HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-15-2020 - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020 - 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:12) - The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Foley
at 6:03 p.m. via Zoom webinar.
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:31)
Led by Council Member Chavez
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:03:24)
Pastor Phil Eyskens, Lighthouse Community Church, Costa Mesa
ROLL CALL (00:08:14)
Present by Zoom: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council
Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds,
Mayor Pro Tem Marr, and Mayor Foley.
Absent: None
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT (00:08:41) — No reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS: (00:09:22)
1. Mayor Foley spoke on the LEED Cities and Communities Recognition. (00:09:26)
2. Mayor Foley presented a Proclamation for Arbor Day. (00:19:00)
PUBLIC COMMENTS — MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA: (00:21:29)
Rachel Potucek, spoke in support of Mayor Foley running for County Supervisor.
(00:22:17)
Speaker, spoke on issues with Smart n Final. (00:23:15)
Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke on safe streets and the death of a 12-year-old
boy in a traffic accident. (00:26:49)
Speaker, spoke on issues with Smart n Final, and freedom of speech and editing videos.
(00:29:03)
Steven Chan, Costa Mesa, spoke on issues with Smart n Final. (00:32:17)
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of Mayor Foley running for County Supervisor.
(00:36:41)
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 15, 2020 — Page 1
Speaker, spoke on issues with Smart n Final. (00:37:53)
Cynthia Blackwell, spoke in support of Mayor Foley running for County Supervisor.
(00:39:36)
Jose Trinidad Castaneda, thanked leadership for their work during COVID-19 and spoke
in support of Community Choice Energy. (00:40:59)
Rebecca Mantei, Costa Mesa, spoke on Code Enforcements issues with open
businesses. (00:43:16)
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Council Member Reynolds thanked staff for the agenda, and spoke on safe streets and
the death of a 12-year-old boy in a traffic accident. (00:47:44)
Council Member Chavez requested a report from staff on Smart n Final. (00:55:16)
Council Member Gameros spoke on the death of a 12-year-old boy in a traffic accident.
(01:03:10)
Council Member Harlan spoke on taking time to slow down and be grateful, wished a
Happy Hanukkah, and spoke on taking COVID-19 precautions. (01:04:26)
Council Member Harper spoke on the death of a 12-year-old boy in a traffic accident,
wished a Merry Christmas, and spoke on city finances. (01:06:21)
Mayor Pro Tern Marr spoke on the LEED Award, requested a report from the Energy and
Sustainability Manager on other projects, spoke on Smart n Final issues, and on COVID-
19 precautions. (01:10:45)
Mayor Foley thanked Mayor Pro Tern Marr for her work, spoke on COVID-19, safe streets,
do not drink and drive, and closing the meeting in honor of Noel Bascon, Kim Folsom,
and Jay Kelly. (01:15:46)
REPORT — CITY MANAGER (01:21:39) — Ms. Farrell Harrison provided a COVID-19
update, spoke on the LEED cities recognition, and the AA+ credit rating.
Fire Chief Stefano, spoke on the Spark of Love toy drive and spoke on COVID-19
numbers.
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY (01:51:41) - Ms. Hall Barlow reported on the Community
Choice Energy Agreement, the pandemic emergency orders, and grants.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 15, 2020 — Page 2
CONSENT CALENDAR: (Items 1-9) (01:58:18)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Mayor Pro Tern Marr
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 9.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan,
Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor
Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: APPROVE THE READING BY TITLE ONLY OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ACTION:
City Council and Agency Board approved the reading by title only and waived full
reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
2. READING FOLDER
Claims received by the City Clerk: Mariela Burket, Daniela Mowery, and Linsy
Yang.
ACTION:
City Council received and filed.
3. WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2651 — Finance Department
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2651 of the City Council of the City
of Costa Mesa, California, allowing certain claims and demands, including Payroll
Register Nos. 20-23 "A" for-$3,849.22 and 20-24 for $2,451,159.81; and City
operating expenses for $5,891,336.88.
4. MINUTES - City Manager's Office/City Clerk's Division
ACTION:
City Council Approved the Study Session Minutes of October 13, 2020, Regular
Minutes of December 1, 2020, and Emergency Minutes of December 5, 2020.
