HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/07/2014 - City Council - Successor Agency - Redevelopment Agency - City Council Special Meeting - Joint Meetings - Housing AuthorityMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AND
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH THE COSTA MESA HOUSING AUTHORITY
January 7, 2014
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 Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, Council
Member Leece, Council Member Genis and Council Member
Monahan
Council Members Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. to consider the following
items:
1. Conference with Thomas R. Hatch, Chief Executive Officer, and Labor Negotiator,
Agency Negotiator regarding Employee Organization: Costa Mesa City Employee
Association (CMCEA), pursuant to California 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 California Government
Code Section 54956.9(a).
3. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: City of Costa Mesa v.
D'Alessio Investments, LLC, a Nevada Corporation; et al.: Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 30-2011-00468876, pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54956.9(a).
The City Council reconvened at 6:05 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:10)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:39) — Council Member Genis
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:01:00) - NONE
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ROLL CALL (00:01:11)
Present: Mayor Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, Council Member Leece,
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 (00:01:25) - NONE
COIN: Ex Parte Communications pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2-238 (b) -
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:01:30)
"Costa Mesa Minute" was played featuring upcoming events and activities in the
community.
PRESENTATIONS (00:03:14)
Sandra Dunkin, Orange County Grand Jury, announced openings for the Orange
County Grand Jury; and explained the selection process to become a member.
(00:03:37)
Dr. Kathy Simon Abels, Simon Family Foundation, President/Executive Director,
provided a video presentation on the Simon Scholar Program. (00:05:00)
Frank Albers, President, Costa Mesa High School Foundation, provided an update on
the Foundation's mission and a summary of completed projects. (00:11:40)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:16:00)
Christine Nolf, Costa Mesa, expressed support for the permanent Supportive Housing
Project. (00:16:44)
Tamar Goldman, Costa Mesa, spoke on public input at General Plan Study Sessions.
(00:17:27)
Martin H. Millard, Costa Mesa, spoke on the repair of the trail at Fairview Park.
(00:19:00)
Larry Haynes, Costa Mesa, Executive Director of Mercy House, spoke on the
Supportive Housing Project. (00:21:00)
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Cindy Brennaman, Costa Mesa, apologized; and spoke on an article on the Illumination
Foundation. (00:23:23)
Brenda Springer, Costa Mesa, expressed support for the Supportive Housing project;
and indicated opposition for the Supportive Housing Project at Civic Center Park.
(00:24:35)
Sue Lester, Costa Mesa, commended Cindy Brenneman for apologizing; commended
the PD on the 60th anniversary event; commended the Fire Department on Santa
letters; thanked city staff for rearranging the tree trimming schedule during the holiday's;
spoke on police staffing at Council meetings; and the Costa Mesa United Golf
Tournament. (00:26:55)
Mayor Righeimer spoke on the Police Department staffing levels. (00:30:25)
Anna McCarthy, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to a permanent Supportive Housing
Project at Civic Center Park. (00:30:50)
Beth Rafakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on civility at Council meetings; requested an update
on the status of the audio/visual upgrades; spoke on a Veteran's hall; and the
Supportive Housing Project. (00:34:34)
Mark Guitierrez, Costa Mesa, spoke on his aspirations to be a public servant; shared on
being homeless; and supports the Supportive Housing proposal. (00:37:45)
COUNCIL MEMBER' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (00:40:04)
Council Member Genis spoke on cancelling the first meeting in January instead of the
second meeting in December due to the holiday's; reported her attendance at the So
Cal Summit on Recovery Economy in December; and spoke regarding civility at the
meetings. (00:40:20)
Council Member Leece spoke on the Supportive Housing Project at Civic Center Park;
volunteer opportunities to help the homeless; thanked staff and volunteers for Snoopy
House; thanked families who hosted Marines; spoke on the Open House at the Police
Department; asked for clarification on Vanguard's soccer fields; spoke on the upcoming
General Plan: Visioning Statements meeting; spoke on South Coast Plaza taxable sales
reporting; and announced the Costa Mesa business assistance guide for new
businesses; and wished everyone a Happy New Year. (00:42:55)
Council Member Monahan — None (00:49:12)
Mayor Righeimer spoke on the Supportive Housing Project; best practices on helping
the homeless; civility at meetings; supporting the Marines and hosting families for
Christmas. (00:49:15)
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Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger spoke on the Supportive Housing Project; the opportunities
of the Simon Scholar Program; the Costa Mesa walking group; and the Costa Mesa
Golf Tournament. (00:58:23)
REPORT — CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (01:01:38)
CEO Hatch spoke on the Snoopy House event; Costa Mesa School District Summer
Arts Program; staffing and recruitment at City Hall; using additional resources to
augment vacancies; Costa Mesa High School Cheer Program; congratulated AVM
Professional Volleyball players April Ross and Jake Gibb; spoke on the soccer field
impacts at Vanguard University; spoke on the upcoming General Plan meetings; and
the Senior Center organizational review findings.
