HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-06-19 MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUGUST 6, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
The Closed Session was called to order by Mayor Foley at 4:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Mansoor (arrived at 4:17 p.m.), Council Member Marr, Council Member
Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION -
The City Council recessed to Room 5A at 4:03 p.m. for Closed Session to consider the
following items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: 3175 Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
APN: 427-091-12
Pursuant to Section 54956.8, California Government Code
Negotiating Parties: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager and Hajoca Corporation
(Tenant) and Matt Moore and Chris Bounds (Real Property Negotiators)
Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION — TWO POTENTIAL CASES
Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(2) of Section 54956.9, California Government Code
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 Firefighters Association (CMFA)
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:12)
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Foley at 6:28 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
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NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:42)
Ms. Isabella Mohr
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:02:31)
Pastor Sarah Heath, First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa
ROLL CALL (00:03:56)
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Mansoor, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro
Tern Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Attorney Kimberly Hall
Barlow, Economic and Development Services Director Barry Curtis, Public Services
Director Raja Sethuraman, Parks and Community Services Director Justin Martin,
Finance Director Kelly Telford and City Clerk Brenda Green.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT (00:04:05)
Ms. Hall Barlow reported that there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — MATTER NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA: (00:04:24)
Al Melone, Costa Mesa resident, spoke on replacing the grass at the dog park. (00:05:08)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa resident, spoke on a parking plan for the Orange County Fair
and busses travelling through the neighborhoods. (00:08:14)
Dennis Ashendorf, Costa Mesa resident, spoke on revisiting the zoning on Accessory
Dwelling Units (ADU) and modifying the code to allow for waivers for ADU's. (00:09:28)
Christy Hernandez, Costa Mesa business owner, spoke on their dance program and
serving Costa Mesa. (00:12:34)
Speaker spoke on illegal fireworks and collection of fines. (00:15:30)
Frank Chlarson, Costa Mesa resident, spoke on the problems associated with urban
coyotes. (00:18:34)
Speaker praised the Costa Mesa Independence Day Community Celebration on July 3rd
and decrease of illegal fireworks; and read a commentary from the Daily Pilot. (00:21:46)
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Bill McCarty, Costa Mesa resident, spoke on urban coyotes. (00:24:47)
Speaker spoke on attending concerts at the Orange County Fair. (00:27:49)
Speaker spoke on Clear the Shelters adoption event on August 1 rh at the Orange County
Animal Shelter in Tustin. (00:30:52)
Speaker spoke on grass at the dog park. (00:32:30)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa resident, spoke on illegal fireworks and limiting the days for
discharging fireworks; and the Harbor Boulevard medians.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NUMBERS 1 AND 2 WERE CONSIDERED OUT OF ORDER
PRIOR TO COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS, CITY MANAGER REPORT, CITY ATTORNEY REPORT AND
CONSENT CALENDAR. (00:38:44)
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 7:00 p.m. (Resolution No. 05-55): (00:38:45)
1. CODE AMENDMENT CO-19-02 ADDING ARTICLE 23 (NEEDLE AND SYRINGE
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS) TO CHAPTER IX (SPECIAL LAND USE
REGULATIONS) AND AMENDING TABLE 13-30 OF CHAPTER IV (CITYWIDE
LAND USE MATRIX) OF TITLE 13 (PLANNING ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT)
OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING THE OPERATION OF
CLEAN NEEDLE AND SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS IN ALL ZONING
DISTRICTS IN THE CITY (00:38:55)
Mr. Curtis, Economic and Development Services Director, provided the staff
presentation. (00:39:42)
Public Hearing opened:
Kevin Orton, Costa Mesa resident, spoke in opposition to the Needle Exchange
Programs. (00:44:26)
Public Hearing closed.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
Council Member Genis spoke in support of the motion. (00:46:12)
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Chavez
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 Tern
Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council found this project statutorily exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines, which states that "the activity is covered by the general rule that
CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant
effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in question may have an effect on the environment, the
activity is not subject to CEQA"; and
2. Introduced for first reading Ordinance No.19-13, adopting Code Amendment CO-
19-02 in order to:
Add Article 23 (Needle and Syringe Exchange Programs) to Chapter IX
(Special Land Use Regulations) and amending Table 13-30 of Chapter IV
(Citywide Land Use Matrix) of Title 13 (Planning Zoning and Development)
of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code, regarding the operation of clean needle
and exchange programs in all zoning districts in the City.
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PA-17-10 TO OPERATE A SOBER LIVING
FACILITY HOUSING UP TO 45 ADULTS IN FIVE UNITS; INCLUDING AN
APPEAL OF THE DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIEF FROM CERTAIN LAND USE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING CODE; OPERATED BY THE OHIO HOUSE
AT 115 EAST WILSON STREET, UNITS A THROUGH E (00:47:04)
Mayor Foley made a statement regarding people recovering from alcoholism or
drug addiction. (00:47:47)
Ms. Bouwens-Killeen, Zoning Administrator, provided the staff presentation.
(00:48:32)
Mr. Prybylo, legal counsel representing the applicant, provided a presentation.
(01:07:18)
Mr. Stump, applicant representing the operator, spoke on the Ohio House
operations and problems associated with Circle K.
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Mr. Prybyblo requested reconsideration and spoke in support of the Ohio House
operations and services.
Public Hearing opened:
The following individuals spoke in support of the Ohio House operations and
services:
Babak Shahrestani, a chiropractor at 2328 Newport Boulevard (01:17:55)
A house manager at the Ohio House (01:21:19)
Grant McNiff, Costa Mesa resident (01:27:31)
Speaker spoke in opposition to the Ohio House operations and services.
(01:24:44)
Speaker inquired on over -concentration and the number of sober living
homes allowed in the City. (01:28:19)
Public Hearing closed.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 19-41, upholding the decision of the
Planning
Commission to uphold the Director's denial of the request for Reasonable
Accommodation and to deny Conditional Use Permit PA-17-10.
Council Member Genis spoke in support of the motion. (01:30:27)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 19-41, upholding the decision of the
Planning
Commission to uphold the Director's denial of the request for Reasonable
Accommodation and to deny Conditional Use Permit PA-17-10.
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 Tern
Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-41, upholding the decision of the Planning
Commission to uphold the Director's denial of the request for Reasonable
Accommodation and to deny Conditional Use Permit PA-17-10.
The City Council resumed the meeting in order with Council Member Committee Reports,
Comments, and Suggestions.
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COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
(01:31:28)
Council Member Reynolds spoke on ADU's; requested an update on activities related to
participation in the U.S. Census; and invited all to a Community Bike Ride that she is
hosting on August 18th. (01:31:45)
Council Member Chavez reported on his attendance at the following: a Dual Immersion
meeting at Rea Elementary School, a Chamber of Commerce Corn Hole Tournament
with Mayor Pro Tern Stephens and a Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival;
reminded residents in his district regarding parking enforcement; and requested a
citywide parking study. (01:33:31)
Council Member Marr reported on her attendance at a Wild and Scenic Environmental
Film Festival with Council Member Chavez; spoke on meeting with residents regarding
small cell sites; spoke on affordable housing and ADU's; a church in her district that is
interested in collaborating with the City on homeless issues; and an evaluation of
circulation and traffic management around the Orange County Fair. (01:35:36)
Council Member Genis requested staff to work with the Orange County Fairgrounds and
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) regarding the bus issues in Mesa Del
Mar; spoke on the Clear the Shelters adoption event on August 17th at the Orange County
Animal Shelter in Tustin; spoke on the West Nile virus found in Orange County; the
Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) methodology problem along bus routes;
issues associated with sober living homes; and requested to adjourn the meeting in
memory of the victims of the shootings in El Paso and Ohio. (01:37:51)
Mayor Pro Tern Stephens spoke on the grass at the dog park; revisiting ADU's; reported
on his attendance at the following: a Chamber of Commerce Corn Hole Tournament with
Council Member Chavez, Chargers opening day, Concert in the Park with Tijuano Dogs,
the American Little League event, with hosted teams from Taiwan, a Costa Mesa High
School golf tournament; spoke on a Homeless Resource Guide; and requested to adjourn
the meeting in memory of the victims of the shootings in El Paso and Ohio. (01:41:16)
Mayor Foley spoke on the tours regarding the Fairview Development Center and
affordable housing communities; reported on her attendance at the following: a Special
Districts meeting with Mayor Pro Tern Stephens and Council Member Reynolds, Travel
Costa Mesa board meeting, and a meeting with the County regarding airport issues;
invited all to the Small Cell Site Study Session and Open House on August 13th; thanked
all the volunteers for the Concerts in the Park; requested the number of firework fines
collected; spoke on National Night Out; invited all to the September 8th Hail to the Heroes
with Lee Greenwood at the Pacific Amphitheater; and spoke on adjourning the meeting
in memory of the victims of the shootings in El Paso and Ohio. (01:45:27)
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REPORT — CITY MANAGER (01:50:45)
Ms. Farrell Harrison spoke on the Active Shooter training between Costa Mesa police and
fire departments and the Newport -Mesa Unified School District and showed a video of
the training. Chief Stefano and Captain Glass spoke on the training exercises and keeping
the community safe. Ms. Farrell Harrison introduced the new Emergency Management
Manager, Jason Dempsey.
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY (01:58:53)
Ms. Barlow reported that judgment was entered in favor of the City in the Yellowstone.
Women's First Step House.
CONSENT CALENDAR: (01:59:54)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 13
except for 3, 6, 7, 8 and 10.
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: Paul Haw.
ACTION:
City Council received and filed.
4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETINGS OF APRIL 16, 2019, MAY 7,
2019 AND MAY 21, 2019
ACTION:
City Council approved the minutes of April 16, 2019, May 7, 2019 and May 21,
2019.
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5. SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 19-12
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted plans, specifications, and working details for the Slurry Seal
Project, City Project No.19-12; and
2. Awarded a construction contract to American Asphalt South, Inc., 14436 Santa
Ana Avenue, Fontana, California 92337, in the amount of $425,741.00; and
3. Authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the Public Works
Agreement (PWA), and authorized the City Manager to execute future contract
amendments within Council authorized limits; and
4. Authorized an additional ten percent (10%) contingency totaling $42,574.10 as
needed for unforeseen costs; and
5. Authorized the City Manager to accept the work when completed and authorized
the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion upon such acceptance; authorized
release of the retention monies 35 days after the Notice of Completion is filed;
authorized release of the Labor and Material Bond seven (7) months after the
Notice of Completion is filed; and authorized release of the Faithful Performance
Bond, if appropriate, at the conclusion of the one-year warranty period.
9. CITY HALL 2ND AND 5TH FLOOR CARPETING — CITY PROJECT NO. 18-18
ACTION:
1. City Council accepted the work performed by Tandus Centiva US LLC, 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 Material Bond seven (7)
months after the filing date; and release the Faithful Performance Bond if
appropriate, at the conclusion of the one-year warranty period.
11. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FY 2019-2020 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT
POLICY
ACTION:
City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-39, approving the Statement of
Investment Policy for FY 2019-2020 and delegating the investment activities to the
City Treasurer.
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12. FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 18156 LOCATED AT 1957 NEWPORT
BOULEVARD AND 390 FORD ROAD, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
ACTION:
City Council approved the Final Map for Tract No. 18156 and authorized signing
of the Map by the City Engineer and the City Clerk.
13. NOTICE OF INTENT FOR THE VACATION OF EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY AT
1903 SANTA ANA AVENUE
ACTION:
1. City Council set a public hearing on September 3, 2019, for the vacation of a
portion of a right-of-way at 1903 Santa Ana Avenue; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 19-40, Resolution of intent to vacate right-of-way.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: (02:00:58)
3. WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2624 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS,
INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 19-13 "A" FOR $360.55 AND 19-14
FOR $2,670,068.48; AND CITY OPERATING EXPENSES FOR $3,447,384.04;
AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID
(02:01:00)
Public Comments:
A Costa Mesa resident spoke on legal costs associated with sober living homes.
(02:01:04)
Public Comments closed.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Approve Warrant Resolution No. 2624
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 Tern
Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2624.
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6. AGREEMENT FOR A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) PROGRAM
BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND NEWPORT-MESA UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 (02:04:00)
Public Comments:
Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the agreement and
inquired on overtime hours. (02:04:23)
Public Comments closed.
Lt. Greg Scott, Investigation Services Bureau, addressed the inquiry
regarding overtime hours and provided the staff presentation. (02:06:43)
City Council discussion included: splitting the cost with the school district; the SRO
agreement; invoices for the school district; and administrative costs. (02:13:47)
Mayor Foley thanked the school resource officers. (02:18:43)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Stephens/Council Member Chavez
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 Tern
Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the agreement for a School Resource Officer (SRO)
Program between the City of Costa Mesa and Newport -Mesa Unified School
District (NMUSD) for Fiscal Year 2019-2020; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.
