HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-06-2024 MinutesREGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 - MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER —The Closed Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens at
5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros (Arrived 5:14 p.m.), Council
Member Harper, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern
Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NONE.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
APN: 424-051-23; Property: 778 Shalimar Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Agency Negotiators: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Dominic Bulone
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
City Council recessed at 5:02 p.m. for Closed Session.
Closed Session adjourned at 5:54 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The Regular City Council and Housing Authority meeting was called to
order by Mayor Stephens at 6:05 p.m.
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — A video was played of the National
Anthem and the mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION — Led by Pastor Phil Eyskens, Lighthouse Church.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper,
Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and
Mayor Stephens.
Absent: None.
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CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT — No reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS:
The Mayor recognized the Costa Mesa Pony 13U All -Stars and 10U Sox.
The Mayor recognized the Costa Mesa Little League 101J, 11 U and 12U All -Stars, and Major
Dodgers.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Speaker, spoke against the traffic calming measures on West 1 gt" Street, provided photos, and
the potential effects on emergency response times.
Speaker, spoke on the no loitering or camping in vehicles signage at Fairview Park, and would
like the 4 hour time limit changed to 6 hours, and spoke on monitoring the parking at Fairview
Park.
Scott Glabb, spoke on the Costa Mesa High School football team, invited the City Council to
attend the football games, and spoke on sponsorship of the team.
Terri Fuqua, Costa Mesa, spoke on people camping in cars and vans all day at Fairview park
and requested additional park rangers for enforcement.
Aayush Manapat, Policy Intern, representing Orange County Supervisor Foley's office,
provided an update on the activities of the Supervisor's office.
Speaker, Costa Mesa, spoke on resources for the homeless, and spoke on safe parking for the
homeless.
Roberto Herrera, Resilience Orange County, requested audio Spanish translation be available
on YouTube, requested the agendas be published earlier, spoke on the alleyway on Plumer
Street, and requested a crosswalk at the intersection of Placentia Avenue and Center Street.
Alberta Mirisciotti spoke in support of a beekeeping ordinance.
Marcel Arriba, Costa Mesa, requested audio Spanish translation be available on YouTube.
Greg Tennell, Costa Mesa, spoke against third party animal licensing and requested the
process be brought in house.
Speaker, requested the Spanish agendas be published earlier, and requested the Costa Mesa
recycling center be reopened.
Speaker, requested a crosswalk at Placentia Avenue and Center Street, spoke on alleys at
Valencia Street, and spoke on animals and taxes.
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Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, thanked staff, the Police Department, Mayor Stephens, and
Council Members Marr and Reynolds for their support of the Costa Mesa Grand Prix, and
spoke in support of biking and walking in Costa Mesa.
Speaker, invited City Council to a meeting on August 17t" regarding alleyways near Center
Street.
Carmen Ramirez, Costa Mesa, requested a crosswalk at Center Street and Placentia Avenue,
thanked the City for translation services and including them in community meetings, and spoke
on youth in the community playing safely in the parks.
Scott Carroll, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, spoke on upcoming townhall meetings regarding
the transition to the new waste collection system.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Council Member Harper thanked Scott Glabb for his service on the Parks and Community
Services Commission, spoke on homelessness in the community, requested the agenda to be
posted earlier, spoke in support of beekeeping, spoke on dog licensing, spoke on noise
complaints from rumble strips along Adams Avenue, and spoke on the complaint from Karen
Millard regarding being overbilled by the Sanitary District and the response from the Sanitary
District.
Council Member Marr expressed apologies for not attending the last meeting, spoke on the
Costa Mesa Grand Prix, spoke on the meeting videos being posted in Spanish, spoke on the
Orange Coast College Recycling Center, and spoke on the Costa Mesa Sanitary District Town
Hall meetings and outreach on the new waste collection system.
Council Member Reynolds spoke on the Costa Mesa Grand Prix, spoke on the Newport -Mesa
Resource Fair and swimming lessons, spoke in support of the pop up bike lanes, thanked
Sergio Escobar and Ivis Torres for their work in the community, spoke on the City's values and
making meetings more accessible, spoke on compassion, inquired on pet licensing, spoke on
the Fairview Park Master Plan process and the next meeting will be held on Wednesday,
September 4t" at the Senior Center, and spoke on traffic calming requests.
Council Member Chavez praised the Police Department for their responsiveness, and
improvement in community relations, spoke on the August 11t" back to school event on
Shalimar Drive, spoke on the Tuesday, August 13th prayer walk at Shalimar Park, spoke on the
intersection at Placentia Avenue and Center Street, spoke in support of translating YouTube
videos, and requested staff address speeding concerns at the intersection of Mesa Verde
West and Country Club Road.
