HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/06/2006 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
June 06, 2006
The City Council meeting of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in regular
session June 06, 2006, at 5:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77,
Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor.
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
City Clerk Julie Folcik
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public speakers present.
1. Conference with legal counsel pursuant to California Government
Code Section 54956.9(a) - existing litiqation. Acosta v. Citv_ of Costa
Mesa. et al. Case Number SACV06-233 DOC (MLGx).
The Mayor recessed the meeting into closed session to Conference Room
1 B, at 5:10 p.m.
Mayor Mansoor reconvened the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Allan Mansoor
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION - Pastor Mel Cornwell, Newport -Mesa
Church
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
Development Services Director Donald Lamm
Public Services Director William Morris
City Clerk Julie Folcik
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney reported no action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS
The Mayor recognized the Public Services Maintenance Division
Staff Frank Barraza, Michael Basso, James Boucher, Don Brown, John
Bull, Richard Cherney, Peter Czenze, Enrique Gomez, Victor Hernandez,
Antonio Macias, William McLean, Robert McNealey, James Moureaux,
Raymond Pawloski, Raul Perez, Eric Robbins, Dean Rodia, Gaetano
Russo, Richard Simons, German Torres, Gerald Vasquez, Robert
Watkins, Philip Willey as Employees of the Month for June. He
commended them for their work on the Costa Mesa 19th Street
Rehabilitation Project.
The Mayor read a proclamation declaring July as Recreation and Parks
Month, and encouraged residents to enjoy the social, physical, and mental
benefits derived from our Parks and Recreation programs and activities.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Donald Nicholson, Costa Mesa, requested the Council to ban fireworks
before July 4, 2007.
Mildred Nicholson, Costa Mesa, commented on recreational vehicle parking
issues, expressed disappoinment that chain link fences were banned and
requested that Council ban fireworks.
Scott Sink, recommended an adult non-fiction book titled, Harvested
Empire by Juan Gonzalez, he commented on the violence towards
Mexicans and referred to the closure of the Day Labor Center.
Humberto Caspa, Costa Mesa, referred to terrorists in Costa Mesa and
the use of the political system to terrorize the community.
Trudy Olwig - Hall, Costa Mesa, advised of the Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO) hearing to be held July 12, 2006 regarding
annexation. She emphasized the importance of this matter and
recommended that Council and Costa Mesa residents to attend.
Ann Hogan Shereshevsky, Costa Mesa, advised of the Flea Market to
be held at the Senior Center parking lot on June 20, 2006; she reiterated her
request that Council ban fireworks and of leaf blowers; commented on the
issuing of tickets issued for not wearing seatbelts; and thanked Mr. Frank
Barazza, City Maintenance employee, for fixing a plumbing problem at the
Senior Center.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Bever requested the City Manager to provide an update
regarding the upcoming hearings with LAFCO. The City Manager advised
that the LAFCO hearing would be held on July 12, 2006, at which time it
would consider Costa Mesa's request for a Sphere of Influence change for
Banning Ranch and Newport Beach's request for a Sphere of
Influence change for West Santa Ana Heights. He further advised that
notice of the hearing will be posted on the City's website and on Cable TV.
Mayor Mansoor reminded residents to vote. He also referenced a letter
sent to the editor of the Daily Pilot in which he and Parks and Recreation
Commission Chair, Wendy Leece, corroborated on an idea to help alleviate
field use issues by utilizing a potion of the golf course. He indicated that
the discussion would be brought to a future Study Session.
Council Member Katrina Foley reminded residents to vote; and requested a
Moment of Silence for fellow Council Member Steve Ambriz, City of
Orange, who died recently in a tragic car accident.
Council Member Linda Dixon inquired if funding was available to run a full
page advertisement in the Daily Pilot or Orange County
Register announcing the upcoming LAFCO hearings.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve the recommended actions for Consent Calendar
item Nos. 1 through 17, except Consent Calendar No. 2 for the April 4,
2006, meeting minutes and Consent Calendar No. 13.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eric
Bever.
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. Readina Folder.
ACTION: The following claims were received and processed: Christopher
Wright Croxson; Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Doyle C. Forth; Solveig Garrett;
Steven Luziki; Norma Peralta; Minerva Jaramillo Salazar; Kenneth D.
Stewart; and Mary Williams.
The following Requests for Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses were
received and processed: Claim Jumper Restaurants LLC., 3333 Bristol
Street, Suite 2078, Costa Mesa, for a multiple LLC membership for an
existing type 47 (on -sale general for a bonafide eating place).Garfield
Beach CVS LLC, for CVS Pharmacy, 1835 Newport Boulevard, Suite
C137, Costa Mesa, for a person-to-person transfer of an existing type 21
(off -sale general).
The following Notification Letter of intent to construct a cellular facility was
received and processed: Royal Street Communications, LLC — PCS
Wireless Site No. LA0605A.
2. Corrected Regular Meetina of March 7. 2006. Adjourned Reaular
Meeting/Study Session of May 9. 2006. and Regular Meetina_ of April
4. 2006 and Mair 16. 2006.
ACTION: Approved corrected Regular Meeting minutes of March 7, 2006,
the Adjourned Regular Meeting/Study Session of May 9, 2006, and
Regular Meeting May 16, 2006.
3. Warrant Resolution 2110, fundina Citv operating expenses for
$1.401.913.13.
ACTION: Resolution adopted.
4. Warrant Resolution 2111. fundina Payroll No. 610 for $2.181.759.78
and Payroll No. 609A for $1.892.93. and City ooeratina expenses for
$1.001.619.53 including pavroll deductions.
ACTION: Resolution adopted.
5. Warrant Resolution 2112, funding City operatina_ expenses for
$546.170.98.
ACTION: Resolution adopted.
6. Award Construction Contract. for the Replacement of Condenser
Pines at Citv Hall. Proiect No. 06-04. to Refriqerated Air Mechanical
Svstems. 2050 S. Loara Street. Anaheim. in the amount of $52.900.
ACTION: Approved and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign on
behalf of the City.
7. Amended Professional Services Agreement with Hernandez Citv
Services. Inc.. 1808 Lincoln Boulevard. Venice, to extend service for
12 months. for shooDina cart retrieval.
ACTION: Approved and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign on
behalf of the City.
8. Completion of Exterior Paintina of Costa Mesa Senior Center. Proiect
No. 05-16. by Southwest Coatings. Inc.. 503 Harker Street. San Pedro.
ACTION: Accepted work; authorized City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion; released retention monies 35 days thereafter; exonerated the
Labor and Material Bond seven (7) months thereafter; and exonerated the
Faithful Performance Bond twelve (12) months thereafter.
9. Participate in the Emission Reduction Strategy Option. and authorize
the transfer of credits from Citv's vendor. Cantor Fitzgerald
Brokerage. LP. to the South Coast Air Quality Manaaement
(SCAQMD).
ACTION: Approved and authorized the Mayor .and City Clerk to sign on
behalf of the City.
(a) Contract with Cantor Fitzgerald Brokerage, LP, 345 California Street,
Suite 1260, San Francisco, for the purchase and transfer of the Vehicle
Emission Reduction Credits to SCAQMD for Rule 2202 compliance for
2006, for an amount not to exceed $9,760.
ACTION: Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign on behalf of the City.
10. Revised Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) for street improvements on
Sunflower Avenue. Anton Boulevard. Bristol Street. Park Center
Drive. and Avenue of the Arts. within the Theatre and Arts District
(TAD).
ACTION: Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on
behalf of the City.
11. Right-of-way Contract -State Hiahway Donation and Grant Deed with
the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). for Parcel
Donation for the 1-405/SR-55 Transitway Project.
ACTION: Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign; and
Clerk to have recorded Grant Deed.
12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA. CALIFORNIA. SUMMARILY RELINQUISHING EXEMPT
EXCESS SURPLUS LAND ADJANCENT TO AIRPORT CHANNEL IN
THE VICINITY OF SR -55 SOUTHBOUND TO 1-405 NORTHBOUND
CONNECTOR.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 06-41; approved and authorized the
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Mayor and City Clerk to sign; and Clerk to have recorded Quitclaim Deed
3606.
14. Cooperative Aureements for 1-405/Susan Street Exit Ramp Project
Design:
(a) Cooperative Agreement 12-546 with California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) for the design of the 1-405/Susan Street Exit
Ramp Project.
ACTION: Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign on behalf of the City.
(b) Cooperative Agreement with C.J. Segerstrom & Sons for the funding
of design of the 1-405/Susan Street Exit Ramp Project.
ACTION: Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign on behalf of the City.
15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA. DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE
VACATION OF A PORTION OF ALLEY 84 ADJACENT TO 164
MAGNOLIA STREET. settina a Dublic hearing for July 5. 2006.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 06-42; and set the Public Hearing for
Wednesday, July 5, 2006, 7:00 p.m.
16. General Municipal Election on November 7.2006:
(a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA; CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE
HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2006, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN
OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 06-43.
(b) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 7, 2006 WITH THE STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 06-44.
(c) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES
FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS
SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 06-45.
17. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA. CALIFORNIA. ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE
STREETSCAPE AND MEDIAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: to
chanae the Dlantina Dalettes for Sunflower Avenue. Bristol Street.
Avenue of the Arts. and Anton Boulevard.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 06-46.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Regular Meetina Minutes for Aoril 4. 2006.
Mayor Pro Tem Bever requested a continuance to June 20, 2006 to
allow for further review of the minutes.
MOTION: Continue to June 20, 2006 City Council meeting.
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, seconded by Council
Member Katrina Foley.
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.
13. Lease Aareement with State of California for the use of Ooen Soace
at Fairview Deoartmental Center. located at 2500 Merrimac Wav_ .
Costa Mesa.
(a) Right -of -Entry permit for improvements to the Fairview Development
Center.
(b) Other permit agreements for access, construction, maintenance,
and/or use of the Fairview Development Center.
Mayor Mansoor inquired of the timeline for the preparing of
the fields at the Fairview Development Center. The City Manager
responded that the key element was to gain the Right
of Entry agreement to begin work. Council Member
Monahan also advised that the Joint Use Agreement with the State
of California; and a Memo of Understanding and Lease Agreement
is in process.
MOTION: continue the item to June 20, 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.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA. CALIFORNIA. APPROVING THE RENEWED MEASURE M
INVESTMENT PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING MEASURE M
BEFORE THE VOTERS OF ORANGE COUNTY.
The Transportation Manager summarized the agenda report and
responded to questions from the Council.
Hamid Bahadori, representative of the Automobile Club of Southern California,
shared the clubs views and expressed his strong support for the renewal of
Measure M Proposal and requested that Council approve the resolution for
placement on November's Ballot.
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, was hopeful that OCTA would continue to
pursue residential traffic issues and a resolution for the 55 Freeway.
Mayor Mansoor expressed his support of the resolution; commented on
Prop 42 funds that have been diverted for other uses by he State
and expressed the need to address the local street repair issues. He
thanked OCTA for providing the funding for the initial study of the terminus
of the 55 freeway.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 06 - 47.
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, seconded by Council
Member Katrina Foley.
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.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
Purchase Authority Limits and adoption of the Uniform Public
Construction Cost Accountinq Act: -�
(a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, ELECTING TO BECOME SUBJECT TO THE
UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING
PROCEDURES.
-(b) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER V OF TITLE 2
OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
PURCHASING SYSTEM AND ADDING ARTICLE 3 RELATING TO
PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS.
The Finance Director summarized the report and responded to
questions from the City Council.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 06-48 and give first reading to
Ordinance No. 06-13, to be read by title only and to waive
further reading.
Moved by Council Member Linda Dixon, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Eric Bever.
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.
X. REPORTS
City Manager reminded the public and Council about the public hearing
relating to the City's Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Budget
would be held at the next regular Council meeting of June 20, 2006; that a
study session would be held on June 13, 2006, at 4:30 p.m.; that
an overview and questions and answers from the public would be held on
Wednesday, June 15, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in Conference 1A; and that the
Budget was available on the City's website.
XI. ADJOURNMENT - the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m. to
June 13, 2006, 4:30p.m., for a Study Session. _
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
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