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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
JULY 19, 2004
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in
regular session July 19, 2004, 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
moment of solemn expression led by Pastor Enrique Sera, St.
Joachim Catholic Church.
ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Gary Monahan
Mayor Pro Tem Allan Mansoor
Council Member Libby Cowan
Council Member Chris Steel
Council Member Mike Scheafer
Council Members Absent
Officials Present:
None
City Manager Allan Roeder
Acting City Attorney Tom Wood
Development Services Director
Donald Lamm
Public Services Director William
Morris
Finance Director Marc Puckett
Associate Planner Mel Lee
Deputy City Clerk Julie Folcik
ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor, seconded by
RESOLUTIONS Council Member Scheafer, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances
and resolutions by title only.
PRESENTATION Mayor Monahan asked that the presentation by the South Coast
SCAQMD Presenta- Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), New Business Item
tion No. 1, be given at this time. Bill Craycraft, Governing Board
Member of SCAQMD, provided a history of air pollution in
California, and linked poor air quality to several significant health
risks. He reported that the District is comprised of more than 800
scientists, engineers, and inspectors, dedicated to cleaning the air,
and listed significant accomplishments by the SCAQMD, including
a tremendous reduction in air toxics. He asked that smoke or odor
complaints be reported to (800) CUT -SMOG (288-7664),
encouraged cities to include an air quality element in their general
plan, extended an invitation to the public to attend SCAQMD Board
Meetings which are held the first Friday of every month, and noted
their website address: www.AQMD.gov. Mr. Craycraft encouraged
support of Senate Bill 1397 which addresses the establishment of
locomotive emission reduction and mitigation programs, and
introduced Deborah Reed, of the Public Affairs Department. To a
question from Council Member Steel regarding west side pollution,
Mr. Craycraft stated that they are continuing efforts to monitor toxic
levels in that area but that nothing had been found which would
create alarm.
PUBLIC COMMENT Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, member of the Westside Revitalization
Millard Comments Oversight Committee (WROC), complained that 14 percent of the
City's land is zoned for industrial use, which he blamed for smog
and related problems on the Westside, as compared to 2 percent
for Newport Beach and 8 percent for Huntington Beach. He
reported that the Costa Mesa Police Department is slow to respond
to the complaints of produce trucks and push carts in Mesa North.
Mr. Millard also felt that the City's Dispatch (Telecommunications)
a division of Administrative Services Department should be under
the supervision of the Police Chief.
Fireworks Don Daniels, Costa Mesa, representing Newport -Harbor Girls
Basketball, thanked Council for allowing the sale of fireworks for
this 4th of July. He discussed the cleanup efforts made by his
group, and felt that next year would bring improvements.
Sober Living Facility Lee Ann Marienthal, Costa Mesa, reported that a new homeowner
on her street is intending to rent his property at 306 Ramona Place
to persons as a sober living facility, which is in addition to the
facility next door. She submitted letters signed by her neighbors
which confirmed that '100 percent of the residents on Ramona
Place are opposed to the conversion of this home to another sober
living facility, and thought that it was an unfair burden for two to be
located on the same street. She proposed setting limits or
establishing guidelines to prevent clustering the facilities which
burdens a small residential community. Mayor Monahan
suggested that Ms. Marienthal submit her list of questions to the
Development Services Director. The Acting City Attorney
responded to Council Member Steel by stating that group homes
with _7 or more residents are required to obtain a conditional use
permit from the City and are only allowed to operate in properly
zoned areas.
Dr. Ernest Klatte, Costa Mesa, in reference to the above topic,
expressed his opposition to the expansion. He stated that there
are ten persons who currently reside in the facility at 302 Ramona
Place, and reported that it has placed an average of six to ten
additional cars on the street.
Tevis Hill, Costa Mesa, submitted photographs of the parking
situation on Ramona Place along with tax records for 306 Ramona
Place. She also stated that she believed that the house was within
300 feet of Newport Heights Elementary School.
Chris Hemmens, owner of 306 Ramona Place, indicated that he
and his wife purchased the property with the intention of
remodeling and are renting the house -in the interim. He agreed
that while it would be a group home by definition it could also be
inhabited by six college students. He concurred that the parking is
a problem but commented on the impact from the apartments
across the street.
Fireworks Anne Hogan-Shereshevsky, Costa Mesa, reiterated her request to
ban fireworks, stating that there are alternative fundraising
methods. She noted her intent to discover how other schools raise
monies, and noted the dangers of using fireworks such as fires,
pollution, and personal injury.
Downtown Community Barbara Beck, Costa Mesa, praised the pool at the Downtown
Center Pool Community Center but felt that it is too small to meet increasing
demands. She indicated that the "lap swimmers" have requested
additional time but pointed out that it would further limit the "swim
time" for seniors. She reported that according to the current
schedule, there are 15 opportunities for the lap swimmers and 2
opportunities for senior swimmers.
Tanager Park 4th Teresa Umetsu, Costa Mesa, representing 45 citizens who signed
of July a petition for better law enforcement in Tanager Park on the 4th of
July, reported that new signs had been placed in the park in
English and Spanish and had been completely disregarded, as
there were persons in the park after dusk, and the "no parking"
restriction between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. was ignored. She
described the impact of fireworks on residents, and indicated that it
was the overwhelming opinion of the persons who signed the
petition that the Costa Mesa Police Department.let them down by
failing to enforce park regulations. Ms. Umetsu submitted the
petition to the Deputy City Clerk, and the City Manager stated that
a report on 4th of July activities was being prepared and would be
available on the City's website www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us.
Wakeham Park Fee Elaine Krieger, representing St. John the Baptist School, 1021
Waiver Baker Street, advised that she had reserved a pavilion at
Wakeham Park for a retreat for 8th grade students and asked that
the $100.00 deposit fee and $75.00 park fee be waived because
they are a nonprofit organization. She submitted her request in
writing to the City Manager, and Mayor Monahan advised that staff
would contact her on Tuesday, July 20, 2004.
Fireworks Terry Shaw, Costa Mesa, concurred with previous speakers
regarding fireworks. He expressed distress about Mayor
Monahan's comments as reported in a recent Daily Pilot article,
and supported those working for a ban. Mayor Monahan replied
that there is a 50/50 division in opinion regarding fireworks
throughout the' City, and shared his own experience of a
neighborhood block party held on the 4th of July where safe and
sane fireworks were used.
China Trip Karl Alf, Costa Mesa, advised of a trip to China being planned by
the Orange County Interfaith Council from November 4 thru 12,
2004.
Israel Court Case Igal Israel, Costa Mesa, reiterated his request for the City
Attorney's office to provide him with the statute which allows the
City to file charges against him in criminal court. He accused Code
Enforcement of parking on Newport Boulevard and taking
photographs of him.
CONSENT On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council
CALENDAR Member Scheafer, and carried 5-0, all Consent Calendar items
MOTION/Approved were approved as recommended.
READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Donna Bryan -
Diamond; Aresteo Roberto Euyoque; Todd Gronsky, and Carol
Hayes.
Alcoholic Beverage Request for Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses were received
Control Licenses from:
Taco Surf (formerly New Sushi House), 1969 Harbor Boulevard,
for a person-to-person transfer of a Type 41 ABC License (on -
sale beer and wine for a bond fide eating place).
Asia Cafe Restaurant, 2360 Newport Boulevard, Suite B, 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 No. 04-06-025
Commission with the Public Utilities Commission regarding proposed rate
increases.
Verizon Wireless provided a Notification Letter to the Public
Utilities Commission for Fairview of Los Angeles SMSA Limited
Partnership (U -3003-C), of Los Angeles, CA MSA, in accordance
with General Order No. 149.A.
WARRANTS The following warrants were approved:
Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 2013, funding Payroll No. 414 for
2013/Payroll 414 and $1,951,048.20, Payroll No. 413A for negative $2,363.75, and
413A City operating expenses for $1,812,020.40, including payroll
deductions.
Approved Warrant- Warrant Resolution, 2014, funding City operating expenses for
2014 $1,224,917.08.
ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Hamilton Street Rehabilitation from Placentia
ACTIONS/Awarded Avenue to Pomona Avenue, and Storm Drain Improvements on
Hamilton and Bernard Wallace Avenue and Hamilton Street (Project "A"), and Bernard
Rehabilitation, and Street Rehabilitation from Maple Avenue to Harbor Boulevard
Storm Drain Improve- (Project "B"), Project No. 04-09, are on file in the City Clerk's office.
ments, Project No. The contract was awarded to Sialic Contactors doing business as
04-09, to Shawnan Shawnan, 12240 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, for $1,140, 739.00
(total base bid only for Project "A" and Project "B"), and the Mayor
and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the
City.
Accepted Work for Victoria Street/Harbor Boulevard Improvement, Project No. 03-11,
Victoria/Harbor Im- was completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director
provement, Project on July 2, 2004, by Holland -Lowe Construction, Inc., 427 South
No. 03-11, by Holland- Pershing Avenue, San Bernardino. The work was accepted; the
Lowe 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.
Approved Final Map Final Map was approved for Tract No. 16448, located at 115 East
for Tract No. 16448; Wilson Street, to subdivide two (2) lots into six (6) lots, to consist of
Approved Subdivision five (5) dwelling unit lots and one (1) lot for common landscape
Agreement purposes, the subdivision agreement was approved, and the
Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of
the City.
PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place
ZA-04-15, Chilcott set for the public hearing to consider an appeal from Council
Member Chris Steel of the Planning Commission's approval of
Minor Design Review ZA-04-15 for Willard Chilcott, to construct.a
two-story, 2,376 square foot house with an attached 2 -car garage,
located at 2172 Myran ,Drive, in an R2 -MD (Medium Density, Multi-
family Residential) zone. Environmental determination: Exempt.
The Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the City
Clerk's office. Communications were received from Tiny Hyder,
Costa Mesa, opposing the type of structures planned for the
project; Barbara Beck, Costa Mesa, stating that the project is out of
scale with the neighborhood; and two letters from Pamela Frankel,
Costa Mesa, addressing issues contained in the agenda report.
Council Member Steel listed the areas of concern as being the
easement/turnaround area; environmental considerations/undis-
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closed cumulative effect; character and continuity; drainage; and
design of the dwelling. The Associate Planner reviewed the
Agenda Report dated July 8, 2004, and he and the Development
Services Director responded to questions from Council.
Terry Shaw, Costa Mesa, believed that Mr. Chilcott had every right
to build the project but thought that the neighbor's property rights
should be respected in terms of drainage, mitigating construction
as much as possible, providing fencing during construction, and
paving the access road to the end.
Lori McDonald, Costa Mesa, opposed the project and asked why
the undergrounding of utilities had not been required. The
Associate Planner replied that the Uniform Building Code requires
that utilities to the structures be underground. She asked that the
applicant be denied use of the private easement because it would
affect the rights of neighboring homeowners. Ms. McDonald
expressed her concerns which included that of mature trees being
damaged or removed, and the effects of the project on the
character of the neighborhood.
Barbara Beck, Costa Mesa, addressed the population density of
the neighborhood should other structures be constructed on the
property. She suggested maintaining the current size or enlarging
the easement and preserving the trees and privacy foliage.
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, remarked on the cumulative effect on
the neighborhood in terms of noise and traffic, and noted a
significant decrease in open space when the project is completed.
She encouraged rezoning the property to R1 (Single -Family
Residential) to ensure that the lots are not overbuilt and would
promote single owner occupied housing. Ms. Refakes was
concerned about air pollution and other hazardous particulates that
would be released into the environment during demolition, and
commented that the turnaround area did not appear to be large
enough to accommodate large vehicles.
Joelle Frankel, Costa Mesa, observed that drainage could be a
problem and suggested additional conditions of approval: that a
temporary fence should be installed during - construction; all
construction vehicles should park on the subject property and not
on the easement; and that Myran Drive be used only for ingress
and egress to residences, and for utility and public safety
purposes.
Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, stressed the importance of proper
access by fire trucks, agreeing that the easement should be fully
paved.
Gianna Gonzales Wood, a frequent visitor to a home on Myran
Drive, stated that she enjoys the private, lush, and beautiful park-
like setting on the street. She asked that the easement be
maintained.
