HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/05/2006 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
December 05, 2006
The City Council meeting of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in regular
session December 05, 2006, 5:03 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77
Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor.
I. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mayor Allan Mansoor
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Gary Monahan
Council Members Absent: Council Member Linda Dixon
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
City Clerk Julie Folcik
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public speakers.
III. CLOSED SESSION
1. Public E_m_ployee_Performance-Evaluation for City_ Attorney_ and City_
Manager,_pursuant to California Code Section 54957.
(Council Member Linda Dixon entered at 5:05 p.m.)
Mayor Mansoor recessed the meeting at 5:04 p.m. into Closed Session in
Conference Room 1 B.
The Mayor reconvened the Regular Meeting at 6:05 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION - Pastor Dave Manne, Calvary Chapel
of Costa Mesa
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mayor Allan Mansoor
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever
Council Member Linda Dixon
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Wendy Leece
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: Council Member Gary Monahan
City Manager Allan Roeder
Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
Finance Director Marc Puckett
Senior Planner Claire Flynn
Management Analyst Carol Proctor
City Clerk Julie Folcik
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney reported no action was taken on the Closed Session
item.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Mansoor presented the Mayor's Award to Sally Brown. She was
recognized for volunteering as a poll worker for the past 20 years at City
Hall.
The Mayor recognized the 2005 First -Line Supervisor, Sergeant Paul
Beckman; 2005 Officer of the Year, Officer Derek Trusk; 2005 Civilian of
the Year, Michael S. Fantozzi; and 2005 Volunteer of the Year, Mickey
Dunlap. Police Chief Staveley congratulated the 2005 nominees of the
year.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Dianne Leech, Chairperson of Leadership Tomorrow, announced the
start of this ear's nomination process for recognizing community
leaders. She advised the deadline is January 8, 2006 for nominees
and encouraged the audience to visit their website at
www.leadershiptomorrbw.org for more information.
2. Paul Helms, Costa Mesa, reported he received a citation for being at
the park after dark.
3. Paul Bunney, Costa Mesa. thanked Council Member Monahan for
serving 12years on City Council and congratulated Mayor Mansoor
and Council Member Wendy Leece for winning the election.
4. Martin Millard. Costa Mesa, referenced a previous speaker's
comments; spoke about the Mesa Del Mar community and reported
graffiti; commented on the leadership and vision of the City Council
and highlighted the issues of the John Wayne Airport
undergrounding of the 55 Freeway; and a Westside Marina as
suggested focus of the new Council.
5. Jay Humphrey. Costa Mesa, congratulated Mayor Mansoor and
Council Member Leece on winning the election along with everyone
else that participated in this past election. He stated that he is a
proponent of limiting campaign funding to limits that are reasonable
and requested that the Citytimit the amount of campaign
contributions.
6. Sandra Genis. Costa Mesa, congratulated Mayor Mansoor
and Council Member Leece on their successful election; and
expressed concerns of the potential use of public resources for
political purposes and of some apparent_improper campaign funding.
7. Mark Harris, Costa Mesa, congratulated Mayor Mansoor and Council
Member Leece on their election; commented on Council Member
Monahan's 12 vears of service to - City Council and expressed
appreciation to Council Member Monahan for the encouragement to
become a Parks Commissioner.
8. Humberto Caspa. Costa Mesa, encouraged the newly elected Council
Members to learn to compromise on issues and asked the Council to
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consider the views of those individuals they_are considering during
appointments to the various committees/commissions.
V. COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
1. Council Member Katrina__Foley____congratulated Council _Member
Monahan_ on being elected to the Sanitary_ District_ Board_ and thanked
himfor his_service _tothe _co_mmunity;__congratulated_.Mayor_Mansoor
and Council Member Lee ce on their election and commented she was
looking -forward -to working with the new Council;_ announced_ the City_
received -an-Excellence- in Childcare __ Planning ___Award____ for
the exemplary_best_practices in childcare planning;
-thanked -Rosanne
Andres a_member _of the_City's Childcare and Youth_ Committee .for
the success __in_ the __United Way --success project;_ .thanked__ the
community_ for the contributions_ received for the D__Company_ 2 -25th
Aviation Regiment_of the United_States Army_that_theCity__adopted;
thanked Management Analyst Carol Proctor and City Manager's staff__
for helping in send the contributions to D Company.
2. Council Member _Linda _Dixon__congratulated the_ Officers _that_were
recognized. earlier this__even_ing;__expressed_appreciation_for Council
Member_ Monahan;_welcomed Council Member Leece; _congratulated
Mayor__ Mansoor; wished the community a happy andsafe holiday
season.
