HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/03/2012 - 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
April 03, 2012
The City Council Meeting of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in regular session
April 03, 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
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Thomas R. Hatch, Chief Executive Officer, and Labor
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: Julie Folcik, vs.
Orange County Registrar of Voters and Neal Kelley, Registrar of Voters,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2012 00553905 pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Eric R. Bever (00:00:04)
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION - Pastor Nathaniel J. Furness, Costa Mesa
Seventh-Day Adventist Church (00:00:37)
ROLL CALL (00:01:24)
Council Members Mayor Eric R. Bever
Present: Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer
Council Member Wendy Leece
Council Member Stephen Mensinger
Council Member Gary Monahan
Council Members Absent: None
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Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Hatch
City Attorney Thomas Duarte
Interim Development Services Director Khanh
Nguyen
Public Services Director Peter Naghavi
Finance and IT Director Bobby Young
Police Chief Tom Gazsi
Assistant Chief Executive Officer Rick Francis
Public Affairs Manager Dan Joyce
Public Affairs Manager Bill Lobdell
Human Resources Manager Lance Nakamoto
Management Analyst Hilda Veturis
Acting Deputy City Clerk Christine Cordon
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (00:01:38)
ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:01:43)
The Mayor played a video. clip of the "Costa Mesa Minute," featuring the
following upcoming events:
-Egg-Citement 2012 presented by Torelli Realty - April 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 12
p.m. at Tanager Park - For more information, visit www.torellirealty.com or call
(714) 540-7355
-2012 Youth Expo - April 13-15 at OC Fair & Event Center - For more
information, call (714) 708-1553 or (714) 708-1500, or e-mail
2012yeinfo@ocfair.com
-Battle of Costa Mesa Civil War reenactment presented by American Civil War
Society - April 14-15 at Fairview Park
-America's Family Pet Expo - April 20-22 at OC Fair & Event Center - For more
information, visit www.petexpooc.com or call (626) 447-2222
-Artist Showcase XV - April 21 from '6 to 9 p.m. at Whittier Law School
-Spring Neighbors for Neighbors Community Clean-up - April 21 from 8 a.m. to
noon - To donate or volunteer, call (714) 754-4870
-5th annual Costa Mesa Community Run - April 27-28 - For more information,
visit www.costamesacommunityrun.com
PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:05:00)
Eloise Ott, Costa Mesa, recommended making English the official language and
spoke about the upcoming Day of Prayer. (00:05:34)
Reggie Mundekis, Orange, expressed concern regarding attorney participation in
a personnel investigation. (00:08:01)
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Perry Valantine, Costa Mesa, commented on remarks made at the previous
council meeting about unions. (00:09:52)
In response to comments made by the public speaker, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer spoke about campaign spending and funding by unions. (00:12:24)
Discussion ensued among the council members regarding the acceptance and
use of funds from employee organizations for campaign purposes. (00:17:25)
McKenna Foley, Costa Mesa, urged the ban on styrofoam use. (00:20:31)
Seville Gentry, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the ban on styrofoam. (00:21:33)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke about council comments, commented on
influences on public servants, and recommended an ex parte communications
ordinance. (00:23:10)
In response to comments made by the public speaker, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer disclosed details of his recent trip to China with the Costa Mesa
Conference and Visitor Bureau and clarified that he used his own campaign
funds rather than city funds as allowed by Fair Political Practices Commission
(FPPC) regulations. (00:26:12)
Jeff Cullen, Costa Mesa, spoke about the importance of unions and commented
on the blame placed on unions. (00:27:27)
Carol Williams, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns regarding the drug and alcohol
rehabilitation home in her neighborhood. (00:29:31)
Harold Weitzberg, Costa Mesa, encouraged discussion of the facts related to the
charter. (00:33:41)
Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, indicated volunteers are needed for the Costa
Mesa Community Run, and announced her support of Costa Mesans for
Responsible Government. (00:36:04)
Jay Photoglou, Costa Mesa, spoke about his recent public records request and
requested an investigation in his encounter with the police chief. (00:37:11)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, commented on campaign contributions made by
organizations to council members. (00:40:03)
Greg Thunell, Costa Mesa, spoke about firefighters, the charter, and leadership.
