HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/03/2009 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
February 03, 2009
The City Council meeting of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in regular
session February 03, 2009, 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Katrina Foley
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION - Reverend Dr. Dennis Short, Harbor
Christian Church
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Mayor Allan R. Mansoor
Present:
Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece
Council Member Eric R. Bever
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Gary Monahan
Council Members
None
Absent:
Officials Present:
Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch
Assistant City Attorney Harold W. Potter
Development Services Director Donald Lamm
Public Services Director Peter Naghavi
Maintenance Manager Bruce Hartley
Associate Planner Wendy Shih
Senior Planner Minoo Ashabi
Transportation Services Manager Raja
Sethuraman
City Clerk.Julie Folcik
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Mansoor announced that prominent local artist Rusty Sherrill had
been selected as the recipient of the Mayor's Choice Award for his
artwork. A presentation of Mr. Sherrill's artwork titled, Dear God, Little
Robot Girl, and Please God were displayed on the overhead screens.
The Mayor congratulated the 2008 Costa Mesa Housing Element Team -
Kimberly Brandt, Claire Flynn, Hilda Veturis, Minoo Ashabi, and Rebecca
Robbins on being named Employees of the Month for February, 2009, in
recognition of their many months of collaborative work in successfully
completing the City's new General Plan Housing Element. He
commended them for their mutual efforts in preparing and ensuring the
adoption and certification of the document noting that it was being used by
the State Department of Housing Community Development as a model for
other cities to consider.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Ernie Feenev. Costa Mesa. reported she attended a Senior Center
Board Meetina and was restricted by the Board from recordina the
meetina. She cited the Brown Act reauestina the Citv Attornev to
respond and clarify the Brown Act reaardina the public riaht to
record or reauest a recordina of the Senior Center Board Meetina.
2. Kevin Doane. Costa Mesa. spoke of former business owner Sid
Soffer.
3. Elizabeth Ott. Costa Mesa. suaaested the Citv have a Green Expo
and beach shuttle between Costa Mesa Calvary Chapel to the
beach; expressed concern of the economv and reported
on the AAMCO Center sia_ n blocked by overa_ rown Ornamental
Pear trees: and asked for compassion concernina_ Code
Enforcement in a time where individuals are struaalina.
4. Judv Berry. Costa Mesa. commented on the Country's financial
problems pointina out the averaae Citv employees' salaries and
pension. She suaaested to tier emplovee benefits for new
emplovees and hoped the next budaet would not include salary
increases: and she asked the Council to consider an increase in the
Business License Fee and fundina of the Citv's A.B.L.E. Proaram.
5. John Feenev. Costa Mesa. inauired on the Citv's fundina of the
O.C. Marathon and sua_ aested the advertisement of the Citv's
Graffiti Award Proaram.
6. Terry Shaw. Costa Mesa. spoke on behalf of the Costa Mesa
Historical Societv and invited every_ one to attend their next meeting
on the Flower Farms & Markets of Southern California titled Back in
Time to 1859. He announced the meetina will be held on February .
15. 2009. 2:30 p.m.. at 1870 Anaheim Avenue. Costa Mesa.
7. Chris McEvov. Costa Mesa. stated he sent a letter to the Citv
relatina to a a_ nevance with the recent appointments to the Planning
Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission.
He auestioned the appointments citina portions of the Citv's Conflict
of Interest Code and noted camoaia_ n contributions bv_ the
appointees.
V. COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece reported she attended the League of
California Cities' Environmental Quality Policy Meeting; commented on the
City's adoption of the 1 st Battalion, 5th (1/5) Marine Regiment U.S. Marine
Corps and announced the acceptance of donations for Care Package
Items; advised she attended the City of Newport Beach Citizens Aviation
Committee Meeting with Council Member Foley regarding the growth of
John Wayne Airport; referred to the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce
Business Outlook and encouraged everyone to buy in Costa Mesa; and
read a letter from St. Joachim School commending the City Council.
Mayor Allan Mansoor clarified that the Orange County Marathon would not
be funded by the City and requested that the Graffiti Award Program be
advertised on Costa Mesa cable channel and City's website.
He commented on a police incident report regarding a traffic stop for a
vehicle code violation in which the individual had a suspended license,
was driving under the influence, and was a Los Angeles Southside gang
member.
Council Member Katrina Foley commented on the discussions of the
Citizens Aviation Committee meeting regarding traffic at John Wayne
Airport and suggested presenting the information to the City of Anaheim.
