HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/17/2006 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
January 17, 2006
The City Council meeting of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in regular
session January 17, 2006, 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 Monahan
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION - Mayor Mansoor
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mayor Allan Mansoor
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever
Council Member Linda Dixon
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Gary Monahan
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
Deputy City Attorney Tom Duarte
Development Services Director Donald Lamm
Public Services Director William Morris
Police Sergeant Keith Davis
Recreation Manager Jana Ransom
Principal Planner Kimberly Brandt
Finance Director Marc Puckett
City Clerk Julie Folcik
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Deputy City Attorney Tom Duarte reported that a closed session was not
scheduled.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Mansoor announced Sergeant Keith Davis, of the Costa Mesa
Police Department, as the recipient of the Costa Mesa Mayor's Award for
January, 2006, in recognition of his professionalism and dedicated
service. Sergeant Davis was commended for his response when assisting
a member of the public, ready to take his own life, by showing compassion
and understanding during a potentially adverse situation.
Mayor Mansoor presented Proclamations recognizing the following
teachers and students visiting from Melbourne, Australia and participating
in the 8th Annual Sister -City Education Exchange. Students: Hayley King,
Jack Davis, Eamon Lucic; Teachers: Diana Pongrac, Boardwalk Primary
School, Jane Motley, The Grange Prep -12 College, Mary Pateras, Galvin
Park Secondary College and Peter Stone, Galvin Park Secondary College.
The Mayor introduced Trudy Ohlig Hall, 2nd Vice President of the Mesa
Consolidated Water District who distributed to the City Council the 2005
Urban Water Management Plan and provided a report.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
Sherman Austin, Long Beach, opposed the removal of Coyotl
Tezcatlipoca from the January 3, 2006 Council Meeting during Public
Comment, believing that his First Amendment Right was not honored.
Natasha Noriega -Goodwin, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns and spoke
against deportation and the proposed immigration program.
Gricelda Montes, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of the .Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE) proposal.
Angelina Ibbotson, Huntington Beach, expressed support of the ICE
proposal, stressing that this is not a race issue and that legal immigrants
are welcome.
Judi Berry, Costa Mesa, requested clarification on the regulations of
bicycles on sidewalks and the pedestrian right-of-ways.
Larry Culbertson, San Juan Capistrano, expressed support of the ICE
program.
Eileen Garcia, Laguna Beach, expressed support of the ICE program as it
would remove illegal criminals who commit crimes.
George Rivere, Laguna Beach, speaking in support of ICE, felt it was not
racial profiling and reminded that a sovereign nation has the right to
protect their borders.
Lorena Ortega, Westminster, delivered a letter on behalf of the Indigenous
Peoples Alliance (Alianza Indigena) and requested a meeting with the
Mayor and City Council.
Chris Blank, Costa Mesa, speaking in opposition to the ICE proposal, felt
that immigration enforcement was the, responsibility of the Federal
Government. He also disagreed with the removal of Coyotl Tezcatlipoca
during Public Comment at the last Council Meeting.
Ron Bell, Orange, expressed support for the Council's decision regarding
ICE as well as his disagreement with the media's portrayal of the removal
of the aforementioned speaker during Public Comment at the last meeting.
Roberto Arceo, Costa Mesa, expressed his opposition to ICE, stating that
the Police have more to do than immigration enforcement.
Keith Hardine, Los Angeles, quoted Dr. Martin Luther King and
commented that approving ICE would not contradict neither with the
Federal- Constitution or California Penal Code Section 8348.
Angelica Morels, Costa Mesa, expressed opposition to ICE, and
commented that people come here to work.
Gisselle Suazo, Westminster, expressed opposition to ICE and felt that it
would create racial and economic conflicts in the community.
Phil Tryon, Costa Mesa, felt that the Federal Government is not doing a
sufficient job in immigration enforcement and therefore supported ICE.
Zane Smith, Compton, expressed support for legal immigration.
Aaron Carapella, Anaheim, expressed opposition to ICE, and felt that
mutual respect was the only answer.
Andy Ramirez, Chino, Chairman and Founder of the Friends of the Border
Patrol, expressed support for ICE and stressed it is not a racial nor
ethnicity issue.
MOTION: Following the next speaker, continue the remainder
of Public Comment until after New Business Item No. 2.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member
Gary Monahan.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley,
Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ted Hayes, Homeless Activist, American, Member of the Minute Man
Project, expressed support of the ICE proposal and stated that he was
against illegal immigration and slave labor.
V. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS.
