfway houses. Mayor Monahan asked the Development Services Director to investigate. 1901 Newport Boule- Tamar Goldmann, 2324 College Drive, Costa Mesa, referring to vard the 161 -unit residential condominium project at 1901 Newport Boulevard, complimented Council for allowing the rehearing, and reported that the citizens of Costa Mesa have fought long and hard in two separate referendums, Home Ranch and Nabors Cadillac, to keep this type of density and height from invading single-family neighborhoods. . She encouraged Council to reread letters previously sent regarding the project, and encouraged visiting the site. Mrs. Goldmann provided handouts for Council. Sandra Genis, 1586 Myrtlewood Street, Costa Mesa, thanked Council for the approval to rehear the 1901 Newport Boulevard project and asked for direction regarding the appeal. Mayor Monahan indicated that he would have the Acting City Attorney and the Development Services Director provide that direction. Ms. Genis urged Council to view the project with an open mind. Regarding the EI Nido Trailer Park conversion, she reported that there is a provision in the housing element, which addresses the residents, and suggested using Redevelopment or Housing and Urban Development (HUD) monies to create a situation where the residents can own the mobile home park. Johnson Comments Sandy Johnson, 344 Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa, reported that the street in front of Outback Steak House on Newport Boulevard was being used as a "parking lot" for cars, which were for sale. She also thanked Council for the 1901 Newport Boulevard rehearing, and read an article referring to the EI Nido Trailer Park. The Development Services Director advised that staff, including the City Attorney's office, has been working with the owner of the trailer park for some time. He stated that the "mobile park home conversion alternatives" report, to be discussed at the July 7, 2003, meeting, will inform Council of the authority the City has or does not have, and will review tenants rights. The Assistant City Attorney added that there are certain State regulations regarding mobile home parks that limit the role of the cities. List of Council Robin Leffler, 3025 Samoa Place, Costa Mesa, listed ten "good Accomplishments things" which the City Council has recently accomplished: requiring more landscape setback along main commercial roads; requiring more trees in parking lots; adopting a landscape ordinance which encourages water conserving landscape; installing a red light camera at Harbor Boulevard and Adams Avenue; Council listened to residents near the Paul Mitchell School who were experiencing problems from overflow parking and initiated a policy of resident and guest parking only; the Kohl's Department Store application was denied; the Community Redevelopment Action Committee (CRAC) was formed; the median on Coolidge Avenue was upgraded to a drought tolerant landscape; and the rehearing for 1901 Newport Boulevard was granted. Ms. Leffler; addressed the rehearing, hoping that the project will be redefined to be more compatible with the surrounding neighborhood with a less severe impact on homes and streets. Welcome to New Chief Cindy Brenneman, 1856 Elba Circle, Costa Mesa, thanked retired Police Chief Dave Snowden and his staff, and welcomed the new Chief of Police. CONSENT On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Pro CALENDAR Tem Steel, 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: Isamu Bannai; Sarah Johnson; and Robert and JoAnn Waters. Alcoholic Beverage Request for Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses from: Control Requests EI Rinconcito Restaurant (formerly Europe Express Pizza), 2228 Newport Boulevard, Suite C, for a person-to-person transfer of an existing Type 41 ABC license (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). Native Foods, 2937 Bristol Street, Suite E100 (at the Camp retail center), for an original Type 41 ABC license (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). Public Utilities Southern California Gas Company filed Application U904G with the Commission Public Utilities Commission for authority to increase its gas revenue requirements to reflect its accomplishments for Demand - Side Management Program Year 1997 and Low -Income Program Years 2001 and 2002 in the 2003 Annual Earnings Assessment Proceeding. WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1956, funding City operating expenses for 1956 $1,314,677.01. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1957, funding Payroll No. 312 for 1957/Payroll 311A and $1,998,949.23, Payroll No. 311A for $3,544.07, and City. 312 operating expenses for $878,128.72, including payroll deductions. ADMINISTRATIVE The following action was taken regarding Measure "M" Eligibility: ACTIONS/Approved Maintenance of Effort; The Maintenance; of Effort for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 was Approved Capital approved; and the seven-year Measure "M" Capital Improvement Plan Improvement Program was approved. Police Facility Expan- The following action was taken in relation to the Police Facility sion and Remodel Expansion and Renovation Project and Facility Basement Remodel Project: Approved Amended An amended agreement was approved with Meyer and Allen Agreement with Meyer Associates, Inc., 2690 Beachwood, Los Angeles, for an amount and Allen for Services not to exceed $595,415.00, for architectural services, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Authorized Staff to Staff was authorized to solicit bids in an amount not to exceed Solicit Bids for Docu- $50,000.00, for a constructability review of the construction ment Review documents prepared by Meyer and Allen Associates, Inc. Approved Budget Budget Adjustment No. 03-134 was approved for $143,330.00, Adjustment No. 03-134 to transfer funds from the Police Facility Renovation and Expansion Project and from the undesignated General Fund balance of $17,800.00 to the Police Facility Basement Remodel Project, and staff was authorized to solicit construction bids for the remodel of the Police Facility Basement. Approved Agreement The User License and Services Agreement was approved with with PeopleSoft for PeopleSoft USA, Inc., Dept. CH10699, Palatine, Illinois, for Software Upgrade $58,128.00, to upgrade Payroll and Personnel software, and the City Manager was authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Agreement An agreement was approved for Prosecution Services with the with District Attorney Orange County District Attorney's Office, allowing the Police for Prosecution Department to refer misdemeanor violations of City ordinances to Services the District Attorney for prosecution in Superior Court, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Agreement An agreement was approved with Praedium Engineering, Inc., with Praedium for 2030 Main Street, Suite 1300, Irvine, in an amount not to exceed Design of Four Alleys $63,400.00, for design of four alleys in the Coolidge -Fillmore area in Coolidge -Fillmore (Alley Nos. 47, 48, 49, and 20), and the Mayor and Deputy City Area Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Agreement Cooperative Agreement No. D99-128 was approved with the No. D99-128 to Fund County of Orange, the Orange County Flood Control District, the Studies for Newport Irvine Ranch Water District, The Irvine Company, and the cities of Bay Watershed Irvine, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Newport Beach, Orange, Santa Ana, and Tustin, to fund Nutrient, Fecal Coliform and Toxics Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) studies in the Newport Bay watershed, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Awarded Victoria/ Bids received for Victoria Street/Harbor Boulevard Improvement, Harbor Improvement, Project No. 03-11, are on file in the City Clerk's office. The Project No. 03-11, to contract was awarded to Holland -Lowe Construction, Inc., 427 Holland -Lowe South Pershing Avenue, San Bernardino, for $171,835.00, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Chief Ellis and Fire Fire Chief James M. Ellis was appointed a Board Member, and Fire Marshal Macduff Marshal Thomas R. Macduff was appointed an alternate Board Appointed to Member, to the Orange County -City Hazardous Materials OCCHMERA Emergency Response Authority (OCCHMERA) for fiscal year 2003-2004. Accepted Work by Building Upgrades and Modifications at City Hall and Fire Station Service First for City No. 4, Project No. 02-18, were completed to the satisfaction of the Hall and Fire Station Public Services Director on April 15, 2003, by Service First No. 4 Upgrades, Contractors Network, doing business as Service First, 18001 Irvine Project No. 02-18 Boulevard, Tustin. The work was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. 'I Accepted Work by Replacement and Modification of the H.V.A.C. System at Fire Chandler's Air Condi- Station No. 2, Project No. 02-20, was completed to the satisfaction tioning for H.V.A.C. of the Public Services Director on March 31, 2003, by Adelphia, System at Fire Station - Inc., doing business as Chandler's Air Conditioning and No. 2, Project No. 02- Refrigeration, 1702 West Fifth Street, Santa Ana. The work was 20 accepted; the Deputy 'City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. NEW BUSINESS There being no objection, New Business Item No. 4, a request for Request for Grad Night Grad Night funding, was taken out of order and presented by the Funding Deputy City Clerk. The City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated June 10, 2003, and recommended that future requests be handled through the annual budget. Liz Ockey, 963 Oak Street, Costa Mesa, co -chairperson of the Estancia Grad Night Committee, appreciated the City's funding in previous years, and noted the goal of providing a safe, secure, drug and alcohol -free environment, that is supervised and chaperoned. Buzz Lawry, co -chairperson of the Newport Harbor High School Grad Night Committee, reported on the budget for all three schools, and stated that the funding is obtained from the students, donations from the neighborhood, and various other sources. Rick Denman, 2974 Milbro Street, Costa Mesa, member of the Costa Mesa High School Grad Night Committee, indicated that the corporate sponsorship is extremely low this year, and felt that a City donation would show support from the leaders of the community. Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, observed that this is a great opportunity to support the young persons in the City but felt that the City should receive something in return. Martin Millard, 2973 ; Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, questioned the City funding Grad Night activities, asking why the $2 million given to the Newport -Mesa Unified School District from C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, in relation to the Home Ranch project, is not utilized. He pointed out that the School District is separate from the City, and suggested that the District should handle the funding. Bill Ward, 273 Hanover Drive, Costa Mesa, proposed that when the City donates money, that it is given for the "best use", and was not convinced that a party in Newport Beach is the best use of City funds for education. Lauri Millward, 3157 Killarney Lane, Costa Mesa, co -chairperson for Costa Mesa High School Grad Night, replied to Mr. Sutton by stating that one of the graduation requirements for each senior is to give 40 hours of community service. She reiterated that the focus is to provide a safe environment in which the graduates can celebrate. MOTION/Approved A motion was made, by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Funding Mayor Monahan, and carried 4-1, Council Member Mansoor voting no, to approve $1,000.00 each funding for the Grad Night events at Costa Mesa High School, Estancia High School, and Newport Harbor High School for fiscal year 2003-04, directing staff to budget that.amount on an annual basis. Mayor Monahan clarified that most of the children from east side Costa Mesa attend Newport Harbor High School, and stressed that the majority of the funds are obtained through private donations. Council Member Mansoor opposed the motion, expressing concern that the funds had not been budgeted for this year. He mentioned that his graduation celebration had been held at Disneyland, paid for by the students. Mayor Pro Tem Steel mentioned that many Westside students are "bussed" to Newport Harbor High School, and felt that the school reflects that situation. Mayor Monahan observed that the City is about to consider a $100 million budget, this is a request for $3,000.00, and felt that it is incumbent upon the City to act as a corporate citizen and provide leadership. Alice Raymond, 2036 Swan Drive, Costa Mesa, co -chairperson of the Estancia Grad Night, acknowledged the receipt of a "discount" from the Newport -Mesa Unified School District on the bus service for the evening of the Grad Night event RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:05 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:15 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place 2003-2004 City Budget set for the public hearing to consider the City Budget for fiscal year 2003-2004: Resolution determining and adopting an appropriations limit of $126,092,564.00 for fiscal year 2003-2004, in accordance with Article XIII -B of Proposition 4 of the Constitution of the State of California, as amended by Proposition 111 and Senate Bill 88. Resolution adopting a budget for fiscal year 2003-2004. Resolution determining and adopting the General Fund operating reserve for the 2003-2004 fiscal year in accordance with Title 2, Chapter V, Article 6, of Costa Mesa Municipal Code. Resolution adopting the 2003-2004 statement of investment policy, and authorizing the City Treasurer to invest and reinvest idle monies of the City of Costa Mesa in accordance with the 2003-2004 statement of investment policy. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. The Finance Director reviewed the Agenda Reports, and reported that the budget documents are posted on the City's website, www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us. He and the City Manager responded to questions from Council. Council Member Cowan expressed an interest in rehabilitation of the TeWinkle Park lake and filtration system. The City Manager reported that a walk of the site has been arranged to review the project and what can be accomplished, and suggested that grant opportunities may be available. Council Member Cowan asked the interest rate if the funds were borrowed, and what the interest lost would be should the funds be taken from the reserve. Council Member Mansoor opposed taking money from the reserves or borrowing funds at this time. He thought that the amount of any additional money spent should be reduced from other areas of the 'gyp, ok- _. MOTION/Adopted Resolutions 03-37, 03-38, and 03-39 budget, and that net revenue at the end of the year should be directed to capital improvement programs. Mayor Monahan invited questions on the investment policy, the operating reserve, and the appropriations limit, announcing that the budget as a whole will, be addressed afterwards. Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, opined that the operating reserve should be "left alone", specifically borrowing for park issues should only be considered in a City-wide vote. Ralph P. Morgan, 206 East 15th Street, Costa Mesa, . asked how the appropriations limit and the budget could be separate issues. The Finance Director, explained that the appropriations limit is a spending limit established pursuant to the State constitution, and the budget is adopted after consideration of the City's spending plan, reviewing all available resources and the level of services desired to be set by Council for the community. Terry Shaw, 420 Bernard Street, Costa Mesa, a member of the banking community, 'related that now is a good time to borrow money. Chris Blank, 3160 Gibraltar Avenue, Costa Mesa, attended the budget session, and observed that borrowing from fund balances is different from borrowing from the operating reserve, and suggested that the latter possibility be explored. On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Steel, and carried 5-0, the following resolutions were adopted: Resolution 03-37,'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT OF $126,092,564.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII -B OF PROPOSITION 4 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED BY:PROPOSITION 111 AND SENATE BILL 88. Resolution 03-38, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ADOPTING THE GENERAL FUND OPERATING RESERVE FOR THE 2003-2004 FISCAL YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 2, CHAPTER V, ARTICLE 6, OF COSTA MESAVUNICIPAL CODE. Resolution 03-39,:A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2003-2004 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO INVEST AND REINVEST IDLE MONIES OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2003-2004 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY. The Finance Director addressed the proposed budget, summarizing his report dated June 10, 2003. Council Member Cowan indicated that she had prepared "Budget Thoughts and Ideas'' which primarily referred to Costa Mesa Beautiful/Costa Mesa Safe and the funding involved. She recommended that the Advisory Committee of Teens (ACT) be put on hiatus for the summer, to be reviewed in October, 2003; 1 I. personnel and funding from the D.A.R.E. Program be redeployed to a "beat patrol effort" on 19th Street, believing that sworn officers are better utilized on the street; and the cost of the crossing guard at 19th Street and Pomona Avenue be absorbed by the City within the existing budget, placing the guard there during the normal operating hours of -the Costa Mesa Senior Center. Council Member Cowan felt that the only other option to begin to fund portions of Costa Mesa Beautiful/Costa Mesa Safe and expanding the program throughout the City is to establish a sanitation franchise fee and standards, and utilizing the funding for additional street and alley sweeping, bus stop cleaning, large item pickup, and the shopping cart ordinance contract. Council Member Cowan suggested