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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/05/2014 - City Council - Successor Agency - Redevelopment AgencyMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 5, 2014 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 Leece, Council Member Genis and Council Member Monahan Council Members Absent: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 4:32 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 Fire Fighters Association (CMFA), pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6. 2. 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. 3. Conference with)egal counsel — potential litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to GoVe- mment Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) for one potential case. 4. Conference with legal counsel — potential litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) for one potential case. The City Council reconvened at 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER (00:00:27) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:42) — Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:01:05) — Senior Pastor Tim McCalmont, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Minutes — Regular Meeting — August 5, 2014 - Page 1 ROLL CALL (00:04:05) 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, Deputy City Attorney Richard Adams, Assistant Chief Executive Officer Rick Francis, Assistant Chief Executive Officer/Administrative Services Director Tamara Letourneau, Economic and Development Services Director Gary Armstrong, Public Services Director Ernesto Munoz, and City Clerk Brenda Green. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None COIN: Ex Parte Communications pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2-238 (b) — None Mayor Righeimer read a statement regarding the Closed Session Report: "On the City's website is the 2013-2016 proposed Costa Mesa City Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which was ratified by the Costa Mesa City Employees Association. The proposed MOU is considered of no force or effect unless approved by the City Council, in accordance with the COIN Ordinance. The website posting shall include clean and redlined copies of the proposed MOU, the fiscal analysis of the document, and a summary of the contents of the document. The website .posting shall also indicate that before the City Council renders its final determination regarding the adoption of the proposed MOU there shall be a minimum of two City Council meetings where the public has the opportunity to review and comment on the matter. The first City Council meeting shall be September 2, 2014, the second City Council meeting shall be September 16, 2014." ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:05:33) "Costa Mesa Minute" was played featuring upcoming events and activities in the community. PRESENTATIONS (00:07:48) Presentation by Team Leader and Costa Mesa resident Kailualani Tagaloa, 2014 CHOC Walk Ambassador, CHOC Walk in the Park 2014 in October 2014 PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:18:04) Doug Smith, Costa Mesa, thanked the City for managing and controlling the parking during the Orange County Fair. (00:18:57) Minutes — Regular Meeting — August 5, 2014 - Page 2 Chuck Perry, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding the CHOC Walk; 17th Street improvements; and development in the City. (00:19:29) Timothy M. Kowal, representing the Orange County Human Relations Commission, presented their annual report. (00:22:01) Beth Collins, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding the CHOC walk; and regarding city improvements. (00:24:59) Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding water conservation and the drought. (00:26:46) Sue Lester, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding the 60th Anniversary event; and on a medical marijuana issue. (00:29:47) Greg Tunnell, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding CHOC and donating blood; taxes; and budget savings. (00:32:54) Speaker, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding development in the City; and a CM4RG General Plan info fair on August 14, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. (00:35:44) Mariann Chappell, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding street improvements and repairs; solicitation and littering; garage sale signs; and parking problems. (00:37:37) Al Melone, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding the dog park; and lawsuits. (00:40:36) .James H. Bridges, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding Committee appointments. (00:44:04) Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding a commercial truck parked in a residential area; and construction of medians on 17th Street. (00:46:54) COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (00:49:18) Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger — thanked volunteers who worked at Estancia High School; spoke on water conservation; the Marine's 1/5 Community Dinner; military boot camp; and fire station improvements. (00:49:24) Council Member Genis — spoke regarding water conservation. (00:54:52) Council Member Leece — spoke regarding water conservation and enforcement; jail costs; speaker concerns regarding littering, garage sales, and parking; firework complaints; OCC facilities Master Plan; Aviation Committee and airport concerns; Senior Center Corporation; and Police contract negotiations. (00:56:13) Council Member Monahan — requested a status on the recruitment for police reserves. (01:03:31) Minutes — Regular Meeting — August 5, 2014 - Page 3 1 -7 Mayor Righeimer — addressed a comment regarding a Planning Commissioner speaking at an event; spoke on jail outsourcing; Orange Coast College development; fire station improvements; a Pension Oversight Committee appointment; Neighborhood Improvement Task Force; the Connect Costa Mesa application; and code enforcement. (01:03:50) REPORT- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (01:12:50) CEO Thomas Hatch — spoke regarding 17th Street improvements; Endemic Professional services; the new "Space Available" program for economic development in the City; Orange Coast College development; the Scientia Professional Services Agreement; and -drought issues and enforcement. CONSENT CALENDAR (01:21:44) MOTION: Approved recommended actions for Consent Calendar Items Nos. 1-12 except Item Nos. 