HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/19/2018 - City Council and Successor AgencyMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JUNE 19, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
The Closed Session was called to order by Mayor Genis at 4:07 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Foley, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor (arrived at 4:10 p.m.), and Mayor
Genis.
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION - NONE
The City Council recessed to Conference Room 5A at 4:10 p.m. for Closed Session to
consider the following items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Section 54957.6, California Government Code
Agency Designated Representative: Tamara Letourneau, Assistant City Manager
Name of Employee Organization: Costa Mesa Police Management Association
(CMPMA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9, California Government Code
Name of Case: Timothy Dadey, et al. v. City of Costa Mesa, Orange County
Superior Court of California, Case No. 30-2014-00757962-CU-CR-CJC.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9, California Government Code
Name of Case: The Kennedy Commission, et al. v. City of Costa Mesa, Orange
County Superior Court of California, Case No. 30-2016-00832585-CU-WM-CJC.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9, California Government Code
Name of Case: Orange County Catholic Worker, an unincorporated association:
Lisa Bell, Shawn Carroll, Melissa Fields, Larry Ford, Cameron Ralston, Kathy
Schuler, Gloria Shoemake, as individuals v. Orange County, City of Anaheim,
City of Costa Mesa, and City of Orange, United States District Court, Central
District of California — Southern Division, Case No. 8:18-cv-00155.
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5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9, California Government Code
Name of Case: Casa Capri Recovery, Inc. v. City of Costa Mesa, United States
District Court, Central District of California — Southern Division, Case No. 8:18-
cv-00329-JVS-PJW.
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
INITIATION OF LITIGATION — TWO POTENTIAL CASES
Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(4) of Section 54956.9, California Government Code
7. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: New Harbor Inn, 2205 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
APN: 422-193-24
Pursuant to Section 54956.8, California Government Code
Negotiating Parties: Thomas R. Hatch, City Manager and 2205 Harbor LLC, Ming
Chen and Hsiang Chen
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
The City Council reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:01)
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Genis at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
at Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:14) - Council Member Righeimer
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:00:36)
Pastor Jordan Hansen, Newport Mesa Church, Costa Mesa
ROLL CALL (00:01:16)
Present: Council Member Foley, Council Member Righeimer (left at 10:55 p.m.),
Council Member Stephens, Mayor Pro Mansoor, and Mayor Genis.
Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager Tom Hatch, City Attorney Thomas Duarte, Assistant
City Manager Tamara Letourneau, Economic and Development Services Director Barry
Curtis, Public Services Director Raja Sethuraman, and City Clerk Brenda Green.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT (00:01:32) - City Attorney Duarte
reported on Closed Session #6, in which the City Council, on a vote of 5-0, directed staff
to initiate litigation in two separate cases and the defendants will be identified when the
complaints are filed.
COIN: Ex Parte Communications pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2-238 (b) - NONE
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ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:02:00) - "Costa Mesa Minute" was played featuring upcoming
events and activities in the community.
PRESENTATION (00:04:08)
Mayor's Award — Mr. Scott Williams, a retired first lieutenant in the US Army, Vietnam
veteran, an active volunteer in Costa Mesa and Orange County, and for serving on the
Freedom Committee of Orange County, received the Mayor's Award for his years of
service to the community.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:15:53)
Rebecca Trahan, Costa Mesa, spoke on ethics; integrity; Council Members and
Commissioners; and requested an ethics policy. (00:16:15)
Tim Lewis, spoke against the Red Mountain project at Harbor and Hamilton. (00:18:28)
John Merrill, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Active Transportation Plan and against the
Paularino Channel trail. (00:21:32)
Richard Cohen, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Senior Commission. (00:24:37)
Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, spoke on collaboration. (00:25:47)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke against the Red Mountain project at Harbor and
Hamilton; and spoke on contaminated soil. (00:28:54)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on honoring Scott Williams; attendance at the open
house by OCTA; and the newly paved streets. (00:29:49)
Speaker, spoke on Keith Randle. (00:32:19)
Rocky Evans, Costa Mesa, requested expanding the skate park hours. (00:35:06)
Speaker, spoke on a South Pointe construction project on 18th Street; and Melia Homes
construction on Irvine Boulevard. (00:36:22)
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
(00:39:20)
Council Member Righeimer spoke on working together; and his years of service.