initiating a conversation with the business community regarding business license tax, and proposed that consideration of a new business license tax structure and an increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax (T.O.T.) be placed on the primary ballot for March, 2004. Mayor Pro Tem Steel proposed eliminating the funding for the Orange County Human Relations Commission, although retaining the City's committee, as it is a responsible organization, and eliminating funding for the Costa Mesa Job Center. He speculated why Costa Mesa funded a Job Center, which neither Santa Ana nor Anaheim allows, and commented that their day workers use our facility. He suggested that if Council retains the Job Center in the 2003-04 Budget, that the matter be put before the voters on the March, 2004, primary ballot. Council Member Scheafer concurred that the business license fees should be discussed with members of the business community, and agrees that the T.O.T. should be included in the March, 2004, primary ballot. Council Member Mansoor questioned the item in the budget regarding employee retirement benefits, suggesting that it should go through a proper process of negotiations. Regarding placing a Police patrol officer on 19th Street as suggested by Council Member Cowan, he thought that there are other areas on the Westside which require officers, such as Maple Avenue and Center Street, and felt that there are ways to fund increased code enforcement and bicycle patrol. Council Member Mansoor observed that some funding is appropriate and some inappropriate, such as a program called Day Camp on which the City spends approximately $40,000.00 to $45,000.00 each year. He asked that the item regarding the County Human Relations Commission be pulled for a separate vote, believing this type or organization should be privately funded. He addressed the mobile recreation van in which games are transported from park to park, stating that the City pays approximately $88,000.00 a year for the van and that no revenue is generated. Mayor Monahan asked that TeWinkle Park improvements, skateboard parks, and the Costa Mesa Job Center be discussed at a future meeting. He suggested that the new Police Chief work with his department to determine changes or funding needs, such as better utilization of the Westside Substation, and how to best patrol the Westside, by foot patrol, additional bike patrols, or cars. Mayor Monahan supported the D.A.R.E. program, the 19th Street and Pomona Avenue crossing guard; bringing back for discussion a non-exclusive communications franchise for businesses and residential; and discussion of the business license fee and the T.O.T, volunteering himself as a liaison to the Chamber of Commerce and the business community for discussions regarding an increase in fees.' In response to a question regarding employee retirement benefits, the City Manager stated that the Benefit Review Committee has been working with the employee associations for over two years, and if the issue is 'not addressed in context of the budget, discussions will continue in the fall. The Administrative Services Director added that there are two issues, one regarding funding and the second is the 'policy itself. The Mayor announced that he would allow four minutes for each of tonight's speakers on the budget. Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, thanked the City Manager and staff for the resident budget session. He indicated that he was not opposed to raising taxes but felt that this should not occur until Council responsibly oversees the existing budget. He opined that it is not responsible to fund the mobile skateboard park another year; :and questioned the effectiveness of the Fairview Park Friend/Fu ndraising Committee. Council Member Mansoor informed -Mr. Sutton that he, as well as other Council Members and members of the community, had asked questions and requested breakdowns from staff on recreational programs, and these are available to the public. Beth Refakes, 320 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, complimented the Finance Director and his staff, and encouraged an increase in the business license fee, as well as other City fees such as use of recreational facilities. She suggested review of the funding for the retirement benefits, and recommended seeking alternative measures. She thought that the City should be more innovative, and proposed investigating the use of volunteers. Terry Shaw, 420 Bernard Street, Costa Mesa, suggested cutting the funding for cultural programs and performing arts should that amount be large, citing the Orange County Performing Arts Center as an example. The Finance Director advised that the only monies expended for cultural events is for the Concert in the Park program. Mr. Shaw thought that the retirement funding should be closely reviewed. Wendy Leece, 1804 Capetown Circle, Costa Mesa, member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, expressed concern regarding the crime statistics on the Westside, and proposed increasing Police patrol on 17th,i 18th, and 19th Streets, as well as Pomona, Monrovia, and Whittier Avenues. She felt that the Costa Mesa Job Center should not be funded, or at least the use of the Center should be limited to', -Costa Mesa residents. She objected to the fact that the persons who use the Job Center do not pay taxes. Ralph P. Morgan, 20,6 East 15th Street, Costa Mesa, addressed income from the Costa Mesa Country Club, reporting that the budget indicates the ;amount at $2,100,000.00 for this year. He stated that the golf ;course is open from daybreak to nightfall, suggesting that the operation generates twice the income shown. Mr. Morgan supported an increase in business license fees. Martin Millard, 2973: Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, proposed eliminating or cutting down on the funding for the Neighbors -for -Neighbors program, the Costa Mesa Job Center, and the youth and family and teen programs. Bob Love, 2713 Starbird Drive, Costa Mesa, reiterated that over 50 percent of -,,,,students attending Newport -Harbor High School are Costa Mesa