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11. MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Leece/Council The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 5-0 Member Monahan Leece, Council Member Monahan, 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: Mark A. Kaufman/Mercury Insurance; Amy Widmer; and Ida Elison. ACTION: Received and filed. Minutes — Regular Meeting — August 5, 2014 - Page 4 6. APPOINTMENT OF CITY NEGOTIATORS FOR THE COSTA MESA POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION NEGOTIATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH THE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MOU PER THE COIN ORDINANCE ACTION: 1. City Council designated Tamara Letourneau, Assistant Chief Executive Officer; Richard M. Kreisler, Partner, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; and, Laura Kalty, Partner, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore as the City's representatives in negotiations with the Costa Mesa Police Management Association (CMPMA); and 2. Authorized staff to have the independent fiscal analysis of the current CMPMA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) completed per the requirements of the COIN Ordinance. 7. APPOINTMENT OF CITY NEGOTIATORS FOR THE COSTA MESA FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION NEGOTIATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH THE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MOU PER THE COIN ORDINANCE ACTION: 1. City Council designated Tamara Letourneau, Assistant Chief Executive Officer; Richard M. Kreisler, Partner, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; and, Laura Kalty, Partner, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore as the City's representatives in negotiations with the Costa Mesa Fire Management Association (CMFMA); and 2. Authorized staff to have the independent fiscal analysis of the current CMFMA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) completed per the requirements of the COIN Ordinance. 12. MINUTES ACTION: City Council approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council and Successor Agency of June 17, 2014. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 7:00 p.m. (Resolution No. 05-55) - NONE Minutes — Regular Meeting — August 5, 2014 - Page 5 1 OLD BUSINESS — (01:22:30) 1. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 14-11 FOR CODE AMENDMENT CO -13-03 TO TITLE 13, CHAPTER IX, ARTICLE 8 GOVERNING MOTELS (01:22:32) Public Comments: Lili Graham, Public Law Center, spoke in opposition to the Ordinance. (01:23:15) Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the Ordinance. (01:25:16) Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the Ordinance. (01:27:06) Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the Ordinance. (01:29:36) MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger (01:31:30) Council Member Leece spoke regarding her opposition to the Ordinance. (01:31:33) Council Member Genis spoke regarding her opposition to the Ordinance. (01:33:20) Mayor Righeimer spoke regarding his support for the Ordinance. (01:35:46) MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger The motion carried by the following roll call vote: (01:38:31) 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: City Council gave second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 14-11, to be read by title only and waived further reading, approving Code Amendment CO -13-03 with regard to the proposed ordinance adopting modifications to Title 13, Chapter IX, Article 8 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code with regard to motels ("Motel Ordinance"). Minutes — Regular Meeting — August 5, 2014 - Page 6 2. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 14-10 FOR REZONE R-14-01 FOR 320 E. 18TH STREET (01:38:47) MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Genis (01:39:15) 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 gave second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 14-10, to be read by title only and waived further reading, rezoning a 1,009 -square foot portion of land at 320 E. 18th Street to Multiple -Family Residential — Medium Density (R2 - Md). NEW BUSINESS (01:39:24) 1. 1-405 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPDATE, ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF CITY POSITION AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS TO PUT ADVISORY VOTE MEASURE ON BALLOT (01:39:24) Staff report provided by Raja Sethuraman, Transportation Services Manager. (01:41:02) Discussion ensued regarding plans from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). (01:47:53) Mayor Righeimer spoke on opposition to Caltrans plans. (01:50:45) Council Member Genis spoke regarding original Measure M plan not including toll roads. (01:54:51) Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger spoke in opposition to toll lanes. (01:56:53) CEO Hatch spoke on the costs for ballot measures and mailers. (01:58:55) Discussion ensued regarding members signing the ballot arguments. (01:59:18) Public Comments: Sue Lester, Costa Mesa, supports the signing of direct arguments by the City Council. (02:04:19) Harold Weitzberg, Costa Mesa, expressed support for the corridor city members signing the ballot argument. (02:05:44) Minutes — Regular Meeting — August 5, 2014 - Page 7 1 Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, supports the ballot measure and other corridor cities also voting on the issue. (02:07:00) Terry Koken, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding the issue. (02:08:35) Beth Refakes, spoke in opposition to the toll lanes; and supports other corridor cities also vote on the issue. (02:08:52) Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, supports