(00:44:36)
Eleanor Egan, Costa Mesa, shared concerns regarding the city clerk
investigation, and commented on fire department staffing levels. (00:48:02)
Terry Koken, Costa Mesa, proposed that March 27 be proclaimed as "Costa
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Mesa Jones Day." (00:50:09)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, commented on influences on public officials and
the right to make comments. (00:53:01)
COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (00:55:20)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer commented on the charter due date; asked CEO
Hatch to contact the City of Newport Beach to encourage the city not to pursue a
lawsuit regarding the 19th Street Bridge; spoke about employee contracts; and
expressed opposition in losing the city's fire department, commented on
minimum manning requirements, and about Orange County Fire Authority's
(OCFA) contributions to campaigns. (00:55:23)
Mayor Bever expressed encouragement in the willingness of the public
to decrease rhetoric in comments; noted that the fire department expressed
supported of the OCFA proposal, which decreased the number of personnel
below current minimum manning requirements; and requested that staff explore
the option of an unconsolidated election. (01:03:57)
Council Member Leece spoke in opposition of an election in June; wished
everyone a Happy Easter; read a statement of opposition to the approval of legal
services proposed at the March 27, 2012 special meeting; commented on the
response time to the fire on San Clemente Drive; spoke about employee
contracts and negotiations; announced the upcoming Tip -A -Cop fundraiser;
indicated Save Our Youth center is in need of contributions and MIKA
Community Development needs volunteers; spoke about the Newport Beach
Citizens Aviation Committee and asked staff to transmit a letter to the City of
Ontario to support its bid to dissociate from Los Angeles Airport (LAX);
announced that vector experts from the Orange County Vector Control are
available to make presentations to homeowners' associations; complimented
staff on the latest recreation guide; and presented details about the
upcoming "Re -Launch Your Business in 2012" workshop. (01:06:01)
Council Member Mensinger responded to concerns regarding blame placed on
employees; spoke about employee contracts; clarified that the council is trying to
address the process, not the employees; commented on response times in terms
of minutes and what is considered "safe"; expressed concern in the decrease in
spending on infrastructure improvements but increase in public safety; and
commented on Costa Mesans for Responsible Government. (01:18:17)
Council Member Gary Monahan indicated that safety response times lack
meaning without adequate understanding and information, and announced that
the fire chief is exploring ideas for reorganization. (01:32:23)
REPORT - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
CEO Hatch responded to comments from public speakers and provided the
following updates:
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1. The city is currently accepting applications for the Historical Preservation,
Cultural Arts, and Investment Oversight committees;
2. Referred to the recreation guide and noted that the cover is a rendering of
past Fish Fry events, announced the upcoming Fish Fry will take place June 2-3,
and shared advertisement and schedule contents;
3. Announced a reception will be held on April 10 at 4 p.m. in the City Hall lobby
to recognize the winners of the "Celebrate Costa Mesa" photo contest;
4. Announced that Council will receive updates about the Orange County River
Park (OCRP) at the study session on April 10 at 4:30 p.m., and a special meeting
of the City of Costa Mesa Acting as the Successor Agency to the Costa Mesa
Redevelopment Agency will be held immediately following;
5. Shared that the first Oversight Board meeting will be held on April 19 at 2
p.m.;
6. In response to Council direction, indicated that a performance auditor from the
County of Orange made a recent presentation to management, and a report will
be presented at the April 17th meeting; and
7. Reported that the business license tax review is currently being conducted
and a presentation is anticipated for the June 5th meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR (01:40:03)
MOTION: Approve the recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item
Nos. 1 through 6 except for Item Nos. 1 and 3.
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, 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, Council
Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
2. Special meetina of January 10. 2012: Special Studv Session of Janua
31, 2012, Special meeting of March 13, 2012, and Study Session of
March 13, 2012.
ACTION: Approved.
4. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2414: 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 $1,185,090.84.
ACTION: Adopted resolution.
5. Professional Services Agreement with Civil Works Engineers, 3151
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Airway Avenue, Suite T-1, Costa Mesa, for the design of Bristol Street
and Baker Street intersection improvements, in the amount of $144,850.
(a) Budget Adjustment No. 12-015 for $144,850.
ACTION: Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign;
approved Budget Adjustment No. 12-015.
6. Professional Services Agreement with VA Consulting, 6400 Oak Canyon,
Suite 150, Irvine, for the design of Harbor Boulevard and Victoria Street
intersection improvements, in the amount of $70,434.
(a) Budget Adjustment No. 12-016 for $70,434.
