HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/2012 - City Council - Housing Authority - Successor Agency - Redevelopment AgencyMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL,
COSTA MESA HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
November 20, 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 Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member
Leece, Council Member Mensinger, and Council Member
Monahan
Council Members Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into closed session at 5:03 p.m. to consider the following
item:
1. Conference With legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(8) and
whether or not to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(C) for one potential case.
The City Council reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:05)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:18) — Mayor Eric R. Bever
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION - NONE
ROLL CALL (00:00:45)
Present: Mayor Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Leece, Council
Member Mensinger, and Council Member Monahan
Absent: None
Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Hatch, Deputy City Attorney
Christian Bettenhausen, Assistant Chief Executive Officer Rick Francis, Economic and
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Development Services Director Peter Naghavi, Public Services Director Ernesto Munoz,
and Interim City Clerk Brenda Green.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - NONE
ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:01:05)
"Costa Mesa Minute" was played featuring upcoming events and activities in the
community.
PRESENTATIONS (00:03:08)
Norm Bour of Opis Network presented an award to the Wine Lab for the "Helping 100
Business for 100 Days" program.
Cindy Brenneman presented awards to the recipients of the First Friday Road Show
People's Choice Awards.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:15:18)
Rich Reiser, Costa Mesa, spoke about replacement of trees and broken meter boxes,
and bicycle safety. (00:15:27)
James Bridges, Costa Mesa, commented on recall efforts, congratulated the election
winners, and requested a Study Session regarding the City Charter. (00:17:15)
Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, congratulated the election winners, and thanked the
Costa Mesa Fire Department for assisting her. (00:19:42) 1
Sue Lester, Costa Mesa, thanked the City Council candidates; and spoke about the
Santa Letters program and the Costa Mesa American Legion. (00:21:37)
Joy Williams, Costa Mesa, thanked all of the City volunteers and spoke about Paul Hill.
(00:24:42)
Greg Thunell, Costa Mesa, congratulated the candidates elected to the City Council and
spoke about the elections. (00:26:28)
Nick Berardino, Orange County Employees Association, congratulated the candidates
elected to the City Council; and spoke about layoffs. (00:29:28)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, commented on the order of agenda items. (00:33:14)
Kimberly Mimms, Costa Mesa, congratulated candidates elected to the City Council and
spoke about bullying. (00:35:21)
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COUNCIL MEMBER' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Bever spoke about the success of stopping the 1-405 toll roads and thanked
everyone involved. (00:39:10)
Mayor Pro Jim Righeimer expressed condolences for the families of Orville Amburgey
and Paul Hill; thanked all the candidates who ran in the election; congratulated the
candidates elected to the City Council; spoke about the Charter and on the rescinding of
the layoff notices and outsourcing options. (00:41:37)
Council Member Leece requested to adjourn the meeting in honor of Orville Amburgey
and Paul Hill; spoke about grants, the Neighborhood Improvement Task Force, the
West Nile Virus, Military Banner Program, and the 1-405 toll roads; responded to public
comments; and requested an update regarding Banning Ranch, negotiations with the
Police Department, and the lawsuit with the employee association. (00:50:46)
Council Member Stephen Mensinger thanked Mayor Bever for his efforts regarding the
1-405 Toll Roads; spoke about Orville Amburgey's life; requested to bring back the
parade at the 60th Anniversary Event; spoke about rescinding the layoff notices.
(01:00:38)
REPORT -CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (01:04:02)
CEO Hatch announced the next First Friday Road Show will include a farewell to Mayor
Bever and Peter Naghavi; spoke about a meeting regarding the homeless and drug
issues at Lions Park, Black Friday, and the Economic and Development Services
Director recruitment.
