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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-2025 MinutesREGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 - MINUTES CALL TO ORDER - The Closed Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens at 4:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr (Via Zoom Webinar), Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds (Arrived 4:03 p.m.), Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: 1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATION OF LITIGATION - TWO CASES Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2), Potential Litigation. 2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION - ONE CASE Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4), Potential Litigation. 3.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1 ) Name of Case: RDK Group Holdings, LLC v. City of Costa Mesa, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30 2025 0'l49581 CU WM WJC 4.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 5.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1 ) Name of Case: Insight Psychology and Addiction, Inc. v. City of Costa Mesa, u.s. District Court, Central District of California, Case No. 8:20 cv 00504 JVS JDE Minutes - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025 Page I of 15 6.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(l ) Name of Case: Perdomo, et al. v. Noem, et al., United States District Court for the Central District of California Case No. 2:25-cv-05605-MEMF-SP 7.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(l ) Name of Case: DBO Investments CM, LLC v. Costa Mesa Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01360125-CU-CR-NJC. City Council recessed at 4:03 p.m. for Closed Session. Closed Session adjourned at 5:55 p.m. CALL TO ORDER - The Regular City Council and Housing Authority meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens at 6:03 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 Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr (Via Zoom Webinar), Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens. Absent: None. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT - No reportable action. PRESENT ATIONS: The City Council presented a proclamation in recognition of 2025 Hunger Action Month. PUBLIC COMMENTS - MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on safety and e-bike riders, spoke on the Fairview Developmental Center Housing Plan and the Fairview Park Master Plan, and requested the drafts of the documents be provided to the public in advance, and spoke in favor of an ethics policy. Kim Hendricks spoke on Fairview Park activities and tours. Speaker, requested the removal of the stop sign at Gisler Ave. and Washington Ave. and submitted a petition. Minutes - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025 Page 2 of 15 Cynthia Blackwell, Costa Mesa, requested new stop signs at Crystal Court, expressed appreciation for the work on the fencing on South Coast Drive, expressed safety concerns regarding e-bikes and students from Costa Mesa High School riding double with no helmets, and requested enforcement on e-bike riders. Speaker, thanked staff and the City Council for increasing walkability and sustainability in the city. Ceasar Garcia, thanked staff and the City Council for providing assistance for the community. Juana Trejo, thanked staff and the City Council for food distribution programs, thanked the Police Department for being present in the community, and thanked Mr. Godinez for his work in the community. Speaker, expressed concerns about the demolition at the Fairview Developmental Center and inquired if a survey was done regarding wildlife at the site and spoke on Measure K and density. Speaker, spoke on ethics and Measure K and spoke on items on the agenda. Jose Toscana thanked the Mayor for acknowledging September 2025 as Hunger Action Month, and spoke on bringing forth the Fairview Park Master Plan and requested it be released in advance for the public to review. Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke on an ethics policy and code of conduct, requested the City Council adopt a sunshine ordinance, spoke on compliance with the Brown Act, and requested information on the size of signs allowed in the Council Chambers. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SuGGESTIONS Council Member Pettis spoke on attending the meetings on housing, spoke on the importance of financial responsibility and public engagement, spoke on "Speak Up Newport", and requested additional town halls and community input. Council Member Buley spoke on meeting with residents regarding signage and traffic concerns on Gisler Ave. and Harbor Blvd., spoke on attending the Historical gociety 100 years of service event by the Fire Department, spoke on meeting with the -Transportation Division and upcoming meetings with the Neighborhood Improvement Manager and the Police Department, and spoke on the community outreach seminar on September 3rd. Council Member Gameros reminded everyone that the Costa Mesa Senior Center is a cooling center during the heat waves. Minutes - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025 Page 3 of 15 Council Member Reynolds spoke on attending the housing outreach meetings and encouraged additional outreach, provided feedback on the community outreach plan, thanked the Costa Mesa Police Department for responding to community issues, requested the Parks and Community Services Commission to review the Fairview Park Master Plan and to present to the City Council their recommendation on values and principals, requested from staff a brief memo on subcommittees, requested the information on the website regarding the Fairview Developmental Center be updated, and spoke on traffic issues. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez spoke on the Battle of the Bell football game, spoke on attending the housing walk, spoke on e-bike concerns, requested staff to review e-bike requirements for students in the City of Irvine, and requested to adjourn the meeting in honor of Allison Castillo and spoke in her memory, and thanked the community for their support. Mayor Stephens spoke on the timeline for releasing the Fairview Park Master Plan and releasing the agenda a week in advance, spoke on the letter from the Parks and Community Services Commission Chair and Vice Chair and agrees with the comments from Council Member Reynolds, spoke on e-bike enforcement, spoke on community engagement, and praised Mayor Pro Tem Chavez. REPORT - CITY MANAGER - Ms. Gallardo-Daly recognized five Police Officers for saving the lives of two runners at the Orange County Marathon, recognized CMT\/ for six awards received from the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Associates, and spoke on the next housing workshop on September I0th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. REPORT - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Chavez/Mayor Stephens MOTION: Approve the Consent Calendar except for Consent Calendar Item No. 5. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Mayor Stephens recused himself on item 3 the Warrant Resolution due to campaign contributions received from Ware Disposal and Everrett Dorey. Motion carried: 7-0 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. Minutes - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025 Page 4 of 15 READING FOLDER ACTION: City Council received and filed Claims received by the City Clerk and authorized staff to reject any and all Claims: Warren Franklin, Carolyn Hanson, Craig Marshall, Daisy Martinez. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION ACTION: City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2739. MINUTES ACTION: City Council approved the minutes of the Special Closed Session meetings of July 1, 2025 and July 8, 2025. MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL HVAC MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ACTION: 1. City Council approved and authorized the Interim City Manager and the City Clerk to execute a two-year Maintenance Services Agreement (MSA) to provide on-cal[ Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) mechanical automation system repairs and maintenance services, with three (3) one-year renewal periods, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000 annually in a form as approved by the City Attorney to: FM Thomas Harbor Pointe Southland Industries 2. Authorized the Interim City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the agreements and any authorized amendments to the agreements. Minutes - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025 Page 5 of 15 ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR AGREEMENT FOR A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND NEWPORT-MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 Public Comments: None. MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Mayor Stephens MOTION: Approve staff recommendation incorporating the updated contract language that was provided to the City Council at the meeting. Also, to incorporate language into the contract for any additional training and reporting activities developed between Newport Mesa Unified School District staff and the Costa Mesa Police Department. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens. Nays:None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried: 7-0 ACTION: 1. City Council approved the updated contract language that was provided to the City Council at the meeting. Also, incorporated language into the contract for any additional training and reporting activities developed between Newport Mesa Unified School District staff and the Costa Mesa Police Department. 2. Authorized the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement. -------------.----------------------END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-55, Public Hearings begin at 7:00 p.m.) INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER XVI (PROHIBITION ON SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF NITROuS OXIDE) TO TITLE Il (OFFENSES-MISCELLANEOUS) OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS OXIDE IN THE CITY Presentation by Police Captain Chamness. Public Comments: Robbie LaBounty, Representing Supervisor Foley's Office, read a letter in support of the ordinance. Minutes - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025 Page 6 of 15 MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Mayor Pro Tem Chavez MOTION: Approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens. Nays:None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried: 7-0 ACTION: City Council introduced for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 2025-06, adding Chapter XVI (Prohibition on Sale or Distribution of Nitrous Oxide) to Title 1l (Offenses-Miscellaneous) of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code to establish regulations prohibiting the unlawful sale or distribution of nitrous oxide in the City. 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: Speaker, spoke on work already commencing at the site location. MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Chavez/Mayor Stephens MOTION: Approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens. Nays:None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried: 7-0 ACTION: City Council continued the open public hearing to the October 7, 2025, City Council meeting. Minutes - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025 Page 7 of 15 3.APPEAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES' DETERMINATION THAT CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMIT MQ-21-15 FOR A CANNABIS STOREFRONT LOCATED AT 2301 NEWPORT BOULEVARD (CULTURE CANNABIS CLUB) IS NON-OPERATIONAL AND ABANDONED Public Comments: None. MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Mayor Pro Tem Chavez MOTION: Continue the public hearing to the October 21s' City Council meeting. Council Member Buley spoke on the process, the applicant not meeting timelines, and spoke on not supporting the motion. ORIGINAL MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Mayor Pro Tem Chavez MOTION: Continue the public hearing to the October 21s' City Council meeting. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens. Nays: Council Member Buley and Council Member Gameros. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried: 5-2 ACTION: City Council continued the open public hearing to the October 21, 2025, City Council meeting. City Council recessed into a break at 8:07 p.m. City Council reconvened at 8:21 p.m. OLD BUSINESS: 1.SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROJECT SITE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL (AP) TO MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) FOR THE 142 UNIT RESIDENTIAL OWNERSHIP PROJECT LOCATED AT 3150 BEAR STREET (MERIT AGE HOMES) Presentation by Mr. Yeager, Senior Planner. Public Comments: Speaker, spoke on the pedestrian gate, and expressed concern on traffic flow on Bear St. and Bristol St. Speaker, spoke on which schools the children would attend, and traffic concerns on Bear St. Minutes - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025 Page 8 of 15 Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns on lack of parking, spoke on the low annual net revenue of the project, and stated opposition to taking City land without compensation. MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Mayor Pro Tem Chavez MOTION: Approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens. Nays:None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried: 7-0 ACTION: City Council gave second reading to and adopted Ordinance No. 2025-05 to approve the rezone for subject property from Administrative & Professional (AP) to Multiple Family Residential (R3). AWARD OF THE TEWINKLE PARK LAKES REPAIR AND REHABILITATION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT N0. 24-12, AND FINDING OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENT AL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION Presentation by Mr. Ryan, Maintenance Services Manager. Public Comments: Speaker, spoke on the Finance and Pension Advisory Committee reviewing the item, spoke on understanding the cost for the project, and a possible liability for the future. Speaker, spoke in support of the item. Speaker, Costa Mesa, stated that the geese and ducks have ruined the area, expressed concern on the water quality, and suggested to look at other options. Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the item. Jake Comer, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the item. MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Gameros/Council Member Pettis MOTION: Continue the item to another meeting. Minutes - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025 Page 9 of 15 SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Council Member Reynolds SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens. Nays: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, and Council Member Pettis. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried: 4-3 ACTION: 1. City Council made a finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301. 2. Adopted plans, specifications, and working details for the TeWinkle Park Lakes Repair and Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 24-12. 3. Awarded a Public Works Agreement (PWA) for construction to Houalla Enterprises, Ltd. (dba Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd.) 2610 Avon Street, Newport Beach, California 92663 in the amount of $2,459,777, and authorized a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $245,978 for unforeseen costs related to this project. 4. Authorized the Interim City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the PWA for Houalla Enterprises, Ltd. (dba Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd.) and future amendments to the agreement within Council authorized limits. AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CATEGORY 6A (CAT6A) STRUCTURED CABLING AND VERKADA CAMERA INST ALLATION WITH BCS CONSULT ANTS Presentation by Mr. Steinke, IT Manager. Public Comments: Edward Coleman, spoke on the bidding thresholds, the scoring matrix, and is against awarding the item to BCS Consultants. Speaker, spoke on the IT Strategic Plan and inquired when the cabling was proposed in the initial five-year plan, and spoke on the process. Minutes - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025 Page 10 of 15 MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Chavez/Council Member Reynolds MOTION: Approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens. Nays:None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried: 7-0 ACTION: 1. City Council authorized the Interim City Manager and City Clerk to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for network cable and camera installation to BCS Consultants, 9910 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 in the amount of $740,684 for a two-year term, with the option for a one (1 ) one-year renewal. 2. Authorized a five percent (5%) contingency in the amount of $37,034 for unforeseen costs. 3. Authorized the Interim City Manager or designee to execute future authorized amendments to the agreement. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION REGARDING THE RESULTS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY (OCPA) FEASIBILITY STUDY Presentation by Ms. Jakher, Assistant to the City Manager and Mr. Mosca, representing the Orange County Power Authority. Public Comments: Mike Ralph spoke in opposition of joining the Orange County Power Authority. Tomas Castro, Climate Action Campaign, spoke in support of joining the Orange County Power Authority. Vicki Johnson, Laguna Woods, spoke in opposition of joining the Orange County Power Authority. Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, inquired on the rates and the impacts if Costa Mesa joins, and spoke on the short timeframe to make a decision. Michelle Johnson, Irvine, spoke in opposition of joining the Orange County Power Authority. David Martinez, spoke in support of joining the Orange County Power Authority. Minutes - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025 Page 1l of 15 Speaker, spoke in opposition of joining the Orange County Power Authority. Speaker, spoke in opposition of joining the Orange County Power Authority and encouraged the City Council to do their due diligence. Harvey Liss, Irvine, spoke in opposition of joining the Orange County Power Authority. Craig Preston, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of joining the Orange County Power Authority. Jake Comer, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of 3oining the Orange County Power Authority. Speaker, spoke on climate change and in opposition of loining the Orange County Power Authority. MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council MOTION: Direct staff to draft an ordinance for Orange County Power Authority. Member Reynolds the October 7'h meeting to loin the Council Member Reynolds requested to add that the item be reviewed by the Finance and Pension Advisory Committee on September I0th prior to the ordinance being considered by City Council. Council Member Marr agreed to the request. MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Reynolds MOTION: Direct staff to draft an ordinance for the October 7'h meeting to join the Orange County Power Authority and for the item be reviewed by the Finance and Pension Advisory Committee on September I O'h prior to the ordinance being considered by City Council. 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 Buley and Council Member Pettis. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried: 5-2 ACTION: City Council directed staff to draft an ordinance for the October 7'h meeting to join the Orange County Power Authority and for the item be reviewed by the Finance and Pension Advisory Committee on September I O'h prior to the ordinance being considered by City Council. Minutes - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025 Page 12 of 15 MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Mayor Pro Tem Chavez MOTION: Continue the New Business Items to September 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. Council Member Reynolds requested to still consider New Business Item No. 1 and only continue New Business items 2 and 3. Mayor Stephens (IS') and Mayor Pro Tem Chavez (2nd) agreed to the request. MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Mayor Pro Tem Chavez MOTION: Continue New Business Item Nos. 2 and 3 to September 9, 2025 and Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried: 7-0 NEW BUSINESS: 1.AWARD OF THE FAIRVIEW ROAD ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND REHABILITATION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT N0. 25-10, STATE PROJECT NO. CRASL-5312(106), AND FINDING OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION Presentation by Mr. Nikoui, Senior Engineer. Public Comments: David Martinez, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the item. Andrew Barnes, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the item. Speaker, spoke in opposition of the item. Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the item. Craig Preston spoke in support of the item. Minutes - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025 Page 13 of 15 MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Reynolds MOTION: Approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens. Nays:Council Member Pettis. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried: 6-1 ACTION: 1. City Council made a finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301. 2. Adopted plans, specifications, and working details for the Fairview Road Active Transportation and Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 25-10, State Project No. CRASL-531 2(106). 3. Awarded a Public Works Agreement (PWA) for construction to Hardy & Harper, Inc., 32 Rancho Circle, Lake Forest, California 92630, in the amount of $2,860,000, and authorized a ten percent (IO%) contingency in the amount of $286,000 for unforeseen costs related to this project. 4. Authorized the Interim City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the PWA for Hardy & Harper, Inc., and future amendments to the agreement within Council authorized limits. UPDATE ON SUPPORT SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE FOR RESIDENTS AND TRACKING OF AT-FAULT EVICTIONS ACTION: City Council continued the item to the September 9, 2025, City Council meeting. UPDATE ON OPTIONS FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR RESIDENTS AND POTENTIAL PARTICIPATION IN LAWSUIT CHALLENGING ROAMING IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT PATROLS ACTION: City Council continued the item to the September 9, 2025, City Council meeting. ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS - NONE. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 11:52 p.m. in honor and memory of Allison Castillo. Minutes - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025 Page 14 of 4 5 Minutes adopted on this 7fh day of October, 2025. ATTEST: ""'a4!""itycierx Minutes - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025 Page 15 of 15