HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/2007 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
April 17, 2007
The City Council meeting of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in regular
session April 17, 2007, at 5:06 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair
Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor.
I. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mayor Allan Mansoor
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever
Council Member Linda Dixon
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Wendy Leece
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
City Clerk Julie Folcik
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
Mayor Mansoor recessed the meeting at 5:07 p.m, to the closed session in
Conference Room 1 B.
III. CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Leqal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Significant
exposure to litigation, one case, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b)(1).
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to
California Government Code Section 54957.6: Aaencv desianated
representatives: Allan Roeder, Citv Manaaer and Steve Mandoki,
Administrative Services Director. Emplovee oraanizations: Costa
Mesa Citv Emplovee Association (CMCEA). Costa Mesa
Firefiqhters Association (CMFA), Costa Mesa Police Officers
Association (CMPOA). and Costa Mesa Police Manaq_ ement
Association (CMPMA), Confidential Emplovees.
The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 6:19 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Mayor Allan Mansoor
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION - Reverend Doctor Karen Stoyanoff,
Orange Coast Unitarian Church
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mayor Allan Mansoor
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever
Council Member Linda Dixon
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Wendy Leece
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
Development Services Director Donald Lamm
Public Services Director William Morris
Chief of Police Christopher Shawkey
Police Field Operations Capt. Ron Smith
Assistant Planner Rebecca Robbins
City Clerk Julie Folcik
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Kimberly Barlow reported that no action was taken on the
closed session items.
PRESENTATIONS
City Manager Allan Roeder announced a neighborhood townhall
meeting would be held regarding the topic of physical changes and that of
activities at Paularino Park, on May 2, 2007, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,
at Paularino School.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Anne Hoaan Shereshevskv. Costa Mesa, sua_ Bested reauirina the
clear displav of addresses on homes for better visibilitv and
emeraencv response: advised of the unavailability of census
information reaardina centurians within the Citv commentina that
she attended a birthdav celebration for a 108 vear-old resident and
would be soon be celebratina with a woman who is to be 101 vear-
old: and commented that as a araduate of Leadership Tomorrow.
she encouraaed involvement in the worthwhile program.
2. Bree Rombi. Huntinaton Beach resident and member of Oranae
Countv Habitat for Humanitv. addressed the need for affordable
housina. spoke about sub -standard housina. and encouraaed
Council to support affordable housina_ in Costa Mesa and in Orana_e
Countv.
3. Joe Tvndall, Costa Mesa, spoke about affordable healthcare and
urged Council to support Senate Bill 840, the California Universal
Healthcare Act. He advised the bill has been re -introduced and
asked the Council to encouraae the support of Assemblyman Van
Tran and Senator Tom Harman.
4. Richard Lara. Huntinaton Beach. ura_ed Council to ask the
Governor not to veto Senate Bill 840, noting that 50 percent of
bankruptcies are because of medical debts.
5. Dr. Paul Flanaaan. Costa Mesa. provided facts on medical
insurance coveraae and emphasized the need for healthcare
reform and of affordable and auality healthcare.
6. Allan Beek. Newport Beach, commented on Senate Bill 840 and
pointed out the impact on emeraencv rooms and the monev-saving
benefits. He urged Council to ask the Governor not to veto the bill.
7. Shirlev Conqer. Corona Del Mar, shared a chart relatina to
healthcare expenditure and average life-expectencies of other
countries and pointing out those countries that have a universal
healthcare system: and encouraaed Council support of the bill.
8. Vern Nelson. Huntinaton Beach, addressed the arauments and
misconceptions of Senate Bill 840 and encouraaed Council to
endorse the bill. He invited the audience to a discussion panel held
on April 19. 2007, at 7:00 p.m., at the Neiahborhodd Communitv.
Center and a_ ave the website of www.onecarenow.orq for more
information.
9. Judi Berrv. Costa Mesa. commented on a reauest she received for
campaign contribution to a Citv organization that she recoa_ nized as
a Polictical Action Committee (_PAC): and inauired on the
status of the complaints made in the previous election relative
to Citv emplovees acceptance of campaian contributions and use
the appearance of emplovees in campaign literature.