Public Services Director Munoz provided an update on Banning Ranch. (01:07:55)
CONSENT CALENDAR (01:09:18)
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 13
except for Items 2, 6, 9, 12, 13
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Leece/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Leece, Council
Member Mensinger, and Council Member Monahan
Noes: None
The motion carried: 5-0
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1. READING FOLDER
(a) Claims received by the City Clerk: Claims received by the City Clerk: Tom
Balding; Law Offices of Frederick W. Werve on behalf of County of Orange;
Enterprise Rent-A-Car; H. Gavin Long, Esq. on behalf of Michael Griffin; Sean F.
Salamati, Esq. on behalf of Cristina Prada; Diego Sanchez.
(b) Requests for Alcohol Beverage Control licenses: Masahito Mizobe, 562 West
19th Street; Pit Fire Costa Mesa, LLC dba Pit Fire Artisan Pizza, 353 East 17th
Street; Burrissimo, LLC dba Burrissimo, 1534 Adams Avenue, Suite D; Yard
House Triangle Square LLC dba Yard House Restaurant, 1875 Newport
Boulevard, Suite A219; Golden Frontier, Inc. dba Orchid Persian Cuisine, 3033
Bristol Street, Suite D; SR Entertainment Inc. dba Vice Ice Bar, 580 Anton
Boulevard, Suite A101.
ACTION: Received and filed.
3. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2443: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 12-21 AND
SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID,
funding Payroll No. 12-21 for $2,046,388.93, and City operating expenses
for $1,023,804.74, including payroll deductions.
ACTION: Approved.
4. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2444: 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 $671,944.56.
ACTION: Approved.
5. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2445: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 12-22 AND
SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID,
funding Payroll No. 12-22 for $2,018,389.31, and City operating expenses
for $897,384.35, including payroll deductions.
ACTION: Approved.
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7. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2447: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 12-23 AND
SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID,
funding Payroll No. 12-23 for $2,019,731.46, and City operating expenses
for $380,668.97, including payroll deductions.
ACTION: Approved.
8. SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH VULCAN MATERIALS
COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF PLANT MIX ASPHALT FOR A TERM
OF ONE YEAR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.
ACTION:
City Council approved the Sole Source Purchase Agreement with Vulcan
Materials Company for the purchase of Plant Mix Asphalt for a term of one year
in an amount not to exceed $75,000.
10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE
PURCHASING, ACCOUNTING, AND TREASURY DIVISIONS OF THE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO
ORDINANCE NO. 75-60.
ACTION:
City Council adopted a Resolution of the City Council of Costa Mesa, California,
authorizing records destruction for the Purchasing, Accounting, and Treasury
divisions of the Finance Department of the City of Costa Mesa, pursuant to
Ordinance No. 75-60.
11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF . IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM, REGIONAL CAPACITY PROGRAM PROJECT O, AND
REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM, PROJECT P.
ACTION:
City Council adopted a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa,
California, approving the submittal of improvement projects to the Orange County
Transportation- Authority for funding under the Comprehensive Transportation
Program, Regional Capacity Program Project O, and Regional Traffic Signal
Synchronization Project, Project P.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (01:09:51)
2. MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 2010; SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ORANGE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
AUTHORITY OF AUGUST 24, 2010; SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15,
2011; REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 2012; REGULAR MEETING OF
AUGUST 21, 2012; REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2012; AND
SPECIAL JOINT CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2012.
(01:10:00)
Mayor Bever spoke regarding the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2010.
(01:12:07)
MOTION: Approve all minutes except the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 17,
2010.
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Bever/Council Member Leece
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Leece, Council
Member Mensinger, and Council Member Monahan
Noes: None
The motion carried: 5-0
ACTION: Approved all minutes except the Regular Meeting Minutes of August
17, 2010.
6. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2446: 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 $1,348,340.70.
(01:12:45)
Discussion ensued regarding the funding for the video surveillance at Costa
Mesa Country Club.
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Leece/Council Member Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Leece, Council
Member Mensinger, and Council Member Monahan
Noes: None
The motion carried: 5-0
ACTION: Approved.
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9. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DAVID VOLZ DESIGN FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MASTER PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS ON
THE WESTSIDE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $112,182. (01:15:56)
Council Member Leece requested the item be delayed until the Police
Department is fully staffed.
