HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/04/2014 - City Council - Successor Agency - Redevelopment AgencyMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL, AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
February 4, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 4:45 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 (arrived at 5:05 p.m.) and Council
Member Monahan (arrived at 4:48 p.m.).
Council Members Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 4:47 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).
The City Council reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:08)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:34) — Council Member Monahan
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:00:46)
Pastor Phil Eyskens, Lighthouse Church
ROLL CALL (00:02:50)
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, Assistant Chief Executive Officer/Administrative
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Services Director Tamara Letourneau, Economic and Development Services Director Gary
Armstrong, Public Services Director Ernesto Munoz, and City Clerk Brenda Green.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (00:03:00) - NONE
ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:03:07)
"Costa Mesa Minute" was played featuring upcoming events and activities in the community.
PRESENTATIONS (00:05:55)
Maryann Dunham, Event Chair, from Relay for Life announced upcoming events and presented
a Proclamation to the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:11:52)
Mohammad Tavassol, Costa Mesa, spoke on a rehabilitation loan from the city. (00:12:27)
Greg Thunnel, Costa Mesa, spoke on a newspaper article; on the 60th Anniversary documents
and the audit. (00:13:45)
Mary Ann O'Connell, Costa Mesa, commented on the 60th Anniversary documents and the
CEO. (00:17:00)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on street improvement projects. (00:18:22)
Joy Williams, Costa Mesa, spoke on the 60th Anniversary documents. (00:21:21)
Sue Lester, Costa Mesa, spoke on the 60th Anniversary documents and the CVB payments.
(00:23:37)
Kim Debroux, Costa Mesa, requested an appeal to a decision made by the Parks and
Recreation Commission and submitted petitions regarding tree removals. (00:26:43)
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, spoke on the 60th Anniversary documents; and auditor letters.
(00:31:14)
Perry Valantine, Costa Mesa, spoke on the 60th Anniversary documents; auditor letters; and
CVB payments. (00:34:33)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke on the 60th Anniversary documents; auditor letters and
CVB payments. (00:37:20)
COUNCIL MEMBER' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (00:39:19)
Council Member Monahan reported his attendance at a Newport Beach City Council meeting
where he presented a plaque on behalf of the City to the Corona Del Mar High School Varsity
Football team. (00:39:35)
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Mayor Righeimer spoke on the 60th Anniversary documents; indicated a need to have a system
in place with checks and balances; spoke on the audit process; and the Marine's 1/5 dinner.
(00:40:20)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger spoke on the Marine's 1/5 dinner; and oversight of payments for the
60th Anniversary event. (00:47:00)
Council Member Genis spoke on the Marine's 1/5 dinner; the 60th Anniversary event and the
need to adhere to the law and procedures; and Fairview Park and deed restrictions. (00:48:00)
Council Member Leece addressed Ms. Debroux's concerns on the Park and Recreation
decision regarding trees; spoke on Mr. Muhammad's issue; spoke on the Relay for Life event;
spoke on supporting the Marines and the Military Affairs Committee; spoke on the 60th
Anniversary event; requested an update on the Senior Center audit; the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Costa Mesa Police Association; and requested a formal opinion
pertaining to the Mayor's lawsuit. (00:54:20)
City Attorney Duarte indicated that they are reviewing the information regarding removal of
trees. (00:55:15)
Public Services Director Ernesto Munoz indicated that the removal of trees will temporarily be
put on hold. (00:55:30)
REPORT -CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (01:02:00)
CEO Thomas Hatch addressed the
volunteers; spoke on the comments
Anniversary Executive Summary and
Senior Center Audit.
CONSENT CALENDAR (01:15:20)
60th Anniversary event concerns and treatment of
from the public and City Council; reviewed the 60th
reforms that will be instituted; and spoke regarding the
MOTION: Approved recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 7 except
for Items 3, 4 and 7.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Leece
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
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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: Julian Solomons; Breanna Badorek; Stephanie De
La Cruz; and Mary Goggin.
