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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL
April 22, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:00 p.m. at Costa Mesa City Hall,
Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, Council Member Monahan
(arrived 7:19 p.m.), Council Member Leece, and Council Member Genis
Absent: None
Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Hatch, City Attorney Thomas
Duarte, Assistant CEO Rick Francis, Assistant CEO/Administrative Services Director
Tamara Letourneau; Economic and Development Services Director Gary Armstrong,
Public Services Director Ernesto Munoz, Interim Finance Director Steve Dunivent and
City Clerk Brenda Green.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CHARTER
Kimberly Hall Barlow, Special Counsel, presented a report on the draft charter that was
prepared by the Charter Committee.
Discussion ensued on Prevailing Wage Law; Uniform Cost Accounting Act;
Outsourcing; Civic Openness In Negotiations; Charter Review Commission;
Qualifications for Office; and Administrative positions. (05:25)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00,00:40)
Harold Weitzberg, Costa Mesa, spoke on the process and expressed opposition to a
Charter.
James Bridges, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of an elected Charter Commission.
Melissa Abrams, Costa Mesa, spoke on Section 506 and Powers.
Chris McEvoy, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to a Charter.
Greg Thunell, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to a Charter,
Gene Hutchins, Costa Mesa, thanked the Charter Committee and spoke in support of
the Charter due to the pension provisions.
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Susan Shaw, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding public comments after changes are made to
the document.
Terry Koken, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to a Charter.
Perry Valantine, Costa Mesa, thanked the Charter Committee for their time; and spoke
in opposition to a Charter.
Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to a Charter.
City Council recessed 7:56 p.m. — 8;05 p.m.
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to a Charter.
Ron Amburgey, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the Charter.
Sue Lester, Costa Mesa, thanked the Committee Members and spoke in opposition to a
Charter, and spoke on a cost analysis.
Tom Pollitt, Costa Mesa, thanked Committee Members and Staff, and spoke in support
of a Charter.
Anna Vrska, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to a Charter.
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, thanked the Committee Members and spoke in opposition
to a Charter.
Karl Alf, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to a Charter.
Speaker, spoke in support of a Charter.
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to a Charter.
Public Comments were closed.
Council Member Monahan spoke on the need for a Charter.
Council Member Genis spoke regarding Section 104 - Powers.
Council Member Leece spoke in opposition to the Charter.
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger spoke in support of the Charter.
Mayor Righeimer spoke in support of the Charter.
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Discussion ensued regarding eminent domain and that there are no changes pertaining
to eminent domain in the Charter.
Discussion ensued regarding public bidding.
Discussion ensured regarding mailers and the Questions and Answers on the flyers.
ADJOURNMENT — Mayor Righeimer adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m.
Minutes adopted this 21 st day of April, 2015.
Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL STUDY SESSION MEETING
April 29, 2014
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:11)
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 4:30 p.m, in Council Chambers at
Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
ROLL CALL (00:00:23)
Council Members Present: Mayor Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and
Council Member Leece
Council Members Absent: Council Member Genis and Council Member
Monahan
Officials Present: CEO Thomas Hatch, Assistant CEO Rick Francis, Assistant CEO
Tamara Letourneau, City Attorney Thomas Duarte, Economic and Development
Services Director Gary Armstrong, Public Services Director Ernesto Munoz, and City
Clerk Brenda Green.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION (00:02:15)
1e AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE
ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING AND DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED LIBRARY AT
THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY CENTER
Tammy Letourneau, Assistant Chief Executive Officer, presented Staff Report.
(00:02:20)
Helen Freid of County Librarian OC Public. Libraries, discussed conversion of the
Community Center into a new library; and introduced the architects. (00:07:22)
Riata Kalwani of KAL Architects, Inc., provided a presentation; spoke on
repurposing both the Neighborhood Community Center (NCC) and the Donald
Dungan Library. (00:08:44)
Public Comments:
Barbara Steck, President of the Costa Mesa Library Foundation, spoke on the
library as a good compromise; and that more space is needed. (00:20:39)
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Bob Ooten, President of the Library, spoke on the size of the library is limiting.
(00:21:15)
Mary Ellen Goddard, Member of Friends of the Library and Costa Mesa Library
Foundation, spoke in support of the project; and additional services that will be
provided. (00:22:53)
Charlene Ashendorf, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the update of the library.
(00:24:24)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on the gain of the Library and the loss of the
Existing Community Center. (00:25:43)
Bonnie Copeland, Costa Mesa, spoke on justifying spending on the library.
(00:27:21)
Cindy B, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of a new library and the refurbishing of
current buildings. (00:28:22)
Beth Rafakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on the issues with the design and usage of the
Neighborhood Community Center (NCC); and recommended not spending funds
yet. (00:30:15)
Teresa Drain, Costa Mesa, spoke on different libraries; not changing the
Community Center; and suggested building a new library at a different location.
(00:32:15)
Anna Vrska, Costa Mesa, agreed with previous speaker; and the need to keep the
Community Center. (00:34:23)
Council Member Leece spoke about building a new library with the help of the
Library Foundation and Friends of the Library; described the Tustin Library layout;
and spoke on the Donald Dungan Library accommodating user groups. (00:35:29)
CEO Hatch discussed the user groups of the Community Center. (00:38:48)
Council Member Leece spoke about the unused facilities around town and
underutilized school facilities. (00:41:52)
Tammy Letourneau spoke on the length of time before construction; and discussed
plans to work with each user group to address their needs. (00:43:05)
Helen Freid discussed the computer area and public space in the proposed library.
(00:45:16)
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Mary Ellen Goddard, Costa Mesa, discussed fundraising with Costa Mesa Library
Foundation; raising monies; and supports the project. (00:47:39)
Discussion ensued on the usage of the Newport Beach library. (00:51:26)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger discussed the correlation in fundraising; transportation;
and finding facilities for the user groups. (00:52:41)
Mayor Righeimer spoke on the costs for the new library; working with the proposed
project to meet the needs of additional meeting space; recommended additional
square footage; and supports project going out to bid. (00:54:13)
Discussion ensued on funding from donor; and grants. (00:57:45)
2. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE — LAND USE ALTERNATIVES (01:00:53)
Gary Armstrong, Director of Development Services, presented the Staff Report.
(01:01:04)
Council Member Leece spoke on an in depth traffic study. (01:03:08)
Discussion ensued on traffic impacts; a traffic study; land use alternatives; and the
EIR, (01:04:40)
Laura Stetson, of MIG Hogle-Ireland, provided a presentation that included eight
areas of the community of Land Use Alternatives that include: Area A -- Business
Park Overlay, Area B — Segerstrom Home Ranch, Area C — Sakioka Lot 2, Area D
— Residential Overlay, Area E -- Corridor Mixed Use, Area F — Westside Overlay,
Area G — Newport Boulevard Mixed Use, and Area H -- SoBeca. (01:05:14)
Discussion ensued on land use; reduction in trips in residential versus commercial;
and amortization. (01:19:14)
Gary Armstrong spoke on the proposed trips; and Industrial uses. (01:32:05)
Discussion ensued on removing or replacing mobile home parks; affordable
housing in the City; and the existing overlay. (01:36:55)
Gary Armstrong requested preliminary feedback from Council; and noted that the
added elements are: Conservation, Safety, Noise, Open Space and Recreation
Elements. (01:44:30)
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Public Comments:
John Holly, Costa Mesa, spoke on live/work units; new development; and family
businesses. (01:51:16)
Beth Rafakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on the issues with density and live -work units;
and the loss of Industrial businesses. (01:55:03)
Gary Smith, Costa Mesa, Business Owner of GS Manufacturing, spoke on the high
density residential impacts to Industrial businesses. (01:57:13)
Bonnie Copeland, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to multi -family dwellings; new
overlay districts, increased density, variances, and traffic and parking problems.
(01:58:24)
Shelia Pfafflin, Costa Mesa, spoke against the Westside Plan and increased
density. (01:59:58)
Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Northside of Costa Mesa: and
concerns with density. (02:01:21)
Julie Ronsworth, Costa Mesa, business owner of Blinn and Young; discussed
concerns with having to relocate her business. (02:03:31)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on the General Plan; expressed concern with
the outreach meetings not providing enough feedback; issues with traffic
throughout the City; and discussed protecting the mobile home parks. (02:05:33)
Rick Putlovitz, Costa Mesa, spoke on the cost of relocating a business to another
City; and spoke against high density. (02:08:20)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on the community outreach; and the Westside
overlays. (02:09:30)
Kim Harding, Costa Mesa, spoke as a business owner; spoke about the City as an
optimal place to have a small business. (02:11:56)
Roger MacGregor, Costa Mesa, spoke against high density. (02:13:37)
Speaker, Costa Mesa, spoke on noise created at his Industrial business; and spoke
against changing the General Plan. (02:17:09)
Mike Balsalmo, Costa Mesa, spoke on vehicular traffic; and demographic trends.
