HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/2012 - City Council - Successor Agency - Redevelopment AgencyREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF COSTA MESA
February 21, 2012
The City Council Meeting of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in regular session
February 21, 2012 at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor.
THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ACTING AS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
THE COSTA MESA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND COSTA MESA HOUSING
AUTHORITY ACTING AS SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TO THE COSTA MESA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ROLL CALL
Council Members Mayor Gary Monahan
Present: Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer
Council Member Eric R. Bever
Council Member Wendy Leece
Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Hatch
City Attorney Thomas Duarte
Interim Development Services Director Khanh
Nguyen
Interim Public Services Director Ernesto Munoz
Assistant Chief Executive Officer Rick Francis
Finance and IT Director Bobby Young
Public Affairs Manager Dan Joyce
Public Affairs Manager Bill Lobdell
Neighborhood Improvement Manager Muriel Ullman
City Clerk Julie Folcik
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CLOSED SESSION:
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 Citv Attornev and Special Counsel Re: Anticipated
Litigation: (a) Initiation of Litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section
54956.9 of the Government Code: and/or (b) Significant Exposure to
Litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code, both or either of which may involve and affect (i) the
City of Costa Mesa,(ii) the City of Costa Mesa Acting as Successor
Agency to the (former) Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency,
(iii) the Costa Mesa Housing Authority, and (iv) the Costa Mesa Housing
Authority Acting as the Successor Housing Agency of the former Agency
(one case),
4. Conference with Citv Attornev and Special Counsel Re: Anticipated
Litigation: (a) Initiation of Litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section
54956.9 of the Government Code: and/or (b) Significant Exposure to
Litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code, both or either of which may involve and affect (i) the
City of Costa Mesa, and (ii) the City of Costa Mesa Acting as Successor
Agency to the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency (one case).
The Mayor recessed the meeting to Conference Room 1 B at 5:05 p.m. for
the Closed Sessions.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COSTA MESA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE COSTA MESA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
COSTA MESA HOUSING AUTHORITY ACTING AS SUCCESSOR HOUSING
AGENCY TO THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Mayor adjourned the special meeting and convened the Council Meeting at
6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Stephen Mensinger (00:00:07)
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION - Associate Pastor Eric Wayman, Lighthouse
Coastal Community Church (00:00:41)
ROLL CALL (00:02:09)
Council Members Mayor Gary Monahan
Present: Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer
Council Member Eric R. Bever
Council Member Wendy Leece
Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Hatch
City Attorney Thomas Duarte
Interim Development Services Director Khanh
Nguyen
Interim Public Services Director Ernesto Munoz
Assistant Chief Executive Officer Rick Francis
Finance and IT Director Bobby Young
Public Affairs Manager Dan Joyce
Public Affairs Manager Bill Lobdell
Neighborhood Improvement Manager Muriel Ullman
City Clerk Julie Folcik
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
No action was taken on the Closed Sessions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:02:23)
The Mayor played a video clip of the "Costa Mesa Minute," featuring the
following upcoming events:
-Mesa Consolidated Water District free water issues study group - Starting
February 15 through sometime in May - For more information, visit
www.mesawater.org
-Costa Mesa Sanitary District free composting workshop - Saturday, February 25
at 11 a.m. - Fairview Park - For more information, call (949) 645-8400
-Costa Mesa Library Foundation Beginning Writers Workshop - Starting in March
- For more information, contact Barbara Steck at bsteck41 @gmail.com
-29th Annual Newport Mesa Spirit Run - Sunday, March 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Athleta, Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach - For more
information, visit www.nmspiritrun.org or e-mail: info@nmspiritrun.org
6th Annual St. Patrick's Day Festival - Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. - OC Marketplace, Orange County Fair and Events Center, 88 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa
PRESENTATIONS (00:04:53)
The Mayor recognized city employees for 25 and 30 years of service. (00:04:53)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:09:22)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, commented on the proposed charter and the speed
of the process, and expressed concern in the lack of bicycle safety awareness
among riders. (00:10:23)
Perry Valantine, Costa Mesa, opined that a charter would not fix unfunded
liabilities, pension, and salary problems. (00:12:20)
Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of the proposed charter,
