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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/19/2006 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA September 19, 2006 The City Council meeting of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in regular session September 19, 2006, at 5:00 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 COMMENT There were no public comments. Mayor Mansoor recessed the meeting at 5:04 p.m. into Closed Session in Conference Room 1 B. III. CLOSED SESSION 1. Public __EmployeeDiscipline/Dismissal/Release, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 2. Conference-_with__Labor _Negotiator,__Agency_Negotiator: Steve Mandoki,_Administrative Services Director. and Terri Cassidy_,_Human- Resources Manager,_ Employee-Organizations:Costa _ Mesa_ City Employee -Association (CMCEA),_Costa_Mesa Firefighters Association ((ZMFA),_ Costa Mesa Police Association _(CMPA),and_Costa__Mesa Police ManagementAssociation (CMPMA),_pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. The Mayor reconvened the Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION - Associate Pastor David Stoner, First United Methodist 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 Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow Development Services Director Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Interim Fire Chief Steve Parker Recreation Manager Jana Ransom Management Analyst Carol Proctor City Clerk Julie Folcik CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney reported for Closed Session item no. 1 is deferred after New Business and item no. 2 there was no action taken and direction given. 1. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. ACTION: The item was deferred until after New Business. The City Attorney indicated that the City Council ran out of time in thier deliberation. 2. Conference with Labor Negotiator, Agency Negotiator: Steve Mandoki, Administrative Services .Director, and Terri Cassidy, Human Resources Manager, Employee Organizations: Costa Mesa City Employee Association (CMCEA), Costa Mesa Firefighters Association (CMFA), Costa Mesa Police Association (CMPA), and Costa Mesa Police Management Association (CMPMA), pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. No action was taken. PRESENTATIONS The Mayor read a letter from Wesley Robin, a student from Eastbluff Elementary, requesting information on Costa Mesa and presented a powerpoint presentation of his final research product. Former Mayor Jack Hammett made a presentation on the Freedom Committee of Orange County and introduced the following six war heroes: Mr. Walter Eeler, the only living survivor of D-day Normandy and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; Mr. Dave Resler, recipient of two Bronze Stars who fought in the Battle of the Bulge; Captain, LeBrakas, Commander and retired Navy Captain; Mr. Don Oldes, retired Lieutenant Colonel; Mr. Richard Higgins who received three medals from War World II and a Pearl Harbor survivor; Tom Heagan a Pearl Harbor survivor. Mr. Hammet, a Pearl Harbor survivor, reported on. the mission of the committee to bring living history into the classroom of local schools and passing freedom on to future generations. The Mayor presented the Costa Mesa Fire Explorer Post 400 - Certificates of Achievement to Josh Coleman and Anthony Todorut. Interim Fire Chief Steve Parker informed the audience the purpose of the Explorer Post program; congratulated the recipients, recognizing them as the highest achievers. Cindy Brenneman, Chairperson of the Costa Mesa Community Foundation, explained the scholarships given to the Explorer Post program and congratulated the recipients. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1 1 1 1. Victor Zappia,_Costa_ Mesa,_referred to_a letter he sent to the Planning Departm___ent _regarding__residential_ issues and requested help o_n_ a variance with waived or reduced fees. 2. Hildegard Gonzales,_ Costa Mesa. commented_ on abandoned shopping_ carts and___gangs, cont ribu_ ting__to__the_degrading of neighborhoods and called for an improvement on the Westside. 3. Anne Hogan _Shereshev_sky_,_ Cos_t_a Mesa, complained of barking dogs inher neighborhood;_ requested a_ban_on fireworks; commentedon the lack of quality_,_ affordable senior housing and pointed out that there are no senior assisted living care within the city. 4. GemaSala s, _Costa_ Mesa, commented on_ the freedom of immigrants and stated_she opposed -the -use of -city funds -to support the_war__in Iraq _and felt the way to support the tro military ops was to bring them_ home. 5. Scott --- Sink expressed___opposition to the ICE __Proposal_and recounted_events _surro_unding_the arrest of a public spea_k__er at a Council meeting earlier in the near. 6. Zach _Doe,. Orange. Coast Coll_ege_Chapt_er__of _Fact or_Fiction, commented on the Mayor's position on the immigration issues and advised of his opposition. 7. JudiBerry,-Costa -Mesa,- refuting previous _comments _made by_ members of the public that the city is not _meeting_the needs for low- -income housing,_referred to an_article _in_ the Orange County_ Register that report that CostaMesa was rankedfourth _in_.Orange_County_ cities for meeting the community's need for low income housing._ 8. Beth Refakes, Costa _Mesa resident and member of the _Costa Mesa Historical Society,_ referring bothe40th anniversary -celebration -of the Historical__ Society_._held____over the weekend,______exp ressed_ appreciation for the support from the_various City Departments. 9. Mike Berry, Costa Mesa,_ responded -to _previous speaker's comment referencing an__ arrest incident and thankedthe Policefor their constraint;_ referred_ to Orange_County_. Register article_relating to prostitution on Harbor Boulevard; noted a few issues and_to_consider alternatives. V. COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS Council Member Katrina Foley Thanked the Costa Mesa Historical Society for their anniversary celebration, along with the Model Train Engineers and the Explorer Post Program, for their services to City residents; announced the first Zone Reconfiguration meeting of the school district to begin on September 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the Sonora Elementary School; and addressed a previous speaker's comment regarding abandoned shopping carts, clarified her position on the issue and advised that it is a code enforcement issue. Council Member Linda Dixon Referred to last election and pointed out her support of the entire community. Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever Announced his attendance of a symphony at the new Henry and Renee Segerstrom Concert Hall, encouraging the community to attend a performance and announced Triangle Square is under,new ownership. 4. Council Member Ga"onahan Represented the City at the League of California Cities conference held in San Diego; attended the Regional Center of Orange County's 10th Annual Spotlight Awards recognizing community volunteers helping those with developmental and physical disabilities; attended a memorial and opening of a new preschool on the Eastside; and requested staff to acquire information from the Dayle McIntosh Center that was provided at a recent Disability Access and Solutions for Housing forum. 5. Mayor Allan Mansoor Referring to a recent email from the California Public Utilities Commission regarding new incentives for installing solar energy, requested the City Manager to have staff review "if it is worthwhile and cost effective" for city facilities. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 1 THROUGH 20. MOTION: Approve the recommendations for Consent Calendar Items Nos. 1 through 20, except for Consent Calendar Item No. 2 for the August 15, 2006 Regular Meeting Minutes. 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. 1. Reading -Folder. .ACTION: The following claims were received and processed: Jennifer Nolan; and Nicole R. Wear. The following Alcoholic Beveral Control License was received and processed: Helene Marietherese Briggs, for The Wrapper, 3333 Bristol Street, Suite 2014, Costa Mesa, for a premise -to -premise (suite -to -suite) transfer of an existing type 20 (off -sale beer and wine). The following notification letter was received and processed: Southern California Gas Company — Notice of Proposed Rate Decrease — Application No. A.06-08-026. The follow-up report was received and processed: Response to questions presented at the City Council meeting of September 5, 2006, from Council Member in regards to Twenty -Four Hour Fitness Corporate Membership Information. 2. Regular Meeting of August 1 and August 15. 2006. ACTION: Approved Minutes of August 1, 2006. 3. Warrant Resolution 2125, funding City operating expenses for $546.013.84. ACTION: Resolution adopted. 4. Warrant Resolution_.2126 _ fu_nding Payroll No. 617 for $2,266,556.90 and Payroll_No. 6.16A for $8,291.02, and City operating expenses for $634,071.90 including_ payroll deductions. ACTION: Resolution adopted. 5. Warrant __Resolution 2127, funding City operating expenses for $750,926.07. ACTION: Resolution adopted. 6. R_ equest_from__Police Officer__Steve_Calles,_ for Special.__Leave_-of Absence from Pay,_retroactive to September 6,_2006 to December 26, 2006. ACTION: Approved. 7. Salary adjustments for classifications represented -by the -Costa -Mesa Police Management Association and Costa Mesa Police Association. (a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE PAY RANGES FOR JOB CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY THE COSTA MESA POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (CMPMA) PURSUANT TO THE 2004- 2007 MOU. (b) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE PAY RANGES FOR JOB CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY THE COSTA MESA POLICE ASSOCIATION (CMPA) PURSUANT TO THE 2004-2007 MOU. (c) Budget Adjustment No. 07-016 for $687,013. ACTION: Adopted Resolutions No. 06-74 and No. 06-75; Approved Budget Adjustment; and authorized the Mayor to sign. 8. Professional Serv_icesAgreement for Engineering _Design -with _Civil Source, 500 Wald Street, Irvine,__in the amount of $59,715, for design_ services of Cassia Avenue and Valencia Street, 2006-2007 CDBG Street Improvement Project. ACTION: Approved; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign. 9. Profess -ion -al -Services Agreement for Cross ing_Guards with AII_City_ Management Services, -Inc., 1749_ S. La_Cienega Blvd., Los_Angeles, in an amount not to exceed $192,000, for crossing guard services, for a term of eleven_ months, effective October 2,_2006 through August 31, 2007, with automatic renewals for four (4) terms of one (1)_y_ear each. ACTION: Approved; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign. 10. Cooperative_Agreement-with-the-City-of Santa Ana,_for Rehabilitation of_Sunflower_Avenue, _between Avenue of the Arts_ and Bear_ Street, adjacent _to the Theatre and Arts _Di_s_trict_(TAD),_inan_amount_not_to exceed $45_,000 _pay_able to Costa Mesa, for project development expenses. ACTION: Approved; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign. 11. Award _For mal _Bid_Item_ _No. _1.100_,_for a_two-year_ Landscape and_Turf Maintenance _(Parks,_ Facilities, and Sports Fields)_ contract, with four - (4) one-year optional renewals, to Midori Gardens. Inc.., 3231 South Main Street, Santa Ana, in an amount not to exceed -305,076.64 for the first year. (a) Budget Adjustment No. 07-018 for $114,190. ACTION: Approved Contract; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign; authorized the City Manager to approve optional contract renewals after the initial two-year (2) term; Approved Budget Adjustment and authorized the Mayor to sign. 12. Award Formal Bid Item No. 1101,_for a two-year Landscape and Turf Maintenance Parkways,—Medians, and Fire Stations contract,_with four Wone-year optional renewals, to TruGreen Landcare Inc., 1150 West Trenton Avenue, Orange, in an amount not to exceed $168,526.20 for the first year. (a) Budget Adjustment No. 07-019 for $120,804. ACTION: Approved Contract; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign; authorized the City Manager to approve optional contract renewals after the initial two-year (2) term; Approved Budget Adjustment and authorized the Mayor to sign. 13. Adopt plans and specifications, and working details for the Parkway Concrete Repair and New Sidewalk Project, Project No. 06 -10, -and award a Construction Contract to Belaire-West Landscape, Inc.. P.O. Box 6270. Buena Park, in the amount of $535.350. ACTION: Approved; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign. 14. Adopt plans and specifications, and working details for the Costa Mesa Police Facility -Expansion and Renovation Project, Project No. 06-08, and award a Construction Contract to USS Cal Builders. Inc.. 8051 Main Street, Stanton, in the amount oW.8,194,000. (a) Budget Adjustment No. 07-013 for $18,194,000. ACTION: Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign; Approved Budget Adjustment and authorized the Mayor to sign. 15. Completion of Wilson Street/Pomona Avenue Traffic Signal Installation, Project No. 05-23. as of July --27,2006, by Inspection Engineering Construction, Inc.. 2973 Harbor Boulevard, #516. Costa Mesa. ACTION: Work was accepted; City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release of retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exoneration seven (7) months thereafter; and the Faithful Performance Bond was ordered exoneration twelve (12) months thereafter. 16. Application for Grant Funds from the California Rivers Parkways Grant Program under the Water Security_, Clean Drinking Water. Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 50). for the Fairview Park Wetlands and Riparian Habitat Project, in the amount of -$2,100,000. (a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE WATER SECURITY, CLEAN DRINKING WATER, COASTAL AND BEACH PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 (PROPOSITION 50). ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 06-76. 17. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,_ CALIFORNIA,__AUTH_ORIZING_THE _SUBMITTAL O_F_ _AN APPLICATION TO TH_E CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEM_ ENT BOARD FOR GRANT_FUNDS FROM_ THE TIRE_ - DERIVED PRODUCT GRANT PROGRAM._($22,463) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 06-77. 18. A_ RESOLUTION OF _ THE CITY -COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, __CALIFORNIAI— - - -–RIZINGAPPLICATI-ON __FOR, ___AND ACCEPTANCE__ OF, _A__GRANT -AWARD FROM_._ THE___ CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR THE "DUI ENFORCEMENT AND -- - -- - - - - ------ -- - AWARENESS PROGRAM."($463,717) (a) Budget Adjustment No. 07-014 for $463,717. ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 06-78; Approved Budget Adjustment and authorized the Mayor to sign. 19. A_ RESOLUTION. OF THE CITY_ COU NCI_L_OF THE CITY OFC0STA MESA,_ CALIFORNIA, -PROVIDING _FOR TEMPORARY PARTIAL PAY FORM - ILITARY LEAVE _OF _ABSENCE ANDCONTINUATION OF BENEFIS FO_R CITY OF COS MESA_EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY WITH THE ARMED FORCES. (Resolution Nos. 01-75 and 03-43 rescinded.) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 06-79. 20. ARESOLUTION_OF_ THE CITY _COUNCIL OF THE_ CITY_ OF- COSTA MESA,---. CALIFORNIA,_ REVISING THE LIST OF ,DESIGNATED POSITIONS FOR THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE. ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 06-80. ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 2. Regular Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2006. MOTION: Continue to October 3, 2006 meeting. 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. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider: 1. PUBLIC HEARING: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF EL CAMINO DRIVE, MENDOZA DRIVE, AND CORONADO DRIVE, ADJACENT TO 1011-1.045 EL CAMINO DRIVE AND AT 2805 & 2829 SAN JUAN LANE. �Public Hearing set by Resolution No. 06-67.) The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. Director of Public Services, William Morris, advised that the applicant has requested a continuance of the public hearing to November 7, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., in order to post the required bonds. Council Member Monahan exited at 7:26 p.m. and returned at 7:28 p.m. Director of Development Services, Donald Lamm, responded to questions from City Council. Council Member Foley commented that the property is an attractive nuisance for graffiti, trash, transient, and parking and requested removal of posters and flyers located on the property. She requested that staff contact the surrounding 'property owners regarding future parking issues at the proposed development site. Council Member Dixon pointed out that the delay is due to the developer needing to obtain required performance bonds and would like to know when the City can expect development to break ground. There were no public comments. MOTION: Continue to November 7, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. 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. Vill. OLD BUSINESS 1. From the meeting of September 5, 2006, second reading and adoption of ORDINANCE 06-20: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIAADOPTING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT CO -06-06 WHICH AMENDS TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING FLOODPLAIN AND FLOODWAY DISTRICTS. MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 06-20, to be read by title only and waive further reading. 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. IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,_ CALIF ORNIA,_ AMENDING CHAPTER II OF TITLE_2_OF THE COSTA MESA_MUN.ICIPAL _CODE RELATING TO ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET (by midnight on June 30th of each y_ear). City Attorney, Kimberly Barlow, briefed her staff report and answered questions from City Council. Mayor Pro Tem Bever requested the ordinance include a budget submittal date to Council in order to have sufficient time to review prior to adoption. City Attorney advised the section code relating to the process of the preparation and submittal of the budget requires a separate ordinance to amend. Judi Berry, Costa Mesa, agreeing with Mayor Pro Tem Bever's suggestion to include a minimum time frame, and felt that the proposed budget should be available in mid-April but no later than May 15, allowing for adequate public review of the budget. Mike Berry, Costa Mesa, suggested that staff development of a Gantt chart to assist with timeline for the budget review. The Mayor closed public comments. Council Member Monahan commended the City Manager and staff on preparation of the annual budget and felt that some of the recommendations could be put into a Council Policy. MOTION: Introduce Ordinance No. 06-21 for.first reading, read by title only, and waived further reading. Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, seconded by Council Member Linda Dixon. Mayor Pro Tem Bever requested the maker of the motion to include direction to staff to prepare a council policy for adoption. Council Member Monahan instead suggested that the Mayor Pro Tem and the City Attorney could work with staff in preparing a policy for adoption. 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. Voters'Rights Act _and Poll Worker Recruitment Presentation by the Orange County Registrar of Voters. Neal Kelley, Registrar of Voters (ROV), presented a power -point presentation on the history of the voting ballot, election preparation and challenges, voting methods, Voting Rights Act, and Poll Worker Recruitment. Mr. Kelley responded to questions from the City Council and the public. Erin Sloan, Costa Mesa resident and a Middle School Social Studies teacher, inquired on the qualifications of voting, the ROV's efforts to inform the community on voting qualifications; and the checking of voter registration for residency and citizenship. The Registrar of Voter replied that by signing the Voter Registration Application's affidavit a person is stating , under penalty of perjury, that they are a United States citizen. 3. City Employee Poll Worker Program. City Clerk Julie Folcik presented her staff report dated, September 11, 2006. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed public comments. MOTION: Approved and authorized the City Manager to implement a program authorizing City employees to serve as volunteer poll workers throughout the City of Costa Mesa, for the City's General Municipal Elections. 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. 4. Request from Council Members Foley nd Dixon to establish an ad hoc committee to identify incentives 'for sustainable development strategies for the Overlay Zones. The City Manager, Allan Roeder, summarized the staff report dated. September 12, 2006. Council Member Dixon stated she would like to make Costa Mesa a better place to live by making it cleaner and greener. Council Member Foley echoed Council Member Dixon's comments and indicated she would like a walkable, likable, and livable City; commented on the model developments in the South Bristol Entertainment and Cultural Arts (SoBECA) area. Mayor Pro Tem Bever commented on researching of cost-saving efficiency measures and stated his support of conservation and the good use of resources, however, opined an 11 member committee was not necessary for the task. He felt that the City staff could effectively research and identify such cost-effective measures. Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, expressed concern of the committee with 11 members and pointed out that a majority of the members would not be voting residents of Costa Mesa. She suggested that staff could focus on conservation and sustainability of a community. Council Member Dixon clarified the purpose of the committee to assist with ideas and suggestions, not to set policy. Judi Berry, Costa Mesa, expressed concern of .the committee's limited focus of only the the SoBECA and Westside Overlay zone, stating she felt the recommendations should be established for the whole city; and voiced concern on the possible delay of improvements on the Westside by this committee. , Mike Berry, Costa Mesa, stated that a committee of such size would be ineffective and instead suggested appointing a city ombudsman; and felt recommendations should be implemented citywide. Kathleen Erics, Costa Mesa, agreeing with a previous speakers, expressed her opposition to the need. She agreed with incentives for green building and thought that it should be applied citywide. Council Member Foley addressed public speakers comments; stated the SoBECA and the Westside Overlay Zones were targeted due to the future developments; explained that the size of the committee is only a suggestion but that the composition of the members was to have the committee made up of professionals. The Mayor supported the idea but had reservations on the need for a new committee and suggested that the Planning Commission look into it at a study session. MOTION: Approve request to establish the ad hoc committee to identify incentives for sustainable development strategies for the Overlay Zones. Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley, seconded by Council Member Linda Dixon. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Receive and file the report; directed staff to provide the staff report to the Planning Commission; and directed that the information regarding sustainable development be provided to developers over the counter. Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, seconded by Mayor Allan Mansoor. The substitute motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Gary Monahan Noes: Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley Absent: None. The Mayor declared the meeting recessed at 8:45 p.m. The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:55 p.m. 5. Sponsorship _of SCom pany_,_2-25 Av_iation_Rea1ment,_._US Army and Military Personnel who have connections to Costa Mesa. (a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FORMALLY ADOPTING D COMPANY, 2-25 AVIATION REGIMENT (TASK FORCE DIAMOND HEAD) OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY. (b) Direct staff to disseminate information to the public and coordinate with other City organizations, non-profit groups, and individuals to collect and send needed items to Unit. Management Analyst, Carol Proctor, summarized. the staff report: Council Member Foley presented her request advising that her brother was deployed to Iraq and read an e-mail from him expressing how much the soldiers would appreciate support and sponsorship. Discussions ensued among Council Members relating to support and sponsorship of military personnel in combat zones. Mayor Pro Tem Bever suggested opening it up to other members of the community with members with services. Mayor Mansoor expressed appreciation of all military services and expressed concern of the logistics of the sponsorship. Council Member Monahan spoke in support of the outreach and adopting D Company and suggested the program be available to Costa Mesa employees with family connections to military personnel in combat zones. The Mayor requested donation information be posted on our City's website. MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 06-81; approved and include City of Costa Mesa employees sponsorship of military personnel located in all the combat zones. Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley, 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. 6. Modification to Athletic Field/Facility Use and Allocation Policy_ Temporary. Portable Light! ng_Policy. City Attorney Kimberly Barlow advised there is no conflict in the participation of Council Member Foley due to residing near a City Field/Facility since this matter is pertaining to a City-wide policy. Recreation Manager Jana Ransom summarized the agenda report dated September 15, 2006. Council Member Monahan suggested to remove specific dates from the policy and to provide based on need, with the provision, if there are no other lighted fields are available. Discussion ensued relating to the clarification of the language of the policy. City Manager Allan Roeder advised the policy amendment addresses the time frame that the portable lights may be used. Ron Nuggent, Costa Mesa resident and representing Pop Warner, expressed support for the recommendation and reporting of field issues due to the lack of lights. Steve Mensinger, Costa Mesa, encouraged the approval of the recommendation. Council Member Foley expressed her support but requested staff to review and revise the language of the policy as it relates to City uses. MOTION: Modify the existing policy to allow for the use of temporary portable lighting, if there are no other lighted.fields available. Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, 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. X. REPORTS City Attorney: Reminded Council of the continuation of Closed Session item number one in Conference Room 1 B. City Manager: No Report. The Mayor recessed to closed session at 9:31 p.m., to Conference Room 1B, regarding the following item: 1. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 9:40 p.m. The City Attorney reported the following: MOTION: Adopt findings and directed City Attorney to notify appellant of findings. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Gary Monahan. Noes: Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley. Absent: None. XI. ADJOURNMENT - The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. to the next Regular Meeting to be held October 3, 2006. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Cit Jerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1