HomeMy WebLinkAbout- - Agenda - 2/17/2026CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PMTuesday, February 17, 2026
*Note: All agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member"
The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and as
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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Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish .
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad . Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios .
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(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
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youtube.com/costamesatv.
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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 .
Zoom Webinar:
Please click the link below to join the webinar :
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81714993456?pwd=5Cu4Y067pJ86HZtIUYXbs2ORYah6tu.1
Or sign into Zoom.com and “Join a Meeting”
Enter Webinar ID: 817 1499 3456/ Password: 637346
• If Zoom is not already installed on your computer, click “Download & Run
Zoom” on the launch page and press “Run” when prompted by your browser . If Zoom has
previously been installed on your computer, please allow a few moments for the application to
launch automatically.
• Select “Join Audio via Computer .”
• The virtual conference room will open . If you receive a message reading,
“Please wait for the host to start this meeting,” simply remain in the room until the meeting
begins.
• 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: 817 1499 3456/ Password: 637346
During the Public Comment Period, press *9 to add yourself to the queue 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
FEBRUARY 17, 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 Reynolds
2.Council Member Pettis
3.Council Member Buley
4.Council Member Gameros
5.Council Member Marr
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
26-130
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council and Housing Authority approve the reading by title only and waive
further reading of Ordinances and Resolutions .
2.READING FOLDER 26-139
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council receive and file Claims received by the City Clerk and authorize
staff to reject any and all Claims : Alissa Aguayo, Fouad Malley, Debra Von
Trapp.
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3.ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION 25-625
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Warrant Resolution No . 2748.
Agenda Report
1. Summary Check Registration 1-21-2026
2. Summary Check Registration 1-29-2026
3. Summary Check Registration 2-5-2026
Attachments:
4.MINUTES 26-145
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 2026.
1. 02-03-2026 Draft MinutesAttachments:
5.AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER WITH BOUND TREE MEDICAL,
LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF SMALL DOLLAR EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SUPPLIES THAT CUMULATIVELY EXCEED $100,000
THROUGH THE EXTENDED TERM OF THE COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT
26-121
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
purchase order with Bound Tree Medical within the Fire & Rescue Department ’s
FY 2025-26 operating budget for various small dollar commodity purchases,
which collectively exceed $100,000, under the new cooperative agreement,
Charles County, Maryland Medical Supplies Contract 22-42.
Agenda Report
1. Charles County Contract and Adoption Agreement
Attachments:
AT THIS TIME COUNCIL WILL ADDRESS ANY ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
------------------------------END OF CONSENT CALENDAR-------------------------------
PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE.
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-55, Public Hearings begin at 7:00 p.m.)
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OLD BUSINESS:
1.ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, REQUIRING STAFFING AT SELF-SERVICE
CHECKOUT STATIONS
26-134
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council Adopt Ordinance No . 2026-XX Adding Article
7 of Chapter II of Title 9 to the Costa Mesa Municipal Code relating to Grocery
and Drug Store Staffing Standards for Self-Service Checkout Stations, and
direct staff to return to City Council with a report on implementation and
outcomes in one year.
Agenda Report
1. Redline Costa Mesa Draft Ordinance on Staffing of Self
Checkout Stations amended on 2-3-26
2. No redline Costa Mesa Draft Ordinance on Staffing of Self
Checkout Stations amended on 2-3-26
Attachments:
NEW BUSINESS:
1.APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
BRACKEN’S KITCHEN FOR KITCHEN OPERATIONS AT THE
BRIDGE SHELTER
26-120
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1.Approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Bracken ’s
Kitchen for Kitchen Operations at the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter in an
amount not to exceed $492,750 annually for a term of five (5) years from
April 19, 2025 to April 18, 2030.
2.Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the agreement
and any future amendments to the agreement .
Agenda Report
1. PSA Brackens Kitchen
Attachments:
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2.CITY OF COSTA MESA’S URBAN CANOPY AND LAND
ASSESSMENT
26-149
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council review and provide feedback on the City of
Costa Mesa’s Urban Canopy and Land Assessment .
Agenda Report
1. Costa Mesa Canopy Assessment
Attachments:
3.TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED
OFFICIALS
26-151
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File a report on updated Training Requirements for Elected and
Appointed Officials.
Agenda Report
1. Senate Bill No. 827 - 2025
2. Senate Bill No. 1343 - 2017
Attachments:
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS
ADJOURNMENT
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