HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/2012 - City Council - Successor Agency - Redevelopment AgencyMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
February 7, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Costa
Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member
Leece, Council Member Mensinger and Council Member Bever
Council Members Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into closed session at 5:00 p.m. to consider the following items:
1. Conference with Thomas R. Hatch, Chief Executive Officer, and Labor Negotiator, Agency
Negotiator regarding Employee Organizations: Costa Mesa City Employee Association
(CMCEA), Costa Mesa Firefighters Association (CMFA), Costa Mesa Police Officers
Association (CMPOA) and Costa Mesa Police Management Association (CMPMA), Costa
Mesa Fire Fighters Management Association, and Costa Mesa Division Managers
Association pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
2. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Costa Mesa Employees
Association v. City of Costa Mesa, a municipal corporation, et al., Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 30-2011 00475281, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
3. Conference with legal counsel, regarding existing litigation: Newport Mesa Patients'
Association and Tri -County Patients' Association v. City of Costa Mesa; Newport Mesa
Patients' Association v. Colleen O'Donoghue, Real Party in Interest City of Costa Mesa:
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2010 00370142 [consolidated cases] pursuant
to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9.
The City Council ended Closed Session at 6:10 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 6:15 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:15)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:28) — Council Member Wendy Leece
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:01:02)
Rabbi Yossi Berkowitz, Chabad of West Orange County
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ROLL CALL (00:03:35)
Present: Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Leece, Council
Member Mensinger and Council Member Beaver.
Absent: None
Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Hatch, City Attorney Thomas Duarte,
Assistant Chief Executive Officer Rick Francis, Economic and Development Services
Director/Deputy CEO Peter Naghavi, Interim Development Services Director Khanh Nguyen,
Interim Public Services Director Ernesto Munoz, Transportation Services Manager Raja
Sethuraman, Human Resources Manager Lance Nakamoto, and City Clerk Julie Folcik.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT - NONE
ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:03:47)
"Costa Mesa Minute" was played featuring upcoming events and activities in the community.
PRESENTATIONS (00:06:35)
The Mayor recognized the Costa Mesa High School Cheer Team. (00:06:53)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:14:02)
Sue Lester, Costa Mesa, spoke about a radio program on KOCI. (00:16:14)
Joyce Weitzberg, Costa Mesa, commented on medical marijuana. (00:19:35)
Joan Schumann -Levine, Costa Mesa, spoke about medical marijuana. (00:24:12)
Carter Higgs, Santa Ana, spoke about safe access to medical care. (00:27:05)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, commented on commission appointments. (00:28:37)
John Feeney, Costa Mesa, spoke about the City seal. (00:30:30)
Ernie Feeney, Costa Mesa, spoke about the City seal. (00:32:53)
Alicia Hamilton, Rancho Santa Margarita, spoke on medical marijuana. (00:36:38)
James McQueen, Irvine, spoke about Orange County Human Relations. (00:40:00)
Kandice Hawes, Director of the Orange County Chapter of NORML, spoke on medical
marijuana. (00:43:32)
Shirlee McDaniels, Costa Mesa, spoke about the Bark Park. (00:45:42)
Marla James, Costa Mesa, spoke on medical marijuana. (00:46:54)
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Teresa Drain, Costa Mesa, spoke on the College Park Neighborhood Community Meeting.
(00:50:35)
Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, commented on pension for firefighters. (00:52:43)
David Fleischmann, Laguna Beach, spoke on medical marijuana. (00:57:30)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, commented on the proposed charter. (01:00:49)
Carol Williams, Costa Mesa, spoke about a rehabilitation home near her home. (01:05:33)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke about the Fish Fry and the proposed charter. (01:08:18)
Vincette Wilson spoke on medical marijuana. (01:10:27)
Madison Woolworth, Costa Mesa, spoke on medical marijuana. (01:13:54)
Eloise Ott, Costa Mesa, commented on the bicycle trail. (01:15:52)
Sandra Genis, Costa Mesa, spoke about First Amendment rights. (01:19:15)
Greg Thunell, Costa Mesa, spoke on legal expenditures. (01:22:25)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, commented on pensions and the proposed charter. (01:25:35)
Jay Photoglou, Costa Mesa, spoke about the Costa Mesa Police Department. (01:27:52)
Greg Ridge, Costa Mesa, commented on medical marijuana. (01:30:52)
Gene Hutchins, Costa Mesa, spoke about unfunded liability. (01:33:07)
Casey Ashton, Costa Mesa, spoke about medical marijuana. (01:36:58)
James Proctor, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Charter; 19th Street Bridge; vandalism; death threats;
and the federal government. (01:38:18)
Daniel Cassadas, Costa Mesa, spoke on medical marijuana. (01:41:20)
Harold Weitzberg, Costa Mesa, spoke on medical marijuana. (01:43:07)
City Council recessed for a break at 8:00 p.m.