She advised that she attended the Joint Task Force meeting regarding the
master plan for sports facilities pointing out an action was taken on
recommendations of the task force; and asked for an update on the
Equestrian Center Land Use Environmental Study.
Council Member Gary Monahan referred to comments by public speaker,
Ernie Feenie, on the Brown Act and requested the Assistant City Attorney
Harold Potter to provide information to Mrs. Feeney. He commented on a
letter received by Chris McEvoy concerning the appointments to the
Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission and
advised that the City Attorney's Office clarified that there were no violation
of the Conflict of Interest code.
Council Member Eric Bever referred to the appointments of the Planning
Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission and advised he
verified with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and the City
Attorney's Office that there was no conflict of interest in appointments;
requested to agendize the discussion of Economic Development among
the Council, Planning Commission, and staff; and echoed comments of
Council Member Leece concerning the 1/5 Marine Regiment encouraging
the need for donations.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 1 THROUGH 13
MOTION: Approve the recommended actions for Consent Calendar
Item Nos. 1 through 13, except for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, and 10.
Moved by Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Council Member
Gary Monahan.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece, Council
Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council
Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
1. Readina Folder.
The following Claims were received and processed by the City
Clerk: Enterprise Rent-A-Car; and Rodney Cormier.
2. Reaular Adiourned Meeting/Study Session Minutes of January 13.
2009. and Reaular Meetina Minutes of January 20. 2009.
ACTION: Approved.
3. Warrant Resolution 2250. fundina_ Citv_ op_ eratina_ exp_ enses for
$463.345.14.
ACTION: Resolution adopted.
4. Warrant Resolution 2251, fundina Pavroll No. 901 for
$2.592.600.20. and Citv or)eratina_ expenses for $504.829.40
includina pavroll deductions.
ACTION: Resolution adopted.
11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA. AUTHORIZING RECORDS
DESTRUCTION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA. PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 75-60.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 09-8.
12. 2008 Emerqencv Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
Allocation:
(a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN
OFFICIALS OF THE CITY TO FILE APPLICATION WITH THE
CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (CAL
EMA), and to accept funds in an amount not to exceed $8,110.00.
(b) Allocation of the 2008 EMPG Program proceeds in an amount
not to exceed $8,110 to the City's General Fund - Emergency
Services.
(c) Agreement to Transfer Funds with the County of Orange for the
2008 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
Program.
(d) Update the State of California, California Emergency
Management Agency (Cal EMA) Designation of Applicant's Agent
Resolution with the name of the City's Emergency Services
Coordinator.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 09-9; approved allocation;
approved agreement and authorized the City Manager or designee
and the City Clerk to sign; and approved the update of Cal EMA
Designation.
13. Appointments by Mavor to the boards of the Costa Mesa
Conference and Visitor Bureau (CMCVB), and Transp_ ortation
Corridor Aaencv (TCA).
ACTION: Approved the appointment of Council Member Gary
Monahan and Mayor Pro Tern- Wendy Leece (alternate) to the
CMCVB; approved the appointment of Council Member Gary
Monahan and Mayor Allan Mansoor (alternate) to the TCA.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5. From the meeting_ of Januant 20, 2009. Professional Services
Aareement with RPW Services, Inc.. 2473 E. Oranaethorpe
Avenue, Fullerton, for the pesticide application and rodent control
services per Formal Bid No. 1127, for a three (3)-vear contract with
the option of renewina for three (3) additional one (1)-vear
extensions, in an amount not to exceed $82.000 per vear.
Sandy Genis, Costa Mesa, opposed the type of pesticide used at
Fairview; expressed concern on the pesticide used known as
Round Up pointing out the toxicity; and requested signs be
posted noticing pesticide application.
Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, commented that the City should
choose vendors located in the city.
Council Member Foley expressed concern on the noticing of
pesticide application and felt that posting requirements be the same
standards as the safe school act.
Public Services Director Peter Naghavi and Maintenance Services
Manager Bruce Hartley responded to questions relating to posting
notice of pesticide applications, spray pattern indicator, posting
locations, homeowner notification, type of pesticide material used,
and clarified pesticide use and urban runoff.
MOTION: Approved; authorized Mayor and City Clerk to sign;
authorized City Manager to sign for any justified rate increase and
to extend the contract upon recommendation from the Public
Services Department; directed staff to post notice of pesticide
application via the City's website; and authorized staff to test the
use of dye in pesticide application.
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, seconded by Mayor
Allan R. Mansoor.
Council Member Bever requested the maker to include authorizing
staff the use of dye for spray pattern indicator. Council Member
Monahan and Mayor Mansoor agreed and restated the motion.
MOTION: Approve; authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign;
authorize City Manager to sign for any justified rate increase
and to extend the contract upon recommendation from the
Public Services Department; direct staff to post notice of
pesticide application via the City's website; and authorize staff
to test the use of dye in pesticide application.
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, seconded by Mayor
Allan R. Mansoor.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece,
Council Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Gary
Monahan
Noes: Council Member Katrina Foley
Absent: None.
The Mayor announced that Consent Calendar Item Nos. 6 through 9 would
be addressed collectively.
6. Professional Services Aareement with Kabbara Enaineerina. 121
North Harwood Street. Oranae, for enaineerina services for desian
of Old Newport Boulevard Rehabilitation Project. in an amount not
to exceed $72.972.
ACTION: Approved; authorized Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
7. Professional Services Aareement with VA Consultina, Inc.. 17801
Cartwriaht Road. Irvine. for enaineerina services for desian of
Victoria Street Rehabilitation Project. in an amount not to exceed
$149.994.
ACTION: Approved; authorized Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
8. Professional Services Aareement with Civil Works Enaineers. 3151
Airwav Avenue, Suite S-2, Costa Mesa, for enaineerina services
for desian of Adams Avenue Rehabilitation Project. in an amount
not to exceed $148.188.
ACTION: Approved; authorized Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
9. Professional Services Aareement with Civil Source Enaineerina.
500 Wald Street, Costa Mesa, for enaineerina services for desian
of Vanauard Way. Wilson Street and Mendoza Drive Rehabilitation
Project, in an amount not to exceed $152.400.
Council Member Bever commented on the design of Victoria Street
Rehabilitation Project pointing out the six high tension poles that
were not undergrounded, and noted the incidents concerning
fatalities at the location; and urged the Council to complete the
project and underground the existing poles.
The Mayor expressed his interest in the undergrounding of utilities
for the Adams Avenue Rehabilitation Project. In reference to the
concerns of the Council, the Public Services Director responded to
underground issues and the status of available funding for
undergrounding utilities. Discussion ensued between the Mayor
and Public Services Director relating to an installation of a conduit
at Adams Avenue to underground utilities in the future.
Judy Berry, Costa Mesa, supported the undergrounding of utilities
and raising the medians on Victoria Street.
Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, pointed out the service agreements are
with companies that are not located within the city, opining that the
City should do business with local companies; and questioned
the necessity of improvements with the possible street
interruption of the proposed desalinization project.
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, expressed concern on the impact of the
Poseidon Project.
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar
Item Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9; authorize staff to install a conduit at
Adams Avenue for the purpose of undergrounding
utilities; and authorized Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
Moved by Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Council
Member Gary Monahan.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece,
Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Gary
Monahan
Noes: Council Member Eric R. Bever
Absent: None.
Council Member Bever expressed support of the projects; however,
stated he had reservations due to the federal stimulus program
opining it was not well defined.
10. Aareement with the Orange Countv Sheriff's Department of
Communications for purchase and installation of emeraencv radio
and computer eauioment. usina Urban Area Securitv Initiative arant
funds (UASI) in the Citv's Emeraencv Operations Center (EOC) to
implement a Countvwide Winlink 2000 Svstem.
Council Member Leece commended staff for their efforts and noted
the importance of emergency preparedness.
MOTION: Accept and approve; authorize the City Manager or
his designee to sign.
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, seconded by
Council Member Eric R. Bever.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece,
Council Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Katrina
Foley, Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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VII. PUBLIC BEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING: From the meetina of January 6. 2009. appeal
of the Plannina Commission's determination rea_ ardina Planning
Application PA -07-39 for Anna R. Lauri of Red Mountain Retail
Group. authorized aaent for Harbor Hamilton. LLC. for a master
plan for remodel of three existina buildings and construction of four
new buildinas for a 19.000 sauare-foot commercial center. located
at the southwest corner of Harbor Boulevard and Hamilton Street at
2089. 2099 Harbor Boulevard. and 511 Hamilton Street in a PDC
(Planned Development - Commercial) zone. Environmental
determination: Mitiaated Neaative Declaration.
Development Services Director Don Lamm explained the
continuance request and the options that were available to the
applicant and the Council relative to the appeal and the project
application. - He responded to questions from the City Council
regarding modifications to'the project, the timeframe relative to an
appeal, timeframe as it relates to the continuation, withdrawal of the
application or denial of the project.
