HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-3-2020 - Signed MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MARCH 3, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
The Closed Session was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Stephens at 4:04 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 (arrived at 4:11 p.m.),
Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Pro Tern
Stephens.
Absent: Council Member Marr and Mayor Foley.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mary Spadoni, Costa Mesa, spoke on a permanent restraining order at Fairview
Developmental Center, and thanked City Council on their efforts.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9, California Government Code
Name of Case: City of Costa Mesa, and Katrina Foley, vs. United States of America,
The Department of Health and Human Services, The United States Department of
Defense, The United States Air Force, The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, The State of California, Fairview Developmental Center (Fairview), The
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, and The California Department
of General Services, United States District Court Central District of California —
Southern Division Case No. 8:20-cv-368
2. 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)
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).
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4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
APN: 424-211-12; Property: 1885 Anaheim Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Pursuant to Section 54956.8, California Government Code
Agency Negotiator: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Pastor Phil Eyskens, Church of the Nazarene/Lighthouse
Church; Cities in the Central Orange County Service Planning Area (SPA)
Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
APN: 427-091-12; Property: 3175 Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Pursuant to Section 54956.8, California Government Code
Agency Negotiator: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Cities in the Central Orange County Service Planning Area
(SPA)
Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
6. 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 for the Central District of
California — Southern Division, Case No. 8:18-cv-00155
7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - ONE
CASE
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(2).
The City Council recessed to Room 5A at 4:08 p.m. for Closed Session.
City Council reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:14)
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Stephens at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:35)
Pacific Chorale Academy Choir from Killybrooke Elementary School, Costa Mesa
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:05:34)
Pastor Phil Eyskens, The Lighthouse Community Church, Costa Mesa
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ROLL CALL (00:07:35)
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Mansoor, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Pro
Tern Stephens.
Absent: Mayor Foley
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, Acting Parks and Community Services Director Yvette Aguilar,
Finance Director Kelly Telford and City Clerk Brenda Green.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT (00:07:48) — No Reportable Action
PRESENTATIONS
1. Eagle Scout Presentation — Mayor Pro Tern Stephens and the City Council
recognized Eagle Scout Dean Romine. (00:08:03)
2. Costa Mesa Minute (00:12:50)
3. Ms. Farrell Harrison, City Manager, provided an update on the issues related to
the Coronavirus. (00:15:15)
PUBLIC COMMENTS — MATTER NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA: (00:30:56)
Al Morelli, Costa Mesa, requested code enforcement on the new lights at the Target
Shopping Center. (00:31:49)
Kim Hendricks, Costa Mesa, spoke on the February 12th Fairview Park Steering
Committee meeting and the Harbor Soaring Society using Fairview Park.
(00: 35:00)
Michelle Figueredo-Wilson, Costa Mesa, spoke on comments made to Council
Members regarding absences from meetings. (00:38:11)
Speaker, spoke on Sober living lawsuits, Coronavirus, and the dog park. (00:39:47)
Speaker, thanked City Council for efforts regarding Coronavirus and Fairview
Developmental Center, and spoke on attorney Ms. Keller and contributions.
(00:41:20)
Speaker, spoke in support of Mayor Foley. (00:43:29)
Speaker, spoke on Coronavirus death rate. (00:45:12)
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Speaker, expressed concerns on Coronavirus and about testing individuals, safety of
employees, testing kits, and Fairview Developmental Center; and Council Members
absences from a meeting. (00:45:54)
Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, thanked Ms. Telford, Finance Director, for her service to
the City. (00:48:41)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Begin Public Hearings at 7:15 p.m.
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, and Mayor Pro Tern Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Foley
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 6-0-1
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
(00:50:13)
Council Member Marr spoke on democracy, praised Judge Staton, spoke on free press
and social media, and thanked the community and staff for efforts regarding the
Coronavirus. (00:52:11)
Council Member Mansoor thanked Ms. Telford, Finance Director, for her service, and
spoke on Mayor Foley's absence. (00:55:16)
Council Member Genis thanked Council Member Marr and staff regarding the
Coronavirus, spoke on needing an action plan for dealing with the virus; reported on a
meeting on the Housing Element and RHNA numbers; shipping containers being used at
shopping centers for storage; Harbor Soaring Society and adverse impacts on wildlife
study; thanked Ms. Telford, Finance Director for her service to Costa Mesa. (00:57:19)
Council Member Reynolds thanked Ms. Telford, Finance Director, on her service to the
City, spoke on the City's efforts regarding Coronavirus and thanked staff, spoke on
movies in the park at Lions Park; the March bike ride; attendance at the Vanguard
University 100-year anniversary celebration, and upcoming Council priorities. (01:01:03)
Council Member Chavez praised the City's efforts regarding Coronavirus, encouraged
voting, requested lighting on Drummond St., and congratulated new police Chief Glass.