expressed concern in the lack of time for public input and discussion, and
suggested an elected charter commission. (00:14:40)
Carol Williams, Costa Mesa, shared concerns regarding a drug rehabilitation
home across the street from her home. (00:16:42)
Jance Hurlbut, Costa Mesa, expressed concern in the existence of a drug
rehabilitation home in her neighborhood. (00:20:53)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, commented on the layoffs and layoff process, and
urged Council to elect a charter commission for the drafting of the proposed
charter. (00:22:54)
Martin H. Millard, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the proposed charter, and
expressed concern in the slow speed in which Council is taking to improve the
Westside. (00:25:54)
Terry Koken, Costa Mesa, sang in support of medical marijuana. (00:28:50)
Barbara Morimiro, Costa Mesa, opposed the placement of the proposed charter
on the June ballot, and urged Council to elect a commission to draft the
charter. (00:31:38)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer commented on the outsourcing notification process
and the memorandums of understanding with the employees; and spoke about
the preliminary injunction, litigation, and proposed charter. (00:35:19)
REPORT - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (00:46:23)
CEO Hatch responded to comments from public speakers and provided the
following updates:
1. Announced the appointment of Ernesto Munoz to the position of Public
Services Director;
2. Announced that a Special Study Session would be held on February 28 at
4:30 p.m. to discuss the Homeless Task Force and the midyear budget review;
3. Provided an updated regarding the newly formed Quality of Life Task Force,
and shared the goals. and strategies to address homelessness, motels, drug and
alcohol rehabilitation homes, parolees and sex offenders, and rental properties;
4. Announced that the most recent version of the charter is online; and
5. Referring to a public speaker's comments, stated that regular updates to
bicycle safety and laws could be included in the recreation guide and a bicycle
map that includes basic laws is currently available.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 1 THROUGH 9 (00:56:04)
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1
through 9, except for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 and 7.
Moved by Mayor Gary Monahan, seconded by Council Member Eric R.
Bever.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Gary Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Wendy Leece, Council Member
Stephen Mensinger
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Reading Folder.
(a) Claims received by the City Clerk: Julie Ralls, Donald Williamson.
(b) Letter of Notification: Southern California Edison Company Rate
Application 12-01-014.
ACTION: Received and processed.
3. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2407: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER
NO. 12-03 AND PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 12-02A AND SPECIFYING
THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID, funding
Payroll No. 12-03 for $2,051,238.68 and Payroll No. 12-02A for $176.52,
and City operating expenses for $940,688.03, including payroll
deductions.
ACTION: Adopted resolution.
4. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2408: 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 $278,391.16.
ACTION: Adopted resolution.
5. Continued from the meeting of February 7, 2012, Professional Services
Agreement with Hewlett Packard, 1421 South Manhattan Avenue,
Fullerton, for hardware and software support services for a one (1) -year
term, in the amount of $135,009.
ACTION: Approved; and authorized the City Chief Executive Officer and
City Clerk to sign.
6. Professional Services Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy,
Inc., 26012 Marguerite Parkway, Suite H-235, Mission Viejo, for blood
withdrawal testing services for a three (3) -year term, in an amount not to
exceed $88,000 per year.
ACTION: Approved; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
8. Completion of Parkway Concrete Repair and New Sidewalk Construction
Project, City Project No. 11-08, by C.J. Concrete Construction Inc.
10142 Shoemaker Avenue, Santa Fe Springs.
ACTION: Work was accepted; City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of
Completion; authorization was given to release of retention monies 35
days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated
seven (7) months thereafter; and the Faithful Performance Bond was
ordered exonerated twelve(12) months thereafter.
9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR
THE PLANNING DIVISION OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO
ORDINANCE NO. 75-60.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 12-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE PLANNING
DIVISION OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 75-60.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (00:56:35)
2. Regular Adjourned/Study Session of June 8, 2010; Regular
Adjourned/Study Session of October 11, 2011; and Special Meeting of
October 11, 2011 (00:56:36)
Council Member Bever requested that specific comments, suggestions,
and concerns made by council members be reflected in the minutes.
(00:56:36)
MOTION: Continue the minutes of the Regular Adjourned/Study
Session of June 8, 2010 and the Regular Adjourned/Study Session of
October 11, 2011; and approve the minutes for the Special Meeting
of October 11, 2011.
Moved by Council Member Eric R. Bever, seconded by Mayor Gary
Monahan.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Gary Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Wendy Leece, Council
Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
7. Completion of 2010-2011 Citywide Street Rehabilitation Project, City
Project No. 11-07. by All American Asphalt, Post Office Box 2229,
Corona. (00:59:06)
Jim Fitzpatrick, Costa Mesa, made a presentation depicting the concrete
and alley conditions around the Eastside. (00:59:15)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, commented on pavement quality and the
Pavement Conditions Index, and commented on the plan to make
improvements from gas tax and Measure M funds. (01:03:00)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, confirmed that decisions regarding the use of
Measure M funds were made by the previous council, and shared that
Measure M signs were mandated by Measure M policy and were not
initiated by the city council. (01:05:35)
MOTION: Accept work; authorize 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.
Moved by Mayor Gary Monahan, seconded by Council Member
Wendy Leece.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Gary Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Wendy Leece, Council
Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor recessed the Regular City Council meeting at 7:15 p.m. and called to
order the following special meeting.
THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ACTING AS SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (01:08:25)
ROLL CALL (01:08:38)
Council Members Present: Mayor Gary Monahan
Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer
Council Member Eric R. Bever
Council Member Wendy Leece
Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Hatch
City Attorney Thomas Duarte
Interim Development Services Director Khanh Nguyen
Interim Public Services Director Ernesto Munoz
Assistant Chief Executive Officer Rick Francis
Finance and IT Director Bobby Young
Neighborhood Improvement Manager Muriel Ullman
City Clerk Julie Folcik
CLERK'S STATEMENT: The Special Meeting Agenda and Notice and Call were
posted at the City Council Chambers, Postal Office, Headquarters Police
Department, the Neighborhood Community Center and Mesa Verde Public
Library on Friday, February 17, 2012. (01:08:59)
1. Successor agency approval of Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule
(ROPS). (01:09:35)
(a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING A
RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS PURSUANT SECTION
34177 OF PART 1.85 OF THE DISSOLUTION ACT.
Finance and IT Director Bobby Young presented the report and, along
with Special Counsel Celeste Brady, responded to questions from the
Council regarding the legal costs and property tax increments. (01:10:10)
In response to a question from CEO Thomas Hatch regarding potential
additional expenses in the Davis Field Lighting project, Finance and IT
Director Bobby Young informed the Council that as of June 28, 2011, the
city does not currently have a contract and additional expenses may not
be incurred. (01:20:26)
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 12-12.
Moved by Mayor Gary Monahan, seconded by Council Member Eric
R. Bever.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem James
Righeimer, Mayor Gary Monahan, Council Member Wendy
Leece, Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor adjourned the Special Meeting of the City of Costa Mesa Acting as
Successor Agency to the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency at 7:29 p.m. and
reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 p.m.
No Public Hearings scheduled.
OLD BUSINESS
No Old Business scheduled.
NEW BUSINESS
No New Business scheduled.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (01:23:28)
Council Member Wendy Leece commented on the Quality of Life Task Force;
referred to a letter about the the proposed city charter regarding language
consistency, land development, and long-term lease of city -owned property;
and spoke in opposition of the proposed charter. (01:23:31)
Council Member Stephen Mensinger announced resident Joe Panarisi's surgery
and recovery; thanked residents for commenting on the proposed charter;
commented on the "Costa Mesa way", past employee negotiations, the book "A
Broken Window" by James Wilson and George Kelling, the Quality of Life Task
Force, alley improvements, and his recent ride -along experiences with the police
department; requested that staff meet with Al Morelli regarding comments he
made in a recent article; and asked for an update regarding the Fish
Fry. (01:28:24)
Public Affairs Manager Dan Joyce provided an update about the Fish Fry,
including concepts for the 65th anniversary, plans for increased -community and
financial support, and an overall bigger and better event: -Mr.- Joyce, shared that
discussions with the Lions Club -
have addressed such possibilities such as bringing back-thk parade, moving the
event to Fairview Park, and ensuring that carnival rides remain_ a- part of the
event. (1:41:00)
Mayor Pro Tem Jim Righeimer congratulated police Captain Allen Huggins on his
promotion, and commented on the proposed charter and change for the
community. (01:52:45)
Council Member Eric Bever expressed support in the establishment of the
Quality of Life Task Force, and requested that one of the first priorities of the task
force is to identify why the city currently bears a majority of the rehabilitation
homes in Orange County; referred to comments made by public speakers about
alley improvements and noted that the current council is focused on
infrastructure; and spoke about the charter suggestions made by the public,
indicating that many of the suggestions are already addressed in the city's
municipal code. (02:00:05)
REPORT - City Attorney
ADJOURNMENT - The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. to February 28,
2012 at 4:30 p.m. for a Special Study Session. Next Regular City Council Meeting:
March 6, 2012.
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