Anna Lauri, Red Mountain Retail Group, authorized agent for
Harbor Hamilton, LLC, explained that the intent of the continence to
explore the available options with potential tenants relative to the
intent for the development and encouraged the continuance of the
hearing for 60 days. She responded to questions from the Council
informing them that they would like to explore an opportunity that
has recently presented itself, but there was a possibility for going
forth with the appeal and therefore requested time to workout the
detail.
Mayor Mansoor expressed his concurrence with some of the
concerns of the Planning Commission relative to the current
proposal.
Council Member Monahan spoke in support of a continuance to
provide the necessary time to the applicant, although commented
that he too shared the concerns of the Planning Commission
relative to what was proposed.
Assistant City Attorney Harold Potter reiterated the Council's
option.
Mayor Pro Tem Leece supported a continuance.
Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, was in support of upholding the
Planning Commission's decision as he felt there were design flaws
in the proposed project.
Council Member Bever commented that he was in support of
conducting the hearing in order to come to a determination and
provide comment that would be helpful to the applicant should they
resubmit an application.
MOTION: Continue the public hearing to April 7, 2009, at 7:00
p.m.
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Wendy Leece.
Council Member Monahan spoke in support of the continuance to
provide the appellant the time necessary to work out details which
could determine whether to go forward with an appeal or not.
Mayor Mansoor reiterated his concurrence with the concerns of the
Planning Commission and stated he would like to see them
addressed by the appellant.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Deny the appeal.
Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley, seconded by Council
Member Eric R. Bever.
Council Member Foley commented that she did not believe that the
continuance helped the process to move forward. She felt that the
applicants should abandon the appeal and move forward on a new
project submittal.
The substitute motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Katrina
Foley
Noes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece,
Council Member Gary Monahan
Absent: None.
Vote on the original motion was taken.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece,
Council Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Gary
Monahan
Noes: Council Member Katrina Foley
Absent: None.
RECESS: The Mayor declared the meeting recessed at 7:52 p.m.
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA. APPROVING OF
MODIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN AMENDED TRACT MAP NO.
16917.
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Council Member Foley recused herself from the discussion advising
of a conflict of interest due to business interest.
Public Services Director Peter Naghavi summarized the request.
Speaker (name inaudible), Costa Mesa, asked for clarification of
the request, the process and stated that he could not support
granting the extra footage as it was taking away the landscaping
setback.
MOTION: Adopted Resolution No. 09-10.
Moved by Council Member Eric R. Bever, seconded by Mayor
Allan R. Mansoor.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece,
Council Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Gary
Monahan
Noes: None.
Abstain: Council Member Katrina Foley
Absent: None:
3. PUBLIC HEARING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA ADOPTING ZONING
CODE AMENDMENT CO -08-04. WHICH AMENDS TITLE 13 OF
PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATIONS RELATED TO
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.
Senior Planner Minoo Ashabi presented the staff report.
MOTION: Introduce Ordinance No. 09-2, read by title only, and
waived further reading.
Moved by Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Council
Member Katrina Foley.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece,
Council Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Katrina
Foley, Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA amendina the Citv's
Fee Schedule reaardinq penalties for parkina violations to collect
state surcharges pursuant to Senate Bill 1407.
The Mayor announced a request had been received from the City
Attorney's Office to continue the item.
MOTION: Continue to the meeting of February 17, 2009, at 7:00
p.m.
Moved by Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Council
Member Katrina Foley.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece,
Council Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Katrina
Foley, Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
1. From the meetina of January 6. 2009: Reauest for "Resident Onlv"
parkina restriction on Babb Street. between Baker Street and
Denver Drive.
(a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING PERMIT PARKING
ON BABB STREET, BETWEEN BAKER STREET AND DENVER
DRIVE.
Transportation Services Manager Raja Sethuraman presented the
staff report. He responded to questions from the Council regarding
use of guest parking spaces, use of Baker Street parking, and
street cleaning.
Mary Anne O'Connell, Costa Mesa, Sommerset Village resident,
supported the "wait and see attitude" relative to the use of the guest
spaces in the complex if the city was willing to lift the restrictions of
use.
Jennifer Assurely, Costa Mesa, noted that Babb Street has always
been a busy street, commented that she would like to see that the
HOA resolve their parking issues and did not like the idea of "permit
only parking" on Babb Street, unless it would definitely solve the
parking issue.
