HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/20/2012 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
March 20, 2012
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in a regular session on
March 20, 2012 at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa
Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Mayor Eric R. Bever
Present:
Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer
Council Member Wendy Leece
Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Council Members Absent:
Council Member Gary Monahan
Officials Present:
Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Hatch
City Attorney Thomas Duarte
Interim Development Services Director Khanh
Nguyen
Public Services Director Peter Naghavi
City Clerk Julie Folcik
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Thomas R. Hatch. Chief Executive Officer, and Labor
Negotiator Agency Negotiator regarding Employee Organizations: Costa
Mesa City Employee Association (CMCEAj_CQata 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 legall. 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 anticipated litigation significant
exposure to litigation pursuant. to subdivision U of Government Code
Section 54956.9- (one case) Withdrawn
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Tustin Young Marines (00:00:17)
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION - Dr. Pastor Melinda Blackman, Harbor
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Christian Church (00:01:23)
ROLL CALL (00:02:34)
Council Members
Mayor Eric R. Bever
Present:
Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer
Council Member Wendy Leece
Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Interim Fire Chief Tom Arnold
Council Members
Council Member Gary Monahan
Absent:
Officials Present:
Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Hatch
City Attorney Thomas Duarte
Interim Development Services Director Khanh Nguyen
Deputy CEO/Economic Development Director Peter
Naghavi
Police Chief Tom Gazsi
City Clerk Julie Folcik
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (00:02:50)
No Closed Session report.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:02:58)
The Mayor played a video clip of the "Costa Mesa Minute," featuring the
following upcoming events:
-Fair Housing Foundation free tenant and landlord counseling - Wednesday,
March 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. - Neighborhood Community Center - For more
information, call (800) 446-3247
-Estancia and TeWinkle Schools Foundation annual gala - Saturday, March 24 at
6 p.m. - Mesa Verde Country Club - For more information, visit
www.etsfoundation.org
-Sugar Plum Arts, Crafts, Antiques & Collectibles event - Thursday, March 29
through Saturday March 31 - OC Fair & Event Center - For more information,
visit www.sugarplumerafts.com or call (562) 598-0857
-Costa Mesa Sanitary District free composting workshop - Sunday, April 1 at 11
a.m. - Fairview Park - For more information, call (949) 645-8400
-Egg-Citement 2012 hosted by Torelli Realty - Saturday, April 7 from 9:30 a.m. to
12 p.m. - Tanager Park - For more information, call (714) 540-7355
-2012 Youth Expo - Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15 - OC Fair & Event
Center - For more information, call (714) 708-1500 or e-mail:
2012yeinfo@ocfair.com
PRESENTATIONS (00:05:46)
The Mayor recognized the players and coach of the Estancia High School varsity
football team for their victories and accomplishments this past season.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:11:56)
Christopher Smith, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of banning styrofoam in
restaurants. (00:13:07)
Sara Condon, Costa Mesa, encouraged the ban on styrofoam use in restaurants.
(00:14:11)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, commented on Item No. CC -7 on the agenda, the
court hearing date regarding the missed charter deadline, and shared parking.
(00:15:17)
John Feeney, Costa Mesa, spoke about council meeting decorum and
encouraged enforcement of the rules. (00:21:19)
Jay Litvak, Costa Mesa, complimented staff and others for the memorial in
memory of Huy Pham. (00:23:41)
Tom Pollitt, Costa Mesa, thanked the council for its efforts in transparency and
spoke about firefighters' overtime pay. (00:24:23)
George Greenwalt, Costa Mesa, requested that Consent Calendar Item No. CC -
7 be pulled from the agenda. (00:27:35)
Daryl Ferguson, Santa Ana, expressed concern in the negative impacts of
styrofoam use. (00:29:00)
Katrina Foley, Costa Mesa, requested that Consent Calendar Item No. CC -7 be
pulled for public input, commented on her right to participate in the public
process, and spoke about the charter. (00:31:00)
Stephanie Barger, Newport Beach, spoke about the movement to ban styrofoam.