(00:39:30)
Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor requested an update on the skate park hours. (00:40:55)
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Council Member Foley congratulated the graduates; spoke on her years of service;
Costa Mesa Home Tour on December 6, 2018; requested a copy of the petition from the
Mesa Del Mar residents, which supported the Paularino Channel; thanked the Cultural
Arts committee for the Art on the 5th; spoke in support of expanding the skate park
hours; requested a liaison meeting on the OC Fair Master Site Plan; and congratulated
Harley Rouda. (00:41:15)
Mayor Genis spoke on providing public comments to the California Department of
Public Health regarding the Orange County Needle Exchange Program; homeless
issues in Talbert park; and the removal of pampas grass. (00:44:21)
Council Member Stephens congratulated the graduates; spoke on education; and the
library. (00:46:31)
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:48:15)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Righeimer/Council Member Foley
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 9
except for 1, 8 and 9.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member Stephens,
Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor, and Mayor Genis.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
2. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETINGS OF MAY 1, 2018 AND MAY
15, 2018 AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 29, 2018
ACTION:
City Council approved the minutes of May 1, 2018, May 15, 2018 and May 29,
2018.
3. SUB -RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO
RECEIVE A GRANT UNDER THE FY 2017 URBAN AREAS SECURITY
INITIATIVE (UASI)
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-41, read by title only, which
authorizes the City Manager or his designee to execute the attached Sub -
Recipient Agreement with the City of Santa Ana to receive a grant under the
FY 2017 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program; and
2. Authorized the Police Department to accept FY 2017 UASI reimbursement
funds allocated to the City of Costa Mesa in an amount not to exceed $2,125.
This amount will reimburse the Fire Department and approve City personnel
who assist with the instruction and delivery of approved UASI courses; and
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3. Approved Budget Adjustment No. 18-017 in the amount of $2,125 to increase
revenue and appropriate the grant funds to the Police Department's operating
budget.
4. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE 32ND
DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2018 ORANGE
COUNTY FAIR
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the 2018 contract for traffic management services
between the Costa Mesa Police Department and the 32nd District Agricultural
Association for the Orange County Fair; and
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the contract.
5. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE 32ND
DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR DESIGNATED YEAR-
ROUND EVENTS AT THE ORANGE COUNTY FAIR AND EVENT CENTER
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the 2018 contract for traffic management services
between the Costa Mesa Police Department and the 32nd District Agricultural
Association for all designated year-round events at the Orange County Fair and
Event Center. The term of the agreement is June 1, 2018, through May 31,
2019. The maximum amount that the City will be paid under the contract is
$75,250.00; and
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the contract.
6. HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FY 18-19
ACTION:
City Council adopted Joint Resolution No. 18-40, read by title only, approving the
Housing Authority Budget for Housing and Community Development (HCD)
expenses for FY 18-19.
7. RENEWED MEASURE M (M2) ELIGIBILITY
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the City's Maintenance of Effort (MOE) for Fiscal Year
2018-2019; and
2. Approved the City's Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for
Fiscal Year 2018-2019 through Fiscal Year 2024-2025; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 18-42, read by title only, for the Pavement
Management Plan; and
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4. Authorized the City Engineer to submit the Pavement Management Plan.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2600 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 18-10 "A" FOR $937.90
AND 18-11 FOR $2,400,182.28; AND CITY OPERATING EXPENSES FOR
$4,371,297.55; AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME
ARE TO BE PAID (00:48:54)
Public Comments:
Speaker, spoke on Sober Living Homes and legal bills; and upholding codes.
(00:49:04)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor/Mayor Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor, and Mayor Genis.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2600.
8. RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO THE CALLING OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018 (00:51:34)
Public Comments:
Speaker, requested clarification on the item. (00:51:52)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Stephens/Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor, and Mayor Genis.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-37, read by title only and waived
further reading, calling and giving notice to conduct a General Municipal
Election on November 6, 2018 for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the full
term of two years; and election of three members of the City Council from the
third, fourth, and fifth districts, for the full term of four years; and
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2. Adopted Resolution No. 18-38, read by title only and waived further
reading, requesting the Orange County Board of Supervisors to consolidate
the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election and to
issue instruction to the Orange County Registrar of Voters Elections
Department to provide specific services in the conduct of the consolidated
election; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 18-39, read by title only and waived further reading,
adopting regulations pertaining to Candidates Statements submitted to the
voters at a General Municipal Election to be held on November 6, 2018.
9. EXTENSION OF HELICOPTER SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
HUNTINGTON BEACH (00:52:23)
Public Comments:
Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of AirBorne Law Enforcement
Services (ABLE).
Speaker, spoke in support of ABLE. (00:54:00)
Discussion ensued on the County Sheriff Department's Helicopter program; the
current contract; helicopter hours; and ABLE program and costs. (00:54:29)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Righeimer/Mayor Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor, and Mayor Genis.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the amendment to the agreement with Huntington
Beach for public safety helicopter support services; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 7:00 p.m. (Resolution No. 05-55): (01:01:57)
1. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT (01:02:00)
Tamara Letoumeau, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report. (01:02:14)
Public Hearing opened:
Speaker, requested clarification on the per capita income factor. (01:03:45)
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Public Hearing closed.
Ms. Letoumeau clarified the per capita income factor. (01:04:07)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Righeimer/Mayor Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor, and Mayor Genis.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-43, read by title only, establishing the
Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Appropriations Limit for the City of Costa Mesa at
$233,404,433 by using the County of Orange's population growth for population
adjustment, and the California per capita income growth for inflationary adjustment.
2. FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 BUDGET (01:04:41)
Tom Hatch, City Manager, provided an introduction of the FY 18-19 Budget.
(01:04:57)
Tamara Letoumeau, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report. (01:07:26)
Council Member Righeimer spoke on the Special Event rates. (01:14:23)
Discussion ensued on overhead rates; overtime rates; rates for the Orange County
Fair agreements; and new salary negotiations. (01:17:41)
Public Hearing opened:
Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the updated Special Event rates;
and spoke on the Finance and Pension Advisory Committee's (FIPAC)
recommendations. (01:29:25)
Speaker, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the updated Special Event rates; and
spoke on the FIPAC's recommendations. (01:43:38)
Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, spoke on the FIPAC's recommendations and reducing
spending; reduced sales tax receipts; and spoke in support of public safety and
specific strategies. (01:45:13)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on reducing spending; appeal fees; CIP projects;
and spoke in support of the Contingency Fund. (01:48:24)
Lance Urata, Volunteer Regional Commissioner for American Youth Soccer
organization, spoke on putting the field use fees in an escrow account. (01:51:04)
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Mark Arblaster, spoke on field use fees for Group 1. (01:53:14)
Speaker, spoke against the $10 per player fee; and spoke on using the parks.
(01:56:18)
Brett Eckles, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Kaiser and Davis projects; and the $10 per
player fee. (01:57:38)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on reducing spending; and adding money to the
reserves. (02:00:44)
Jose Duarte, Commissioner of Costa Mesa Youth Soccer League, spoke on the
$10 per player fee and putting the field use fees in an escrow account. (02:02:46)
Public Hearing closed.
Council Member Foley spoke on her 10 Point Plan to cut expenses and increase
revenue without increasing fees and taxes to residents. (02:04:11)
Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor spoke on balancing the budget. (02:15:32)
Discussion ensued on the funding for the Costa Mesa High School (CMHS)
bleachers account; and Business License Fee for the Orange County Fairgrounds.
(02:16:55)
Mayor Genis spoke on Orange County Fair vendor fees; sponsorships; brochure
ads; Fairview Park bike trails; utilities; international tourists; and new programs.
