HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/19/2016 - City Council-Housing Authority-Successor AgencyREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY — 5:45 P.M.
April 19, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The Closed Session meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 5:02 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis,
Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Council Members Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, spoke on keeping the Civic Center Park property as a park.
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on keeping the Civic Center Park property as a park.
Speaker, asked questions regarding the Civic Center Park and spoke on keeping the
Civic Center Park property as a park.
Speaker, spoke on keeping the Civic Center Park property as a park.
Public Comments Closed
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:07 p.m. to consider the following
items:
1. Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2) for 1 potential case — Correspondence received regarding Voting
Rights Act.
2. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Timothy Dadey, et al.
v. City of Costa Mesa, Superior Court of California, County of Orange, Case No.
30-2014-00757962-CU-CR-CJC, pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54956.9(d)(1).
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3. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8.
Property: Vanguard — 2374 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92627,
APN: 439-272-24 and 115 Santa Isabel Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627,
APN: 439-272-22; and Civic Center Park — 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
92628, APN: 419-151-01
Negotiating Parties: Tom Hatch, CEO and Michaels Beals, President, Vanguard
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
The City Council reconvened at 6:02 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:05)
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 6:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:39) - Council Member Foley
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:01:00)
Pastor David Manne, Calvary Chapel, Costa Mesa
ROLL CALL (00:02:04)
Present: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Absent: None
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 - NONE
• COIN: Ex Parte Communications pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2-238 (b) —
NONE
ANNOUNCEMENTS -NONE
PRESENTATIONS (00:02:35)
1. Proclamation — April Month of Military Child
Debbie Nichols, Founder and CEO of Military Childrens Collaborative Group
accepted the Proclamation.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:04:57)
David Twiss, Garden Grove, spoke against Orange County Vector Control aerial
spraying for mosquitoes. (00:05:56)
Kyle Woosley, Costa Mesa Chambers of Commerce representative, spoke regarding
the Development Initiative by Jay Humphrey. (00:08:51)
Julie Fowler, Costa Mesa, spoke on improvements in the City, better jobs and lower
crime. (00:09:32)
Cheryl Hoffman, spoke against Orange County Vector Control aerial spraying for
mosquitoes. (00:12:37)
Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, spoke on a presentation by State Senator John Moorlach;
and spoke on financing, debt, and the budget. (00:15:40)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on the new sign at 55 freeway; a location for the
Costa Mesa playhouse; and dead trees in the medians. (00:18:47)
Terry Koken, spoke on the Fairview Park petition. (00:21:27)
Greg Tunnell, Costa Mesa, spoke on the economic impacts in California pertaining to
CalPERS benefits. (00:22:39)
Kathy Esfahani, spoke on the potential bond measure regarding affordable housing.
(00:25:46)
Chuck Perry, Costa Mesa, thanked Ernesto Munoz for benches on 17th Street and was
pleased with improvements at the Senior Center. (00:28:58)
Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the Fairview Park petition. (00:30:12)
Speaker, spoke on crime and the Solid Landings agreement. (00:33:19)
Speaker, spoke on a public records request for attorney invoices. (00:35:31)
Speaker, spoke on being an American and the right to petition a government.
(00:38:25)
John LeVere, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding Lions Park. (00:42:48)
Stuart Brown, Huntington Beach, spoke regarding receiving a ticket. (00:45:26)
Speaker, spoke on the Solid Landings agreement. (00:46:26)
Speaker, spoke on crime and traffic problems. (00:48:49)
Public Comments Closed
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City Council recessed at 6:50 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 6:54 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:58:04)
Item 2 was pulled for separate consideration.
Council Member Foley commented on Item 5 and requested that bike trail projects be
addressed by the Bikeway and Walkability Committee. (01:00:05)
Items 1, and 3 thru 14
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Foley
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan,
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
1. READING FOLDER
a. Claims received by the City Clerk: Sture Davidsson
ACTION:
City Council received and filed.
3. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ACTION:
City Council approved the minutes of April 5, 2016.
4. RENEW ONE YEAR CONTRACT FOR MANAGED INVESTMENT SERVICES
ACTION:
1. City Council renewed one (1) year term of the Professional Services
Agreement (PSA) with Chandler Asset Management, Inc. (Chandler) for
investment management services in an amount up to $50,000; and
2. City Council authorized City Chief Executive Officer to execute the
Amendment Number One to the Professional Services Agreement with
Chandler Asset Management, Inc.
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5. PLACENTIA AVENUE BICYCLE SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS, FEDERAL
PROJECT NO. CML - 5312 (095), CITY PROJECT NO. 14-01
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted the plans, specifications and working details for the
Placentia Avenue Bicycle Signal Improvements, Federal Project No. CML —
5312 (095), City Project No. 14-01; and
2. City Council awarded a construction contract to Smart Tech Group, Inc., 3972
Barranca Parkway, Suite J-283, Irvine, CA 92606, in the amount of
$190,000.00; and
3. City Council authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Public
Works Agreement.
6. CITYWIDE SCHOOL ZONE TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT, FEDERAL
PROJECT NO. SRTSL-5312 (090), CITY PROJECT NO. 15-04
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted the plans, specifications and working details for the
Citywide School Zone Traffic Calming Project, Federal Project No. SRTSL-
5312 (090), City Project No. 15-04; and
2. City Council waived the minor irregularities in the bid submitted by the
apparent low bidder and award a construction contract to Asplundh
Construction Group, 3972 Barranca Parkway, Suite J-283, Irvine, CA 92606,
in the amount of $442,557.00.
7. FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 17974 LOCATED AT 261 MESA DRIVE, COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA
ACTION:
City Council approved the Final Map for Tract No. 17974 and authorized signing
of the Map by the City Clerk and the City Engineer.
8. FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 17921 LOCATED AT 531 BERNARD STREET,
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
ACTION:
City Council approved the Final Map for Tract No. 17921 and authorized signing
of the Map by the City Clerk and the City Engineer.
9. FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 17800 LOCATED AT 671 W. 17TH STREET,
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
ACTION:
City Council approved the Final Map for Tract No. 17800 and authorized signing
of the Map by the City Clerk and the City Engineer.
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10. RELEASE OF BONDS IN CONNECTION WITH ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
NO. PS14-00134 FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND CORNER
MONUMENTATION FOR TRACT 17198 LOCATED AT 2013-2029 ANAHEIM
AVENUE, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
ACTION:
City Council authorized the release of the Performance and Labor and Material
Bonds (Certificate No. P1310163700220) in the amounts of $21,612.00 each for
street improvements and (Certificate No. PB10163700221) for setting corner
monuments in the amount of $3,000.00 to CMA 26 Group, LLC (Developer),
16580 Aston, Irvine, California 92606.
11. 1-405 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT — COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. C-5-
3612
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the Cooperative Agreement C-5-3612 between the City
of Costa Mesa and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for
the 1-405 Improvement Project; and
2. City Council authorized the Chief Executive Officer and City Clerk to execute
the agreement; and
3. City Council authorized the Chief Executive Officer and City Clerk to accept
and execute future amendments to the agreement.
12. REVISED EFFECTIVE DATE TO AN AMENDMENT OF THE 2009 WASTE
DISPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
ACTION:
City Council adopted Resolution No. 16-16 approving a revised effective date to
the Waste Disposal Agreement (WDA) Amendment between the County of
Orange and the City of Costa Mesa to allow for the continued importation of
waste at the County's three (3) landfills and to extend the terms of the WDA
through June 20, 2025.
13. OCTA SENIOR MOBILITY PROGRAM AGENCY SERVICE PLAN
ACTION:
City Council approved and adopted the OCTA Senior Mobility Program Agency
Service Plan.
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14. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR PLANNING CONSULTANTS
ACTION:
1. City Council approved Amendment One of the Professional Services
Agreement (PSA) with the Lilley Planning Group for an additional $42,427.00 and
extended the PSA through June 30, 2017; and
2. City Council authorized the City Chief Executive Officer to sign the
Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with the Lilley Planning
Group.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (00:59:30)
Council Member Foley spoke regarding Childs Pace, attorney invoices, and requested
an update on the feasibility study for CMHS stadium. (00:56:07)
Council Member Genis spoke on the Orange County Vector Control spraying and Lions
Park issues; spoke on the Development initiative by Jay Humphrey and Group Homes.
(01:02:45)
Council Member Monahan spoke regarding public comments against Council Members.
(01:06:41)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke on serving on the Council; disagreements; and public
comments against Council Members. (00:59:33)
Mayor Mensinger spoke on public comments and respecting the rules; spoke on the
unfunded pension liability and the development initiative sponsored by Jay Humphrey;
and announced the Art of Leadership Mayor's Celebration on May 12, 2016 at the
Samueli Theater. (01:08:15)
REPORT — CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (01:12:36)
CEO Tom Hatch spoke on the CMHS feasibility study.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS — 7:00 p.m. (Resolution No. 05-55): (01:13:35)
1. CIVIC OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS (COIN) ORDINANCE SECOND
PUBLIC HEARING; THE ADOPTION OF THE 2014-2018 MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THE
COSTA MESA POLICE ASSOCIATION (CMPA); THE ADOPTION OF THE
ACCOMPANYING SALARY RESOLUTION AND ADOPTION OF THE
CALPERS EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTION RESOLUTION
(01:13:57)
Mayor Mensinger and Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer recused themselves due to a
potential conflict of interest and stepped down from the dais and left the Council
Chambers.
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation by Assistant Chief Executive Officer
Tamara Letourneau and Human Resources Manager Lance Nakamoto.
(01:14:25)
Council Member Foley spoke on the communication received from Jeff Arthur
and forwarded to staff and the police association. (01:16:54)
Public Comments:
Tom Pollitt, Costa Mesa, spoke against the MOU and increasing the pension
benefits. (01:17:52)
Gene Hutchins submitted a letter and expressed concern on the City finances
and is opposed to the increase in pensions and the MOU. (01:21:16)
Speaker, spoke in support of approving the MOU. (01:24:17)
Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Finance Advisory Committee's review
of the contract; statement by Kerry Worgan, from CalPERS, and no additional
impact to the unfunded liability; and expressed concerns with the contract.
(01:25:56)
Public Comments Closed
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Foley/Council Member Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, and Council Member
Monahan
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer and Mayor Mensinger
Motion carried: 3-0-0-2
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ACTION:
1. City Council held the second Public Hearing as required by COIN.; and
2. City Council approved and adopted the 2014-2018 Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Costa Mesa and the CMPA; and
3. City Council adopted Resolution 16-17, which provides for a 3% salary
increase for CMPA represented employees effective the pay periods inclusive
of the adoption of the MOU, July 1, 2016 — July, 1, 2017; and
4. City Council adopted Resolution 16-18, for paying and reporting the value of
the Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) related to the Costa Mesa
Police Officers Association. The effective date of this Resolution is inclusive
of the adoption of the MOU; and
5. City Council adopted Resolution 16-19, for paying and reporting the value of
the Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) related to the Costa Mesa
Police Officers Association. The effective date of this Resolution is June 26,
2016; and
6. City Council adopted Resolution 16-20, for paying and reporting the value of
the Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) related to the Costa Mesa
Police Officers Association. The effective date of this Resolution is June 25,
2017.
City Council recessed at 7:29 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 7:31 p.m.
MOTION: Move New Business Item 2 and 4 to be considered next.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Mensinger/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor
Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Foley and Council Member Genis
Absent: None
Motion carried 3-2
New Business Item 2 and 4 were considered next (01:31:52)
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
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NEW BUSINESS:
2. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES (01:32:43)
Public Comments:
Susan Tuchler, Costa Mesa, introduced herself; and spoke on her application to
the various committees. (01:33:43)
Speaker, spoke on behalf of Russel Baldwin and his application to various
committees. (01:34:27)
Cindy Brenneman, spoke on her interest in serving on the Bikeway and
Walkability Committee. (01:36:00)
Public Comments Closed
BIKEWAY AND WALKABILITY COMMITTEE
MOTION: Appoint Russel Baldwin, Maggie Gallagher, and Cindy Brenneman
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Foley/Council Member Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, and Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
Noes: Mayor Mensinger
Absent: None
Motion carried 4-1
ACTION:
1. City Council appointed and filled three regular member vacancies on the
Bikeway and Walkability Committee to serve one-year terms (2016-2017):
Russel Baldwin, Maggie Gallagher, and Cindy Brenneman.
CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
MOTION: Appoint Jason Komala, Anthony S. Manrique, and Chrystal Swope as
regular members and Charlene M. Ashendorf as an alternate member.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Foley/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 5-0
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ACTION:
2. City Council appointed and filled three regular member vacancies and one
alternate member vacancy on the Cultural Arts Committee to serve two-year
terms (2016-2018): Jason Komala, Anthony S. Manrique, and Chrystal Swope as
regular members; and Charlene M. Ashendort as an alternate member.
FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MOTION: Appoint Jeff Arthur, Robert Juneman, Richard Riva, and Ralph
Taboada for two-year terms; and Tom Pollitt, Susan Tuchler, and Steve Young
for one-year terms.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Foley/Council Member Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 5-0
MOTION: Appoint James R. Fisler for a one-year term and Howard Hull for a
two-year term.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, Mayor Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis
Absent: None
Motion carried 3-2
ACTION:
3. City Council appointed and filled nine regular member vacancies on the
Finance Advisory Committee: Jeff Arthur, Robert Juneman, Richard Riva, Ralph
Taboada, and Howard Hull to serve two-year terms (2016-2018); and Tom Pollitt,
Susan Tuchler, Steve Young, and James R. Fisler to serve one-year terms
(2016-2017).
Council Member Foley stated that she is withdrawing as the Council Liaison to
the Finance Advisory Committee. (01:43:08)
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
MOTION: Appoint Christopher Ganiere, Mary Ellen Goddard, Matthew Fletcher,
George S. Nakai, and Garrett Peterson as regular members; and Dave Goodman
and Susan Tuchler as alternate members.
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Genis/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 5-0
ACTION:
4. City Council appointed and filled five regular member vacancies and two
alternate member vacancies on the Historical Preservation Committee to serve
two-year terms (2016-2018): Christopher Ganiere, Mary Ellen Goddard, Matthew
Fletcher, George S. Nakai, and Garrett Peterson as regular members; and Dave
Goodman and Susan Tuchler as alternate members.
HOUSING AND PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT COMMITTEE
MOTION: Appoint Leah Ersoylu, Dave Goodman, and Phillip Morello for two-year
terms; and Rebecca Trahan for a one-year term.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Mensinger/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 5-0
ACTION:
5. City Council appointed and filled four regular member vacancies on the
Housing and Public Service Grant Committee: Leah Ersoylu, Dave Goodman,
and Phillip Morello to serve two-year terms (2016-2018); and Rebecca Trahan to
serve a one-year term (2016-2017).
PENSION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
MOTION: Appoint Lee Ramos
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Mensinger/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Mayor Mensinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 5-0
ACTION:
6. City Council appointed and filled one regular member vacancy on the Pension
Oversight Committee to serve a one-year term (2016-2017): Lee Ramos
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4. CONSIDERATION OF CITY INITIATIVE PETITION(S) REGARDING MEDICAL
MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
1. City Council provided staff direction for a City Council measure to be placed
on the November 2016 ballot and to include the following:
a) To allow manufacturing, testing labs, wholesale, [and dispensaries] North
of the 405 freeway and West of Harbor; and
b) To allow Council to pass an ordinance regulating the details consistent with
the to be adopted state medical marijuana regulations; and
c) To allow City Council to adopt an ordinance setting forth the precise details
and the possibility of including a tax component.
The meeting continued with New Business Item 1 and 3
1. INCLUSION OF FINGERPRINTING (LIVESCAN) REQUIREMENT FOR
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION APPOINTEES (02:20:09)
Public Comments:
Harold Weitzberg, spoke in support of fingerprinting and Passover. (02:28:52)
Speaker, spoke in support of fingerprinting. (02:29:22)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of fingerprinting. (02:29:50)
Margaret Mooney, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of fingerprinting. (02:30:39)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to fingerprinting. (02:31:12)
Public Comments Closed
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke on the problems with fingerprinting; and spoke
in opposition of fingerprinting committee members. (02:33:00)
Council Member Monahan spoke in opposition to fingerprinting. (02:35:35)
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Discussion ensued regarding fingerprinting volunteers and reviewing the results.
(02:36:03)
MOTION: Receive and file.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor
Mensinger
Nays: Council Member Foley and Council Member Genis
Absent: None
Motion carried: 3-2
ACTION:
City Council received and filed.
3. INCLUSIONARY HOUSING (02:43:56)
Staff presentation by Willa Bouwens-Killeen, Zoning Administrator. (02:43:59)
Public Comments:
Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, supports this issue for a study session and to study
the issue further. (02:46:11)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, supports this issue for a study session. (02:48:20)
Margaret Mooney, Costa Mesa, supports affordable housing. (02:50:49)
Public Comments Closed
Discussion ensued on the issue. (02:52:27)
MOTION: Receive and file.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: Council Member Genis
Absent: None
Motion carried: 4-1
ACTION:
City Council received and filed.
Public Hearing Item 2 was considered next:
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2. PLAN FOR COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN CREATION OF DISTRICT
BOUNDARIES FOR DISTRICT ELECTIONS (03:12:44)
Report by Kimberly Hall Barlow, Special Counsel. (03:13:00)
PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Ely from Compass Demographics, regarding the
process. (03:16:52)
Council Member Foley recommended holding meetings at the schools on the
west side, churches, and the Neighborhood Community Center. (03:29:00)
Discussion on voting age and citizenship. (03:31:00)
Public Comments:
Oswaldo Farias, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of district elections. (03:37:18)
Speaker, asked about the community input and on the associated fees and costs
if the measure does not pass. (03:39:57)
Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, spoke on working with MICA, SOY, THINK Together
and Girls, Inc.; for outreach; and spoke on residency requirements. (03:41:44)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on community involvement. (03:43:38)
John LeVere, Costa Mesa, spoke on public outreach and representation.
(03:45:00)
Joanne Perler, Costa Mesa, spoke on representation. (03:47:19)
Luis Bravo, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of district elections. (03:49:52)
Public Comments Closed
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke on the issue. (03:52:20)
Council Member Monahan left the Council Chambers at 10:01 p.m. and came
back at 10:04 p.m.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Monahan
Motion carried: 4-0-1
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ACTION:
1. City Council held a public hearing regarding City Council voting district
formation and a community participation plan for gathering public input on
district boundaries; and
2. City Council approved a community participation plan; and
3. City Council directed staff to implement the plan.
The meeting continued with New Business Item 5:
5. APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR FUNDING COMMITMENT FOR SPORTS
FACILITIES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO INCLUDE NEWPORT HARBOR
HIGH SCHOOL (03:59:24)
Staff report by Daniel Baker, Assistant to the CEO. (03:59:37)
Public Comments — NONE
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Foley/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted the proposed resolution of support adding Newport
Harbor High School to the current partnership with the Costa Mesa
Community Athletic Foundation ("Costa Mesa United") that includes a funding
commitment for capital improvements of sports facilities at Estancia and
Costa Mesa High Schools; and
2. City Council authorized the CEO to execute any agreement of amendment to
the existing agreement with Costa Mesa United for a Capital Improvement
Grant Program to include Newport Harbor High School, and to execute and
administer any other agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney's
office, as needed to carry out the resolution and City Council direction.
MOTION: Increase the school funding for Estancia High School and Costa Mesa
High School by $25,000 each.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: All three schools (Estancia, Costa Mesa, and
Newport Harbor) share equal funding of the $75,000 and authorize funding to
come from the 2016-2017 budget.
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SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND:
Council Member Monahan/Council Member Foley
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: None
Substitute Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
3. City Council authorized all three schools (Estancia, Costa Mesa, and
Newport Harbor) share equal funding of the $75,000 and authorize funding to
come from the 2016-2017 budget.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
2. WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2555 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NOS. 16-07 "A" FOR
$1,528.00; and 16-08 FOR $2,133,964.28; AND CITY OPERATING EXPENSES
FOR $1,475,138.93; AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE
SAME ARE TO BE PAID (04:07:30)
Public Comments:
Speaker, spoke on a public records request for attorney invoices. (04:07:43)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2555.
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REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE (04:09:52)
ADJOURNMENT (04:10:00)
The Mayor and City Council adjourned the meeting at 10:11 p.m.
Minutes adopted on this 3rd day of May 2016.
Stephen M.
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, City
, Mayor
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