(02:18:20)
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Council Member Leece expressed disappointment with the outreach meetings;
concerned with high density; and residents opposed to live -work units. (02:20:40)
Discussion ensued on the estimated traffic study; traffic indexes; added elements;
live -work units; and the Quimby Law. (02:22:08)
Gary Armstrong stated that there is currenity no fees for apartments but Staff is
requesting a study be conducted. (02:25:15)
Director of Public Services, Ernesto Munoz, spoke on the update of the Open
Space Master Plan. (02:26:20)
Mayor Righeimer spoke on the outreach meetings; Westside trips numbers;
setbacks from residential to reduce heights and noise; and SoBeca. (02:29:28)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger spoke on balancing residential and manufacturing; and
requested setting up guidelines and criteria to protecting existing uses. (02:43:21)
Discussion ensued on community outreach meetings; protecting businesses; and
refining and adapting an overlay. (02:54:41)
Mayor Righeimer read into the record Council Member Genis's comments
pertaining to the General Plan; General Plan updated growing exponentially;
concerned with loss of economic base locations; high density uses; review
economic implications; and cost revenue study and economic modeling of the City.
(03:03:39)
Council Member Leece requested an economic report; and more outreach to the
community. (03:04:53)
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
Minutes adopted on this 21ST day of April, 2015.
Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
PLANNING COMMISSION
June 10, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 4:35 p.m. in Conference Room 1A at
Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, Council Member Genis,
Council Member Leece, Council Member Genis, Chair Fitzpatrick, Chair
Fitzpatrick, Vice Chair Dickson, Commissioner Matthews and Commissioner
McCarthy.
Absent: Council Member Monahan (Arrived at 4:41 p.m.), Commissioner Sesler
(Arrived at 5:05 p.m.)
Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Hatch, City Attorney Thomas
Duarte, Assistant CEO Rick Francis, Economic and Development Services Director
Gary Armstrong, Public Services Director Ernesto Munoz, Interim Assistant Director of
Development Services Jerry Guarracino, and City Clerk Brenda Green.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:01:50)
Carrie Renfro, Costa Mesa, spoke on a moratorium on the issuance of building permits
for Group Homes. (00:02:02)
Ann Parker, Costa Mesa, spoke on a moratorium on the issuance of building permits for
Group Homes. (00:02:48)
Council Member Leece spoke on the moratorium requested and suggested it be
included in the goals for Fiscal Year 2014-15. (00:06:38)
ITEM FOR DISCUSSION
1. ESTABLISHING PLANNING COMMISSION GOALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
Presentation by Jerry Guarracino, Interim Assistant Director of Development
Services. (00:07:26)
City Council and Planning Commissioners discussed goals and provided the
following Planning Commission Goals for 2014-15.
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Code Enforcement/Neighborhood Improvement Task Force (NITF):
A. Monitor and track progress of NITF relative to Residential Community Impacts:
Reconcile resident's list with City's list of properties, with the potential to
cause Community Impacts
Complaints and Evidence — Clarify for the Planning Commission and
public the following as it relates to the reporting of Residential Community
Impacts:
a. Understand the process of reporting and recording "issues,"
(Formal Complaint Process).
b. Standardize the reporting practices.
c. Determining what rises to a level of "nuisance."
B. Support NITF by appropriate Planning Commission action
Address Land Use issues through Ordinances, amendments or
modification as needed.
C. Train Code Enforcement Officers on parking regulations and ticketing of on street
vehicles.
D. Review and build on the experience gained from the four previous Targeted
Neighborhood Improvement Programs
i. Key insights learned from programs
ii. Specifically focus on multi -family uses
iii. Continue to explore strategies to address overflow parking from older
multifamily uses, including the use of new technology advances, for
example "Car Lifts."
E. Expand the focus of the NITF to include business impacts on the community; i.e.,
auto dealerships public address systems, banner removal and cleanup, inventory
storage and business activity in the public right-of-way.
2. General Plan update and implementation
A. General Plan Update — Consider the draft document and make recommendation
to City Council
B. Revise or revoke existing Specific Plans (i.e. Newport Blvd. Specific Plan and
17th Street Specific Plan)
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C. Revise/Update/Consolidate the Urban Master Plans for consistency with the New
General Plan
i. Staff to coordinate a study session on the Westside Urban Plans
ii. Encourage community engagement in the update process
3. Zoning Code Updates
A. Update monument sign standards and requirements for potential
recommendations of Sign Ordinance revisions to City Council.
B. Consistency Zoning follow-up to the General Plan updates
C. Accessory Structure Regulations/Over Sized Garages
Model after Huntington Beach; i.e. eliminate wet bars, eliminate 2nd story
exterior ingress/egress
4. Consider residential parking solution when impact is not from commercial uses;
A. Prepare a "Guide for Residential Parking Controls" that explains the options and
process to implement parking controls in residential neighborhoods (Public
Services effort w/Planning Assistance).
5. "Motel Regulation, Inspections and Enforcement"
A. As part of the General Plan update consider incentives and flexible development
and land use standards to promote and encourage motel conversions and
redevelopment.
B. Consider an Ordinance to limit Long Term Occupancy rooms at motels and
forward recommendation to City Council.
C. Review for compliance, existing Motel CUP's for Long Term Occupancy (CMMI).
D. Continue to monitor the findings of the Neighborhood Improvement Taskforce
Annual Motel Inspections, as reported in the quarterly report.
E. Identify properties for Title 20 investigations and potential nuisance action.
6. Review CUP regulation, enforcement and monitoring.
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A. Review Zoning Code Chapter IV -- Citywide Land Use Matrix to determine if
changes should be made to which uses should be permitted, which should
require a CUP or which should be prohibited. The goal would be to reduce the
application for CUP's in zones that are not appropriate for the use and to permit
(allow by right) more uses where appropriate.
B. Explore applicant based funding source options to pay for follow-up inspections
and certifications.
C. Implement a policy to suspend annual CUP inspection due to staffing constraints;
move to a complaint response, or as needed basis.
7, Planning Commission Training:
A. Schedule periodic training for the Commissioners on best practices/procedures,
CEQA and relevant planning topics, including legal requirements for a Variance.
8. Affordable Housing:
A. Consider strategies to encourage affordable workforce housing, use density
bonus as an incentive to provide affordable housing.
9. Make recommendations to Council regarding potential components of an
Economic Development Plan for the City.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Righeimer adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
September 20, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council
Member Leece, Council Member Bever and Council Member
Mensinger
Council Members Absent: None
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:02)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00;20) — Mayor Gary Monahan
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:00:43)
Elder Robert Van Sweden, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
ROLL CALL (00:02:22)
Present: Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Leece,
Council Member Bever and Council Member Mensinger
Absent: None
Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Hatch, City Attorney Thomas
Duarte, Assistant Chief Executive Officer Rick Francis, Finance and IT Director Bobby
Young, Acting Economic and Development Services Director Claire Flynn, Senior
Planner Mel Lee, Interim Development Services Director Khanh Nguyen, Public
Services Director Peter Naghavi, Recreation Supervisor Lisa McPherson, and City Clerk
Julie Folcik.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:02:36)
Costa Mesa Community Announcements and a video presentation for the First Costa
Mesa Restaurant Week.
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PRESENTATIONS (00:06:31)
Fred Arnold, Chairperson of the Costa Mesa 115 Support Group, spoke on the 115
Marines Status Update. (00:06.41)
Mayor Monahan recognized athlete Sharon Day. (00:14:34)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:18:22)
Doug Bryant, Costa Mesa, spoke on the police helicopter patrolling College Park.
(00:19:03)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on a letter received from a group called The Costa
Mesa Taxpayers Association. (00:21:31)
Milo Koci spoke on the memorial tributes to Haeyoon Miller. (00:25:12)
Eleanor Egan, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Public Records Act. (00:28:21)
Ernie Feeney, Costa Mesa, spoke on the painting of the Senior Center parking lot.
(00:30:52)
Perry Valantine, Costa Mesa, spoke on the City Council approving an open-ended
contract; and the RFP process. (00:33:17)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on the police helicopter noise; and the RFP
process. (00:36:26)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke on Council Member Mensinger's support of the
local public schools; and legal expenditures on the website. (00:38:49)
Rachel Hamilton, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Airport Working Group Fundraiser event.
(00:42:05)
Sandra Genis, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Public Safety Bar -B -Q; September 11th
Remembrance; Public Funds; and Taxpayers letter. (00:43:00)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke on the September 11th event; and City finances.
(00:46:02)
Greg Thunell, Costa Mesa, spoke on the City Council's actions, and Public Service
duties. (00:47:45)
Kevin Nelson, Costa Mesa, spoke on Banning Ranch in Newport Beach. (00:51:00)
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James Proctor, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Constitution; and the Secret Service.
(00:54:17)
Tom Pollitt, Costa Mesa, spoke on an article in the Orange County Register regarding
Worker's Compensation Claims. (9;55:17)
Mayor Monahan stated a study session on Worker's Compensation will be held on
October 25th. (00:58:23)
Chris McEvoy, Costa Mesa, spoke on Banning Ranch in Newport Beach. (00:58:51)
Mark Mcllroy, Costa Mesa, spoke on the damage to a kiosk in Canyon Park. (01:00:58)
Discussion ensued between Council Member Mensinger and Peter Naghavi, Public
Services Director, regarding the donation of labor to the Kiosk project in Canyon Park;
and weekly vandalism in the Park. (01:02:28)
Jeff Cullen, Costa Mesa, spoke on the budget issue, and outsourcing. (01:03:09)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (01:06:06)
1, PUBLIC HEARING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT
CO -10-06, AMENDING TITLE 13, ARTICLE 2 DEFINITIONS, AND CHAPTERS
III, IV, V, VI, AND XII OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO RESIDENTIAL SECOND UNITS, GRANNY UNITS, AND ACCESSORY
APARTMENTS. (01:06:22)
Claire Flynn, Acting Economic and Development Services Director, spoke on the
Zoning Code Amendments; State Law Requirements; and second unit
ordinances. (01:07:01)
Public Comments:
Sandra Genis, Costa Mesa, spoke on second units. (01:25:40)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on second units in the R1 Zone, (01:27:19)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Mensinger
The motion carried unanimously:
Ayes: Monahan, Righeimer, Bever, Leece, Mensinger
Noes: None
ACTION. City Council introduced Ordinance No, 11- XX for first reading, to be
read by title only, and waived further reading, regarding Zoning Code
Amendment Code CO -10-06, amending Title 13, Article 2 Definitions and, and
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Chapters III, IV, V, VI, and XII of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code relating to
Residential Second Units, Granny Units, and Accessory Apartments including the
minimum lot size of 8500 square feet, and a minimum of two parking spaces for
the second unit, in addition to the parking required for the primary dwelling unit.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND TITLE 13, CHAPTER VII,
ARTICLE 2, GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ARTICLE 3, SIGN REGULATIONS,
OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SIGN
REGULATIONS. (01:31:42)
Mel Lee, Senior Planner, spoke on the possible revisions to the City sign code;
and California Sign Association. (01:32:07)
Public Comments:
Perry Valantine, Costa Mesa, spoke on sign modification; and supports the
ordinance. (01:43:53)
Sandra Genis, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the ordinance. (01:45:54)
John Feeney, Costa Mesa, spoke on sign regulations. (01:47:05)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on visual clutter; and supports the ordinance.
(01:50:20)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, expressed concern over sign height, and painted
signs. (01:51:28)
Mr. Lee spoke on the current sign code relating to murals and super graphics
and height standards. (01:54:06)
Motion/Second: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Mensinger
The motion carried unanimously:
Ayes: Monahan, Righeimer, Bever, Leece, Mensinger
Noes: None
ACTION: City Council introduced Ordinance No. 11 -XX for first reading, to be
read by title only, and waived further reading amending Title 13, Chapter VII,
Article 2, General Provisions and Article 3, Sign Regulations, of the Costa Mesa
Municipal Code Related to Sign Regulations.
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3. PUBLIC HEARING: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPTING AN ON-LINE RECREATION
REGISTRATION SYSTEM USE FEE. (02:00:51)
Lisa McPherson, Recreation Supervisor, spoke on the current recreation system
versus Active Network system. (02:01:48)
Public Comments:
Sandra Genis, Costa Mesa, spoke on the system use fee. (02:13:25)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Mensinger/Mayor Monahan
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Bever, and
Council Member Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Leece
The motion carried 4-1:
Council Member Mensinger made a motion to support the staff's
recommendation, and call the $5.00 system use fee a convenience fee.
(02:17:20)
ACTION: City Council adopted Resolution No. 11-39 adopting an on-line
recreation registration convenience fee and approving a Services Agreement
,with The Active Network, Inc. in the amount of $22,057.28, for a three-year (3)
term with the option of two (2) three-year extensions.
Mayor Monahan called for a break. (02:20:54)
RECESS THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENE TO THE
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY (RDA) (02:22:45)
ROLL CALL
Agency Members Present: Chair Monahan, Vice Chair Righeimer, Agency Member
Bever, Agency Member Leece, Agency Member Mensinger
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
OLD BUSINESS (02;23:52)
City and Agency Actions under 2011 Redevelopment Legislation (02:23:55)
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1. From the meeting of September 6, 2011, Ordinance No. 11-09: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, ELECTING TO COMPLY WITH AND PARTICIPATE IN THE
VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVE REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONTAINED IN
DIVISION 24, PART 1.9 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.
(02:24:10)
Bobby Young, Finance and IT Director, provided report on Old Business Item #1,
New Business Item #2; and Item #3. (02:25:37)
MOTIONISECOND: Chair Monahan/Agency Member Leece
The motion carried unanimously:
Ayes: Monahan, Righeimer, Bever, Leece, Mensinger
Noes: None
ACTION: Agency Board adopted Ordinance No. 11-09, to be read by title only,
and waived further reading, electing to comply with and participate in the
Voluntary Alternative Redevelopment Program contained in Division 24, Part 1.9
of the California Health and Safety Code. (02:27:51)
NEW BUSINESS (02:28:42)
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN INITIAL RECOGNIZED
OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE, TRANSMITTING SUCH SCHEDULE TO
THE CITY, AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO
TRANSFER TAX INCREMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH. (02:28:44)
MOTIONISECOND: Chair Monahan/Agency Member Mensinger
The motion carried unanimously:
Ayes: Monahan, Righeimer, Bever, Leece, Mensinger
Noes: None
ACTION: Agency Board adopted Resolution No. 11 -XX adopting an initial
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule, transmitting such schedule to the City,
as Successor Agency, approving an Agreement to Transfer Tax Increment between
the Agency and the City of Costa Mesa, and making certain findings in connection
therewith.
3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING TRANSMITTAL OF THE AGENCY'S INITIAL
RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE; APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER TAX INCREMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
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AGENCY; AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
(02:29:01)
MOTION/SECOND: Chair Monahan/Agency Member Mensinger
The motion carried unanimously:
Ayes: Monahan, Righeimer, Bever, Leece, Mensinger
Noes: None
ACTION: Agency Board adopted Resolution No. 11 -XX accepting transmittal of the
Agency's initial Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule; approving an
Agreement to Transfer Tax Increment between the City and the Agency; and
making certain findings in connection therewith,
REPORTS (02:29:42)
Agency Attorney - None
Executive Director — None
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY WAS ADJOURNED AND THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS
RECONVENED. (02:29:48)
NEW BUSINESS (02:30:02)
1. Naming a city park after prominent citizen Jack Hammett, and selecting and
approving the new name if a park location is chosen. (02:30:17)
Peter Naghavi, Public Services Director, spoke on Jack Hammett's dedication,
and life service, to the City of Costa Mesa; and recommended Civic Center Park
for the renaming. (02:30:29)
Discussion ensued between Council Member Leece and Mr. Naghavi regarding
sign adjustments at the Farm Sports Complex. (02:33:00)
Sandra Genis, Costa Mesa, spoke on Jack Hammett's accomplishments.
(02:34:43)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke about Jack Hammett. (02:36:26)
CEO Hatch stated a verbal offer has come in to help with the sign costs.
(02:37:50)
Discussion ensued between Council Member Bever and Mr. Hammett about his
preference of a park. (02:38:45)
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Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke on the reasons for renaming a park after Jack
Hammett; made a motion his name be added to the Farm Sports Complex, and it
be called the Jack Hammett Sports Complex. (02:40:08)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Leece
The motion carried unanimously:
Ayes: Monahan, Righeimer, Bever, Leece, Mensinger
Noes: None
ACTION: City Council authorized renaming the Farm Sports Complex the Jack
Hammett Sports Complex
Mayor Monahan stated it was an honor to rename the park the Jack Hammett
Sports Complex. (02:43:21)
Mr. Hammett thanked the City Council and staff for the honor; and spoke on his
life in Costa Mesa. (02:43:41)
REPORT -CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (02:45:32)
CEO Hatch spoke on the tree which fell and killed a citizen; arborists report concerning
tree removal; discussion ensued with Mr. Naghavi regarding the tree situation; and
response to Public Comments. (02:45:45)
Mr. Fitzpatrick expressed concern regarding Costa Mesa's participation in tree removal.
(03:00:30)
CONSENT CALENDAR (03:03:00)
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 12
except for Items 2, 9, 10, 11, and 12
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Bever/Council Member Mensinger
The motion carried unanimously:
Written Communications
1. Reading Folder
ACTION: Received and processed
(a) Claim received by the City Clerk: Kimberly Aldridge.
(b) Requests for Alcohol Beverage Control licenses: Tabu Shabu
Restaurant LLC, and The Boulevard.
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Warrants
3. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2386: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 11-18 AND
SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID,
funding Payroll No. 11-18 for $2,085,126.66 and Payroll No. 11-17A for
$5,349.30, and City operating expenses for $307,816.89, including payroll
deductions.
ACTION: Approved
4. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2387: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS, AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME
ARE TO BE PAID, funding City operating expenses for $1,164,391.
ACTION: Approved
5. Professional Services Agreement with Michael Balliet Consulting, 26351
Tarrasa Lane, Mission Viejo, for the administration of the city's Source
Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE), in the amount of $33,500, for a
term beginning October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012, and with an
option to extend the Professional Services Agreement on October 1St of
each fiscal year for up to a maximum of five (5) years if the contract
adjustment is equal to or less than the annual Consumer Price Index (CIP).
ACTION: Approved; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
6. Professional Services Agreement with Western Transit Services, 1619 East
Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, for driver services for the Costa Mesa Senior
Mobility Program, in the amount of $219,218, for a three-year (3) term with
one (1) optional two-year (2) extension.
ACTION: Approved; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
7. Amendment of Professional Services Agreement, with Carl Warren &
Company, to extend the term beginning January 1, 2011 and ending no
later than December 31, 2012, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.
ACTION: Approved; authorized the City CEO and City Clerk to sign
8. Completion of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
Rehabilitation of Wilson Street (from Harbor Boulevard to Anaheim
Avenue), Federal Project No. ESPL-5312(081), City Project No. 10-10, by
R.J. Noble Company, 15505 East Lincoln Avenue, Orange.
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ACTION: Accepted work; authorized City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion;
release retention monies 35 days thereafter; exonerate the Labor and Material
Bond seven (7) months thereafter; and exonerate the Faithful Performance Bond
seven (7) months thereafter
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (03:03:44)
Minutes
2. Regular meeting of September 6, 2011. (03:03:46)
Mayor Monahan requested minutes be moved to the next meeting. (03:03:47)
MOTION/SECOND- Mayor Monahan/Council Member Bever
The motion carried unanimously:
ACTION: Approved minutes to be agendized to the next meeting
Administrative Actions
9. Memorandum of Understanding between the cities of Costa Mesa,
Huntington Beach, Westminster, and Fountain Valley for the administration
of awarded grant funding via Southern California Edison. (03:03:57)
Mr. Dan Baker stated this funding will help set up an energy shop to assist local
municipalities to streamline their energy endeavors; spoke on energy enterprise
energy management software system for in-depth energy analysis; grant funding
loss; and signing of the MOU (03:04:24)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Monahan/Council Member Leece
The motion carried unanimously:
ACTION: Approved; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
10. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Jail Services. (03:00:41)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke on jail services. (03:09:20)
Greg Thunell, Costa Mesa, spoke against outsourcing jail services. (03:10:21)
Perry Valantine, Costa Mesa, spoke on memo analysis; and City employees.
(03:12:14)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on jail services; and video services.
(03:15:19)
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Sandra Genis, Costa Mesa, spoke on liability insurance. (03:18:10)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on outsourcing and liability. (03:19:38)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer stated the City Council, the CEO, a group of two, will
meet with any representative to discuss the contracts they have with the City;
spoke on outsourcing; RFP's ; labor representatives; and cost qualifications.
(03:22:14)
Mayor Monahan spoke on the budget stabilization plan from Santa Ana; Brown
Act Violation; jail proposal; PERS liability; and RFP's. (03:31:16)
Discussion ensued regarding legal analysis of outsourcing; spoke on employee
reduction; and requested CEO Hatch to speak on the process of evaluation for
level of service. (03:35:21)
CEO Hatch stated the price factor is only one of many factors; current level of
service will be used for comparison when looking at new proposals; innovation
and creativity component will be included in the proposals; and a fair and
objective proposal analysis given to the City Council by staff. (03:41:13)
Discussion ensued between Council Member Mensinger and CEO Hatch
regarding the Police Department; Park Rangers; and adequate service levels.
(03:43:36)
Council Member Bever spoke on State Law service levels. (03:50.58)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
Council Member Leece stated she will not support the motion.
Discussion ensued regarding motivation and opinion of a Council Member.
(03:52:46)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Bever, and
Council Member Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Leece
The motion carried 4-1:
ACTION: City Council authorized staff to release the RFP
11. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Video Production Services. (03:54:38)
Perry Valantine, Costa Mesa, spoke on the video services. (03:55:10)
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Tamar Goldman, Costa Mesa, spoke on outsourcing; and excessive spending.
(03:57:20)
Greg Thunell, Costa Mesa, spoke on video services. (04:01:17)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on lay-off notices; and outsourcing. (04:04:10)
Sandra Genis, Costa Mesa, spoke on outsourcing, and work quality. (04:07:00)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on work submission for the RFP. (04:09:14)
Council Member Mensinger spoke on the creation of the outsourcing process.
(04:13:11)
Discussion ensued regarding current staff competing in the process; old video
equipment; employee contracts; and the outsourcing process. (04:14:42)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Mayor Monahan
Council Member Leece stated she will not be supporting the motion. (04:24:26)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righelmer, Council Member Bever, and
Council Member Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Leece
The motion carried 4-1:
ACTION: City Council authorized staff to release the RFP
12. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Building Inspection Services. (04:25:54)
Perry Valantine, Costa Mesa, requested information as to the RFP's being made
public; spoke on number of building inspectors; and emergency situations.
(04:26:15)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke on building inspection. (04:30:54)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, requested contract information regarding RFP
language. (04:33:21)
Sandra Genis, Costa Mesa, spoke on conflict of interest clause; and prevailing
wage laws. (04.36:26)
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Mayor Monahan spoke on fewer building inspectors; and motioned to send out
the RFP with the two changes regarding scoring and going through the City
Attorneys office. (04:38:35)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Bever, and
Council Member Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Leece
The motion carried 4-1:
ACTION: City Council authorized staff to release the RFP
OLD BUSINESS (04:39:24)
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, TO REZONE A 33 -ACRE PARCEL FROM C1 (LOCAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT) AND P (PARKING) TO R2 -MD (MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2626 HARBOR BOULEVARD.
Mayor Monahan stated there was a request to continue this item for 30 days.
(04:39:26)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried unanimously:
ACTION: City Council continued the item.
NEW BUSINESS (04:39:43)
2. General Plan Screening Request Amendment to GPS -11-03, to allow greater
development flexibility for Sakloka Lot 2 located at 14850 Sunflower
Avenue. (04:39:46)
Claire Flynn, Acting Economic and Development Services Director, spoke on the
undeveloped site on Sunflower Avenue; zoned for commercial and/or residential
use, General Plan Amendments; and the screening request. (04:40:05)
George Sakioka, Sakioka Company, representing the property owners, stated
that they supported the staff's direction to initiate the General Plan Amendment
for the property screening. (04:45:54)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Monahan/Council Member Leece
The motion carried unanimously:
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ACTION: City Council accepted City -initiated General Plan Screening request for
processing
COUNCIL MEMBER' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (04:46:51)
Council Member Mensinger spoke on the outsourcing process; spoke on the
Woodbridge Invitational; Talbert Park; and flight patterns over the Fair area. (04:56:54)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke on employee compensation; helicopter sale;
outsourcing; worker's compensation; and TeWinkle Park. (04:58:42)
Council Member Bever spoke on campaign reform. (05:06:31)
Council Member Leece spoke on the Homeless Task Force Meeting; crime newsletter;
Costa Mesa Historical Society; and new businesses in Costa Mesa. (05:07:29)
Discussion ensued regarding the median trees in Newport Beach versus the ones on
the Costa Mesa side. (05:11:30)
Discussion ensued regarding the crime statistics, and the information received.
(05:12:57)
Mayor Monahan - None
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY - None
REPORT — CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (05:14:00)
CEO Hatch spoke on unfunded liability; worker's compensation; and Banning Ranch
Development. (05:14:03)
CLOSED SESSION (05:20:38)
The City Council recessed into closed session at 11:23 p.m. to consider the following
items:
1. Conference with Thomas R. Hatch, Chief Executive Officer, and Labor
Negotiator, Agency Negotiator regarding Employee Organizations: Costa Mesa
City Employee Association (CMCEA), Costa Mesa Firefighters Association
(CMFA), Costa Mesa Police Officers Association (CMPOA) and Costa Mesa
Police Management Association (CMPMA), Costa Mesa Fire Fighters
Management Association, and Costa Mesa Division Managers Association
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
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2. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Costa Mesa
Employees Association v. City of Costa Mesa, a municipal corporation, et al.,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2011 00475281, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
3. Conference with legal counsel, regarding existing litigation: City of Costa Mesa v.
D'Alessio Investments, LLC, a Nevada Corporation; et al.: Orange County
Superior Court Case No. 30-2011-00468876, pursuant to subdivision (a) of
Government Code Section 54956.9.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - None
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:22 p.m.
Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
Brenda Green, City Clerk
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UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
APRIL 15, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
at Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mayor Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, Council
Member Leece, Council Member Genis and Council
Member Monahan
Council Members Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. to consider the following
items:
1. Conference with Thomas R. Hatch, Chief Executive Officer, and Labor
Negotiator, Agency Negotiator regarding Employee Organization: Costa Mesa
Police Officers Association (CMPOA), pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54957.6.