ACTION: Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign;
approved Budget Adjustment No. 12-016.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (01:40:46)
Reading Folder. (01:40:46)
(a) Claims received by the City Clerk: James Cole; Richard D. Hoffman,
Esq. on behalf of the Estate of Ms. Haeyoon Miller and Mr. Sunyl Chung;
Andrew Morgan; Jerry N. Gans on behalf of Robert Allan Taft.
Council Member Leece referred to the claim from Richard D. Hoffman,
Esq. on behalf of the Estate of Haeyoon Miller and Sunyl Chung and
requested that the city attorney respond to the claim. City Attorney Duarte
stated that a response was sent denying the claim, and advised that
further discussion about the claim may be held but in closed
session. (01:40:46)
MOTION: Receive and process.
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, 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,
Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
3. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2413: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER
NO. 12-06 AND PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 12-05A AND SPECIFYING
THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID, funding
Payroll No. 12-06 for $2,055,573.62 and Payroll No. 12-05A for $0.00,
and City operating expenses for $728,784.82, including payroll
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deductions. (01:42:08)
Council Member Leece commented on the payment to Jones Day, and
asked if there is money in the insurance fund to pay for the service. CEO
Hatch indicated that the funding is adequate through approximately
January, but there would be a need for an additional allocation as part of
the mid -year budget review. Finance and IT Director Bobby Young further
clarified that the bill is paid under the self-insurance fund, and part of the
budget adjustment to be considered tonight will increase the self-
insurance fund. (01:42:08)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, indicated that total payments to Jones
Day from January to present day exceeds $500,000. (01:45:41)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, expressed concern in the amount being spent
for services from Jones Day, and asked if the value of service is worth the
expense. (01:46:36)
Jay Photoglou, Costa Mesa, expressed concern in the need to increase
funds for legal spending. (01:48:42)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer commented on the cost of lawyers and
referred to the city's current litigation. (01:49:30)
MOTION: Approve
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, 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,
Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor recessed the regular City Council meeting at 7:59 p.m.
The Mayor reconvened to the meeting of the City of Costa Mesa Housing
Authority at 8:10 p.m.
MEETING OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HOUSING AUTHORITY (01:52:46)
ROLL CALL (01:53:00)
Authority Members Present:
Chair James Righeimer
Vice -Chair Stephen Mensinger
Board Member Eric R. Bever
Board Member Wendy Leece
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Board Member Gary Monahan
Authority Members Absent: None
Officials Present:
Executive Director Thomas R. Hatch
City Attorney Thomas Duarte
Interim Development Services Director Khanh Nguyen
Transportation Services Manager Raja Sethuraman
Assistant Chief Executive Officer Rick Francis
Finance and IT Director Bobby Young
Police Chief Tom Gazsi
Public Affairs Manager Dan Joyce
Public Affairs Manager Bill Lobdell
Human Resources Manager Lance Nakamoto
Management Analyst Hilda Veturis
Acting Deputy City Clerk Christine Cordon
CLERK'S STATEMENT: The Housing Authority Meeting Agenda was posted at
the City Council Chambers, Adams Postal Office, Headquarters Police
Department, the Neighborhood Community Center and Mesa Verde Public
Library on Thursday, March 29, 2012. (01:53:20)
MINUTES (01:53:36)
1. Special Joint Meeting of the Costa Mesa City Council and Housing
Authority of January 17, 2012.
MOTION: Approve.
Moved by Chair James Righeimer, seconded by Vice Chair
Stephen Mensinger.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Chair James Righeimer, Vice Chair Stephen Mensinger,
Board Member Eric R. Bever, Board Member Wendy Leece, Board
Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None
Absent: None
BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS (01:54:09)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (01:53:56)
NEW BUSINESS (01:54:19)
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE COSTA MESA HOUSING AUTHORITY,
ADOPTING AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY.
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Management Analyst Hilda Veturis and Celeste Brady, special
counsel from Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, presented the
report, noting proposed changes to the compensation amount,
staff designation, and meeting schedule. (01:54:29)
Board Member Bever suggested that the compensation be
reduced to zero. (01:58:14)
Board Member Leece asked if the amendments to the bylaws
would affect the retainment of Ms. Brady as special counsel. Ms.
Brady clarified that the city attorney is the general counsel, but the
authority board has the ability to retain special counsel. (01:59:01)
Perry Valantine, Costa Mesa, expressed appreciation for the
reduction of the stipend. (02:00:39)
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. CMHA 2012-04: A
RESOLUTION OF THE COSTA MESA HOUSING AUTHORITY,
ADOPTING AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY, and as amended to reflect a
compensation amount of zero.
