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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 - CC-4 - Minutes - 3/16/2021UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED CC-4 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 - 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - The Regular City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Foley at 6:03 p.m. via Zoom webinar. NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Council Member Harlan MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION Led by Mayor Foley ROLL CALL Present by Zoom: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Foley. Absent: None PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Foley presented a Proclamation in honor of Black History Month. PUBLIC COMMENTS — MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Anna Vrska, Costa Mesa spoke against signage at Triangle Square and played a video. Speaker, spoke against the signage at Triangle Square. Steven Chan, Costa Mesa spoke on complaints against Smart n Final and spoke on the Mayor and Social Media. Karl Ahlf, Costa Mesa spoke against the signage at Triangle Square. Ms. Hall Barlow, City Attorney responded to public comments on campaign contributions, Mayor Foley and the Triangle Square agreement, and Mayor Foley's campaign page. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS Council Member Gameros spoke on outdoor dining, encouraged practicing safe distances and wearing masks. Council Member Harlan spoke on the Housing Element workshops on February 17tn and 18tn Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 2, 2021 — Page 1 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED Council Member Harper spoke on wearing masks, social distancing, and the Strategic Planning Workshop. Council Member Reynolds spoke on the Strategic Planning Workshop, reported on the attendance at the Library Advisory Board meeting, reported on the TCA board meeting, spoke on addressing contractor performance issues, and thanked transportation staff for their work. Council Member Chavez spoke on Hamilton street repaving, speeding on Pomona Street and traffic calming measures, attending the Housing Element Workshops, the Power of One Food Distribution at Ikea, and the County Rental Assistance Program. Mayor Pro Tem Marr spoke on Ikea being recognized for service to Costa Mesa and awarded a grant for Black History Month, May 15th is Love Costa Mesa Day, a new coffee shop on Harbor named the Original Barista, and warned about a recent increase in senior fraud. Mayor Foley spoke on scams, reported on the Association of Cities of Orange County conference, reported on the Travel Costa Mesa board meeting, reported on the Shelter Advisory Committee meeting, spoke on the FEMA trailer being utilized to isolate individuals with COVID-19, the State treasurer update on a $15 billion surplus, opportunities for grants and business resources guide, clarified that vaccinations are free, the new Audi dealership, options to formalize outdoor dining, and spoke on a friend who passed away from COVID-19. REPORT — CITY MANAGER — Ms. Farrell Harrison spoke on the past year and on COVID-19, Operation Independence, and the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY — Ms. Hall Barlow spoke on the rental moratorium extension expiring at the end of June 2021 and warned against scams. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Items 1-6) MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Mayor Pro Tem Marr MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 6. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 (Mayor Foley abstaining on CC-2 Warrant Resolution) Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 2, 2021 — Page 2 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED 1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: APPROVE THE READING BY TITLE ONLY OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ACTION: City Council and Agency Board approved the reading by title only and waived full reading of Ordinances and Resolutions. 2. WARRANT RESOLUTION NO.2653 — Finance Department Mayor Foley recused herself on this item due to contributions received from Everett Dorey LLP and Keller Anderle. ACTION: City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2653 of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, allowing certain claims and demands, including Payroll Register Nos. 21-01 "A" for $2,888.51 and 21-02 for $2,474,602.48; and City operating expenses for $2,831,936.20. 3. MINUTES - City Manager's Office/City Clerk's Division ACTION: City Council approved the Closed Session Minutes of November 17, 2020. 4. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2021-01 CHANGING APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR MEMBERS OF THE PARKS, ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION - City Manager's Office/City Clerk's Division ACTION: City Council adopted by second reading Ordinance No. 2021-01 of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, amending Chapter III (Parks, Arts and Community Services Commission) of Title 12 (Parks and Recreation) of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code. 5. CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS TO AD HOC COMMITTEES City Manager's Office/City Clerk's Division ACTION: City Council confirmed the following Mayor's appointments: 1. Cannabis Ad Hoc Committee: Mayor Foley, Council Member Manuel Chavez, and Council Member Loren Gameros. 2. City Manager Ad Hoc Committee: Mayor Foley, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Council Member Arlis Reynolds. 3. Fairview Developmental Center Ad Hoc Committee: Mayor Foley, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Council Member Jeffrey Harlan. Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 2, 2021 — Page 3 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED 6. REPORT ON OUTSTANDING 2019-20 ORANGE COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS ON LAW ENFORCEMENT PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS Police Department ACTION: City Council reviewed and approved the Police Department's report on the outstanding 2019-20 Orange County Civil Grand Jury recommendations on law enforcement Peer Support Programs (PSPs). ----------------------------------- END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ------------------------------ ---- MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Mayor Pro Tern Marr MOTION: Consider New Business Item number 1 before Public Hearing Item number 1. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: 1. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS, ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AND VARIOUS CITY COMMITTEES City Manager's Office/City Clerk's Division Staff presentation by Ms. Green, City Clerk. Public Comments: None. MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Harper/Council Member Chavez MOTION: Appoint Scott Glabb to District 1 on the Parks, Arts, and Community Services Commission. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 2, 2021 — Page 4 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Gameros/ Council Member Chavez MOTION: Appoint Cassius Rutherford to District 2 on the Parks, Arts, and Community Services Commission. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Marr/Mayor Foley MOTION: Appoint Quentin Pullen to District 3 on the Parks, Arts, and Community Services Commission. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/ Council Member Reynolds MOTION: Appoint Stanley Garcia to District 4 on the Parks, Arts, and Community Services Commission. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/ Council Member Harlan MOTION: Appoint Angely Andrade Vallarta to District 5 on the Parks, Arts, and Community Services Commission. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 2, 2021 — Page 5 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Harlan/Mayor Pro Tem Marr MOTION: Appoint Liz Dorn Parker to District 6 on the Parks, Arts, and Community Services Commission. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Foley/Mayor Pro Tem Marr MOTION: Appoint Charlene Ashendorf as the at large representative on the Parks, Arts, and Community Services Commission, and as the Arts Liaison. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Gameros/Mayor Pro Tem Marr MOTION: Appoint to the Animal Services Committee: Jay Litvak, Alyssa McKay, Angela Minjares, and Linda Kwoun with a term expiration of April 2022, Diana Gardiner, Nicole Dunger, and Becca Walls with a term expiration of April 2023, and Andrea Pike and Steve Parker as alternates with a term expiration of April 2022. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Harlan/ Council Member Chavez MOTION: Appoint to the Bikeway & Walkability Committee: Richard Huffman, Bridget Gleason, Flo Martin, Cynthia McDonald, Michael Nolf, and Ralph Taboada with a term expiration of April 2022, Bryan Estrada, Trace Yulie, James Erickson, David Martinez, and Emily Webb with a term expiration of April 2023, and John Lux and Jimmy Vivar as alternates with a term expiration of April 2022. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 2, 2021 — Page 6 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Gameros/Council Member Chavez MOTION: Appoint to the Cultural Arts Committee: Charlene Ashendorf, Rocky Evans, Stephanie Wenning, Anthony Manrique with a term expiration of April 2022, Salina Mendoza, Arelly Ocampo, Frank Gutierrez, Andrea Bravo -Campbell, and Mark Cleveland with a term expiration of April 2023, and Gestina Yassa and Cassydy Berliner as alternates with a term expiration of April 2023. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/ Council Member Gameros MOTION: Appoint to the Fairview Park Steering Committee: Andy Campbell, Erik Roberts, Emily McClain, and Shannon Levin with a term expiration of April 2025, Cara Raffele as an alternate with a term expiration of April 2023, and Jeffrey Butcher as an alternate with a term expiration of April 2025. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Foley/Council Member Reynolds MOTION: Appoint to the Finance and Pension Advisory Committee: Adam Ereth, Gabriel Godinez, Kip Hancock, and Wendy Leece with a term expiration of April 2022, Ralph Taboada, John Stephens, Philip D'Agostino, Boris Gresely, and Tom Arnold with a term expiration of April 2023. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 2, 2021 — Page 7 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Mayor Foley MOTION: Appoint to the Historical Preservation Committee: Mary Ellen Goddard, John McQueen, David Gardiner, Emma Cartwright with a term expiration of April 2022, Mikelle Fish, Daniel Baume, Nora Pullen, Christopher Cuthill, and Barbara Steck with a term expiration of April 2023, and Karen McKenna-Juergens and Shaun McGuinness as alternates with a term expiration of April 2022. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Mayor Pro Tern Marr MOTION: Appoint to the Housing and Public Service Grants Committee: Ginny Walker, Hayle Horton, Lisa Buchanan, and Jenny Vavra with a term expiration of April 2022, Gabriel Godinez, Cristy Martinez, Kalvin Alvarez, Aaron Craddolph, and Michelle Murphy with a term expiration of April 2023, and Christopher Cubeiro as an alternate with a term expiration of April 2022. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Pro Tern Marr. Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: Mayor Foley — Recused herself as Kalvin Alvarez works for her. Motion carried: 6-0-1 MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Foley/Mayor Pro Tern Marr MOTION: Appoint to the Mobile Home Advisory Committee: Vickie Talley as a Park Owner with the term expiration of April 2022, Jimmy Vivar as a Mobile Home Resident with the term expiration on April 2022, Wanda Garro as an Independent Citizen At -Large with the term expiration on April 2022, Michael Dougher as a Mobile Home Resident with a term expiration of April 2022, Maria Horton as a Park Owner with the term expiration of April 2023, Eileen Cirillo as a Park Owner with the term expiration of April 2023, Colette McCall Craddolph as a Mobile Home Resident with the term expiration of April 2023, Dolores Minerich as a Mobile Home Resident with the term expiration on April 2023, and Kimberly Christensen as an Independent Citizen At -Large with a term expiration of April 2023. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 2, 2021 — Page 8 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Mayor Pro Tern Marr MOTION: Appoint to the Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee: George Sakioka as the Major Development Representative, and Jason Kensey and Matt Eimers as At -Large Representatives with term expirations on April 1, 2025, and to hold a recruitment for the Small Developers Representative position. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. GIVE FIRST READING TO AN ORDINANCE REPEALING URGENCY ORDINANCE 19-19 AND APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT CO-2020-04 AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS AND TO AUTHORIZE RELATED FEES Development Services Department/Planning Division Mayor Foley recused herself and left the meeting at 7:52 p.m. as she has an Accessory Dwelling Unit application pending. Staff presentation by Mr. Aglupos, Assistant Planner. Discussion ensued on the ordinance in comparison to other cities, best practices, preserving the character of neighborhoods, consistency in language, state regulations, parking concerns, setbacks for 2 stories, fees, design guidelines for window height, and the transportation map. City Council recessed into break at 8:48 p.m. City Council reconvened at 9:00 p.m. Public Comments: Speaker, spoke on park fees, square footage, setbacks, existing garages, the state ADU handbook, and new laws. Speaker, spoke on setbacks. Chasin Prather, agreed with the previous two speakers. Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 2, 2021 — Page 9 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Harlan/Mayor Pro Tern Marr MOTION: Approve the recommended actions with the following changes: Regarding short term rentals add the wording "unless allowed by Costa Mesa municipal code". Mayor Pro Tern Marr requested the following changes: to eliminate the parking requirement across the city, and remove the 40' setback unless the ADU is a 2 story construction. Council Member Harlan agreed to the changes. Discussion ensued on the 40' setback. MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Harlan/Mayor Pro Tem Marr MOTION: Approve the recommended actions with the following changes: Regarding short term rentals add the wording "unless allowed by Costa Mesa municipal code", eliminate park fee for JADU, eliminate the parking requirement across the city, replace the 40' setback to 20' for existing 2 story structures, and 5' setback for ADU over a garage for a 2 story structure. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Pro Tern Marr. Nays: Council Member Harper Absent: None Abstain: Mayor Foley Motion carried: 5-1-1 ACTION: 1. City Council introduced for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 2021-03 to repeal Urgency Ordinance 19-19, amend Municipal Code, Title 13, Article 2 pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), with the following changes: Regarding short term rentals add the wording "unless allowed by Costa Mesa municipal code", replace the 40' setback to 20' for existing 2 story structures, 5' setback for ADU over a garage for a 2 story structure, and eliminate the parking requirement across the city. 2. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-03 authorizing related fees with the following change: Eliminate park fee for JADU. ADDITIONAL COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS ADJOURNMENT — Mayor Pro Tern Marr adjourned the meeting at 9:32 p.m. Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 2, 2021 — Page 10 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED Minutes adopted on this 16th day of March, 2021. Katrina Foley, Mayor ATTEST: Brenda Green, City Clerk Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 2, 2021 — Page 11 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY* MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 - 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Foley at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom webinar. NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Council Member Harper MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION Led by Ian Stevenson from Trellis. ROLL CALL Present by Zoom: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Foley. Absent: None PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Foley presented a Proclamation for Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Ms. Price, Assistant City Manager presented a Homelessness Update. PUBLIC COMMENTS — MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Aaron McCall, spoke on the bridge shelter and gaps in services during nights and weekends. Chris McEvoy, spoke on curb and sidewalk issues. Speaker, spoke against signage at Triangle Square. Speaker, showed a video regarding issues with Smart n Final. Steve McNally, spoke on uses at Fairview Developmental Center property and on mental illness. Speaker, spoke on approving and posting minutes. Karl Ahlf, spoke on OCTA bus benches that are needed. Cindy Brahs, requested to remove Consent Calendar item number 8. Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 16, 2021 — Page 1 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED Steven Chan, spoke on noise issues concerning Smart n Final. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS Council Member Harlan spoke on the Costa Mesa High School alumni associations golf tournament at the Costa Mesa Country Club, spoke on residents getting involved with committee and commission meetings, and invited participants to attend the Housing Element workshops. Council Member Harper spoke on the homelessness update and requested financial information, and thanked staff. Council Member Reynolds provided an update on the Fairview Park Steering Committee meeting, provided an update on the TCA, funding opportunities for bus benches, requested updates on enhanced park and field access, contractor quality, and spoke on a memorial for COVID-19 victims. Council Member Chavez spoke on the Housing Element workshops, Ketchum-Libolt Park meetings, Fairview Park Committee meeting, the County's rent relief program, and Smart n Final. Council Member Gameros spoke on the bridge shelter and thanked staff for their work. Mayor Foley spoke on the Ad Hoc Cannabis Committee meeting, the new Perez Park, OC Autism Foundation Certificates of Appreciation, vaccine distribution, OC Press project, Fairview Developmental Center, Minutes, and Smart n Final. REPORT — CITY MANAGER — Ms. Farrell Harrison spoke on COVID-19 statistics, vaccinations, the Housing Element Workshops, Ketchum-Libolt Park, and addressing Smart n Final concerns. REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY — Ms. Hall Barlow spoke on CalPERS. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Items 1-8) MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Harlan MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 8 except for 8. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 16, 2021 — Page 2 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED PROCEDURAL WAIVER: APPROVE THE READING BY TITLE ONLY OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ACTION: City Council and Agency Board approved the reading by title only and waived full reading of Ordinances and Resolutions. 2. READING FOLDER Claims received by the City Clerk: Tom Carson and Rena Dear ACTION: City Council received and filed. 3. WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2654 — Finance Department ACTION: City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2654 of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, allowing certain claims and demands, including Payroll Register Nos. 21-02 "A" for $4,327.20 and 21-03 for $2,473,287.64; and City operating expenses for $353,772.40. 4. MINUTES - City Manager's Office/City Clerk's Division ACTION: City Council approved the Minutes of the regular meetings of April 21, 2020 and November 17, 2020, the Special Closed Session of January 12, 2021, and the Study Session of January 12, 2021. 5. BEAR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (1-405 FREEWAY TO BAKER STREET) — CITY PROJECT NO. 20-14 Public Services Department/Engineering Division ACTION: 1. City Council accepted the work performed by All American Asphalt, Inc., and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. 2. Authorized the City Manager to release the Labor and Material Bond seven (7) months after the filing date; release the Faithful Performance Bond at the conclusion of the one-year warranty period; and release the retention monies 35 days after the Notice of Completion filing date. Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 16, 2021 — Page 3 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED 6. AMENDMENT NO.5 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES - Public Services Department/Transportation Services ACTION: 1. City Council approved Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Interwest Consulting Group Inc.,15140 Transistor Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, increasing the maximum compensation by $200,000, for professional engineering services, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $884,000. 2. Authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the amendment and future authorized amendments to the agreements. 7. 1-405 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - AMENDMENTS TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES - Public Services Department/Transportation Services ACTION: 1. City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Interwest Consulting Group Inc., 15140 Transistor Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, increasing the maximum compensation by $150,000 for construction support services, on an as -needed basis, for the 1-405 Improvement Project, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $350,000; 2. Approved proposed Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with AGA Engineers, Inc., 211 E. Imperial Highway, Suite 208, Fullerton, CA 92835, increasing the maximum compensation by $25,000 for traffic engineering services, on an as -needed basis, for the 1-405 Improvement Project, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $109,999; and 3. Authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the amendments and future authorized amendments to the agreements. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 8. SECOND READING TO AN ORDINANCE REPEALING URGENCY ORDINANCE 19-19 AND APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT CO-2020-04 AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS Development Services Department/Planning Division Mayor Foley recused herself from this item as she has an ADU application pending. Presentation by Mr. Aglupos, Assistant Planner. Discussion ensued on State Law requirements, minimum size of ADU's, side yard setbacks, short term rentals, and neighborhood impacts. Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 16, 2021 — Page 4 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED Public Comments: Cindy Brahs, Costa Mesa, spoke on the issue of requiring a separate address, 5' articulation over a garage, exterior stairways and balconies prohibited, and JADU park fees. Aaron Klemm, Costa Mesa, spoke on exterior side yard setbacks. MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Harlan/Council Member Reynolds MOTION: Approve staff's recommendation with the change in Section 136 allowing a 150 square foot minimum and Section D9a height of at least 16' shall be allowed. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Pro Tem Marr. Nays: Council Member Harper. Absent: None Abstain: Mayor Foley Motion carried: 5-1-1 ACTION: City Council gave first reading to Ordinance No. 2021-03 (Code Amendment CO- 2020-04) to be read by title only, repealing Urgency Ordinance 19-19 and amending Municipal Code, Title 13, Article 2 pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ----------------------------------- PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: 1. ADOPTION OF STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS AND SIX MONTH OBJECTIVES City Manager's Office Staff presentation by Ms. Farrell Harrison, City Manager. Discussion ensued on including the Open Space Master Plan, Arts & Culture Master Plan, increasing park space, community safety and bike and walkability, and community input. Public Comments: Aaron McCall, spoke on community policing, communicating calls, and following the CAHOOTS model for non-violent calls. Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 16, 2021 — Page 5 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Harper MOTION: Approve staff's recommendation. Mayor Foley requested to include in the work plan the Parks, Arts, and Community Services Commission review of the Open Space Master Plan by June 2021, the City Council review the Arts & Culture Master Plan by March 2021, and to continue the work on the mitigation of collisions efforts, and including the Bike and Walkability Committee. Council Members Chavez and Harper agreed to the changes. MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Harper MOTION: Approve staff's recommendation and include the Parks, Arts, and Community Services Commission review of the Open Space Master Plan by June 2021 and the City Council review of the Arts & Culture Master Plan by March 2021, and to continue the work on the mitigation of collisions efforts, and including the Bike and Walkability Committee. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None Motion carried: 7-0 ACTION: City Council adopted the Three Year Strategic Plan Goals and Six Month Strategic Objectives developed at the Strategic Planning Workshop held on Friday, January 29, 2021, with the three additions. 2. FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 MID -YEAR BUDGET UPDATE AND ADJUSTMENTS Finance Department Staff Presentation by Ms. Molina, Finance Director. Public Comments: None. MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Council Member Chavez MOTION: Approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Foley. Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None Motion carried: 7-0 Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 16, 2021 — Page 6 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED ACTION: 1. City Council approved FY 2020-21 Budget Adjustments in the General Fund, Gas Tax Fund and multiple Special Revenue and restricted Funds. 2. Approved FY 2020-21 Staffing Realignments in multiple Departments Citywide. a. Approved Resolution No. 2021-04, amending Resolution No. 17-14 to revise the pay ranges for the Chief Plans Examiner classification and Network Systems Administrator classification. b. Approved Resolution No. 2021-05, amending Resolution No. 17-18 to revise the pay range for the Computer Operations/Networking Supervisor classification. c. Approved Resolution No. 2021-06, amending Resolution No. 17-26 by removing the Information Technology Manager classification from the Division Manager unit and amending Resolution No. 17-27 by establishing the Information Technology Manager classification in the Confidential Management unit and establishing the pay range for said classification. 3. Authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to work with the City Attorney's Office to execute any and all documents necessary to acquire and finance a new ladder truck for the Fire and Rescue Department approved in the FY 2020-21 Budget. ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS Council Member Reynolds spoke on the Human Options 24/7 hotline. ADJOURNMENT — Mayor Foley adjourned the meeting at 9:39 p.m. Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 16, 2021 — Page 7 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED Minutes adopted on this 16th day of March, 2021. Katrina Foley, Mayor ATTEST: Brenda Green, City Clerk Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 16, 2021 — Page 8