CONSENT CALENDAR (01:11:05)
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 17
except for Items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, and 14.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger/Council Member Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member Monahan,
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
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: Akil Carter; and Hooshang Pakfar.
ACTION: Received and filed.
11. REFUND OF CASH DEPOSIT IN CONNECTION WITH ENCROACHMENT
PERMIT NO. PS12-00154 FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT 2059 HARBOR
BLVD, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
ACTION: City Council approved the refund of cash deposit in connection with
Encroachment Permit No. PS12-00154 in the amount of $26,937, to West Coast
Self Storage Group LLC, 4012 148th St SE Mill Creek, WA 98012.
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12. STREETSCAPE AND MEDIAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ACTION: City Council authorized staff to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to
secure consultant services to assist in revising the Streetscape and Median
Development Standards.
15. PURCHASE OF MICROSOFT OFFICE PROFESSIONAL 2013 LICENSES
THROUGH THE MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT
ACTION: City Council approved the purchase of Microsoft Office Professional
Plus licenses through the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) Program for 448
desktop computers from CompuCom Systems in the amount of $181,690.88.
This amount will be payable in two equal payments of $90,845.44, with the first
payment due in January 2014 (FY 13-14) and the second payment due in July
2014 (FY 14-15).
16. MINUTES: Regular Meeting of November 5, 2013; Special Study Session of
November 12, 2013; Regular Study Session of November 12, 2013; and Regular
Meeting/Special Joint Meeting with the Costa Mesa Housing Authority of
November 19, 2013.
ACTION: Approved.
17. PROPOSED TRANSFER OF GENERAL PARTNER OF 72 -UNIT
COSTA MESA FAMILY VILLAGE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT -
REQUEST TO CMHA, AS GROUND LESSOR, FROM SHAPELL, AS
GENERAL PARTNER OF GROUND LESSEE, FOR CONSENT TO TRANSFER
GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST IN LESSEE UNDER THREE GROUND
LEASES AND RELATED INSTRUMENTS TO WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY
OF SHAPELL
ACTION: City Council authorized CMHA Executive Director to sign the Consent
Letter substantially in the form attached and return it to Shapell.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 7:00 p.m. (Resolution No. 05-5.5)
1. PA -89-36 A2/PA-87-133 Al (ZA-13-22) AMENDMENT TO PLANNED SIGN
PROGRAMS FOR METRO POINTE OFFICE AND RETAIL CENTER 901
SOUTH COAST DRIVE & 950 SOUTH COAST DRIVE (01:12:30)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger recused himself and left the Council Chambers.
Staff report provided by Antonio Gardea, Senior Planner. (01:13:00)
Council Member Genis spoke on current visibility of area by neighboring
residences; concern on number of signage and placement of signs; reducing
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sign size and impacts on neighboring residences; indicated concern with
precedent set with LED lighting; and demonstrated pictures of the site.
(01:14:30)
Speaker, General Manager, Metro Pointe, spoke on competing shopping centers;
keeping sales tax in Costa Mesa; signage opportunities for small businesses;
and sign designs. (01:23:00)
Peter Nagavi, Representative on behalf of Applicant, spoke on the history of
Development of Metro Pointe; mitigating traffic impacts; building a successful
development; building a new freeway off ramp; the need to revisit LED signage;
LED signage being a helpful tool for businesses; indicated that there is no
significant impact to neighboring residences; and spoke on the SOCO signage.
(01:26:00)
Discussion ensued regarding the signage height at the top of the Edward Cinema
sign. (01:36:20)
Milton Solomon, spoke on the visibility of the signs; impacts to neighborhoods;
and the size of the sign. (01:37:00)
Discussion ensued on the height of the sign; impacts to residents; advertisement
capability; and notices sent to property owners. (01:38:00)
Sheila Pffaflin, Costa Mesa, concerned with the signage being approved by a
variance. (01:48:50)
Mark Harris, Costa Mesa, indicated that he spoke to Mr. Solomon regarding the
proposed signage; spoke on the different levels of LED lighting; and impacts to
his neighborhood. (01:49:47)
Tom Pollitt, Costa Mesa, indicated that he is not opposed to the signage; and
would like the development to be more competitive.(01:54:20)
Cynthia Blackwell, Costa Mesa, spoke on traffic impacts on South Coast Drive;
and expressed support on advertising signs. (01:57:25)
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, spoke on civility; light pollution on the North side of
Costa Mesa; spoke in opposition to LED signage; and indicated that the focus
should be on residents concerns. (01:59:20)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on LED signs; visibility of signs; and asked to
require developer to come back with better pictures that demonstrate visibility
and impacts to residents. (02:02:27)
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.Greg Ridge, Costa Mesa, expressed opposition to the recommended signage;
and spoke on the vote from the Planning Commission. (02:05:04)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, opposed to the signage; spoke on neighborhood
impacts due to light spillage and light signage. (02:07:05)
Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, inquired on the neighborhood impacts; and
expressed concern on safety due to many signs at SOCO. (02:10:00)
Discussion ensued on impacts to neighbors, the need to look at sign policies for
future LED lighting. (02:13:10)
MOTION: To Uphold the Planning Commission's decision
Motion died for lack of a second.
Discussion ensued on reader boards and LED billboards; larger signs on the
north side of building; and advertising Costa Mesa events. (02:15:50)
Mayor Righeimer indicated that he would like changes to what the Planning
Commission approved; expressed concern on signage becoming billboards and
3rd party advertisement; and reviewed what was allowed at SOCO. (02:25:10)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Righeimer/Council Member Genis
Council Member Genis and Leece indicated concern on the impacts on the
neighborhoods. (02:36:10)
Council Member Leece requested that Planning look at sign policy standards.
(02:36:35)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member
Monahan, and Mayor Righeimer
Noes: None
Recused: Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
Absent: None
Motion carried: 4-0-1
ACTION:
City Council upheld the Planning Commission's decision approving the project,
with the following changes and additions: Pylon signs facing the freeway will not
exceed 40' in height, including all decorative elements of the signs; The content of
the LED signs shall be strictly limited to the names and logos of businesses located
on -premises; provided that applicants may substitute text or logos with
noncommunicative decorative elements, including but not limited to, lifestyle
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photographs. "On -premises" shall mean that the business is located on the Metro
Pointe site only, and does not include any use or business that operates for less
than ninety consecutive (90) days. LED text shall not include, for example,
information regarding short-term tenants (90 days or less), sales, specials, events,
or any off -premises advertising. The height of the directional sign on the north side
of South Coast Drive shall not exceed 7 feet from grade.
A recess was taken at 8:45 p.m.
The meeting resumed at 8:55 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS (02:48:00)
1. SECOND READING OF THE EXCESSIVE USE OF RESOURCES
ORDINANCE: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER VI (COST RECOVERY FOR
EXCESSIVE USE OF RESOURCES DUE TO NUISANCE ACTIVITIES AT
LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS) OF TITLE 14 (POLICE AND LAW
ENFORCEMENT) OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
COST RECOVERY FOR EXCESSIVE USE OF POLICE SERVICES".
Staff report provided by Rick Francis, Assistant CEO, reviewing the threshold on
calls for service; meeting with hotel owners; the revisions of the proposed
Ordinance; cost methodology; 911 calls; and increased tolls. (02:48:30)
Mayor Righeimer announced meetings between Council Members and hotel/motel
owners. (02:52:40)
Elena Gerli, Deputy City Attorney, indicated that the City does have the authority
to issue specific regulations to address problems. (02:54:11)
Discussion ensued defining excessive use of calls from hotels; land lord and
tenant issues; a flat fee; the proposed Resolution; adjusting the ratio allotment;
inspection of rooms by management; hotel calls; economic analysis of room
establishments; and nuisance code at lodging establishments. (02:56:45)
Laurie Dickendasher, Regency Inn, expressed concern on interpreting words in
the Ordinance; and indicated that she would like to have a good relationship with
the City. (03:15:20)
Chris McEvoy, spoke on patrolling hotels; and inquired on two group meetings on
this item. (03:20:00)
Mike Lim, Costa Mesa, agreed against criminal activity; spoke on the hotel call
threshold. (03:20:55)
Greg Thunell, Costa Mesa, spoke on attorney costs; and the TOT tax. (03:24:32)
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Lili Graham, Attorney, Public Law Center, expressed opposition to the
Ordinance. (03:24:32)
Mayor Righeimer clarified that domestic and child abuse does not count towards
the calls. (03:29:00)
Jack Chen, Harbor Inn, spoke on the 1995 safe innskeeper program for crime
prevention; and asked for this item to be tabled. (03:29:30)
Heather Johnson, ACLU, expressed opposition to the Ordinance. (03:31:50)
Jean Forbath, Costa Mesa, Member of Costa Mesa Housing Coalition,
expressed opposition to the Ordinance. (03:34:50)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on safety and lawsuits; and expressed concern
with the Ordinance. (03:37:00)
Wilson Wayne, President of Taiwan Hotel/Motel Association of Southern
California, expressed opposition to the Ordinance. (03:40:00)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, expressed concern with the Ordinance. (03:43:15)
Hector Almaraz, General Manager, Costa Mesa Motor Inn, expressed opposition
to the Ordinance. (03:46:22)
Anna Vrska, Costa Mesa, expressed opposition to the Ordinance. (03:48:30)
Speaker, Costa Mesa Motor Inn, expressed concern with the Ordinance.