10. Terry Shaw. Costa Mesa and representative of the Costa Mesa
Historical Society. invited the public to their next event to be held on
April 22, 2007, at 2:00 p.m.. at 1870 Anaheim Avenue, Costa
Mesa. He announced the Neiahbors for Neiahbors Spring Clean-
up Event to be held on April 28. 2007. from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m., at Fairview Park.
V. COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Council Member Wendy Leece encouraged involvement in the Costa
Mesa Senior Center programs, activities, classes, and trips; complimented
City staff for the maintenance of the City Parks and encouraged the public
to enjoy them.
Mayor Allan Mansoor expressed condolences to the family of Danny
Santee who was tragically killed while serving in Iraq; noted that he worked
for the City Fire Department as an intern and his father is a retired Police
Sergeant. He stated that he will be closing the meeting tonight in memory
of Daniel Santee.
Council Member Katrina Foley noted the passing of Danny Santee, former
San Clemente Council Woman Stephanie Dorey, and the tradegy of
Virginia Tech. She announced the annual meeting of the Mesa Del Mar
Homeowners Association to be held on April 18, 2007, at Sonora
Elementary; that the Blue Ribbon Committee would conduct a tour of the
Orange Coast River Park to held over the weekend from 8:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.; suggested the promotion of the City's high school events via
City's channel; reported on a meeting of the Building Industry Association
regarding green building programs; requested an update on the EI Camino
Center and an analysis of the Governor's healthcare plan versus Senate
Bill 840; and suggested looking into the acquisition of City's foreclosed
property to create affordable housing.
Council Member Linda Dixon expressed condolences to the Santee
Family.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS, 1 THROUGH 12,
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Items
Nos. 1 through 11, except for Consent Calendar Items Nos. 9 and 12.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member Linda
Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council
Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
1. Readina Folder.
The following claims were received and processed by the City
Clerk: Jose Luis Mojica Hernandez and Justin Morgan.
The following requests for Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses
were received and processed:
Detroit Project LLC, for the Detroit Bar, 843 W. 19th Street, for a
stock transfer of an existing type 48 (on -sale general).
Inland Food Enterprises LLC, for COSI (a restaurant), 901 South
Coast Drive, Suite C-180, for an original type 41 (on -sale beer
and wine for a bona fide eating place).
2. Corrected Reaular Meetina of February 6, 2007 and Adjourned
Reaular Meetina/Study Session of March 13. 2007.
ACTION: Approved.
3. Warrant Resolution 2156, fundina Pavroll No. 706 for $2,343,837
and Pavroll No. 705A for $21.397.20. and Citv operatina_ expenses
for $879,665.50 includina Pavroll deductions.
ACTION: Resolution adopted.
4. Warrant Resolution 2157, funding_ Citv operatina_ exp_ enses for
$1,275.352.32.
ACTION: Resolution adopted.
5. Aareement with C.J. Seaerstrom & Sons, qrantinq access riahts to
portions of their propertv for the .construction staging area for the
Fairview/1-405 Widenina Proiect. Harbor/I-405 Improvement
Proiect and Susan Street Exit Ramp Proiect.
ACTION: Approved; authorized City Manager and/or City Attorney
to make minor revisions to the License Agreement based on final
discussions with C.J. Segerstrom; authorized the Mayor and Clerk
to sign; authorized the City Attorney and City Manager to prepare
and execute agreements with Contractors for the use of the
construction staging area per terms.
6. Aareement between the Costa Mesa Police Department and the
32nd District Agricultural Association, to provide traffic
manaaement services for all desianated Interim Events of the
Orange Countv Fair and Exposition Center, beqinninq April 1, 2007
through December 31. 2007. in the amount of $50,000.
ACTION: Approved; authorized the City Manager to sign.
7. Reauest from Fire Ena_ ineer Godshall for Leave of Absence until
September 29, 2007.
ACTION: Approved.
8. A report on Interim Ordinance No. 07-6. Placina a Moratorium on
the approval of anv subdivisions. Use Permits. Variances. or anv_
other applicable entitlement which would allow for existing_
Industrially zoned parcels to be subdivided into Industrial
Condominiums in the Citv of Costa Mesa.
