HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/17/2008 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
June 17, 2008
The City Council meeting of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in regular
session June 17, 2008, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77
Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor Pro Tem.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Wendy Leece
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION
Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor requested the audience to remain silent to
remember those who are serving our Country overseas. -
ROLL CALL
Council Members Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor
Present: Council Member Linda W. bixon
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Wendy Leece
Council Members Absent: Mayor Eric R. Bever
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
Development Services Director Donald Lamm
Public Services Director Peter Naghavi
Police Captain Ron Smith
Finance Director Marc Puckett
Budget & Research Officer Bobby Young
Legislative & Public Affairs Manager Ann
Shultz
Human Resources Manager Terri Cassidy
Administrative Services Director Steve
Mandoki
City Clerk Julie Folcik
PRESENTATIONS
The Mayor Pro Tem presented the Mayor's Award to Derald Edwards
recognizing his daily random acts of kindness and his compassion for his
elderly neighbors.
Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor introduced -Public Outreach Coordinator Tawnia
Pett of the Orange County Vector Control who gave an update on the
West Nile Virus. She noted the ways to protect against the virus and
responded to questions from the City Council.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Fred _ Arnold, Costa _ Mesa, _ a former Marine,_ requested the
City Council_ adopt the First_ Battalion_ Fifth Marine Regiment thereby_
offering support for the marines and their families.
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2. Pat Wallace. Costa Mesa. a former Companv Marine
Commander; pointed out the stresses of the soldiers and their
families. and also encouraqed the Council to adopt the battalion.
3. Jim Kavlor. Newport Beach. a former Marine. encouraaed the
Council to adopt the battalion which would offer support and
encouraaement to the Marines and their families.
4. Robin Leffler. Costa Mesa, spoke on behalf of Mesa Verde
Homeowners Association announced that a Candidates' Forum
would be held in Auqust.
5. Martin Millard. Costa Mesa. expressed support for the adoption of
the marine battalion mentioned by the previous speakers.
He addressed issues of graffiti, shormina carts. and education, and
their connection to gangs: and commented on the need of modern
affordable housina and open space.
6. Terry Shaw. Costa Mesa. represented the Costa Mesa Historical
Societv and announced that the former Oranae Countv Archivist
Phil Briaandi would be the guest speaker at their next program to
be held on June 29. 2008. at 2:00 D.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Council Member Wendy Leece reminded those who are planning a block
party for July 4, 2008 would need to obtain a permit before the deadline;
advised that the non -emergency phone number for reporting the use of
fireworks is 714-754-5252; and commended the Police Department on the
Directed Enforcement Statistics report for the first quarter of 2008 and read
the statistics relating to gang enforcement.
Council Member Katrina Foley congratulated the high school graduates in
the City; and requested of Police Captain Smith to provide an overview on
Direct Enforcement and the efforts of the Police Department relating to the
graffiti throughout the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 1 THROUGH 17.
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item
Nos. 1 through 17, except for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 6, 7, 8, and
15.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Allan R: Mansoor, seconded by Council
Member Linda W. Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda W.
Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy
Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Mayor Eric R. Bever
1. Reaular Meeting Minutes of June 3. 2008.
ACTION: Approved.
2. Warrant Resolution 2217. fundina Pavroll No. 811 for
$2.504.618.22. and City o_peratina_ expenses for $1.251.743.25
includina pavroll deductions.
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ACTION: Resolution adopted.
3. Warrant Resolution 2218. funding City operating expenses for
$,1499.096.56.
ACTION: Resolution adopted.
4. Agreement _between _the Costa Mesa Police Department__and__the
32nd District_ Agricultural Associationto provide traffic
management__services_for the OrangeCounty beginning_J_uly_
11,_2008 through August 3,_2008, in an amount not to exceed
$370,000.
ACTION: Approved; and authorized the City Manager or his
designee to sign.
5. Professional Services Agreement with consultant Mich elle_ Rud aitis,
2112 Colina del Arco _Iris,_ San Clemente to provide hazardous
materials disclosure services, in an amount not to exceed $80,000._
ACTION: Approved; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign.
9. Completion___ of __Roadway__Rehabilitation of East _ 19th Street from
Santa Ana Avenue_ to_ Irvine Avenu_e- Federal Project_No.._STPL -
5312 (050),City Project No. 07-03, by All American Asphalt,.O.
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Box 2229, Corona.
ACTION: Work was accepted; City Clerk was authorized to file a
Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release of
retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond
was ordered exoneration seven (7) months thereafter; and the
Faithful Performance Bond was ordered exoneration seven (7)
months thereafter.
10. Completion of Roadway__Rehabilitation_ of Fair Drive_ from Fairview
Road to Harbor Boulevard -Federal Project_No.STPL__ 5312 (055),
City_Project No. 07-06, by All American Asphalt, P.O. Box 2_2.29,
Corona.
ACTION: Work was accepted; City Clerk was authorized to file a
Notice of Completion; authorization- was given to release of
retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond
was ordered exoneration seven (7) months thereafter; and .the
Faithful Performance Bond was ordered exoneration seven (7)
months thereafter.
11. Authorize refund -of cash deposit in the amount_ _of_$64,958 _to
Lusardi Construction (Contractor), 1570 Linda Vista Drive, San
Marcos,in connection_ with Encroachment Permit No. PS07-00798
for street improvements located at__3200 Harbor Boulevard, -Costa
Mesa.
ACTION: Approved.
12. Authorize refund of cash deposit in the . amount _ of $20,000 _ to
Lusardi Construction _(Contractor)1570 Linda Vista Drive.- San
Marcos,_ in connection with Encroachment Permit No__PS08-00034
for street improvements located at 3200 Harbor Boulev_ard,_Costa
Mesa.
ACTION: Approved.
13. Cooperative Aqreement with the City of Newport Beach designating
that Citv as the lead aaencv_ reqardinq Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
"Go Local" Proaram.
ACTION: Approved; authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to
sign; authorized the City Manager and City Attorney to accept
minor revisions based on discussions with the City of Newport
Beach, prior to execution.
14. Purchase and Sale Agreement for the surplus Citv-owned propertv
located at 540-544 Victoria Street.
ACTION: Approved; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign;
and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Grant Deed.
16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RECORDS
DESTRUCTION FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA. PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 75-60.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 08-41.
17. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA - MESA, CALIFORNIA. AUTHORIZING RECORDS
DESTRUCTION FOR THE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION OF THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 75-60.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 08-42.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with the
companies of: Scott Fazekas & Associates, Inc., 9 Corporate Park,
Suite 200. Irvine: Bureau Veritas. 2001 East First Street. Santa
Ana: Harris & Associates. 34 Executive Park. Suite 150. Irvine:- and
CSG Consultants. Inc.. 151 Kalmus Drive. Suite C-
200. Costa Mesa, for buildina plan review and inspection services,
for one (1) vear, for an aqqreqate amount not to exceed $100,000.
City Manager Allan Roeder announced a request for a continuance
had been received from staff noting corrections in the agreement.
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, inquired as to the need for hiring outside
planners and the appropriation of costs.
MOTION: Continue to the meeting of July 1, 2008.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by
Council Member Linda W. Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda
W. Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member
Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Mayor Eric R. Bever
7. Amendment to Professional Services Aqreement with Hernandez
Citv Services. Inc.. 1808 Lincoln Boulevard. Venice. extendina the
term of service until June 30. 2009 for shoppina cart retrieval
services, in the amount of $48.000.
Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor expressed his interest in the term
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reduction of the contract to six months instead of one year and
requested the City Attorney to look into a shopping cart ordinance
adopted by the City of Westminster.
Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, agreeing with the comments made by
the Mayor Pro Tem, pointed out the two stores in the City with
locking devices on their shopping carts.
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, reported that Cost Plus has a locking
device for shopping carts as well, and questioned if a local vendor
could provide shopping cart retrieval services.
MOTION: Approve; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by
Council Member Linda W. Dixon.
The motion. carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor; Council Member Linda
W. Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member
Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Mayor Eric R. Bever
8. Completion of Roadway_ Rehabilitation _ of Gisler _ Avenue from
Harbor Boulevard to 100 feet west of Nebraska Place -__ Federal
Project No. STPL_— 5312 (056), City Project No. 07-02, by R. .
Noble Company_, 15505 E. Lincoln Avenue, Orange.
In reference to a request from Council Member Foley, Public
Services Director Peter Naghavi gave a brief overview of the
completed project.
MOTION: Accept work; City Clerk was authorized to file a
Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release of
retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material
Bond was ordered exoneration seven (7) months thereafter;
and the Faithful Performance Bond was ordered exoneration
seven (7) months thereafter.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by
Council Member Linda W. Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda
W. Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member
Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Mayor Eric R. Bever
15. Measure M Eligibility_
(a). City's Maintenance of Effort (MOE) for Fiscal Year 2008-09.
