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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL, AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
CALL TO ORDER -
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Costa
Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mayor Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, Council Member
Monahan, Council Member Genis, and Council Member Leece
(excused at 8:30 p.m.)
Council Members Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - None
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into closed session at 4:30 p.m. to consider the following items:
1. Conference with Thomas R. Hatch, Chief Executive Officer, and Labor Negotiator, Agency
Negotiator regarding Employee Organizations: Costa Mesa City Employees Association
(CMCEA), Costa Mesa Division Managers Association, and Costa Mesa Fire Fighters
Management Association pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6.
2. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Costa Mesa City Employees
Association v. City of Costa Mesa, a municipal corporation, et al., Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 30-2011 00475281, pursuant to California Government Code Section
54956.9(a).
3. Conference with legal counsel — potential litigation: Significant exposure to litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) for one potential case.
The City Council reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:02)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:21) — Council Member Monahan
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:00:45)
Lynell Brooks, Vanguard/Newport Mesa Church
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ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, Council Member Leece (excused at
8:30 p.m), Council Member Genis and Council Member Monahan.
Absent: None
Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Hatch, City Attorney Thomas Duarte,
Assistant Chief Executive Officer Rick Francis, Economic and Development Services Director
Gary Armstrong, Public Services Director Ernesto Munoz, and City Clerk Brenda Green.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (00:01:42)
COIN: Ex Parte Communications pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2-238 (b) -None
Richard Kreisler, Chief Negotiator, spoke on the pending proposals regarding the funding of the
Costa Mesa City Employee Association (CMCEA) benefits; the October 28th meeting with the
CMCEA and the written proposal dated Oct. 28, 2013; and the advised increases in rates from
CALPERS. (00:01:46)
ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:06:42)
"Costa Mesa Minute" was played featuring upcoming events and activities in the community.
PRESENTATIONS (00:09:21)
• Parks and Recreation Commission Goals Update by Byron De Arakal, chairman, Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Mr. De Arakal spoke regarding the update of the City's Master Plan; Fairview Park Master Plan;
Talbert Regional Park; streetscape and median development standards; Athletic Field Use and
Allocation Policy; review of City Lease Agreements; Costa Mesa Bark Park Foundation; use of
NMUSD school sites; naming the Fairview Park Bridge; land acquisition for park and athletic
field development; community based non-profit support; and park groups. (00:09:52)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:31:55)
Janelle Godges, Westminster, Southern California Edison, spoke on the current infrastructure
work and street lights. (00:33:14)
Thomas Tran, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding apartment issues; curbs; overflow of apartment
parking problems; and Costa Mesa Fair Housing Authority. (00:35:44)
Jay Humphreys, Costa Mesa, thanked Edison for their improvements; and spoke on the
increased coyote sightings. (00:38:35)
Anna Reagan, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding litter and increased graffiti. (00:39:58)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding the removal of debris on 18th Street; 1-405 toll lane
meeting; and showed photos from the trunk or treat event. (00:41:51)
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Robert Graham, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding undergrounding of utilities and showed pictures
of communication lines across Baker Street. (00:44:31)
Sue Lester, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Veterans Day Ceremony at the OC Fairgrounds; 1-405
toll lane on-line petition; and the four percent raise for the Police. (00:47:46)
Greg Thunell, Costa Mesa, spoke on public servants. (00:50:10)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on the 2012 election results and speaker cards. (00:53:20)
Cindy Black, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding the decomposed granite pathway at Fairview Park;
and commented on Council Member practices. (00:56:35)
COUNCIL MEMBER' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (00:58:35)
Council Member Monahan — No comments. (00:58:51)
Mayor Righeimer spoke regarding the four percent raise for Police; community assets; drainage
issues; Westside project; 1-405 toll lane issue, and Caltrans. (00:58:54)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger — No comments. (01:08:40)
Council Member Genis spoke regarding Veterans Day Observances; a Coastal Commission
meeting at Newport Beach City Hall on November 13th regarding the Poseidon desalination
facility pipeline; public comment cards and public comment time period; 150th year Anniversary
of Lincoln's Gettysburg address, and honoring veterans. (01:08:44)
Council Member Leece spoke on the public comment time period; the Study Session on
November 12th; 60th Anniversary Public Records; Police Service Dog Tornado; attendance at
new retirement facility grand opening; Jones Day legal bills; and Red Hill Street rehabilitation.