Gloria Parker, Costa Mesa, Somerset village resident, felt that
granting a variance for the residents to park on site and would help
with the on-site parking issues and supported the "wait and see"
approach relative to the permit -only parking on Babb Street.
Dean Fisher, Costa Mesa, resident of Babb Street, supported
going along with the "wait and see" approach, as he was looking for
an answer for sufficient parking on Babb Street, and was hopeful it
could be accomplished without the "permit parking." In response to
a question from Council he requested that if "permit parking" is
necessary that the residents of Babb Street would not have to go
through the whole process again to submit an application.
Dave Hanksler, Costa Mesa, was supportive of using Baker Street
for additional parking and felt that it would alleviate neighborhood
parking, and noted that it is done elsewhere along Baker Street.
Gloria Ritgers, Costa Mesa, Babb Street resident, pointed out
that a neighbor's house on one of the corners has no parking in
front of the house because of a long red curb, and that a fire
hydrant is in front of two other houses on the street which
reduces the available space for parking.
MOTION: Authorize the Sommerset Citihomes development the
discretion to utilize on-site open guest parking for residential
parking with a majority vote of the HOA; authorize staff to designate
Babb Street, between Baker Street and Denver Drive as Permitted
Parking, if necessary.
Moved by Council Member Eric R. Bever, seconded by Council
Member Gary Monahan.
In response to Council Member Foley's inquiry regarding the
mechanism in which staff would make the determination if permit
parking was necessary, Public Services Director Peter Naghavi
responded that the process would include their receiving a petition
relative to the parking problems and at that time reassess the
parking situation and if authorized proceed with the designation.
Discussion ensued regarding a time frame for review of the
situation and six months was established. Council Member Bever
agreed. Council Member Monahan withdrew his second to the
motion, commenting that he was supportive of the original motion
made, thought that while the additional parking spaces may help
the problem, it would not solve it and felt the permitted parking was
necessary at this time.
Discussion ensued to clarify time frame for a possible review of the
parking situation.
The motion was restated:
MOTION: Authorize the Sommerset Citihomes development
the discretion to utilize on-site open guest parking for
residential parking with a majority vote of the HOA; direct staff
to reassess the need for permitted parking within six months
and authorized staff, at that time, to designate Babb Street,
between Baker Street and Denver Drive as Permitted Parking,
if necessary.
Moved by Council Member Eric R. Bever, seconded by Council
Member Katrina Foley.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece,
Council Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Katrina
Foley
Noes: Council Member Gary Monahan
Absent: None.
2. From the meetina of January 6. 2009. Senior Center Ad Hoc
Committee appointments.
Council Member Foley recused herself from the discussion
indicating that she had a Conflict of Interest due to a business
interest.
The Assistant City Manager summarized the staff report
and responded to questions -from the Council.
Discussion ensued .among the Council relating to the number of
members, process of appointment by the Senior Board and Council
appointees, and extension of the time of application. Council
Member Bever expressed concern on the appointments made by
the Senior Center and questioned whether the applicants were
advised of this process. He supported extending the application
time period. Council Member Monahan agreed and indicated that
applications should also be accessible at the Senior Center.
In reference to a concern of Council Member Leece, Council
Member Monahan explained the selection process of members
which would include the decision of the two appointed Council
Members and the Senior Center.
MOTION: Appoint Council Member Monahan and Mayor
Mansoor to the Senior Center Task Force.
Moved by Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, -seconded -by Council
Member Eric R. Bever.
The motion carried by the following roll call v_otq�_
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Terrm ViWendy Leece,
Council Member Eric R. Bever, Council M_ ember -Gary
Monahan
Noes: None.
Abstain: Council Member Katrina Foley
Absent: None.
MOTION: Direct staff to re -advertise the application for the
Senior Center Task Force with the notice to provide
information on the appointment process (appointments of the
at -large members to be made by the task force members
appointed by the City Council and the Board of the Senior
Corporation, respectively); and to notice the current applicants
of the process for appointment.
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, seconded by Mayor
Allan R. Mansoor.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece,
Council Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Gary
Monahan
Noes: None.
Abstain: Council Member Katrina Foley
Absent: None.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
No New Business scheduled.
X. REPORTS
Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch gave an update on the financial
filings of the Costa Mesa High School Foundation and the Estancia
TeWinkle Foundation noting that IRS forms has been filed and information
would be available in a week.
XI. ADJOURNMENT — The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:08
p.m., to February 10, 2009, 4:30 p.m., for a Study Session. The next
Regular City Council Meeting will be held on February 17, 2009.
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
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