7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD FROM THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
(02:20:19)
Clint Dieball, Police Sergeant, provided the staff presentation. (02:20:44)
Council Member Mansoor spoke in support of the item; inquired on problems
related to Time Nightclub; and attributing incidents to locations. (02:24:07)
Sgt. Dieball addressed Council Member Mansoor's inquiries. (02:26:33)
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Mr. Curtis spoke on the planning and code enforcement divisions working with the
police department and the management of Time Nightclub to address
issues. (02:27:10)
Ms. Barlow requested staff for a follow-up report regarding the issues. (02:28:43)
No public comments on this item.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Stephens/Council Member Genis
MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
Mayor Pro Tern Stephens thanked Sgt. Dieball for the work he has done on
homeless enforcement. (02:29:28)
Council Member Genis spoke in support of the motion; and spoke on problems
with alcohol establishments and initiating a call for service fee for bars. (02:29:50)
Council Member Reynolds spoke in support of the motion; and spoke on traffic
collision data and addressing DUI issues. (02:31:50)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern 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 Tern
Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-37, authorizing the application for, and
acceptance of, grant funds from the California Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control in connection with its Alcohol Policing Partnership Program;
and
2. Authorized a budget adjustment recognizing $59,741.00 in grant revenue and
appropriating $59,741.00 to the Police Department budget for the specified
purposes.
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8. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO CITYGATE
ASSOCIATES, LLC TO CONDUCT STANDARDS OF COVERAGE
ASSESSMENT (02:32:41)
Jason Pyle, Division Chief and Jon Neal, Fire Marshal, provided the staff
presentation. (02:32:56)
City Council discussion included: addressing cost and funding issues; the projected
growth and RHNA numbers; access to the data; and the General Plan. (02:38:55)
No public comments on this item.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Stephens/Council Member Marr
MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
Mayor Foley spoke in support of the motion. (02:51:07)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Stephens/Council Member Marr
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 Tern
Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to sign the Justification
for Sole Source Request for Citygate Associates, LLC for Standards of Coverage
assessment consulting services; and
2. Awarded the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Citygate Associates,
LLC for Standards of Coverage assessment consulting services for a total not -to -
exceed amount of $73,694; and
3. Authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the PSA and future
amendments to the agreement.
10. ANNUAL CPI ADJUSTMENT FOR BUILDING PERMIT FEES (02:51:50)
Barry Curtis, Economic and Development Services Director, provided the staff
presentation. (02:51:58)
Council Member Mansoor spoke on pulling the item for a separate vote. (02:53:37)
City Council discussion included: costs not reflecting Consumer Price Index (CPI)
increase and Building fees. (02:53:48)
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No public comments on this item.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 19-38, adjusting the Building Permit Fee Schedule
for FY 2019-2020 in accordance with Resolution No. 18-44.
Council Member Marr spoke in support of the motion. (02:55:30)
Mayor Foley spoke in support of the motion. (02:56:29)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 19-38, adjusting the Building Permit Fee Schedule
for FY 2019-2020 in accordance with Resolution No. 18-44.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member Marr,
Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: Council Member Mansoor
Absent: None
Motion carried: 6-1
ACTION:
City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-38, adjusting the Building Permit Fee
Schedule for FY 2019-2020 in accordance with Resolution No.18-44.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS: (02:57:22)
1. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND VOTING DELEGATE
ALTERNATE(S) FOR 2019 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL
CONFERENCE (02:57:27)
Brenda Green, City Clerk, provided the staff presentation. (02:57:38)
No public comments on this item.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Genis/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Designate Mayor Foley as Costa Mesa's voting delegate for the 2019
League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Council Member Reynolds requested Council Member Genis (the maker of the
motion) to also designate Council Member Genis and herself as the two alternate
voting delegates for the 2019 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Council Member Genis concurred. (02:58:53)
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MOTION: Designate Mayor Foley as Costa Mesa's voting delegate and Council
Member Reynolds and Council Member Genis as the two alternate voting
delegates for the 2019 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
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 Tern
Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
City Council designated Mayor Foley as Costa Mesa's voting delegate and Council
Member Reynolds and Council Member Genis as the two alternate voting
delegates for the 2019 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
2. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS FOR THE APPLICATION OF PROPOSITION
68 GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND
COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION GRANT PROGRAM (02:59:33)
Raja Sethuraman, Public Services Director, provided the staff presentation.