(01:16:44)
City Attorney Duarte indicated that the 60th anniversary records cannot be disclosed due to an
ongoing personnel investigation. (01:19:47)
REPORT -CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (01:23:24)
CEO Thomas Hatch spoke on a letter from the Newport Unified School District; Target shopping
hours; Study Sessions on communications training and CIP budget; undergrounding of utilities;
and urban coyote's. (01:23:26)
CONSENT CALENDAR (01:27:08)
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 14 except
for Items 4, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 14.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
The motion carried unanimously:
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1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: MOTION TO APPROVE THE READING BY TITLE ONLY OF
ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. SAID ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
THAT APPEAR ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA SHALL BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND
FURTHER READING WAIVED
ACTION: City Council waived reading in full of Ordinances and Resolutions and approval
and adoption of same by reading title only.
2. READING FOLDER
a. Claims received by the City Clerk: Shirley Gates; Sacha Dhillon; John Fithian; Rita
Castenada; and Donna Contino.
ACTION: Received and filed
3. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2495: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 13-20 "A" AND 13-21 AND
SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID, funding
Payroll No. 13-20 "A" for $1,549.76, Payroll No. 13-21 for $2,008,951.69 and City
operating expenses for $1,118,800.92.
ACTION: Approved Warrant Resolution No. 2495, to be read by title only and further
reading waived.
5. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2497: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 13-21 "A" AND 13-22 AND
SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID, funding
Payroll No. 13-21 "A" for $111.96, Payroll No. 13-22 for $2,005,788.24 and City
operating expenses for $1,538,700.29.
ACTION: Approved Warrant Resolution No. 2497, to be read by title only and further
reading waived.
6. RELEASE OF BONDS IN CONNECTION WITH ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. PS11-
00170 FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 2007-231 LOCATED AT
3128 RED HILL AVENUE, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
ACTION:
1. City Council released the Faithful Performance Bond (Certificate No. 786227S) in the
amount of $26,326; and
2. Released the Labor and Material Bond (Certificate No. 786227S) in the amount of
$13,163 for street improvements; and
3. Released the Monumentation Bond (Certificate No. 786228S) in the amount of $500
for setting corner monuments to BKM 3128 Red Hill Associates, LLC (Developer),
3090 Pullman Street, Costa Mesa, California 92626.
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7. FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 17457 LOCATED AT 1856 PLACENTIA AVENUE,
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
ACTION: City Council approved the Final Map for Tract No. 17457 and authorized
signing of the Map by the City Clerk and the City Engineer.
9. STREET AND HIGHWAY DEDICATION AT 2803 ROYAL PALM DRIVE — ADAMS
AVENUE
ACTION: City Council adopted Resolution No. 13-xx, to be read by title only, and waived
further reading, dedicating a portion of City property at 2803 Royal Palm Drive, (next to
Fire Station No. 1), for street and highway purposes.
13. AMENDMENT TO REFUND POLICY
ACTION: City Council approved the amended Refund Policy increasing the dollar
amount threshold for administrative approval of refunds to $15,000.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (01:28:11)
1. 2013 EDITION OF THE MODEL CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTION CODES (01:28:17)
Khanh Nguyen, Building Official, spoke on the latest addition of the California
construction code effective January 2014 to include the building code, residential code,
green building standard, fire code, plumbing code, mechanical code, electrical code,
housing, dangerous building and grading. (01:29:33)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Genis/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
The motion carried unanimously:
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted Resolution No. 13-xx, to be read by title only, and waived further
reading, setting forth findings with respect to local climatic and geographic conditions
within the City of Costa Mesa to allow certain modifications and changes to the
California Building Code, California Residential Code, and California Fire Code as
amended by the State of California; and
2. Introduced Ordinance No. 13-xx, for first reading, to be read by title only, and waived
further reading and set for second reading at the City Council's November 19, 2013
meeting. (This procedure is in accordance with California Government Code Title 5,
Division 1, Part 1, as published by the Building Standards Bulletin 13-03.)