City Council reconvened the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
REPORT -CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (01:45:16)
CEO Hatch spoke about City employee pensions; the Tewinkle Park Task Force; website
information; Police Department hours, and schedule; introduced new Assistant CEO Rick
Francis; spoke on next charter public hearing; and budget projections. (01:45:25)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (01:54:43)
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 11 except
for Items 2, 6, 8, and 11.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Leece/Mayor Monahan
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bever, Council Member Leece, Council Member Mensinger, Mayor
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
Noes: None
Motion carried: 5-0
Written Communications
1. READING FOLDER
(a) Claims received by the City Clerk: Donna Coleman, Enterprise Rent-A-Car,
Vernon Layne, Ana Tucker on behalf of Carlos Melendez, USAA on behalf of
William R. Mimiaga.
(b) Request for Alcohol Beverage Control license: Grape Crusader Inc., 3194 Airport
Loop Drive, Suite A; Fish En Me Japanese Bistro, 2340 Harbor Boulevard.
ACTION: Received and processed
Warrants
3. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2404: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS, AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE
PAID, funding City operating expenses for $1,026,268.49.
ACTION: Approved
4. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2405: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 12-02 AND PAYROLL REGISTER
NO. 12-01A AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE
PAID, funding Payroll No. 12-02 for $2,036,386.51 and Payroll No. 12-01A for
$283.86, and City operating expenses for $1,167,290.92, including payroll
deductions.
ACTION: Approved
5. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2406: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS, AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE
PAID, funding City operating expenses for $860,257.47.
ACTION: Approved
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Administrative Actions
7. RENEWAL OF THE ORACLE/PEOPLESOFT SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH
ORACLE CORPORATION, 1001 SUNSET BOULEVARD, ROCKLIN, EFFECTIVE
MARCH 19, 2012 THROUGH MARCH 18, 2013; AND THE RENEWAL FOR THE E -
PAY MODULES, EFFECTIVE JUNE 3, 2012 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2013, IN THE
ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $190,380.
ACTION: Approved; authorized the City Chief Executive Officer and City Clerk to sign
9. COMPLETION OF AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT, ENERGY
EFFICIENT CHILLER COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT, CITY HALL AND POLICE
FACILITY, CITY PROJECT NO. 11-03, BY LIBERTY CLIMATE CONTROL, INC., 2447
NORTH CHICO AVENUE, SOUTH EL MONTE.
ACTION: Accepted work; authorized City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion; release
retention monies 35 days thereafter; exonerate the Labor and Material Bond seven (7)
months thereafter; and exonerate the Faithful Performance Bond twelve (12) months
thereafter
10. ASSEMBLY BILL 936 RESOLUTIONS REGARDING FORGIVENESS OF LOANS.
a. A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, REGARDING FORGIVENESS OF LOANS TO PUBLIC BODIES
AS REQUIRED BY AB 936.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 12-5.
b. A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COSTA MESA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING FORGIVENESS OF LOANS TO
PUBLIC BODIES AS REQUIRED BY AB 936.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 12-6.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (01:55:29)
Minutes
2. REGULAR ADJOURNED/STUDY SESSION OF JUNE 8, 2010; REGULAR
ADJOURNED/STUDY SESSION OF OCTOBER 11, 2011; AND SPECIAL MEETING
OF OCTOBER 11, 2011. (01:55:31)
Council Member Bever expressed concern over the timeliness and thoroughness of the
minutes. (01:55:31)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Bever/Council Member Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bever, Council Member Leece, Council Member Mensinger,
Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
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Noes: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION: Approved the minutes of the Special Meeting of October 11, 2011; and
continued the minutes of the Regular Adjourned/Study Session of June 8, 2010; and
Regular Adjourned/Study Session of October 11, 2011.
Administrative Actions
6. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HEWLETT PACKARD, 1421
SOUTH MANHATTAN AVENUE, FULLERTON, FOR SOFTWARE SERVICES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $329,442, INCLUDING TAX; AND PURCHASE REQUISITION FOR THE
FIRST YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $119,603, INCLUDING TAX. (01:57:30)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer expressed concern over the cancellation clause. (01:57:31)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bever, Council Member Leece, Council Member Mensinger,
Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
Noes: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION: Continued to the next meeting
8. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MERRILL & ASSOCIATES, 1r305
PIONEER STREET AREA FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE CITY'S AVAVA PHONE
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SYSTEMA IN THE AMOUNT OF $257,740-.