Shane Reuben, Seal Beach, a frequent visitor to a home on Myran
Drive, urged Council to deny the project as it is not consistent with
the character and continuity of the neighborhood. He asked that if
the project is approved, Council include additional conditions of
approval which address property owner concerns.
Tiny Hyder, Costa Mesa, related a recent incident where the
Paramedics were called but had difficulty accessing her home,
stressing the importance for the need of the "turn -around at the
end of the easement.
Linus Phillips, Costa Mesa, felt that the area was unique, and
affirmed that the properties have been in families for decades.
Pamela Frankel, Costa Mesa, opposed ZA 04-15 because it does
not meet design guidelines, is not compatible nor harmonious with
the older, rural neighborhood, and will have an adverse effect on
privacy. She reviewed her letter dated July 19, 2004, and
responded to questions from Council.
Discussion ensued regarding ownership of the hedge between
2166 and 2172 Myran Drive and the turnaround area on Myran
Drive. Joelle- Frankel clarified for Council Member Scheafer that it
is not necessary to go to the end of the street to turn around, and
indicated that the problem is primarily with guests of residents
parking in the easement.
The Acting City Attorney responded to a question from the.Mayor
by stating that City Council has the authority to require that the
easement be paved if, it is justified by the need to use it for the
proper circulation in the area.
MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro
Resolution 04-50 Tem Mansoor, to uphold the Planning Commission's approval of
Minor Design Review ZA-04-15 by adopting Resolution 04-50: A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW ZA-
04-15, as amended to include a Condition of Approval that the
current width of the easement shall be maintained, and repaved, to
bring the easement up to current standards and clarified that the
paving shall extend to the northerly end of the property line, and
include the existing "turn -around".
Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor had difficulty understanding why cars
could not execute a turn using a driveway, making, in effect, a
three-point turn, and questioned why they had to proceed to the
end of the cul-de-sac.
Willard Chilcott, owner of 2172 Myran Drive, agreed that the three-
point turnaround is applicable to all four lots. The Associate
Planner responded to Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor who inquired as to
why the Planning Commission did not provide conditions of
approval for the turnaround area by stating that the Commission
felt that because the issue concerns use of a private easement,
they did not have the authority to make such a condition.
SUBSTITUTE
A substitute motion was made by Council Member Steel to modify
MOTION/To Revise
Condition of Approval No. 3 to read: "The applicant shall submit
Condition of Approval
the drainage plans to the owner of the property at 2155 Myran
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Drive for review and input prior to approval by the City's Building
Official." The motion died for lack of a second.
Council Member Cowan asked if the City can add a condition
which stipulates that someone other than the property owner has
the right to review and provide input prior to approval by the
Building Official. The Development Services Director replied that
Uniform Building Code regulates grading, and the City does not
have the authority to request that input be received from a
neighboring property owner. He added that there is a condition of
approval which addresses the requirement of drainage plans.
SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Council Member Steel to modify
MOTION/To Revise Condition of Approval No 4 as follows: "All hydrology and drainage
Condition of Approval studies shall be submitted to the owner of the property at 2166
No 4 Died Myran Drive for consideration and input to the City." The substitute
motion died for lack of a second.
SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Council Member Steel to modify
MOTION/To Revise Condition of Approval No. 9 to read, "Plans shall be submitted to
Condition of Approval the owner of property at 2166 Myran Drive, as well as all other
No. 9 Died affected property owners on Charle Street, for their input with
respect to the efforts undertaken to minimize the intrusion on the
privacy of the abutting property owners prior to. City staff
determination that all efforts have been made to maintain the
privacy of abutting property owners." The substitute motion died
for lack of a second.
SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Council Member Steel, seconded
MOTION/Modified by Council Member Cowan, and carried 3-2, Mayor Pro Tem
Condition of Approval Mansoor and Council Member Scheafer voting no, to modify
No. 15, Adding Tem- Condition of Approval No. 15 to read, "At the time of removal of
porary Fencing any separation barrier including, but not limited to existing fencing,
structures or property line hedges, a temporary chain link security
fence, minimum six feet high, shall be put in place prior to
demolition permit being issued for the property, to separate the
subject property from 2166 Myran Drive, which shall remain in
place until property line walls or fences have been constructed."