3. Mayor. Pro TemBever_ thanked _ Council Member Monahan for his
guidance;_ Welcomed_Council Member Leece; and congratulated
Mayor Mansoor.
4. Council Member___ Gary___ Monahan_ expressed_ appreciation for the
opportunity to. serve_ 12 __ years __on the Council;_thanked_ his_ wife
Deborah and family for their commitment; thanked all those that he
worked with especiallythe City Manager's staff.
5. Mayor Allan Mansoor congratulated Council_ Member Monahan for _a
successful 12_years;__expressed__appreciation of his work __and
dedication; commended _his diplomacy and service. -He presented a
proclamation and a retirement plaque to Council Member Monahan_
Cynthia Determan from Senator Tom Harman's Office honored Council
Member Monahan for his 12 years of service to Costa Mesa
and presented him a proclamation.
City Manager Allan Roeder expressed appreciation for Deborah Monahan
and presented her with a bouquet of flowers.
VI. GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
1. ARESOLUTION _OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA,__ CAL IFORNIA, _RECI_TING THE__FACTS OF_ THE _GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTON__HELD_ON_ NOVEMB_ER_7,_2006,DECLARING
THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
(a) Swearing in of newly elected City Council Members.
City Clerk Julie Folcik summarized her staff report reporting the facts of the
General Municipal Election held in November, 2006.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 06-98.
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.
The City Clerk led the swearing in of newly elected Council Member
Wendy Leece and Council Member Allan Mansoor.
Council Member Mansoor congratulated Council Member Wendy Leece on
her successful election.
Council Member Leece stated it is an honor to be elected and serve on the
City Council; and thanked the voters; noted she is willing to work hard,
make the City safer, work toward more sports field and City's disaster
preparedness, and to solve traffic and infrastructure problems; thanked
family for their support; thanked former Mayors Jack .Hammett and Donn
Hall and former Vice -Mayor Orville Amburgey for their support;
thanked Bill and Joanne Morello for all their hard work; along with those
that worked on the phone banks and her committee. She commented on
lifting up the community and restoring a sense of pride for Costa Mesa;
noted she want to work toward a cleaner, safer, better educated, and
economically healthier City; pointed out she would like to work with the
new Police Chief to reduce crime and incorporate working with the school
district.
The Mayor thanked everyone's hard work and for supporting his
campaign; recognized City staff; stated looking forward to working on City
issues and noted the improvements on the Westside; commented on field
use issue improvements; stated it is an honor to serve on the City Council
and expressed his appreciation.
The City Clerk announced the election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem and
explained the nomination process.
2. Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
(a) Nominations for Mayor.
MOTION: Elected Council Member Allan Mansoor as Mayor.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, seconded by Council
Member Wendy Leece.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Nominated Council Member Eric Bever as
Mayor.
Moved by Council Member Linda Dixon. Motion died for lack of
second.
The City Clerk closed the nominations.
There were no public speakers.
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 Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
(b) Nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
MOTION: Elected Council Member Eric Bever as Mayor Pro
Tem.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member
Wendy Leece.
There were no public speakers.
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 Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 1 THROUGH 17.
MOTION: Approved recommended actions for Consent Calendar
Items Nos. 1 through 17, except for Items Nos. 2 and 7.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, 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 Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
1. Readinq Folder.
ACTION: The following claims were received and filed: William Ligiu
Ionescu; Asim Sultan; and Gayle Wilde.
The following Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses was received and filed:
Creative Blend Inc., for 118 Degrees, 2981 Bristol Street, Suite B5, for an
existing type 41 (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place).
Jacks Fusion Inc., for Jacks Fusion Sushi, 427 E. 17th Street, Suite D, for
a fiduciary transfer of an existing type, 41 (on -sale beer and wine for a
bona fide eating place).
3. Warrant.__ Resolution_ 2137, funding City operating expenses for
$1,751,589.70.
ACTION: Resolution adopted.
4. Warrant Resolution 21.38,_ funding_ Payroll No. 623_for $2,233,896.71_
and Payrol_I_No._622A_for $1,865.06, and City operating expenses for
$519,445.27 including payroll deductions.
ACTION: Resolution adopted.
5. Cooperative Aare ement____No_12-540 with the State_ of_California-
Department_ of Trans _
fothe construction of
improvements at Fairview Road/1-405 Interchange.
ACTION: Approved; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
6. Cooperative Agreement No. 12-541 with the State of California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) or the construction of
improvements at Harbor Boulevard/1-405 Interchange.
ACTION: Approved; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
8. Sole Source Purchase of a 75' Aerial Ladder Quint Apparatus
(Vehicles),_ from American La France of Los Angeles, 13800 Valley
Boulevard. Fontana, in the amount off4636 238.
ACTION: Approved.
9. Authorize refund of cash deposit in the amount of$55.623 to Damon
Van Oostendorp, 250 Santo Tomas Avenue, Costa Mesa, in
connection with Encroachment Permit No. PS06-00339 for street
improvements located at 250 Santo Tomas Avenue, Costa Mesa.
ACTION: Approved.
10. Authorize refund of cash depositin the amount of 14,952 to Knox
Brothers Construction. Post Office Box 11312, Costa Mesa, in
connection with Encroachment Permit No. PS06-00269 for street
improvements located at 125 Mesa Drive, Costa Mesa.
ACTION: Approved.
11. Authorize refund of cash deposit in the amount of $11.340 to Jim
Cefalia. 930 West Oceanfront, Newport Beach, in connection with
Encroachment Permit No. PS06-00510 for street improvements
located at 147 23rd Street. Costa Mesa.
ACTION: Approved.
12. Release of Performance Bond in the amount—o-f-$2,000 to HGC Irvine, -
LLC, 190 Newport Center Drive, Suite 220, Newport Beach, in
connection with Tract Map No. 16526 for tract corner monumentation
at 2455 Irvine Avenue. Costa Mesa.
ACTION: Exonerated Bond.
13. Completion of Exterior Painting_of Fire Station No. 3 and Exterior
Sealinq of Costa Mesa Downtown Recreation Center. Project No. 06-
17, by Southwest Coatings Inc. 503 Harker Street, San Pedro. _
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.
14. Resolutions requesting employment extension_
(a) A RESOLUTION REQUESTING EMPLOYMENT EXTENSION PER
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(h) (INTERIM POLICE CHIEF).
(b) A RESOLUTION REQUESTING EMPLOYMENT EXTENSION PER
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(h) (INTERIM FIRE CHIEF).
ACTION: Approved employment extension for the Interim Police Chief
and adopted Resolution No. 06-99; Approved employment extension for
the Interim Fire Chief and adopted Resolution No. 06-100.
15. 2008 Federal Appropriations Funding Application for the
construction of the Wetlands and Riparian Habitat Project at Fairview
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Park.
ACTION: Approved.
16. 2006 Emergency_ Management Performance Grant (EMPG)_Allocation
(a) Agreement to Transfer Funds with the County of Orange for the 2006
Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program.
(b) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AND
ACCEPTANCE OF YEAR 2006 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) REIMBURSEMENT ALLOCATION.
(c) Allocation of the 2006 EMPG Program proceeds in an amount not to
exceed $17,000 to the City's General Fund - Emergency Services.
ACTION: Approved Agreement and authorized the City Manager to sign;
adopted Resolution No. 06-101; and approved allocation.
17. Redevelopment Agency's 2006 Annual Report.
ACTION: Received and filed.
18. ContractualAgreement with the County of Orange for the services
one Gan gPrevention and Suppression Officer (Deputy Probation
Officer) in the amount not to exceed $59,131.
ACTION: Approved; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Regular Minutes of November 14, 2006.
Council Member Dixon indicated that she was not present at the meeting
and requested the roll call in the minutes to be corrected.
MOTION: Approve, as corrected, to indicate that Council Member
Dixon was not present in the roll call.
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 Katrina Foley
Noes: None.
Abstain: Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Wendy Leece
Absent: None.
7. Cooperative _AgreementNo. C-6-0808 with the Orange County_
Transportation Authority (OCT for the "Go Local" Program.
(a) Cooperative Agreement with the City of Santa Ana designating that
City as the lead agency representing the City of Costa Mesa for the OCTA
"Go Local" Program.
Public Services Director briefed his staff report and answered questions
from City Council. He advised that OCTA Board encouraged cities to
jointly work with other agencies in order to receive grant funding to develop
a local transit plan to service to a Metrolink Station.
Mayor Pro Tem Bever expressed reservation on an agreement with the
City of Santa Ana as the lead agency representing Costa Mesa and stated
he prefers a free standing system.
Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff on clarification of
the program and location of Metrolink Stations. The Public Services
Director stated the focus is to provide an effective transit plan to the
Metrolink. He commented that it is more effective if the City of Santa Ana
is the lead agency due to the location of the Metrolink Station.
