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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
JANUARY 16, 2024 - MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER —The Closed Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens at
4:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Marr (Arrived 4:12 p.m.), Council Member
Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.
Absent: Council Member Gameros and Council Member Harper.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dennis D'Alessio spoke on case no. 4 regarding 1963 Wallace Ave.
Alisha Patterson spoke on case no. 4 regarding 1963 Wallace Ave.
Steve Cedar spoke on case no. 4 regarding 1963 Wallace Ave.
Steve Sheldon spoke on case no. 4 regarding 1963 Wallace Ave.
Grant Hermes spoke on case no. 2 regarding 440 Fair Dr. and 1779 Newport Blvd.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 (a)
Agency Designated Representative: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager and Alma
Reyes, Deputy City Manager
Name of Employee Organization: Costa Mesa Firefighters Association (CMFA).
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION — ONE CASE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Costa Mesa; People of State of Cal. v. D'Alessio Investments
LLC, et al.
440 Fair Dr. and 1779 Newport Blvd.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2020-01170520
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3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION — ONE CASE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: D'Alessio Investments LLC v. City of Costa Mesa
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2020-01132646
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION — ONE CASE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Costa Mesa v. D'Alessio; 1963 Wallace Ave.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2020-01133479
City Council recessed at 4:21 p.m. for Closed Session.
Closed Session adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER —The Regular City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency, and Housing Authority meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens at 6:00 p.m.
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Chara Wondercheck.
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION — Led by Ian Stevenson, Trellis.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr Council
Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan and Mayor Stephens.
Absent: Council Member Harper.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT —,No reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS:
The Mayor recognized Police Service Dog Bodi's Retirement.
The Mayor recognized Jennifer Le, Economic and Development Services Director.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Ida Wolf requested the large ice machine and blinds to be fixed at the Senior Center, and
spoke on the Soup Kitchen needing a fence.
Charlene Ashendorf spokg on the Art Exhibit opening at the Senior Center, and introduced
Ellie Brouse, who spoke on her art exhibit.
Dr. Wes Smith, Superintendent, Newport Mesa Unified School District, praised the leadership
in the City.
Flo Martin spoke on the Pledge of Allegiance and is thankful for living in the United States.
Speaker, spoke on Domestic Violence and assisting individuals and families.
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Kim Hendricks spoke on Fairview Park.
Marc Vukcevich spoke on housing, Assembly Bill 413 regarding not parking within 20 feet of
crosswalks and requested markings or signage, and spoke on bicycle and scooter storage.
Speaker, extended personal thanks to Ms. Le, thanked the Public Works Department for the
installation of the raised crosswalks at Pomona Avenue and Sterling Avenue and at Meyer
Place and Bay Street, and for the new Hawk signal and crosswalk at Wilson Park, thanked the
City Manager and Parks and Community Services Department for opening up West Side park
space, and thanked the Finance and Police Departments for the animal shelter contract.
Urson Russell, Costa Mesa Brief reporter, spoke on previous reports on Measure AA and
Measure BB and is working on a follow up story regarding Fairview Park and future plans, and
requested a meeting with Kelly Dalton, Fairview Park Administrator, City Manager Farrell
Harrison, and/or Council Member Reynolds.
Latricia Ortiz spoke on receiving flyers for events at Shalimar Park and requested information
on future activities, and spoke on street sweeping on Wednesdays and patrolling for parked
cars.
Speaker, spoke on Fairview Park, archeological sites, and native species.
Cynthia McDonald spoke on the Environmental Impact Report for the Emergency Operations
Center, and the proposed Helicopter Pad.
Alexander Haberbush, attorney, spoke against a proposed conditional use permit for a retail
cannabis store at 1858 Newport Blvd, and spoke against the proliferation of cannabis
businesses.
Speaker, congratulated Bodi on retirement, requested insurance for his future veterinary care,
and spoke against the Helicopter Pad at the Emergency Operations Center.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Council Member Gameros wished all a Happy New Year and thanked all students for
attending.
Council Member Marr wished all a Happy New Year and spoke on being available to meet with
the public.
Council Member Reynolds shared optimism for the upcoming year, spoke on projects coming
to fruition, spoke on the lighted crosswalk on Wilson Street, spoke on the Tenant Protection
Ordinance workshop, and spoke on hearing from the public.
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Council Member Chavez thanked staff for traffic slowing measures at Meyer Street and
Pomona Avenue, spoke on street vendors blocking sidewalks and requested more patrolling
between Wallace Avenue and Pomona Avenue on 19t" Street, spoke on a lack of ticketing on
Charle Street, and spoke on the Costa Mesa 311 App for reporting purposes.