Discussion ensued regarding funding for the project. (01:17:10)
Martin H. Millard, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the item. (01:17:35)
Rich Reiser, Costa Mesa, commented on transportation on 19th Street.
(01:20:00)
Speaker, Costa Mesa, spoke on streetscape, the pedestrian community, and
funding for improvements on the Westside of Costa Mesa. (01:21:05)
Kimberly Mimms, Costa Mesa, referred to comments made by a previous
speaker. (01:24:40)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke in support of the item. (01:25:10)
Council Member Leece expressed opposition of the item at the current time.
(01:26:25)
Mayor Bever spoke on crime in Costa Mesa. (01:28:43)
Council Member Mensinger expressed support of the item. (01:29:23)
Council Member Monahan expressed support of the item. (01:30:30)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Monahan,
Council Member Mensinger
Noes: Council Member Leece
The motion carried 4-1.
ACTION:
City Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement to David Volz Design
for engineering services for master planned improvements on the Westside in an
amount not to exceed $112,182; and authorized the Mayor and Interim City Clerk
to sign and execute the agreement.
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12. AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
MANAGEMENT PARTNERS FOR INTERIM MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $37,000. (01:31:10)
CEO Hatch presented the report. (01:31:35)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Leece, Council
Member Mensinger, and Council Member Monahan
Noes: None
The motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council approved the amendment to the Professional Services Agreement
with Management Partners for interim management assistance in an amount not
to exceed $37,000; and authorized the Mayor and Interim City Clerk to sign and
execute the amendment.
13. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2012-2013 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT
POLICY, AND DESIGNATE THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ACT AS CITY
TREASURER TO INVEST AND REINVEST IDLE MONEYS OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADOPTED 2012-13
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY. (01:34:38)
Discussion ensued regarding the Investment Oversight Committee term
expiration dates and membership options.
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Leece/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Leece, Council
Member Mensinger, and Council Member Monahan
Noes: None
The motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council adopted a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa,
California, adopting the 2012-2013 Statement of Investment Policy, and
designated the Finance Director to act as City Treasurer to invest and reinvest
idle monies of the City of Costa Mesa in accordance with the adopted 2012-2013
Statement of Investment Policy.
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
New Business (01:38:00)
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COSTA MESA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
2012-2013 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY, AND DESIGNATE THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ACT AS AGENCY TREASURER TO INVEST AND
REINVEST IDLE MONEYS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COSTA
MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADOPTED
2012-13 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY. (01:38:07)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Leece, Council
Member Mensinger, and Council Member Monahan
Noes: None
The motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency adopted a
Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency,
Costa Mesa, California, adopting the 2012-2013 Statement of Investment Policy,
and designated the Finance Director to act as Agency Treasurer to invest and
reinvest idle monies of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency in
accordance with the adopted 2012-2013 Statement of Investment Policy.
END OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (01:39:.55)
1. ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CITYWIDE TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE PROGRAM
(01:39:58)
(a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CONTINUING THE CITYWIDE TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE FOR NEW
DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THE RELATED
ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CITYWIDE TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE PROGRAM
AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENTS, approving the recommendations by staff and the Traffic
Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee to continue the current traffic impact fee of
$181 per Average Daily Trip (ADT), continue the incentive program for new
developments by assessing traffic impact fees on an incremental basis for
the first 100 trips, and approve the annual accounting of the Citywide
Traffic Impact Fee Program.