ACTION: Received and filed; and set the date of hearing for May 1,
2007 for a possible time extension.
10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA. AGREEING WITH THE REQUEST
OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO RELINQUISH THE RIGHT-
OF-WAY FOR THAT PORTION OF BRISTOL STREET AND RED
HILL AVENUE ON STATE ROUTE 73.
(a) Cooperative Agreement, with the State of California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans), for relinquishment of a
portion of Bristol Street and Red Hill Avenue.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 07-38; approved agreement
and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA. AUTHORIZING RECORDS
DESTRUCTION FOR THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA. PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 75-60.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 07-39.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA. CALIFORNIA. AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS
TO ACCOMMODATE CITY'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE UPGRADE_: at
1701 Golf Course Drive. from T -Mobile.
Ann Hogan Shereshevsky, Costa Mesa, asked for a clarification on the
matter.
The City Manager responded that this is an agreement with T -Mobile
noting their share of payment for the electronic panel upgrade
and payment for lease hold to place an antenna at the golf course.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 07-40.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member Linda
Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council
Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None,
12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA. APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT GP -07-01 WHICH AMENDS THE CIRCULATION
ELEMENT OF THE 2000 GENERAL PLAN TO REDESIGNATE GISLER
AVENUE AND GISLER BRIDGE OVER THE SANTA ANA RIVER
FROM SECONDARY ARTERIAL TO RIGHT-OF-WAY RESERVE
STATUS.
Mayor Mansoor announced that this item required a public hearing and
requested a continuance to the meeting of May 1, 2007.
Ann Hogan Shereshevsky, Costa Mesa, inquired on the 19th Street bridge.
Public Services Manager William Morris summarized the staff report, and
in response to the speaker stated the 19th Street bridge and stated
that it was not included in this agreement.
MOTION: Continue to the meeting of May 1, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., for a
public hearing.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member
Katrina Foley.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council
Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for a public hearing
to consider:
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal of the Plannina Commission's denial of
Plannina Application PA -07-04. for The Savwitz Company. to allow
a common interest
development conversion of four apartment units to condominiums
with a variance from private open space requirements for two
second -floor balconies (10 ft. minimum dimension required: 5 ft. -10
in. and 8 ft. -6 in. minimum dimensions proposed), located at 679 W.
18th Street. in an R3 (_Multiple Family Residential) zone.
Environmental determination: exempt.
The Affidavits of Publication and of Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's
Office.
The Mayor advised that a request has been received from the appellant to
continue the item.
MOTION: Continue to the meeting of May 1, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member Linda
Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council
Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
1. From the meeting of April 3, 2007, second reading and adoption of
Ordinance No. 07-7, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA. REZONING 2089
AND 2099 HARBOR BOULEVARD AND 511 HAMILTON STREET
FROM C2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TO PDC
(PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL) BY ADOPTION OF
REZONE PETITION R-07-01.
Anna Lauri, representative of Red Mountain Retail Group,
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encouraged Council's approval of the ordinance.
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 07-7, read by title only, and
waived further reading.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member
Linda Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley,
Council Member. Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
2. From the meetina of January 2. 2007, Gana Initiative: Enforcement.
Suppression, Intervention and Prevention Strategies.
Police Chief Christopher Shawkey and Police Captain Ron Smith
presented the staff report.
With regards to the progress of the Newport Mesa Unified School
District (NMUSD) on reducing the the number of truancies per day
the Mayor suggested a meeting with the Principal at the fourth
and fifth truancy incident.
Ken Blankshain, Fountain Valley, expressed opposition to daytime
curfews and spoke about an ad-hoc group called Citizens for
Responsible and Constitutional Laws who are opposed to daytime
curfew in Orange County and the State of California.
Rod Yardley, Costa Mesa, opposed daytime curfews in Costa Mesa
and presented a petition of 490 signatures opposing daytime
curfews. He commented that daytime curfew is not a solution to
the gang problem and expressed support of Police to fight gang
activity.
Jeff Morris, Costa Mesa, spoke about the staff report and truancy
laws; and stated that daytime curfew assumes a minor's
presumption of guilt.
Stephanie Morris, Costa Mesa, quoted a resolution opposing
daytime curfew that was passed by the Orange County Board of
Education in 1997; expressed concern on being stopped by police
and trying to prove that she is homeschooled.
Rachael Godwin, Costa Mesa, shared three incidents from the City
of Monrovia relating to the approval of daytime curfew and
encouraged the Council to oppose daytime curfew in Costa Mesa.
Robin Nordell, Fullerton, spoke in opposition to daytime curfew and
commented on incidents relating to the Daytime Curfew Ordinance
of the City of Monrovia.
Tim Kuhlmann, Costa Mesa, commented that he is a father of
homeschooled children and shared his reasons for opposing
daytime curfew stating that it was a wrong solution, eroded
freedom, and opined it was bad for the City's image.
Mary Godwin, Costa Mesa, expressed appreciation of the Police
Department commenting that daytime curfew would place minors in
a defensive situation. She encouraged the Council not to support
daytime curfew.
David Kinkade, Costa Mesa, congratulated the Police Chief and
staff on the comprehensive staff report, stated that it is a great plan,
and encouraged Council to support the Gang Initiative Program.
Mike Berry, Costa Mesa, expressed concern on the approval of the
Gang Initiative Program without approval of a Truancy Ordinance
and commented on the need for involvement by the schools and
school district.
Jane Garland, Director of Project ASK, answered questions from
the City Council, commented on the 30 percent improvement on the
number of truancies due to the School Attendance Review Board
(SARB) process pointing out that there were 500 to 600 children
meeting with the District Attorney in the past two months.
Chris Bunyan, Costa Mesa, advised of a proposed Senate
bill amending California Penal Code 186.22 on gang activity
and extended sentencing.
Elisa Konan, Costa Mesa, commented on the unknown number of
home -schooled children in Costa Mesa and advised that she is a
member of four on-line lists of Orange County home -schooling
group that consist of over 700 members.
MOTION: Formally endorse the Police Department's "Gang
Initiative" as outlined in the staff report.
Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley, seconded by Council
Member Linda Dixon.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: The Council endorse the following
parts of the Police Department's "Gang Initiative": 1) to add an
additional Probation Officer to the Gang Detail; 2) add two (2)
additional Gang Officers; 3) to participate in Tri -Agency
Resources Gang Enforcement Team (TARGET); 4) greater
utilization of the School Resource .Officers (SRO) in
enforcement and suppression of gang activities; 5) provide
surveillance efforts, as needed; and 6) to hire two (2)
additional Police Officers for the Chief of Police to deploy, as
needed.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Eric Bever.
The substitute motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley,
Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION: Deny award and execution of the Professional
Services Agreement for Request for Proposal No. 1105 with
the Newport Mesa Unified School District for gang intervention
services.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Eric Bever.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Award Request for Proposal No. 1105 for
Gang Intervention Services to the Newport Mesa Unified School
District in the amount of $65,000 for a period of one year; and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Professional
Services Agreement.
Moved by Council Member Linda Dixon, seconded by Council
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Member Katrina Foley.
Police Chief Shawkey and Police Captain Smith responded to
questions, and explained the intervention and prevention
component of the Gang Initiative.
Mayor Mansoor expressed reservation on the effectiveness
and accountability of the intervention program. Mayor Pro Tem
Bever questioned the City's amount of $65,000 per year to fund
such a program stating that it was already federally funded.
Police Captain Smith explained the details of an intervention
position stating that the position would be contracted through
Project ASK. He commented that it would allow the City to oversee
the program.
Council Member Leece commented on parents responsibility for
their children, and the school district and teacher's involvement in
dealing with gang behaivor. She stated that she would like to see
more measurable results before supporting the program as part of
the Gang Initiative.
The substitute motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina
Foley
Noes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Wendy Leece
Absent: None.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Wendy Leece
Noes: Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina
Foley
Absent: None.
RECESS: The Mayor declared the meeting recessed at 8:49 p.m.
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
Urban Master Plan Screenina_ requests within the Westside Urban
Plan area for the followina:
(a). UMP -07-01 for 2068/2070 Maple Avenue. in the Mesa West
Residential Ownership Urban Plan area.