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2. RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO COMMENCE ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS
REGARDING THE SANTA ANA/COLLEEN COUNTY ISLAND IN EASTSIDE COSTA
MESA (01:31:42)
Mr. Aaron Hollister, Associate Planner, provided a power point presentation on the Santa
Ana/Colleen Island annexation process. (01:32:09)
Discussion ensued regarding zoning of an R-1 land parcel, and finishing the zoning
process. (01:35:39)
Liz Parker, Costa Mesa, requested that the process be put on hold for 6 months; spoke
on the area near the airport and its impacts; whether the empty parcels are R1 or R2;
single family developments; and a meeting with the owner of the vacant lot, including City
Council, and LAFCO. (01:37:47)
Jonathan Fletcher, Costa Mesa, spoke on representation regarding airport issues;
expressed concern regarding the vacant lot; rumors of placing 40 units on the back
property; and requested to put process on hold for 6 months. (01:42:32)
Doreen Buggeln, Costa Mesa, spoke on her backyard bordering the vacant lot and
requested for a delay on this item. (01:45:07)
Rick White, Costa Mesa, spoke on R-1 zoning on the lot; fighting expansion of the airport;
and requested for the decision to be postponed for 6 months. (01:47:09)
Mayor Righeimer stated that this Council has never changed the zoning of property;
spoke on going through the correct process; and requested staff to explain the time
frame. (01:50:03)
CEO Hatch spoke regarding the state law pushing the issue forward; LAFCO time frame
and the process regarding the 19 steps to be taken over 7 months; and stated that Gary
Armstrong, Economic and Development Services Director, is participating in the airport
meetings. (01:51:41)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger requested Mr. Armstrong speak about the 40 units. (01:55:07)
Mr. Armstrong stated he has not heard of a proposal that large, the developer has
mentioned 18 units; however nothing has been submitted. (01:55:22)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger requested CEO Hatch address the airport issue. (01:56:16)
CEO Hatch stated that Newport Beach is the leader on the airport issues and Costa
Mesa participates as an active partner; and that LAFCO determined the island is part of
Costa Mesa's sphere of influence years ago; the process is dictated by LAFCO as state
law governs how they operate; and this location is only 14 acres so by state law there are
limited rights to protest. (01:56:37)
Discussion ensued regarding LAFCO and the City's right to meet with the residents on
the airport issue; R-1 zoning; size of the vacant lot; and schedule of LAFCO meetings.
(01:58:45)
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Council Member Genis spoke regarding the airport issue and density concerns; the
review period during the holidays; encouraged review of the general plan; and indicated
that she wants to proceed but the schedule is ambitious. (02:04:17)
Mayor Righeimer clarified there will be no meetings December 6tH through January 13tH
(02:10:26)
MOTION: Council Member Monahan motioned to delay the process for one month to
allow a meeting with the residents, LAFCO, and the developer during that time.
(02:10:48)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Leece
Discussion ensued regarding the schedule. (02:11:42)
AMENDED MOTION: Amended motion by Council Member Monahan to vote on the
issue but to not submit the application letter for 30 days. (02:14:14)
AMENDED MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Leece
The amended motion passed unanimously:
ACTION: City Council adopted Resolution No. 13-xx, to be read by title only, and waived
further reading, that requests the Local Agency Formation Commission of Orange County
("OC LAFCO") to initiate proceedings for the annexation of the unincorporated County of
Orange ("County') island known as the Santa Ana/Colleen Island ("Island") to the City of
Costa Mesa ("City') and to submit the application letter in 30 days.
3. ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 13, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 2, OF THE COSTA MESA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "SINGLE HOUSEKEEPING
UNIT" (02:15:47)
Mel Lee, Senior Planner, spoke regarding the definition of a single housekeeping unit; the
previous single housekeeping unit definition versus the new definition; and Planning
Commission recommendations. (02:16:26)
Discussion ensued regarding code definitions; renting rooms to students; using this tool
in regards to neighborhood disputes; and clarification of code enforcement. (02:24:10)
Renee Spigarelli, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding a group home on Abbey, and the
problems with transients and needles; limiting the number of people living in a group
home; and property devaluation. (02:31:23)
Kristin Berkenfield, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding residential neighborhoods; and the
importance of children safety. (02:34:49)
Scott Morlan, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of both the noise abatement ordinance and
the single housekeeping unit ordinance. (02:36:42)
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Ms. Gherli stated that the California Constitution allows people to live in a wide variety of
arrangements; clarified the definition of a single housekeeping unit; and the California
Fire Code law requiring 70 square feet per person. (02:38:29)
Ms. Gherli indicated that if there are 6 people in a home that is licensed by the state they
are treated like a family, so they are by definition a single housekeeping unit. (02:41:25)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, Council Member Genis, and Council
Member Monahan
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Leece
Motion carried: 4-0-1:
City Council introduced Ordinance No. 13-xx, for first reading, to be read by title only and
waived further reading, amending the following section of Title 13 of the Costa Mesa
Municipal Code: -
• Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 13-6, Definitions, as it pertains to the definition of
"single housekeeping unit".
Mayor Righeimer called for recess. (02:45:54)
City Council meeting back in session. (02:57:53)
4. CODE AMENDMENT CO -12-07: CONSIDERATION OF TWO PROPOSED
ORDINANCES REGARDING HOOKAH PARLORS (02:57:53)
Mr. Aaron Hollister, Associate Planner spoke on the two proposed ordinances in regards
to the Hookah Parlors; and gave a power point presentation; provided information on
Hookah Parlors in Costa Mesa; State Law related to Hookah Parlors, ordinances due
primarily to public health concerns, land use compatibility, increased service calls, and
on-going code violations. (02:58:05)
Discussion ensued regarding numerous violation call, citations, and hours of operation.
Mayor Righeimer clarified that a moratorium was requested to allow staff more time to
research the issue; and a 4/5 vote would be required to do so. (03:02:24)
Terry Koken, Costa Mesa, spoke on smoking addiction; and is opposed to hookah
lounges. (03:05:22)
Amanda Knitter, CA American Lung Association, spoke on second hand smoke harmful
effects; and is opposed to hookah lounges. (03:06:16)
Anna Reagan, Costa Mesa, supports a moratorium and is opposed to hookah lounges.
(03:08:47)
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Seyed Mehdi Hassani, Hookah Lounge owner, spoke regarding hookah lounges being a
place to socialize, hours of operation and banning cigar bars.(03:10:53)
Council Member Monahan motioned to adopt the urgency ordinance. (03:15:37)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
Ms. Gherli stated an amendment to the Ordinance, Section 1, "Establishment" should
read as follows:
"Establishment" shall mean, as of the effective date of this moratorium, the opening or
commencement of any such business; the conversion of an existing business to a
hookah parlor; the relocation of any such business; or the expansion (physical or
otherwise) of any such business.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, Council Member Genis, and Council
Member Monahan
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Leece
Motion carried: 4-0-1:
ACTION: City Council adopted Ordinance No. 13-xx, an Urgency Ordinance, read by title
only and waived further reading regarding Hookah Parlors with the amendment to the
wording under "Establishment".
OLD BUSINESS — None
NEW BUSINESS (03:20:06)
1. URBAN MASTER PLAN SCREENING REQUEST (UMP -13-06) FOR A 14 -UNIT
LIVEIWORK DEVELOPMENT LOCATED -AT 2075 PLACENTIA AVENUE (03:20:27)
Mr. Antonio Gardea, Senior Planner, spoke
Placentia Avenue; and provided a slide
(03:21:23)
Ex -Parte Communications:
regarding the zoning of the property on
presentation on the proposed site plan.
Council Member Genis stated she had spoken to Mr. Lamm. (03:26:00)
Mayor Righeimer stated he had spoken with Mr. Lamm and Mr. Coggins. (03:26:05)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger stated he had spoken to Mr. Coggins. (03:26:11)
Mr. Brian Coggins explained the project; provided photos of the current auto dismantling
business site; spoke on lot consolidation; working with surrounding property owners; and
looking at projects that need redevelopment. (03:26:50)
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Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, expressed concern about rezoning by deviations; setbacks;
traffic generation; and changing the rules. (03:31:45)
Robert Graham, Costa Mesa, stated that there is an opportunity with these projects to
help the community for future years; and strong HOA's as a solution to many problems.