residents. He congratulated prior Councils and staff for their diligence and leadership in the management of the City's fiscal matters, noting that the City carries a small debt and has a healthy reserve. Mr. Love pointed out that Orange County is a donor County, which means that significantly more resources are sent to Sacramento than are returned, and stated that the City's 2003-04 budget expends more money than the revenue base will generate. He urged Council over the next 12 months to review all program expenditures in relation to current user fees; continue to use resources more efficiently; and to thoroughly examine potential revenue sources. Chris Blank, 3160 Gibraltar Avenue, Costa Mesa, regarding new taxes, thought that consideration should be given to whether it will be a burden or a benefit to the entire community. He objected to taxing the population at large to provide a benefit to a very few, and supported funding the Costa Mesa Job Center which, he believed, had actually improved the quality of life in the City. Mr. Blank addressed the. $17,000.00 required for an engineering study for a Gisler Avenue bicycle path, which would be roughly two tenths of a mile long, with construction of the path costing approximately $200,000.00. He proposed directing the Measure M funds designated for the Gisler Avenue path to the repair the bicycle path in Fairview Park. Frank Forbath, 2880 Club House Road, Costa Mesa, supported the Job Center, stating that previous speakers had been presumptive in assuming that taxes are not collected and the majority of the workers are illegal aliens. He urged Council to continue funding the Center, stating that it successful and cost effective. Bonnie Leverich, 276 Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa, asked that multiple dwelling units be prohibited on property, which does not have sufficient parking. She queried if the City will obtain extra monies it requires by redeveloping properties and issuing parking citations. Mayor Monahan suggested that Ms. Leverich contact the Development Services Director to ascertain when public hearings will be held on projects involving multiple dwelling units. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Council Member Mansoor supported funding $150,000.00 for part time or overtime Code Enforcement officers on weekends and/or bike patrol in specific locations on the Westside, suggesting that staff determine the exact streets which require patrolling, with the monies for the program to be derived from eliminating funding for the Day Camp Program, the Mobile Recreation van, and the Human Relations Committee. The City Manager confirmed that if expenditures were added to the budget, commensurate reductions in the General Fund would be required. MOTION/Deleted A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro Human Relations Tem Steel, and carried 4-1, Council Member Cowan voting no, to Commission Funding delete funding for the Orange County Human Relations Commission. MOTION/Gave On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Directions to Staff Monahan, and carried 5-0, staff was directed to return to Council with a report on the TeWinkle Park Lake Project, addressing the means by which to complete the project correctly, including the waterway as well as the surrounding land scape/hardscape which is also in disrepair and creates'a safety and health issue. The City Manager advised that staff would provide funding ideas and. options at that time. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council Directions to Staff Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, to direct staff to investigate locations for a skateboard park. Mayor Pro Tem Steel asked that staff contact the City of Newport Beach regarding a joint venture park, somewhere on the west side, either in Newport Beach or Costa Mesa. Mayor Monahan urged Mayor Pro Tem Steel to meet with Newport Beach staff to discuss locations. Council Member Scheafer asked for information from staff on "pocket” skate parks, spreading five or six smaller parks throughout the City. To a request by Mayor Monahan regarding the Costa Mesa Job Center to provide Council funding options and "residential usage" options, the City Manager replied that the Job Center was to be on a July, 2003, agenda, as requested of staff by Council Member Mansoor. Council Member Mansoor indicated that his main focus is to limit use of the Job Center to persons who reside in the City. Mayor Monahan asked that the fees also be included. MOTION/To Close A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Steel to eliminate funding Job Center Died and to close the Job Center. The motion died for lack of a second. MOTION/Gave On motion by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council Member Direction to Staff Mansoor, and carried 5-0, staff was directed to prepare a report regarding franchise fees to be presented at a study session, inviting the Costa Mesa Sanitary District representative to attend in order to discuss business/residential exclusive/non-exclusive contracts; the Chamber of Commerce and any other businesses interested to discuss the business license fee; and the Costa Mesa Tourism Council to discuss the Transient Occupancy Tax. MOTION/Directions A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro Given to Staff Tem Steel, and carried 4-1, Council Member Cowan voting no, to direct staff to initiate discussion regarding privatization, contracting out, or public/private partnerships for the operations of the Neighborhood Community Center, the Downtown Recreation Center, and the adult sports programs. Mayor Monahan commented that the City subsidizes these operations because 'the fees are too low, and expressed his concern about how the programs are being run. Council Member Mansoor was concerned that the City still funds the operations in some manner, and asked the question, "is it utilized, is it effective, is it doing what we want it to do". Mayor Monahan replied that these questions would be addressed in the discussion. MOTION/To Redirect A motion was made, by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Funding and Person- Mayor Pro Tem Steel; to redirect personnel and other funding from nel the D.A.R.E. Program to the Westside patrol effort, allowing the new Police Chief to determine the details. 