Mike Berry, Costa Mesa, suggested the City independently implement the
program or be the lead city in the agreement.
Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, expressed opposition to the program and a
light rail system; opined the City should not give authority to the Santa Ana
and suggested a program partnership with Newport Beach.
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, commented that there is not enough
information and suggested that a decision be postponed until a public
hearing can be held.
Roy Reynolds, Managing Director of Personal Rapid Transit (PRT)
Strategies, stated that grant funding could be used more
creatively; requested that the Council consider PRT to mitigate
transportation issues; mentioned advantages of . a transit system
and suggested the City collaborate with the surrounding cities for
alternative transit opportunities.
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, opined that this item should have a public
hearing before a decision is made; expressed concern of the
administration of the grant fund to Santa Ana and also suggested a
partnership with Newport Beach.
Sandi Genis, Costa Mesa, commented that the $100,000 grant fund could
be better spent elsewhere and more creatively.
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, referencing the proposed agreement, pointed
out that if the City failed to provide the study, the grant funds must be
returned and felt that it did not not apply to Santa Ana.
Judi Berry, Costa Mesa, stated that this item should be a public hearing;
expressed concern of any, rights-of-way; requested item be tabled for a
later date.
MOTION: Receive and file; and direct staff to contact the cities of
Fountain Valley and Newport Beach as to the direction they are interested
in taking at this time.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eric
Bever.
Mayor Mansoor commented these funds are allocated. but would
like funds to go to street repair and suggested looking at alternatives.
Mayor Pro Tem Bever requested the maker of the motion to exclude a
partnership with Santa Ana. The Mayor recommended not excluding any
other agency at this time.
In response to Council Member Foley's questions, William
Morris commented the City of Irvine have decided to focus within their city;
stated he would prefer to begin a study looking at all options including
other transit systems. The City Attorney clarified that the proposed
conditions of the agreement is the same for Costa Mesa and Santa Ana.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: To set a public hearing on this matter for January
16, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.
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Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley. Motion died for lack of second.
In reference to a question from Council Member Foley, William Morris
advised the the time line for submittal of the "Go Local" Program
applications are due by the end of January.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Receive and file.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever. Motion died for lack of second.
Council Members Dixon and Leece indicated they would like to obtain
more information from surrounding cities relating to this proposal.
The Mayor restated his motion:
MOTION: Received and filed; and directed staff to contact the cities
of Fountain Valley and Newport Beach as to the direction they are
interested in taking at this time and directed that a follow-up memo
be given to Council Members, within one week.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eric
Bever.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Bever's question, the Mayor advised that
his motion does not include scheduling of a public hearing.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: Council Member Katrina Foley
Absent: None.
RECESS: The Mayor declared the meeting recessed at 8:00 p.m.
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Mayor Mansoor adjourned the regular City Council meeting to the special meeting
of the Public Finance Authority.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Allan Mansoor; Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever; Council
Member Linda Dixon; Council Member Katrina Foley; Council Member
Wendy Leece; Council Member Gary Monahan; 'City Manager Allan
Roeder; Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch; City Attorney Kimberly
Hall Barlow; Finance Director Marc Puckett; Senior Planner Claire Flynn;
Management Analyst Carol Proctor; City Clerk Julie Folcik
1. A_ RESOLUTION__ OF THE_ BOARD OF DIRECTORS -Of THE _ COSTA
MESA__PUBLI_C___FINANCING_AUTHORITY__APPROVING ___A
LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
AND CERTA__IN OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION_ WITH THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA 2007
CER TIFICATES_OF_.PARTICIPATION_(PO_LICE FACILITY_ EXPANSION
PROJECT) IN A OF
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000.
Finance Director Marc Puckett presented the staff report and corrected the
resolution to reflect the amount of $30,205,000 in all references.
MOTION: Approved and adopted Resolution No. P.F.A. 06-1 as
amended to reflect the amount of $30,205,000 in all references.
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 Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor adjourned the special meeting of the Public Finance Authority at 8:17
p.m. and reconvened the regular City Council meeting.
VII. 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. AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE
SALE AND DELIVERY OF NOT TO EXCEED $30,000.000 CITY OF
COSTA MESA 2007 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (POLICE
FACILITY EXPANSION PROJECT), AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN
DOCUMENTS AND DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH.
The Affidavit of Mailing and Publication are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
The Finance Director identified for the Council that the resolution had
been corrected to reflect the amount of $30,205,000.
MOTION: Adopted Resolution No. 06-102 as amended to reflect the
corrected amount of $30,205,000 in all references.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, 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 Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
No Old Business items scheduled.
X. NEW BUSINESS
1. Urban Master Plan Screening UMPP-06-11 request for 616 Center
Street and 613 Plumer Street within the Mesa West Residential
Ownership Urban Plan area.
Senior Planner Claire Flynn presented the report and responded to
questions from the Council.
Justin McMillen and Andre Ferrer, In -Habitation Design, presented their
proposal for a three-story, seven -unit residential loft development, that
would incorporate roof -top gardens and incorporating energy efficiency
incentives that includes solar panels and a green roof terrace.
In reference to a question from Council Member Dixon, the landscaping
includes two existing jumbo trees, over -sized Agave, built-in planters, and
roof top gardens; advised the incorporation of energy efficient and solar
energy designs; mentioned the expected unit price is between $675,000
and $950,000.
Mayor Pro Tem Bever expressed concern of a five-foot set back next to a
single family home and suggested working with staff to increase that
setback; concern was express for the suggested street -front parking and
suggested parking within the structure, with perhaps, the reduction of one
unit and favored additional streetscape landscaping.
Mayor Mansoor expressed concern of the set backs, a single
driveway, additional density; and the removing of two single family homes
that were not considered to be blighted.
Council Member Foley expressed interest in the proposed
project, commenting it was cutting edge, on its creative design. She
suggested working with City staff on the set- backs, the parking, and a
transitional zone with the adjacent properties.
MOTION: Received and filed.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, 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 Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
2. Request of Trinity_ Broadcasting Network (TBN) for approval of Film
Permits.
Management Analyst Carol Proctor briefed her staff report and responded
to questions from the Council.
The Mayor commented that he was supportive of an permitting of an
occassional filming permit at the discretion to the City Manager.
Council Member Dixon felt that as a courtesy that notification of the
surrounding neighborhood should be made a requirement for all filming
permits applied for. The City Attorney confirmed that on a case-by-case
basis, pursuant Jo the City's Municipal Code, the City Manager could,
under appropriate circumstances direct notification of neighbors, if the
filming was to be potentially be disruptive to the neighborhood.
MOTION: Authorize City Manager discretion for the occasional
issuance of film permits to TBN, with findings that periodic filming is
not intended to be prohibited by Council's :prior action.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by- Mayor Pro Tem Eric
Bever. _
The Mayor commented that because- it was. -approval orr_as case-by-case
basis, it was minimal filming, and additional -,conditions could be made, if
necessary, he was supportive of the motion. -
Council Member Foley stated that she would .not support the motion as
she felt that the item should have been duly noticed and it should call for a
review of the minor conditional use permit that was denied by the Council
in 2003 for any outdoor filming. She felt that any subsequent approval of a
filming permit would negate the previous denial of the the minor conditional
use permit:
Mayor Mansoor clarified his position that his previous denial of the
conditional use permit was not to deny any and all outdoor filming for TBN
but that they could make application for the occasional filming.
Council Member Dixon agreeing with Council Member Foley suggested
approval of the permit, that staff send notification to the neighborhood
advising of the filming and to later schedule a hearing to review TBN's
Conditional Use Permit.
In response to Council Member Dixon the City Attorney clarified for the
record that if there were regular requests for a filming permit, it would be
concluded that the applications would be considered regular filming
production and TBN would be required to apply for a Conditional Use
Permit.
Council Member Foley felt that the intent of the minor conditional use
permit was to prohibit any outdoor filming activity and other outdoor
activities, which was due to the outcry of the neighborhood. She felt that
approval would be in direct conflict to the minor conditional use permit and
that there should be a hearing in order to overturn any aspect of the minor
CUP, to do otherwise is not being respectful of the neighbors. Council
Member Foley expressed concern that the neighbors had not been noticed
of this evening's meeting.
Council Member Dixon asked the maker of the motion to include that
notification be sent to the neighbors of the filming. Mayor Mansoor did not
agree with the addition.
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. REPORTS
The City Manager advised the Council of the subject matters to be
discussed at next study session and reminded the City Council and the
audience of the upcoming Snow Hill event, to be held on
Saturday, December 9, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and encouraged
all to attend.
X. ADJOURNEMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. to the adjourned
meeting of December 9, 2006, at 4:30 p.m.
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Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
Cit Clerk of the City.of Costa Mesa
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