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Home My WebLink About02/02/2016 - City Council - Housing Authority - Successor Agency - Redevelopment Agency1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY — 5:45 P.M. February 2, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The Closed Session 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 Mensinger, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, Council Member Foley, and Council Member Genis Council Members Absent: Council Member Monahan PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS — NONE CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. to consider the following item: 1. Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) for one potential case. The City Council reconvened at 5:44 p.m. CALL TO ORDER (00:00:10) The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 5:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:24) — Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:01:00) Father Phil DeVaul, St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, Costa Mesa ROLL CALL (00:02:47) Present: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger Absent: None Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 2, 2016 - Page 1 Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Tom Hatch, City Attorney Thomas Duarte, Assistant Chief Executive Officer Rick Francis, Assistant Chief Executive Tamara Letourneau, Economic and Development Services Director Gary Armstrong, Public Services Director Ernesto Munoz, and City Clerk Brenda Green. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT (00:03:00) City Attorney stated no reportable action. • COIN: Council Members Ex Parte Communications pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2-238(b) — NONE ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:03:18) "Costa Mesa Minute" was played featuring upcoming events and activities in the community. PRESENTATIONS: (00:06:25) 1. Mayor's Award — Roger Neth (00:06:25) Roger Neth, retired Police Chief, accepted the Mayor's Award. PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:22:19) Speaker, spoke on the Fire Department's reorganization and ambulance transport. (00:23:09) Rob Gagne, President of the Firefighter's Association, spoke on the Fire Department's reorganization, staffing levels, ambulance transport; and a comment by Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer in the newspaper. (00:26:15) Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke on the recognition of Retired Police Chief Neth; and the Police Department. (00:32:50) Pastor Phil Eyskens from the Lighthouse Church, spoke on homelessness. (00:35:54) Beth Rafakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on the 1/5 Military Affairs Egg-stravaganza. (00:38:58) Speaker, spoke on leaderships; paramedic services; and Care Ambulance. (00:41:41) Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer'scomments. (00:44:48) Greg Tunnell, Costa Mesa, spoke on integrity and consequences. (00:45:56) Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 2, 2016 - Page 2 Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Fire Department's reorganization; paramedic service; and paying down the pension. (00:49:06) Al Melone, Costa Mesa, spoke on the dog park. (00:52:09) Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Fire Department's reorganization and ambulance transport, firefighters, and representation. (00:55:08) Jorge Miron, Costa Mesa, requested police patrol on Harbor Blvd. due to criminal activity. (00:58:08) Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Fire Department's reorganization and ambulance transport; and requested car drivers to pull over when they hear a siren. (00:59:48) Cindy Black, Costa Mesa, spoke on Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer's comments; the Smart Growth Initiative; Fairview Park Initiative; the Fairview Developmental Center; and the Coast Commission hearing. (01:02:01) COUNCIL MEMBER' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (01:05:15) Mayor Mensinger had no comments. (01:05:16) Council Member Foley spoke on the CHADD organization (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) conference in November. (01:05:19) Council Member Genis thanked the Costa Mesa Police Department's response to an incident; spoke on the Military Affairs Team and donations; League of Cities meeting on water conservation and to keep watering trees; Fairview Park; and spoke on ambulance service and transport. (01:06:30) Council Member Monahan spoke on the Fire Department's reorganization; the consultant study and figures; the Group Home Ordinance; drug activity; complemented the Police Department and Edison; and spoke on the Kaiser Elementary School Fundraiser. (01:14:15) Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer thanked the Police Department for a response to an incident; and spoke on the ambulance transport and costs. (01:19:40) REPORT — CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (01:28:58) CEO Hatch spoke on the Redhill Ave. overcrossing closure; and Fairview Development Center meeting and letter. (01:28:58) Rick Francis, Assistant Chief Executive Officer, presented a PowerPoint presentation providing an update on the homeless impacts and outreach. (01:31:22) Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 2, 2016 - Page 3 1 1 1 CONSENT CALENDAR (01:51:27) MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 5 except for 2. MOVED/SECOND Council Member Monahan/Council Member Foley The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer, and Mayor Mensinger Nays: None Absent: None Motions carried: 5-0 1. READING FOLDER a. Claims received by the City Clerk: Carol Cole, Alejandro Garcia, Jerry Palanjian, and Francisco Sanchez. ACTION: City Council received and filed. 3. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTION: City Council approved the minutes of January 19, 2016. 4. REFUND OF CASH DEPOSIT IN CONNECTION WITH ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. PS14-00696 FOR PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS AT 2183 MINER STREET, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA ACTION: City Council refunded the cash deposit in connection with Encroachment Permit No. PS14-00696 in the amount of $23,235.00 to Miner Partners LLC, 20201 SW Birch Street, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660. 5. POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT CONTRACT ACTION: City Council approved and authorized the Chief Executive Officer to execute the service agreement and any renewal amendments for an annual contract for uniforms and equipment through the City of Los Angeles Cooperative Agreement, Contract ID No. 59547 and Contract ID No. 59463, with Galls, LLC, effective February 2, 2016 through February 1, 2017, in an amount not to exceed $168,000 annually, with the option to renew for four additional one year terms, upon mutual agreement of both parties. Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 2, 2016 - Page 4 1 ----------------------------------- END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ----------------------------------- PUBLIC HEARINGS — 7:00 p.m. (Resolution No. 05-55): NONE OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: (01:52:24) 1. FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR AMENITIES/PORTABLE BLEACHERS (01:52:28) Staff report presented by CEO Tom Hatch, and Council Member Foley. (01:52:28) Discussion ensued on uses of portable bleachers; fair use credit hours; uses of the stadium; Park Development Fund; Park survey; and uses of park fees. (02:03:54) Public Comments: Jacob Haley, Principal of Costa Mesa High School, spoke on the partnership with the City and the item as an additional partnership opportunity. (02:07:31) Glen Fisher, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the partnership. (02:09:19) Henry Perez, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the partnership. (02:11:07) Patricia Villalpando, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the partnership. (02:13:05) Gay Royer, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the partnership. (02:16:10) Discussion ensued on fair use credit of hours; portable bleachers; 1.65 million budgeted for lights and moving forward with installation of lights at Kaiser School; discussions with school board members; no agreement on future costs; and costs of bleachers and rental of bleachers. (02:17:55) Dr. Kirk Bauermeister, Costa Mesa, spoke on the steps in the process. (02:32:14) Discussion ensued on the pool and Arts Theatre at Estancia High School. (02:40:58) Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 2, 2016 - Page 5 MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Foley The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer and Mayor Mensinger Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 5-0 ACTION: City Council approved up to $25,000 to begin a feasibility study for additional capital improvements to the new Mustangs Field (Facility) and authorized a letter of intent to the Newport -Mesa School District outlining the scope. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (06:04:04) 2. WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2550 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NOS. 16-01 "A" FOR $0.00; AND 16-02 FOR $2,201,946.23; AND CITY OPERATING EXPENSES FOR $2,798,600.72; AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID Public Comment: Al Melone, Costa Mesa, spoke on the payment to Larrys Building Materials for Pea Gravel at the Bark Park; and requested copies of permits. (02:46:10) Speaker, spoke on monies spent on medians, sober living task force, and Black Rock Construction. (02:50:45) MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Foley The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer and Mayor Mensinger Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 5-0 ACTION: City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2550. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (02:46:02) REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE (02:53:00) ADJOURNMENT (02:53:06) Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 2, 2016 - Page 6 1 1 The Mayor and City Council adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Minutes adopted on this/)►day of February, 2016. Stephen M. Mensinger, ATTEST: Brenda Green,_ City-'dlerk Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 2, 2016 - Page 7