(00:33:47)
REPORT - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (00:57:42)
No report given.
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:58:11)
MOTION: Approve the recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item
Nos. 1 through 7 except for Item Nos. 2, 5, 6, and 7.
Moved by Mayor Eric R. Bever, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem James
Righeimer.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Wendy Leece, Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Gary Monahan
1. Reading Folder.
(a) Claims received by the City Clerk: Deann Dill on behalf of Enterprise
Rent-A-Car; Kerry Karr on behalf of State Farm Insurance; Purcell Law on
behalf of Elizabeth Wilson; Purcell Law on behalf of George Wilson.
(b) Request for Alcohol Beverage Control license: Greenleaf, 234 East
17th Street, Suite 100; Ramen Jinya, 1450 Baker Street, Suite C.; Ramen
Jinya, 1450 Baker Street, Suite C, Costa Mesa
(c) Letter of Notification: Southern California Edison Company's
Application for Approval of Proposal to Enable Automated Access of
Customer Usage Data to Authorized Third Parties and Approval of Costa
Recovery Mechanism, A. 12-03-004
ACTION: Received and processed.
3. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2411: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CALIFORNIA ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS,. INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER
NO. 12-05 AND PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 12-04A AND SPECIFYING
THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID funding
Payroll No. 12-05 for $2,047,592.89 and Payroll No. 12-04A for $41 51,
and City operating exp enses..for _$405514.82 including payroll
deductions.
ACTION: Adopted resolution.
4. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2412: 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 $537.854.38.
ACTION: Adopted resolution
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (00:59:35)
2. Special Study Session of January 31 20127 Regular meeting of February
21 2012 (00759735)
MOTION: Continue the minutes of the January 31, 2012 Special
Study Session, and approve the February 21, 2012 Regular meeting
minutes.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, seconded by Mayor Eric
! R. Bever.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Wendy Leece, Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Gary Monahan
5. Renewal of the Memorandum of Understand and Ground Lease with
State of California 2476 Shelley Circle, Costa Mesa for the use of open
space_at_the Fairview Developmental Center (FDC) for a term of fya (5)
years—(01:00:56)
(a) Donation from the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)
Region 97, for the improvement of the parking lot at the FDC playing
fields, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
(b) Budget city's share of parking lot improvements at FDC in Fiscal Year
2012-2013.
Council Member Leece asked staff if there are any other
ancitipated improvements that may need funding in the future, and if
those improvements are included in future master plans. (01:00:58)
Transportation Services Manager Raja Sethuraman stated that there are
other items that are part of the FDC Master Plan, but there is no funding
identified and no commitment from the city for the implementation of these
improvements currently. CEO Hatch reiterated that the improvements are
not included in any master plans and stated that they were specifically
addressed as part of the renegotiation of the contract. (01:02:05)
Council Member Mensinger asked how many teams play on the field and
if the city is contributing to the $30,000. Council Member Leece
speculated that only AYSO Region 97 plays there. Mayor Bever
responded that the league, state, and city --if approved by the Council --
would contribute $30,000 each. (01:04:25)
MOTION: Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign;
accept the donation from AYSO Region 97; and approve the
budgeting of the city's share of the parking lot improvements at FDC
in Fiscal Year 2012-2013.
Moved by Council Member Wendy Leece, seconded by Council
Member Stephen Mensinger.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Wendy Leece, Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Gary Monahan
6. 2011 Annual Review of the Costa Mesa 2000 General Plan. (01 706725)
Council Member Leece asked staff to clarify the expectations and
schedule related to the upcoming Request for Proposal for a consultant to
update the General Plan. Senior Planner Minoo Ashabi explained that the
RFP for a consultant is to amend the Comprehensive General Plan, which
is reviewed every 10 years, and the process related to the amendment
would take approximately two years. She clarified that the approval of the
2011 annual review would fulfill a State of California requirement.