(b). City's Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal
Year 2008-2009 through Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
(c). City's Pavement Management Program.
(d).: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE STATUS OF
THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT FOR THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA.
Council Member Wendy Leece referred to the City's Pavement
Management System Technical Memorandum and commended the
efforts of the Public Services Director and his staff.
MOTION: Approve the City's MOE; approve the City's Seven -
Year Capital Improvement Program; approve the City's
Pavement Management Program; and adopt Resolution No. 08-
43.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by
Council Member Linda W. Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda
W. Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member
Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Mayor Eric R. Bever
VII. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING: Citv Budqet for Fiscal'Year 2008-2009.
(a). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ADOPTING
THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII -B OF THE CONSTITUTION
OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED BY
PROPOSITION 111 AND SENATE BILL 88.
(b). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009.
(c). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ADOPTING
THE GENERAL FUND OPERATING RESERVE FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2008-2009, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 2, CHAPTER V,
ARTICLE 6, OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE.
(d). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2008-2009
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY, AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY TREASURER TO INVEST AND REINVEST IDLE
MONIES OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE 2008-2009 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
Finance Director Marc Puckett presented the staff report and he along with
the City Manager, Budget & Research Officer Bobby Young responded to
questions from the City Council.
Martin. Millard, Costa Mesa, suggested funding be made available to
purchase "slum areas" around.the City for park space and affordable
housing.
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, questioned the funding for potential projects
like that of a job center, skate park, gateway monument signs, the
Residential Remodeling Incentive Program (RRIP) and Green
Program; suggested that $100,000 from the Costa Mesa United
Funds be allocated to restore the Estancia historical site; and .
encouraged the Council to consider the deteriorating streets on the
Eastside as part of the Residential Street Improvement Program.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 08-44: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING AND ADOPTING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII -B OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED
BY PROPOSITION 111 AND SENATE BILL 88.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Council
Member Linda W. Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda W.
Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy
Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Mayor Eric R. Bever
The City Manager responded to an inquiry from Council Member Dixon,
regarding the expenditures comparisons of the Parks and Recreation
Commission to that of the Planning Commission, noting the
methodology in reporting.
The City Manager responded to questions from Council Member
Leece relating to the rehabilitation and regular maintenance of the
Estancia Adobe and the appropriations and special funding set aside for
those efforts. Discussion also ensued regarding possible consolidation of
the RRIP and Green Building programs.
Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor commenting on the Professional Training and
Conferences and Training categories "for City Council expenditures,
supported reapplying the money of the professional development to the
Conferences and Training category.
MOTION: Reallocate $2,000 per Council Member (total of $10,000)
from City Council Professional Development category to the
Conferences and Travel category.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Council
Member Wendy Leece.
Council Member Foley expressed support of the motion. The Mayor Pro
Tem clarified the intent of the motion which was to further clarify the use of
the funds.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda W.
Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy
Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Mayor Eric R. Bever
Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor commented on the amount of paper reports
received and supported the electronic receipt of communications and
documents. Council Member Foley also supported the reduction of paper
and was supportive of maintaining the current levels of supplies and
stationary. The City Manager clarified that the recommendation was not to
limit information to the public but to reduce paper and make better use of
electronic communication.
MOTION:. Maintain the stationary and office supply levels
appropriated for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.
Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Allan R. Mansoor.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council
Member Linda W. Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council
Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Council Member Foley expressed support of a full-day skate camp.
MOTION: Approve a full-day skate camp subject to the cost recovery
program and paid for by the participants.
Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley, seconded by Council
Member Linda W. Dixon.
Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor expressed concern on the amount of interest in
the full-day program. The City Manager confirmed that it would fall under
the existing guidelines.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda W.
Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy
Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Mayor Eric R. Bever
Council Member Dixon commented on the fees for a Business License and
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) pointing out that the fees were one of the
lowest in Orange County. She expressed support for the increase in fees
but providing a formula that would make it fair and accessible for smaller
businesses. The City Manager noted the deadline in July for the adoption
of resolutions for the placement of the measures on the November ballot.
Council Member Dixon expressed interest in moving forward for the
consideration of the measures.
Discussion ensued regarding the installation of City monument signs along
the freeway, the request for extension of the construction deadline with the
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the possibility of
cost sharing and design.