(b). UMP -07-02 for 635 W. 17th Street/1695 Superior Avenue in
the 19 West Urban Plan area.
Assistant Planner Rebecca Robbins briefed the staff report,
presented Urban Master Plan Screening UMP -07-01 located at
2068-2070 Maple Avenue, and answered questions from the City
Council.
Whit Riske along with David Otte, applicants for screening request
UMP -07-01, spoke about the green building design elements of the
proposed project.
The Assistant Planner presented Urban Master Plan Screening
UMP -07-02 located at 635 W. 17th Street/1695 Superior Avenue
and responded to City Council questions.
Mike Boudreaux, Architect for UMP -07-02, responded to questions
from City Council and stated that the 10,000 square -foot retail
space would be occupied by Growers Direct. Public Services
Director William Morris advised a traffic study would be done to
address the traffic impacts from the proposed project.
Council Member Foley expressed concern on the parking
design suggesting placing the parking lot on the rear of the
property.
Mayor Pro Tem Bever encouraged applicants to proceed forward
on the project. Mr. Boudreaux described the residential component
of the project and proposed one -bedroom units estimating 1,100
square feet on two levels.
Christian Eric, Costa Mesa, expressed support for the proposed
project and commended the mixed-use development.
MOTION: Receive and file report.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Eric Bever.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley,
Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
2. Reauest For Fee Waiver of Permit Fees and Deposits For
Construction Of The Veterans Memorial.
Mayor Mansoor announced an anonymous donor contributed to the
necessary permit fees and deposits for construction of the Veterans
Memorial.
Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch presented the staff report.
Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa Communify Foundation, spoke
briefly about the fundraising efforts and building progress of the
Veterans Memorial. The Mayor encouraged the public to
participate in funding to complete construction of the memorial.
Council Member Foley suggested to waive all permit fees
associated with the construction of the Veterans Memorial.
Terry Shaw, Costa Mesa, expressed support of the project and the
suggestion to waive all permit fees.
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, expressed support to waive all permit
fees and hoped that the community would contribute to completing
the construction of the memorial.
MOTION: Approve waiving of all the permit fees and deposits in
the amount of $2,078.9, and any future permit fees in association
with the Veterans Memorial, if redirection of the funds is agreed to
by the anonymous donor. Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever.
The City Attorney advised that the waiving of permit fees and
deposits are limited to the recommended amount. The City
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Manager indicated that the donated funds received could be placed
in a seperate trust account for the Veterans Memorial project.
Council Member Foley restated the motion.
MOTION: Approve waiving of the permit -fees and deposits, if
agreed to by the anonymous donor, in association with the
construction of the Veterans Memorial, for the. amount of
$2,078.99, and if the waiving of fees is .not-. agreedto by the
anonymous donor, then the donated -fees --be
would be paid to
the City but placed into a separate trust- account to -'be made
available for the purposes of the Veteran's Me=morial:
Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Eric Bever.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley,
Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
3. Athletic Field Master Planning
The City Manager presented the staff report and responded to
questions from the City Council. He commented on maximizing use
of public assets, improving facilities, and being better neighbors to
the surrounding neighborhood; recommending approval of the
resolution to proceed forward on the master planning process.
Terry Shaw, Costa Mesa, expressed support of the resolution.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 07-41.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Eric Bever.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley,
Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
X. REPORTS
The City Attorney announced the purchase of a brick for the Veteran's
Memorial Donation and challenged community business owners to
purchase a brick.
The City Manager took the challenge and announced he would like
to purchase two bricks for the Veteran's Memorial Donation.
XI. ADJOURNMENT - Next Regular City Council Meeting May 1, 2007.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting in memory of Daniel Santee who was
killed on April 14, 2007, in a non -hostile accident in Iraq serving in the U.S.
Marine Corps. He announced Daniel Santee was a former Costa Mesa
Fire Department Intern and is the son of City Code Enforcement and
retired Costa Mesa Police Seargent Officer Burt Santee.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:19 p.m., to the next
Regular City Council Meeting of May 1, 2007.
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
City Berk of the City of Costa Mesa
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