Mayor Pro Tern Harlan thanked Costa Mesa United for the Charity Golf Tournament the
Gordon Bowley Charity Classic, spoke on the Fairview Developmental Center Workshops,
requested an update on the noise study for The 12 gym, and requested to remove the
plexiglass in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Stephens spoke on attending the Apartment Association of Orange County meeting and
being recognized for the Tenant Protection Ordinance, spoke on attending an event for the
Orange County Youth Sports Foundation, spoke on the Arts and Learning Conservatory show
called Music of the March at Barclay Theater, spoke on attending the Gordon Bowley Charity
Classic event, congratulated Jake Knapp for playing his first PGA tour event, and spoke on
adjourning the meeting in memory of Shawn Davidson.
REPORT — CITY MANAGER — NONE.
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY — Ms. Hall Barlow reported that a mediated settlement has been
reached for Leaman v. the City of Costa Mesa with no damages paid by the City and a waiver
of costs only.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Marr
MOTION: Approve the Consent Calendar except for Item Nos. 10 and 12.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council
Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Harper.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 6-0
1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: WAIVE THE FULL READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS
ACTION:
City Council, Agency Board, and Housing Authority approved the reading by title only
and waived full reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
2. READING FOLDER
ACTION:
City Council received and filed Claims received by the City Clerk: George Abrina,
Forrest Ascarrunz, Teresa Beck, Noreen Becker, Bryan Bennani, Automobile Club as
Subrogee of Bryan Bennani, Andrea Grigsby, Amelia Salehpour, Antonio Urresti.
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3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2710.
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ACTION:
City Council approved the minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 2023 and the
Study Session meeting of December 12, 2023.
5. REVIEW AND APPROVE RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR
FOR 2024
ACTION:
City Council reviewed and approved City Council Meeting Calendar for 2024 and
cancelled the Tuesday, November 5, 2024, City Council Meeting due to Election Day.
6. APPROVAL OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRANSPORTATION
CORRIDOR AGENCIES
ACTION:
City Council approved the Mayor's appointments to the Transportation Corridor
Agencies (TCA): Appointee - Mayor John Stephens and Alternate - Councilmember
Arlis Reynolds.
7. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-01 AMENDING
TITLE 13 (PLANNING, ZONING, AND DEVELOPMENT) OF THE COSTA MESA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE CITY'S OUTDOOR DINING PROVISIONS
(CODE AMENDMENT PCTY-23-0002)
ACTION:
City Council gave second reading to and adopted Ordinance No. 2024-01 approving
Code Amendment PCTY-23-0002, amending Title 13 (Planning, Zoning, and
Development) of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code to modify the City's Outdoor Dining
provisions.
8. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE RETIREMENT OF POLICE SERVICE DOG BODI AND
THE SALE OF POLICE SERVICE DOG BODI TO OFFICER GEORGE MARIDAKIS
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the retirement of Police Service Dog Bodi after five years of
outstanding service to the community.
2. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the purchase agreement for the
sale of Police Service Dog Bodi to Officer George Maridakis.
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9. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF DATA ANALYTICS SOFTWARE
WITH PEREGRINE
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the purchase of data analytics software based on pricing
provided through a cooperative agreement with the City of Fremont, No.21-0113.
2. Authorized the purchase of data analytics software under the awarded Organized
Retail Theft Prevention Grant (ORT) with Peregrine Technologies in the amount of
$315,000.
3. Authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Peregrine
Technologies in a form approved by the City Attorney.
11. PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
KETCHUM-LIBOLT PARK EXPANSION PROJECT
ACTION:
1. City Council awarded the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Architerra
Design Group, Inc., 10221-A Trademark Street, Rancho Cucamonga, California in
an amount not to exceed $193,098 for the design of improvements and expansion of
Ketchum-Libolt Park located at 2150 Maple Street, Costa Mesa.
2. Authorized an additional ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $19,310 as
needed for any unforeseen costs related to this project.
3. Authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the PSA and any future
amendments to the agreement within Council authorized limits.
13. ACCEPTANCE OF THE JACK HAMMETT SPORTS COMPLEX EXPANSION
PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-05
ACTION:
1. City Council accepted the work performed by Horizons Construction Company
International, Inc., 432 West Meats Avenue, Orange, California 92865, for the Jack
Hammett Sports Complex Expansion Project, City Project No. 21-05, and authorized
the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
2. Authorized the City Manager to release the Labor and Material Bond seven (7)
months after the filing date and release the Faithful Performance Bond at the
conclusion of the one-year warranty period. Retention monies have been released
pursuant to Public Contract Code 7107(c).