2. Conference with Thomas R. Hatch, Chief Executive Officer, and Labor
Negotiator, Agency Negotiator regarding Employee Organization: Costa Mesa
City Employee Association (CMCEA), pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54957.6.
3. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Costa Mesa
Employees Association v. City of Costa Mesa, a municipal corporation, et al.,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2011 00475281, pursuant to
California Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
4. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Agnieszka
Szczerbinska Baltusis and Victor Baltusis v. City of Costa Mesa, a municipal
corporation, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2012 00607875,
pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
5. Request for Special Leave of Absence: Public Employee, pursuant to California
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).
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Mayor Righeimer and Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger recused themselves from Closed
Session item number 3 due to a potential conflict.
The City Council reconvened at 6:05 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:16)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:30) — Council Member Monahan
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:00:54) —
David Manne, Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa
ROLL CALL (00:02:09)
Present: Mayor Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, Council Member Leece,
Council Member Genis and Council Member Monahan.
Absent: None
Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Hatch, City Attorney Thomas
Duarte, Assistant Chief Executive Officer Rick Francis, Economic and Development
Services Director Gary Armstrong, Public Services Director Ernesto Munoz, and City
Clerk Brenda Green,
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (00:02:22)
City Attorney Duarte reported on Closed Session item 5: Request for Leave of
Absence
(5-0 vote) -- City Council approved the request.
• COIN: Ex Parte Communications pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2-238
(b) — NONE
ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:02:45)
"Costa Mesa Minute" was played featuring upcoming events and activities in the
community.
PRESENTATIONS (00:05:12)
Dave Kiff, City Manager, City of Newport Beach, provided an update and a
presentation on the John Wayne Airport. (00:05:25)
Presentation by Transportation Corridor Authority (TCA) on all electronic tolling (no
cash booths). (00:11:32)
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Recognition of Code Enforcement Officer Mike Tucker and Grace Fellowship Church
for assisting a citizen in property maintenance. (00:23:11)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:29:00)
Chris McEvoy, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding a Charter; public participation; the 2014
election; and Fairview Park. (00:29:23)
Chuck Berry, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding the rehabilitation of Victoria Street; and
Vanguard University Soccer field and parking. (00:32:05)
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding Firefighters and Paramedics who saved her
sons life. (00:33:33)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on the collection for the 115 Marine Battalion; a
60th Anniversary Committee follow up; and requested a link on the website for John
Wayne Airport issues. (00:36:59)
Sue Lester, Costa Mesa, recognized Mike Tucker on his award and a Costa Mesa
Park Ranger for being deployed; and ethics policy. (00:40:40)
Kathie Espahani, Costa Mesa, Affordable Housing Coalition; spoke on the revocation
of the Sandpiper Motel Conditional Use Permit. (00:44:01)
Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding donations for the Marines 115; a
Goat Hill event on Saturday, April 19; fire department donation fund for families;
Community Run on April 26; Relay 4 Life on April 31, 2014; distracted drivers and an
ethics policy. (00:47:19)
Alan Katz, Costa Mesa, spoke on a crosswalk or light standard on Victoria by Victoria
Healthcare. (00:50:29)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding items discussed at the 60th Anniversary
meeting. (00:53:01)
COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (00:56:19)
Council Member Monahan --- spoke regarding the possibility of a medical marijuana
initiative. (00:56:23)
Mayor Righeimer — spoke regarding Affordable Housing; the revocation of the
Sandpiper Motel Conditional Use Permit; motel rooms and long term stays; and a
comment on a blog. (00:57:35)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger — echoed the Mayor's sentiments regarding comments on
blogs. (01:05:46)
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Council Member Genis — spoke on the Goat Hill event; and the Southern California
Association of Governments annual conference on May 15t and 2nd. (01:06:54)
Council Member Leece — spoke on public comments; spoke on free speech; the
ethics policy; Roberts Rule of Order; motels; affordable housing; the Senior Center;
and the Freedom Committee. (01:07:47)
REPORT- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (01:15:46)
CEO Hatch — spoke on the ethics policy; the Charter Public Hearing on April 22nd;
Study Session regarding General Land Use Alternatives; library concepts; budget
study session on May 131h; the 60th Anniversary meeting; Costa Mesa Connect Smart
Phone application; and a Firefighter rescue at a daycare.
Assistant CEO Richard Francis and Code Enforcement Officer Mike Tucker provided
an update on group homes.
CONSENT CALENDAR (01:37:49)
MOTION: Approved recommended actions for Consent Calendar Items Nos. 1-10
except for items 6 and 10.
MOVEDISECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member Monahan,
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer,
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger and Mayor Righeimer (on Consent Calendar Item No.
9)
Motion carried: 5-0 (items 1-10, excluding item Nos. 6, 9 and 10)
Motion carried: 3-0-2 (on Consent Calendar Item No. 9)
1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: MOTION TO APPROVE THE READING BY TITLE
ONLY OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. SAID ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS THAT APPEAR ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA SHALL BE
READ BY TITLE ONLY AND FURTHER READING WAIVED
ACTION.
City Council waived reading in full of Ordinances and Resolutions and
approval and adoption of same by reading title only.
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2. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2513: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 14-06
"A" AND 14-07 AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME
ARE TO BE PAID, funding Payroll No.14-06 "A" for $1,957.29, Payroll No.
14-07 for $2,055,846.95 and City operating expenses for $1,567,440.24.
ACTION:
Approved Warrant Resolution No. 2513, to be read by title only and further
reading waived.
3. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES UPDATE
ACTION:
City Council received and file.
4. PARKWAY CONCRETE REPAIR (AREA 29) — CITY PROJECT NO. 12-21
ACTION:
1. City Council accepted the work performed by C.J. Concrete Construction,
Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and
2. Released the Labor and Material Bond seven (7) months after the filing
date; released the Faithful Performance Bond one (1) year after the filing
date; and released the retention monies 35 days after the Notice of
Completion filing date.
5. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR SHARING OF
CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) VIDEOS
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the attached Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Costa Mesa and the State of California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) for the purpose of sharing Closed Circuit
Television (CCTV) video images/streams between Caltrans, participating
cities in Orange County, and the City of Costa Mesa; and
2. Authorized the Chief Executive Officer and the City Clerk to execute the
above agreement.
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7. REQUEST FOR SALE, SERVICE AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND
WINE BEVERAGES AT FAIRVIEW PARK FOR 2014 CONCERTS IN THE
PARK
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the request by the Costa Mesa Community
Foundation for the sale, service, and consumption of beer and wine
beverages at Fairview Park during the 2014 Summer Concerts in the Park
series in a confined area and with appropriate training for servers; and
2. Granted administrative authority to the CEO to annually authorize such
request. The CEO will notify Council via memo of said requests and
approvals.
8. REQUEST FOR ALCOHOL SERVICE AND CONSUMPTION AT FAIRVIEW
PARK FOR ANNUAL FISH FRY
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the Costa Mesa -Newport Harbor Lions Club's
request to sell wine and beer at the 2014 Fish Fry; and
2. In addition, granted administrative authority to the CEO to annually
authorize such request. The CEO will notify Council via memo of said
requests and approvals.
9. APPOINTMENT OF CITY NEGOTIATORS FOR THE COSTA MESA POLICE
ASSOCIATION NEGOTIATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED
WITH THE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MOU PER THE COIN
ORDINANCE
ACTION: P,
1. City Council designated Tamara Letourneau, Assistant Chief Executive
Officer; Richard M. Kreisler, Partner, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; and,
Laura Kalty, Partner, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore as the City's
representatives in negotiations with the Costa Mesa Police Association
(CMPA); and
2. Authorized staff to have the independent fiscal analysis of the current
CMPA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) completed per the
requirements of the COIN Ordinance.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS -- 7:00 p.m. (Resolution No. 05-55) (01:38:40)
1, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF
FULLERTON AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 1854 FULLERTON AVENUE
(01:45:33)
Staff report provided by Public Services Director, Ernesto Munoz.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted Resolution No. 14-20, to be read by title only and
waived further reading, ordering the vacation of a portion of Fullerton
Avenue Right -Of -Way at 1854 Fullerton Avenue; and
2. Authorized execution of the Quitclaim Deed by the Mayor and the City
Clerk.
2. 125 EAST BAKER STREET APARTMENT PROJECT:
FINAL EIR (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE # 2013081051); GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT GP -13-02; REZONE R-13-02; ZONING CODE AMENDMENT
CO -13-02; MASTER PLAN PA -13-11, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
DA -14-02 FOR 125 EAST BAKER STREET (01:38:45)
Public Comments:
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on considering the General Plan update first.
(01:41:23)
MaryAnn O'Connell, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding traffic and housing.
