HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-21-19 MinMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MAY 219 2019
CALL TO ORDER
The Special Closed Session was called to order by Mayor Foley at 5:15 p.m. in Grand
Hall 1 of the Costa Mesa Senior Center, 695 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis (arrived at 5:17 p.m.),
Council Member Mansoor (arrived at 5:17 p.m.), Council Member Marr,
Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Stephens (arrived at 5:20 p.m.),
and Mayor Foley.
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE
The City Council recessed to Room 102 at 5:16 p.m. for Closed Session to consider the
following items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
INITIATION OF LITIGATION — ONE POTENTIAL CASE
Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(4) of Section 54956.9, California Government Code
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9, California Government Code
Name of Case: Orange County Catholic Worker, an unincorporated association: Lisa
Bell, Shawn Carroll, Melissa Fields, Larry Ford, Cameron Ralston, Kathy Schuler,
Gloria Shoemake, as individuals v. Orange County, City of Anaheim, City of Costa
Mesa, and City of Orange, United States District Court, Central District of California —
Southern Division, Case No. 8:18-cv-00155.
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:10)
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Foley at 6:00 p.m. in Grand Hall 1 of the Costa
Mesa Senior Center, 695 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa, California.
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:37)
Renascence School International
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MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:02:25)
Pastor David Manne, Calvary Chapel
ROLL CALL (00:03:27)
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Mansoor (left at 9:05 p.m.), Council Member Marr, Council Member
Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Absent: None
Officials Present: Acting City Manager Tamara Letourneau, City Attorney Kimberly Hall
Barlow, Economic and Development Services Director Barry Curtis, Public Services
Director Raja Sethuraman, Finance Director Kelly Telford and City Clerk Brenda Green.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT (00:03:34) - NONE
PRESENTATIONS: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS — MATTER NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (00:03:44)
Liz McNabb, District Coordinator for Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie -Norris, provided an
update on the bills authored by Assemblywoman Petrie -Norris; grant funding for Veterans
Homelessness; and invited all to a Community Coffee event on June 8th. (00:03:55)
Speaker, spoke on the location of the microwave at the Senior Center; and requested a
toaster oven and a new camera. (00:05:00)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Fairview Park Costa Mesa Day cleanup
project. (00:08:41)
Jim Beechum, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Wings of Freedom Tour Flight path directly over
his home; and expressed concern on the noise and safety of the antique planes.
(00:12:19)
Speaker, spoke on environmental concerns at the Red Mountain Project site. (00:15:42)
Cassius Rutherford, Parks, Arts and Community Services Commissioner, spoke in
support of hiring an Energy Manager and a climate action plan. (00:18:48)
Robin Ganall, Tustin, spoke in support of hiring an Energy Manager and a climate action
plan. (00:20:51)
Linda Kramer, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of hiring an Energy Manager and a climate
action plan; and updating information on the City website. (00:23:54)
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Dr. Kathleen Treseder, a member of Women for American Values and Ethics, spoke in
support of hiring an Energy Manager and a climate action plan; and submitted a study on
community choice energy. (00:27:31)
Russell Baldwin, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of hiring an Energy Manager and a climate
action plan. (00:29:22)
Cindy Black, Costa Mesa, spoke against the proposed removal of 25 mature trees at
Lions Park. (00:30:01)
Speaker, thanked Mr. Sethuraman for fixing the pothole on Newport Boulevard; spoke on
concerns about the lack of grass at the dog park; suggested making Lindberg Park a dog
park; and spoke on the City's Code Enforcement. (00:32:41)
Speaker, agreed with the previous speaker regarding the proposed removal of 25 trees
at Lions Park; spoke on the significance of Memorial Day; and signing the petition online
regarding the expansion of John Wayne Airport. (00:35:42)
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
(00:38:20)
Council Member Genis thanked Trellis and all the volunteers for efforts on Love Costa
Mesa Day; spoke on the air show regarding antique planes; the Lions Park trees; and
invited all to Harbor Lawn Cemetery for the annual Memorial Day observance by the
Freedom Committee of Orange County. (00:38:28)
Council Member Reynolds spoke on the Employee Awards Luncheon; Fire Department
Promotion Ceremony; reported on her attendance at the following events: Save Our
Youth (SOY), Tenants Rights Workshop and Outreach Toolbox workshop by the
International Association for Public Participation; thanked everyone who attended Love
Costa Mesa Day; spoke in support of a climate action plan; and spoke on the Lions Park
trees issue. (00:41:40)
Council Member Chavez spoke on Love Costa Mesa Day; speaking at Save Our Youth
(SOY) event; meeting with Mercy House regarding shelter operations; and invited all to
the grand opening of the new library on May 24th. (00:46:17)
Council Member Marr spoke on the grand opening of the new library; hosting Ask a
Planner event with the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce on June 5th; and invited all to
the District Art showcase at the Orange Coast College (OCC) Doyle Arts Pavilion on May
29th (00:49:00)
Council Member Mansoor invited all to the grand opening of the new library. (00:51:50)
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Mayor Pro Tem Stephens spoke on Love Costa Mesa Day and thanked Trellis; invited all
to Harbor Lawn Cemetery for the annual Memorial Day observance; reported on
attendance at the ICSC event in Las Vegas with Mayor Foley; spoke on the July 31d
Independence Day celebration; invited all to the grand opening of the new library; and
spoke on his new office location in Costa Mesa. (00:52:05)
Mayor Foley echoed her fellow Council Members' comments regarding events they have
attended; thanked Volcum for hosting the student scholarship dinner; reported on
attendance at the Armed Forces Day Field of Honor event through the Newport Beach
Exchange Club; spoke on hosting a round table discussion in recognition of Asian
American Heritage Month on May 29th; congratulated the Costa Mesa High School
Baseball team; spoke on legal marijuana distribution and illegal dispensaries; Lindberg
Park; her availability for meetings on Fridays; and showed a video on Love Costa Mesa
Day. (00:55:47)
REPORT — CITY MANAGER - Ms. Letourneau provided updates on the grand opening
of the library; the Lions Park Playground; removal of trees at Lions Park; and reported
that the City Council will resume their meetings at the Council Chambers beginning June
18tH (01:02:56)
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY - Ms. Barlow spoke on enforcement against illegal
marijuana dispensaries. (01:04:43)
CONSENT CALENDAR (01:05:41)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Council Member Marr
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 12
except for 3, 5, 7 and 11.
Council Member Reynolds spoke on Consent Calendar Item No. 12 regarding the
proactive community engagement work on the project. (01:06:44)
Council Member Genis spoke on Consent Calendar Item No. 12 regarding approving a
contract for the environmental study on the project. (01:07:40)
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens spoke on Consent Calendar Item No. 12 regarding the
proposal. (01:08:20)
Mayor Foley spoke on Consent Calendar Item No. 12 regarding the meetings with the
applicant. (01:09:18)
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Council Member Marr
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 12
except for 3, 5, 7 and 11.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member Mansoor,
Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Stephens, and Mayor
Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: MOTION TO APPROVE THE READING BY TITLE
ONLY OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. SAID ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS THAT APPEAR ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA SHALL BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY AND FURTHER READING WAIVED
ACTION:
City Council and Agency Board waived reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
2. READING FOLDER - Claims received by the City Clerk: Luis Arroyo and Jance
Hurlbut.
ACTION:
City Council received and filed.
4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETINGS OF MARCH 19, 2019
ACTION:
City Council approved the minutes of March 19, 2019.
6. REDHILL AVENUE MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS FROM BRISTOL STREET TO
MCCORMICK AVENUE, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5312 (094) - CITY
PROJECT NO. 18-08
ACTION:
1. City Council accepted the work performed by KASA Construction Inc. for the
subject project, and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion;
and
2. Authorized the City Manager to release the Labor and Materials Bond seven
(7) months after the filing date; release the Faithful Performance Bond if
appropriate, at the conclusion of the six month warranty period; and
release the retention monies thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of
Completion is filed.
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8. ACCEPTANCE OF NORTHBOUND NEWPORT BOULEVARD NORTH OF DEL
MAR STORM DRAIN REPAIR, CITY PROJECT NO. 18-17
ACTION:
1. City Council accepted the work performed by All Cities Engineering, Inc. for the
Northbound Newport Boulevard North of Del Mar Storm Drain Repair, City Project
No. 18-17, and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to release the Labor and Materials Bond and the
Faithful Performance Bond twelve (12) months after the Notice of Completion
filing date; and authorized staff to release the retention monies thirty-five (35)
days after the Notice of Completion filing date.
9. ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF MONETARY DONATION FOR ORGANICS
FIRST INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FROM STONYFIELD
ORGANIC
ACTION:
1. City Council accepted a monetary donation recognizing the implementation of the
City's Organics First Policy and organic field pilot program at Luke Davis Field;
and
2. Authorized a budget adjustment recognizing the $5,000.00 donation from
Stonyfield Organics and appropriating $5,000.00 to the Public Services
Department, Maintenance Services Division for the specified purposes.
10. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CLEANSTREET FOR
SIDEWALK PRESSURE WASHING
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the Fourth Amendment to the Maintenance
Services Agreement (MSA) with CleanStreet for biweekly pressure washing
services on Plumer Street, Anaheim Avenue, 18th Street and Park Avenue,
increasing the annual compensation by $15,960.00 for a total MSA annual
compensation of $89,191.00; and
2. Authorized the Acting City Manager to execute the Fourth Amendment and
future amendments to the agreement.
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12. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED EDUCATION FIRST
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE CAMPUS PROJECT AT 3150 BEAR STREET
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with
Environmental Science Associates (ESA) for a not -to -exceed amount of $97,537;
and
2. Authorized the Acting City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement
and future amendments to the agreement and allow up to an additional
contingency amounting to $50,000, as needed for potential preparation of
technical studies; and
3. Accepted $97,537 from Education First for the specified purpose.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (01:09:51)
3. WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2619 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS,
INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NOS. 19-08 "A" FOR $5,449.52 AND 19-09
FOR $2,647,032.40; CITY OPERATING EXPENSES FOR $5,738,063.05; AND
SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID
(01:09:52)
Public Comments:
Speaker, spoke on legal fees; sound issues at City Council and Planning
Commission meetings; and requested closed captioning. (01:09:54)
Public Comments Closed.
Dane Bora, Public Affairs Manager, clarified the issues with the sound has been
remedied; provided information regarding closed captioning; and spoke on
assisted listening devices. (01:13:10)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Approve Warrant Resolution No. 2619.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Mansoor, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem
Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
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ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2619.
5. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR ADAMS AVENUE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FROM HARBOR BOULEVARD TO SANTA ANA
RIVER (01:16:32)
Bart Mejia, City Engineer, presented the staff report. (01:16:53)
Public Comments:
Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project; and expressed concern
on construction costs and no funding source for the 2.6 million. (01:19:27)
Speaker, expressed concern on the costs. (01:21:42)
Public Comments closed.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Genis/Mayor Pro Tem Stephens
MOTION: Approve recommended actions. (01:23:37)
Council Member Genis spoke on repairing the street and cracks in an area on Adams
Avenue. (01:23:48)
Council Member Stephens spoke on repairing the street and cracks in an area on
Adams Avenue. (01:25:08)
Council Member Reynolds spoke in support of the project. (01:26:30)
Council Member Chavez spoke in support of the project. (01:27:41)
Discussion ensued on the cost estimate of the cross-section on Adams Avenue;
potential grants for the project; and the privately owned walls. (01:28:19)
Council Member Mansoor requested public outreach on the program. (01:32:20)
Mayor Foley spoke on a City wall and landscaping plan. (01:33:29)
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Genis/Mayor Pro Tem Stephens
VOTE ON MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Mansoor, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem
Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to KOA
Corporation, 2141 W. Orangewood Avenue, Orange, California 92868, for a total
not -to -exceed amount of $320,000 for professional engineering and design
services for the Adams Avenue Improvements Project; and
2. Authorized the Acting City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the proposed
PSA and future authorized amendments to the Agreement.
7. CANCELLATION OF FAIRVIEW PARK MULTIPURPOSE BICYCLE
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (BCIP) GRANT WITH THE ORANGE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) (01:34:42)
Cynthia D'Agosta, Fairview Park Administrator, presented the staff report.
(01:34:57)
Council Member Mansoor spoke on the trails needing repair at Fairview Park;
inquired on the timing to obtain a new grant; and repairs that would not trigger
Measure AA. (01:36:57)
Discussion ensued on the trail alignments; and maintenance vs. reconstruction
definition. (01:38:52)
Council Member Genis spoke on the history of the original grant and project.
(01:43:44)
Mayor Foley requested Council be informed of the new legal definitions. (01:46:22)
No public comments on this item.
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MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Stephens/Council Member Genis
MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Mansoor, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem
Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
City Council authorized staff to request that the Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) cancel the Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program (BCIP) Fairview
Park Multipurpose Trail project grant, and authorized staff to take all necessary steps
to close out the BCIP project grant.