ACTION: Received and filed.
5. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF BRISTOL STREET
IMPROVEMENTS
ACTION:
1. City Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement for design of the Bristol
Street Improvements to Anderson Penna Partners, Inc., 20280 Acacia Street, Suite
100, Newport Beach, CA 92660, in the amount of $109,300; and
2. Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Professional Services
Agreement.
6. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF RED HILL AVENUE
MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS
ACTION:
1. City Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement for design of the Red Hill
Avenue Median Improvements, to CNC Engineering, 2121 Alton Parkway, Suite 200,
Irvine, CA 92606, in the amount of $105,551; and
2. Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Professional Services
Agreement.
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NEW BUSINESS (01:16:00)
1. URBAN MASTER PLAN SCREENING REQUEST (UMP -13-09) FOR A 33 -UNIT
LIVENVORK DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 765 W. 16TH STREET (01:16:17)
Staff report provided by Minoo Ashabi, Senior Planner. (01:17:00)
Discussion ensued regarding roof decks; parking; mixed use development; the entrance
to Banning Ranch on 16th Street; traffic impacts; dedication to widen 16th Street; impacts
due to new land uses; site plan, and minimum ground work space. (01:25:45)
Kim Prijatel, City Ventures, spoke on the project and doing a traffic analysis. (01:28:10)
Discussion ensued on conducting a traffic analysis; on site amenities; parking spaces;
and landscape setback requirements. (01:33:44)
Susan Shaw, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns on density and traffic. (01:35:40)
Chris McEvoy, Costa Mesa, expressed concern with traffic; lack of parking and open
space; and is opposed to high density development. (01:37:00)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, concerned with cumulative traffic impacts and enforcing
areas as live/work units. (01:39:20)
Greg Thunnell, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns with parking, traffic and density.
(01:41:45)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on the live/work unit developments; expressed
concerns with traffic, density, public safety, and shade and shadows. (01:44:00)
Terry Koken, Costa Mesa, inquired on the 119 square feet work space. (01:46:50)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, expressed concern with trip generation impacts, setbacks,
landscaping, density, shades and shadow; and to take into account the cumulative
effects. (1:47:22)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns with high density and parking; and
spoke on young families who want to purchase land. (01:49:45)
Council Member Monahan supports the project; indicated minimal traffic impacts; the
parking meets standards; and that the 119 square feet work area is large enough for an
office. (01:52:18)
Mayor Righeimer spoke regarding setbacks; spoke on parking and traffic; indicated
concerns with space that can be made into a bedroom; and spoke on having a good
traffic plan. (01:55:50)
Council Member Genis expressed concern with the 119 square feet office area; spoke on
setbacks, shades and shadows; and requested a tract map. (02:01:43)
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Council Member Leece inquired on the reduction of office square footage to 119 and on a
HOA. (02:05:03)
Ms. Prijatel spoke on the intended uses for live/work unit areas; and an HOA. (02:06:00)
Discussion ensued regarding the square footage for the office space; parking; traffic and
garages used for parking not storage. (02:07:35)
A ten minute break was taken at 8:13 p.m. (02:12:10)
The City Council resumed at 8:23 p.m. (02:22:10)
2. REQUEST FOR AN INTERPRETATION OF GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
CONSISTENCY FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL SITE AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HARBOR BLVD. AND HAMILTON STREET (02:22:10)
Staff report provided by Minoo Ashabi, Senior Planner. (02:22:25)
Mayor Righeimer spoke on the history of the site and project; indicated that the project is
less dense with the same parking standards. (02:29:28)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger spoke on an alternative to having a car wash; and needing
renovation on Charlie Street. (02:32:35)
Council Member Monahan agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger's comments; and
indicated that the project could rejuvenate the area. (02:33:55)
Council Member Genis inquired on the placing of the live/work units in the back instead of
on Harbor Blvd.; and spoke in support of making Harbor Blvd. look more vibrant.
(02:34:58)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger spoke on the project's street view presented on pg. 17 of the
report. (02:39:08)
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, spoke on parking, water shortage and drought conditions.
(02:40:12)
Chris McEvoy, Costa Mesa, spoke on work space requirements and density and traffic
concerns. (02:43:20)
Greg Thunnell, Costa Mesa, opposes the project. (02:45:19)
Greg Sullivan, Newport Beach, supports the project. (02:48:20)
Eric Nelson, Newport Beach, supports the project. (02:49:50)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project but expressed concern on the
location of the live/work units; and spoke on the slide gate at the entrance and traffic.
(02:51:05)
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Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns with this type of development.
(02:53:44)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, expressed opposition to the live/work units; concerned with
traffic and cumulative effects of the project and density. (02:56:40)
Discussion ensued on a General Plan Amendment; a letter received from Ready Rentals;
and existing negative conditions that could be resolved through Public Services.
(03:00:00)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
Council Member Genis indicated the project is not consistent with the Planned
Development Commercial (PDC) zone; and will not support the motion. (03:04:41)
Council Member Leece stated she will not support the motion; and spoke on having a
General Plan amendment and on the letter from Ready Rentals. (03:07:38)
Mayor Righeimer spoke in support of the project; spoke on energizing the area,
consolidating parcels and creating jobs. (03:09:03)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer
Nays: Council Member Genis, and Council Member Leece
Absent: None
Motion carried: 3-2
ACTION:
1. City Council provided feedback on the General Plan and Zoning consistency for a
proposed 28 -unit residential project containing seven live/work units at the southwest
corner of Hamilton Street and Harbor Boulevard; and
2. Authorized the applicant to proceed with the project as a master plan subject to
approval by the Planning Commission, authorized preparation of the appropriate
CEQA documents, and that the project may be all residential with no commercial.
3. GENERAL PLAN SCREENING GPS -13-04- FOR PROPOSED 28 -UNIT RESIDENTIAL
PROJECT AT 1239 VICTORIA STREET (03:12:35)
Staff report provided by Minoo Ashabi, Senior Planner. (03:13:00)
Mayor Righeimer spoke on traffic trips reduction. (03:16:30)
Council Member Genis spoke on a General Plan Amendment; and high density.
(03:18:00)
Eric Nelson, Applicant, Trumark Homes, spoke on the project; parks fees and a tract
map. (03:20:20)
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Discussion ensued on traffic safety; design compatibility with the project next door;
HOA's; acquiring an easement; traffic reduction; streetscape; and visitor parking.
(03:21:27)
Chris McEvoy, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the project due to density; and is
concerned with safety and lack of parking. (03:29:45)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns with the lack of parking, guest parking
and safety. (03:32:45)
Greg Thunnell, Costa Mesa, concerned with traffic safety; and spoke on the sale of units.
(03:35:55)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on General Plan Amendments; and asked not to
consider General Plan Amendments until the process is complete. (03:38:50)
Tom Pollitt, Costa Mesa, thanked the City Council for improving the City and for their
efforts; spoke on low density projects; and water supply. (03:42:40)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke on density and project compatibility with the
neighborhood; parking; and jobs. (03:45:20)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger spoke on pensions and parking. (03:48:00)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Righeimer (03:50:33)
Council Member Leece spoke on zoning; density; traffic; and provided parking
recommendations. (03:51:00)
Council Member Genis spoke on public noticing. (03:54:35)
MOVED/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 accepted the General Plan amendment to change the land use designation
from General Commercial to High Density Residential to facilitate development of a 28 -
unit single-family detached residential project.
Council Member Monahan left the dais at 9:58 p.m. and did not return to the meeting.