(03:33:55)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on permeable paving for water runoff; and expressed
concern on the parking. (03:36:25)
Council Member Genis spoke on complying with NPDES standards. (03:38:43)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger stated support with the overall plan; and spoke on addressing
the HOA issue. (03:39:20)
Council Member Genis spoke on parking spaces at the rear of the project. (03:40:50)
ACTION: City Council provided feedback on the proposed 14 -unit three-story live/work
project within the Mesa West Bluffs Urban Plan Area.
2. AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER IX OF TITLE 2 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO APPEAL, REHEARING, AND REVIEW PROCEDURES
(03:42:02)
Mayor Righeimer spoke on the appeal process, reconsideration process, and rehearing
process. (03:42:16)
Council Member Genis stated there are a number of communities that have a rehearing
process; spoke regarding new relevant information; and the existing rehearing procedure.
(03:45:00)
Harold Weitzberg, Costa Mesa, supports the existing rehearing process. (03:49:47)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, supports the existing rehearing process. (03:51:26)
Terry Koken, Costa Mesa, sang a song. (03:53:19)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, supports the existing rehearing process. (03:54:56)
Anna Vrska, Costa Mesa, supports the existing rehearing process. (03:58:05)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, supports the existing rehearing process. (03:58:47)
Council Member Monahan stated he will support this item; spoke on the lack of
understanding on the rehearing process; and clarified that the reconsideration process
will remain. (04:00:55)
Council Member Genis stated that she will not be supporting this item; spoke on the
rehearing process and resident rights. (04:03:43)
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MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Righeimer/Council Member Monahan
Mayor Righeimer explained the process. (04:06:15)
City Attorney Duarte recommended the second reading be at the December 3rd meeting
and Mayor Righeimer concurred. (04:11:53)
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Council Member Monahan
Noes: Council Member Genis
Absent: Council Member Leece
Motion carried: 3-1-1:
ACTION: City Council introduced Ordinance No. 13-xx, for first reading, to be read by
title only and waived further reading, and scheduled the second reading for the
December 3, 2013 meeting.
3. INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED EXCESSIVE USE OF RESOURCES ORDINANCE
(04:12:29)
Rick Francis, Assistant Chief Executive Officer, spoke regarding the draft Ordinance;
spoke on administering a fine for cost recovery after a particular threshold of calls, this is
explained this is only for certain nuisance calls; and spoke on motel owners solving their
own problems. (04:12:42)
Ms. Gherli spoke on cost recovery regarding police calls, and administrative costs.
(04:17:09)
Discussion ensued regarding police calls and nuisance offenses in the ordinance;
keeping track of the calls for each offense; notification letters; the nuisance process; and
policy decisions the Council can make. (04:18:32)
Council Member Genis requested information regarding a social host ordinance; spoke
on the noise ordinance; nuisance ordinance; draft ordinance specifically applying to
motels; and applying the ordinance to all visitor accommodations. (04:24:58)
Mayor Righeimer spoke regarding the chasm between motel and hotel calls; and motels
hiring their own security. (04:29:23)
Ms. Gherli spoke regarding the police department setting up a tracking system.
(04:32:19)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger spoke regarding the ratio of calls, and reducing that number.
(04:34:15)
Discussion ensued regarding the way to score the calls in regards to a tiered approach;
and the costs of more serious calls. (04:35:35)
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Council Member Genis stated she would support a tiered approach; spoke regarding a
specific fine or big incident provision; transient occupancy tax; and definition of a
calendar year. (04:38:43)
Council Member Monahan stated that motel/lodge/motor inn should all be together; and
the definition of a motel needs to be defined. (04:41:29)
Ken Nyquist, Costa Mesa, spoke on the math formula and the Transient Occupancy Tax.
(04:42:48)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on motel size; calendar year; and application to all
businesses. (04:44:49)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on a rolling year month-to-month basis; setting a
number for the same kind of charges; and property owners who allow disruptive behavior.
(04:47:25)
Mike Lin, Costa Mesa, spoke on calls from managers and guests; statistics and higher
calls for service; and encouraged people to call police if they witness illegal activity.
