HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/14/2007 - Study Session - City CouncilREGULAR AJOURNED MEETING (STUDY SESSION) OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
August 14, 2007
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in a Regular
Adjourned Meeting (Study Session), on Tuesday, August 14, 2007, at 4:35 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: Mayor Allan Mansoor
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever
(entered at 4:40 p.m.)
Council Member Linda Dixon
(entered at 5:00 p.m.)_
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Wendy Leece
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
Assistant City Attorney Harold Potter
Development Services Director Donald Lamm
Chief of Police Christopher Shawkey
Police Sergeant Phil Myers
Senior Planner Claire Flynn
City Clerk Julie Folcik
I. PUBLIC COMMENT
Anne Hogan Shereshevsky, Costa Mesa, encouraged the Council to consider the
banning of fireworks and the alternative means for the youth organizations to
raise funds for their sport activities.
II. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Presentation and Discussion with State Senator Tom Harman, 35th District, on
State and Local Issues.
Senator Tom Harman reported on topics of interest at the state -level relative to
the status on the adoption of the state budget; status of Senate Bills that are of
local interest, such as Senate Bill 32, Greenhouse -Q-as Emission's bill, SB
1000, regarding Sober Living ,Homes, SB 427, CEQ_A- Reform, .SB 657, the
"Gang Bill, and SB 839, regarding the increasing of fines--for-the transportation
and selling of illegal fireworks, SB 974, regarding infrastructure repair. He
responded to questions from the Council. No action was taken.-,
2. Discussion Reciardina Fireworks Enforcement and Fundraising Alternatives
Council Member Leece summarized the staff report and .presented ideas for
alternative means for fundraising for the youth groups. She commented that the
goal was a diminishing need for this type of fundraising by the groups. She felt
that that a community fireworks display was a viable alternative along with a
home raffle in addition to encouraging the State Legislators to limit the
transportation of the illegal fireworks.
Discussion ensued amongst the Council regarding additional ideas for possible
fundraising opportunities, restrictions on firework sales, enforcement strategies,
increasing educational opportunities.
3. Barkinq Doq Ordinance Review
Police Sergeant Phil Myers summarized the staff report informing of the statistics
of the complaints received in the last year, the procedures that are followed in the
division, the violations and penalties associated with them. Discussion included
quality of life issues and the rights of the owners of the animals as well as
neighbors, some reasons for barking by dogs, educational opportunities and a
review of the newly adopted ordinance regarding barking dogs by Orange County
Board of Supervisor's. Police Chief Chris Shawkey and the Police Sergeant
responded to questions from the Council.
4. Standardized Plans for Freedom Homes Room Additions
Senior Planner Claire Flynn, presented the staff report, gave a history of the
neighborhood and preliminary plans for the work effort for the architectural
designs that could be pre -approved rebuilding plans for home owners. Mary
Fuell, a resident and real estate professional gave her perspective of the
benefits. Discussion amongst staff and Council included legal concerns, fees,
design and streamlining the approval process. No action was taken on this item
5. 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 Foley congratulated the efforts of the students and
accomplishments of the Sonora Elementary School in the Mesa Del Mar
neighborhood as they were recognized as having the highest scores in the
Newport Mesa Unified School District.
IV. ADJOURNMENT:
The Mayor Pro Tem declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting will be held August 21, 2007.
Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor
ATTEST:
Juli Folcik, Ci Clerk