(01:41:50)
Terry Koken, Costa Mesa, spoke on attracting people to Costa Mesa. (01:42:54)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
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ACTION:
City Council continued the Public Hearing.
OLD BUSINESS — NONE
NEW BUSINESS (01:56:35)
1. APPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL -APPOINTED COMMITTEES (01:56:41)
Staff report by City Clerk Brenda Green. (01:56:41)
ACTION:
City Council made appointments to fill vacancies on the following committees:
a. Finance Advisory Committee
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger nominated the following individuals to the Finance
Advisory Committee:
James Fisler, Christopher Graham, Howard Hull, Robert Juneman, Tom
Pollitt, Richard Riva, Terry Shaw, and Colin Smith, Jeff Arthur
MOTION: Approve
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried by the following roll -call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
b. Fairview Park Citizens Advisory Committee
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger nominated Frank Davern to the Fairview Park
Citizens Advisory Committee.
MOTION: Approve
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
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c. Historical Preservation Committee
Council Member Leece nominated John McQueen to the Historical
Preservation Committee as an alternate member.
MOTION: Approve
MOVEDISECOND: Council Member Leece/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
2. URBAN MASTER PLAN SCREENING REQUEST (UMP -14-01) FOR A 16 -
UNIT LIVEIWORK DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2026 PLACENTIA
AVENUE (02:02:00)
Staff report provided by Minoo Ashabi, Principal Planner. (02:02:00)
Discussion ensued regarding parking; garages; alley setback; retail space;
kitchen; and open space. (02:07:10)
Public Comments:
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding parking concerns and tandem
parking. (02:12:09)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on the West Bluffs Urban Plan vision; work
units; and open space. (02:13:58)
Matt Hamilton, Applicant, spoke on the work area; kitchen; entrances; work
space; parking; alley setback; and tandem parking. (02:16:04)
Discussion continued regarding picnic and outdoor areas; open space; and
permeable pavers. (02:18.40)
City Council provided feedback for a proposed 16 -unit live/work project within
the Mesa West Bluffs Urban Plan.
3. ETHICS PO IG - REMOVED
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (02:26:40)
6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING PERMIT PARKING ON CENTER STREET
BETWEEN PLACENTIA AVENUE AND WALLACE AVENUE (02:27:06)
Public Comments:
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on parking concerns. (02:27:30)
Anna Vrska, Costa Mesa, expressed parking concerns due to high density
developments. (02:29:45)
Wing Lamm, Costa Mesa, suggested resident parking after 5 p.m. and on the
weekend due to the limited parking at his business. (02:30:28)
Discussion ensued regarding parking issues. (02:32:20)
Nelsie Jimenez, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns with having no parking on
her street. (02:34:25)
Speaker, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns with having no parking on her
street. (02:35:05)
MOTIONISECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: To approve original staff recommendation
MOVEDISECOND: Council Member Genis/Council Member Leece
Mayor Righeimer requested staff bring back a report in 3 to 4 months.
Council Member Genis and Leece withdrew their substitute motion.
ORIGINAL MOTIONISECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem
Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Monahan, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Leece, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
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ACTION:
1. City Council adopted Resolution No. 14-19, to be read by title only and
waived further reading, approving the implementation of a "Resident Only"
parking restriction on Center Street, between Placentia Avenue and
Wallace Avenue from 5 p.m. -8 a.m.; and
2. Authorized the Transportation Services Manager to extend the "resident
only" parking restriction for a maximum of 1,000 feet as needed.
10. PARTICIPATION IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
(02:41:03)
Council Member Leece requested information from the attendance of this
conference. (02:41:03)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Leece
Public Comments:
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, inquired on the estimated total cost and
businesses attracted to Costa Mesa from previous conferences. (02:43:05)
MOTIONISECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Leece
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Monahan, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Leece, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council provided formal approval, per Council Policy 100-8 for both Mayor
Righeimer and Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger to attend the annual International
Conference of Shopping Centers (1CSC) conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on
May 18-20, 2014, along with City staff.
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS (02:45:15)
Anna Vrska, spoke on the ethics policy; a leaked memo to the Daily Pilot; 15c
Amendment; Committee appointments and late applicants. (02:45:30)
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS ON CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS
(00:00:00)
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE
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ADJOURNMENT (02:48:20) The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m. to
Special City Council meeting, April 22, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
Brenda Green, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL,
AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
April 7, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mayor Mensinger, Council Member Foley, Council Member
Genis, and Council Member Monahan
Council Members Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer (Arrived at 5:06 p.m.)
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS -- NONE
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. to consider the following
items:
1. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Solid Landings
Behavioral Health, Inc.; and Sure Haven, Inc. in its own name and dba Rock Solid
Recovery; FPS, LLC: Stephen Fennelly; and Elizabeth Perry v. City of Costa Mesa,
District Court for the Central District of California, Case No. 8:14-cv-01838-JVS-
JCG, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
The City Council reconvened at 5:45 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 5:45 p.m, in the Council Chambers at
Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:13)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:23) — Council Member Monahan
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:00:58)
Reverend Father Moushegh Tashjian, St. Mary Armenian Church
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ROLL CALL (00:05:12)
Present: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Mayor Mensinger
Absent: None
Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Hatch, City Attorney Yolanda
Summerhill, Assistant Chief Executive Officer Rick Francis, Economic and Development
Services Director Gary Armstrong, Public Services Director Ernesto Munoz, and City
Clerk Brenda Green.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT (00:05:22) — NONE
COIN: Ex Parte Communications pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2-238 (b)
ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:05:29)
"Costa Mesa Minute" was played featuring upcoming events and activities in the
community.
PRESENTATIONS (00:08:49)
Mayor Mensinger presented the Mayor's Award to .Jeff Chon of The Wayfarer.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:15:54)
. Chuck Perry, Costa Mesa, spoke on requesting benches on Harbor Blvd. (00:16:43)
Susan Shaw, Costa Mesa, spoke on a Public Records Request on lighted fields and
field usage. (00:18:07)
Mrs. Drain, Costa Mesa, spoke on 60th anniversary expenses; requested an
independent forensic audit; and requests her questions be posted on the website.
(00:20:13)
Gloria Estefan, Costa Mesa, spoke on a public records request for a meeting held on
October 23, 2014; and crime mapping. (00:24:07)
Suzi Iwamoto, Costa Mesa, spoke on a Mesa Arts District; ZA-15-04; and visioning
statement. (00:27:07)
Stephen Chan, Costa Mesa, thanked City Council for their efforts regarding Casa; and
requested enforcement and a boycott for Casa, Maison, and Vestal Village. (00:30:33)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on an award to the Mayor from the Building
Industry; spoke on police staffing levels; and new hires. (00:33:46)
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Ann Parker, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding Roland Berrera; the Casa bar; and sober
living homes. (00:36:09)
Beth Rafakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Military Affairs Team; and the Easter Egg
Hunt. (00:38:45)
Lisa Salisbury, Costa Mesa, spoke on revitalizing business in Costa Mesa; and in
support of businesses Casa and Maison. (00:43:00)
Tom Pollitt, Costa Mesa, spoke on organizing the Costa Mesa Tea Party; and the Police
Association negotiations; and the economy. (00:44:48)
Barrie Fisher, Costa Mesa, spoke on closing off cul de sacs at Victoria Ave. (00:47:48)
Jim Kerihs, Costa Mesa, spoke on developments; design standards; and zoning.
(00:50:56)
Greg Ridge, Costa Mesa, spoke on Fairview Park; and the vernal pools location.
(00:53:58)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke on the increase in Public Records Requests.
(00:56:34)
Cindy B, Costa Mesa, spoke on Aliso Viejo police staffing levels. (00:59:42)
COUNCIL MEMBER' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (01:00:20)
Council Member Monahan spoke on the 60th anniversary event; Roland Berrera; and
the Casa business. (01:00:24)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke on closing the cul de sac; development on the
Christian Science property; library expansion project meeting; and Cal Trans 1-405 toll
lanes and the EIR released. (01:04:39)
Mayor Mensinger spoke on the closure of the cul-de-sac at Victoria Ave; and requested
an update for the Police Department Reserve program. (01:14:23)
Council Member Foley congratulated Estancia High School and TeWinkle Foundation
on the 50th Anniversary Gala and the Sonora Elementary fundraiser; Harper School
request to paint red curbs; requested 60th Anniversary question and answers be posted
on City website; request a written report on options for a forensic audit and estimated
cost; library expansion meeting notices send to School District for distribution;
requested police presence at the cul-de-sacs at Victoria Ave; and application for High
School Signature Academies deadline April 15. (01:16:17)
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Council Member Genis congratulated Orange College speech and debate team; spoke
regarding burlesque performances at Casa; consideration of 60th anniversary forensic
audit; spoke on the Fairview Development issue and opportunities; and land
acquisitions for parkland. (01:23:27)
REPORT — CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (01:28:23) - NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR (01:12:45)
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 10
except for Items 7, 8 and 9.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan,
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motions carried: 5-0
1, PROCEDURAL WAIVER: MOTION TO APPROVE THE READING BY TITLE
ONLY OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. SAID ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS THAT APPEAR ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA SHALL BE
READ BY TITLE ONLY AND FURTHER READING WAIVED
ACTION:
City Council waived reading in full of Ordinances and Resolutions and approved
and adopted of same by reading title only
2. READING FOLDER
a. Claims received by the City Clerk: Dario Aguirre, Jeff Arthur, Chase
Johnson and Leigh White.
ACTION:
City Council received and filed.
3. WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2533 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NOS. 15-05 "A" FOR ($0.00);
15-06 FOR $2,075,723.79; 15-06 "A" FOR $2,227.24; AND 15-07 FOR
$2,110,814.00; AND CITY OPERATING EXPENSES FOR $3,459,064.06; AND
SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID
ACTION:
Approved Warrant Resolution No. 2533, to be read by the title only, and waived
further reading.
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4. REQUEST FOR SALE, SERVICE AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE
BEVERAGES AT FAIRVIEW PARK FOR 2015 CONCERTS IN THE PARK
SERIES
ACTION:
City Council approved the request by the Costa Mesa Community Foundation for
the sale, service, and consumption of beer and wine beverages at Fairview Park
during the 2015 Summer Concerts in the Park series. City Council granted
administrative authority to the CEO to annually authorize such request. The
CEO will notify council via memo of said requests and approvals.
5. MINUTES
(A) MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Council Member Foley (Not a Council Member at those meetings)
Motion carried: 4-1
ACTION:
City Council approved the minutes of the Special Joint Study Session Meeting of
the City Council, Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission
for October 20, 2011; minutes of the Closed Session Meetings of the City Council
for November 8, 2011 and June 10, 2014; minutes of the Joint Housing Authority,
City Council and the City Council acting as the Successor Agency for June 12,
2012; minutes of the Adjourned Meeting/Special Study Session of May 28, 2013;
minutes of the Special City Council meeting of June 10, 2014; and the minutes of
the City Council Study Session for February 11, 2014.
(B) MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 5-0
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ACTION:
City Council approved the minutes of the Closed Session Meetings of the City
Council for January 13, 2015, March 24, 2015 (9:00 a.m) and March 24, 2015
(5:00 p,m.); minutes of the City Council Study Session for March 10, 2015;
minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of December 16, 2014;
and minutes of the Regular City Council and Successor Agency meeting of
March 17, 2015.
6. 2014 ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE COSTA MESA GENERAL PLAN
ACTION:
City Council approved the 2014 Annual Report of the Costa Mesa General Plan.
10. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) 2015 REGIONAL CONFERENCE
AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ACTION:
City Council designated Council Member Genis as the delegate for the upcoming
Annual SCAG Regional Conference and General Assembly.
----------------------------------- END OF CONSENT CALENDAR -----------------------------------
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 7:00 P.M. (Resolution No. 05-55) — Nome
OLD BUSINESS: (01:29:58)
1. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 15-03 FOR CODE AMENDMENT CO -15-
01 RELATED TO SMALL LOT ORDINANCE
Public Comments:
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on parking requirements; and parking
problems. (01:31:12)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke on parking requirements; and parking
problems. (01:32:21)
Ann Parker, Costa Mesa, spoke on small lot developments; and parking
problems. (01:34:37)
Council Member Foley spoke in opposition of the Ordinance; parking
requirements are insufficient; and is opposed to the minimum distances between
the buildings and side yards. (01:35:43)
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Mayor Mensinger spoke on small lot developments; parking requirements; and
utilizing garages for parking. (01:37:33)
Council Member Genis spoke on guest parking; no garage guest parking; and
first reading modification. (01:39:41)
Discussion ensued that the following verbiage will be removed from proposed
Ordinance No. 15-03, "Required open parking may be provided in a two -car or
three -car garage provided that a minimum of one open parking space is provided
per unit."
Yolanda Summerhill, City Attorney, stated that a first reading and a second
reading will need to occur in order to update wording in the Small Lot Ordinance.
(01.41:07)
MOVED/SECOND. Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor
Mensinger.
Nays: Council Member Foley, and Council Member Genis
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 3-2
ACTION:
1. City Council gave the first reading of Ordinance 15-03, to be read by title only
and waived further reading, amending Title 13, Chapter V, Article 2.5,
Residential Small Lot Subdivision, of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code; and
2. City Council amended the Parking Standards in Table 13-42 of the proposed
Ordinance No. 15-03, removing "Required open parking may be provided in a
two -car or three -car garage provided that a minimum of one open parking
space is provided per unit," and that the item return for a second reading.
NEW BUSINESS: (01:42:57)
1. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES AND THE SENIOR
COMMISSION
City Clerk, Brenda Green, provided the Staff Report. (01.43:05)
Public Comments:
Jim Kerichs, Costa Mesa, introduced himself; and spoke on his application to the
Bikeway and Walkability Committee. (01:47:21)
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Gloria Estefan, Costa Mesa, spoke on voting for new people on the committees.
(01:47:42)
SENIOR COMMISSION (01:48:17)
MOTION: Appoint Ann Perry
Motion/Second: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Mayor Mensinger
The motion carried: 4-1:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Foley
Absent. None
MOTION: Appoint Wendy Leece
Motion/Second: Council Member Genis/Council Member Foley
The motion failed 2-3:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, and Council Member Genis
Noes: Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor
Mensinger
Absent: None
MOTION: Appoint Sue Healey
Motion/Second: Mayor Mensinger/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried: 5-0:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
ACTION:
1. City Council appointed and filled two additional regular member positions on
the Senior Commission: Ann Perry to a 4 year term; and Sue Healey to a 2 year
term.
ACCESS, BUILDING, FIRE AND HOUSING BOARD OF APPEAL (01:51:07)
MOTION: Appoint Jacob Batista, Gilbert Figueroa, Bill L. Mason, Tariq Shamma,
and Larry Weichman
Motion/Second: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Foley
The motion carried 5-0:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
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MOTION: Appoint Jim Fitzpatrick — Alternate
Motion/Second: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Mensinger
The motion carried: 3-2:
Ayes: Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor
Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Foley, and Council Member Genis,
Absent: None
MOTION: Appoint Josue Castaneda — Alternate
Motion/Second: Mayor Mensinger/Council Member Genis
The motion carried 5-0:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
ACTION:
2. City Council appointed and filled five regular member vacancies and two
alternate member vacancies on the Access, Building, Fire and Housing Board
of Appeal: Jacob Batista, Gilbert Figueroa, Bill L. Mason, Tariq Shamma, and
Larry Weichman to a 4 year term (2015 —2019); and Josue Castaneda, and
Jim Fitzpatrick as alternate members.
CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE (01:53:37)
MOTION: Appoint Kathleen Eric, Lisa Grant, Frank Gutierrez, Andrea Marr,
Monica Morita, Tracy Taber, and Chrystal A. Swope; alternate members - Rocky
Evans and Jason Komala; and Stacie Wendland as a School Representative.
Motion/Second: Council Member Foley/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried 5-0:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
ACTION:
3. City Council appointed and filled seven regular member vacancies and two
alternate member vacancies on the Cultural Arts Committee: Kathleen Eric,
Lisa Grant, Frank Gutierrez, Monica Morita; Andrea Marr, and Tracy Taber to
a two year term (2015 — 2017); and Chrystal A. Swope to a one year term
(2015 — 2016); and alternate members: Rocky Evans to a two year term
(2015 — 2017) and Jason Komala to a one year term (2015 — 2016); and
Stacie Wendland as a Representative from the School District.
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HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE (01:55:02)
MOTION: Appoint Dave Gardner, Karen McKenna-Juergens, John McQueen,
and Gary Parkin; and alternate member - Matthew Fletcher.
Motion/Second: Council Member Genis/Council Member Foley
The motion carried 5-0:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
ACTION:
4. City Council appointed and filled four regular member vacancies and one
alternate member vacancy on the Historical Preservation Committee: Dave
Gardner, Karen McKenna-Juergens, John McQueen, and Gary Parkin to a term
of April 2015 — April 2017; and Matthew Fletcher as an alternate member to a
term of April 2015 —April 2016.
HOUSING AND PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT COMMITTEE (01:55:32)
MOTION: Appoint Tony Capitelli, Denise Rochelle Dew -Bennett, Christian Eric,
Jeff R. Mathews, Yvonne Rowden, and Eric Vu
Motion/Second: Mayor Mensinger/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried 5-0:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
ACTION:
5. City Council appointed and filled six regular member vacancies on the Housing
and Public Service Grant Committee: Tony Capitelli, Denise Rochelle Dew -
Bennett, Christian Eric, Jeff R. Mathews, Yvonne Rowden, and Eric Vu to a
term of April 2015 — April 2017.
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PENSION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (01:56:03)
MOTION: Appoint Jeff Arthur, James H. Bridges, Robert Juneman, Al Melone,
Gary Parkin, Tim Sesler, Ralph Taboada, and George Turner; re -advertise for
one vacancy on the Pension Oversight Committee; and conduct meetings once
per month.
Motion/Second: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Mayor Mensinger
The motion carried 4-1:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Monahan
Absent: None
MOTION: Re -advertise Pension Oversight Committee Appointments
Motion/Second: Council Member Monahan/
Motion failed for the lack of a second.
ACTION:
6. City Council appointed and filled eight regular member vacancies on the
Pension Oversight Committee: Jeff Arthur, James H. Bridges, Robert
Juneman, Al Melone, Gary Parking Tim Sesler, Ralph Taboada, and George
Turner to a term of April 2015 — April 2017; re -advertise for one vacancy on
the Pension Oversight Committee; and conduct meetings once per month.
TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE AD HOC COMMITTEE (02:01:57)
MOTION: Appoint Walt Davenport, George Sakioka, and Kerry Smith
Motion/Second: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried 5-0:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
MOTION: Cynthia McDonald
Motion/Second: Council Member Foley/Council Member Genis
The motion failed 2-3:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, and Council Member Genis
Noes: Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor
Mensinger
Absent: None
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MOTION: To re -advertise for one vacancy for one at -large representative on the
Traffic Impact Fee AD HOC Committee.
Motion/Second: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried 3-0:
Ayes: Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor
Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Council Member Foley, and Council Member Genis
Discussion ensued on qualifications and job description for the Traffic Impact Fee
AD HOC Committee. (02:02:55)
ACTION:
7. City Council appointed and filled three regular member vacancies: Walt
Davenport - at -large representative, George Sakioka - major developers'
representative, and Kerry Smith - small developers' representative, on the
Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee: Walt Davenport, George Sakioka, and
Kerry Smith to a term of April 2015 — April 2019; and re- advertise for one
vacancy for one at -large representative on the Traffic Impact Fee AD HOC
Committee.
City Council recessed for a break at 7:55 p.m.
City Council reconvened the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
BIKEWAY AND WALKABILITY COMMITTEE (02:14:00)
MOTION: Appoint Leah Ersoylu
Motion/Second: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Genis
The motion carried 5-0:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
MOTION: Appoint Flo Martin
Motion/Second: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried 5-0:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
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MOTION: Appoint Jim Erickson
Motion/Second: Council Member Foley/Council Member Genis
The motion carried 5-0:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
MOTION: Appoint Jim Kerins
Motion/Second: Council Member Genis/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried 5-0:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
MOTION: Appoint Tony Capitella
Motion/Second: Mayor Mensinger/Council Member Genis
The motion carried 5 -0 -
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
MOTION: Appoint James Kane
Motion/Second: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Mayor Mensinger
The motion carried 5-0:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
MOTION: Appoint Richard J. Huffman, II
Motion/Second: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Foley
The motion carried 4-1:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, and Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
Noes: Mayor Mensinger
Absent: None
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MOTION: Appoint Cynthia McDonald
Motion/Second: Council Member Foley/Council Member Genis
The motion failed 2-3:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, and Council Member Genis
Noes: Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor
Mensinger
Absent: None
MOTION: Appoint John C. Merrill
Motion/Second: Council Member Genis/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried 5-0:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
MOTION: Appoint Donna Check
Motion/Second: Mayor Mensinger/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried 5-0:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
MOTION: Appoint Ralph Taboada
Motion/Second: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Mayor Mensinger
The motion carried 5-0:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
MOTION: Appoint Brent Stoll
Motion/Second: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Mensinger
The motion carried 4-1.
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Genis
Absent: None
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MOTION: Appoint Andrea Marr
Motion/Second: Council Member Foley/Council Member Genis
The motion carried 3-2:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, and Council Member
Monahan
Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Absent: None
MOTION: Appoint Jim Drain
Motion/Second: Council Member Genis/Council Member Foley
The motion failed 2-3:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, and Council Member Genis
Noes: Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor
Mensinger
Absent: None
MOTION: Appoint Max Poling '
Motion/Second. Mayor Mensinger/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried 4-1:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Foley
Absent: None
MOTION: Appoint Kathleen Brown
Motion/Second: Mayor Mensinger/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried 5-0:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
MOTION: Appoint Michael M.S. Chun
Motion/Second: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried 4-1:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Foley
Absent: None
ACTION:
8. City Council appointed and filled fifteen regular member vacancies on the
Bikeway and Walkability Committee: Kathleen Brown, Tony Capitelli, Donna
Check, Michael M.S. Chun, Jim Erickson, Leah Ersoylu, Richard J. Huffman, ll,
James Kane, Jim Kerins, Andrea Marr, Flo Martin, John C. Merrill, Max Poling,
Brent Stoll, and Ralph Taboada to a 2 year term.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (02:24:37)
7. BUDGET ADDENDUM TO ENGAGEMENT OF LEGAL SERVICES LETTER
WITH MEYERS, NAVE, RIBACK, SILVER & WILSON AS SPECIAL LEGAL
COUNSEL ON FAIRVIEW PARK
Mayor Mensinger recused himself due to a potential conflict and per the advice of
legal counsel. (02:24:41)
Public Comments:
Susan Shaw, Costa Mesa, spoke on legal parameters. (02:27:20)
Teresa Drain, Costa Mesa, requested an update of the meeting with U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Services. (02:28:25)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on attorney services; attorney's participation
at meetings; and not changing Fairview Park. (02:28:51)
Greg Ridge, Costa Mesa, spoke on the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife
letter; vernal pools protection; taxpayer's expenditures and the decomposed
granite path. (02:31:01)
Cindy B, Costa Mesa, requested an update from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife on the
decomposed granite path. (02:34:15)
Cindy Black, Costa Mesa, spoke on the DG path; communications with Mayor
Mensinger; and presented a slide presentation, which a copy will be kept on file
in the City Clerk's Office. (02:34:43)
Discussion ensued on U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife and U.S. Attorney's
Office investigation and the decomposed granite path; the vernal pools; adopted
procedures; and proper laws. (02:38:01)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Foley
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, and Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Mayor Mensinger (Potential conflict and per the advice of legal counsel)
Motion carried: 4-0
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ACTION:
City Council authorized the Mayor to execute a Budget Addendum, dated March
31, 2015, to the Legal Services Agreement with Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver &
Wilson ("Meyers Nave") for special counsel legal services in connection with
endangered species, environmental and other issues relating to Fairview Park.
8. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL POLICY 100-8 CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE, MEETING AND TRAINING EXPENDITURES — (02:44:04)
Executive Assistant Kelly Shelton provided the Staff Report on Council Policy
100-8. (02:44:37)
Discussion ensued on budgeted monies for Council travel. (02:46:08)
Public Comments:
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of Council Members travel being
approved at a Council Meeting. (02:47:26)
Teresa Drain, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of Council Members travel being
approved at a Council Meeting. (02:49:08)
Cindy B, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of Council Members travel being
approved at a Council Meeting. (02:49:50)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke on travel mileage; and recommended that
travel must be within the United States. (02:51:25)
Council Member Foley spoke on the State Law that requires reporting out on
conferences attended; and recommended that a staff report be prepared and
agendized for a Council Meeting to satisfy the requirements. (02:52:14)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Po Tem Righeimer/Council Member Foley
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, and Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer.
Nays: Mayor Mensinger
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 4-1
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ACTION: City Council amended the Council Policy 100-8 pertaining to City
Council conference, meeting and training expenditures that will include: travel
must be within the United States; and an increase in annual budget from $2,000
to $4,000 for each Council Member to attend conferences.
9. PARTICIPATION IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE AND
CONSIDERATION TO CANCEL THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 19,
2015 — (02:53:04)
Executive Assistant Kelly Shelton provided the Staff Report. (02:44:37)
Public Comments:
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on requiring City Council approval.
(02:54:14)
Teresa Drain, Costa Mesa, requested detailed information on the conference.
(02:54:59)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 5-0
No action was taken on No. 1 due to previous approval of Consent Calendar Item
No. 8.
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ADJOURNMENT in Memory of Joel Moskowitz'.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
Brenda Green, City Clerk
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SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF
COSTA MESA
April 14, 2015
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in a Special Closed
Session, on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 5:06 p.m. in Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa.
Council Member Monahan called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present: Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Sandra Genis
Council Member Gary Monahan
Council Members Absent: Mayor Stephen M. Mensinger
Mayor Pro Tem James M. Righeimer
Mayor Stephen M. Mensinger and Mayor Pro Tem James M. Righeimer were not in
attendance and are recused from participating on the item.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Thomas R. Hatch, Chief Executive Officer, and Labor Negotiator,
Agency Negotiator regarding Costa Mesa Police Association (CMPA), pursuant to
California Government Code Section 54957.6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None Received.
The meeting was recessed to Conference Room 5A for the closed session at 5:07 p.m.
The City Attorney stated there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The special meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
MINUTES ADOPTED on this 21St day of April, 2015.
Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, City Clerk
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