the signing of direct arguments by the City Council. (02:11:20) Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, supports the measure and the signing of direct arguments by the City Council. (02:11:45) MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger (02:12:55) 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 adopted the following resolution: A. Resolution No. 14-55 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING IMPLEMENTATION OF TOLL LANES ON 1-405 AND ALL OTHER ORANGE COUNTY FREEWAYS WITHOUT A VOTE OF THE ENTIRE ORANGE COUNTY ELECTORATE. Minutes — Regular Meeting — August 5, 2014 - Page 8 1 MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Genis (02:14:26) 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 adopted the following resolution: B. Resolution No. 14-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA AN ADVISORY VOTE MEASURE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TOLL LANES ON THE 1-405 FREEWAY IN ORANGE COUNTY, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 14- 26. Discussion ensued regarding Council Members signing the direct arguments. (02:14:43) MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger (02:14:39) 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: City Council adopted the following resolution: C. Resolution No. 14-57 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE MEASURE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TOLL LANES ON THE 1-405 FREEWAY IN ORANGE COUNTY; AND, DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS FOR THE SAME CITY MEASURE. Minutes — Regular Meeting — August 5, 2014 - Page 9 11 MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger (02:21:15) The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer. Nays: Council Member Leece Absent: None Motion carried: 4-1 ACTION: City Council adopted the following resolution: D. Resolution No. 14 - 58 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. Discussion ensued regarding mailers. (02:21:45) Consensus: three mailers. (02:23:45) City Council recessed into a break at 8:26 p.m. (02:24:55) City Council resumed at 8:42 p.m. (02:40:52) Council Member Genis requested no names or images of people on the mailers. (02:40:55) 2. MEASURE TO ESTABLISH REGULATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES AND REGULATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA CULTIVATION ("MEASURE") (02:41:29) Presentation by Council Member Monahan. (02:42:51) Discussion ensued on limiting establishments near youth centers; a new department in the City; and involving the Police Department. (03:01:19) Council Member Genis spoke in support of having an Ordinance; and inquired on which measure would prevail if several voter initiatives pass. (03:04:07) Discussion ensued regarding security guards not possessing firearms; no smoke zones; labeling; guidelines for cultivation; liability amount; allowing the Police Department more time to review; and the review of medical records. (03:10:00) Minutes — Regular Meeting — August 5, 2014 - Page 10 Public Comments: David Dragotto, Costa Mesa, supports the measure. (03:36:33) Marla James, supports the measure. (03:40:43) David James, supports the measure. (03:43:58) Mary Spadoni, Costa Mesa, opposed to the measure. (03:45:34) Greg Barnett, Costa Mesa, supports the measure. (03:48:42) Dan Riffle, Newport Beach, supports the measure. (03:50:34) Steve Downing, supports the measure. (03:53:56) Dr. Tom Minahan, Corona, supports the measure. (03:57:33) Robert Taft Jr., Costa Mesa, supports the measure. (04:00:35) Jeffrey Benson, supports the measure. (04:05:12) Matthew Pappas, supports the measure. (04:08:53) Sean Donahoe, Sacramento, supports the measure. (04:10:36) Vern Nelson, Huntington Beach, supports the measure and sang a song. (04:14:19) T. Koken, Costa Mesa, supports the measure and sang a song. (04:14:19) Paul Cassidy, Costa Mesa, supports the measure. (04:17:00) Randall Longwith, Yorba Linda, supports the measure. (04:18:00) Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, supports the regulation by Council Ordinance. (04:21:31) Lisa Cargile, Mission Viejo, supports the measure. (04:24:38) Gay Royer, Costa Mesa, supports the measure. (04:25:56) David Mason, Garden Grove, supports the measure. (04:27:56) Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, supports the regulation by Council Ordinance. (04:29:28) Minutes — Regular Meeting — August 5, 2014 - Page 11 1 Sue Lester, Costa Mesa, supports medical marijuana; and supports the adoption by Council Ordinance. (04:32:40) Discussion ensued regarding a sunset clause; Ordinances in other cities; enforcement; scheduling a Study Session; police staffing and establishment of a new office. (04:36:10) Chief Gazsi spoke on the issue and that he has had only a limited amount of time to assess the impacts to the community; and spoke on SB 1262. (04:47:28) Discussion continued regarding prior dispensaries in the City; staffing; physicians writing prescriptions; SB 1262; and the reasoning for adding a measure on the ballot. (04:51:14) Council Member Leece spoke regarding a law from the State of New York on managing marijuana; and spoke on taxation. (05:02:00) MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 14-52 MOVED: Council Member Monahan (05:07:13) Motion died for lack of second. Council Member Genis spoke on having a Study Session. (05:07:37) Mayor Righeimer spoke regarding SB 1262. (05:08:28) ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (05:09:50) 3. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2520: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NOS. 14-14 "A" AND 14- 15 AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID, funding Payroll No.14-14 "A" for $3,520.59, Payroll No.14-15 for $2,088,368.12, and City operating expenses for $2,953,072.22 (05:10:10) Council Member Monahan and Council Member Genis left the dais at 11:12 p.m. (05:11:00) Public Comments: Speaker, spoke regarding contracts and hiring of new employees. (05:10:51) Minutes — Regular Meeting — August 5, 2014 - Page 12 1 MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Righeimer/Council Member Leece (05.:13:14) The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Leece, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer. Nays: None Absent: Council Member Genis and Council Member Monahan Motion carried: 3-0-2 ACTION: Approved Warrant Resolution No. 2520, to be read by title only and further reading waived. 