HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/06/2011 - City CouncilMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
December 6, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Bever, Council
Member Leece, and Council Member Mensinger
Council Members Absent: Mayor Monahan
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into closed session at 5:04 p.m. to consider the following
items:
1. Conference with Thomas R. Hatch, Chief Executive Officer, and Labor
Negotiator, Agency Negotiator regarding Employee Organizations: Costa Mesa
City Employee Association (CMCEA), Costa Mesa Firefighters Association
(CMFA), Costa Mesa Police Officers Association (CMPOA) and Costa Mesa
Police Management Association (CMPMA), Costa Mesa Fire Fighters
Management Association, and Costa Mesa Division Managers Association
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
2. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Costa Mesa
Employees Association v. City of Costa Mesa, a municipal corporation, et al.,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2011 00475281, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
3. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Timothy M. Slappy, an
individual v. Robert Harris in his official and individual capacities; City of Costa
Mesa, a government entity, Case No. SACV11-00425 DOC (MLGx), pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
4. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Helyn May Elitzak, an
individual v. the City of Costa Mesa; Arnell Management Company Inc., a
California corporation, Orange County Superior Court Case No. Case No 30-
2011-00439380, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
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5. Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section
54956.9 — (one case).
The City Council reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:10)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:50) — Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:01:06)
Head Pastor Rod Randall, Harbor Trinity Baptist Church
ROLL CALL (00:02:50)
Council Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Bever, Council
Member Leece, and Council Member Mensinger
Council Members Absent: Mayor Monahan
Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Hatch, City Attorney Thomas
Duarte, Assistant Chief Executive Officer Rick Francis, Economic and Development
. Services Director Peter Naghavi, Public Services Director Ernesto Munoz, and City
Clerk Brenda Green.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney stated that there was no reportable action.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:03:00)
"Costa Mesa Minute" was played featuring upcoming events and activities in the
community.
PRESENTATIONS (00:06:10)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer acknowledged the Pop Warner Flag Football Team "The
Mighty Mites" for winning 10 out of 11 games in the season.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:22:40)
Jim Jordan, Costa Mesa, thanked Council for continuing the Snoopy Display and asked
for donations and volunteers. (00:23:32)
Helen Nenadal, Orange, President of the Costa Mesa City Employees Association,
spoke about the city employees and the outsourcing of services. (00:26:56)
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Perry Valantine, Costa Mesa, recounted a timeline of events that occurred in 2011
related to the budget, outsourcing, and City employees. (00:29:39)
Marshall Krupp, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns regarding issues around Susan
Street and the Providence Park area. (00:33:00)
Barb Freeman, Costa Mesa, reiterated concerns from the previous speaker regarding
traffic and parking issues around Susan Street and Sunflower Avenue. (00:37:07)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke about employee layoffs, and committee
appointments. (00:41:33)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke about Fire and safety personnel pensions and
contracts. (00:45:07)
Billy Folsom, Costa Mesa, spoke about outsourcing and the extension of layoff notices,
the Request for Proposal process, and referred to an article by Colin McCarthy.
(00:48:20)
Sue Lester, Costa Mesa, expressed thanks for the continuation of the Snoopy display,
and urged everyone to work together as a team. (00:51:39)
Greg Thunnell, Costa Mesa, spoke about Council actions. (00:54:19)
Bill Harader, Costa Mesa, expressed dissent in Council's direction, complimented the
city's improved website, and spoke about the Snoopy house (00:57:55)
James Proctor, Costa Mesa, provided cost-saving ideas. (01:02:20)
Hayley Hudgens, Ashlyn, Emily, Michael, students from Brethren Christian High School,
introduced themselves and informed of their attendance at the meeting to learn about
government. (01:04:53)
Terry Koken, Costa Mesa, sang a song about the proposed city charter. (01:05:45)
Tom Pollitt, Costa Mesa, spoke about the budget and thanked Council for their efforts to
balance it. (01:06:50)
Reverend Sarah Halverson, Costa Mesa, spoke about outsourcing and the Homeless
Task Force. (01:08:04)
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS CONSIDERED OUT OF ORDER (01:11:40)
1. PUBLIC HEARING: Continued from the meeting of November 1, 2011,
Review of Planning Commission's determination regarding Planning
Application PA -11-22, for Peak West Development LLC, for a design review
with a variance from maximum number of stories and building height (2
stories/27 ft. max. allowed; 3 stories/44 ft. proposed) and deviation from the
city's residential design guideline for 2nd and 1st floor ratio (80% maximum
recommended; 86% proposed) for a new 23,109 square -foot community
building with below -grade parking for tenants of both Villa Venetia and Pine
Brook Village Apartments in an R3 (Multiple -Family Residential District)
Zone. This is a revised submittal from the previously proposed building
height of 61 ft. under Planning Application PA -11-15. Environmental
Determination: Exempt. (01:11:57)
MOTION: Continue the Public Hearing to the Regular Meeting of January 3,
2012.
