HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/11/2007 - Study Session - City CouncilREGULAR AJOURNED MEETING (STUDY SESSION) OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
December 11, 2007
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in a Regular
Adjourned Meeting (Study Session), on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at 4:35
p.m. in Conference Room 1A of the Costa Mesa 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
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Wendy Leece
Council Members Absent: Council Member Linda Dixon
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch
City Attorney Kimberly Barlow
Police Chief Christopher Shawkey
Police Captain Les Goberty
Legislative and Public Affairs Manager Ann Shultz
City Clerk Julie Folcik
I. PUBLIC COMMENT
Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, reported graffiti on a tree located in Paularino Park and
questioned the amount paid in a recent graffiti award; advised of individuals at
Placentia and 17th Street soliciting work and recommended the Council review a
newly adopted ordinance by the City of Orange relative to solicitation. He also
suggested placing the ICE detention reports on the City's website and that they be
made easier to read.
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, had questions regarding the Police Deployment report,
suggested that the historic plaques only contain the name of the business that was
first at that location, and asked about a maintenance program for the plaques.
Jim Fitzpatrick, Costa Mesa, informed the Council that he represents a mobile car
cleaning business and indicated that he would like to. work with the City on the
regulations regarding the mobile businesses.
II. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Police Department De0ovment Model
Police Chief Christopher Shawkey and Police Captain Police Captain Les
Goberty, made a presentation regarding new officer deployment strategy for the
city, which reflects an area command and Team Policing Concept. The
presentation pointed out the redefined area boundaries, the adjustment in
scheduling of personnel and realignment of responsibilities. It was, reported that
the Police Department is working to make available the Area .Commanders'
contact information on the website which will help in timeliness with addressing
neighborhood concerns. No action was taken.
2. Proposal to Fund Historic Markers Proqram
Recreation Division Manager Jana Ransom reported on a program that the
Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) is working on for 17th Street and the 19th
Street area, whereby brass sidewalk markers would be placed infront of twenty
businesses indicating the businesses that originally operated at each location in
the early days of Costa Mesa. It is meant to bring interest as well as a historic
feature to the Downtown area. Ms. Ransom along with Margaret Johnson,
Subcommittee Chair of the proposed historic markers, responded to questions
from the City Council regarding the details of the plaque image and the choice of
the location sites, future phases that may be planned and about a pamphlet that is
to be produced to give a brief account of the business sites. No action was taken
on this item.
3. Mobile Business License Displav
This item was withdrawn.
4. Presentation of the South Coast Plaza Town Center 3-dimensional architectural
model
Development Services Director Donald Lamm gave a tour of the 3-dimensional
architectural model of the South Coast Plaza Town Center area that was on
display in the City Hall Lobby. He informed the Council that 2007 commemorated
the 40th Anniversary of South Coast Plaza and that Henry Segerstrom was
presented the Outstanding Visionary Award for 2007 by the Orange County
Planning Directors Association.
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
Mayor Mansoor in response to a public speaker's comments regarding overcrowding
in residential areas advised that he had written a letter to Assemblyman Van Tran
asking that he address the current regulations, by introducing of legislation, that
which would reduce the number of residents allowed to live in at a residence.
Council Member Katrina Foley informed that she attended a meeting along with
Council Member Dixon of the Orange County Fairgrounds Liaison Committee
regarding the improvements to the Fairgrounds, and along Arlington Street, and of
the discussion with Orange Coast College for resolution of some parking issues.
City Manager also reported that at the meeting with the Orange County Fairgrounds
it was announced they were planning to again hold a cattle -drive in 2008; and
advised that the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board approved
the granting of One Million Dollars of Measure M funds for the improvements
towards the Fairview Bridge Over -crossing project.
Wyndham, Australia, Sister City Mayor Shane Bourke expressed gratitude for the
warm reception that he and his family received, commented on the importance of the
Sister City program and it's lasting effects on those who have participating in the
program. He shared that the City of Wyndham was incorporated in 1865 has a
population of 125,000, spoke of some of the challenges that their community faces,
highlighted what the community has to offer; shared some memorable moments, as
this was his first visit to the States and encouraged the Council and the public to visit
Wyndham.
IV. ADJOURNMENT:
The Mayor declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. The next Regular
Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2008.
ATTEST:
J e �olcik, Cit Clerk
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Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor