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Home My WebLink About12/11/2007 - Adjourned City Council Meeting - Study SessionREGULAR AJOURNED MEETING (STUDY SESSION) OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA December 11, 2007 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California met, in a Regular Adjourned Meeting (Study Session), on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at 4:35 p.m. in Conference Room 1A of the Costa Mesa 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 Katrina Foley Council Member Wendy Leece Council Members Absent: Council Member Linda Dixon Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch City Attorney Kimberly Barlow Police Chief Christopher Shawkey Police Captain Les Goberty Legislative and Public Affairs Manager Ann Shultz City Clerk Julie Folcik I. PUBLIC COMMENT Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, reported graffiti on a tree located in Paularino Park and questioned the amount paid in a recent graffiti award; advised of individuals at Placentia and 17th Street soliciting work and recommended the Council review a newly adopted ordinance by the City of Orange relative to solicitation. He also suggested placing the ICE detention reports on the City's website and that they be made easier to read. Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, had questions regarding the Police Deployment report, suggested that the historic plaques only contain the name of the business that was first at that location, and asked about a maintenance program for the plaques. Jim Fitzpatrick, Costa Mesa, informed the Council that he represents a mobile car cleaning business and indicated that he would like to work with the City on the regulations regarding the mobile businesses. II. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 1. Police Department Deployment Model Police Chief Christopher Shawkey and Police Captain Police Captain Les Goberty, made a presentation regarding new officer deployment strategy for the city, which reflects an area command and Team Policing Concept. The presentation pointed out the redefined area boundaries, the adjustment in scheduling of personnel and realignment of responsibilities. It was, reported that the Police Department is working to make available the Area .Commanders' contact information on the website which will help in timeliness with addressing neighborhood concerns. No action was taken. 2. Proposal to Fund Historic Markers Program Recreation Division Manager Jana Ransom reported on a program that the Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) is (working on for 17th Street and the 19th Street area, whereby brass sidewalk markers would be placed infront of twenty businesses indicating the businesses thaf originally operated at each location in the early days of Costa Mesa. It is meant to bring interest as well as a historic feature to the Downtown area. Ms. Ransom along with Margaret Johnson, Subcommittee Chair of the proposed historic markers, responded to questions from the City Council regarding the details, of the plaque image and the choice of the location sites, future phases that may be planned and about a pamphlet that is to be produced to give a brief account of the business sites. No action was taken on this item. 3. Mobile Business License Display This item was withdrawn. 4. Presentation of the South Coast Plaza Town Center 3-dimensional architectural model I Development Services Director Donald Lamm gave a tour of the 3-dimensional architectural model of the South Coast Plaza Town Center area that was on display in the City Hall Lobby. He informed the Council that 2007 commemorated the 40th Anniversary of South Coast Plaza and that Henry Segerstrom was presented the Outstanding Visionary Award for 2007 by the Orange County Planning Directors Association. 5. Employee of the Month i 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. I III. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS i Mayor Mansoor in response to a public speaker's comments regarding overcrowding in residential areas advised that he had written a letter to Assemblyman Van Tran asking that he address the current regulations, by introducing of legislation, that which would reduce the number of residents allowed to live in at a residence. Council Member Katrina, Foley informed that she attended a meeting along with Council Member Dixon of the Orange iCounty Fairgrounds Liaison Committee regarding the improvements to the Fairgrounds, and along Arlington Street, and of the discussion with Orange Coast College for resolution of some parking issues. City Manager also reported that at the meeting with the Orange County Fairgrounds it was announced they were planning to again hold a cattle -drive in 2008; and advised that the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board approved the granting of One Million Dollars of Measure M funds for the improvements towards the Fairview Bridge Over -crossing; project. Wyndham, Australia, Sister City Mayor Shane Bourke expressed gratitude for the warm reception that he and his family received, commented on the importance of the Sister City program and it's lasting effects on those who have participating in the program. He shared that the City of Wyndham was incorporated in 1865 has a population of 125,000, spoke of some of the challenges that their community faces, highlighted what the community has to offer; shared some memorable moments, as this was his first visit to the States and encouraged the Council and the public to visit Wyndham. IV. ADJOURNMENT: The Mayor declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2008. 1 ATTEST: JLAe Folcik, Cit Clerk 1 1 Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor