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REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING (STUDY SESSION) OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
August 11, 2009
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in a Regular Adjourned
Meeting (Study Session), on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at 4:35 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:
Council Members Absent:
Mayor Allan R. Mansoor
Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Gary Monahan
Council Member Eric R. Bever.
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
Administrative Services Director Steve Mandoki
Acting Development Services Director Kimberly Brandt
Information Technology Manager Richard Kirkbride
Legislative and Public Affairs Manager Ann Shultz
City Clerk Julie Folcik
I. PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Tom Egan, Costa Mesa, expressed support for the displaying of the motto "In God
We Trust" in the Council Chambers.
2. Terry Nelson, Pacific Justice Institute, encouraged the city to approve the.use of the
"In God We Trust" motto in the chamber and offered the services of the justice center
should there be a court challenge.
3. Michael Parker, Pacific Justice Institute, encouraged the Council's approval of the
displaying of the motto.
4. Greg Gillaspy, Yorba Linda, encouraged the Council's support of the displaying of the
motto in the Council Chamber.
II. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Update of the John Wayne Airport Activities — presented by Tom Edwards,
consultant to the City of Newport Beach
A presentation was made by Tom Edwards, Consultant to the City of Newport Beach,
who gave an overview of the history of the JWA Settlement Agreement, established in
1985, noting its expiration in 2015, pointed out the flight curfew, the Airport Policy,
which was formed to protect the residents from the adverse effects of the airport, and
current and future events which includes an air quality study that was noted to be in
progress, and of the attempt to use a chemical fingerprinting to distinguish between
various emission sources, as well as reported on DUUKE One RNAV Departure
procedure which the airport is attempting to gain approval from the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA). He responded to questions from the Council regarding the
chemical fingerprinting. No action was taken by the City Council.
2. Local Agency Formation of Orange County (LAFCO) Presentation by Bob Aldrich,
Assistant Executive Officer - Roles and Responsibilities
Bob Aldrich, Assistant Executive Office, LAFCO made a presentation covering topics of
the history of LAFCO, what their responsibilities include and of the projects they are
currently involved in. He noted that in the 1950's and 1960's there were 13 cities that
were formed in the Orange County area and has steadily grown since. The agency
oversees annexations, small "island" annexations, incorporations, dissolutions, and
special studies which are primarily to improve delivery of municipal services.
3. Consideration of the Display of the National Motto "in God We Trust" in the City_
Council Chambers
Mayor Pro Tem Leece presented her research of the displaying of the motto "In God
We Trust" in the City Council Chambers, noting that 13 cities in Orange County and 57
cities throughout California display the motto. She noted her reasons for presenting the
item for consideration pointing out it was a display of patriotism that the United States
Congress voted to approve the national motto in 1956, that the slogan is displayed in
the United States Senate Chambers as well as the Speaker's dais in the House of
Representatives. Comments from the Council covered the cost for the display and that
of inclusion. No action was taken on this item.
4. New Website Overview
Administrative Services Director Steve Mandoki introduced the item informing of the
collective staff efforts through the website committee. Information Technology Manger
Richard Kirkbride provided a preview of the new website for the City and responded to
questions from the Council that included the ability of making payments, park
reservations and registering for activities online.
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5. 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 declared the meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. He noted the Redevelopment
Agency was scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., and would be followed by a Special City
Council Meeting in the Council Chambers. The next regular meeting was to be held
August 18, 2009.
ATTEST:
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Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa