HomeMy WebLinkAbout- - - 4/21/2026CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PMTuesday, April 21, 2026
*Note: All agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member"
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a courtesy virtually via Zoom Webinar. If the Zoom feature is having technical difficulties or
experiencing any other critical issues, and unless required by the Brown Act, the meeting will
continue in person.
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Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Mayor opens the
floor for public comment. There is no need to register in advance or complete a comment
card. When it's time to comment, line up at one of the two podiums in the room and wait for
your turn. Each speaker will have up to 3 minutes (or as directed) to address the City Council .
To maintain a respectful and orderly atmosphere during the meeting, attendees shall refrain
from using horns or amplified speakers . Signs and props may be brought into the Chamber,
provided they do not exceed 11 inches by 18 inches in size and do not hinder the visibility of
other attendees. The possession of poles, sticks, or stakes is strictly prohibited .
All attendees must remain seated while in the chamber until instructed by the Presiding
Officer to approach and line up for public comment . To ensure safety and maintain order
during the proceedings, standing or congregating in the aisles or foyer is strictly prohibited .
Further information regarding the City's regulations on addressing the City Council and
expected conduct during meetings are available at the following links .
Title 2: Administration
§ 2-61: Conduct while addressing the council .
https://ecode360.com/42609578
Title 2: Administration
§ 2-64: Disorderliness by members of the audience .
https://ecode360.com/42609598
As a courtesy, the public may participate via the Zoom option .
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Or sign into Zoom.com and “Join a Meeting”
Enter Webinar ID: 837 8174 3950/ Password: 590501
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• During the Public Comment Period, use the “raise hand” feature located in
the participants’ window and wait for city staff to announce your name
and unmute your line when it is your turn to speak . Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as
otherwise directed.
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Participate via telephone:
Call: 1 669 900 6833 Enter Webinar ID: 837 8174 3950/ Password: 590501
During the Public Comment Period, press *9 to "raise your hand" and to be added to the
queue to speak and wait for city staff to announce your name /phone number and press *6 to
unmute your line when it is your turn to speak . Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as
otherwise directed.
Note, if you have installed a zoom update, please restart your computer before participating in
the meeting.
Additionally, members of the public who wish to make a written comment on a specific agenda
item, may submit a written comment via email to the City Clerk at cityclerk@costamesaca .gov.
Any written communications, photos, or other materials for copying and distribution to the City
Council that are 10 pages or less, can be e-mailed to cityclerk@costamesaca .gov, submitted
to the City Clerk’s Office on a flash drive, or mailed to the City Clerk ’s Office. Kindly submit
materials to the City Clerk AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE, BUT NO LATER THAN 12:00 p.m. on
the day of the meeting.
Comments received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be provided to the City
Council, made available to the public, and will be part of the meeting record .
Please know that it is important for the City to allow public participation at this meeting . If you
are unable to participate in the meeting via the processes set forth above, please contact the
City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 or cityclerk@costamesaca.gov and staff will attempt to
accommodate you . While the City does not expect there to be any changes to the above
process for participating in this meeting, if there is a change, the City will post the information
as soon as possible to the City’s website.
Note that records submitted by the public will not be redacted in any way and will be posted
online as submitted, including any personal contact information . All pictures, PowerPoints,
and videos submitted for display at a public meeting must be previously reviewed by staff to
verify appropriateness for general audiences . This includes items submitted for the overhead
screen during the meeting. Items submitted for the overhead screen should be 1 page and
provided to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting . No links to YouTube videos or other
streaming services will be accepted, a direct video file will need to be emailed to staff prior to
each meeting in order to minimize complications and to play the video without delay . The
video must be one of the following formats, .mp4, .mov or .wmv. Only one file may be
included per speaker for public comments, for both videos and pictures . Please e-mail to the
City Clerk at cityclerk@costamesaca.gov NO LATER THAN 12:00 Noon on the date of the
meeting. If you do not receive confirmation from the city prior to the meeting, please call the
City Clerks office at 714-754-5225.
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Note regarding agenda-related documents provided to a majority of the City Council after
distribution of the City Council agenda packet (GC §54957.5): Any related documents
provided to a majority of the City Council after distribution of the City Council Agenda Packets
will be made available for public inspection . Such documents will be posted on the city ’s
website and will be available at the City Clerk's office, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
All cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turned off or set to vibrate . Members of
the audience are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to conduct a phone
conversation.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the Council Chambers during the meetings . The network username
available is: CM_Council. The password is: cmcouncil1953.
As a LEED Gold Certified City, Costa Mesa is fully committed to environmental sustainability .
A minimum number of hard copies of the agenda will be available in the Council Chambers .
For your convenience, a binder of the entire agenda packet will be at the table in the foyer of
the Council Chambers for viewing. Agendas and reports can be viewed on the City website at
https://costamesa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Las agendas y los informes se pueden ver en
español en el sitio web de la Ciudad en
https://www.costamesaca.gov/trending/current-agendas/spanish-city-council-agendas.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Assistive Listening headphones are
available and can be checked out from the City Clerk . If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225. Notification at
least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to
ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II].
En conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA), aparatos de
asistencia están disponibles y podrán ser prestados notificando a la Secretaria Municipal . Si
necesita asistencia especial para participar en esta junta, comuníquese con la oficina de la
Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225. Se pide dar notificación a la Ciudad por lo mínimo 48
horas de anticipación para garantizar accesibilidad razonable a la junta . [28 CFR
35.102.35.104 ADA Title II].
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
APRIL 21, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.
JOHN STEPHENS
Mayor
MANUEL CHAVEZ ANDREA MARR
Mayor Pro Tem - District 4 Council Member - District 3
ARLIS REYNOLDS LOREN GAMEROS
Council Member - District 5 Council Member - District 2
JEFF PETTIS MIKE BULEY
Council Member - District 6 Council Member - District 1
KIMBERLY HALL BARLOW CECILIA GALLARDO-DALY
City Attorney City Manager
CALL TO ORDER
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION
[Per Council Policy 000-12, these presentations are made by community volunteers
stating their own views. The City Council disclaims any intent to endorse or sponsor the
views of any speaker.]
ROLL CALL
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PRESENTATIONS: NONE.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Comments on Presentations and Consent Calendar items may also be heard at this
time. Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as otherwise directed.
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COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Each council member is limited to 3 minutes. Additional comments will be heard at the
end of the meeting.
1.Council Member Marr
2.Council Member Reynolds
3.Council Member Pettis
4.Council Member Buley
5.Council Member Gameros
6.Mayor Pro Tem Chavez
7.Mayor Stephens
REPORT – CITY MANAGER
REPORT – CITY ATTORNEY
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be
acted upon in one motion . There will be no separate discussion of these items unless
members of the City Council, staff, or the public request specific items to be discussed
and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion .
1.PROCEDURAL WAIVER: WAIVE THE FULL READING OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
26-212
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council and Housing Authority approve the reading by title only and waive
further reading of Ordinances and Resolutions .
2.READING FOLDER 26-241
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council receive and file Claims received by the City Clerk and authorize
staff to reject any and all Claims : Kafshi Bennett, Kerry Brennan, Nicholas
Wood-Perales, Christopher Riley, Josefina Rodriguez .
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3.ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION 26-194
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Warrant Resolution No . 2752.
1. Summary Check Registration 3-26-2026
2. Summary Check Registration 4-2-2026
Attachments:
4.MINUTES 26-242
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve the minutes of the regular meeting on March 17, 2026.
1. 03-17-2026 Draft MinutesAttachments:
5.ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITY HALL BASEMENT I.T. OFFICES
AND TRAINING ROOM REMODEL PROJECT, CITY PROJECT
NO. 24-11
26-225
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1.Accept the work performed by American Construction Company, LLC, dba
ACC, 1130 North Kraemer Boulevard, No. 1, Anaheim, California 92806, for
the City Hall Basement Information Technology (I.T.) Offices and Training
Room Remodel Project, City Project No. 24-11, and authorize the City Clerk
to file the Notice of Completion.
2.Authorize 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. The retention has been released
per Public Contract Code section 7107(c).
1. Final CostsAttachments:
6.APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF
RENTAL UNITS AT THE JAMES/18TH STREET APARTMENTS
26-231
RECOMMENDATION:
Appropriate and transfer $200,000 from the Housing Trust Fund (Fund 226) to
the Costa Mesa Housing Authority James /18th Street Property Fund (Fund 223)
to rehabilitate four (4) rental housing units at the James /18th Street apartments .
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7.TWO YEAR EXTENSION OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WITTMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC FOR
AMBULANCE BILLING AND COST RECOVERY SERVICES RFP
18-03
26-218
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1.Approve Amendment Number Three to extend the term of the
Professional Services Agreement for Ambulance Billing and Cost
Recovery Services between Wittman Enterprises, LLC and the City of
Costa Mesa for two (2) additional years to July 31, 2028, and to increase
the per call cost by $1.00 from $23.00 to $24.00 . (Attachment 1).
2.Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the Amendment
Number Three to Professional Services Agreement and future
amendments to the agreement within the City Council ’s authorized limits.
1. Amendment No. Three Wittman Enterprises
2. Wittman proposal for Amendment No. 3
3. Wittman Enterprises LLC - Amendment No. 1
4. Professional Services Agreement with Wittman Enterprises
LLC
5. Wittman Enterprises LLC. - Amendment No. 2
Attachments:
AT THIS TIME COUNCIL WILL ADDRESS ANY ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-55, Public Hearings begin at 7:00 p.m.)
1.CONTINUATION REQUEST OF AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION’S DECISION TO UPHOLD THE ECONOMIC AND
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR’S DECISION TO DENY
A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST TO DEVIATE
FROM CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING CODE TO
OPERATE A SOBER LIVING HOME OPERATED BY THE OHIO
HOUSE AT 115 EAST WILSON STREET, UNITS A THROUGH E
26-229
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council continue the open public hearing item to the
June 16, 2026, meeting, pursuant to applicant ’s request.
1. Continuance RequestAttachments:
2.INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA ADDING CHAPTER IV,
TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN, TO TITLE 3 OF THE COSTA MESA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN
PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY CATS
26-162
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce for first reading Ordinance No .
2026-XX adding Title 3 Animal Regulations of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code
3-171 to establish and regulate a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for
community cats within the City of Costa Mesa .
1. TNR Ordinance
2. Community Cat Colony Tracking System
Attachments:
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OLD BUSINESS:
1.ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER III OF TITLE
15 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
PUBLIC WORKS - DRAINAGE
26-228
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council give second reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 2026-05, to be read by title only, approving revisions to Chapter III of Title
15 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code (Public Works-Drainage) to incorporate
updated drainage impact fees, revise administrative provisions for fee collection,
and align City code language with current state law and the City ’s adopted
Storm Drainage Impact Fee Nexus Study.
1. Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-05Attachments:
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NEW BUSINESS:
1.AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO EXTEND THE TERM OF
THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FALCK
MOBILE HEALTH CORPORATION FOR AMBULANCE
SERVICES
26-223
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1.Approve Amendment Number Three to the Professional Services
Agreement with Falck Mobile Health Corp (Previously known as Care
Ambulance) to extend the term for the continuation of emergency
ambulance operator and support services for two additional years from
August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2028 for an amount not to exceed (NTE)
$5,020,000, with all other terms and conditions to remain the same as
outlined in Amendment Number Two .
2.Authorize a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $502,000 for
unforeseen costs.
3.Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute Amendment
Number Three to the Professional Services Agreement (Attachment 1)
and future amendments to the agreement within City Council authorized
limits.
1. Falck Contract Extension 2026 Amendment No. 3
2. PSA Care Ambulance
3. Falck Operating budget Compensation Schedule
4. Falck Additional Expenses - Surge Unit
5. Falck Amendment No. 1
6. Falck Amendment No. 2
Attachments:
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2.AWARD OF THE 2025-26 CITYWIDE ALLEY REHABILITATION
PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 25-17
26-224
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1.Make a finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical
exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301.
2.Adopt plans, specifications, and working details for the 2025-26 Citywide
Alley Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 25-17.
3.Reject the apparent low bid submitted by Diamond Construction & Design,
638 Camino De Los Mares, #H130-513, San Clemente, California 92673, as
non-responsive.
4.Award a Public Works Agreement (PWA) for construction to the second
lowest bidder to Kalban, Inc., 26450 Ruether Avenue #201, Santa Clarita,
California 91350 in the amount of $1,131,951 and authorize an additional ten
percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $113,195 as needed for any
unforeseen costs related to this project .
5.Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the PWA and future
amendments to the agreement within Council authorized limits .
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of
government that will not result in direct or indirect physical change in the
environment. In addition, the proposed action is exempt under section 15301
relating to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, and /or minor alteration
of existing public facilities.
1. Citywide Alley Project Locations Map
2. Z&K Proposal (Construction Services)
3. Bid Rejection (Diamond Construction)
4. Bid Summary
5. PWA
Attachments:
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS
ADJOURNMENT
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