(03:57:50)
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4. REORGANIZATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT (03:57:55)
Staff report presented by Tom Hatch, Chief Executive Officer. (03:58:00)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger spoke on staffing; authorizing a consulting account, and the
need for a Deputy Director of Public Works. (04:03:15)
Council Member Leece asked for staff to bring back a staff report justifying the need for
the position in the Public Services Department; inquired on a survey in the Planning
Department; and expressed concern on wait times and telephone calls. (04:06:00)
Development Services Director Gary Armstrong spoke regarding customer service; and
keeping track of wait times and building inspections. (04:08:30)
Discussion ensued on an Economic Development Director position and an Economic
Development strategy. (04:10:25)
Perry Valantine, Costa Mesa, spoke on current staff levels; and supports staff
recommendations. (04:14:30)
Don Lamm, supports staff recommendations. (04:17:05)
Mayor Righeimer spoke on staffing levels. (04:19:28)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger recommended not having an Economic Development Director
position at this point but perhaps a consultant. (04:20:20)
MOTION: Adopt recommendations from staff without the Economic Development
Director position. (04:22:00)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger/Mayor Righeimer
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Adopt recommendations from staff and hire the Economic
Development Director position. (04:22:22)
MOVED: Council Member Genis
CEO Hatch reviewed staff's recommendation and indicated that he can come back with a
plan for Economic Development. (04:24:00)
Council Member Genis withdrew her substitute motion. (04:25:43)
ORIGINAL MOTION: Adopt recommendations from staff without the Economic
Development Director position.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger/Mayor Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and
Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Monahan
Motion carried: 4-0-1
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ACTION:
1. The City Council eliminated the .following Development Services positions:
Inspection Services
• 1.5 FTEs (Part -Time Permit Technician and a Senior Combination Inspector)
• 2 Contract Combination Inspectors
• 1 Part -Time Combination Inspector
• 1 Part -Time Inspector
Plan Check Services
• 1 Building Technician (full-time)
• 1 Contract Building Technician II; and
2. Authorized the following Development Services positions:
Inspection Services
• 1 Permit Processing Specialist
• 5 Building Inspectors
Plan Check Services
• 1 Part-time Plan Checker
• 2 Building Technician II
Planning
• 1 Principal Planner
• 1 Associate Planner
• 1 Assistant Planner; and
3. Appropriated $250,000 from the General Fund fund balance to fund these positions
for the remainder of FY 13-14; and
4. Appropriated $150,000 from the General Fund fund balance to Development
Services for general consulting assistance needed.
5. UPDATE TO THE OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN OF PARKS AND RECREATION
(04:27:05)
Ernesto Munoz, Public Services Director provided a staff report and presented a
PowerPoint slide show of completed projects. (04:27:25)
Discussion ensued on park fees; how to pay for park projects; and community meetings.
(04:32:48)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, asked for a needs analysis; asked for Council Policy 500-01
be eliminated; and spoke on park fees (04:35:10)
Anna Vrska, Costa Mesa, supports data reports and the item. (04:37:37)
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Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, agreed with Mr. Humprey's and Ms. Vrska's comments; and
asked if the community meetings will be recorded. (04:39:09)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Mensiger/Council Member Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and
Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Monahan
Motion carried: 4-0-1
ACTION:
City Council authorized staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP's) to secure
consultant services to assist with the update to the Open Space Master Plan of Parks
and Recreation (Master Plan).