(01:04:11)
Mayor Pro Tern Stephens congratulated Chief Glass, and thanked Ms. Telford, Finance
Director for her service to the City; spoke on Coronavirus issues and praised attorneys
for their legal work, spoke on the Vanguard University 100-year anniversary celebration,
reported on other events in Costa Mesa. (01:06:01)
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REPORT — CITY MANAGER (01:09:29)
Ms. Farrell Harrison thanked Ms. Telford, Finance Director, for her service to the City of
Costa Mesa and congratulated Chief Glass.
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY (01:10:46)
Ms. Hall Barlow clarified that she sent an email at 1:00 in the morning to Keller-Anderle,
spoke on working with the legal team on Coronavirus issues, and the Gardner case
received a motion for summary judgement and the case is concluded.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Stephens/Council Member Marr
MOTION: Move Public Hearings to 7:30 p.m.
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, and Mayor Pro Tern Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Foley
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 6-0-1
CONSENT CALENDAR: (Items 1-10) (01:13:14)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 10
except for 3, 4, 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, and Mayor Pro Tern Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Foley
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 6-0-1
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 waive full
reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
2. READING FOLDER
Claims received by the City Clerk: Rinaldo Porcile
ACTION:
City Council received and filed.
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5. HYLAND AVENUE AT MACARTHUR BOULEVARD INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 19-01
ACTION:
1. City Council accepted the work performed by Black Rock Construction for the
subject project 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.
6. LIONS PARK LIBRARY AUDIO VISUAL PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 18-14
ACTION:
1. City Council accepted the work performed by Western Audio Visual Inc., for the
subject project 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.
7. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC. FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICES
DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
DIVISIONS
ACTION:
1. City Council approved proposed Amendment No. 4 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 a total not -to -exceed amount of $684,000.
2. Authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the amendment and
future authorized amendments to the agreement.
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8. 1-405 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT — AMENDMENTS TO COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT NO. C-5-3612
ACTION:
1. City Council approved a budget adjustment recognizing $661,980 in revenue
and appropriating $661,980 to the 1-405 Improvement Pavement Mitigation
Project per Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Agreement C-5-3612 between
the City of Costa Mesa and the Orange County Transportation Authority
(OCTA) for the specified purposes; and
2. Approved a budget adjustment recognizing $249,500 in revenue and
appropriating $249,500 to the 1-405 Improvement Project per Amendment No.
2 to the Cooperative Agreement C-5-3612 between the City of Costa Mesa and
OCTA for the specified purposes.
9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STREET CLOSURES FOR THE 2020 ORANGE
COUNTY MARATHON
ACTION:
City Council adopted the Resolution designating event routes for the 2020 Orange
County (OC) Marathon and approved the temporary street closures for May 2, 2020,
and May 3, 2020, as requested for the 2020 OC Marathon.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3. WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2636 (01:14:27)
Public Comments:
Speaker, spoke on legal fees for sober living issues. (01:14:36)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Approve Warrant Resolution No. 2636.
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, and Mayor Pro Tern
Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Foley
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 6-0-1
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2636 of the City Council of the City
of Costa Mesa, California, allowing certain claims and demands, including payroll
register No. 20-04 for $2,593,271.10; and City operating expenses for
$2,824,985.76.
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4. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTIONS 9-125 (BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS,
TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS REQUIRING A PERMIT UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER) AND 9-128 (BUSINESSES WHERE THE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE MAY ISSUE PERMITS IN CASE OF NO OBJECTION)
OF ARTICLE 1 (GENERALLY) AND ARTICLE 9 (PUSHCART AND OTHER
SIDEWALK VENDORS), OF CHAPTER II (REGULATION OF CERTAIN
BUSINESSES) OF TITLE 9 (LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATION) OF
THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO SIDEWALK VENDING
(01:16:46)
Council Member's Genis and Mansoor pulled this item for a separate vote and spoke
on voting no on the item.
Ms. Hall Barlow noted a grammatical change to the Ordinance.
Public Comments: None
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds,
and Mayor Pro Tern Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Genis, Council Member Mansoor
Absent: Mayor Foley
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 4-2-1
ACTION:
1. City Council found that the adoption of this Ordinance was not a "project" under
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources
Code Section 21065, and that it is exempt from the provisions of CEQA
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code. Regs. § 15000, et seq.) Section
15061(b)(3) (because it can be seen with certainty that the adoption of this
Ordinance will not have an effect on the environment) such that no
environmental review under CEQA is required; and
2. Adopted Ordinance No. 2020-04 amending Sections 9-125 (Businesses,
Professions, Trades and Occupations Requiring a Permit Under the Provisions
of this Chapter) and 9-128 (Businesses Where the Director of Finance May
Issue Permits in Case of No Objection) of Article 1 (Generally) and the
provisions of Article 9 (Pushcart and Other Sidewalk Vendors) of Chapter II
(Regulation of Certain Businesses) of Title 9 (Licenses and Business
Regulation) of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code, relating to Sidewalk Vending.
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10. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2020-03 (CODE AMENDMENT CO-19-04)
AMENDING TITLE 19 AND TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
(FRANCHISES AND PLANNING, ZONING, AND DEVELOPMENT), RELATING
TO WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES AND RELATED
INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND RELATED
DESIGN GUIDELINES (01:20:03)
Public Comments:
Monica Draghici, spoke on increased residential setbacks and school setbacks,
spoke on changes requested to the ordinance in comparison to other cities; and
spoke against the ordinance. (01:21:02)
Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, spoke against the ordinance and noted a 500' vs. 750'
typographical error in the report. (01:25:12)
Speaker, spoke on an error on handwritten page 11 regarding 750', spoke against
the ordinance. (01:27:44)
Speaker, spoke against the ordinance. (01:29:08)
Speaker, noted an error in the report and the need to postpone the vote to correct
the material. (01:30:41)
Public Comments closed.
Ms. Hall Barlow clarified that the staff report is correct, but the attachment did not
get corrected, it is a typographical error and is still in compliance with law, the item
does not require continuance or further noticing.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Approve and adopt Ordinance No. 2020-03.
Council Member Marr spoke on the motion and what can and cannot be regulated
in the Ordinance.
Council Member Mansoor spoke on not supporting the motion.
Ms. Le, Assistant Development Services Director, addressed a few clerical
corrections.
Council Members Marr and Reynolds agreed to the corrections.
Council Member Reynolds thanked staff for their efforts on the item.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member Marr,
Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Pro Tern Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Mansoor
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Absent: Mayor Foley
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 5-1-1
ACTION:
City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-03 (Code Amendment CO-19-04) to be
read by title only, amending Title 19 and Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code
(Franchises and Planning, Zoning, and Development), relating to wireless
telecommunications facilities and related infrastructure within the public right-of-way
and related Design Guidelines.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (01:38:38)
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-55, Public Hearings begin at 7:00 p.m.):
1. CONDUCT TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA)
HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF
NOT -TO -EXCEED $42,000,000 OF CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OBLIGATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF
VANGUARD UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (01:38:47)
Staff presentation by Mr. Curtis, Economic and Development Services Director.
Public Hearing Opened:
Jeremy Moser, Vice President of Finance at Vanguard University, thanked Council
for attending anniversary event and asked for support on the item. (01:42:26).
Public Hearing closed.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Genis/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 Marr,
Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Pro Tern
Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Foley
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 6-0-1
ACTION:
1. City Council conducted a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to receive public comments relating to the
issuance of tax-exempt obligations pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal
Responsibility Act of 1982.
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2. Adopted a Resolution approving the issuance of tax-exempt obligations by
the California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) in an amount not -to -
exceed $42,000,000 to finance and refinance certain facilities for the benefit
of Vanguard University of Southern California, a California nonprofit public
benefit corporation.