Council Member Gameros spoke on positive changes in the community and the Police
Department's involvement, spoke on the upcoming workshop on August 9t" on the Fairview
Developmental Center, spoke on the August 15t" free housing workshop, spoke on the city
recruiting in the Police Department, thanked the Police Department cadets for traffic control
during the Orange County Fair, spoke on pool safety, and spoke on the City of the Arts and Art
Venture opening day at Norma Hertzog Community Center on August 14tn
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Mayor Pro Tem Harlan spoke on school starting on Monday, August 19t", spoke on the
demolition derby event at the Orange County Fair, spoke on the concerts in the park, the
Raiders Training Camp, attending the 1st annual car show at Ganahl Lumber, and requested
an update on the park rangers at Harper Park.
Mayor Stephens spoke on the Raiders Training Camp, spoke on Dan Krikorian appointed as
head basketball coach at Chapman University, spoke in support of Spanish translation for
YouTube, spoke in support of posting the agendas earlier, spoke in support of researching
Placentia Avenue and Center Street safety measures, thanked Costa Mesa TV for their work
at the council meetings, spoke on attending the Costa Mesa Grand Prix, spoke on the issues
at Clearbrook Lane and spoke on a -bike safety.
REPORT — CITY MANAGER — Ms. Farrell Harrison, reported on the park rangers at Harper
Park, that staff is exploring Spanish translation services and YouTube options, staff will
research Placentia Avenue and Center Street safety measures, and thanked public
commenters for their kind words toward staff.
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Harper
MOTION: Approve the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper, Council
Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: Council Member Gameros recused himself on item 3 the Warrant Resolution due to
his wife being employed by Priceless Pet Rescue.
Motion carried: 7-0
PROCEDURAL WAIVER: WAIVE THE FULL READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS
ACTION:
City Council and Housing Authority approved the reading by title only and waived further
reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
2. READING FOLDER
ACTION:
City Council received and filed Claims received by the City Clerk and authorized staff to
reject any and all Claims: Subro Claims, Inc. on behalf of Geico Ins. for Alex
Hernandez, Ashley Ned, Mercury Ins. for Richard Chamberlin, Zoe Marie Neria
Percival.
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3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION
Council Member Gameros recused himself on this item due to his wife being employed
by Priceless Pet Rescue.
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2721.
4. MINUTES
ACTION:
City Council approved the minutes of the regular meeting of July 16, 2024.
5. AGREEMENT FOR A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM BETWEEN THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA AND NEWPORT-MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2026
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the agreement for a School Resource Officer (SRO) Program
between the City of Costa Mesa and Newport -Mesa Unified School District
(NMUSD) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.
6. SERVICE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES PERTAINING
TO IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY'S LAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (TESSA)
UPDATE
ACTION:
1. City Council authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to increase the total
compensation by $90,000 to a not -to -exceed amount of $1,300,856, in substantially
the form as approved by the City Attorney.
2. Authorized the City Manager to approve future amendments to the agreement with
Tyler Technologies in an amount not -to -exceed $100,000.
7. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF FORD FLEET VEHICLES
ACTION:
1. City Council authorized by minute action, that compliance with the bidding
requirements and procedures is inefficient and not in the best interest of the city,
based on identified conditions and supported by substantial evidence.
2. Authorized the purchase of Ford fleet vehicles from local authorized Ford
dealerships.
3. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents for
the purchase of new and replacement Ford fleet vehicles as approved in Fiscal Year
2024-2025, and as approved during the annual budget.
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-------------------------------------END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ----------------------------------------
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-55, Public Hearings begin at 7:00 p.m.)
1. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE
FIRST AMENDMENT (DA-20-05) TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA-94-01)
BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THE INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE
OF THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB ALLOWING FOR A 20-YEAR TIME EXTENSION THAT
WOULD EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2044; AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO
THE RATE AND METHODOLOGY FOR CALCULATING TRAFFIC IMPACT FEES;
AND, AMENDING PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SETBACK OF A FUTURE
PARKING STRUCTURE; FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3333 FAIRVIEW ROAD
Ex Parte Communications:
Council Members Reynolds met with the applicant.
Mayor Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Harlan, Marr, Gameros, and Chavez spoke with the
applicant.
Presentation by Mr. Aldana, Assistant Planner.
The Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club spoke on the item.
Discussion ensued on the applicant continuing to work with the City on potential
changes such as a pathway, bike lanes, and the parking area.
Public Comments:
Marc Vukcevich spoke on the potential uses at the site, the amount of parking, and is
opposed to the parking structure.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Council Member Harper
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper,
Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor
Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council found, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, that the project is
within the scope of the June 20, 1994-certified Final Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) #1045 (State Clearing House No. 94021036) for the Auto Club Expansion
project. The effects of the project were examined in the 1994 FEIR, and all feasible
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mitigation measures and alternatives developed in the 1994 FEIR are incorporated
into this project and no new mitigation measures are required. Therefore, the 1994
FEIR for the Automobile Club Expansion project is determined to be adequate to
serve as the environmental documentation for this project, that no further
environmental review is required, and that all requirements of CEQA are satisfied.
2. Introduced for first reading, by title only, Ordinance 2024-10 approving the First
Amendment (DA-20-05) to the Automobile Club of Southern California Development
Agreement (DA-94-01) to allow for a 20-year time extension that would expire
October 31, 2044; to amend provisions pertaining to the rate and methodology for
calculating traffic impact fees; and to amend provisions related to the setback of a
future parking structure.
City Council recessed into a break at 8:31 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 8:48 p.m.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-02 AMENDING TITLE 13 (PLANNING, ZONING AND
DEVELOPMENT) OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH
AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, AND A FEE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN -LIEU FEE SCHEDULE
Presentation by Ms. Gregg, Contract Planner.
Discussion ensued on in -lieu fees, whether other cities have an affordable housing
ordinance and in -lieu fees, development agreements, the $2.5 million trust fund, and
housing opportunity sites.
Public Comments:
Adam Wood, Building Industry Association, requested an update on the rezoning
process, spoke on sluggish home sales, and the need to build units.
Jenn Tanaka, Costa Mesa, spoke on the need to build housing and spoke on in -lieu
fees, revisiting the fees on a regular basis and including the wording to the ordinance.
Speaker, Resilience Orange County, spoke on housing insecurity, spoke in support of
low and very low options for rental units, spoke in support of on -site production instead
of in -lieu fees, and to have the ordinance apply to as many developments as possible.
Betsy Densmore spoke on the need for housing for working class people, spoke on
in -lieu fees and market changes, and spoke in support of 15% of the units to be for
those who work in the city.
Speaker, echoed previous speaker, spoke in support of higher density, spoke on
rezoning north Costa Mesa, spoke on rental property changes, spoke on considering
Area Median Income (AMI) and noted that it changes yearly, and spoke on the need for
attainable housing not just affordable housing.
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Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of the ordinance as currently
written, spoke on lowering the threshold of units and to raise the percentage of low and
very low income units, and spoke on defining the purpose of the trust fund.
Kathy Esfahani, Costa Mesa Affordable Housing Coalition, spoke on the need for
affordable housing, and spoke on strengthening the inclusionary housing ordinance by
lowering the threshold from 50 to 30 units.
Speaker, inquired on the benefit of building more housing, and spoke on finding
affordable housing in other areas.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation regarding in -lieu fees, lower the project
threshold from 50 units to 30 units, require every two years a review of the in -lieu fee
threshold, and agendize within the next two months the affordable housing trust fund to
discuss its purpose, intent, and goals.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Harper
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Receive and file the report.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Mayor Pro Tern Harlan
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Approve staff recommendation with the project threshold at 50
units, change the in -lieu fee to a flat $10 fee and review every year, and bring back the
affordable housing trust fund for discussion, clarification, and direction.
Mayor Stephens requested to change the number of threshold units to 30, to change
the review to every two years, and to agendize the affordable housing trust for
clarification.
Council Member Chavez (1st) and Mayor Pro Tern Harlan (2nd) agreed to change the
review to every two years.
Council Member Chavez noted that the affordable housing trust fund was already
included in his motion.
Council Member Harper requested the $2.5 million of affordable housing trust fund be
dedicated to any form of homeownership in Costa Mesa.
City Attorney Hall Barlow explained that the request could not be considered as the item
is not on the agenda and will be agendized at a future date.
Discussion ensued on the $10 in -lieu fee and the project threshold at 50 units.
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SUBSTITUTE MOTION /SECOND: Council Member Chavez/ Mayor Pro Tern Harlan
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Approve staff recommendation with the project threshold at 50
units, change the in -lieu fee to a flat $10 fee and review every two years, and bring back
the affordable housing trust fund for discussion, clarification, and direction.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Harper, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and
Mayor Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, and Council Member
Reynolds.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 4-3
ACTION:
1. 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 and subsequent
Affordable Housing In -Lieu . Fee will not have a significant impact on the
environment.
2. Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-02, approving the Affordable Housing Ordinance and
amending Title 13 to establish the affordable housing requirements for certain new
residential development projects.
3. Adopted a fee resolution establishing the affordable housing in -lieu fee.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Mayor Pro Tern Harlan
MOTION: Consider New Business item No. 3 next.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper, Council
Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
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NEW BUSINESS:
3. GENERAL PLAN (PSCR-24-0001) AND RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVE OVERLAY
DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT SCREENING REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON A 1.77 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 220 VICTORIA
PLACE ("VICTORIA PLACE")
Presentation by Mr. Mendez, Senior Planner.
Public Comments:
Speaker, spoke on development and the need for small businesses.
Cynthia McDonald spoke on density, spoke on the live/work concept and how it would
impact the trip count, spoke on improvements to Victoria Place, and spoke on engaging
the public and visioning.
ACTION:
City Council provided input on the General Plan Amendment associated with the
proposed development of 40 residential units for the property located at 220 Victoria
Place.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Harper/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Reorder the agenda to consider New Business item No. 6, then New Business item
No. 5, and reschedule New Business item No. 1 and New Business item No. 4 to the next
regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
Discussion ensued on which items to consider and which items to defer to the next meeting.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Harper/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Reorder the agenda to consider New Business item No. 6, then New Business item
No. 5, then New Business item No. 4, and reschedule New Business item No. 1 to the next
regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper, Council
Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
1. CITY COUNCIL FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE TO INCREASE CITY COUNCIL
COMPENSATION
ACTION:
City Council continued the item to the next regularly scheduled meeting.
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6. APPROVE PROPOSED DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS FOR SHALIMAR PARK
Presentation by Mr. Sethuraman, Public Works Director.
Community Works Design Group, spoke on the item.
Public Comments:
David Martinez spoke in support of Plan A.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Harper
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation.
Council Member Reynolds requested to add security lighting for evening play.
Council Member Chavez (1st) and Council Member Harper (2nd) agreed to the change.
Mr. Sethuraman clarified the lighting is included in the project.
Discussion ensued on traffic calming measures.
Council Member Reynolds requested the structure at the entrance have an electrical
component for movie nights.
Council Member Chavez (1st) and Council Member Harper (2nd) agreed to the change.
Ms. Reyes, Deputy City Manager confirmed that the city has portable projectors to hold
movies in the park.
Council Member Chavez requested to add a barbeque to the design.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Harper
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation, add security lighting for evening play, staff to
explore traffic calming measures, and adding a barbeque.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper,
Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor
Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
City Council approved the conceptual park design Plan B and provided direction to add
security lighting for evening play, explore traffic calming measures, and adding a
barbeque for the proposed improvements at Shalimar Park, 782 Shalimar Drive, Costa
Mesa.
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MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Council Member Chavez
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: Council Member Harper.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 6-1
5. COSTA MESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Presentation by Ms. Jakher, Assistant to the City Manager.
Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce spoke on the item.
Public Comments: None.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Continue the item to a later date and bring back more details on the
financials.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper,
Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor
Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
City Council continued the item to a later date and directed staff to bring back more
details on the financials.
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4. UPDATES TO POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING AND COMPENSATION RELATED
TO POLICE RECRUIT, POLICE CADET, POLICE RESERVE OFFICER AND
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER POSITIONS
Presentation by Ms. Farrell Harrison, City Manager.
Public Comments:
Ralph Taboada spoke in support of the item but encouraged the Council to defer the
$211 thousand appropriation until to the mid -year budget review.
Jenn Tanaka echoed the previous speaker and inquired on the path to fill vacancies.
David Martinez agreed with the previous speakers, and would have liked to see the item
considered with the budget.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Gameros/Mayor Stephens
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper,
Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor
Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council authorized and approved staffing changes as follows:
a. Authorized an increase of 5.0 FTE for Police Cadet
b. Authorized an increase of 2.5 FTE for Police Reserve Officer
2. Approved Resolution Number 2024-38 establishing full-time pay rate and
benefits for Police Recruit.
3. Approved Resolution Number 2024-39 revising the pay rate for Police
Reserve Officer.
4. Appropriated $211,000 in the FY 2024/2025 Police Department's General
Fund budget to cover the estimated costs of the additional 5.0 FTE Police
Cadets.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS — NONE.
ADJOURNMENT — Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 12:42 a.m.
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Minutes adopted on this Wd day of September, 2024.
ATTEST:
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Brenda Gree , City Clerk
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