6. PENSION COST REDUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS- FIRST STEPS (04:40:57)
A break was taken at 10:42 p.m. (04:41:15)
The meeting reconvened at 10:48 p.m. (04:48:18)
Presentation by Jeff Arthur, Chair, Pension Oversight Committee and Steven Dunivent,
Interim Finance Director. (04:49:23)
Discussion ensued on increase in rates; unfunded liabilities; the Fire Side fund; cash
balance and cash flow impact; and pension cost reduction (05:12:00)
John Stephens, Costa Mesa, supports the recommendations. (05:45:02)
Tom Pollitt, Costa Mesa, thanked the Committee for their work and report; and spoke on
retirement benefits. (05:46:00)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, commended the Committee on their work; spoke on the Fire
Side fund; and the Public Employment Retirement System. (05:47:55)
Mayor Righeimer spoke on the budget; paying down the Fire Side fund; and pension
plans for employees. (05:50:40)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Righeimer/Council Member Leece (05:57:00)
Council Member Genis stated that she supports this item but wants to address this in the
overall budget. (05:57:50)
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MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Righeimer/Council Member Leece
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and
Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Monahan
Motion carried: 4-0-1
ACTION:
1. The City Council:
a. Received and filed the Pension Oversight Committee Report; and
b. Approved the distribution of the Committee Facts Volumes 1, 2, and 3; and
c. Provided direction regarding the Committee's future activities; and
2. Authorized the lump -sum prepayment of the City's annual required contribution for the
Miscellaneous Plan beginning in July 2014; and
3. Authorized the use of the City's annual savings from the lump -sum prepayment of the
Miscellaneous Plan to make additional payments to the Fire Side Fund beginning in
July 2014 with the goal of paying off this fund early; and
4. Authorized the Finance Director, with the concurrence of the City CEO, to annually
review recommended actions two and three and implement or suspend them each
fiscal year as appropriate to the City's financial condition at the time; and
5. Authorized a one-time additional $1,000,000 payment to the Fire Side Fund this fiscal
year using funds that were budgeted in FY 2012-2013 and FY 2013-14; and
6. Authorized continuing the practice of budgeting an additional $500,000 per year for
the purpose of paying down unfunded pension liabilities.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (05:59:50)
MOTION: Continue the meeting past midnight (05:59:33)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Righeimer/Council Member Leece
The motion to continue past midnight was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and
Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Monahan
Motion carried: 4-0-1
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3. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2508: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 14-01 "A" AND 14-02 AND
SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID, funding
Payroll No. 14-01 "A" for $1,478.41, Payroll No. 14-02 for $2,039,185.12 and City
operating expenses for $2,085,916.53. (05:59:45)
Greg Thunnell, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding warrant payments and interim positions.
(06:00:10)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Righeimer/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and
Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Monahan
Motion carried: 4-0-1
ACTION: Approved Warrant Resolution No. 2508, to be read by title only and further
reading waived.
4. FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 17198 LOCATED AT 2013-2029 ANAHEIM AVENUE,
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA (06:03:19)
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Righeimer/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and
Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Monahan
Motion carried: 4-0-1
ACTION:
City Council approved the Final Map for Tract No. 17198 and authorized signing of the
Map by the City Clerk and the City Engineer.
7. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF PLACENTIA AVENUE
MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS (06:03:25)
Discussion ensued on the start location of the project; enhancing safety and matching
funds for the project. (06:03:35)
MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Leece/Council Member Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and
Mayor Righeimer
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Monahan
Motion carried: 4-0-1
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ACTION:
1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement for design of the Placentia Avenue
Median Improvements to Onward Engineering, 300 S. Harbor Boulevard, Suite 814,
Anaheim, CA 92805, in the amount of $119,670; and
2. Approved Budget Adjustment BA 14-023 in the amount of $20,000 towards the
project; and
3. Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Professional Services
Agreement and the Budget Adjustment.
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS (06:08:30)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on the previous Charter Measure. (06:08:40)
Anna Vrska, Costa Mesa, thanked Council Member Leece for helping her understand the
financials of the City; thanked City Clerk Green for providing her with a Public Records Request
log; and identified items of concerns on the 60th Anniversary event. (06:10:05)
Roger Chadderdon, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Athletic Use and Allocation policy; expressed
concern on not being able to play at the park on Friday nights; and wants Robert Knapp
reinstated. (06:12:40)
Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding the 60th Anniversary documents; the Costa
Mesa Community Foundation; inquired as to when the 60th Anniversary Committee will meet
again and if there will be a Study Session to review the findings. (06:16:10)
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY (06:19:10)
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS ON CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS (06:19:20)
Council Member Leece would like an investigation into Mr. Chadderdon's concerns; agreed with
Ms. Brenneman's comments on the need of having another 60th Anniversary Committee
meeting.
The Mayor adjoyrped the r gt ig at 12:21 a.m.
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