(03:50:50)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, expressed concern with the Ordinance; suggested
an educational program on best business practices; and does not agree with the
threshold amount. (03:54:24)
Lily Chen, Attorney, Regency Inn & New Harbor Inn, spoke on comments from
the Mayor; fines; and long term occupancy. (03:57:25)
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, expressed opposition to the Ordinance. (04:01:00)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, expressed opposition to the Ordinance.
(04:03:40)
Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, expressed opposition to the Ordinance.
(04:07:00)
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Discussion ensued on processing fines; keeping track of calls; cooperation from
owners; calls for service at hotels; activities defined under disturbing the peace;
illegal use of fireworks; and issues at motels. (04:08:00)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Righeimer/Council Member Monahan (04:26:20)
Mayor Righeimer spoke on nuisance activity at hotels; better hotel management;
and charges for excessive use of resources. (04:26:30)
Council Member Monahan spoke on the nuisance activities identified in the
Ordinance including: the occurrence or attempted occurrence of any gang related
crime; unlawfully discharging of firearms; parties or gatherings in which alcohol or
control substances are consumed illegally by minors; the occurrence or
attempted occurrence of any criminal activity that threatens the life, health,
safety or welfare of residents of the lodging establishment, the neighborhood or
the public; the commission or attempted commission of any serious felony or
violent felony; the manufacture, cultivation, sale, use or possession of a
controlled substance; the commission or attempted commission of any act of
prostitution; and the manufacture, sale, possession, or use of a firearm in
violation of the Dangerous Weapons Control Law. (04:34:50)
Council Member Leece stated that she will not be supporting the motion; and
spoke on working with business owners. (04:38:35)
Council Member Genis stated that she does not support the Ordinance; and
stated that she would like the record to reflect, "I certainly do believe that we
should not allow businesses to externalize their cost on to the community
however, in this case I would like the record to reflect that I have not seen data to
indicate that the motels are problematic as opposed to' other businesses despite
my request to see such data which I would also like the record to reflect that".
(04:40:05)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger spoke on problem motels; and stated that he would
like the record to reflect, "in contrary to what one of the speakers said I would
rather not see drug and prostitution in motel rooms, that is not a goal of our City.
Nor do we want to perpetuate that. This is about trying to eliminate crime, and
the lower the crime rate the less government we need, we do not need to hire
more police so that we can manage somebody's business". (04:41:35)
Council Member Monahan spoke on collaborating with business owners.
(04:42:25)
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor
Righeimer
Nays: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece
Absent: None
Motion carried: 3-2
NEW BUSINESS - NONE
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (04:43:36)
3. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2502: 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 $644,278.01.
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Senior Center audit; Charter
Committee costs; and legal fees. (04:44:15)
Greg Thunell, Costa Mesa, spoke on excessive expenditures and attorney costs.
(04:46:50)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Righeimer/Council Member Leece (04:49:30)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION: Approved Warrant Resolution No. 2502, to be read by title only and
further reading waived.
4. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2503: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 13-24 "A" AND 13-
25 AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE
PAID, funding Payroll No. 13-24 "A" for $720.78, Payroll No. 13-25 for
$2,269,045.92 and City operating expenses for $964,749.23. (04:49:50)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke on excessive expenditures by
outsourcing; Jones Day costs; lawsuits; and Benito Acosta fees. (04:50:00)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Righeimer/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION: City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2503, to be read by title
only and further reading waived.
5. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2504: 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 $948,972.90.
(04:52:15)
Greg Thunell, Costa Mesa, spoke on TOT tax and attorney costs. (04:52:28)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke on outsourcing of services. (04:55:15)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION: Approved Warrant Resolution No. 2504, to be read by title only and
further reading waived.
6. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2505: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 13-25 "A" AND
13-26 AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO
BE PAID, funding Payroll No. 13-25 "A" for $0.00, Payroll No. 13-26 for
$2,188,009.22 and City operating expenses for $1,638,928.46. (04:57:03)
Greg Thunell, Costa Mesa, spoke on Huntington Beach helicopter services;
Enterprise Council Group; Liebert Cassidy; Management Partners fees; and
Jones Day fees. (04:57:15)
Chris McEvoy, Costa Mesa, spoke on legal fees. (04:59:15)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke on keeping track of employees; and the
listening report. (05:00:10)
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MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Righeimer/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION: Approved Warrant Resolution No. 2505, to be read by title only and
further reading waived.
7. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2506: 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 $554,182.55.
(05:01:40)
Anna Vrska, Costa Mesa, spoke on legal fees; asked for clarification on items;
and spoke on costs for the Charter Committee. (05:01:58)
Greg Thunell, Costa Mesa, spoke on legal expenditures; Larry's building
materials bill; and decomposed granite. (05:04:10)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION: Approved Warrant Resolution No. 2506, to be read by title only and
further reading waived.
8. FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 17501 LOCATED AT 1527 NEWPORT
BOULEVARD, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA (05:06:30)
Chris McEvoy, spoke on developments and density. 05:06:44
Sheila Pfafflin, Costa Mesa, spoke on high density housing; and is opposed to
the item. (05:07:30)
Shubeth Shoeman, Matt White Custom Homes, spoke on the project. (05:09:50)
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MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Righeimer/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council - Member Leece, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION: City Council approved the Final Map for Tract No. 17501 and
authorized signing of the Map by the City Clerk and the City Engineer.
9. FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 17554 LOCATED AT 132, 134, & 140
INDUSTRIAL WAY, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Righeimer/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION: City Council approved the Final Map for Tract No. 17554 and
authorized signing of the Map by the City Clerk and the City Engineer.
10. FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 17519 LOCATED AT 2157 AND 2159 TUSTIN
AVENUE, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Righeimer/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION: City Council approved the Final Map for Tract No. 17519 and
authorized signing of the Map by the City Clerk and the City Engineer.
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13. HARBOR BOULEVARD AND ADAMS AVENUE INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS — CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION
SUPPORT SERVICES (05:10:30)
Greg Thunell, spoke against outsourcing. (05:10:50)
Jay Humprey, Costa Mesa, spoke on the traffic problem on Elm Avenue and
Ponderosa Street. (05:13:20)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
1. City Council awarded a Professional Services Contract for an amount not to
exceed $192,400 to Onward Engineering, 300 South Harbor Boulevard, Suite
814, Anaheim, CA 92805, for Construction Management and Inspection
Support Services for the Harbor Boulevard — Adams Avenue project; and
2. Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Professional Services
Agreement.
14. EXTENSION OF EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR
INTERIM IT DIRECTOR AND IT CONSULTANT (05:16:59)
Anna Vrska, spoke on costs for consultants; and legal fees. (05:17:15)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/ Mayor Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member
Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION: City Council authorized the City CEO to extend the following existing
Professional Services Agreements by approving the following amendments:
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1. Amendment One to the contract with NexLevel Information Technology, Inc.
(NexLevel IT) for Interim IT Director, in an amount not to exceed $55,000.00,
for a total contract amount of $104,920.00; and
2. Amendment Two to the contract with Scientia Consulting Group, Inc.
(Scientia) for an IT Consultant to assist with technical support functions, in an
amount not to exceed $55,000.00, for a total contract amount of $103,000.00.
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS (05:20:00)
Chris McEvoy, Costa Mesa, spoke on vandalism costs at the park; right to speak at
meetings; and a June 14th, 2010 public hearing item. (05:20:25)
Susan Shaw, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of solving the homeless issue; spoke on an
issue involving a City tree; and is opposed to splitting the public comment period.
(05:23:22)
Speaker, spoke on comments made by the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem on hotel and
motels; and the warrants. (05:26:50)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on the public comment period; and police staffing.
(05:28:40)
Greg Thunell, Costa Mesa, spoke on bankruptcy; the City being understaffed; and
attorney costs. (05:32:00)
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS ON CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS (05:35:05)
Council Member Leece spoke on warrant questions from the public; and on employees
retiring and going to other jobs. (05:35:08)
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY — None
ADJOURNMENT — To Special Joint Study Session with the Planning Commission,
January 14, 2014, 4:30 p.m. (05:35:15)
The Mayor adjournec,the meeting at 11:41 p.m.
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