(01:06:25)
Council Member Leece referred to a condominium project at 1901
Newport Boulevard, which is being developed to an apartment complex,
and asked about the previous obligation for the developer to provide low
or moderate income housing. Ms. Ashabi stated that the obligation still
stands and that the apartment development is in progress. (01:08:43)
Mayor Bever clarified that the 1901 Newport Boulevard project has not
been approved by the City Council yet. (01:10:46)
John Feeney, Costa Mesa, spoke about the 1901 Newport Boulevard
project and supported the developer placing low income housing in his
project. (01:11:13)
MOTION: Receive and file
Moved by Council Member Wendy Leece, seconded by Council
Member Stephen Mensinger.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Wendy Leece, Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Gary Monahan
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA CALIFORNIA CHANGING THE ORDER OF BUSINESS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS to move._the Council Member's Reports,
Comm__ents and Suggestions to occur after CEO Report. (01:12:45)
Council Member Leece spoke in support of keeping Public Comments at
the beginning of the meeting and opposed the proposed resolution.
(01:12:45)
Mayor Bever noted the importance of Public Comments, but indicated that
residents who formerly attended the Council meetings were no longer
attending due to the negative decorum. He commented on the lack of
decorum, indicating that some members of the public have not shown
respect or value for the opinions of others. Mayor Bever shared that he is
pleased in the decorum during tonight's Public Comments, and stated that
the main reason in proposing the resolution is to resolve problems with
civility and disruptions. He referred to an article that reported the average
meeting is four hours long and the average Public Comments period is 90
minutes, and noted that Public Comments would not take place too late,
and would allow residents to go home and have dinner or spend time with
family before coming to the meeting. (01:17:12)
John Feeney, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of the resolution and
noted that Public Comments is the most important part of the meeting.
(01:20:36)
George Greenwalt, Costa Mesa, opined this is a form of censorship and
referred to 1st Amendment rights. (01:23:15)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, in response to the previous speaker, asked if
moving the Public Comments would affect free speech. City Attorney Tom
Duarte clarified that as long as Public Comments is somewhere on the
agenda, it is not infringing on anyone's free speech rights. (01:25:21)
Ernie Feeney, Costa Mesa, suggested that Public Comments not be
moved, but explicitly state the rules of decorum at the meeting and
continue Public Comments to the end of the meeting if necessary.
(01:26:06)
Terry Koken, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of the the resolution.
(01:30:09)
Sue Lester, Costa Mesa, requested that the Public Comments
section remain, but move Council Member Comments to follow Public
Comments. (01:31:49)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, commented on transparency on the agenda
regarding the title of the item, and asked that Public Comments remain
where it is on the agenda. (01:34:17)
Mayor Bever responded to concerns regarding transparency on the
agenda and clarified that there was no intent by the Council to hide the
recommendation to move Public Comments, citing the incomplete title as
a clerical error; CEO Hatch confirmed that it was a clerical error.
(01:37:36)
Mary Ann O'Connell, Costa Mesa, opposed moving Public Comments on
the agenda. (01:38:31)
Jay Litvak, Costa Mesa, supported keeping Public Comments at the
beginning and moving Council Comments to follow Public Comments, and
agreed there are decorum issues. (01:40:00)
Sandra Gems, Costa Mesa, urged that Public Comments not be moved to
the end, and expressed concern regarding comments made by Council
during Public Comments and not during Council Comments. (01:41:34)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, suggested that Public Comments remain at
the beginning of the meeting, move Council Comments to follow Public
Comments, and move CEO Report to the beginning; and suggested that
speaker cards be filled voluntarily rather than being eliminated. (01:43:51)
Mayor Bever clarified that he is not eliminating speaker cards, but
expediting the process by not calling each speaker individually, and
indicated that his change to the process is reflective of how Public
Comments was conducted in the past. (01:46:56)
Eleanor Egan, Costa Mesa, commented on decorum and opined that
public comments are not to blame for lengthy meetings. (01:47:25)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, (01:50:24)
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 12-21: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
Moved by Mayor Eric R. Bever, seconded by Council Member Wendy
Leece.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 p.m. (Resolution No. 05-55)
No Public Hearings scheduled.
