Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/11/2007 - Study Session - City Council1 1 REGULAR AJOURNED MEETING (STUDY SESSION) OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA September 11, 2007 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in a Regular Adjourned Meeting (Study Session), on Tuesday, September 11, 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: Council Members Absent: Mayor Allan Mansoor Council Member Linda Dixon Council Member Katrina Foley Council Member Wendy Leece Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow City Engineer Ernesto Munoz Maintenance Services Manager Bruce Hartley Emergency Services Training Specialist Elizabeth Eddlemon Legislative and Public Affairs Manager_Ann Shultz City Clerk Julie Folcik — -- I. PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Judi Berry, Costa Mesa, relative to the Joanne Bicycle Trail encouraged the Council to consider the placement of vines or climbing flowers as a cost effective means to cover up the unsightly barbed wire on the fence running the length of the trail. II. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 1. Use of Svnthetic Turf for Sports Field Applications. Bruce Hartley, Maintenance Services Manager, presented the staff report providing samples of the various synthetic turfs that are available. He explained the differences in the fibrous materials, the appropriate uses, design, construction, maintenance costs and the advantages and the concerns relative to the use of the artificial turf on recreational fields and play surfaces. A discussion ensued amongst the Council regarding its use; no action was taken. 2. Joann Street Bike Trail Proiect Update Ernesto Munoz, City Engineer, summarized the staff report, providing a brief history of the bicycle trail, maintenance and reconstruction issues and beautification efforts. He responded to questions from the Council relative to landscaping and alternative fencing materials. No action was taken on this item. 3. Proposal for a Seasonal Street Banner Program Thomas Hatch, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report regarding a city sponsored banner program for seasonal banners about the City. Discussion relative to the number of banners that could be permitted, costs, sponsorship, location, frequency and funding of the banners. He along with Legislative and Public Affairs Manager Ann Shultz responded to questions from the Council and no action was taken on the item. 4. IS -700 National Incident Management Svstem (NIMS) Training for the Citv Council Emergency Services Training Specialist Elizabeth Eddlemon, provided the required training, describing the key concepts, principles and benefits to the Council relative to the local and regional approach to incident management for domestic incident responses. 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 reported that Company D is scheduled to come home on October 7, 2007 and supported distribution of remaining items to another military company. IV. ADJOURNMENT: The Mayor Pro Tem declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held September 18, 2007. Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor ATTEST: Julie olcik, City lerk 1