SUBSTITUTE A substitution motion was made by Council Member Steel to add
MOTION/To Add a the following condition of approval: "The parking of construction
Condition for Parking vehicles is not permitted in Myran Drive and shall be maintained
Died outside of the easement area for Myran Drive at all times." The
substitute motion died for lack of a second.
SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Council Member Steel to revise
MOTION/To Revise Condition of Approval No. 13 as follows: "The Planning Division
Condition of Approval shall use all efforts, including minor redesign of the project, to
No 13 Died maintain existing mature vegetation." The substitute motion died
to lack of a second.
SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Council Member Steel, seconded
MOTION/To Revise by Mayor Monahan, to revise Condition of Approval No. 12 to read:
Condition of Approval "Applicant shall provide a paved driveway surface within the private
No. 12 Died street known as Myran Drive extending from the subject property to
Victoria Street, a minimum of 25 -feet in width, to the northerly
property line of the subject property, including the additional four
foot wide turnaround area currently at or near the northerly portion
of existing Myran Drive. No automobile or vehicular parking shall
be allowed on Myran Drive."
After discussion, Mayor Monahan withdrew his second, and the
Mayor Monahan questioned if the City had the authority to maintain
the easement. The Acting City Attorney opined that the City does
have that authority. Mayor Monahan was still concerned that it is
substitute motion died.
SUBSTITUTE
A substitute motion was made by Council Member Steel to revise
MOTION/To Revise
Condition of Approval No. 10 as follows: "A second unit is
not
Condition of Approval
permitted on this lot because the lot area does not meet
the
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minimum lot area even for lots existing as of March 16, 1992.
No
additional units will be permitted without a variance."
The
substitute motion died for lack of a second.
Mayor Monahan questioned if the City had the authority to maintain
the easement. The Acting City Attorney opined that the City does
have that authority. Mayor Monahan was still concerned that it is
private property and a private easement for which a public entity is
making conditions, however, believed that a need had been
shown, noting that the easement was owned by all four property
owners. Regarding the substitute motions, he stated that he did
not believe the City had the authority to approve the majority of the
substitute motions.
Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor supported the original motion, stating that
the project complies with the City's design standards. He believed
that vehicles can make a turnaround utilizing a driveway and
emergency vehicles should be able to back out without a problem.
He thought that appeals should be the exception, not the rule,
supported a renewed focus on property rights, and observed that
this project is good for the west side and for the City.
Council Member Steel felt that the project is too intrusive and
believed that "anybody has a right to appeal". He felt that he has
an obligation to appeal projects which have a "real impact" on the
neighborhood.
Council Member Cowan supported the original motion but was
concerned about the compatibility of the project although it does
meet requirements, and believed that the two additional changes
to the conditions, of approval are appropriate. She commented that
the appeals process is, allowed by code, and being appealed by a
Council Member or a Planning Commissioner is no different than
an appeal by a neighbor.
Council Member Scheafer supported the motion but was reluctant
regarding paving to the end of the turnaround. He asked all four
residents to take personal responsibility to control the parking .
situation.
The original motion carried 4-1, Council Member Steel voting no.
Council Member Cowan asked staff to determine if there is a
majority of Council Members who are interested in exploring the
rezoning of Myran Drive to R1, and to bring the matter back to a
Council meeting.
OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of July 6, 2004,
Rezone Petition R-04- second reading and adoption of Ordinance 04-8, adopting Rezone
04 Petition R-04-04.
MOTION/Adopted On motion by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council Member
Ordinance 04-8 Cowan, and carried 4-1, Council Member Steel voting no,
Ordinance 04-8 was given second reading and adopted: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE ;CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REZONE PETITION R-04-04
CHANGING THE ZONING OF 2436 NEWPORT BOULEVARD TO
MEDIUM, MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R2 -MD)..
NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Eastside Biennial Traffic
Traffic Monitoring Monitoring Report. The Public Services .Director reviewed the
Report Agenda Report dated July 19, 2004.