11. FUEL STORAGE TANK TESTING, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES
(01:47:42)
Raja Sethuraman, Public Services Director and Bruce Lindemann, Maintenance
Services Manager, presented the staff report. (01:47:59)
Public Comments:
Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, requested a cost analysis on maintaining the tanks vs.
purchasing gas from a station. (01:50:20)
Speaker, spoke on a fueling truck. (01:53:25)
Public Comments closed.
Mr. Sethuraman spoke on the project and options. (01:54:55)
Discussion ensued on what is included in the Agreement; a fueling truck; and above
ground tanks. (01:56:40)
Council Member Mansoor spoke in support of the item. (02:04:41)
Discussion ensued on hazardous wastes. (02:04:59)
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MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Foley/Council Member Genis
MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Mansoor, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem
Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the Maintenance Service Agreement (MSA) with
Southwestern Clean Fuels Environmental Compliance Corp. dba Clean Fuels
Inc., 120 East Duarte Road Monrovia, CA 91016, for fuel storage tank testing,
maintenance and repair services, in an annual amount not to exceed $100,000
utilizing a Cooperative Agreement with the County of Orange, Contract MA -080-
17011745, for an initial term of three (3) years with optional one (1) year
extension; and
2. Authorized the Acting City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the
Maintenance Services Agreement and future amendments with Southwestern
Clean Fuels Environmental Compliance, Corp.
City Council recessed into a break at 8:05 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 8:20 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 7:00 p.m. (Resolution No. 05-55) (02:06:42)
1. PUBLIC HEARING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 FUNDING PRIORITIES FOR
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME) AND SUBSTANTIAL
AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL ACTION PLANS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2016-
2017 AND 2018-2019 (02:06:51)
In order to avoid an appearance of bias, Council Members Chavez and Reynolds
recused themselves, stepped down from the dais and left Grand Hall 1. (02:07:18)
Mike Linares, CDBG/Home Coordinator, presented the staff report. (02:07:52)
Mayor Foley requested to vote on the item related to the Jack Hammett site
separately as she will need to recuse herself. (02:14:27)
Discussion ensued on why certain programs were funded or not funded. (02:15:24)
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens spoke on Families Forward and Second Chance OC
and granting funds to these organizations. (02:18:14)
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Mr. Linares spoke on Council's discretion to allocate resources; and the Committee's
recommendations. (02:21:33)
Discussion ensued on Mercy House; and funding for gap areas. (02:25:40)
Public Hearing opened:
Madelynn Hirneise, representing Families Forward, spoke on their program and
working with the Network for Homeless Solutions. (02:27:48)
Cassius Rutherford, Costa Mesa, spoke on homelessness as a priority and allocation
of the funds. (02:29:54)
Wendy Weeks, representing Youth Employment Services, spoke on their program.
(02:30:41)
Chris Cubeiro, Housing and Public Service Grants Committee member, spoke in
support of keeping the funding as recommended by the Committee. (02:32:45)
Sergio Espinoza, representing Community Senior Serve, spoke on their program.
(02:33:44)
Speaker, spoke on a partnership with Newport Beach. (02:34:40)
Public Hearing closed.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Stephens/Council Member Mansoor
MOTION #1: Hold a Public Hearing regarding the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan
and amendments to the 2016-2017 and 2018-2019 Annual Action Plans with
changes to the allocations of CDBG grants. (02:35:58)
FY 19-20 Grant Based on Actual:
1. Fair Housing Foundation - $15,000
2. City of Costa Mesa Senior Social Services - $20,000
3. Youth Employment Services - $15,180
4. Council on Aging - $15,270
5. Mercy House — Prevention - $14,385
6. Mercy House — Rapid Rehousing - $14,385
7. Community Senior Service - Congregate and Home Delivered Meals - $20,775
8. Colette's Children's Home - $15,180
9. Families Forward - $13,000
10. Second Chance OC - $13,000
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens spoke on the motion. (02:40:49)
Council Member Mansoor spoke in support of the motion. (02:41:57)
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Council Member Genis spoke on the number of people served for each
organizations; and requested Mayor Pro Tem Stephens (the maker of the motion)
to consider funding Families Forward and Second Chance OC $14,385 each
instead of $13,000 and Mercy House — Prevention and Mercy House — Rapid
Rehousing $13,000 each instead of $14,385. Both Mayor Pro Tem Stephens and
Council Member Mansoor (the second) concurred. (02:42:04)
Council Member Marr spoke against the motion. (02:43:38)
Mayor Foley spoke in support of the motion. (02:44:00)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Stephens/Council Member Mansoor
VOTE ON MOTION #1: Hold a Public Hearing regarding the 2019-2020 Annual
Action Plan and amendments to the 2016-2017 and 2018-2019 Annual Action
Plans with changes to the allocations of CDBG grants.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem
Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: Council Member Marr
Absent: None
Abstain: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Reynolds
Motion carried: 4-1-0-2
ACTION:
City Council held a Public Hearing regarding the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan
and amendments to the 2016-2017 and 2018-2019 Annual Action Plans; and
made changes to the following allocations of CDBG grants:
FY 19-20 Grant Based on Actual:
1. Fair Housing Foundation - $15,000
2. City of Costa Mesa Senior Social Services - $20,000
3. Youth Employment Services - $15,180
4. Council on Aging - $15,270
5. Mercy House — Prevention - $13,000
6. Mercy House — Rapid Rehousing - $13,000
7. Community Senior Service - Congregate and Home Delivered Meals - $20,775
8. Colette's Children's Home - $15,180
9. Families Forward - $14,385
10. Second Chance OC - $14,385
Mayor Foley recused herself, stepped down from the dais and left Grand Hall 1 due
to living within 500 feet of the Jack Hammett Sports Complex. (02:44:45)
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Genis
MOTION #2: Approve the recommended amendment to the 2016-2017 Annual
Action Plan reallocating $275,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds.
(02:46:16)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Marr,
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Foley.
Motion carried: 4-0-0-3
ACTION:
City Council approved the recommended amendment to the 2016-2017 Annual
Action Plan reallocating $275,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds.
Mayor Foley returned to Grand Hall 1. (02:47:05)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Genis/Mayor Foley (02:48:25)
MOTION #3: City Council approve the following:
(a) The recommended allocation of $1,041,150 for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Community Development Block Grant; and
(b) The recommended allocation of $454,223 for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020
HOME Investment Partnerships Grant; and
(c) The recommended amendment to the 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan
reallocating $700,000 in Community Development Block grant funds.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Marr,
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Reynolds.
Motion carried: 5-0-0-2
ACTION:
City Council approved the following:
(a) The recommended allocation of $1,041,150 for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Community Development Block Grant; and
(b) The recommended allocation of $454,223 for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020
HOME Investment Partnerships Grant; and
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(c) The recommended amendment to the 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan
reallocating $700,000 in Community Development Block grant funds.
Ms. Barlow clarified the Resolution that will be adopted includes the money being
allocated from the Jack Hammett Park ADA Improvements project. (02:49:06)
Mayor Foley recused herself, stepped down from the dais and left Grand Hall 1 due
to living within 500 feet of the Jack Hammett Sports Complex
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Genis/Mayor Pro Tem Stephens (02:49:35)
MOTION #4: Approve Resolution No. 19-23 in order to:
• Approve the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan and the substantially amended
2016-2017 and 2018-2019 Annual Action Plans.
Authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to submit the
2019-2020 Annual Action Plan and substantial amendments to the 2016-
2017 and 2018-2019 Annual Action Plans, to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
• Designate the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, as the official
representative of the City to sign all certifications and assurances, and sub-
agent agreements for the use of funds approved in the 2019-2020 Annual
Action Plan, and substantial amendments to the 2016-2017 and 2018-2019
Annual Action Plans.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Marr,
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Foley.
Motion carried: 4-0-0-3
ACTION:
City Council approved Resolution No. 19-23.
Council Member Chavez, Council Member Reynolds and Mayor Foley returned to
Grand Hall 1. (02:50:16)
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
Council Member Mansoor was excused at 9:05 p.m. from the meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS:
1. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, THE PARKS, ARTS, AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, THE HISTORICAL COMMITTEE AND
THE MOBILE HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE (02:50:32)
Brenda Green, City Clerk, presented the staff report; and stated that the application from
Courtney Caldwell has been withdrawn. (02:50:49)
Discussion ensued that a member can hold both a seat on a committee and commission;
and staggering the terms of the Parks, Arts and Community Services Commissioners.
(02:52:30)
No public comments on this item.
PLANNING COMMISSION
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Appoint Jenna Tourje to fill one seat from District 4 on the Planning
Commission with a term expiring January, 2023. (02:55:04)
Council Member Chavez spoke on the motion. (02:55:36)
Council Member Reynolds spoke in support of the motion. (02:56:32)
Council Member Genis spoke in support of the motion. (02:57:03)
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens spoke in support of the motion. (02:57:20)
Mayor Foley spoke in support of the motion. (02:58:02)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Reynolds
VOTE ON MOTION: Appoint Jenna Tourje to fill one seat from District 4 on the Planning
Commission with a term expiring January, 2023.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member Marr, Council
Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Mansoor
Motion carried: 6-0-1
ACTION:
City Council appointed Jenna Tourje to fill one seat from District 4 on the Planning
Commission with a term expiring January, 2023.