Moved by Chair James Righeimer, seconded by Vice Chair
Stephen Mensinger.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Chair James Righeimer, Vice Chair Stephen Mensinger,
Board Member Eric R. Bever, Board Member Wendy Leece, Board
Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None
Absent: None
REPORTS (02:01:31)
Ms. Brady reminded the board members that tonight's regular City
Council meeting is to be adjourned to April 10 for a special meeting of the
City Council of the City of Costa Mesa Acting as the Successor Agency to
the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency immediately following the regular
adjourned study session. (02:01:34)
The Chair adjourned the meeting of the City of Costa Mesa Housing Authority at
8:19 p.m. to May 8, 2012. (02:02:18)
The Mayor reconvened the regular City Council meeting. (02:02:32)
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 p.m. (Resolution No. 05-55) (02:02:36)
OLD BUSINESS (02:02:39)
1. From the meeting of March 20, 2012, Fiscal Year 2011-2012 mid -year
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budget report. (02:02:50)
(a) Budget Adjustment No. 12-014 for $1,241,225.
Finance and IT Director Bobby Young presented the report, explained
each of the 14 items listed in the summary of revenue options, and
responded to questions from the council: (02:03:09)
1. General Obligation Bonds Issuance (02:05:28): In response to a
question from Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Mr. Young affirmed that an
option for council to raise capital for improvement expenditures is to
present a General Obligation Bond to a vote of the people, which would
increase property taxes. Council Member Leece referred to the
previously approved Measure A bond.
2. Sales Tax Rate Increase (02:08:08): In response to questions from
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Mr. Young indicated that a sales tax increase
would apply to all sales,, and that an increase would create a
disadvantage for sales compared to other cities that do not have an
increase.
3. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Increase (02:10:13): Council Member
Leece asked about the percentage charged, and Mr. Young responded
that the total charge by each hotel is 11 percent; the city receives eight
percent in revenue, and the Costa Mesa Conference and Visitor Bureau
receives three' percent from participating hotels. In response to a
question from Council Member Mensinger, Mr. Young indicated that
Costa Mesa's total TOX percentage is average, but the city's revenue
portion is slightly below average.
4. Business License Tax Increase (02:14:40): Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
asked about the range of increases; Mr. Young indicated an estimated $2
to $3 million dollar increase, and based on tax increases in the higher
gross income tiers only. Council Member Leece requested feedback be
solicited from the local business community. Mayor Bever asked about
the $2 million increase in relation to the number of businesses with gross
receipts of over $5 million; Mr. Young stated that there are many high -
grossing businesses in the city, but a study will be conducted to provide a
more accurate analysis of the returns at a later date. In response to
Council Member Mensinger, Mr. Young stated that the city does not
currently have a staff member assigned to perform audits.
5. Solid Waste Hauler Franchise Fee - Non -Residential (02:25:54):
Council Member Leece asked how the city's rate compares to other cities,
and Mr. Young stated that the rate is average.
6. Solid Waste Hauler Franchise Fee - Residential (02:27:15)
7. Green Fees at Golf Course (02:27:10): Council Member Leece asked
the fees had been raised recently; Mr. Young indicated that rates
increased $1 to $2 two years, ago. Council Member Mensinger requested
staff to look into resident and non-resident rates.
8. Emergency Medical Services - Resident Paramedic Fee (02:49:44)
9. Fire Prevention - Apartment Inspection Fee (02:31:27)
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10. Fire Prevention - Business Inspection Fee (02:32:00)
11. Fire Prevention - Annual Permit Fee (02:32:22) - Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer asked if the fire prevention annual permit fee would be
separate from the business license fee, and Mr. Young indicated that it
would, noting other cities have separate business license and annual
permit fees.
12. Animal License Fee (02:35:10) - Council Member Mensinger
suggested a performance audit.
13. Citywide User Fees (02:36:46)
14. Utility Users Tax (02:38:40)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer referred to the list of current vacant positions
and suggested that sworn police personnel, fire personnel, and code
enforcement officers be removed from the list; and requested staff to look
at the budget for capital improvement projects. (02:40:32)
Council Member Leece asked staff to present a plan regarding the
reduction of services and subsequent impacts, suggested a list of
priorities for infrastructure improvements and study sessions, requested
storm drain and street/alley reviews be scientifically conducted, and
noted that the $35 million in reserve funds spent had been paid back.