Removed from the Consent Calendar.
Council Member Leece asked why the item was pulled and when will it be placed on the
agenda. (01:58:19)
CEO Hatch explained the delay was related to Information Technology (IT) issues; and
the item is anticipated to appear on the next meeting agenda. (01:58:40)
11. AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
MANAGEMENT PARTNERS FOR INTERIM MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE, AND TO
EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $85,000.
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, expressed concern over the contract amount; and hourly
wage. (02:00:20)
Council Member Leece commented on high -paid consultants and spoke in opposition.
(02:03:16)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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Ayes: Council Member Bever, Council Member Mensinger, Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro
Tem Righeimer
Noes: Council Member Leece
Motion carried: 4-1
ACTION: Approved; authorized City CEO to sign
PUBLIC HEARINGS (02:04:43)
1. PUBLIC HEARING: Continued from the meeting of January 3, 2012, A
RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING INCREASED FEES FOR THE RENTAL OF PARCELS AT THE DEL MAR
AND HAMILTON COMMUNITY GARDENS. (02:04:40)
(a) AMENDED COMMUNITY GARDEN BY-LAWS AND AGREEMENT
Donna Theriault, Management Analyst, presented the report. (02:05:25)
Discussion ensued between regarding the by-laws and resolution; input to the changes;
conditions of the plots; gardener incentives; committees; the key fee; and staff
involvement. (02:08:26)
Terry Koken, Costa Mesa, spoke on gardening land and Port -A -Potties. (02:15:16)
Discussion ensued regarding by-laws; priority to residents; and self-sustaining the
garden. (02:17:18)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Monahan/Council Member Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bever, Council Member Leece, Council Member Mensinger,
Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
Noes: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 12-7, and authorized the Public Services Director to
approve future amendments.
OLD BUSINESS — None
NEW BUSINESS (02:19:45)
1. GENERAL PLAN SCREENING REQUEST GPS -11-04 FOR COMMERCIAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1726 SUPERIOR AVENUE FOR PROPOSED
WALGREENS DEVELOPMENT. (02:19:49)
Mel Lee, Senior Planner, provided the staff report. (02:20:05)
Discussion ensued regarding property landscaping. (02:24:22)
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Corrie Kates, Project Manager, provided a presentation of the proposed development.
(02:25:46)
Discussion ensued regarding deliveries; basement; structure size; and elevation.
(02:32:31)
Amy Ciolek, Applicant, spoke about Walgreens store revenue; employment; store
amenities; LED certification; and site proposal. (02:35:10)
Eleanor Egan, Costa Mesa, commented on floor area ratio. (02:39:08)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke about traffic; the parking lot; landscaping; and the SR -
55 extension. (02:42:01)
Discussion ensued regarding the square footage of the building; traffic; and lot variance.
(02:44:11)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger/Mayor Monahan
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bever, Council Member Leece, Council Member Mensinger,
Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
Noes: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION: Accepted for processing
2. A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
OPPOSING THE 19TH STREET/BANNING AVENUE BRIDGE OVER THE SANTA ANA
RIVER AND REQUESTING THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
TO INITIATE THE PROCESS OF REMOVING THE BRIDGE FROM THE MASTER
PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS. (02:56:26)
Ernesto Munoz, Interim Public Services Director, presented the staff report. (02:57:56)
Discussion ensued regarding traffic projections; the Master Plan; and the OTCA
consensus policy. (03:04:5,8)
Steve Ray, Executive Director of the Banning Ranch Conservancy, spoke against the
19th Street Bridge. (03:12:14)
Jan Goerrissen, Costa Mesa, spoke against the 19th Street Bridge. (03:15:33)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke against the 19th Street Bridge. (03:16:56)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke against the 19th Street Bridge. (03:19:05)
Elizabeth Freeman, Costa Mesa, spoke against the 19th Street Bridge. (03:20:05)
Eleanor Egan, Costa Mesa, spoke against the 19th Street Bridge. (03:20:47)
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Phil Morello, Costa Mesa, spoke on the 19th Street Bridge. (03:23:05)
Sandra Genis, Costa Mesa, spoke against the 19th Street Bridge. (03:27:14)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke against the 19th Street Bridge. (03:29:31)
Greg Ridge, Costa Mesa, spoke against the 19th Street Bridge. (03:31:53)
Deborah Koken, Costa Mesa, Member of the Banning Ranch Conservancy, spoke
against the 19th Street Bridge. (03:34:27)
Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, spoke against the 19th Street Bridge. (03:35:20)
Terry Koken, Costa Mesa, spoke against the 19th Street Bridge. (03:36:36)
Ron Frankiewicz, Costa Mesa, spoke against the 19th Street Bridge. (03:38:22)
Sue Lester, Costa Mesa, spoke against the 19th Street Bridge. (03:41:30)
Council Member Bever spoke on traffic issues, zoning on 19th Street, and property
removal; and stated he will vote to oppose the bridge. (03:41:50)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke on the Resolution Statement; the Council's efforts in
behalf of the City of Costa Mesa; and supporting the resolution. (03:52:02)
Council Member Leece spoke on the 19th Street Bridge; the mitigation procedure; and the
1993 Resolution. (03:56:58)
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 12-8 as revised to include, "...reaffirms Resolution No.
93-83" to the second to last paragraph.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Leece
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Leece
Noes: Council Member Bever, Council Member Mensinger, Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro
Tem Righeimer
Motion failed: 1-4
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 12-8.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bever, Council . Member Leece, Council Member Mensinger,
Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
Noes: None
Motion carried: 5-0
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3. AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN CALPERS AND THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
20475 IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE 2%@60 RETIREMENT FORMULA
(MISCELLANEOUS GROUP). (04:08:14)
(a)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, OF INTENTION TO
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD
PUBLIC 'EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
CITY OF COSTA MESA.
APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO
OF ADMINISTRATION CALIFORNIA
SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL
(b) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION
OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Lance Nakamoto, Human Resources Manager, presented the report. (04:09:14)
Jeanette Chervony, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Costa Mesa City Employee Association
Agreement; hiring new employees; and current employee plan. (04:10:29)
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 12-9
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bever, Council Member Leece, Council Member Mensinger,
Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
Noes: None
Motion carried: 5-0
Discussion ensued regarding pension pertaining to future employees; length of process
time; retirement funding; and contributions. (04:13:27)
MOTION: Introduce ordinance for first reading, read by title only, and waive further
reading; and authorized the City Clerk to execute required CalPERS certifications and
documents (for Miscellaneous Employees)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Monahan/Council Member Bever
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bever, Council Member Leece, Council Member Mensinger,
Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
Noes: None
Motion carried: 5-0
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4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, ,APPROVING VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE CALPERS RETIREMENT
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR FULL-TIME UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE CITY
EMPLOYEES. (04:21:03)
Staff report was presented by Lance Nakamoto, Human Resources Manager. (04:21:19)
Jeanette Chervony, Costa Mesa, spoke on employee pension contributions; and layoff
notices. (04:22:53)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bever, Council Member Leece, Council Member Mensinger,
Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
Noes: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION: Adopted resolution
ACTION: Withdrawn
6. REQUEST FROM COUNCIL MEMBER LEECE REGARDING A POLICY REGULATING
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. (04:29:51)
Discussion ensued regarding the purpose of adding a section to the Municipal Code;
electronic devices; the Brown Act; similar policies in other cities; and the use of iPads and
a paperless agenda. (04:29:58)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on Council disruption and advanced technology.
(04:44:19)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke on preserving integrity. (04:47:44)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke about electronic devices and the Brown Act. (04:50:21)
Discussion ensued regarding Brown Act violation and the Santa Rosa Policy. (04:53:12)
MOTION: To add, "Council Members shall not send, receive, or read electronic
messages of any kind during a Council Meeting," to Section 2-60 of the Municipal Code
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Leece
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Leece
Noes: Council Member Bever, Council Member Mensinger, Mayor Monahan, Mayor Pro
Tem Righeimer
Motion failed: 1-4
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COUNCIL MEMBER' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (04:57:44)
Council Member Bever commented on the proposed Charter. (04:57:47)
Council Member Leece spoke about Lion's Park Fish Fry; banners at Bark Park; City Seal; and
public access to legal fees. (04:58:11)
Council Member Mensinger spoke on public access to legal fees; the Bark Park Board; Council
Closed Sessions; and staff members needing assistance. (05:03:34)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer expressed concern over Charter comments; spoke on community
Charter meetings; and City Council rotation. (05:11:42)
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY - None
ADJOURNMENT — To Special Meeting, February 13, 2012, 7 p.m.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m.
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Stephen M. Mensinger, ayor
Brenda. Green,- Cit _ lerk
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