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AGENDA
CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY*
*NOTE: ALL AGENCY MEMBERSHIPS ARE REFLECTED IN THE TITLE “COUNCIL MEMBER.”
TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021
VIRTUAL LOCATIONS, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
CLOSED SESSION 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.
In order to minimize the spread of COVID-19, Governor Newsom has issued Executive
Orders that temporarily suspend requirements of the Brown Act which allows Council
Members to attend City Council meetings remotely. Given the health risks associated
with COVID-19, the City Council Chambers will be closed to the public until further notice.
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submit your comment via email to the City Clerk at cityclerk@costamesaca.gov.
Comments received by 1:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting will be provided to the
City Council, made available to the public, and will be part of the meeting record.
4. 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.
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of the meeting.
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 at www.costamesaca.gov or by clicking
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The City of Costa Mesa’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special
assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate you in
every reasonable manner. Please contact the City Clerk’s office 24 hours prior to the
meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is
feasible 714-754-5225 or at cityclerk@costamesaca.gov. El objetivo de la ciudad de
Costa Mesa es cumplir con la ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) en
todos los aspectos. Si como asistente o participante en esta reunión, usted necesita
asistencia especial, más allá de lo que normalmente se proporciona, intentaremos de
complacer en todas las maneras. Favor de comunicarse a la oficina del Secretario de la
Ciudad con 24 horas de anticipación para informarnos de sus necesidades y determinar
si alojamiento es realizable al 714-754-5225 o cityclerk@costamesaca.gov
The City of Costa Mesa thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent
spreading the COVID-19 virus.
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CLOSED SESSION
4:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public are welcome to address the City Council only on those items on
the Closed Session agenda. Each member of the public will be given a total of three
minutes to speak on all items on the Closed Session agenda.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6, California Government Code
Agency Designated Representatives: Peter Brown, Partner, Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore, Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager
Name of Employee Organization: Costa Mesa Firefighters Association (CMFA),
Costa Mesa Fire Management Association (CMFMA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6, California Government Code
Agency Designated Representative: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager
Name of Employee Organization: Costa Mesa Police Association (CMPA),
Costa Mesa Police Management Association (CMPMA)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6, California Government Code
Agency Designated Representative: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager
Name of Employee Organization: Costa Mesa City Employees Association
(CMCEA)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6, California Government Code
Agency Designated Representative: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager
Name of Employee Organization: Costa Mesa Division Managers Association
(CMDMA)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6, California Government Code
Agency Designated Representative: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager
Name of Employee Organization: Unrepresented Employees: Confidential Unit,
Confidential Management Unit, Executive Employees, Part-Time Employees.
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6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(2) of Section 54956.9, California Government Code
Bernede v. Costa Mesa (Schaefer), OCSC Case No. 30-2019-01041552-CU-PO-
CJC
7. THREAT TO SECURITY
Pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 54957, California Government Code
Consultation with: Costa Mesa Director of Emergency Services, and City Manager,
Lori Ann Farrell Harrison; Bryan Glass, Police Chief; Dan Stefano, Fire Chief; and
Jason Dempsey, Emergency Services Administrator.
The City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will recess
for Closed Session.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021 – 6:00 P.M.
JOHN STEPHENS
Mayor
MANUEL CHAVEZ ANDREA MARR
Council Member Mayor Pro Tem
LOREN GAMEROS DON HARPER
Council Member Council Member
JEFFREY HARLAN ARLIS REYNOLDS
Council Member Council Member
City Attorney City Manager
Kimberly Hall Barlow Lori Ann Farrell Harrison
CALL TO ORDER
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Council Member Gameros
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.]
Pastor Christine Nolf, Redemption Church, Costa Mesa.
ROLL CALL
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Presentation: Recognition of former Mayor Katrina Foley.
2. Proclamation: April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as otherwise directed.
Comments on Consent Calendar items may also be heard at this time.
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COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Each council member is limited to four minutes. Additional comments will be heard at the
end of the meeting.
1. Council Member Chavez
2. Council Member Gameros
3. Council Member Harlan
4. Council Member Harper
5. Council Member Reynolds
6. Mayor Pro Tem Marr
7. Mayor Stephens
REPORT – CITY MANAGER
REPORT – CITY ATTORNEY
CONSENT CALENDAR: (Items 1-8)
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: APPROVE THE READING BY TITLE ONLY OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council and Agency Board approve the reading by title only and waive full
reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
2. READING FOLDER
Claims received by the City Clerk: Luis Collado, Peter Do, David Dunne,
Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club, Joseph Jones, Cynthia
Sandoval, Dania Tobar Soyos.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council receive and file.
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3. WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2657 – Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Warrant Resolution No. 2657 of the City Council of the City
of Costa Mesa, California, allowing certain claims and demands, including Payroll
Register Nos. 21-05 “A” for -$646.15 and 21-06 for $2,510,176.08; and City
operating expenses for $4,527,270.83.
4. MINUTES - City Manager’s Office/City Clerk’s Division
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve the Minutes of the Special Strategic Planning Workshop of
January 29, 2021, the regular meetings of March 2, 2021 and March 16, 2021, and
the Special Study Session of March 23, 2021.
5. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL DEMOGRAPHICS
CORPORATION FOR DEMOGRAPHIC SERVICES AND PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION SERVICES RELATED TO THE 2021 REDISTRICTING
PROCESS - City Manager’s Office/City Clerk’s Division
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize a Professional Services Agreement with National
Demographics Corporation (NDC) and the City of Costa Mesa for a total not-to-
exceed $80,000, for demographics analysis of census data, drawing draft maps
of proposed boundaries of districts, public outreach, and interactive web tools
related to the City’s 2021 Redistricting Process.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a Professional Services
Agreement, in substantially the form as attached and in such final form as
approved by the City Attorney and future amendments to the agreement.
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6. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL MOBILE VIDEO EQUIPMENT
WITH WATCHGUARD VIDEO – Police Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the purchase of additional body worn cameras (BWCs), cloud based
video storage, and related equipment (mounts, charging/transfer stations, and
warranties) from WatchGuard Video in an amount not to exceed $166,687.00 to
supplement the Police Department’s current system.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to execute an agreement with
WatchGuard Video, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney.
7. ACCEPTANCE AND ALLOCATION OF THE 2020 EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUNDS – Police Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the proposed resolution authorizing acceptance of the 2020 Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds and authorize the City
Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County
of Orange and the Certifications and Assurances for the 2020 Edward Byrne
Memorial JAG.
2. Accept $20,928.43 in JAG funds and appropriate funding in the Police
Department budget for the specified purpose.
8. GRANT AWARD ACCEPTANCE - VOLKSWAGEN MITIGATION TRUST FUND
TRANSIT BUS – Public Services Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Accept a grant for $159,985.41 from San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution
Control District, administrator of Volkswagen (VW) Mitigation Trust Funds for
Zero-Emission Transit, School and Shuttle Bus Project.
2. Approve a budget adjustment appropriating the $159,985.41 for the purchase of
a new electric shuttle bus.
3. Authorize the purchase of a new e-shuttle from Creative Bus Sales, 14740
Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91710, for $159,985.41.
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AT THIS TIME COUNCIL WILL ADDRESS ANY ITEMS PULLED FROM THE
CONSENT CALENDAR
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. AN ORDINANCE FOR AN EXTENSION TO AND AMENDMENT OF THE
SAKIOKA FARMS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DA-99-02 (DA-20-03),
SAKIOKA LOT 2, 14850 SUNFLOWER AVENUE
Development Services Department/Planning Division
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Find the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3)
(general rule) of the CEQA Guidelines because the amendment is merely a
time extension for an existing development agreement and does not change
the underlying project. In addition, the relevant environmental analysis
contained in the approved 2015-2035 General Plan EIR (SCH No.
2015111053, June 2016) is still valid and applicable to the project such that no
further environmental review is required.
2. Give first reading to Ordinance 2021-xx to approve the time extension and
amendment to Development Agreement 99-02 (Development Agreement 20-
03).
Click here for public comments received on this item.
2. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF PLANNING APPLICATION 20-10 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP T-21-01 (TTM NO. 19120) FOR A MASTER PLAN
FOR AN EIGHT-UNIT RESIDENTIAL COMMON INTEREST DEVELOPMENT
UNDER THE MESA WEST RESIDENTIAL OWNERSHIP URBAN PLAN AT 1978
MEYER PLACE AND 1979 ANAHEIM AVENUE
Development Services Department/Planning Division
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Uphold the Planning Commission’s decision to adopt a Resolution to:
1. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (In-fill
Development Projects).
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2. Approve Planning Application 20-10 and Tentative Tract Map T-21-01 subject to
conditions of approval.
Click here for public comments received on this item.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
1. ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2021-XX TO REPEAL
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-11 RELATING TO TEMPORARY MORATORIA ON
EVICTING TENANTS, AND DECLARING THE ORDINANCE TO BE AN
EMERGENCY MEASURE TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ADOPTION
City Attorney’s Office/Development Services Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Introduce and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2021-XX that would take effect
immediately, to repeal the temporary moratorium on the eviction of commercial
tenants who are unable to pay rent due to the impacts of the novel coronavirus
disease (COVID-19).
2. PROPOSED PLAN FOR USE OF FEDERAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
FUNDS DUE TO THE CITY IN FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 AND RELATED
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS - Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:
The American Rescue Plan of 2021 passed by the United States Congress and
signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021, is a $1.9 trillion economic
stimulus bill providing for a wide variety of funding efforts to offset the economic
losses resulting from the worldwide pandemic, COVID-19. The American Rescue
Plan includes $360 billion in direct funding to states, counties and cities to offset
economic losses and increased expenses resulting from the pandemic.
1. Approve the proposed use of the City’s first 50 percent allocation of $14.2 million
of the $28.3 million American Rescue Plan multi-year allocation to Costa Mesa
and authorize the budget appropriations accordingly.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate the elimination of the
five percent (5%) pay furloughs prospectively with all employee associations and
unrepresented groups, reimburse employees for the 5% paycuts incurred since
July 1, 2020, and reinstate the personnel adopted budget accordingly. Revised
Side Letters will be submitted to the City Council in a subsequent meeting for final
approval upon final negotiation and ratification by the associations.
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3. REQUEST COUNCIL DIRECTION FOR A MINI-PITCH SOCCER FACILITY
Parks and Community Services Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff request that the City Council provide direction on the opportunity to pursue a
proposal from the US Soccer Foundation and the Orange County Soccer Club for
the installation of a Mini-pitch facility and authorize staff to research the feasibility of
potential locations in the City to support the facility.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS,
AND SUGGESTIONS
ADJOURNMENT