14. CLEAN MOBILITY OPTIONS PILOT PROGRAM AND OCTA PROJECT V GRANT
FOR COMMUNITY BASED TRANSIT
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-01, approving participation in the Clean
Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program.
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2. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-02, approving the submittal of a grant application for
the Community -Based Transit/Circulators Program (Project V) under the Orange
County Transportation Authority's (OCTA's) Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program (CTFP).
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
SHALIMAR PARK EXPANSION PROJECT
Public Comments: None.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr,
Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Harper.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 6-0
ACTION:
1. City Council awarded Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Community Works
Design Group, Inc., 7111 Indiana Avenue, Suite 300, Riverside, California in an
amount not to exceed $158,970 for the design of improvements and expansion of
Shalimar Park.
2. Authorized an additional ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $15,897 as
needed for any unforeseen costs related to this project.
3. Authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the PSA and any future
amendments to the agreement within Council authorized limits.
12. AWARD OF THE LED LIGHTING INSTALLATION AT CITY PARKS AND ATHLETIC
FACILITIES PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 23-09
Public Comments. -
Speaker, spoke on considering the impact on neighbors when lighting is installed.
Cynthia McDonald thanked staff for the Tennis Center lighting.
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MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Harlan/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr,
Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Harper.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 6-0
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted plans, specifications, and working details for the LED Lighting
Installation at City Parks and Athletic Facilities Project, City Project No. 23-09.
2. Authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a Public Works Agreement
(PWA) in the amount of $759,700, and future contract amendments within City
Council authorized limits to RMF Contracting, Inc., 1523 North Harmony Circle,
Anaheim, California 92807.
3. Authorized a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $75,970 for
unforeseen construction and miscellaneous costs related to the project.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-55, Public Hearings begin at 7:00 p.m.)
1. REVIEW OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY PLANNING
APPLICATION 22-45 FOR A NEW PUBLIC CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL ("VISTA
MERIDIAN GLOBAL ACADEMY") AND A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
SMALL CAR PARKING LOCATED AT 1620 SUNFLOWER AVENUE
Presentation by Gabriel Villalobos, Assistant Planner.
Dr. Don Wilson, Superintendent, Vista Meridian Academy, spoke on the project, spoke
on their Charter, and spoke on the school curriculum.
Mr. Joseph Smith, Land Use Consultant, spoke on the Conditional Use Permit and land
use matters.
Eric Nguyen, Property Owner, spoke in support of the project.
Public Comments:
Written communications received from Daniel Bistany, Justin Nassie, Wallid Kazi, Anna
Schlotzhauer and Jim Bergman, and Ed Salcedo.
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Dr. Wes Smith, Superintendent, Newport Mesa Unified School District, Smith spoke on
Proposition 39, the charter, the legal notices to the school district, spoke on the impact
to the school district, expressed concern on the single ingress/egress, and requested
the Council to deny the application.
Speaker, spoke in favor of the item.
Speaker, spoke on the legal notices to the school district, and spoke in opposition of the
item.
Jeff Trader, Assistant Superintendent of Newport Mesa Unified School District, spoke
on the average daily attendance, and spoke in opposition of the item.
Speaker, spoke in favor of the item.
Sue Ann Evans, legal counsel for Newport Mesa Unified School District, spoke in
opposition of the item.
Victor Jimenez, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of the item.
Christine Flores spoke in favor of the item.
Toby Nguyen, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of the item.
Trent Speier, Principal of Vista Meridian Global Academy, spoke in favor of the item.
Speaker, spoke in opposition of the item.
Brianna Williams, spoke in favor of the item.
Robert Sterling, spoke in opposition of the item.
Dianne Russell, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of the item and on the flow of traffic.
Speaker, spoke in opposition of the item.
Dr. Liz Dorn Parker, spoke in opposition of the item.
Marc Vukcevich, questioned if the item creates a school zone.
Speaker, spoke in favor of the item.
Ricardo Vazquez spoke in favor of the item.
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Speaker, spoke in favor of the item.
Speaker, spoke in opposition of the item.
Speaker, spoke in favor of the item.
City Council recessed into a break at 9:30.
City Council reconvened at 9:42.
The applicant requested a continuance of the item.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Mayor Pro Tem Harlan
MOTION: Continue the item.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Harlan and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, and
Council Member Reynolds.
Absent: Council Member Harper.
Abstain: None.
Motion failed: 2-4-1
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Gameros/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Uphold the Planning Commission's decision.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr,
Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Pro Tern Harlan.
Nays: Mayor Stephens.
Absent: Council Member Harper.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 5-1-1
ACTION:
City Council upheld the Planning Commission's decision to deny Planning Application
22-45.