(02:21:50)
Council Member Righeimer spoke on employee overtime; consulting fees; CIP
budget approval; legal costs; and the Contingency Fund. (02:38:48)
Council Member Foley spoke on her 10 Point Plan. (02:45:55)
Council Member Stephens spoke on grants for the school district; funds to address
homelessness; Budget Analyst and Tax Auditing Specialist positions; Lions Park
playground; $10 per player fee; Business License fee; and consulting fees.
(02:50:16)
Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor spoke on the implications of budget cuts. (03:01:10)
Mayor Genis spoke on hiring a consultant to pursue revenue. (03:02:50)
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Foley/None (03:10:28)
MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 18-48, adopting the City of Costa Mesa FY 18-
19 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget including all items listed on the
Budget Addendum including the proposed amendments with the following changes:
a. Eliminate the Budget Analyst and Tax Auditing Specialist positions.
b. Not include the $10 per player fee program.
c. Only include the fees for the ROCKs Summer Program and Senior
Center Administrative to non-residents.
d. Reduce overtime in all departments by 5%, which would be a savings of about
$200,000.
e. Reduce consulting line item by $300,000 across the board.
f. Eliminate CIP Budget approval from the following: FY2015-16 CMHS Stadium
Bleachers for $50,000 and $625,000 for FY16-17; 19th Street to Greenville
Banning Channel for $250,000; FY 2015-16 for $690,000; FY 2014-15 for
$60,000; and Placentia Connector Trails for $885,000.
g. Reduce the Landscaping and Sprinklers Budget by $65,000.
h. Reduce the budget for Utilities (electricity/water) cut by $217,000;
Communications cut by $58,000; and Legal costs (not fees) cut by $100,000.
Motion died due to lack of a second.
CITY COUNCIL VOTED ON THE ITEMS SEPARATELY AND IN THE
FOLLOWING ORDER:
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COST RECOVERY FEES
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Genis/Council Member Righeimer (03:13:42)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, and Mayor Genis.
Nays: Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor
Absent: None
Motion carried: 4-1
ACTION:
City Council adopted the Development Services cost recovery fees Resolution
No. 18-44, read by title only.
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FEES
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Genis/Council Member Righeimer (03:16:35)
MOTION: To adopt the Parks and Community Services Fees with the provision
that the field use fees collected be designated for field improvements.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Foley/Council Member
Stephens (03:17:18)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: To adopt the Parks and Community Services fees
Resolution No. 18-45, read by title only, with the following provisions: The fee
increases, or the creation of new fees, are to be applied to non-resident
participants only pertaining to: 1) Senior Center Travel Program, 2) ROCKs
Summer Program, and 3) Aquatics Programs.
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem
Mansoor, and Mayor Genis.
Nays: Council Member Righeimer
Absent: None
Motion carried: 4-1
ACTION:
City Council adopted the Parks and Community Services fees Resolution No. 18-
45, read by title only, with the following provisions: The fee increases, or the
creation of new fees, are to be applied to non-resident participants only
pertaining to: 1) Senior Center Travel Program, 2) ROCKs Summer Program,
and 3) Aquatics Programs.
SPECIAL EVENT RATES FEE
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Righeimer/None (03:29:32)
MOTION: To not adopt the Special Event rates fee.
Motion died due to lack of a second.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Genis /Council Member Stephens (03:30:34)
MOTION: To adopt the Special Event rates fee Resolution No. 18-46, read by
title only.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem
Mansoor, and Mayor Genis.
Nays: Council Member Righeimer
Absent: None
Motion carried: 4-1
ACTION:
City Council adopted the Special Event rates fee Resolution No. 18-46, read by
title only.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR SALARY/JOB DESCRIPTION
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Foley/Mayor Genis (03:30:57)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor, and Mayor Genis.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
Approved the job description and salary Resolution No. 18-47, read by title only,
for the Economic Development Administrator.