(04:50:05)
Carl Ahlf, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the ordinance; and rules and guidelines being
posted in the lobby. (04:53:51)
Mayor Righeimer stated the citizens are subsidizing the businesses by providing security;
and spoke on nuisance activities and criminal issues. (04:58:22)
Council Member Monahan stated that the minimum number of calls should be three.
(05:00:22)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger spoke on calls being generated offsite; responsible property
owners; and tenants being screened. (05:00:46)
Mr. Francis spoke regarding increased accountability; motel inspections; and owner's
being responsible for their property, not the City. (05:02:38)
Council Member Genis requested flexibility for small establishments. (05:03:50)
Discussion ensued regarding the number of calls based on number of rooms in the
establishment, language for the smaller units; and the math formula pertaining to
threshold. (05:07:15)
ACTION: City Council and public provided Staff input on a proposed ordinance to recover
costs from motels that generate higher than usual calls for service for criminal activity,
thereby using excessive city resources.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (05:10:25)
4. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2496: 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 $2,386,501.74. (05:10:34)
Inquiry by Council Member Genis regarding a payment (on Page 13 of Warrant
Resolution 2496) to Kabbara engineering. (05:10:52)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Genis/ Council Member Monahan
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, Council Member Genis, and Council
Member Monahan
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Leece
Motion carried: 4-0-1:
ACTION: Approved Warrant Resolution No. 2496, to be read by title only and further
reading waived.
8. FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 17606 LOCATED AT 678 WEST 19TH STREET COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA (05:13:39)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding language being added to the document
that states this does not set a precedent. (05:13:51)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Righeimer/Council Member Monahan
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, Council Member Genis, and Council
Member Monahan
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Leece
Motion carried: 4-0-1:
ACTION:
1. City Council waived the Drainage Fee requirements for Tract No. 17606; and
2. Approved the Final Map for Tract No. 17606 and authorized signing of the Map by the
City Clerk and the City Engineer; and
3. Approved adding language that states that approval of this document does not set a
precedent for drainage fees.
10. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION GOALS UPDATE (05:16:04)
Council Member Genis spoke on the skateboard park; a needs assessment for Fairview
Park master plan; naming the bridge; and Parks and Recreation commissioner
responsibilities. (05:16:14)
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Council Member Mensinger stated he would like the Parks Commission to review the
existing agreements and focus specifically on Costa Mesa community involvement.
(05:22:26)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on open space; assessing current parks; and
underutilized fields. (05:23:36)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on a reforestation program for old trees; and a
program to address parkway trees. (05:26:14)
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, Council Member Genis, and Council
Member Monahan
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Leece
Motion carried: 4-0-1:
ACTION: City Council received and filed.
11. HARBOR BOULEVARD AND ADAMS AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS,
CITY PROJECT NO. 13-09 (05:30:05)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding access to Harbor Blvd. at Elm or
Ponderosa; and signage stating not to block the intersection. (05:30:23)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, Council Member Genis, and Council
Member Monahan
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Leece
Motion carried: 4-0-1:
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted plans, specifications, and working details for the Harbor
Boulevard and Adams Avenue Intersection Improvements, City Project No. 13-09;
and
2. Awarded a construction contract to All American Asphalt, in the amount of
$2,737,737; and
3. Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Public Works Agreement.
12. RETIREMENT OF POLICE SERVICE DOG TORNADO AND THE SALE OF POLICE
SERVICE DOG TORNADO TO OFFICER CHARLES OLIVER (05:32:18)
Council Member Genis read a statement commending police service dog Tornado.
(05:32:35)
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MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Genis/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, Council Member Genis, and Council
Member Monahan
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Leece
Motion carried: 4-0-1:
ACTION:
City Council approved the retirement of Police Service Dog Tornado and commended
him for six and a half years of outstanding service to the community; and
2. Approved the sale of Police Service Dog Tornado to Officer Charles Oliver as per the
purchase agreement and authorized the Chief of Police to enter into such agreement.
1`4 MOBILE DATA GOMPi IT(MDG) REPLACEMENT — Item removed from the Agenda
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY — None
ADJOURNMENT — To Regular Study Session, November 12, 2013, 4:30 p.m.
The Mayor adjourned%g at 11:53 p.m.
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