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Bever
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Bever, Council Member
Leece, Council Member Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Monahan
Motion carried 4-0-1.
ACTION:
Public Hearing continued to Regular Meeting of January 3, 2012.
3. PUBLIC HEARING: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING INCREASED FEES AND NEW FEE CATEGORIES
FOR CONTRACT TOW OPERATORS. (01:12:33)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Bever, Council Member
Leece, Council Member Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Monahan
Motion carried 4-0-1.
ACTION:
Public Hearing continued to Regular Meeting of January 17, 2012.
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REPORT -CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (01:13:14)
CEO Thomas Hatch thanked Mr. Jordan for his support in the community;
acknowledged Mr. Fitzpatrick for assistance with coordinating volunteers; spoke on
quality services provided to the public by the City; addressed questions regarding layoff
notices and the Police Department; addressed concerns regarding Susan Street; spoke
on Fleet Maintenance, the hiring of a Labor Negotiator, and the Homeless Task Force;
provided an update on Fire Statistics, the creation of a Quality of Life Task Force, and
the League of California Cities Goals; and spoke on the draft of budget policies and the
City's 5 -year forecast.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — (01:34:20)
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal of Planning Commission's determination
regarding Development Review DR -99-22 A2, for Pacific Land Services, for
the amendment of the condition of approval for Target Costa Mesa's Winter
Holiday hours as follows: 12 midnight to 11 p.m. the day after
Thanksgiving; and 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. thereafter until New Year's Day.
Current approved holiday hours are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon. — Fri., and 8 a.m.
to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from the day after Thanksgiving to New
Year's day. Environmental Determination: Exempt. (01:34:22)
Staff report provided by Mel Lee, Senior Planner. (01:35:14)
Al Morelli, Costa Mesa, expressed opposition to the approval of the extended
hours of Target and provided reasons for his opposition. (01:38:50)
Discussion ensued regarding Target's holiday hours.
John Warren, representing Pacific Land Services, requested that Council
approve the extended hours for Target and provided reasons for the extended
hours. (02:15:17)
Jackie Lerner, Target District Team Leader, spoke on Target as a company and
a good corporate neighbor. (02:22:15)
Discussion ensued regarding potential Black Friday issues, prevention
measures, and the process of extending store hours. (02:28:40)
Louise Rose, Costa Mesa, thanked for the Snoopy House; spoke on Mr. Morelli's
comments; and expressed support of the approval of extended hours for Target.
(02:39:03)
Eleanor Egan, Costa Mesa, expressed opposition to the approval of extended
hours for Target. (02:42:45)
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LouAnne McCormick, Costa Mesa, spoke on the agreement between Target and
the Halecrest Community; and expressed opposition to the approval of extended
hours for Target. (02:44:06)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke on comments made by Mr. Morelli and
expressed concerns regarding the agreement between Target and the Halecrest
Community. (02:47:51)
Mr. Warren responded to comments made by Mr. Morelli and the public.
(02:50:30)
Mr. Morelli spoke regarding the timeline of the appeal and Target's hours and
reiterated his opposition to the approval of the extended hours of Target.