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Council Genis
MOTION: Appoint Dianne Russell to fill one seat from District 5 on the Planning
Commission with a term expiring January, 2023. (02:58:25)
Council Member Reynolds spoke on the motion. (02:58:42)
Council Member Russell spoke in support of the motion. (02:59:44)
Council Member Marr spoke in support of the motion. (03:00:15)
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens spoke in support of the motion. (03:00:29)
Mayor Foley spoke in support of the motion. (03:00:45)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Council Genis
VOTE ON MOTION: Appoint Dianne Russell to fill one seat from District 5 on the
Planning Commission with a term expiring January, 2023.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member Marr, Council
Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Mansoor.
Motion carried: 6-0-1
ACTION:
City Council appointed Dianne Russell to fill one seat from District 5 on the Planning
Commission with a term expiring January, 2023.
PARKS, ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Discussion ensued on the appointments of the Senior Center and Arts liaisons.
(03:01:35)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Foley/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Appoint Charlene Ashendorf as the Senior Center Liaison and Kelli Frager as
the Arts Liaison on the Parks, Arts and Community Services Commission. (03:04:02)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Genis/None
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Appoint Charlene Ashendorf as the Arts Liaison and Gary
Parkins as the Senior Center Liaison on the Parks, Arts and Community Services
Commission (03:04:17)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION DIED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND.
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MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Foley/Council Member Chavez
VOTE ON MOTION: Appoint Charlene Ashendorf as the Senior Center Liaison and Kelli
Frager as the Arts Liaison on the Parks, Arts and Community Services Commission.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds,
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: Council Member Genis.
Absent: Council Member Mansoor.
Motion carried: 5-1-1
ACTION:
City Council appointed Charlene Ashendorf as the Senior Center Liaison and Kelli
Frager as the Arts Liaison on the Parks, Arts and Community Services Commission.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Mayor Foley
MOTION: To stagger the term of Kelli Frager to expire January, 2021 and for Charlene
Ashendorf's term to expire January, 2023.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member Marr, Council
Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Mansoor.
Motion carried: 6-0-1
ACTION:
City Council staggered the term of Kelli Frager to expire January, 2021 and for Charlene
Ashendorf's term to expire January, 2023.
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Mayor Foley
MOTION: Appoint Barbara Steck and Maria Bashaw on the Historical Preservation
Committee with a term expiring April, 2020. (03:06:05)
Council Member Marr spoke on the motion. (03:06:15)
Mayor Foley spoke in support of the motion. (03:06:33)
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Mayor Foley
VOTE ON MOTION: Appoint Barbara Steck and Maria Bashaw on the Historical
Preservation Committee with a term expiring April, 2020.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member Marr, Council
Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays:None
Absent: Council Member Mansoor.
Motion carried: 6-0-1
Council Member Marr requested to re -do the vote as the Committee is only recruiting for
one alternate member. (03:06:54)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Mayor Foley
MOTION: Appoint Barbara Steck as an Alternate member on the Historical Preservation
Committee with a term expiring April, 2020. (03:07:25)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member Marr, Council
Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays:None
Absent: Council Member Mansoor.
Motion carried: 6-0-1
ACTION:
City Council appointed Barbara Steck as an Alternate member on the Historical
Preservation Committee with a term expiring April, 2020.
MOBILE HOME PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Mayor Foley
MOTION: Appoint Eileen Cirillo as a park owner and Michael Dougher as a mobile home
resident owner on the Mobile Home Park Advisory Committee, both terms expiring April,
2020.(03:07:57)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member Marr, Council
Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Mansoor.
Motion carried: 6-0-1
ACTION:
City Council appointed Eileen Cirillo as a park owner and Michael Dougher as a mobile
home resident owner on the Mobile Home Park Advisory Committee, both terms expiring
April, 2020.
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ADDITIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS (03:09:00)
Council Member Genis spoke on policies we have regarding climate action plan and
energy conservation.
ADJOURNMENT (03:10:02) — The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
Minutes adopted on this 6th day of August, 2019.
ATTEST:
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Brenda Green, ity Clerk
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