Council Member Katrina Foley referencing the proposed ordinance
regarding "assembly use", to be discussed at the next scheduled Planning
Commission meeting, requested that notices also .be provided to the
Chamber of Commerce, churches, South Coast Metro Alliance and any
other businesses that might be impacted by the proposed changes.
Council Member Foley felt the City should play a larger role in the Sister -
City Programs and requested that a Sister City Exchange Reception and
program be included in the budget for FY2006-2007, where staff would work
with the Newport Mesa Unified School District to coordinate.
Mayor Allan Mansoor went on record to explain the sequence of events that
took place at the January 3, 2006, City Council Meeting that led to the
removal of a speaker from the City Council Chambers. He detailed that
there was not an item on the agenda for that meeting relating to the
Council's decision to explore entering into an Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with ICE for limited training of gang unit officers
detectives and jail personnel; that prior to the regularly scheduled City
Council meeting two groups, with opposing view points, demonstrated in
front of City Hall. He recounted that prior to the commencement of
Public Comment, and repeatedly throughout, that he reminded the
audience of the City's Municipal Code's prohibition on disorderly,
loud, boisterous behavior by those attending the meeting. The
Mayor reported that Mr. Jim Gilchrist, whom was speaking for a number of
members of the audience, requested -them to stand. The Mayor stated he
asked the speaker to serve as the speaker for his group, as well as invited
both sides to select a speaker representative who could say how many were
in attendance in support of the speaker's comments. The Mayor
then requested those standing to sit down, the audience members did so
immediately, and the remainder of the speakers comments were
appropriately directed to the Council. He related that when Mr. Benito
Acosta was a speaker, he also requested those supporters in the audience
to stand, directing his comments to the audience rather than to the City
Council, as required by Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 2-62. The
Mayor indicated that while he advised him not to do so Mr. Acosta
continued to repeatedly exhort the crowd to stand by saying "do it, do it".
Due to the surrounding circumstances, including the highly charged
emotions of many of those in the audience, and based upon his law
enforcement experience, the Mayor expressed that he was concerned about
the possibility of violence erupting both inside and outside the Council
Chambers. He explained that he therefore called a recess'to allow for law
enforcement personnel an opportunity to control and defuse the situation.
He advised that rather than complying with the officer's directive to leave
the podium, Mr. Acosta resisted their efforts to remove him from the
podium and the Chambers. Once removed, the police officers and Mr.
Acosta were surrounded by protesters, and to protect themselves and Mr.
Acosta, the officers rapidly moved Mr. Acosta to the City Hall Lobby. The
Mayor concluded emphasizing his commitment to the rights of the
members of the public to address the City Council on items that are City
business, regardless of their view points, further commenting that it is
however, critical for the .safety of those present and the proper conduct of
the City's business that all speakers and the audience comply with the rules ,
of decorum and civility.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Adopt recommended actions for Consent Calendar Items 1-
5, except Consent Calendar Item No. 3 tabling the minutes to
February 7, 2006.
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, seconded by Council
Member Linda Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council
Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
1. Reading Folder.
ACTION: The following claims were received and processed: Blair,
Jacquie; Galvez, Ana Marie; Mike Kilbride, LTD.; Mange, Christian
Christopher.
The following request for Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License was
received and processed: Pongsamart Nithinum, D.B.A. Bangkok Corner
Thai Cuisine, 2360 Newport Boulevard, Unit B, Costa Mesa, for a person-
to-person transfer of an existing type 41 license (on -sale beer and wine for
a bona fide eating place). ,
The following Public Utilities Commission letter was received and
processed: Southern California Edison Company (SCE) filed Application
A.05-12-018 with the Public Utilities Commission for a rate increase.
The following. Development Services report was received and processed:
Year 2004 Development Phasing and Performance Monitoring Program
(DPPMP).
2. Regular Meeting Minutes of January -3,2006.
ACTION: Tabled to February 7, 2006.
3. Warrant Resolution 2091. funding -Payroll No. 526 for $2,318.057.88
and Payroll No. 525A for $960.24. and Citv operatina expenses for
$441.451.65, includinq aavroll deductions.
ACTION: Approved.
4. Warrant Resolution 2092. fundinq Citv oneratina expenses for
$1.075.661.97
ACTION: Approved.
5. Claim from Steve Metzqer & Jennifer Stalder (alleqes intersection
design caused traffic accident)_
ACTION: Rejected.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for a public hearing
to consider:
1. PUBLIC HEARING:Master Plan Amendment ZA-05-77 for Peter Buffa,
authorized agent for Joseph G._Brown,_requesting_ relief from Pacific
Medical Plaza Master Plan (PA -02-36) condition of approval regarding
architectua
ral tretmen_t_on the parking structure's easterly__e_levation
(facing OrangeA_v__enue)___and requesting___relief from _mitigation
measures related_ to the parking structure that require_ elimination of
openings on the structure's easterly elevation and on a_portion of its
north and southelevations, construction of a_ 6 -foot _6-inch__high.
parapet wall on its. top_ level,_and_ a limitation_on the parking_structu_re
light_ standards'_ height,_I_ocatedat 1640 Newport_Boulevard _inaPDC
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zone.___En_v_ir_onmental determination- Final Environmental Impact
Report No. 1051.
The Affidavits of Publication and of Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's
Office.
The Principal Planner summarized the agenda report and responded to
questions from the City Council.
Peter Buffa, representing the Pacific Medical Plaza, made a presentation
relative to the request for relief for the parking structure. He addressed the
four areas of relief that were being requested: Condition of Approval,
paragraph 14, relative to the easterly elevation of the parking structure
facing Orange Avenue for enhancement by architectural treatments and
landscaping, pointing out the applicant has voluntarily reduced the height
of the structure, reducing the structure's profile; relief from the requirement
of enclosing of the parking structure; relief from the requirement requiring
lighting standards not extend above the parapet wall, pointing out that the
new design of the parking structure creates an angled driveway, not a new
"top level"; and the use of 14 foot light standards instead of the wall -
mounted lights on the "top level". Mr. Buffa responded to questions from
the City Council.
Anne Hogan Shereshevsky, Costa Mesa, inquired as to the number of
parking spaces and the number of handicapped parking spaces that would
be provided.
MOTION: Approve the applicant's mitigating request, with the finding that
the proposed modifications would mitigate any potential significant
impacts; with Conditions of Approval establishing that: 1) The height of the
light standards are limited to no more than 14 feet in height; 2) The light
standards be painted a color that blends with the overall background; 3)
Design of the light fixtures would be directed westward, away from Orange
Avenue; 4) That light standard fixtures be wired in such a manner that
allows the illumination of each to be reduced to 50 percent or less.
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, seconded by Council Member
Katrina Foley.
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, expressed concern regarding changes in the
mitigation measures, and supported the enclosure of the parking structure.
Mayor Pro Tem Bever also requested that the maker of the motion to
include that the hedges will be maintained in landscaping. It was mutually
agreed.
Council Member Dixon requested the maker of the motion to add a
Condition of Approval that the landscaping plans would be included in the
design plans. The maker of the motion, and the seconder agreed.
Motion restated: To approve the applicant's mitigating request, with the
finding that the proposed modifications would mitigate any potential
significant impacts; with Conditions of Approval establishing that: 1) The
height of the light standards are limited to no more than 14 feet in height;
2) The light standards be painted a color that blends with the overall
background; 3) Design of the light fixtures would be directed westward,
away from Orange Avenue; 4) That light standard fixtures be wired in such
a manner that allows the illumination of each to be reduced to 50 percent
or less; 5) Requiring the Landscape Plan be included in the design plans;
and 6) That the hedges in landscaping will be maintained.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council
Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor recessed the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for a public hearing
to consider:
2. PUBLIC HEARING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE
COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING INCIDENTAL RETAIL
SALES IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
EXEMPT.
The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
The Principal Planner summarized the agenda report and responded to
questions from the Council.
Council Member Monahan expressed a concern regarding the maximum
amount of 500 square feet as he felt it was too small of an area for
proposed use and indicated that he would be supportive of a maximum
space of 1,000 square feet, keeping the 20 percent of gross floor area and
would only apply to the larger buildings.
Council Member Dixon expressed her concern regarding a larger
allowable space and felt that the 500 square foot maximum would allow for
the incremental sales in the industrial without interfering the retail stores.
MOTION: Give Ordinance No. 06-2 first reading, as amended, by
amending Section 13-54(a) to read not to exceed twenty percent of
the gross floor area or 1,000 square feet, "whichever is less" to be
read by title only and waive further reading.
Moved by Council Member, Gary Monahan, seconded .by Council
Member Katrina Foley.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Give Ordinance No. 06-2 first reading, to be read
by title only and waive further reading.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member Linda
Dixon.
The substitute motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Council Member Linda Dixon
Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Katrina Foley,
Council Member Gary Monahan
Absent: None.
The Mayor called for the vote on the original motion:
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Katrina Foley,
Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Council Member Linda Dixon
Absent: None.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
1. From the meeting of_ December 6, 2005, Newport Mesa Unified School
District (NMUSD) Joint Use Agreement..
The Recreation Manager summarized the Agenda Report and responded
to questions from the City Council.
Byron DeArakal, Costa Mesa, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation
Commission, spoke of his perspective that the Newport -Mesa Unified
School District has a, responsibility to educate the children of the
community and the City has the responsibility to provide recreation, he
therefore felt the JUA is a necessary partnership to meet the demand for
youth sports.
Patrick Axtel, Vice -President of Costa Mesa American Little League, spoke
in support of the JUA.
James Shoaff, President of the Costa Mesa National Little League,
supported the proposed JUA.
Phil Graham, Costa Mesa, District Educator for District 62 Little League
Umpire, encouraged approval of the proposed JUA.
Giovani Gonzales, representing three adult soccer leagues, advised that
approximately 13 fields have been eliminated from their leagues' use and
requested the City Council to reinstate or find additional fields.
MOTION: To approve the Joint Use Agreement with Newport -Mesa
Unified School District for a five-year term, with a one-year
termination clause and an annual review by the Parks and Recreation
Commission; authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign on behalf of
the City; and directed staff to enter into discussion with City of Newport
Beach regarding accommodating AYSO 97 and Harbor Baseball,
allowing staff to add those fields to Costa Mesa's scheduling process.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, seconded by Mayor Allan Mansoor.
Mayor Pro Tem Bever and Mayor Mansoor, due to the nature of the
motion, withdrew from the original motion, language relative to
the conducting of discussions with the City of Newport Beach regarding
field use, in order to make it a separate motion.
Council Member Dixon expressed concern of the City's apparent inability
to discuss the cancellation by the school district of a field under the current
contract and requested that the following be added to the motion: To
amend the agreement by adding Section 4(g) "District shall not withhold
fields from community use on an unreasonable or arbitrary or reoccurring
basis", directing staff that if it is found that the fields have been arbitrarily
withheld from community use, that it would be reviewed by the Parks and
Recreation Commission for a recommendation to Council, amend Section
4(e) to include that "...the City and Newport Mesa Unified School District
shall reach a separate agreement as to justification for cancellation under
this provision. She added that she would like it clarified that "the Joint Use
Agreement is nonbinding in regards to the City of Costa Mesa's prior
action regarding financial contributions to Costa Mesa United and the
construction of the stadium at Estancia High School and the Aquatic
Complex at Costa Mesa High School. Those projects shall be the subject
of site-specific agreements for community use of those facilities in
concurrence between Costa Mesa United and the Newport -Mesa Unified
School District regarding the funding of their construction". Mayor Pro Tem
Bever and Mayor Mansoor agreed to the additions to the motion. Council
Member Dixon went on record that she felt that the topic of funding of port -
a -potties at the field sites should be considered during the budget
deliberations for FY 2006-2007.
Council Member Foley requested the motion to include direction to staff to
ensure that the issue of the City's responsibility and obligation relative to
bathrooms is included in the joint use agreement. Mayor Pro Tem Bever
and Mayor Mansoor felt that the issue could be voted upon separately and
did not feel that it should be included in the motion.
The restated motion: To approve the Joint Use Agreement with
Newport Mesa Unified School District, as amended: a five-year term,
with a one year termination clause and an annual review to be
conducted by the Parks and Recreation Commission; added Section
4(g) "District shall not withhold fields from community use on an
unreasonable or arbitrary or reoccurring basis", directing staff that if
it is found that the fields have been arbitrarily withheld from
community use that it would be reviewed by the Parks and
Recreation Commission for a recommendation to Council; amended
Section 4(e) to include that "...the City and Newport Mesa Unified
School District shall reach a separate agreement as to justification
for cancellation under this provision"; and that it be clarified that the
Joint Use Agreement is nonbinding in regards to the City of Costa
Mesa's prior action regarding financial contributions to Costa Mesa
United and the construction of the stadium at Estancia High School
and the Aquatic Complex at Costa Mesa High School. Those projects
shall be the subject of site-specific agreements for community use of
those facilities in concurrence between Costa Mesa United and the
Newport Mesa Unified School District regarding the funding of their
construction; and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign on
behalf of the City.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council
Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION: Direct staff to coordinate with the City of Newport Beach to
have either agency to schedule the fields for the "SO and Harbor
Baseball.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, seconded by Mayor Allan
Mansoor.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council
Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION: Direct that the issue of bathroom, at the fields (port -a -
potties) be discussed at the time of the FY 2006-2007 budget
deliberations.
Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley, seconded by Council
Member Linda Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council
Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
2. From the meet _-ng of January-3,__2006,_second reading and adoption -of
Ordinance No._06-1,_AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,AMENDING CHAPTER IX OF
TITLE_2 OF THECOSTA_ MESA_MUNICIPAL_CODE RELATING TO
APPEAL, REHEARING AND REVIEW PROCEDURES.
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 06-1, to be read by title only and waive
further reading
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member Linda
Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Council Member Linda Dixon, Council
Member Katrina Foley, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CA LIFORNIA,_AMENDING_TITLE 9, CHAPTER -1 -I. -ARTICLE -8
OF THE COSTA MESA _MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY 400-2 REGARDING THE
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SALE OF FIREWORKS.
The Director of Finance summarized the staff report and advised of the
proposed changes in the ordinance.
Gary Spencer, Costa Mesa, stressed the need for fireworks stands a
fundraisers for schools, and requested Council to increase the high
schools' booth allowance from one to two booths.
Anne Hogan Shereshevsky, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the
elimination of fireworks as she felt that there are other methods in which to
raise money.
Anita Hallock, Costa Mesa, expressed to Council the need to increase
booths for high schools; stated that the money raised helps pay for
necessary costs and requested that the permits not be limited to the permit
holders in 2003.
Helen Evers, Costa Mesa, expressed opposition to the sale of
fireworks, and suggested showing patriotism by selling flags instead. She
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also suggested that Costa Mesa residents who fill out speaker cards
should be allowed to speak first during Public Comment.
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, felt that the total number of booths should
be reduced from 40 to 30 booths for a gradual elimination of the fireworks.
MOTION: Give Ordinance No. 06-3 first reading, as amended, by
amending Section 9-181 (b) by deleting "...and the applicant held a
fireworks stand permit in the City of Cost Mesa in calendar year
2003..." to be read by title only and waived further reading; adopt
revisions to Council Policy 400-2, including an amendment to Section
(3) to allow for not more than 8 permits for the high schools; and
direct staff to bring back a resolution establishing a fee of $100.00 for
a "clean-up" fee.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member Gary
Monahan.
Council Member Monahan requested that the policy be amended
regarding booth permit allowance to allow for high schools to have eight
booths. It was agreed to by Mayor Mansoor.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council
Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Mayor recessed the meeting at 10:34 p.m.
Mayor reconvened the meeting at 10:44 p.m.
Master Plan of Bikeways(MPB)review.
Public Services Manager presented the agenda report.
MOTION: Not to conduct a comprehensive review at this time but to
move forward with existing plans.
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, seconded by Mayor Allan
Mansoor.
Council Member Foley requested the maker of the motion to add to the
motion, a study on the 19th Street Trail for options in creating a bicycle
trail within that area. Council Member Monahan did not agree to
the addition, due to the priorities already set for capital improvement
projects for the next budget year.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:. Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: Council Member Katrina Foley
Absent: None.
Mayor Mansoor continued with taking Public Comment.
Beatrice Almeida, Costa Mesa, referencing the incident at the last Council
Meeting requested that all residents' opinions be heard.
James Robert Reade, Anaheim, expressed opposition of the ICE program
and commented on the importance of the Freedom of Speech.
Naui Huitzilopchtli, Westminster; expressed his opposition to the ICE
program and the closing of the Job Center.
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Alma Ramirez, Anaheim, speaking in opposition to the ICE proposal,
added that the First Amendment should not be hampered during Public
Comment.
Coyotl Tezcatlipoca, Costa Mesa, expressed opposition to the ICE
program as well as the closing of the Job Center and demanded that City
Council reconsider their decision.
Xochitl Lujan, Compton, commented that he felt the ICE proposal would
create racial profiling, causing negativity in the community and stated that
undocumented workers are not criminals.
Manual Alderete, Los Angeles, expressed opposition to ICE and stressed
his concerns regarding the arrest that occurred at the last Council Meeting.
Duane Roberts, Anaheim, presented a letter of complaint to the City
Attorney, requesting that an investigation be undertaken regarding the
conduct at the last Council Meeting.
Victor Fressie, Pasadena, speaking in opposition to the ICE program, felt
that the Council needs to consider all the facts in order to find a "pragmatic
and practical" solution.
Alfonso, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the ICE program.
Rosalinda Guillen, Santa Ana, expressed opposition to the ICE proposal,
of the arrest that occurred at the last Council Meeting and shared concern
regarding past Council actions that included closing the Job Center and
what it means for Costa Mesa.
Scott Sink, Anaheim, expressed opposition to ICE, and asked questions as
to what would keep victims, witnesses, and detained suspects of crimes
from being deported.
Lilly Zerna, Newport Beach, expressed opposition to ICE and threatened
that there would be an economic boycott of businesses that support the
ICE program.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:31 p.m., to February 7, 2006.
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