HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-05-2025 MinutesREGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
AUGUST 5, 2025 - MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER - The Closed Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens at
4:11 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council
Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Absent: Council Member Buley.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1 )
Title: City Manager
2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(l)
Name of Case: RDK Group Holdings, LLC v. City of Costa Mesa,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30 2025 0149581 CU WM WJC
3.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(l )
Name of Case: City of Costa Mesa v. D'Alessio; 1963 Wallace Ave.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30 2020 01133479
4.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(l )
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
5.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
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 0'l132646
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6.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(l)
Name of Case: D'Alessio v. City of Costa Mesa, et al.,
United States District Court, Central District of CA, Case No. 8:25 cv 00679 DOC DFM
7.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1 )
Name of Case: Farrell Harrison v. City of Costa Mesa, et al.,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2025-01495293-CU-WM-CJC
City Council recessed at 4:13 p.m. for Closed Session.
Closed Session adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER - The Regular City Council and Housing Authority meeting was called to
order by Mayor Stephens at 6:08 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
Emeritus.
Led by Calvary Chapel Dave Manne, Pastor
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis (Leff at
10:00 p.m.), Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor
Stephens.
Absent: Council Member Buley.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT - No reportable action.
PRESENT ATIONS: NONE.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Continue New Business Item No. 3 to a future meeting.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council
Member Reynolds, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: Mayor Pro Tem Chavez.
Absent: Council Member Buley.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 5-1
PUBLIC COMMENTS - MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Veronica Anderson, Costa Mesa, spoke on troublesome issues on Puente Avenue including
trash, intoxicated individuals, and illegal activity, requested police patrols and permit parking.
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Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke on good governance, transparency, and spoke on
attending the housing meeting and suggested forming an advisory committee.
Margaret Freeman, Costa Mesa, spoke on troublesome issues on Puente Avenue regarding
parking, trash, and littering, and requested permit parking.
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, reported a road repair needed on the North side of Harbor Blvd
under the 405 freeway, spoke on ticketing e-bikes for speeding, spoke in support of an ethics
policy, spoke on the Fairview Developmental Center and rezoning, and requested a citizens
advisory committee.
Barrie Fisher, Costa Mesa, spoke on troublesome issues on Puente Avenue and requested
permit parking, spoke on parking and noise issues by sober living homes, and requested
increased police patrols.
Alfie Sanchez, Majestic Cycling, spoke on the Masters Crit Championships bike racing event
on August 10, 2025.
Nancy Jackson, Costa Mesa, League of Women Voters of Orange Coast, spoke in support of
compliance with the Brown Act.
Victor Valladares spoke on immigration issues.
Debbie Koken, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the Endemic agreement, and supports
maintaining Fairview Park as a natural habitat.
Shayanne Wright, Costa Mesa, spoke on pedestrian safety and accessibility at the
intersections of Rochester Blvd. and 1 8'h Street, and Harbor Blvd. and Newport Blvd.
Margo Farris spoke on the Tennis Center raising the prices and changing the fee structure and
requested the operators to be investigated.
David Martinez, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of Consent Calendar item no. 8 regarding the
Newport Blvd. resolution, and read a statement from Caltrans on complete streets.
Terry Koken, Costa Mesa, spoke on leff turns onto I 8'h Street, and requested a convex mirror
at the corner of Kenwood Place and 1 8'h Street.
Speaker, Costa Mesa, requested a recount of Measure K.
Speaker, spoke on high density development and Measure K, and spoke on the termination of
the City Manager contract.
Priscilla Rocco spoke on endangered species at Fairview Park and spoke against Harbor
Soaring Society flying at the park.
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Speaker, Costa Mesa, requested additional lighting at Mendoza Dr. and EI Camino Dr. for
safety, and requested permit parking.
Juana Trejo, spoke on trash and crime issues and requested additional police presence.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Council Member Reynolds requested information on the Tennis Center issues, spoke on the
kickoff of the rezoning project and requested additional community engagement, spoke on the
status of the draff Fairview Park Master Plan, requested an annual report on roadway safety,
spoke on August 7'h is the e-bike rodeo at Estancia High School, spoke on a Code of Conduct
Policy, and spoke on providing assistance to individuals and families facing fear and anxiety.
