HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/16/2016 - City Council-Housing Authority-Successor AgencyREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY — 5:45 P.M.
February 16, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The Closed Session meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 5:10 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mayor Mensinger, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council
Member Genis, and Council Member Monahan
Council Members Absent: Council Member Foley
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS — NONE
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:12 p.m. to consider the following
item:
1. Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) for one
potential case.
2. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: The Kennedy
Commission; Mehrnoosh Barimani; Timothy Dadey; Denise Riddell; and Patricia
Wagner v. City of Costa Mesa, a municipal corporation, Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 30-2016-00832585-CU-WM-CJC, pursuant to California
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
3. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: City of Costa Mesa, a
municipal corporation, et al., v. Civic Center Barrio Housing, Orange County
Superior Court Case No. 30-2014-00715552-CU-BC-CJC, pursuant to California
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Council Member Genis stated she will not be participating on Closed Session Item #3
due to a potential conflict of interest.
The City Council reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:13)
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:34) — Council Member Genis
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:00:58)
Father Michael Hanifin, St. Joachim Catholic Church, Costa Mesa
ROLL CALL (00:02:28)
Present: Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Absent: Council Member Foley
Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Tom Hatch, City Attorney Thomas Duarte,
Assistant Chief Executive Officer Rick Francis, Assistant Chief Executive Tamara
Letourneau, Economic and Development Services Director Gary Armstrong, Public
Services Director Ernesto Munoz, and City Clerk Brenda Green.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT (00:02:40)
• COIN: Council Members Ex Parte Communications pursuant to Municipal Code
Section 2-238(b) — NONE
City Attorney reported regarding Closed Session Item #1 Conference with legal counsel
regarding anticipated litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to California
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) for one potential case. On a vote of 4-0
(Council Member Foley absent), City Council provided direction to initiate litigation. The
defendants and actions will be disclosed when litigation commences. (00:03:00)
ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:03:23)
"Costa Mesa Minute" was played featuring upcoming events and activities in the
community.
PRESENTATIONS: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:05:37)
Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, spoke on the developments on the Westside of the City.
(00:06:17)
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, spoke on hazardous traffic on Fair Drive and pedestrian safety;
and requested an increase in police presence. (00:09:20)
Kim Hendricks, Costa Mesa, spoke on Fairview Park and the initiative. (00:11:45)
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Reggie Mundekis, Costa Mesa, spoke on the O.C. Fairgrounds and the noise level
settlement agreements. (00:14:46)
Beth Rafakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on the 1/5 Military Affairs Team seeking Easter
donations; and the Council Chambers upgrade. (00:17:27)
Speaker, spoke on crime problems on the Eastside. (00:19:41)
Steven Weeks, Costa Mesa, spoke on vehicular speeding problems on Wilson St.
(00:22:42)
Speaker, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Hixson business; Air Quality Management District
meeting; and the Coastal Commission meeting. (00:25:25)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on noise issues at the Fairgrounds. (00:27:51)
Tom Pollitt, Costa Mesa, spoke on pension plans. (00:30:58)
Al Melone, Costa Mesa, spoke on the dog park. (00:35:16)
Speaker, commended the Fire Department; and spoke on various topics. (00:39:06)
Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, spoke on funding programs at the schools. (00:42:14)
Tim Lewis, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Red Mountain Property on Harbor Blvd.
(00:44:37)
COUNCIL MEMBER' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (00:46:11)
Council Member Genis spoke on Fairview Park; pedestrian safety; the O.C. Fairgrounds
noise levels; and the Red Mountain property. (00:46:11)
Council Member Monahan had no comments. (00:53:56)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer requested Staff look into traffic problems. (00:53:59)
Mayor Mensinger spoke on traffic problems. (00:55:02)
REPORT — CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (00:56:22)
CEO Hatch had no report.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (00:56:36)
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 4.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer,
and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Foley
Motions carried: 4-0-1
1. READING FOLDER
a. Claims received by the City Clerk: Luis Silva Hernandez, Jesus Ibarra, Angela
Leong, Eric Marienthal, and Maria T. Ortiz Ramirez.
ACTION:
City Council received and filed.
2. WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2551 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NOS. 16-02 "A" FOR
$11,959.83; AND 16-03 FOR $2,111,818.90; AND CITY OPERATING
EXPENSES FOR $1,888,638.31; AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF
WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2551.
3. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ACTION:
City Council approved the minutes of February 2, 2016.
4. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 16-06 AND 16-07 CONSENTING THE INCLUSION OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA PROPERTIES IN THE CALIFORNIA HOME
FINANCE AUTHORITY (CHF) PACE PROGRAMS AND ASSOCIATE
MEMBERSHIP IN CALIFORNIA HOME FINANCE AUTHORITY TO FINANCE
DISTRIBUTED GENERATION RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES, ENERGY
AND WATER EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A
CERTAIN JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT RELATED THERETO
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ACTION:
1. City Council reviewed and adopted Resolution 16-06, consenting to Inclusion
of Properties within the City's Incorporated Area in the California Home
Finance Authority (CHF) Community Facilities District No. 2014-1 (Clean
Energy) to Finance Renewable Energy Generation, Energy Efficiency, Water
Conservation and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Improvements and
approving associate membership in CHF; and
2. City Council reviewed and adopted Resolution 16-07, consenting to Inclusion
of Properties within the City's Incorporated Area in the California Home
Finance Authority (CHF) PACE Program to Finance Renewable Energy
Generation, Energy and Water Efficiency Improvements and Electric Vehicle
Charging Infrastructure and approving associate membership in CHF.
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OLD BUSINESS: (00:57:50)
1. REQUEST TO CLOSE OFF WALL OPENINGS ALONG VICTORIA STREET
AND DORSET LANE (00:57:56)
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation presented by Transportation Services
Manager, Raja Sethuraman. (00:58:17)
Discussion ensued on wall heights; utility boxes; the distance between the wall
and curb; and review by the Bikeability and Walkability Committee. (01:05:19)
Public Comments:
Jim Erickson, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of keeping the wall openings along
Victoria West. (01:07:06)
Sandra Bangert, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of closing off the wall openings at
Meyer Place. (01:10:08)
Robert Chatwin, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of closing off all wall openings at the
Victoria Street locations. (01:13:15)
Maggie Dodge, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of closing the wall openings at
the Victoria East and West locations. (01:15:20)
Gay Royer, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of closing the wall openings at the
Victoria East and West locations. (01:18:03)
DeeDee RuoRock, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of closing the wall openings
at the Victoria East and West locations. (01:20:16)
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Kristina Dresher, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of closing the wall openings at
the Victoria East and West locations. (01:22:43)
Lewis Lee Lewis, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of closing the wall opening at
Dorset Lane at Fairview Road. (01:25:08)
Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of closing the wall openings at Raleigh
Avenue and Dorset Lane at Fairview Road; and keeping the wall opening at the
Victoria Frontage (West). (01:28:42)
Joanna Brown, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of closing the wall opening at Dorset
Lane at Fairview Road. (01:29:32)
Kimberly Clayton, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the closing of the wall
openings on Victoria Street. (01:30:48)
Barrie Fisher, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of the wall closures on Placentia to
Harbor but not by Victoria School. (01:33:25)
John LeVere, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the wall closures; and spoke in
favor of keeping the wall opening at Miner Street. (01:36:06)
Tom Steinfeld, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of keeping open the north side wall
openings. (01:38:55)
Christopher Otis, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the frontage wall closures
on Victoria Street; and requested larger wall openings. (01:41:57)
Tim Lewis, Costa Mesa, spoke on the homeless; unfriendly landscaping;
requested larger wall openings; and requested each site be considered
individually. (01:43:58)
Greg Ridge, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the wall closures at the Victoria
Street frontage locations. (01:46:38)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Foley
Motions carried: 4-0-1
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ACTION:
City Council approved the request to close off the wall openings to pedestrian
access at the following locations:
1. Raleigh Avenue (south side of Victoria Street)
2. Meyer Place (north side of Victoria Street)
4. Wallace Avenue (south side of Victoria Street)
7. Dorset Lane at Fairview Road
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Foley
Motions carried: 4-0-1
ACTION:
City Council approved the request to close off the wall opening to pedestrian
access at the following location:
3. Miner Street (north side of Victoria Street)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Foley
Motions carried: 4-0-1
ACTION:
City Council approved to keep the wall openings to pedestrian access at the
following locations:
5. Victoria Frontage (West)
6. Victoria Frontage (East)
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 7:00 p.m. (Resolution No. 05-55): (02:06:13)
1. AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT CODE AMENDMENT CO -15-05: AN
AMENDMENT TO TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE PLAN AND RELATED
GUIDELINES (02:06:13)
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation presented by Principal Planner, Minoo
Ashabi. (02:07:06)
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Genis/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Foley
Motions carried: 4-0-1
ACTION:
1. City Council gave first reading to Ordinance No. 16-03, to be read by title
only, and further reading waived, and adopted Code Amendment CO -15-05
amending Costa Mesa Municipal Code Title 13 Chapter VII, Landscape
Standards.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Genis/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Foley
Motions carried: 4-0-1
ACTION:
2. City Council adopted Resolution No.
Efficient Landscape Guidelines.
NEW BUSINESS: (02:16:20)
16-05, approving an update to the Water
1. URBAN MASTER PLAN SCREENING REQUEST (UMP -15-05) FOR A 3 -UNIT
DETACHED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 1979 ANAHEIM AVENUE
Council Members Ex -Parte Communications — NONE (02:16:50)
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation presented by Principal Planner, Minoo
Ashabi. (02:17:08)
Public Comments:
Speaker, spoke regarding insufficient parking and overcrowding on Anaheim
Street; deviations; and the Small Lot Ordinance. (02:22:13)
Rick Huffman, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Mesa West Residential Ownership
Urban Plan. (02:24:56)
Christopher Otis, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project. (02:28:01)
Discussion ensued on parking concerns. (02:28:12)
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ACTION:
City Council provided feedback on proposed Urban Master Plan for a three-story,
3 -unit detached residential development within the Mesa West Residential
Ownership Urban Plan.
2. FINANCIAL UPDATE INCLUDING: REVIEW OF JUNE 30, 2015 CAFR,
FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 MID -YEAR BUDGET REPORT, AND FIVE-YEAR
FINANCIAL PLAN (02:39:07)
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation presented by Interim Finance Director,
Stephen Dunivent. (02:39:38)
Discussion ensued on replenishment of the self-insurance fund; prepaying
pension obligations; and certain expenses. (02:57:43)
Public Comments:
Christopher Otis, Costa Mesa, thanked Staff for hard work. (03:10:32)
Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, spoke on staff vacancies; supports the Fire Side
Fund payment; expenses; and keeping the budget at $115 million. (03:10:47)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke on increasing the employee costs; prepayment
pension costs; spoke in opposition to taxpayers paying the increase of pension
costs; employees paying all pensions costs; and pension model. (03:18:18)
Council Member Genis spoke on the Fire Side Fund. (03:26:15)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Genis
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Move $500,000 from the Fire Side Fund to the Library.
Died for a lack of second.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
Absent: Council Member Foley
Motions carried: 3-1-1
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ACTION:
1. From the June 30, 2015 CAFR report:
a. City Council received and filed the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report; and
b. City Council approved FY 15-16 budget adjustments for $980,153 in
carry over prior year encumbrances to FY 15-16; and
c. City Council approved a FY 15-16 budget adjustment for, and the
payment of, an additional $500,000 to further reduce the Fire Side
Fund debt.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Foley
Motions carried: 4-0-1
2. From the FY 2015-16 Mid -year Budget report:
a. City Council received and filed this report; and
b. City Council approved recommended FY 2015-16 budget adjustments
as listed, excluding Item Nos. 16 and 17 on Attachment 2G regarding
the funding of cardiac monitors; and
c. City Council added one new full-time Community Outreach Worker to
support the Costa Mesa Housing Authority Rapid Re -housing Program;
and
d. City Council authorized a transfer of funds from the Housing Authority
Fund 222 to reimburse the General Fund expenses of $309,515 used
to pay off the loan balances of the program properties on 18th Street.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Foley
Motions carried: 4-0-1
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3. From the Five-year Financial Plan:
a. City Council received and filed the five-year plan; and
b. City Council provided direction to staff regarding issues raised in
connection with the five-year financial plan and future priorities.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR — NONE
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE (02:53:00)
ADJOURNMENT (02:53:06)
The Mayor and City Council adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
Minutes adopted on this 1 st day of March, 2016.
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Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, Cillj Clerk
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