(02:59:56)
Public Comments:
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa resident, spoke in support of the item and including
the Fairview Park Master Plan. (03:02:22)
Public Comments closed.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Approve recommended actions and direct staff to look into opportunities
to increase park space.
Council Member Reynolds spoke on the motion. (03:05:05)
Council Member Chavez spoke in support of the motion. (03:06:55)
Mayor Foley spoke on the language to explore opportunities to increase park
space. (03:07:28)
Council Member Genis spoke on the need to increase park land; how to improve on
existing resources; and the Victoria Street Outdoor Exercise Equipment Corridor.
(03:08:55)
Council Member Reynolds spoke on the scoring criteria and community outreach
and engagement. (03:11:00)
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Ms. Farrell Harrison spoke on the acquisition of land. (03:11:55)
Mayor Pro Tern Stephens spoke on evaluating the following for grant funding:
amphitheater area in TeWinkle Park, and a strip of land between Tanager Park
and the Golf Course. (03:15:40)
Council Member Genis spoke on identifying census tracts. (03:16:52)
Discussion ensued on clarifying the projects identified for future grant applications.
(03:17:23)
Mayor Foley requested Council Member Reynolds (the maker of the motion) to
include amphitheater area in TeWinkle Park, and a strip of land between Tanager
Park and the Golf Course to the motion. Council Member Reynolds and Council
Member Chavez (the second) both concurred. (03:20:40)
Council Member Reynolds spoke on Townsend Public Affairs and the scoring criteria.
(03:21:11)
Mayor Foley requested Council Member Reynolds (the maker of the motion) to
include the Skate Park Expansion Project and Kaiser/Davis/Parsons Schools
Lighting and Field Improvements Project to the list of items to be evaluated for grant
funding. Council Member Reynolds and Council Member Chavez (the second) both
concurred. (03:21:31)
Discussion ensued on bringing back resolutions to consider additional projects for
future grant applications. (03:24:58)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Approve recommended actions and direct staff to look into opportunities
to increase park space; evaluate the following for grant funding: amphitheater area
in TeWinkle Park, a strip of land between Tanager Park and the Golf Course; Skate
Park Expansion Project; Kaiser/Davis/Parsons Schools Lighting and Field
Improvements Project.
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 Tern
Stephens, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
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ACTION:
1. City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-42, approving the submittal of a grant
application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Proposition
68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant Program
— also known as the Statewide Park Program (SPP), for the Lions Park
Playground Renovation Project; and
2. Adopted the following resolutions, authorizing staff to submit applications for
future funding opportunities for SPP/Proposition 68 grant funding for the
following approved City projects, as determined by staff to meet specified
guidelines and requirements:
a. Victoria Street Outdoor Exercise Equipment Corridor (Resolution No. 19-43)
b. Shalimar Park Improvements (Resolution No. 19-44)
c. Fairview Park — Fencing, Signage and Trail Restoration (Resolution No. 19-45)
d. Canyon Park — Inventory, Management, and Restoration Planning
(Resolution No. 19-46)
e. Fairview Park — Master Planning Update (Resolution No. 19-47)
f. TeWinkle Park — Lake Repairs (Resolution No. 19-48)
g. Jordan Park — Playground Equipment Replacement (Resolution No. 19-49)
ADDED 3. Directed staff to look into opportunities to increase park space; evaluate the
following for grant funding: amphitheater area in TeWinkle Park, a strip of land
between Tanager Park and the Golf Course; Skate Park Expansion Project;
Kaiser/Davis/Parsons Schools Lighting and Field Improvements Project.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS (03:27:23)
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens spoke regarding the Saints practicing at Jack Hammett on
August 15tn and August 16tn and playing their exhibition game against the Chargers in
Carson on August 18tn
Mayor Foley announced that there is not a regular Council meeting on August 20tn; there
is a Study Session on August 13tn; and the next regular Council meeting is September
3rd
ADJOURNMENT (03:28:30) - Mayor Foley adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m. in
memory of the families and victims of Gilroy, Dayton, and El Paso mass shootings.
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Minutes adopted on this 17th day of March, 2020.
Katrina Foley, Mayo
ATTEST:
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Brenda Green, day Clerk
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