5. TERMINATION OF THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT AND
DISSOLUTION OF THE JOINT POWERS EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AUTHORITY
City Manager's Office/Human Resources Division
ACTION:
City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-61 to terminate the Joint Exercise of
Powers Agreement and dissolve the Joint Powers Employee Benefit Authority
(JPEBA), effective June 30, 2021.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 15, 2020 — Page 3
6. MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT
Public Services Department/Transportation Services
ACTION:
City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-64, approving the Measure M2
Expenditure Report and authorizing staff to submit the report to OCTA.
7. RECOGNIZE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE TIER 1, ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP
PROGRAM GRANT AND APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR THE
CONNECTOR PIPE SCREEN INSTALLATION PHASE III PROJECT
Public Services Department/Engineering Division
ACTION:
1. City Council accepted grant funds from the Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA), Environmental Cleanup Program (ECP), Tier 1 program in the
amount of $107,326.80 and accepted the grant funds upon the City's request for
reimbursement after the project's completion.
2. Approved Budget Adjustment in the amount of $107,326.80 to appropriate the
awarded ECP grant funds for the Connector Pipe Screen Installation Phase III
project.
S. CALRECYCLE COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION
Public Services Department
ACTION:
City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-65:
1. Authorizing City staff to submit applications for CalRecycle Beverage Container
Recycling Grant Program, for which the City is eligible.
2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee with signature authority to execute all
required documents and appropriate, if awarded, to implement the program.
9. DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 - Finance Department
ACTION:
City Council received and filed the Development Impact Fees Annual Report for
the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2020.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 15, 2020 — Page 4
PUBLIC HEARINGS: (02:00:47)
1. EXTENSION OF A MORATORIUM (ORDINANCE NO.2020-17) AS AN INTERIM
URGENCY MEASURE TO PROHIBIT OR LIMIT THE OPERATION OF SHORT
TERM RENTALS WITHIN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA (02:00:53)— Development Services Department/Planning Division
Presentation by Ms. Le, Acting Economic and Development Services Director.
Discussion ensued on home sharing, ADU's, permit process, grandfather clause,
temporary prohibition, enforcement process, tools for enforcement, and property
owners being on site.
Public Comments:
Danielle Wilson, Hotel Workers Union, spoke in support of the moratorium.
(02:42:17)
Speaker, spoke against the moratorium. (02:43:57)
David Natker, Hotel Workers Union, spoke in support of the moratorium. (02:46:11)
Bob and Carol Miller, spoke on allowing home sharing and not punishing those who
follow the rules. (02:47:35)
Austin Lynch, spoke in support of the moratorium. (02:49:16)
Eric Roberts, spoke on allowing home sharing and not punishing those who follow
the rules. (02:51:47)
Gabe Browne, spoke against on the moratorium. (02:54:59)
Speaker, spoke in support of the moratorium. (02:58:24)
Kaitlyn Root, spoke in support of the moratorium. (03:01:14)
Celine Miller, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of home sharing. (03:03:26)
Tho Tran, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of home sharing. (03:06:51)
Thomas Melum, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of home sharing. (03:10:19)
Benedicte Bradford, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of home sharing. (03:12:04)
Audrey Huynh, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of home sharing. (03:15:00)
Kyle Circle, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of home sharing. (03:18:39)
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the moratorium. (03:21:50)
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 15, 2020 — Page 5
Michael Segerblom, Costa Mesa, spoke on enforcement. (03:23:52)
Speaker, spoke against on the moratorium. (03:27:34)
Paolah Lima, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the moratorium. (03:29:13)
Jaime Gomez, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the moratorium. (03:31:11)
Chris Kerins, Costa Mesa, spoke against the moratorium. (03:33:27)
Glen Frank, Costa Mesa, spoke on a problem house in the Brentwood neighborhood.
(03:37:43)
Josephine Burrmann, Costa Mesa, spoke on focusing on the party rentals. (03:42:32)
Carly Kirchen, spoke in support of the moratorium. (03:44:51)
Dave Farrage, Costa Mesa, spoke against the moratorium. (03:50:23)
Susan Theran, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the moratorium. (03:52:39)
Marabella, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the moratorium. (03:58:33)
Virginia Perez, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the moratorium. (03:59:22)
Speaker, spoke against the moratorium. (04:02:32)
Cynthia Lawrence, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the moratorium. (04:03:23)
Lynn Handy, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the moratorium. (04:06:34)
Speaker, spoke in support of the moratorium and on enforcement. (04:08:42)
Speaker, spoke against the moratorium. (04:11:36)
Tim Taber, spoke on exempting owner occupied Short Term Rentals. (04:15:16)
Paul Harker, spoke against the moratorium. (04:16:36)
Speaker, spoke in support of owner occupied Short Term Rentals. (04:19:37)
City Council recessed into a break at 10:28 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 10:36 p.m.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 15, 2020 — Page 6
MOVED/SECOND (04:25:38): Mayor Pro Tern Marr/Council Member Harlan
MOTION: Approve the staff recommendation with the following change: exempting
home -sharing that any and all such existing or future home sharing use or uses
shall not be considered legally non -conforming, that such uses be subject to any
and all other applicable provisions of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code and/or other
law, that this exemption be construed narrowly, to maintain the status quo of no
affirmative regulation for home -sharing STR's in existence as of December 1,
2020, and it is not the intent of the Ordinance to otherwise make home -sharing a
legal and/or a permitted use.
Mayor Pro Tern Marr spoke to the motion.
Council Members Chavez and Harlan spoke on supporting the motion.
Council Member Harper requested the maker of the motion to also exempt
property owners that are not onsite.
Mayor Pro Tern Marr did not agree to the change.
Council Member Gameros requested the maker of the motion to exempt property
owners that are not onsite but only leave occasionally.
Mayor Pro Tern Marr did not agree to the change.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND (05:03:33): Council Member Reynolds/Council
Member Harper
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Approve recommended actions and strike the
requirement of "physically present" for the owner occupied home share rentals.
Discussion ensued on exempting owner occupied rentals already home sharing as
of December 1, 2020.
Council Member Reynolds withdrew her motion.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND (05:17:04): Council Member Reynolds/Council
Member Harper
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Approve recommended actions with the changes
including limiting the days of the rental or the number of adults present during the
rental.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper, and Council Member
Reynolds.
Nays: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Harlan, Mayor Pro Tern Marr,
and Mayor Foley.
Absent: None
Motion failed: 3-4
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 15, 2020 — Page 7
ORIGINAL MOTION/SECOND (05:19:02): Mayor Pro Tern Marr/Council Member
Harlan
ORIGINAL MOTION: Approve the staff recommendation with the following
change: exempting home -sharing that any and all such existing or future home
sharing use or uses shall not be considered legally non -conforming, that such uses
be subject to any and all other applicable provisions of the Costa Mesa Municipal
Code and/or other law, that this exemption be construed narrowly, to maintain the
status quo of no affirmative regulation for home -sharing STR's in existence as of
December 1, 2020, and it is not the intent of the Ordinance to otherwise make
home -sharing a legal and/or a permitted use.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Harlan, Council Member
Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Marr, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: Council Member Gameros and Council Member Harper.
Absent: None
Motion failed: 5-2 (Urgency Ordinance requires a 4/5th vote).
REVOTE OF THE ORIGINAL MOTION/SECOND (05:21:40): Mayor Pro Tern
Marr/Council Member Harlan
ORIGINAL MOTION: Approve the staff recommendation with the following
change: exempting home -sharing that any and all such existing or future home
sharing use or uses shall not be considered legally non -conforming, that such uses
be subject to any and all other applicable provisions of the Costa Mesa Municipal
Code and/or other law, that this exemption be construed narrowly, to maintain the
status quo of no affirmative regulation for home -sharing STR's in existence as of
December 1, 2020, and it is not the intent of the Ordinance to otherwise make
home -sharing a legal and/or a permitted use.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member
Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr,
and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council found that the Ordinance No. 2020-20 is exempt from CEQA
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (general rule) because it can
be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendment
to the CMMC will have a significant effect on the environment.
2. Adopted the Report of the City Council: Extension of Urgency Ordinance 2020-
17 as the Report of the City Council describing the measures taken to alleviate
the condition which led to the adoption of the Moratorium pursuant to Government
Code Section 65858.
3. Introduced and adopted as an interim urgency measure Ordinance No. 2020-20
that extends the Moratorium enacted by Ordinance No. 2020-17 for a period of
10 months and 15 days to expire on November 10, 2021, unless otherwise
extended. The Moratorium prohibits the establishment and/or operation of STRs
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 15, 2020 — Page 8
within all zoning districts of the City of Costa Mesa for the protection of the public
health, safety and welfare pursuant to Government Code Section 65858,
exempting owner occupied home -sharing from the moratorium in existence as of
December 1, 2020.
MOVED/SECOND (05:24:41): Mayor Foley/Mayor Pro Tern Marr
MOTION: Move up New Business item #2 to be heard before Public Hearing item #2.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan,
Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor
Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
NEW BUSINESS:
2. COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS BRIDGE GRANT PROGRAM (05:25:44)
Development Services Department/Economic Development
Presentation by Mr. Inloes, Economic Development Administrator.
Public Comments:
Mr. Roberts, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the item. (05:39:48)
Dan Bradley, Memphis, spoke in support of the item. (05:40:28)
Jimmy Vivar, owner of a salon, spoke on implementing the program on an as needed
basis. (05:43:59)
MOVED/SECOND (05:47:26): Council Member Reynolds/Council Member
Chavez
MOTION: To extend the meeting past midnight.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member
Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr,
and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
Public Comments continued:
Mark McDonald, Old Vine Kitchen and Bar, spoke in support of the item. (05:48:17)
Tim Taber, Dick Church's Restaurant, spoke in support of the item. (05:50:41)
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 15, 2020 — Page 9
MOVED/SECOND (05:53:36): Mayor Pro Tern Marr/Mayor Foley
MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
Mayor Foley requested the maker of the motion to include the following changes:
increase the gross receipts number to $2.5 million and to increase the 2"d grant to
$10,000 instead of $5,000.
Mayor Pro Tern Marr agreed.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Marr/Mayor Foley
MOTION: Approve recommended actions with the following changes: increase to
$2.5 million gross receipts and the 2"d grant to $10,000 instead of $5,000.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member
Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr,
and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council authorized the City Manager to take any and all actions necessary
to develop and administer a Small Business Bridge Grant Program, including
the execution of any agreements in connection with administration of the
Program, with $1.995 million appropriated from Disaster Recovery Reserve
Funds, for the provision of grants to local restaurants, and personal care
services businesses; with the following changes:
• The business within Costa Mesa must not generate more than an average
annual gross -receipts of $2.5 million (changed from $1.5 million); and
• Phase 2 grants will be $10,000 each (changed from $5,000 each), not to
exceed the total of $800,000.
2. Adopted the proposed Resolution No. 2020-63, authorizing the use of up to
$1.995 million for the Costa Mesa Bridge Grant Program with potential
reimbursement in whole or in part from pending Federal Stimulus Act funding
legislation.
3. Found there is a public purpose of providing financial support to Costa Mesa
businesses in establishing the Bridge Grant Program during the pandemic.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 15, 2020 — Page 10
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2021-02 AMENDING CHAPTERS I
(GENERAL) AND II (CIVIL CITATIONS) OF TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS)
RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT PENALTIES AND THE ISSUANCE OF CIVIL
CITATIONS FOR BUILDING AND ZONING CODE VIOLATIONS (06:04:16)
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2020-66 ESTABLISHING THE CIVIL FINES
AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF UNCODIFIED ORDINANCES AND
MORATORIA AND AMENDING THE CIVIL FINES AND PENALTIES SCHEDULE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 1-40 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
REVISIONS TO CHAPTERS I (GENERAL) AND II (CIVIL CITATIONS) OF TITLE
1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) RELATING TO BUILDING AND ZONING CODE
ENFORCEMENT PENALTIES AND THE ISSUANCE OF CIVIL CITATIONS
Development Services Department
Presentation by Ms. Hall Barlow, City Attorney.
Public Comments: None.
MOVED/SECOND (6:06:46): Council Member Chavez/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member
Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr,
and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council found that Ordinance No. 2021-02 is exempt from CEQA pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (general rule) because it can be seen
with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendment to the
CMMC will have a significant effect on the environment.
2. Introduced for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 2021-02 of the City
Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, amending Chapters I (General) and
II (Civil Citations) of Title 1 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code.
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2020-66 establishing the Civil Fines and Penalties for
violation of uncodified ordinances and moratoria and amending the Civil Fines
and Penalties Schedule pursuant to Section 1-40 of the Costa Mesa Municipal
Code.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 15, 2020 — Page 11
OLD BUSINESS:
1. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE CHANGING APPOINTMENT PROCESS
FOR MEMBERS OF THE PARKS, ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION (06:10:20) - City Manager's Office/City Clerk's Division
Presentation by Ms. Green, City Clerk.
Public Comments: None.
MOVED/SECOND (06:11:28): Mayor Pro Tern Marr/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND (06:12:03): Council Member Reynolds/Council
Member Chavez
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Structure the Commission the same as the Planning
Commission with one member from each electoral district of the city and one at -
large member and the commission shall designate one (1) member of the
commission to serve as the liaison for the senior center, and one (1) member of
the commission to serve as the liaison for arts and culture related initiatives and
activities in the city.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member
Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr,
and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
Introduced for first reading, Ordinance No. 2021-01 of the City Council of the City
of Costa Mesa, California, amending Chapter III (Parks, Arts and Community
Services Commission) of Title 12 (Parks and Recreation) of the Costa Mesa
Municipal Code.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. REALIGNMENT OF BIKEWAY AND WALKABILITY COMMITTEE, AND
RESTRUCTURING OF THE FINANCE AND PENSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(06:14:36) - City Manager's Office/City Clerk's Division
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Harper
MOTION: To defer this item to a later date.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Presentation by Ms. Green, City Clerk and Mayor Foley.
Discussion ensued on how the industries were selected, if hospitality includes
restaurants, including retail, profit and non-profit businesses.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 15, 2020 — Page 12
Public Comments:
Speaker, spoke on hiring a consultant for economic development instead of
restructuring the Finance and Pension Advisory Committee. (06:38:18)
Speaker, read a letter by Eleanor Egan speaking against the restructuring of the
Finance and Pension Advisory Committee. (06:41:53)
Al Melone, Costa Mesa, supports a separate Economic Development Committee,
but not to change the Finance and Pension Advisory Committee. (06:44:52)
Ben Chapman, Costa Mesa, spoke on City Council etiquette. (06:46:55)
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Bikeway and Walkability Committee
memberships and attendance at committee meetings. (06:47:36)
MOVED/SECOND (06:49:54): Mayor Foley/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Reduce both committee memberships to 9 and to receive and file the
report on restructuring the Finance and Pension Advisory Committee with direction
to discuss economic development options at the City Council goal setting meeting.
Council Member Reynolds requested the maker of the motion to make the Bikeway
and Walkability Committee membership 11 instead of 9.
Mayor Foley agreed.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Foley/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Reduce the Bikeway and Walkability Committee to 11 and the Finance
and Pension Advisory Committee to 9 and to receive and file the report on
restructuring the Finance and Pension Advisory Committee with direction to
discuss economic development options at the City Council goal setting meeting.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member
Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr,
and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council reduced the membership numbers on the Bikeway and Walkability
Committee to eleven members and the Finance and Pension Advisory
Committee to nine members, serving staggered two-year terms.
2. Received and filed the report to change the name of the Finance and Pension
Advisory Committee to the Economic Development and Finance Committee.
3. Received and filed the report to revise the membership, scope and
responsibilities of the Economic Development and Finance Committee.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 15, 2020 — Page 13
ADDITIONAL COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS,
AND SUGGESTIONS (07:01:38)
Mayor Foley recognized Ted Tanner for his 100t" birthday with the Mayors Award.
ADJOURNMENT (07:03:30) — Mayor Foley adjourned the meeting at 1:15 a.m.,
December 16, 2020 in memory of Noel Bascon, Kim Folsom, and Jay Kelly.
Minutes adopted on this 2nd day of March, 2021.
'a
Brenda Green, ity Clerk
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 15, 2020 — Page 14