431 Council Member Mansoor opposed cutting D.A.R.E. funding at this time, stating that he wishes to thoroughly understand the program and will discuss the issue with the new Police Chief. SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by MOTION/Gave Council Member Mansoor, and carried 4-1, Mayor Pro Tem Steel Directions to Staff voting no, directing staff to provide an overall update on Police Department deployment, the programs which will be pursued, asking the new Police Chief's recommendation on the D.A.R.E Program; addressing utilization of the Westside Substation, potentially adding Code Enforcement, bicycle, and foot patrols to the operations; and providing a report on the crime statistics in that area. Mayor Pro Tem Steel opposed the motion and, regarding the D.A.R.E. Program, suggested that the schools could provide the funding. He questioned the program's effectiveness. Mayor Monahan indicated that he would not support, tonight or in the future, a defunding of the D.A.R.E. Program unless an improved program was available, and did not believe that the school district would be able to fund an additional program at this time. Council Member Scheafer concurred with Mayor Monahan, and commented positively on D.A.R.E. MOTION/A.C.T. A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Put on Hiatus Council Member Scheafer, and carried 5-0, to put the Advisory Committee of Teens (A.C.T.) on hiatus for the summer. MOTION/To Cancel A motion was made by Council Member Mansoor to cancel funding Funding for the Mobile for the Mobile Recreation Program, directing that those funds be Recreation Program utilized for overtime for specific code enforcement and bike patrol Died on the Westside. The motion died for lack of a second. MOTION/To Cancel A motion was made by Council Member Mansoor to cancel funding Funding for the Day for the Day Camp Program, directing that those funds be used for Camp Program Died code enforcement and bike patrol. The motion died for lack of a second. After a discussion with Council Member Mansoor, Mayor Monahan asked staff to look into the code enforcement and bike patrol issues, overtime and part time, and to include funding suggestions. Council Member Cowan opposed cutting funding for the Mobile Recreation Program, the Day Camp programs, or recreation programs, stating that the existing programs immeasurably enhance the quality of life of persons in the City. She noted her concern that the D.A.R.E. Program requires the use of two sworn officers, pointing out that the additional code enforcement and bike patrol efforts for the Westside could be completely funded by the salary of those sworn officers committed to the D.A.R.E. Program. Mayor Monahan concurred, stating that as much as he supports the D.A.R.E. Program, he also supports the recreation programs. Council Member Mansoor reported that the City offers 23 recreation services and programs, the total cost being over $3 million, and reiterated that he had suggested looking at two items. He asked if $150,000.00 could be diverted from the Costa Mesa Golf Course to the code enforcement effort, and the Finance Director replied that the revenues generated from the operation of the golf course are part of the general revenue sources available within the general fund and are included in the revenue estimates. Council Member Scheafer concurred with the comments made by Council Member Cowan and Mayor Monahan regarding the quality of life issues in reference to the recreation programs, and opposed elimination of the Mobile Recreation van. MOTION/To Direct A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro Funds to Grad Night Tem Steel, to appropriate the $3,700.00 from the Orange County Human Relations Commission to various grad night activities next year. After discussion Mayor Pro Tem Steel withdrew his second to the motion. MOTION/To Direct A motion was made by Council Member Mansoor, seconded by Funds to Code Mayor Pro Tem Steel, to direct the $3,700.00 towards code Enforcement enforcement overtime, specific to the Westside. The motion failed to carry 3-2, Mayor: Monahan, Council Member Cowan, and Council Member Scheafer voting no. MOTION/Directed A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council Funds to Grad Night Member Scheafer, and carried 4-1, Council Member Mansoor voting no, to direct the $3,700.00 to grad night activities. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council Member 2003-2004 Budget Scheafer, and carried 5-0, Resolution 03-40 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,,ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 10:30 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 10:40 p.m.' PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place Business Improvement set for the public hearing to consider a resolution reauthorizing the Area Business Improvement Area assessment of two percent (2%) for City of Costa Mesa hotels and motels for fiscal year 2003-2004. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. The Legislative and Public Affairs Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated June 16, 2003. Carol Heywood, Marketing Manager, Costa Mesa Conference and Visitors Bureau, presented a recent article from the Orange County Register, highlighting; the "Drive and Dine" promotion which had brought over 500 persons to Costa Mesa. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made' by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Resolution 03-41 Mayor Pro Tem Steel, and carried 5-0, to adopt Resolution 03-41: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, LEVYING AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-04 FOR A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA COVERING CERTAIN COSTA MESA HOTELS AND MOTELS. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place LLEBG Allocation set for the public hearing to consider the allocation of surplus grant funds (including earned interest) from the 2001 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) in the amount of $31,518.00. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. The Administrative Services Commander summarized the Agenda Report dated May 15, 2003. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Pro Allocation Tem Steel, and carried 5-0, the allocation of surplus grant funds was approved. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of June 2, Centerline Light Rail 2003, Cooperative 'Agreement 'No. C-3-0209 with the Orange System County Transportation Authority (OCTA) supporting Preliminary Engineering of the Centerline Light Rail System. A communication was received from Anthony Trujillo, 2001 Kingsboro Circle, Tustin, submitting a copy of his letter to the Federal Transportation Agency refuting the statistics found in an OCTA report. The Public Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated June 5, 2003, noting that this agreement would allow staff to continue to work with OCTA staff, provide funding reimbursement, and allow access to the consultants: He stressed that the agreement does not "lock" the City into a commitment to proceed further. Bill Ward, 273 Hanover Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that he is a member of "Drivers for Highway Safety", a group of engineers who have studied the Centerline System and found that it is not a good concept for Costa Mesa or Orange County. He hoped that prior to any action being taken, Costa Mesa residents would have the opportunity to vote on the issue after being allowed to review the environmental impact documents. He opposed approval of the agreement, and suggested postponing it until the citizens have voted on the issue or have had a public debate. Barry Christensen, 324 North Balcom Avenue, Apt. B, Fullerton, member of Rail Advocates of Orange County, spoke in support of Centerline, commenting that the vote in Irvine opposing Centerline is not binding on either OCTA or the City. He felt that the program has been misrepresented, encouraged public involvement in the process, asked the City to become involved in locating funding sources. Beth Refakes, 320 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, thought that the City should reevaluate the necessity and financial implications of light rail, and should not expend funds until OCTA determines its next course of action. Frank Forbath, 2880 Club House Road, Costa Mesa, member of the Rail Advocates of Orange County, urged Council to approve the agreement, and spoke of the benefits of Centerline. Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, suggested that since South Coast Plaza will derive a large benefit from this project, C. J. Segerstrom and Sons should bring the argument to the public. He felt that anything that will retain South Coast Plaza as a leader in the country deserves serious consideration. David Wilson, representing C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, 3314 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, and South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, reported that they have supported a light rail system in Orange County for many years, and mentioned a concern regarding finer aspects of the alignment in Costa Mesa. He indicated that he would not like to see any action taken that would foreclose on the ability to proceed and resolve the issues, and proposed continuing this item until after the OCTA Board meeting on July 14, 2003. Mayor Pro Tem Steel supported the agreement and considered the vote in Irvine as "an addressing of routes, not foreclosing on the OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of June 2, Shopping Cart Ordi- 2003, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 03-6, relating to nance the regulation of shopping carts; and a resolution setting fine for violating shopping cart ordinance and establishing standard for cart retrieval programs. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Ordinance 03-6; Monahan, and carried 3-2, Mayor Pro Tem Steel and Council Adopted Resolution Member Mansoor voting no, Ordinance 03-6, AN ORDINANCE OF 03-42 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 1 OF TITLE 15 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF SHOPPING CARTS, was given second reading and adopted; and Resolution 03-42 was adopted, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING CIVIL FINE AMOUNT FOR VIOLATIONS OF SHOPPING CART ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING STANDARD FOR EFFECTIVE CART RETRIEVAL PROGRAMS. project in general". He asked staff if there is any data available regarding pre-election or exit -polling on the Irvine election, and supported a continuance of the item. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council Agreement C-3-0209 Member Cowan, and carried 4-1, Council Member Mansoor voting with OCTA for no, to approve Cooperative Agreement No. C-3-0209 with OCTA, Centerline and the Mayor, City Manager, and Deputy City Clerk were Regulation of At -Will authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Council Member Mansoor, referring to Page 3 of the Agenda Employees Report, Item 1, asked what assurances are provided to the City MOTION/Adopted that the report will be 'impartial. Regarding the outreach efforts, he Ordinance 03-7 asked why it is needed if the project is good. He favored either continuation or rejection, and was concerned that approval would send a message that the City supports the project. Council Member Cowan supported the motion, stating that is important to be in a position to be reimbursed for funding already expended, and noted that the City is on record as supporting Centerline. Council Member Mansoor commented that even though Measure M funding has been allocated, it is not an indication that the project is worthy. Mayor Monahan stated that he would support the agreement even if he did not support the project because of the time and effort already expended. Council Member Scheafer supported the motion, and asked if the reimbursement could be directed towards code enforcement and more police on the Westside. The City Manager responded in the affirmative. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of June 2, Shopping Cart Ordi- 2003, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 03-6, relating to nance the regulation of shopping carts; and a resolution setting fine for violating shopping cart ordinance and establishing standard for cart retrieval programs. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Ordinance 03-6; Monahan, and carried 3-2, Mayor Pro Tem Steel and Council Adopted Resolution Member Mansoor voting no, Ordinance 03-6, AN ORDINANCE OF 03-42 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 1 OF TITLE 15 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF SHOPPING CARTS, was given second reading and adopted; and Resolution 03-42 was adopted, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING CIVIL FINE AMOUNT FOR VIOLATIONS OF SHOPPING CART ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING STANDARD FOR EFFECTIVE CART RETRIEVAL PROGRAMS. Mayor Pro Tem Steel opposed the motion but applauded those who had worked on this issue. Council Member Mansoor opposed the motion because the ordinance places the responsibility on the City, and the $47,000.00 cost is not currently budgeted. He thought that accountability should be with the store owner or those taking the carts. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of June 2, Regulation of At -Will 2003, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 03-7, regarding Employees the regulation of at -will employees. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Ordinance 03-7 Member Scheafer, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 03-7 was given second reading and adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE! CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE REGULATION OF AT -WILL EMPLOYEES. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the potential restrictions on block 1902 Santa Ana wall construction if excess right-of-way were to be vacated and Avenue returned to the property at 1902 Santa Ana Avenue. Mayor Monahan summarized the Agenda Report dated June 5, 2003. Michael Parker, 2901 Santa Ana Avenue, Costa Mesa, provided background on the project, asking, prior to spending additional monies for filing fees, etc., for approval to move the wall. He provided photographs of the property, and reported that he had been informed by the City that the wall would not interfere with visibility at the intersection, being 31 feet from the corner. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council Wall with Conditions Member Mansoor, and carried 5-0, that with the drawings previously submitted,' the location for the wall will be approved if the vacation is approved. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the 2003-2004 Third Quarter Community Objectives Community Objectives Update. The Finance Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated June 6, 2003. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Steel, and carried 5-0, the Community Objectives update was approved. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City- Clerk presented a report on preparation for the Orange County Fair annual Orange_ County Fair; and --authorization for the City Manager to enter into -,a. contrac�_fair=noise; monitoring services in an amount not to exceed $15,0,Q_ :f:v-.t6:be.-funded from Net Revenue/Special Projects. The City M�inager-addressed the Agenda Reports dated June 10 and 13, 2003._ - Becky Bailey -Findley, General Manager, 32nd District Agricultural Association, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, reported that the 111 to Orange County Fair will salute tomatoes, and will host the City's kickoff CostAmazing event on July 10, 2003, 7:00 p.m., in the Pacific Amphitheatre. She indicated that the Fair will be open for 21 days, closed on Mondays, and reviewed several of the planned events, entertainment, and food specialties. She announced that the Pacific Amphitheatre is being reopened for the first time since 1995, and will be used only during the Fair. Ms. Bailey -Findley responded to questions from Council. The Police Lieutenant addressed the traffic situation during the Fair, stating that the major goal is to prevent unnecessary traffic delays, minimize congestion, prevent gridlock, and assist motorists and pedestrians to their destination safely. He outlined the methods planned to accomplish these goals. Council Member Cowan appreciated the information, and was looking forward to the opening night and the Fair. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Member Scheafer, and carried 5-0, the City Manager was authorized to enter into a contract for noise monitoring. COUNCIL Council Member Scheafer, addressing the statement made by COMMENTS Ralph P. Morgan under Public Comment, reported that the Lions Fish Fry Problem Club has a permit for Lions Park for the weekend of the Fish Fry, and was aware of the political venue but had not been made aware TeWinkle Park Basket- of the exact nature. Referring to the Planning Commission ball Hoops meeting on June 9, 2003, he asked the Public Services Director if the 7- or 8 -foot height of the basketball hoops at TeWinkle Park had been part of the Master Plan, and the Director replied that he believed that the item had received a 2 to 2 vote. The Public Services Director mentioned that the TeWinkle Park Master Plan will be brought to City Council in August, 2003. Coolidge Avenue Council Member Cowan reported that the medians on Coolidge Medians Avenue have improved, and thanked staff for their efforts. Planning Commission Mayor Monahan, referring to the Planning Commission being Salaries reimbursed per meeting with a not -to -exceed per month amount, asked the City Manager to place the matter of converting it to a monthly salary on an upcoming agenda. He congratulated Chief Hensley for remaining for the entire meeting. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:55 p.m. Ma the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: DeQDUti�tVClerl, osta Mesa 1 1