HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/2011 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
November 01, 2011
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in a regular session on
November 01, 2011 at 6 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 Wendy Leece (00:00:17)
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION - Father Tashjian, St. Mary Armenian Church
(00:00:39)
ROLL CALL (00:02:28)
Council Members Mayor Gary Monahan
Present: Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer
Council Member Eric R. Bever
Council Member Wendy Leece
Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Hatch
City Attorney Thomas Duarte
Interim Development Services Director Khanh
Nguyen
Public Services Director Peter Naghavi
City Clerk Julie Folcik
ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:02:42)
- American Red Cross Blood Drive — November 2, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. —
Police Department Emergency Operations (EOC) — To schedule an appointment
or for more information, call (714) 754-5156 or sign-up online at
www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: cmpolice
- "Junk in the Trunk" Flea Market and Pancake Breakfast November 5, 2011
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Costa Mesa Senior Center, 695 West 19th Street - For
more information, to buy tickets for the breakfast, or to sign-up for seller space,
call (949) 615-2356
- 2 Million Dogs Puppy Up! Walk — November 6, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. — Event to
support canine cancer research and will feature presentations, games, a bazaar,
and on-site veterinarian. — Fairview Park — Register online at
www.2milliondogs.org
- 2011 Howl-idays Fundraiser — November 6, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. —
Costa Mesa Bark Park, 890 Arlington Avenue
- IKEA Soft Toy Campaign - Now through December 24, 2011 - IKEA Costa
Mesa, 1475 South Coast Drive
- "Pearl Harbor Remembered" featuring survivor Jack Hammett - November 20,
2011 at 2:30 p.m. - Costa Mesa Historical Society, 1870 Anaheim Avenue
- 44th Annual Battle of the Bell - November 11, 2011 at 7 p.m. - Memorial service
in remembrance of long-time booster and support Jim Scott will be held in the
Estancia High School gymnasium at 4:30 p.m. - Jim Scott Stadium
PRESENTATIONS (00:06:55)
The Mayor presented certificates of recognition to the members of the OC
Skateboarding League. League President Katrina Foley, Vice -President Marty
Jimenez, and Costa Mesa High School Principal Aaron Peralta provided an
overview of the league, school connection, and awards. (00:06:57)
Nile Barrett, Project Manager, Orange County Transportation Authority,
presented an overview for the 1-405 Freeway Improvement Project, highlighting
alternatives, the current status, updates on the Draft Environmental Impact
Report/Environmental Impact Study, and public outreach; and responded to
questions from the Council. (00:16:53)
It was unanimously agreed to address Public Hearing No. 1 out of order.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (00:39:22)
1. PUBLIC HEARING: Continued from the meetina of September 6. 2011.
Plannina Application PA -11-03. for Kevin Coleman. for a conditional use
permit to install a 40 -foot Iona by 40 -foot wide helipad/helistoq on the roof
of an existina industrial buildina located at 3132 Airway Avenue.
Environment determination: Exempt.
MOTION: Continue the public hearing to the meeting of March 6,
2012.
Moved by Mayor Gary Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem James
Righeimer.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Gary Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Wendy Leece, Council
Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:39:49)
Susan Shaw, Costa Mesa, commented on the recently held 3 -on -3 Basketball
Tournament, as well as the impact of Banning Ranch on city roads. (00:40:46)
Perry Valantine, Costa Mesa, commented on the CalPERS presentation at the
October study session, and unfunded liabilities. (00:41:58)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, referring to a Daily Pilot article, commented on
public input and the commitment to transparency. (00:45:33)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, expressed concern regarding bicycle riders and
bicycle safety and suggested more outreach. (00:48:24)
Ethan Temianka, Costa Mesa, complimented staff on communication tools and
social media, and Council's priority on infrastructure improvements. (00:51:05)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, requested that the Council reconsider its actions
regarding the Council committees and appointments. (00:52:29)
Sandra Genis, Costa Mesa, spoke about dog waste bags, city's contingency
fund, expressed concern regarding the agenda items listed versus the actions
taken. (00:55:02)
Jim Fitzpatrick, Costa Mesa, spoke about bicycle safety, and the 1-405 freeway
improvement project, and suggested OCTA board representation. (00:57:53)
Chris McEvoy, Costa Mesa, commented on the Banning Ranch development
and the impacts to the Westside. (01:00:40)
Tom Pollitt, Costa Mesa, thanked the Council for their efforts toward pension
reform. (01:03:30)
Gene Hutchins, Costa Mesa, commented on employee pensions and pension
plans. (01:06:34)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (01:09:35)
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Review of Plannina Commission's determination
reaardina Plannina Application PA -11-22, for Peak West Development
LLC. for a desian review with a variance from maximum number of stories
and buildina heiaht (2 stories/27 ft. max. allowed: 3 stories/44 ft.
proposed) and deviation from the citv's residential desian auideline for
2nd and 1 st floor ratio (80% maximum recommended: 86% proposed) for
a new 23.109 sauare-foot communitv buildina with below-arade parking
for tenants of both Villa Venetia and Pine Brook Villaae Apartments in an
R3 (Multiple-Familv Residential District) Zone. This is a revised submittal
from the previously proposed buildina heiaht of 61 ft. under Plannina
Application PA -11-15. Environmental Determination: Exempt. (01:09:50)
Associate Planner Wendy Shih presented the staff report and responded
to questions from the Council regarding zoning, the building height,
number of parking spaces, the potential to build on a portion of the
existing lake, and the use of the proposed recreation building. (01:11:00)
Council Member Leece provided her reasons for requesting a review of
the determination, noting that residents were not adequately notified, the
traffic impacts and congestion, pedestrian safety, and the size of the
building was not complementary to the existing buildings. (01:19:42)
Susan Shaw, Costa Mesa, expressed concern in the size of the proposed
building. (01:25:25)
Harold Ducote, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of the proposed building,
noting developer was a Limited Liability Corporation in Colorado, needing
to register in California.
Ellen Ducote, Costa Mesa, opposed the construction of a large building
and noted her concern regarding pedestrian and auto traffic
flow. (01:29:33)
Louis Chall, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of the development.
(01:32:55)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, expressed concern regarding the size of the
building, pedestrian safety, and parking. (01:35:19)
Sanrda Genis, Costa Mesa, expressed concern in the size of the building
and the zoning. (01:37:58)
Gene Hutchins, Costa Mesa, spoke about parking, and noted the
importance of the lake aesthetically, and suggested relocating new
structure. (01:40:52)
Bob Isaacson, Costa Mesa, commented on the subterranean parking,
emergency access and opined the necessity for a traffic count. (01:44:15)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, opposed the size of the building. (01:47:42)
Richard Mehren, Costa Mesa, opposing the project, commented on traffic
impacts and expressed concern in depreciation of the value of the
homes by removing the lake. (01:51:31)
Mike McDaniels, Costa Mesa, expressed concern in traffic impacts and
the potential need for a traffic signal, and did not support removing the
center median. (01:54:04)
Roger Turk, Costa Mesa, raised concerns regarding the variance, parking
and accessibility, current usage of the recreation building, and the safety
of the residents. (01:56:17)
Bruce Conklin, Costa Mesa, shared his concerns for traffic and child
safety, and urged that a traffic study be conducted. (01:58:12)
William Michael King, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns about traffic and
the parking ramp, and noted the aesthetic appeal of the lake. (01:59:36)
Council Member Leece inquired about the project's compliance with
CEQA and details about the underground parking. Ms. Shih clarified that
the development qualified for a CEQA exemption as an in -fill development
project, and that the parking structure would include a wrought iron gate
with a ramp that is in compliance with city standards. (02:02:46)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer asked if the previous buildings had setback
variances and if there would be a change to the center divide. Ms. Shih
responded that the original buildings did not have setback variances, but
did have height variances, and Mr. Munoz clarified that there were not any
proposed changes to the center divide.
Council Member Mensinger expressed concern regarding parking and
traffic congestion. (02:09:50)
Council Member Bever expressed concern regarding overuse of the
facility and limited parking under the building, as well as the parking gate
and short ramp. (02:13:30)
Council Member Leece spoke in support of reversing the Planning
Commission's decision, and expressed concerns regarding the height and
aesthetic of the building and safety. (02:19:41)
Gary Polodna, Peak West Development LLC, addressed concerns from
the Council regarding the removal of the back entrance gate and
community outreach, and provided an overview of the property and the
purpose of the proposed facility. (02:25:24)
Council Member Mensinger spoke in support of continuing the item.
(02:31:40)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer commented on circulation issues and the back
entrance gate, and suggested that a walkthrough be performed to ensure
that the private garages in the development are not being used for
storage. (02:33:44)
Council Member Leece requested that the developer meet with the
homeowners association and residents. (02:36:35)
Council Member Mensinger encouraged a water feature be added to the
property. (02:38:31)
MOTION: Continue the item until December 6th at 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, seconded by Council
Member Wendy Leece.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem James
Righeimer, Mayor Gary Monahan, Council Member Wendy
Leece, Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor recessed the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
3. PUBLIC HEARING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING CHAPTER V OF TITLE 8 AND
SECTION 12-20 OF TITLE 12 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO SMOKING IN CITY PARKS. SPORTS FACILITIES
AND COMMUNITY GARDENS. (02:44:23)
Management Analyst Donna Theriault presented the staff report and
responded to questions from the Council. (02:44:51)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer commented on the regulations at school sites
and the prohibition of tobacco use. (02:50:37)
Council Member Leece referred to the violations and penalties and
suggested that the number of months be shortened for both public
nuisance and disorderly conduct. (02:51:39)
Council Member Bever felt that the 12 -month timeframe for violations was
appropriate. (02:53:38)
Council Member Mensinger spoke in support of the ordinance, and
suggested that the ban be limited to smoking. (02:54:24)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, expressed concern regarding those who
might smoke in front of residential locations, and enforcement by
police. (02:55:00)
Perry Valantine, Costa Mesa, questioned how the ban would effect the
homeless in the parks. (02:57:13)
MOTION: Introduce Ordinance No. 11-12: AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING
CHAPTER V OF TITLE 8 AND SECTION 12-20 OF TITLE 12 OF THE
COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKING IN CITY
PARKS, SPORTS FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY GARDENS, . as
amended to correct the name of the "Farm Sports Complex to the
"Jack Hammett Sports Complex" and to remove the reference to
prohibiting the use of tobacco products such as chewing tobacco;
to be read by title only and to waive further reading.
Moved by Council Member Stephen Mensinger, seconded by Mayor
Gary Monahan.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Gary Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Wendy Leece
Absent: None.
OLD BUSINESS
No Old Business scheduled.
NEW BUSINESS
No New Business scheduled.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 1 THROUGH 10 (03:00:37)
MOTION: Approve the recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item
Nos. 1 through 10 except for Item Nos. 2, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
Moved by Mayor Gary Monahan, seconded by Council Member Eric R.
Bever.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Gary Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Wendy Leece, Council'Member
Stephen Mensinger
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Readina Folder.
(a) Claim received by the City Clerk: Jose Oscar Cano; Marc Lazarus on
behalf of Madeline Hansen; Alison Nguyen; Theresa Thomas
ACTION: Received for processing.
3. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2392: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA. ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER
NO. 11-21 AND PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 11-20A AND SPECIFYING
THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. funding
Pavroll No. 11-21 for $2.077.007.72 and Pavroll No. 11-20A for $308.49.
and City Weratina_ expenses for $1.203.090.20. including_ Davy roll
deductions.
ACTION: Adopted resolution.
4. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2393: 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. fundina Citv oDeratinq
expenses for $1.608.955.13.
ACTION: Adopted resolution.
5. Amendment to Professional Services Aareement with Siemens Building
Technoloaies. Inc.. 10775 Business Center Drive. Cvoress. to extend the
contract from November 1. 2011 throua_ h January 31. 2012. for an amount
not to exceed $50.000.
ACTION: Approved; and authorized the Chief Executive Officer and City
Clerk to sign.
6. Acceptance and allocation of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) funds for fiscal year 2011-2012.
(a) Budget Adjustment No. 12-007 for $25,102
ACTION: Approved.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (03:01:16)
2.
Regular meetina of October 18. 2011. (03:01:18)
Council Member Bever clarified that the reappointment to committees was
not automatic, and requested that the wording in the motion reflect
that. (03:01:38)
MOTION: Approve as amended to reword the action regarding the
reappointments not to be automatic each time.
Moved by Council Member Eric R. Bever, seconded by Mayor Gary
Monahan.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Gary Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Wendy Leece, Council
Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
7. Reauest for Proposal (RFP) for Fleet Maintenance. (03:02:43)
Sandra Genis, Costa Mesa, spoke about the evaluation criteria and
opined that the weighting on the qualifications of personnel should be
higher and the percentage for cost should be reduced. (03:02:51)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, suggested that the weight be more evenly
distributed and expressed concern in the high emphasis on
cost. (03:04:18)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer emphasized the important of the cost factor,
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and opined that the Fleet Maintenance scope was too broad, and
therefore suggested the following to limit the scope and identify the
"extras" that may be bid on:
Page 4 - Change the number of contracts required to two (2) contracts in
the sentence, "Proposers shall provide, at a minimum, references and
descriptions of at least two (2) contracts that are similar in nature and
have been in effect for at least two (2) years.";
Page 4 - Remove the requirements for specific Honda, BMW, and
Kawasaki mechanics;
Page 5 - Remove "...and how the City would be compensated for that
beneficial use" rewording the sentence to read, "Proposer should be
specific in how the facility would be utilized.";
Page 7 - Amend sentence under "Repairs" to read, "Estimates for
equipment repair cannot exceed the industry standard flat rate repair
guidelines.";
Page 7 - Parts Procurement- amend to read- "Contractor may utilize the
City's existing parts procurement contracts...".
Page 8 - Under "Public Safety," delete the sentence that read "Proposers
(whether private or public) shall indicate whether and how they would
provide a loaner/replacement fire unity of similar configuration...";
Page 8 - Under White Fleet" add "White/Safety Fleet" exception;
Page 8 - Same section; add "same business day';
Page 9 - For the repair of generators, list as an extra;
Page 9 - Remove "Accident investigation for PD/review vehicles involved
in a fatality";
Page 9 - Remove "Fabrication and welding: weld man hole covers in the
street, repair fencing and gates in the right of way that are vandalized in
the city";
Page 9 - Remove "Outfit new vehicles, code and safety lights, push bars,
arrowsticks, etc.";
Pages 11-12 - Remove the list of requirements from "Assist the
Recreation Division with: Showmobile transfer and retrieve to and from
events. Deliver light generator to and from events, fuel and repair in field"
up to the section titled "Fabrication";
Page 11 - Add "Manage the processes" to "Conduct annual pump testing
of all fire apparatus" and "Conduct annual ladder testing of fire apparatus
ladder trucks";
Page 12 - Remove the section titled "Fabrication";
Pages 12-15 - Remove all requirements involving fuel infrastructure and
fuel tanks maintenance, fuel tank inventory and fuel and lubricant
procurement";
Page 15 — Remove "The intent of this specification is to define the
responsibilities and expectations of the Proposer to provide the required
service directly or through a sub -contractor that is a properly licensed and
insured hazardous waste services provider."; and Page 17- Amend
"Provide a list of individual(s)..." to read "Provide a list of lead personnel
only...". (03:07:30)
Facilities and Fleet Maintenance Supervisor John Aguilar, Interim Public
Services Director Ernesto Munoz, and Maintenance Services Manager
Bruce Hartley responded to questions from Council regarding
preventative maintenance, repairs, the purchase of auto parts, the repair
and replacement of fire trucks, the percentage of patrol vehicles
inoperative at any given time, porter service, generator repair and
maintenance, maintenance of vehicle fire extinguishers, and assistance
provided by fleet maintenance staff to the police department. (03:12:55)
Finance and IT Director Bobby Young responded to questions from the
Council regarding the procurement of parts and clarified that the price
contracts are simply pricing agreements to lock -in the pricing. (03:17:08)
MOTION: Authorize staff to release the RFP as amended to reflect
the following changes:
Page 4 - Change the number of contracts required to two (2)
contracts in the sentence, "Proposers shall provide, at a minimum,
references and descriptions of at least two (2) contracts that are
similar in nature and have been in effect for at least two (2) years.";
Page 4 - Remove the requirements for specific Honda, BMW, and
Kawasaki mechanics;
Page 5 - Remove "...and how the City would be compensated for that
beneficial use" rewording the sentence to read, "Proposer should be
specific in how the facility would be utilized.";
Page 7 - Amend sentence under "Repairs" to read, "Estimates for
equipment repair cannot exceed the industry standard flat rate repair
guidelines.";
Page 7 - Parts Procurement- amend to read "Contractor may utilize
the City's existing parts procurement contracts...".
Page 8 - Under "Public Safety," delete the sentence that read
"Proposers (whether private or public) shall indicate whether and
how they would provide a loaner/replacement fire unity of similar
configuration...";
Page 8 - Under White Fleet" add "White/Safety Fleet" exception;
Page 8 - Same section; add "same business day";
Page 9 - For the repair of generators, list as an extra;
Page 9 - Remove "Accident investigation for PD/review vehicles
involved in a fatality";
Page 9 - Remove "Fabrication and welding: weld man hole covers in
the street, repair fencing and gates in the right of way that are
vandalized in the city";
Page 9 - Remove "Outfit new vehicles, code and safety lights, push
bars, arrowsticks, etc.";
Pages 11-12 - Remove the list of requirements from "Assist the
Recreation Division with: Showmobile transfer and retrieve to and
from events. Deliver light generator to and from events, fuel and
repair in field" up to the section titled "Fabrication";
Page 11 - Add "Manage the processes" to "Conduct annual pump
testing of all fire apparatus" and "Conduct annual ladder testing of
fire apparatus ladder trucks";
Page 12 - Remove the section titled "Fabrication";
Pages 12-15 - Remove all requirements involving fuel infrastructure
and fuel tanks maintenance, fuel tank inventory and fuel and
lubricant procurement";
Page 15 — Remove "The intent of this specification is to define the
responsibilities and expectations of the Proposer to provide the
required service directly or through a sub -contractor that is a
properly licensed and insured hazardous waste services provider.";
and
Page 17- Amend "Provide a list of individual(s)..." to read, "Provide a
list of lead personnel only..."
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, seconded by Mayor
Gary Monahan.
Council Member Leece stated she would not support the motion, and
indicated that she did not support the removal of the requirement for the
contractor to replace a fire vehicle on page 8. (03:49:00)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Gary Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Wendy Leece
Absent: None.
8. Reauest for Proposal (RFP) for Reproaraphics. (03:50:07)
Council Member Leece requested clarification of the weight scoring
percentages. City CEO Tom Hatch noted that the grading criteria was
switched back from 25 percent to 50 percent per Council direction.
(03:50:59)
MOTION: Authorize staff to release the RFP.
Moved by Mayor Gary Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem James
Righeimer.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Gary Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Wendy Leece
Absent: None.
9. Reauest for Proposal (RFP) for Graphic Design. (03:51:351
MOTION: Authorize staff to release the RFP.
Moved by Mayor Gary Monahan, seconded by Council Member Eric
R. Bever.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Gary Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Wendy Leece
Absent: None.
10. Reauest for Proposal (RFP) for Dispatch Services. (03:58:29)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer suggested that the number of personnel and
number of hours worked be included under the "Who We Are" section of
the RFP. (03:58:36)
MOTION: Authorize staff to release the RFP.
Moved by Mayor Gary Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem James
Righeimer.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Gary Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Wendy Leece
Absent: None.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (04:07:16)
Council Member Wendy Leece announced her attendance at the "Patrol Base
Jaker" movie premiere event, and requested that the committee appointments
staff report be reheard. (04:07:20)
Council Member Stephen Mensinger referred to the Financial Solutions
Subcommittee recommendations and requested that the City CEO. review the
ideas with Management Partners, and announced the upcoming Battle of the Bell
between Estancia and Costa Mesa High Schools. (04:13:26)
Mayor Gary Monahan requested for status updates regarding projects at the
intersections of Santa Ana and 17th, and Tustin and 17th. (04:15:04)
Mayor Pro Tem Jim Righeimer spoke about outsourcing and the current
injunction, and requested that the City Attorney provide information about
becoming a charter city. (04:15:28)
CLOSED SESSION (04:19:37)
Conference with Thomas R. Hatch. Chief Executive Officer. and Labor
Neaotiator. Aaencv Neaotiator reaardina EmDlovee Oraanizations: Costa
Mesa Citv EmDlovee Association (CMCEA). Costa Mesa Firefighters
Association (CMFA). Costa Mesa Police Officers Association (CMPOA)
and Costa Mesa Police Manaa_ement Association (CMPMA). Costa Mesa
Fire Fiahters Manaaement Association. and Costa Mesa Division
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Manaaers Association pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
2. Conference with leaal counsel reaardina existina litiaation: Costa Mesa
Emglovees 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).
The Mayor recessed the meeting at 10:30 p.m. to Conference Room 1 B for the
Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
No action was taken on the closed sessions.
ADJOURNMENT - The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:30 p.m. to November 8,
2011 at 4:30 p.m. for a Study Session. Next Regular City Council Meeting:
November 15, 2011.
ATTEST: - -- —
Acting Deputy City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
Mayor of the Pty of Costa Mesa