Mayor Monahan felt that a good amount of staff time is spent on
this report which is, received and filed every year. He
recommended discontinuing the report unless there is a specific
need. Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor thought that eastside traffic should
be monitored if not every two years, at least every three or four
years.
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, urged Council to continue monitoring
eastside traffic, stating that it indicates the trends on certain
streets. She added that when the average daily traffic is
ascertained, additional traffic generated by a specific project can
be monitored.
Sam Clark, Costa Mesa, agreed with the Mayor Pro Tem that the
number of times the study is performed could be reduced,
MOTION/Received On motion by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council Member
and Filed Steel, and carried 5-0, the report was received and filed, and staff
was directed to place future Quarterly Community Objectives
Updates on the Consent Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS Mayor Monahan announced that pursuant to Section 54957.6 of
Request for Closed the California Government Code, a closed session has been
Session: Labor scheduled for the City Council to confer with the City's
Negotiations Representatives Steve Hayman, Assistant City- Manager; and
Steve A. Filarsky, regarding labor negotiations with the following
representatives: Costa Mesa City Employees Association, Costa
Mesa Firefighters Association, Costa Mesa Police Association, and
the Costa Mesa Police Management Association.
Mayor Monahan announced that the item would trail until after
Council Comments.
ADJOURNMENT TO At 9:30 p.m., Mayor Monahan adjourned the City Council meeting
CLOSED SESSION to a closed session in first floor Conference Room A, for the City
Council to confer with the City's Representatives Steve Hayman,.
Assistant City Manager, and Steve A. Filarsky, regarding labor
negotiations with the following representatives: Costa Mesa City
Employees Association, Costa Mesa Firefighters Association,
Costa Mesa Police Association, and the Costa Mesa Police
Management Association.
MEETING At 10:40 p.m., Mayor Monahan reconvened the meeting and
RECONVENED announced that no action was taken during the closed session
regarding the labor negotiations.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:43 p.m.
suggesting every four years.
MOTION/Received
A motion was made by Mayor Monahan',- seconded by Council
and Filed
Member Steel, and carried 4-1, Council -Member Cowan voting no,
to receive and file the report and to discontinue the requirement for
an Eastside Biennial Monitoring Report except when the --study is
requested by the City Council
Mayor- Monahan commented that the eastside_will always have cut -
through traffic which worsens every year because -the City is
growing. He stated that the project at Orange Avenue and 16th
Street will be required to do a traffic study, and did not understand
the need for this monitoring report. Council Member Cowan
appreciated the intent to eliminate "busy work" but would have
preferred if the number of reports had been reduced to one every
four years, not eliminated. Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor thought that a
report could be generated upon request.
NEW BUSINESS
The Deputy City Clerk presented the 2003-2004 Fourth Quarter
Community Objectives
Community Objectives Update. The Finance Director reviewed the
Agenda Report dated July 13, 2004.
MOTION/Received On motion by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council Member
and Filed Steel, and carried 5-0, the report was received and filed, and staff
was directed to place future Quarterly Community Objectives
Updates on the Consent Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS Mayor Monahan announced that pursuant to Section 54957.6 of
Request for Closed the California Government Code, a closed session has been
Session: Labor scheduled for the City Council to confer with the City's
Negotiations Representatives Steve Hayman, Assistant City- Manager; and
Steve A. Filarsky, regarding labor negotiations with the following
representatives: Costa Mesa City Employees Association, Costa
Mesa Firefighters Association, Costa Mesa Police Association, and
the Costa Mesa Police Management Association.
Mayor Monahan announced that the item would trail until after
Council Comments.
ADJOURNMENT TO At 9:30 p.m., Mayor Monahan adjourned the City Council meeting
CLOSED SESSION to a closed session in first floor Conference Room A, for the City
Council to confer with the City's Representatives Steve Hayman,.
Assistant City Manager, and Steve A. Filarsky, regarding labor
negotiations with the following representatives: Costa Mesa City
Employees Association, Costa Mesa Firefighters Association,
Costa Mesa Police Association, and the Costa Mesa Police
Management Association.
MEETING At 10:40 p.m., Mayor Monahan reconvened the meeting and
RECONVENED announced that no action was taken during the closed session
regarding the labor negotiations.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:43 p.m.
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
Depu City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
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