Public Services Director Munoz made the presentation. (01:40:02)
Discussion ensued regarding the review of the General Plan and community
involvement. (01:42:52)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Leece
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Leece, Council
Member Mensinger, and Council Member Monahan
Noes: None
The motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council adopted the Resolution to approve the recommendations by the
Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee and staff as follows:
1. Continue the current traffic impact fee of $181 per Average Daily Trip (ADT);
and
2. Continue the incentive program for new developments by assessing traffic
impact fees on an incremental basis for the first 100 trips; and
3. Approve the annual accounting of the Citywide Traffic Impact Fee Program.
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OLD BUSINESS (01:45:03)
1. From the meeting of October 16, 2012: AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN CALPERS AND THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO INCLUDE
PROVISIONS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 20475
IMPLEMENTING THE 2%@50 RETIREMENT FORMULA FOR FIRE SAFETY
EMPLOYEES, AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS DOCUMENTING
EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS.
Principal Human Resources Analyst Ryan Thomas presented the report.
(01:45:35)
Discussion ensued regarding clarification of the employer contribution. (01:46:45)
(a) 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 TO
IMPLEMENT THE 2%@50 RETIREMENT FORMULA FOR SAFETY FIRE
EMPLOYEES UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTON 20475.
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Mensinger/Council Member Leece
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Leece, Council
Member Mensinger, and Council Member Monahan
Noes: None
The motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council read Ordinance 12-8 by title only; adopted Ordinance No. 12-8
which authorizes the amendment to the California Public Employee's Retirement
System (CaIPERS) contract to implement 2%@50 retirement formula for Safety
Fire employees under Government Code Section 20475.
(b) 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 COSTA MESA
FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION ("CMFA") AND COSTA MESA FIRE
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION ("CMFMA") EMPLOYEES.
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Mensinger/Council Member Leece
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Leece, Council
Member Mensinger, and Council Member Monahan
Noes: None
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The motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council adopted 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 Costa Mesa Firefighters Association ("CMFA")
and Costa Mesa Fire Management Association ("CMFMA") employees.
(c) 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") RELATED TO COSTA MESA
CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION ("CMCEA") AND NON -REPRESENTED
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES.
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Mensinger/Council Member Leece
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Leece, Council
Member Mensinger, and Council Member Monahan
Noes: None
The motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council adopted 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') related to Costa Mesa City Employees Association
("CMCEA") and non -represented confidential employees.
NEW BUSINESS (01:49:30)
1. SR -55 GATEWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MONUMENT SIGN DESIGN
(01:49:42)
Public Services Director Munoz and Transportation Manager Raja Sethuraman
presented the report. (01:49:48)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, expressed support and commented on the color
design. (01:53:02)
Discussion ensued regarding lighting of the monument. (01:54:25)
MOTIONISECOND: Mayor Bever/Council Member Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Leece, Council
Member Mensinger, and Council Member Monahan
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Noes: None
The motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council approved the Monument Sign Design for the SR -55 Downtown
Gateway Project.
2. COSTA MESA 60TH ANNIVERSARY PLANNING COMMITTEE (01:56:10)
Staff report provided by CEO Hatch and Dan Joyce, Community Affairs Manager.
(01:56:20)
Discussion ensued regarding the Brown Act, participating groups, and the
inclusion of the parade. (02:00:20)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, requested to include the Military Affairs Committee.
(02:05:59)
Council Member Leece requested to add the Military Affairs Committee.
(02:07:58)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, suggested adding community organizations.
(02:08:58)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Mensinger
Motion: To proceed with the 60th Anniversary Celebration; the creation of the
60th Anniversary Committee with the addition of a representative from each of the
following groups: South Coast Plaza, The Arts Center, The Lions Club, Kiwanis,
the Libraries, Costa Mesa United, the Military Affairs Team, and the two Band
Boosters.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Leece, Council
Member Mensinger, and Council Member Monahan
Noes: None
The motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council provided direction on the formation of a Costa Mesa 60th
Anniversary Committee; and authorized staff to solicit applications for 5 City
Council appointed representatives to the 60th Anniversary Committee and
community groups.
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REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY (02:13:10)
Deputy City Attorney Bettenhausen commented on the City of Alhambra vs. the County
of Los Angeles Supreme Court Case regarding property tax.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Stephen Mensinger, Mayor
ATTEST:
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