HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/12/2007 - Adjourned City Council Meeting - Study SessionREGULAR AJOURNED MEETING (STUDY SESSION) OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
June 12, 2007
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in a Regular
Adjourned Meeting (Study Session), on Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at 4:40 p.m. in
the Conference Room 1A 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 Wendy Leece
Council Members Absent: None.
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
Finance Director Marc Puckett
Development Services Director Donaid_Lamm
Public Services Director William M0r'ns-
Chief of Police Christopher Sha key
Interim Fire Chief Steven Parker
Budget Coordinator Bobby Young
City Clerk Julie Folcik
I. PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Judi Berry, Costa Mesa, encouraged the Council to consider providing for monies
in the upcoming fiscal year for the improvements of the Joann Street bike -trail
and reported a traffic signal at the intersection of Canyon Drive and Victoria
Street had gone out and there was not a backup source causing a hazardous
situation.
2. Gordon Bowley, Costa Mesa, representative of Costa Mesa United and Costa
Mesa Youth Sports Council, encouraged the Council's support of funding for the
much need youth facilities
3. Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, pointed out that there was not a provision in the
proposed budget for additional Fire personnel which she felt was necessary due
to the recently approved development which would surely increase the calls for
service.
4. Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns regarding future density growth
and the lack of additional safety personnel. She inquired about the changes in
the Cable Franchise Fee and the estimated revenue of the CarMax dealership
that is proposed on Harbor Boulevard.
II. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Presentation and Discussion of the Preliminary Operating and Capital
Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.
The Finance Director and the City Manager presented agenda report. Discussion
ensued. No action was taken by the City Council.
2. Employee 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 comments by the Council.
IV. ADJOURNMENT:
The Mayor Pro Tem declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. The next
Regular Meeting will be held June 19, 2007.
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Allan R. 'Mansoor, Mayor
ATTEST:
Julie F Icik, City Jerk
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