OLD BUSINESS
No Old Business scheduled.
NEW BUSINESS (02:22:51)
Urban Master Plan UMP -12-01 screening request for five -05) -detached
single-family residences. at 1974 Meyer Place (02:22:54)
Senior Planner Minoo Ashabi presented the report and responded to
questions regarding the location of parking, the ability to enforce parking
without a homeowners' association, and the number of spaces allotted
per unit. (02:23:11)
Applicant Brian Coggins provided an overview of the homes and the
intended audience, and addressed concerns regarding parking and the
lack of a homeowners' association.
Martin H. Millard, Costa Mesa, suggested additional parking and a more
modern exterior design.
Robin Lef0er, Costa Mesa, noted parking issues in the Westside and that
families grow.
Eleanor Egan, Costa Mesa, expressed concern in the lack of a
homeowners' association and accountability without an HOA.
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, agreed with previous comments
made indicating parking is an issue.
Council Member Mensinger expressed concerns in parking.
Council Member Leece would like to see an HOA arrangement rather
than a maintenance agreement and urged the developer to work toward
accomodating 20 parking spaces. (02:51:44)
2. Design and location of 19 West Urban Plan Area_ monument sign.
02:53:02
(a) Budget Adjustment No. 12-013 for $15,000.
Transportation Services Manager Raja Sethuraman presented designs
and locations for the monument sign, which will serve as a gateway to the
19 West Urban Plan area. (02:53:21)
Mayor Bever asked what the sign would be constructed out of, if there are
any code requirements that the sign be crash resistant, and what the
■il maintenance requirements are. Mr. Sethuraman indicated that the body
would be concrete and the 19 West part would be metallic, the sign would
be a breakaway structure, and the metallic finish should allow the sign to
last awhile. (02:55:27)
Council Member Mensinger stated he would like to give preference to
Costa Mesa -based firms. CEO Hatch explained that there is not a
process in which these types of projects are automatically granted to
Costa Mesa -based businesses, but staff does try to solicit bids from
businesses within the city. (02:58:00)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer commented on the proposed design,
and shared his desire to place a sign, but was not sure if the
proposed design was necessarily the right sign to place. He
recommended a design contest and receive input from the residents.
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer also shared that he has never called the
Westside "19 West." (02:59:17)
Mayor Bever addressed the Mayor Pro Tem's concern and explained that
"19 West" was the name adopted when the plans were adopted, agreed
that the design is "fairly sterile," was supportive of the idea of opening the
design process to resident designers and holding a contest. (03:00:50)
Council Member Leece asked if Measure M funds or other funding source
that is not from the contigency funds would be used for this project. Mr.
Sethuraman responded that the project does not qualify for Measure M
funding.
Harold Weitzberg, Costa Mesa, volunteered his services in making this a
branding project. (03:03:28)
Mayor Bever clarified that the area was already branded as the 19 West
Arts and Entertainment District. (03:04:15)
Martin H. Millard, Costa Mesa, opposed the proposed designs and
suggested a natural rust to the sign, beach or desertscape plants, and an
overall more artsy look. (03:05:20)
Eleanor Egan, Costa Mesa, supported the sign with a logo. (03:08:26)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, opined the proposed signed is boring, needs
the city's logo, and a directional element; and supported a
contest (03:09:06)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, thanked the Mayor Pro Tem for opening
up the project for wider interpretation. (03:10:52)
Jim Fitzpatrick, Costa Mesa, recognized and celebrated the process, and
thanked officials and staff for bringing this forward. (03:11:13)
Council Member Mensinger suggested a wayfinding program. (03:13:25)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer directed staff to work with Mr. Weitzberg
regarding branding. (03:15:11)
Council Member Leece supported the sign, but not the use of contingency
funds. (03:16:17)
MOTION: Direct staff to move forward the process of branding,
receive community input, and incorporate a wayfinding program.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, seconded by Mayor Eric
R. Bever.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Wendy Leece, Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Gary Monahan
3. Homeless Task Force recommendations. 03:17:551
(a) 2008-2010 Resources Impact in the Lions Park Vicinity Report.
Neighborhood Improvement Manager Muriel Ullman and Homeless Task
Force Chair Jeff Mathews provided a brief presentation of the
recommendations made by the Homeless Task Force. (03:18:21)
Council Member Leece expressed concern in the use of Donald Dungan
branch library facilities and amenities by those other than library patrons,
and asked what plans were being made for the ramp and bar at the
library. Ms. Ullman indicated that there are plans to remove fixtures and
implement a bike rack ordinance. She also further addressed issues
about homeless and storage of items, and noted the intent to revamp the
storage ordinance for better signage in the park and the ability for officers
to cite for storage in the parks. (03:26:23)
Ms. Ullman addressed concerns made by the Council and clarified that
funding is through the Block Grant process, which is already being done.
Anyone with homeless funding can only help Costa Mesa residents, and
strengthened language can be added. The city does not have any
authority over the storage facilities because the city does not provide any
funding. She also indicated that there are no formalized church feedings
_ in the park. (03:40:10)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer expressed concern regarding the definition of
a Costa Mesa resident and creating a magnet for the homeless, as well
as displaced homeless with family members outside of the city. (03:28:52)
Larry Haynes, Mercy Housing, clarified that any service offered is strictly
for Costa Mesa residents, and Ms. Ullman noted that there are programs
that reunite the homeless with their families.
Council Member Mensinger would like to see a failsafe incorporated
and full compliance from the local churches, and suggested bus ticket
books be purchased as an immediate solution to the homeless
population.
Mayor Bever stated he did not see a structure or contractual suggestions
on how the providers would be contained within the program or any
provisions to control the screening process. He expressed concern in the
majority of the focus on Lions Park, noted other parks with homeless,
and expressed concern regarding the migration of the homeless from one
park to another. Mayor Bever indicated that he would like to see the
practical framework of how the proposed plan will work, and stated the
document does not define responsibilities, protocols, and "what ifs." He
noted that faith -based programs are protected under federal law, and
suggested that staff create some form of agreement that outline
responsibilities and requirements and gives the city the ability
to withdraw. (03:35:19)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer supported moving forward with implementing
the policies and recommendations, and requested that an udpale be
presented in six months. (03:39:15)
Ms. Ullman addressed concerns made by the Council and clarified that
funding is through the Block Grant process, which is already being done.
Anyone with homeless funding can only help Costa Mesa residents, and
strengthened language can be added. The city does not have any
authority over the storage facilities because the city does not provide any
funding. She also indicated that there are no formalized church feedings
_ in the park. (03:40:10)
In response to a question from Council Member Bever, City Attorney
Duarte explained that the city is not required to money to an
organization in order to have a contractual agreement to abide by
guidelines. (03:41:48)
Mr. Haynes opined that the request to serve strictly Costa Mesa residents
is reasonable and uncontroversial and that the process is an integrated
approach that allows the task force to address the homeless population
and potentially end chronic homelessness. (03:44:05)
Mayor Bever referred to Goal No. 8, and suggested that the metric system
be implemented before the start of the program. (03:45:01)
Becks Heyhoe, Costa Mesa, reiterated that there are no organized church
group feedings, and shared the criteria for screening. (03:47:38)
Susan Shaw, Costa Mesa, opined that the recommendations provide a
good starting point and should be implemented. (03:50:45)
Art Goddard, Costa Mesa, suggested that conflicts of interest be observed
in the task force and that the goals need an implementation and
checkpoints.
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the recommendations and
shared her homeless experience.
Jeff Kurst, Costa Mesa, commended the Council and urged them to
approve the recommendations.
Tim McCalmont, Costa Mesa, thanked the task force and Council for their
efforts, and spoke in support of the recommendations. (04:02:45)
Ian Stevenson, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the recommendations.
