HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/10/2006 - Study Session - City CouncilREGULAR AJOURNED MEETING (STUDY SESSION) OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
October 10, 2006
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in a Regular Adjourned
Meeting (Study Session), on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at 4:35 p.m. in the Conference
Room 1 A 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
Development Services Director Donald Lamm
Building Official Khanh Nguyen
Neighborhood Improvement Manager Muriel Ullman
CDBG/Home Coordinator Mike Linares-
City Clerk Julie Folcik
I. PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Mike Berry, Costa Mesa, regarding the distribution and the qualification of the CDBG
funds, felt that the City should discontinue their involvement in the program, as he felt
that the compliance becomes very expensive over time. He also expressed his
opposition of the allowing of temporary storage units in residents' yards, stating that it
would become "another enforcement issue."
2. Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, commenting on the temporary storage units, felt that it
would not enhance the neighborhood, pointed out that the contents could not be
regulated, and noted her observation that the containers could be stored in the driveway
up to a year. She preferred the current prohibition of the units.
II. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Revised Ratina Criteria for Communitv Development Block Grant -Funded Public
Service Grants
The CDBG/Home Coordinator presented his agenda report. Discussion ensued. No
action was taken by the City Council.
2. Presentation Reaardina .Transfer of Adelphia and Comcast to Time Warner
The City Manager introduced Mr. Del Heintz, Director of Government Affairs, Time
Warner Cable, who made a presentation regarding what Time Warner has to offer its
new clients and how the industry is changing. Mr. Heintz responded to questions from
the Council. No action was taken.
3. Temr)orary Use of the Storaae Containers in Residential Zones
The Development Services Director summarized the agenda report giving a status on
temporary storage units and responded to questions from the City Council. No action
was taken on this item.
4. Emdovee of the Month
The City Council reviewed applications for Employee of the Month, a preference was
indicated, absent any objection. Announcement of the Employee of the Month would be
made at a subsequent City Council meeting.
III. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
There were no Council comments.
IV. ADJOURNMENT:
The Mayor Pro Tem declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m. The next
Regular Meeting will be held October 17, 2006.
Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor
ATTEST:
Julie olcik, Cityerk
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