(02:44:48)
Mayor Bever shared that evaluations were already conducted on storm
drains and streets, and that money spent from the reserve fund has not
been paid back yet. (02:48:15)
Council Member Mensinger spoke in opposition of the tax increases, and
indicated the importance of changing the way money is spent. (02:48:48)
Perry Valantine, Costa Mesa, suggested that additional studies be
completed before voting on the revenue options, and made a
comparison between the five-year forecast of initiatives and the seven-
year capital improvement program. (02:51:40)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, asked if any of the revenue options could
only be accomplished exclusively or substantially easier in either a charter
or general law city. (02:55:16)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of sales tax increases
and EMS fees, stated that a utility tax fee was not favored when
previously discussed, and commented on the capital improvement project
budget. (02:56:07)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, echoed public comments made regarding the
five-year forecast and seven-year capital improvement plan, commented
on the business license tax increase, and spoke in opposition of an EMS
fee. (02:59:51)
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Council Member Leece asked how much of the $30 million dollars taken
from the reserve fund is left to be restored; Mr. Young
responded approximately $25 million dollars. (03:03:09)
Mayor Bever commented on the cash balance, indicating it had reached
as low as $5 million, which was approximately three to four weeks
worth of operating cash. (03:08:01)
Council Member Mensinger inquired about the existence of a policy for
the use of the fund balance or emergency reserves; Mr. Young stated that
there is a policy for the emergency reserve of fund balance. (03:09:10)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer expressed concern regarding the rate of
spending over a period of time for infrastructure improvements,
commented on the amount spent on road improvements this year and the
potential savings realized from not paying prevailing wage, and spoke in
opposition of increasing sales tax. (03:14:33)
Council Member Monahan referred to the list of vacant positions and
noted that service levels would not be impacted since the positions are
already vacant. (03:21:12)
In response to Council Member Leece's inquiry regarding the amount of
the budget adjustment, Mr., Young explained that the majority of the
budget adjustment is for an increase in the self-insurance fund for legal
expenses, and the remainder reflects an increase in project revenue.
(03:21:55)
Council Member Leece spoke in opposition of the budget adjustment,
indicating that she did not support the legal fees. (03:25:35)
Council Member Mensinger requested that staff send a mailing and
survey to residents regarding the alleys, and Mayor Bever suggested that
residents be asked if they are willing to enter into an assessment district.
(03:26:21)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer indicated that he would vote in support of the
budget adjustment even though overtime should not be spent for fire
personnel. (03:27:26)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer indicated that he would vote in support of the
budget adjustment, but does not want to pay overtime for fire personnel.
(03:27:26)
MOTION: Receive and file
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, seconded by Council
Member Stephen Mensinger.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Wendy Leece, Council Member Stephen Mensinger,
Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION: Approve Budget Adjustment No. 12-014 for $1,241,225.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, seconded by Council
Member Gary Monahan.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem James Righeimer, Council
Member Stephen Mensinger, Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: Council Member Wendy Leece
Absent: None.
NEW BUSINESS (03:31:06)
Letter of Agreement for the Costa Mesa Division Managers' Association
(CMDMA), amending Resolution No. 10-73 to approve an additional 1.949
percent CalPERS contribution. (03:31:11)
(a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, FOR PAYING AND REPORTING THE VALUE OF
EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTION (EPMC) RELATING TO
NON SAFETY EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES.
Human Resources Manager Lance Nakamoto provided a brief report.
(03:31:41)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, thanked staff for clarifying the actual percent
of the monies paid. (03:32:28) -
Council Member Mensinger thanked staff—for -''moving - in the right
direction." (03:33:35) --
MOTION: Approve
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,
Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 12-22: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FOR
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PAYING AND REPORTING THE VALUE OF EMPLOYER PAID
MEMBER CONTRIBUTION (EPMC) RELATING TO NON SAFETY
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES.
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,
Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
REPORT - City Attorney
ADJOURNMENT - The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:52 p.m. to the Special
Meeting of the City of Costa Mesa City Council Acting as Successor Agency to
the Redevelopment Agency to be held on April 10, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. or
immediately following the Regular Adjourned Meeting/Study Session.
ATTEST:
Acting Deputy City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST: --
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Acting Deputy City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
on behalf of Successor Agency
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
on behalf of Succesor Agency
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