(04:06:39)
David White, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the recommendations.
(04:10:20)
Jean Wagner, Executive Director of Serving People in Need, urged the
approval of the recommendations. (04:11:41)
MOTION: Approve the recommendations as amended to reflect a
revision to Item No. 1, direct staff to bring back anything with a cost
for Council approval, and direct staff to provide an update in six
months.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, seconded by Council
Member Wendy Leece.
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council Member Wendy
Leece, Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: Mayor Eric R. Bever
Absent: Council Member Gary Monahan
4. Military Affairs Team. (04:27:09)
Management Analyst Dan Baker and Jim Fitzpatrick made the
presentation. (04:27:21)
Council Member Leece spoke in support of a military affairs team and
announced the upcoming first meeting. (04:31:18)
Mayor Bever supported the cause and effort, but asked why the military
affairs team needed to be a city organization. He expressed concerns
regarding the use of staff time and budget and would support this as a
private venture with volunteers. (04:35:24)
Council Member Leece stated that there are a lot of assessments and
needs and did not think the team would function without staff, and Mr.
Baker is already participating. (04:35:50)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer asked if the military affairs team could be
operated without staff time. Mr. Baker responded that his participation
would be virtually non-existent in regards to the military affairs team.
(04:42:12)
MOTION: Receive and file
Moved by Council Member Wendy Leece, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem James Righeimer.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Wendy Leece, Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Gary Monahan
5. Proposal by the American Civil War Society to use a portion of Fairview
Park for -a Civil War reenactment and request to waive the special event
permit and park use fees (0444_15)
Public Affairs Manager Dan Joyce presented the report, and responded to
questions from the Council regarding parking and the proximity of the
event to the vernal pools.
Scott Peca, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the event.
Council Member Mensinger noted that the reenactment is a great event
and spoke in support of the recommendation.
MOTION: Approve
Moved by Council Member Stephen Mensinger, seconded by Council
Member Wendy Leece.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Wendy Leece, Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Gary Monahan
6. Fiscal Year 2011-2012 mid -year budget report(045122
(a) Budget Adjustment No. 12-014 for $1,241,225.
Finance and IT Bobby Young presented the report and highlighted the
changes made based on recommendations from the Council. (04:51:32)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, expressed concern in the number and costs of
expedenditures and the amount allocated for unfunded liabilities, and
suggested ideas for raising revenues. (05:17:12)
Mayor Bever supported the motion and indicated there are numbers
identified regarding deferred capital that need to be done, and that this
would not attribute to the loss of existing staff. (05:22:14)
Council Member Leece spoke in opposition of approving the budget
adjustment, indicating the amount allotted for legal fees. (05:21:16)
MOTION: Approve Budget Adjustment No. 12-014 for $1,241,225 and
direct staff to present $5 million in reductions in vacant positions.
Moved by Council Member Stephen Mensinger, seconded by 0.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council Member Wendy
Leece
Absent: Council Member Gary Monahan
MOTION: Receive and file.
Moved by Mayor Eric R. Bever, seconded by Council Member
Stephen Mensinger.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Stephen Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Wendy Leece
Absent: Council Member Gary Monahan
COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (05:29:13)
Mayor Eric R. Bever wished everyone a Happy Spring. (05:29:21)
Council Member Wendy Leece commended the officers who were recognized by
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for their DUI arrests in 2011; announced
an upcoming Vanguard University veterans chapel service; and announced the
upcoming "Relaunch Your Business in 2017' workshop. (05:29:34)
Council Member Stephen Mensinger commented on fiscal spending,
complimented the police department staff for the DUI arrests, spoke about the
recent changes to police scheduling and staffing, suggested that arterials with
senior use be maintained, and commented on crosswalk issues and establishing
a senior volunteer program. (05:31:27)
REPORT - City Attorney
ADJOURNMENT - The Mayor adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 12:10
p.m. Next Regular City Council Meeting: April 3, 2012.
M of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
Interim City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa