HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/09/2007 - Study Session - City CouncilREGULAR AJOURNED MEETING (STUDY SESSION) OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
January 9, 2007
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in a Regular
Adjourned Meeting (Study Session), on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at 4:40
p.m. in the Conference Room 1A of City Hall, 77, Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The
meeting was called to order by the Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever
Council Member Linda Dixon
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Wendy Leece
Mayor Allan Mansoor
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
Public Services Director, William Morris
Transportation Services Manager Peter Naghavi
Maintenance Services Manager Bruce Hartley
City Clerk Julie Folcik
(Council Member Dixon entered at 4:55 p.m.)
I. PUBLIC COMMENT
Judi Berry, Costa Mesa, speaking about the Orange County Transportation
Authority's "Go Local Program" and the extension of the 57 Freeway expressed
her desire that public hearings be held before a decision is made and projects
approved.
2. Mike Berry, Costa Mesa, commented that a review on the number, size and
necessity of buses, particularly on residential streets, should be evaluated before
other traffic calming suggestions are pursued.
3. Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, complained of the synchronization of signal lights at
Harbor Boulevard and Newport Boulevard as it does not allow enough time for
making a left-hand turn; and expressed concern for East 18th Street as the
concrete streets are deteriorating due to excessive vehicular weight.
4. Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, suggested that the Council focus on the
undergrounding of utilities, buying of deteriorated property for creating of new
park space and soccer fields; recommended the formation of a committee to
address airport issues and a new location in addition to John Wayne Airport, as
well as a committee on "blue sky" issues.
II. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
It was agreed to take Item No. 2 out of order.
2. Rule 20A Allocation Status and Pror)osed_Locations for Underclround inq of Overhead
Utilities.
William Morris, Director of Public Services, introduced Eddie Marquez, Southern
California Edison representative, who explained the use of the Rule 20 monies
pointing out that it would be 2011 before any new projects could be pursued. It was
agreed to continue the item to a future meeting.
1. Prioritizina of Current Citv Proiects.
William Morris, Director of Public Services briefed the Council relative to the
prioritizing of projects for the upcoming year. Discussion ensued relative to those
priorities. No action was taken by the City Council.
3. Proposal for Development of a Neiahborhood Traffic Manaaement Proaram.
Peter Naghavi summarized the agenda report outlining the procedures followed in
the drafting of the guidelines for a Traffic Management Program. No action was
taken on this item.
4. Emplovee of the Month
The City Council reviewed applications for Employee of the Month, a preference was
indicated, absent any objection. Announcement of the Employee of the Month would be
made at a subsequent City Council meeting.
III. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Council Member Katrina Foley requested that the staff look into the posting of athletic
field reservations posted on the website.
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever requested a follow-up report of the integrity of the concrete
street and for staff to look into the complaint relative to the timing of the traffic signal at
Harbor Boulevard and Newport Boulevard; requested a status report for the 57 Freeway
and the "Go Local" program; would like to know the number of buses versus the
ridership to review and possibly reduce the number of buses; he suggested that the
City move forward in pursuing the OCTA in studying of the undergrounding of the 55
Freeway; and asked for a status report on the airport issues.
Council Member Linda Dixon asked for an update on the state of Minnesota's voter
outreach to the elementary schools and requested staff to follow-up with some ideas of
how to implement such a program to increase voter turn -out; she also gave an update
on the possible location of a lighted home field for Pop Warner to be at the Davis Field.
IV. ADJOURNMENT:
The Mayor Pro Tem declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. The next
Regular Meeting will be held January 16, 2007, at 6:00 p.m.
LLAN R. MANSOOR, MAYOR
ATTEST:
J E FOLCIK, CITY CLERK
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