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FY 18-19 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Righeimer/Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor
(03:32:00)
MOTION: To adopt the budget with the following provisions: Keep 1 million in the
Contingency Fund and transfer $625,000 from the (CMHS) bleachers account.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION #1/SECOND: Council Member Stephens/Council
Member Foley (03:37:38)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION #1: To adopt the budget with the following provisions:
Eliminate the Budget Analyst and Tax Auditing Specialist positions and do not
transfer the $625,000.
Mayor Genis spoke in support of the two positions in the Finance Department.
(03:38:05)
Council Member Righeimer spoke in support of the two positions in the Finance
Department. (03:39:20)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION #2/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor/Mayor Genis
(03:41:23)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION #2: To adopt the budget with the following provisions:
Transfer $40,000 from the Capital Improvement Project Fund to the General
Fund with a $500,000 Contingency Fund.
Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor withdrew his second to Council Member Righeimer's
original motion. (03:43:26)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION #3/SECOND: Council Member Stephens/Council
Member Righeimer (03:44:40)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION #3: Eliminate the two positions in the Finance
Department and keep the Contingency Fund at $500,000.
Council Member Foley spoke in support of Council Member Stephens' motion
and spoke on a $300,000 reduction on the consulting line. (03:46:00)
Discussion ensued on Kimley-Horn's contract; and consulting costs. (03:48:00)
Council Member Stephens spoke to amend his motion and keep the Contingency
Fund at $700,000. (03:54:00)
Mayor Genis spoke against Council Member Stephens' motion. (03:55:08)
Discussion ensued on the reduction in the legal costs. (03:56:35)
Council Member Stephens spoke to amend his motion and transfer $40,000 from
the CMHS bleachers account. (04:07:20)
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Council Member Righeimer withdrew his second to Council Member Stephens'
substitute motion #3. (04:10:04)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION #4/SECOND: Mayor Genis/Council Member Righeimer
(04:10:05)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION #4: To approve Resolution No. 18-48, ready by title only,
adopting the City of Costa Mesa FY 18-19 Operating and Capital Improvement
Budget as proposed with a $500,000 Contingency Fund, direct staff to transfer
$40,000 from the CMHS bleachers account and bring back for Council
consideration the CIP program.
Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor spoke to supporting the motion. (04:11:16)
Council Member Foley spoke to supporting the motion. (04:13:14)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION #4/SECOND: Mayor Genis/Council Member Righeimer
SUBSTITUTE MOTION #4: To approve Resolution No. 18-48, read by title only,
adopting the City of Costa Mesa FY 18-19 Operating and Capital Improvement
Budget as proposed with a $500,000 Contingency Fund, direct staff to transfer
$40,000 from the CMHS bleachers account and bring back for Council
consideration the CIP program.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem
Mansoor, and Mayor Genis.
Nays: Council Member Stephens
Absent: None
Motion carried: 4-1
ACTION:
City Council approved Resolution No. 18-48, read by title only, adopting the City
of Costa Mesa FY 18-19 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget as
proposed with a $500,000 Contingency Fund, directed staff to transfer $40,000
from the CMHS bleachers account and bring back for Council consideration the
CIP program.
City Council recessed into a break at 10:16 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 10:34 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. JAIL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (USA)
INC. AND THE CITY OF COSTA MESA (04:33:22)
Bryan Glass, Police Captain, presented the staff report. (04:33:37)
No public comments on this item.
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Righeimer/Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor, and Mayor Genis.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the Professional Services Agreement for jail services
between G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. and the City of Costa Mesa; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and future amendments
to the agreement.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION, SENIOR, AND
PLANNING COMMISSIONS (04:37:05)
Brenda Green, City Clerk, presented the staff report. (04:37:20)
No public comments on this item.
SENIOR COMMISSION
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Genis/Council Member Righeimer
MOTION: Appoint Richard Cohen to fill the regular member vacancy with a term
expiration of February 2021 on the Senior Commission.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor, and Mayor Genis.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council appointed Richard Cohen to fill the regular member vacancy with a
term expiration of February 2021 on the Senior Commission.
PLANNING AND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONS
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Genis/None (04:40:50)
MOTION: Appoint Teresa Drain to the Planning Commission.
Motion died due to lack of a second.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Righeimer/Mayor Genis (04:42:18)
MOTION: Appoint Dave Ball to the Planning Commission and Teresa Drain to the
Parks and Recreation Commission.
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SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor/None (04:43:38)
MOTION: Appoint Brett Eckles to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Motion died due to lack of a second.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Stephens/Council Member
Foley (04:44:45)
MOTION: Appoint Jim Erickson to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley and Council Member Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor and Mayor Genis.
Absent: None
Motion failed: 2-3
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Righeimer/Mayor Genis (04:50:37)
ORIGINAL MOTION: Appoint Dave Ball to the Planning Commission and Teresa
Drain to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Righeimer and Mayor Genis.
Nays: Council Member Foley, Council Member Stephens and Mayor Pro Tem
Mansoor.
Absent: None
Motion failed: 2-3
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor/None (04:52:58)
MOTION: Appoint Brett Eckles to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Motion died due to lack of a second.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Genis/None (04:53:13)
MOTION: Appoint Teresa Drain to the Planning Commission.
Motion died due to lack of a second.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Foley/Council Stephens (04:53:37)
MOTION: Appoint Jonathan Zich to fill the regular member vacancy with a term
expiration of February 2019 on the Planning Commission.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Stephens and Mayor Pro Tem
Mansoor.
Nays: Council Member Righeimer and Mayor Genis.
Absent: None
Motion carried: 3-2
ACTION:
City Council appointed Jonathan Zich to fill the regular member vacancy with a
term expiration of February 2019 on the Planning Commission.
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2.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Foley/Council Member Stephens (04:54:45)
MOTION: Appoint Manuel Chavez to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley and Council Member Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor and Mayor Genis.
Absent: None
Motion failed: 2-3
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Genis/Council Member Foley (04:55:14)
MOTION: Appoint Jim Erickson to fill the regular member vacancy with a term
expiration of February 2021 on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Stephens and Mayor Genis.
Nays: Council Member Righeimer and Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor.
Absent: None
Motion carried: 3-2
ACTION:
City Council appointed Jim Erickson to fill the regular member vacancy with a term
expiration of February 2021 on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF PROCEDURES TO CHANGE VOTING OPTIONS
FOR THE NOVEMBER 2018 ELECTION (04:56:24)
Dan Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the staff report. (04:56:27)
Mayor Genis spoke on bringing forth the item. (04:57:17)
Public Comments:
Steven Chan, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of a review of procedures.
(05:04:51)
Speaker, spoke in support of a review of procedures. (05:07:47)
Speaker, spoke against a review of procedures. (05:10:41)
Speaker, spoke in support of a review of procedures. (05:13:20)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of a review of procedures.
(05:16:18)
Speaker, spoke in support of a review of procedures. (05:19:16)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of a review of procedures.
(05:22:17)
Rick Huffman, Costa Mesa, spoke against a review of procedures. (05:23:43)
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Public Comments closed.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Stephens/Council Member Foley
MOTION: To receive and file the report. (05:26:30)
Council Member Stephen spoke on the motion. (05:26:32)
Mayor Genis spoke on the issue. (05:30:26)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Genis/None
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Direct staff to prepare the necessary materials to place
Proposal 1 on the ballot for November 2018. (05:33:36)
Motion died due to lack of a second.
Council Member Foley spoke on the issue. (05:34:01)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Stephens/Council Member Foley
MOTION: To receive and file the report.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Stephens and Mayor Pro Tem
Mansoor.
Nays: Mayor Genis
Abstain: None
Absent: Council Member Righeimer
Motion carried: 3-1-0-1
ACTION:
City Council received and filed the report.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS - NONE
REPORT — CITY MANAGER - NONE
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
ADJOURNMENT — The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:40 p.m. in memory of Dave
Walker.
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Minutes adopted on this 17th day of July, 2018.
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Sandra L. Genis, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Brenda GreeA, City Clerk
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