HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-2020 - Signed MinutesMINUTES OF THE EMERGENCY MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MARCH 13, 2020
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:02)
The Emergency meeting was called to order by Mayor Foley at 5:01 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
ROLL CALL (00:03:25)
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member Mansoor,
Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Stephens, and
Mayor Foley.
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:03:31)
Gary Parkin, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of Council's actions for the protection of citizens and
thanked the mayor for attending the Historical Preservation 50th event. (00:04:15)
Mayor Foley read an email from Charlene Ashendorf regarding the senior center closure and
taking care of the seniors who usually attend the facility. (00:05:26)
Mayor Foley read an email from the Orange County Model Engineers informing council that
Goat Hill Junction activities have been cancelled through April of 2020. (00:06:11)
The City Council recessed to conference room 5A for Closed Session at the conclusion of
public comments at 5:09 p.m.
Emergency Closed Session Item:
1. THREAT TO SECURITY
Pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 54957, California Government Code
Consultation with: Costa Mesa Director of Emergency Services, and City Manager, Lori
Ann Farrell Harrison; Bryan Glass, Police Chief; Dan Stefano, Fire Chief; and Jason
Dempsey, Emergency Services Administrator.
The City Council reconvened into Open Session at 7:19 p.m.
City Attorney Closed Session Report: Ms. Hall Barlow reported that no reportable action was
taken during closed session.
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Emergency Meeting Items:
1. ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE 2020-07 AMENDING CHAPTER I (IN GENERAL) OF
TITLE 6 (DISASTER RELIEF AND CIVIL DEFENSE) OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, ORGANIZATION AND
COORDINATION (00:07:27)
Staff presentation by Ms. Farrell Harrison, City Manager.
Ms. Hall Barlow spoke on language in section 6-6 in the existing Ordinance related to the
power and duties of director of emergency services and provisions of state law.
Public Comments — None
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Genis
MOTION: Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2020-07, amending Chapter I (In General) of Title
6 (Disaster Relief and Civil Defense) of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code relating to
emergency preparedness, organization and coordination.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member Mansoor,
Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Stephens, and Mayor
Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
City Council introduced and adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2020-07, amending Chapter I
(In General) of Title 6 (Disaster Relief and Civil Defense) of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code
relating to emergency preparedness, organization and coordination.
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION DECLARING EXISTENCE OF
LOCAL EMERGENCY (00:15:13)
Staff presentation by Ms. Farrell Harrison, City Manager.
Public Comments: None
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Genis/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-09, ratifying the Emergency Proclamation 2020-01
by the Director of Emergency Services declaring existence of local emergency.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member Mansoor,
Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Stephens, and Mayor
Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
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ACTION:
City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-09, ratifying the Emergency Proclamation
2020-01 by the Director of Emergency Services declaring existence of local emergency.
ADJOURNMENT (00:19:28) - Mayor Foley adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Brenda Gree City Clerk
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