(02:51:10)
Council Member Mensinger requested staff to provide a report to City Council to
waive the appeal fee for Mr. Morelli. (03:03:53)
MOTION: Adopt Resolution to uphold Planning Commission's decision approving
the Black Friday hours for the hours for Black Friday to annually be from 12:00
a.m. the day after Thanksgiving until 11:00 p.m. and to approve the extending of
the winter holiday hours from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. until New Years Day.
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Mensinger
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Adopt the resolution to deny the request for the Target's
Black Friday and extended Holiday's hours.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Leece
Motion failed due to lack of a second.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Adopt the resolution to deny the request for the Target's
Black Friday and extended Holiday's hours and to agendize the request for the
waiver of the fee for the appellant.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Bever/Council Member
Leece
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bever, Council Member Leece
Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Mensinger
Absent: Mayor Monahan
Motion failed 2-2-1.
ORIGINAL MOTION: Adopt Resolution to uphold Planning Commission's
decision approving the Black Friday hours for the hours for Black Friday to
annually be from 12:00 a.m. the day after Thanksgiving until 11:00 p.m. and to
approve the extending of the winter holiday hours from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
until New Years Day.
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ORIGINAL MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member
Mensinger
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Bever, Council Member Leece
Absent: Mayor Monahan
Motion failed 2-2-1.
MOTION: Continue the Public Hearing to the Regular Meeting of January 17,
2012.
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Bever, Council Member
Leece, Council Member Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Monahan
Motion carried 4-0-1.
ACTION:
Public Hearing continued to Regular Meeting of January 17, 2012.
BREAK (03:13:54)
CONSENT CALENDAR (03:25:45)
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 12
except for Items 2, 6, 10, 11, and 12.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Bever
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Bever, Council Member Leece,
Council Member Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Monahan
Motion carried 4-0-1.
1. READING FOLDER
ACTION: Received and processed
(a) Claims received by the City Clerk: Gary De La Rosa; Rosemary De La Rosa;
Cecil Ray Davidson; Michael Hutton.
(b) Requests for Alcohol Beverage Control licenses: Madee, 401 East 17th Street,
Suite C; Cafe International, 3198 Airport Loop H2A; Marukai Market, 2975
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Harbor Boulevard; Jons Liquor, 2790 Harbor Boulevard, 101 & 102; and
Sushi Shunka, 369 East 17th Street, Suite 17.
(c) Letter of Notification: Southern California Gas Company Notice of Proposed
Rate Increases, Triennal Cost Allocation Proceeding (TCAP), Application No.
A.11-11-002.
3. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2396: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 11-23 AND
PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 11-22A AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF
WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID, FUNDING PAYROLL NO. 11-23 FOR
$2,038,978.58 AND PAYROLL NO. 11-22A FOR $0, AND CITY OPERATING
EXPENSES FOR $1,552,600.86, INCLUDING PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS.
ACTION: Approved
4. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2397: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS, AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME
ARE TO BE PAID, FUNDING CITY OPERATING EXPENSES FOR $693,148.12.
ACTION: Approved
5. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2398: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 11-24 AND
PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 11-23A AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF
WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID, funding Payroll No. 11-24 for
$2,060,796.26 and Payroll No. 11-23A for $96.44, and City operating
expenses for $611,000.76, including payroll deductions.
ACTION: Approved
7. COMPLETION OF ALLEY NOS. 116, 75, AND 76 IMPROVEMENTS, CITY
PROJECT NO. 11-01, BY BLACK ROCK CONSTRUCTION, INC., 282 NORTH
SAINT CRISPEN AVENUE, BREA.
ACTION:
1. City Council accepted the work performed by Black Rock Construction, Inc.;
and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and
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3. Will release the Labor and Material Bond seven (7) months after the filing
date; will release the Faithful Performance Bond one (1) year after the filing
date; and will release the retention monies 35 days after the Notice of
Completion filing date.
8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011.
ACTION:
City Council adopted the Resolution approving the Renewed Measure M2
Expenditure Report.
9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ORDER OF BUSINESS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS.
ACTION:
City Council adopted the Resolution amending the order of business for council
meetings.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (03:27:49)
2. MINUTES: Regular meeting of November 1, 2011. (03:27:52)
MOTION: Continue the item to the Regular Meeting of January 3, 2012.
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Bever/Council Member Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Bever, Council Member
Leece, Council Member Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Monahan
Motion carried 4-0-1.
ACTION:
Item continued to the Regular Meeting of January 3, 2012.
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6. AMENDMENTS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH
SCOTT FAZEKAS AND ASSOCIATES, 9 CORPORATE PARK, #200, IRVINE;
BUREAU VERITAS, 1565 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD, COSTA MESA; AND
CSG CONSULTANTS INC., 801 PARK CENTER DRIVE #230, SANTA ANA,
FOR CONTRACT PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $634,000 IN THE AGGREGATE. (03:28:10)
Discussion ensued regarding the clarification of the budget adjustments.
Greg Ridge, Costa Mesa, spoke about Scott Fazekas in a Voice of OC article
and conflict of interest. (03:32:20)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Leece/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Bever, Council Member
Leece, Council Member Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Monahan
Motion carried 4-0-1.
ACTION:
1. City Council approved budget adjustment in the amount of $196,000 from
salary savings and $125,000 from general fund to the Engineering and
Architectural account.
2. Authorized the Mayor to amend Professional Services Agreements (PSAa)
approved in June 2011, for contract plan check and inspection services with
the companies of Bureau Veritas, CSG Consultants, Inc., and Scott Fazekas
& Associates, Inc., for the total amount not to exceed $634,000 in the
aggregate.
10. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR PAYROLL (03:34:47)
Sue Lester, Costa Mesa, shared her experience with using private payroll
companies. (03:40:18)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Leece
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Bever, Council Member
Leece, Council Member Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Monahan
Motion carried 4-0-1.
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ACTION:
City Council authorized staff to release the Request for Proposal (RFP) for
Payroll Services based upon the analysis provided by both the Payroll Services
Contracting Committee and Finance Department.
11. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(03:43:23)
Discussion ensued regarding Information Technology Services at surrounding
Cities.
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, inquired about a complete list of software used in the
City and spoke about management of the contracted employees. (03:49:14)
Greg Ridge, Costa Mesa, expressed opposition of outsourcing IT. (03:52:08)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Mensinger/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Bever, Council Member
Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Leece
Absent: Mayor Monahan
Motion carried 3-1-1.
ACTION:
City Council authorized staff to release the Request for Proposal (RFP) for
Information Technology Services based on the analysis provided by both the
Information Technology Services Contracting Committee and the Finance and
Information Technology Department.
12.COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 2011 ANNUAL REPORT
(04:19:30)
Discussion ensued regarding the reallocation of the money from the denial of the
Harper's Point project.
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Leece/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Bever, Council Member
Leece
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Monahan, Council Member Mensinger
Motion carried 3-0-2.
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ACTION:
City Council received and filed Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency's 2011
Annual Report.
OLD BUSINESS (04:21:55)
1. APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA'S TEWINKLE PARK
ATHLETIC COMPLEX TASK FORCE (04:22:06)
Staff report provided by Ernesto Munoz, Interim Public Services Director.
(04:22:15)
Eleanor Egan, Costa Mesa, spoke about Deed Restrictions. (04:35:13)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, expressed support for a Public Hearing on the item
and keeping the park locally -controlled. (04:37:48)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke on others' opposition to the item.
(04:40:15)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, expressed concern with the vendor and spoke on the
make-up of the Task Force. (04:42:02)
MOTION: Approve the increase of the membership of the taskforce to 13
members and appoint the following At -Large Members: Gordon Bowley, Ron
Amburgey,Tim Cromwell, Joaguin "Jack" Morales, Kevin Orton as regular
members and Carl D. Smith as an alternate.
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Mensinger/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Bever, Council Member
Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Leece
Absent: Mayor Monahan
Motion carried 3-1-1.
ACTION: City Council approved the increase of the membership of the taskforce
to 13 members and appointed the following At -Large Members: Gordon Bowley,
Ron Amburgey, Tim Cromwell, Joaguin "Jack" Morales, Kevin Orton as regular
members and Carl D. Smith as an alternate.
MOTION: Appoint Mayor Monahan as the Liaison to the taskforce with Council
Member Mensinger as the Alternate.
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger/Council Member Bever
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Appoint Mayor Monahan as the Liaison to the taskforce
with Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer as the Alternate.
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SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Mensinger/Council Member
Bever
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Bever, Council Member
Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Leece
Absent: Mayor Monahan
Motion carried 3-1-1.
ACTION:
City Council appointed Mayor Monahan as the Liaison to the taskforce with
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer as the Alternate.
NEW BUSINESS (04:59:29)
1. INFORMATION REGARDING PROPOSED CHARTER (04:59:33)
Staff report provided by CEO Hatch.
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer provided a presentation regarding the proposed
charter. (05:02:19)
MOTION: Continue the meeting past Midnight.
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Leece/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Bever, Council Member
Leece, Council Member Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Monahan
Motion carried 4-0-1.
City Council recessed for a break at 11:46 p.m. and reconvened at 11:51 p.m.
Jim Fitzpatrick, Costa Mesa, expressed support for the Charter. (05:51:23)
Robert Dickson, Costa Mesa, expressed support for the Charter. (05:53:55)
Jim Adams, Los Angeles, representing Los Angeles/Orange County Building and
Construction Trades, spoke on prevailing wages. (05:55:20)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, inquired about term limits, Council Member
compensation, and cost -of -living index, and the impact on the RDA. (05:58:39)
Patrick Kelly, Costa Mesa, expressed support for prevailing wages and spoke on
unemployment and homelessness in Costa Mesa. (06:01:38)
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David Kinkade, Costa Mesa, spoke on local and state government and
expressed support for the Charter. (06:03:46)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on checks and balances of the Charter,
prevailing wages, and outsourcing. (06:06:25)
Perry Valantine, Costa Mesa, expressed support of the Charter being written by
15 members elected by the public; expressed concern regarding the schedule;
and spoke on General Plan zoning consistency. (06:10:15)
Jerry Kern, Oceanside, spoke on Charter Cities in Sand Diego County and
prevailing wages and expressed support for the Charter. (06:13:52)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke about Council actions; expressed
opposition to an elected commission; and expressed support for a distant
second. (06:17:41)
Colin McCarthy, Costa Mesa, expressed concern with the schedule and the
compressed time -frame and spoke on prevailing wages. (06:21:25)
Sue Lester, Costa Mesa, spoke on power and requested to have a Charter
commission. (06:24:05)
Tom Egan, Costa Mesa, expressed opposition to the proposed Charter and to
the meeting running past midnight. (06:27:40)
Eleanor Egan, Costa Mesa, expressed opposition to the Charter. (06:31:25)
Greg Ridge, Costa Mesa, spoke on the timeline of the proposed Charter, layoff
notices, and an article in the Daily Pilot, written by Council Member Mensinger.
(06:37:08)
John Hill, Costa Mesa, expressed support of the proposed Charter and thanked
Council for their efforts. (06:41:40)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, expressed support of an elected 15 -member
committee and spoke on Unions and an Ex -Parte Communications Ordinance.
(06:46:50)
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed Charter schedule, process, and
components.
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MOTION: Add Town Hall meetings on the 24th and 31 st
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Bever
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor- Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Bever, Council Member
Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Leece
Absent: Mayor Monahan
Motion carried 3-1-1.
ACTION:
City Council directed staff and the City Attorney to begin the process of drafting a
Proposed Charter and required supplemental documents; and hold a Town Hall
meeting on January 24, 2012; and on January 31, 2012, if needed.
COUNCIL MEMBER' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (07:24:47)
Council Member Mensinger commented on Estancia High School's football team's
presence in the Semi-finals; congratulated the Costa Mesa High School football team;
and invited the public to the Mesa Verde Classic on January 16, .2012. (07:24:54)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer commented on Estancia High School's football team's
success. (07:27:25)
Council Member Bever requested to add a Council Initiative Session to the City Council
Study Sessions. (07:28:24)
Council Member Leece wished everyone a happy holiday; spoke on the Costa Mesa
Fire Department's Santa Letters Program; and announced a meeting regarding Banning
Ranch to be held in January. (07:29:54)
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY (07:32:34)
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