Council Member Pettis spoke on infrastructure improvements, requested to be notified on work
in District 6, spoke positively on the Brentwood Park Improvements, and spoke on the kickoff
of the rezoning project and his vision for community engagement.
Council Member Gameros thanked staff for the safety efforts during the Orange County Fair,
requested staff to research crosswalk improvements at lBth Street and Rochester Blvd., and
requested information on the Tennis Center.
Council Member Marr spoke on her request to defer New Business item no. 3, spoke on the
recent stabbing on Mission Ave. and that the assailant has been arrested, requested staff to
research solutions for the issues on Puente Ave., spoke on the Majestic Cycling event,
thanked staff for working the concerts in the park, thanked Enough For All for their work, spoke
on a Police Department ride along, and spoke in support of an Ethics Policy.
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez requested staff to research solutions for the issues on Puente Ave.,
spoke on troublesome issues on Valencia Street and requested staff to communicate with the
tenants and landlord to address the issues, requested information on the Tennis Center fees,
congratulated the Explorers for their efforts for providing parking at the Orange County Fair,
commended the East Side community for advocating for Brentwood Park, spoke on the
Newport Mesa Unified School District Community Fair event at Ikea, spoke on the Shalimar
Park Back to School event, and spoke on investing in the youth and the community.
Mayor Stephens requested staff to address the road repair needed at Harbor Blvd. and the
405, spoke on IBth Street and Kenwood Place safety concerns, requested staff to research
solutions for the issues on Puente Ave., spoke on Consent Calendar item no. 8 regarding
Newport Blvd. and recommended attending the Caltrans meeting to express
recommendations, thanked the community for their advocacy for Brentwood Park, thanked the
Parks and Community Services Department for the concerts in the park, spoke on the
motorhome madness event at the Orange County Fair, thanked the Costa Mesa Arts Club for
painting the car and thanked Southland Towing.
REPORT - CITY MANAGER - Ms. Gallardo-Daly recognized the Economic and Development
Services Department for the public visioning process for zoning, spoke on future events, and
spoke on staff addressing the Tennis Center fees with the operator.
REPORT - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Chavez/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Approve the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor
Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Pettis.
Absent: Council Member Buley.
Abstain: Mayor Stephens recused himself on item 3 the Warrant Resolution due to campaign
contributions received from Ware Disposal and Everrett Dorey.
Motion carried: 5-1
1.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: Carolyn Hanson, Tommy Hart, Marcos Cabrera.
3.ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2738.
4.MINUTES
ACTION:
City Council approved the minutes of the regular meeting of July 15, 2025.
5.RESPONSE TO ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT- LONG TERM
SOLUTIONS TO SHORT-TERM RENT ALS
ACTION:
City Council approved the draft letter to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court with
responses to Findings 1, 2, 3, and 12, and Recommendations 1, 2, and 9 in the Orange
County Grand Jury Report titled, "Long Term Solutions to Short-Term Rentals."
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ACCEPTANCE AND ALLOCATION OF CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM
TO ENHANCE TRAFFIC SAFETY
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the Resolution No. 2025-32, which ratifies and accepts a
grant award from the State of California - California Highway Patrol (CHP) for the
Cannabis Tax Fund Program (CTFGP) and authorize the Interim City Manager or
designee to execute the grant documents, including the Grant Agreement, and
accept and administer the grant.
2. Approved revenue and expense appropriations in the amount of $225,472
respectively, for the FY 2025-26 CHP CTFGP Grant.
ACCEPT ANCE OF THE ADAMS AVENUE AND PINECREEK DRIVE INTERSECTION
PROJECT, CITY PROJECT N0. 23-11, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. CML-5312(104)
ACTION:
1. City Council accepted the work performed by Gentry General Engineering, Inc., 320
West Tropica Rancho Road, Colton, California 92324, for the Adams Avenue and
Pinecreek Drive Intersection Project, City Project No. 23-11, Federal Project No.
CML-5312(104), and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
2. Authorized the Interim City Manager to release the retention monies thirty-five (35)
days after the Notice of Completion filing date; release the Labor and Material Bond
seven (7) months affer the filing date; and release the Faithful Performance Bond
one (1 ) year affer the filing date.
RESOLUTION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ALONG
NEWPORT BOULEVARD (SR-55) SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA
ACTION:
City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-28 requesting the State of California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to implement safety improvements along
Newport Boulevard (State Route (SR) -55) in the City of Costa Mesa.
AUTHORIZE THE USE OF OMNIA PARTNERS PUBLIC SECTOR NATIONAL
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH GAME TIME PLAYGROUND SOLUTIONS FOR
THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR BRENTWOOD PARK
ACTION:
1. City Council authorized the use of OMNIA Partners, Public Sector National
Cooperative Agreement No. 2017001134 with Game Time Playground Solutions for
the purchase of playground equipment for Brentwood Park in the amount of
$314,399.
2. Authorized the Interim City Manager and City Clerk to execute any agreements for
the purchase of the playground equipment.
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----------------------------------------END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-55, Public Hearings begin at 7:00 p.m.)
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH N0. 2024060115), GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONE, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, MASTER PLAN,
VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, DENSITY BONUS, AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR HIVE LIVE, A THREE-PHASED, 1,050-UNIT, RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT WITH 3,692-SQUARE-FOOT RETAIL COMPONENT AT 3333
SUSAN STREET
Public Comments: None.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Mayor Pro Tem Chavez
MOTION: Continue the public hearing to the September 2, 2025 City Council meeting.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis,
Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays:None.
Absent: Council Member Buley.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 6-0
ACTION:
City Council continued the open public hearing to the September 2, 2025, City Council
meeting.
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
(PGPA-24-0002), REZONE, DESIGN REVIEW, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0. 19334,
AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT, FOR A 142-UNIT, OWNERSHIP
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 3150 BEAR STREET (MERITAGE HOMES)
Ex-Parte Communications:
Mayor Stephens spoke with three neighbors, and Joe Wallace representing the
applicant.
Council Member Gameros spoke with the property owner, developer, Joe Wallace, and
several constituents.
Council Member Pettis spoke with Joe Wallace.
Staff presentation by Mr. Yeager, Senior Planner.
Applicant presentation by Ms. Scheidel representing Meritage Homes.
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Public Comments:
Dudley Johnson, Costa Mesa, spoke on protecting existing neighborhoods as well as
approving a way to add more housing, expressed concern regarding parking
enforcement and parking impacts on existing neighborhoods, and spoke on the logistics
of a tandem garage.
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of the pedestrian gate into the
adjacent neighborhood, inquired on a crosswalk warning system, and spoke in favor of
a town hall meeting format.
John Frasier, Costa Mesa, spoke on traffic congestion and traffic lights, suggested to
have a right turn only out of the driveway, and is opposed to rezoning for the project.
Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, stated the rezoning is not consistent with the General
Plan, spoke on spot zoning, spoke on traffic congestion, stated opposition to taking City
land without compensation, and requested the intersection design be approved by the
Active Transportation Committee.
Warren Franklin spoke in agreement with the previous speakers comments, expressed
concern on impacts from the project in Santa Ana, spoke on parking concerns and
density, and expressed concern on conversion to rental units.
Speaker, requested less density due to impacts on the neighboring neighborhood,
spoke on the soil and foundations, expressed concern on the new traffic light creating
more congestion, and requested to remove the pedestrian gate.
Valerie Stokes, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the pedestrian gate, expressed
parking and safety concerns, and spoke on long term home values.
Elizabeth Hansburg, People for Housing Orange County, spoke in support of the
project.
Tom Devlin, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the pedestrian gate, spoke on overflow
parking for the project at Shiffer Park, and spoke on the trip count per day.
Jenn Tanaka, Costa Mesa, spoke on spot zoning and that the project is inconsistent
with the General Plan, spoke on parking concerns, and suggested solutions regarding
the pedestrian gate.
Lynn Wiggett, Costa Mesa, expressed parking concerns, spoke on other projects with
tandem garages and that residents park on Paularino Ave., and spoke in opposition of
the pedestrian gate.
Marc Vukcevich, Costa Mesa, shared a story on racism, spoke in support of the project,
and in support of enforcing residential parking standards.
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Mary Ann Chappell, Costa Mesa, spoke on the height of the garages and buildings,
expressed concerns on the traffic on Bear Street, and is opposed to tandem parking.
Speaker, expressed concerns on the traffic on Bear Street and Paularino Street, spoke
on pedestrian and bicycle safety, spoke on enforcement of e-bikes, and suggested the
property be converted into a park.
Natalie Foley, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project, spoke on parking and traffic
concerns, spoke on pedestrian and bike safety, and housing affordability.
Janet Krochman, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns regarding parking, spoke in
opposition of the project, spoke on adverse impacts to surrounding neighborhoods, and
requested to leave the pedestrian gate closed.
Brendan Ford, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project and spoke on housing
affordability.
Danielle Owens, Costa Mesa, spoke on affordable housing, spoke on a neighborhood
meeting regarding improvements at Shiffer Park, expressed concern about parking in
the neighborhood across the street, and requested additional meetings regarding
parking concerns.
Speaker, spoke in opposition of the project, and expressed concerns regarding parking.
Regina Smith, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns regarding parking, expressed concern
on crosswalk and pedestrian safety, and expressed concerns on traffic congestion.
Speaker, spoke on privacy concerns, and in opposition to the project.
Speaker, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns regarding parking, tandem parking, and
guest parking.
Speaker, Costa Mesa, expressed concern on the height of the homes, privacy
concerns, construction concerns, and is opposed to the pedestrian gate.
Speaker, spoke in opposition to the pedestrian gate, and expressed concerns on
parking, noise, and crime.
Speaker, expressed concerns on the demolition of Trinity Broadcast Network, noise,
dirt, heavy equipment problems, and parking issues.
Speaker, Costa Mesa, spoke on speeding in the neighborhood, spoke against opening
the pedestrian gate, and expressed concerns regarding parking.
Speaker, spoke in support of the project.
Speaker, spoke in opposition to the project, expressed privacy concerns, and concerns
on Measure K.
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Speaker, spoke in opposition of the project.
Speaker, spoke in opposition of the project and expressed concerns regarding parking.
Erin Gonzalez, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Chavez/Council Member Pettis
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation with the following change:
* Remove the pedestrian gate to Olympic Drive.
Council Member Reynolds requested to keep the pedestrian gate to Olympic Drive but
provide a written plan or condition to include limited or timed access.
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez did not agree to the change.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Approve staff recommendation with the following change:
* Keep the pedestrian gate to Olympic Drive but provide a written plan or condition
to included limited or times access.
@ Work with Public Works Transportation staff to integrate proactive engineering
design features to provide enhanced pedestrian access and mobility at the
entrance to the development at Bear St. and Bear St. crossing with considerations
for leading pedestrian intervals, directional curb cuts, tighter turn radius to slow
vehicle entering and leaving the development, and a pedestrian island.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez (ls') agreed to add the second part of the substitute motion to
his original motion.
Council Member Pettis (2nd) agreed to the addition.
Council Member Reynolds requested to add that the Public Works Department assess
current traffic calming concerns and opportunities to the triangle neighborhood.
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez (ls') and Council Member Pettis (2nd) agreed to the addition.
ORIGINAL MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Chavez/Council Member Pettis
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation with the following changes:
* Remove the pedestrian gate access to Olympic Drive.
* Work with Public Works Transportation staff to integrate proactive engineering
design features to provide enhanced pedestrian access and mobility at the
entrance to the development at Bear St. and the Bear St. crossing with
considerations for leading pedestrian intervals, directional curb cuts, tighter turn
radius to slow vehicles entering and leaving the development, and a pedestrian
island.
* Direct the Public Works Department to assess current traffic calming concerns and
opportunities to the triangle neighborhood.
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis,
Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Buley.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 6-0
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-35 to approve the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-36 to approve the General Plan Amendment, Design
Review, Tentative Tract Map, Density Bonus, and
3. Gave first reading to the Ordinance No. 2025-05 for the Rezone.
City Council recessed into a break at IO:OO p.m.
City Council reconvened at 10:15 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS:
1.SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REZONE
TO APPLY THE RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVE OVERLAY DISTRICT ZONING
DESIGNATION TO THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 220, 222, 234, AND 236
VICTORIA STREET ("VICTORIA PLACE")
Presentation by Mr. Mendez, Senior Planner.
Public Comments: None.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Chavez/Council Member Marr
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds,
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Buley and Council Member Pettis.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council gave second reading to and adopted Ordinance No. 2025-04 to approve
rezone to apply the Residential Incentive Overlay District zoning designation to the
project site for the properties located at 220, 222, 234, and 236 Victoria Street.
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NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTIONS AFFIRMING THE CITY'S CORE VALUES AND SUPPORT FOR
SENATE BILL 805, NO VIGILANTES ACT
Staff Presentation by Ms. Reyes, Interim Assistant City Manager, Mr. Barkman,
Government Affairs Manager, and Mr. Escobar, Management Analyst.
Public Comments:
Speaker, spoke in support of the item.
Speaker, spoke in support of the item.
Speaker, spoke in support of the item.
Roberto Herrera, Resilience Orange County, spoke on the need for policy changes,
tracking evictions and having a rental registry ordinance, spoke on rent control, spoke
on an eviction moratorium, and funding a legal defense fund.
Speaker, requested funding for housing and legal aid assistance.
Speaker, Orange County Rapid Response Network, spoke on creating a legal defense
fund, and requested to join the federal lawsuit.
Christian Lopez, Resilience Orange County, spoke on additional tenant protections,
spoke in support of the item, requested a legal defense fund and a rental registry.
Shawn Drexler, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the resolutions as written, spoke on a
rental registry ordinance, and tracking all evictions, spoke on a legal defense fund, and
spoke in support of the recommended actions.
Speaker, Santa Ana, spoke in support of the resolutions as written, supports legal
assistance and emergency aid, and spoke on an eviction moratorium.
Speaker, spoke on individuals living in fear.
Speaker, spoke on individuals living in fear, and Tunding for housing and legal aid
assistance.
Speaker, spoke in support of the item.
Speaker, spoke in support of requiring ICE agents to identify themselves and funding for
housing and legal aid assistance.
Speaker, spoke in support of the item.
Speaker, spoke in support of the recommended action and funding for housing and
legal aid assistance.
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Speaker, spoke on the need to protect due process.
Speaker, spoke in support of SB 805, and spoke on an equal protection clause.
Victor Valladares, Resilience Orange County, spoke on an event in Huntington Beach
and that federal agents were present, spoke on discrimination, and spoke in support of
SB 805.
Patricia Benevenia spoke on families living in fear, discrimination, SB 805, and supports
ICE agents to be unmasked and must provide identification.
Speaker, spoke on becoming an American and being here legally.
Juana Trejo thanked everyone who is helping others and spoke on people living in fear.
Carmen Ramerez requested a class on how to use zoom, spoke on the community
being targeted based on skin color and that individuals are living in fear.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Mayor Pro Tem Chavez
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation approving both resolutions and letter of
support, direct staff to appropriate $IO0,000, $50,000 donated to Enough for All
organization and $50,000 donated to Someone Cares Soup Kitchen. If there are any
restrictions with donating monies to Enough For All, then donate the entire amount to
Someone Cares Soup Kitchen. Additionally, directed the City Attorney to agendize at
the next meeting options for a legal defense fund in cooperation with either the Public
Law Center, Legal Aid, or the Orange County Bar Association, and for the City Attorney
to provide options, if any, to join the Perdomo v. Noem case.
Council Member Marr requested to amend the motion if staff are unable to donate to
Enough For All, the item shall be brought back to Council for further direction.
Mayor Stephens (lst) and Mayor Pro Tem Chavez (2nd) agreed to the change.
Council Member Marr requested staff to investigate the feasibility of implementing a
tracking system for at fault evictions.
Mayor Stephens agreed to provide the direction to staff and that it does not need to be
part of the motion.
Council Member Marr requested to narrow the organizations for legal aid to Orange
County Legal Aid and Immigrant Defenders.
Mayor Stephens agreed to add the requested organizations to the list to investigate and
that the City Attorney shall determine which agencies to contact.
Council Member Marr requested to include direction to staff to gather detention
information, as other cities have done via FOIA requests.
Mayor Stephens clarified this is direction to staff.
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Council Member Marr requested to strike the paragraph in the city's resolution
(Attachment 1) regarding uneven enforcement, (Whereas, based on earlier indications
by federal authorities, the expectation by local jurisdictions was that recent enforcement
efforts would primarily target criminals and violent offenders and while some of this has
occurred, there are also reports of uneven enforcement and detention and arrest of
individuals without criminal records and/or those who are lawfully present in the United
States).
Mayor Stephens (lst) and Mayor Pro Tem Chavez (2nd) agreed to the change.
Finance Director Molina requested Mayor Stephens to include in the motion to provide
Interim City Manager and City Attorney the authority to enter into agreements for the
donations.
Mayor Stephens (lst) and Mayor Pro Tem Chavez (2nd) agreed to the change.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Mayor Pro Tem Chavez
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation approving both resolutions and letter of
support, direct staff to appropriate $IO0,000, $50,000 donated to Enough for All
organization and $50,000 donated to Someone Cares Soup Kitchen. If there are any
restrictions with donating of monies to Enough For All or Someone Cares Soup Kitchen,
to find alternatives and bring back to City Council for direction, strike the paragraph in
the City's resolution regarding uneven enforcement, direct the City Attorney to agendize
at the next meeting options for a legal defense fund in cooperation with the Public Law
Center, the Orange County Bar Association, Orange County Legal Aid, or Immigrant
Defenders, direct the City Attorney to provide options, if any, to join the Perdomo v.
Noem case as a City, and provide Interim City Manager and City Attorney the authority
to enter into agreements for the funding.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds,
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Buley and Council Member Pettis.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-33 affirming the City's Core Values.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-34 supporting California Senate Bill 805 (Perez), "No
Vigilantes Act."
3. Approved of the Letter of Support for SB 805, the "No Vigilantes Act."
4. Directed staff to appropriate $100,000, $50,000 donated to Enough for All
organization and $50,000 donated to Someone Cares Soup Kitchen, and if there are
any restrictions to find alternatives and bring back to City Council for direction.
5. Removed the paragraph in the City's resolution regarding uneven enforcement.
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6. Directed the City Attorney to come back at the next meeting with options for a legal
defense fund in cooperation with the Public Law Center, the Orange County Bar
Association, Orange County Legal Aid, or Immigrant Defenders.
7. Directed the City Attorney to provide options, if any, to join the Perdomo matter as a
City.
8. Provided Interim City Manager and City Attorney the authority to enter into
agreements for the funding.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM
Presentation by Ms. Molina, Finance Director.
Public Comments:
Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the item, spoke on the previous
strategic plan roadmap and the need for a revised plan to be presented to the City
Council and the Finance and Pension Advisory Committee.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds,
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Buley and Council Member Pettis.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
1. City Council approved and authorized the Master Services Agreement and
Statement of Work, to Denovo Ventures, LLC, for Oracle ERP implementation
services for $2.9 million, for a five-year term, effective August 5, 2025 - August 4,
2030; a Managed Services Service Order for a Managed Services Post Go-Live for
$0.2 million per term, with an additional term; if needed.
2. Approved and authorized the Ordering Document with Denovo Ventures, LLC for
Oracle Cloud ERP subscription licensing, $285,000 annually per year, for $1.4
million, for a five-year term, effective August 5, 2025 - August 4, 2030, with option
two (2) one-year renewals.
3. Approved and authorized the Cloud Services Agreement with Oracle America, Inc.
4. Authorized a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $310,000 for
unforeseen costs related to the project.
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5. Authorized the Interim City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the PSA and
within budget limits any future amendments to the agreement.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ENDEMIC ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES INC. FOR THE FAIRVIEW PARK MESA RESTORATION PROJECT AND
ADDENDUM TO THE 1997 INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
FOR FAIRVIEW PARK
ACTION:
City Council continued the item to a future meeting.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS - NONE.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 12:04 a.m.
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Minutes adopted on this l6'h day of September, 2025.
ATTEST:
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