4. FINAL MAP TRACT NO. 17639 LOCATED AT 643, 651 W. 17TH STREET AND 1695 SUPERIOR AVENUE, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA (05:13:18) Council Member Monahan returned to the dais at 11:15 p.m. (05:13:50) Public Comments: Speaker, spoke regarding final tract maps and variances. (05:13:25) MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Righeimer/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger (05:14:46) The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Leece, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer. Nays: None Absent: Council Member Genis Motion carried: 4-0-1 ACTION: City Council approved the Final Map for Tract No. 17639 and authorized signing of the Map by the City Clerk and the City Engineer. 5. FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 17649 LOCATED AT 687 VICTORIA STREET, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA (05:15:00) Public Comments: Speaker, spoke regarding the tract map and variances. (05:15:01) Council Member Genis returned to the dais at 11:16 p.m. (05:16:45) Minutes — Regular Meeting — August 5, 2014 - Page 13 MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger (05:18:05) 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. 17649 and authorized signing of the Map by the City Clerk and the City Engineer. 8. CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 14-51 AMENDING THE COSTA MESA 2000 GENERAL PLAN FOR THE SECOND CYCLE OF 2014: GP -13-02 FOR 125 EAST BAKER STREET; AND GP -14-01 FOR 320 EAST 18TH STREET (05:18:13) Public Comments: Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the amendment of the General Plan. (05:18:31) Speaker, spoke in opposition to the amendment of the General Plan. (05:22:08) Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the amendment of the General Plan. (05:23:05) MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Righeimer (05:25:02) The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer. Nays: Council Member Leece Absent: None Motion carried: 4-1 Council Member Leece spoke on why she would not be supporting the item (05:25:14) ACTION: City Council adopted Resolution No. 14-51, to be read by title only and waived further reading, amending the Costa Mesa 2000 General Plan for the second cycle of 2014, in accordance with the Council's actions taken on General Plan Amendments Nos. GP -13-02 and GP -14-01. Minutes — Regular Meeting — August 5, 2014 - Page 14 1 9. EXTENSION OF FTOG, INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR INTERIM BUYER SUPPORT (05:25:36) Public Comments: Speaker, inquired on why the City is using multiple companies. (05:25:36) MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Righeimer (05:27:58) 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 an Amendment to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with FTOG, Inc. to provide Interim Buyer services for six (months) with an increase to the PSA in the amount of $48,600, while the City completes the hiring process for the full-time permanent Buyer position. 10. AMENDMENT THREE TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SCIENTIA CONSULTING GROUP, INC. (05:27:05) Public Comments: Speaker, inquired as to why the City is using multiple companies. (05:27:15) MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger (05:28:00) 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 Minutes — Regular Meeting — August 5, 2014 - Page 15 1 ACTION: 1. City Council approved Amendment Three to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Scientia Consulting Group, Inc. (Scientia) increasing the compensation limit from $103,000 to $281,880; and 2. Authorized the City's Chief Executive Officer (City CEO) to sign the amended PSA with Scientia Consulting Group, Inc. in the amount of $281,880; and 3. Authorized the City CEO to sign the purchase requisition for the amendment PSA; and 4. Approved Budget Adjustment No. 15-006 to appropriate available fund balance in the Narcotics Asset Forfeiture Fund in the amount of $169,936 to fund 95% of the total cost of the amended compensation limit. The remaining 5% ($8,944) will come from the approved consulting funds in the Fiscal Year 2014-15 budget of the I.T. Department. 11. AMENDMENT ONE TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MISSION VIEJO (05:28:04) Public Comments: Speaker, inquired as to why using multiple companies. (05:28:10) MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger (05:28:37) 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 approved Amendment One to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with the City of Mission Viejo (Consultant) increasing the compensation limit from $49,999 to $99,999; and 2. Authorized the City's Chief Executive Officer (City CEO) to sign the amended PSA with the Consultant increasing the compensation by $50,000; and 3. Authorized the City CEO to sign the purchase requisition for the amended PSA. Minutes — Regular Meeting — August 5, 2014 - Page 16 1 CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS (05:28:42) Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, spoke on the 60th Anniversary event and investigation. (05:29:06) Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding the Police Association negotiations. (05:29:51) COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS ON CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS (05:31:29) Mayor Righeimer requested the policy for pulling items from Consent Calendar. (05:31:36) Council Member Genis indicated that the public has been able to pull items for years. (05:32:26) REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE ADJOURNM7Ni Mayor and the City Council adjourned the meeting at 11:34 p.m. &el -d&. CITY CLERK Minutes — Regular Meeting — August 5, 2014 - Page 17