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2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 13 (PLANNING, ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT)
OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH AFFORDABLE
HOUSING REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Presentation by Nancy Huynh, Principal Planner.
Public Comments:
Written communications received from Priscilla Rocco, Jenn Tanaka, and Adam Wood,
representing the Building Industry Association.
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on in -lieu fees.
Adam Wood, Building Industry Association, spoke on State mandates, stated the
ordinance is not incentive based, spoke on project threshold size, compared the
ordinance to other cities, and spoke on exemptions for development agreements.
Jenn Tanaka spoke on Measure K and housing, spoke on in -lieu fees, and spoke on
market rate housing.
Marc Vukcevich spoke on affordable housing and being competitive in the market.
Dianne Russell spoke in opposition of the ordinance as written.
Speaker, spoke on land value and expressed concern on the 10% and 5% thresholds in
the ordinance.
George Sakioka spoke on land dedication, affordability, and allowing an exemption. for
development agreements.
Kathy Esfahani, Affordable Housing Coalition, spoke in opposition of the ordinance as
written.
Christine Nolf spoke on increasing the inclusionary requirements.
Cynthia McDonald spoke in opposition of the ordinance as written.
Cesar Covarrubias, Executive Director of the Kennedy Commission, expressed concern
on the in -lieu fees and the current requirements for affordable housing.
Speaker, Resilience Orange County, spoke on increasing the affordability percentages
and spoke on renting affordability.
Speaker, spoke on increasing the affordability percentages and spoke on in lieu fees.
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MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Harlan/Mayor Stephens
MOTION: Continue the item to a date uncertain and bring back the ordinance for
Council consideration along with the in -lieu fee resolution.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Reynolds
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Approve staff recommendation with the following changes: set
the project threshold at 15 units instead of 10 units, for rental projects onsite production
required for projects greater than 50 units, set affordability requirements to be 60+
dwelling units per acre at 12% low income and 8% very low income and under 60 units
per acre maintain the staff recommendation at 6% low income and 4% very low income,
for ownership projects require payment of in lieu fees only, and change section 13-331
to read: "The following are the alternative options to fulfill the requirements of this
chapter if onsite production of affordable units is determined by the director or their
designee to be economically infeasible and would impose an extreme hardship, or if it is
determined to lead to a better planning result and/or additional affordable units. The
director or their designee's determination shall be made based upon evidence provided
by the applicant."
Mayor Stephens requested the exception of Development Agreements.
Council Member Marr (1st) and Council Member Reyolds (2nd) agreed to the change.
Council Member Chavez requested a flat rate of 10 low income units and 5 very low
income units at 50 units per acre.
Council Member Marr (1st) offered to change the motion to staff recommendation.
Council Member Chavez requested to exempt the South Coast Plaza property.
Council Member Marr (1st) did not agree to the change.
Discussion ensued on bringing the ordinance back with the in -lieu fee resolution at the
same time.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Continue meeting past midnight.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr,
Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Harper.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 6-0
Mayor Pro Tern Harlan and Council Member Chavez spoke on not supporting the item
due to wanting more time for consideration.
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SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Reynolds
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Approve staff recommendation with the following changes: set
the project threshold at 15 units instead of 10 units, for rental projects onsite production
required for projects greater than 50 units, set affordability requirements to be 60+
dwelling units per acre at 11 % low income or 7% very low income and under 60
dwelling units per acre at 6% low income or 4% very low income, for ownership projects
require payment of in lieu fees only, an exception for Development Agreements reading:
"Any residential project for which the city enters into a development agreement pursuant
to California Government Code Section 65964 that provides affordable housing
obligations equivalent to this chapter or alternative equivalent community benefits", and
in section 13-331 "The following are the alternative options to fulfill the requirements of
this chapter if onsite production of affordable units is determined by the director or their
designee to be economically infeasible and would impose an extreme hardship, or if it is
determined to lead to a better planning result and/or additional affordable units. The
director or their designee's determination shall be made based upon evidence provided
by the applicant."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds,
and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Chavez and Mayor Pro Tern Harlan.
Absent: Council Member Harper.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 4-2-1
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City Council found that the adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-02 is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3), General Rule in that the affordable housing ordinance will not have a
significant impact on the environment.
2. Gave first reading to Ordinance No. 2024-02 (PCTY-23-0001) modifying Title 13
(Planning, Zoning, and Development) of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code (CMMC) to
establish affordable housing requirements for new residential developments.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE.
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ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS — NONE.
ADJOURNMENT — Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 12:19 a.m. in memory of Shawn
Davidson.
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Minutes adopted on this 20t" day of February, 2024.
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Brenda GreerQCity Clerk
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