The Finance Director responded to Council Member Foley's questions
relating to the deletion of an investment audit report indicating that it was a
duplicative process.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 08-45: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2008-2009.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Council
Member Katrina Foley.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Allan Mansoor, Council Member Linda Dixon,
Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Mayor Eric Bever
Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor expressed support in the increase of emergency
reserve and indicated that he would like to assess for the next fiscal year.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 08-46: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING AND ADOPTING THE GENERAL FUND OPERATING
RESERVE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
TITLE 2, CHAPTER V, ARTICLE 6, OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Council
Member Linda W. Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda W.
Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy
Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Mayor Eric R. Bever
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 08-47: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
THE 2008-2009 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO INVEST AND REINVEST
IDLE MONIES OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE 2008-2009 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Council
Member Linda W. Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda W.
Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy
Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Mayor Eric R. Bever
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Reauthorization of the BusinessImprovement
_A_rea_(BIA) Assessment of two percent (2%)_f_o__r certain Costa-mesa
hotels and motels for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.
(a). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA. MESA, CALIFORNIA, LEVYING AN ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 FOR A BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA COVERING CERTAIN COSTA MESA
HOTELS AND MOTELS.
Assistant City Manager Tom Hatch along with Legislative and
Public Affairs Manager Ann Shultz presented the staff report, noted
that the Best Western Newport Mesa Inn requested to be included
in the BIA, and responded to questions from the City Council.
Discussion ensued among the Council and staff relating to the
Mayor's letter to the Costa Mesa Conference and Visitor Bureau
(CMCVB), annual audit comments, and income statement.
Diane Pritchett, Executive Director of CMCVB, in responded to
questions from the Council concerning the Bureau's income
statement, advised that she could provide details at a later time.
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, expressed support for the increase of
business license fees and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT).
Council Member Foley expressed interest in a City community fund
for promotional activity, stating that she would like to see the funds
used for promotion of the community -at -large. Council Member
Leece agreed, commenting that she was hopeful in focusing on the
promotion of the City as a whole and not just the BIA.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 08-48.
Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley, seconded by Council
Member Wendy Leece.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina
Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece, Mayor Pro Tem
Allan Mansoor
Noes: None.
Absent: Mayor Eric Bever
VIII. OLD BUSINESS.
1. From the meetina of Mav 20, 2008, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, in
order to implement the 2.5% at 55 retirement formula for
Miscellaneous emplovees.
Administrative Services Director Steve Mandoki briefly
summarized the staff report and Human Resources Manager Terri
Cassidy reported on the election results of the eligible
employees regarding the implementation of the 2.5% at 55
retirement formula. The Human Resources Manager responded to
questions from Council Member Foley relating to the election.
MOTION: Introduce Ordinance No. 08-5 for first reading, read
by title only, and waived further reading.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by
Council Member Katrina Foley.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda
W. Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member
Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Mayor Eric R. Bever
IX. NEW BUSINESS
Urban Master Plan Screenina request for UMP -08-01 for 872 W.
18th Street, a reauest to add a residential unit under the mixed use
development standards within the Mesa West Bluffs Urban Plan
area.
Director of Development Services Don Lamm gave a brief summary
of the project.
Jim Skaug, representative and architect designer, presented a
drawing of the proposed development pointing out that
the industrial building was constructed in the 1960's. He stated that
cars or boats are not stored in the building and that the owner
would like to live on the property.
Following the discussion on the Urban Master Plan screening
process, the Mayor Pro Tem stated that he did not support.
the project and indicated that the proposal did not address issues
noted on the staff report. He requested that when the project is
reviewed by the Planning Commission that .the City Council be
advised of the vote and be notified of any changes made.
Council Member Dixon opposed the project indicating that it was
not the intent of the Urban Plan area.
The Mayor Pro Tem expressed reservations due to the inadequate
parking on-site, impacts from the neighboring industrial uses,
minimum lot size, and lack of revitalization of the property.
MOTION: Receive and file report.
Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda
W. Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member
Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Mayor Eric R. Bever
X. REPORTS
The City Manager reported on the installation of fireworks signs throughout
the community and announced of five press releases forthcoming
concerning block party street closure permits, hours of discharge, safety
tips and enforcement, fireworks use, and City parks usage; announced the
slight decrease in the number of fireworks stands; and indicated that a final
draft of the response to the Orange County Grand Jury regarding fireworks
would be brought before the Council for review.
XI. ADJOURNMENT - The Mayor Pro Tem declared the meeting
adjourned at 8:34 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be
held on July 1, 2008.
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
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