City Council recessed for a break at 7:45 p.m
City Council reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
2. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY
REDUCTION OF THE BUSINESS TAX SET FORTH IN ARTICLE 5
(ADMINISTRATION) OF CHAPTER I (BUSINESS TAX) OF THE COSTA MESA
MUNICIPAL CODE AS AUTHORIZED BY MEASURE X, THE COSTA MESA
MEDICAL MARIJUANA MEASURE, AS AMENDED, THAT IS LEVIED UPON
THE LAWFUL DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURING, TESTING, AND/OR
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF MARIJUANA (01:45:12)
Staff presentation by Ms. Telford, Finance Director
Discussion ensued on general fund revenue numbers, the theoretical number of
businesses that could be operating in the green zone, the temporary nature of the
ordinance, 1 % vs 2%, what other cities are doing, other green zone uses, when
the City of Stanton passed their tax, Long Beach tax reduction, if other cities are
looking at similar options, ballot measures being proposed by the industry as well
as cities, if the ad hoc committee as a whole met with any applicants, and if illegal
operators are paying taxes.
Public Comments:
Steven Contreras, Long Beach, spoke in support of reducing the tax rate to 1 %.
(03:00:48)
Speaker, spoke in support of reducing the tax rate to 1 % and to make it permanent.
(03:02:08)
Speaker, spoke in support of reducing tax rate to 1 %. (03:05:02)
Speaker, spoke in support of reducing the tax rate to 1 %. (03:07:56)
Speaker, spoke in support reducing tax rate to 1 %. (03:10:18)
Speaker, spoke in support of reducing the tax rate to 1 %. (03:13:02)
Speaker, spoke in support of reducing tax rate to 1 %. (03:15:59)
Shelly McKay, spoke in support of reducing the tax rate to 1 %. (03:17:37)
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Alex Sanberg, spoke in support of reducing tax rate to 1 % and to make it
permanent. (03:20:02)
Michelle Figueredo-Wilson, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of reducing the tax rate
to 0% or 1 % and to make it permanent. (03:22:43)
Speaker, spoke in support of reducing tax rate to 1 %. (03:24:53)
Andrea Steiner, spoke in support of reducing the tax rate to 1 % and to make it
permanent. (03:25:20)
Speaker, spoke in support of reducing the tax rate to 1 %. (03:28:05)
Speaker, spoke in support of reducing the tax rate to 1 % and to shut down illegal
operators. (03:31:05)
Jesse Brewer, spoke in support of reducing the tax rate to 1 %. (03:33:55)
Speaker, spoke in support of reducing the tax rate to 1 %. (03:36:35)
Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, spoke on the issue, competition and not
micromanaging the industry. and expressed concern on a lack of enforcement for
the illegal businesses. (03:39:27)
Jim Fitzpatrick, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of reducing the tax rate to 1 %, and
spoke on the high annual fees, and to make the tax reduction permanent.
(03:42:31)
Kory Thomas, spoke in support of reducing the tax rate to 1 %, and not allowing
cultivation or retail. (03:45:26)
Speaker, spoke against lowering the tax rate. (03:47:48)
Speaker, spoke against lowering the tax rate. (03:50:45)
Public Comments closed.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Mansoor/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 2020-05 changing the rate to 1 %
and to remove the temporary language.
Council Members Mansoor, Chavez, Reynolds, and Marr spoke on supporting the
motion.
Discussion ensued on raising the tax rate in the future would require a vote of the
people.
Council Member Genis spoke on not supporting the motion because the voters
approved a 6% rate.
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Mayor Pro Tern Stephens requested to reduce the percentage to 0 in regards to
the testing labs only, and clarified it can only be increased by the voters.
First and Second agreed to the change.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Marr, Council Member Mansoor,
Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Pro Tern Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Genis
Absent: Mayor Foley
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 5-1-1
ACTION:
City Council introduced for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 2020-05,
providing for a reduction of the business tax set forth in Article 5 (Administration)
of Chapter I (Business Tax) of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code as authorized by
Measure X, the Costa Mesa Medical Marijuana Measure, as amended, that is
levied upon the lawful distribution, manufacturing, testing, and/or research and
development of marijuana.
City Council recessed in to a break at 10:30 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 10:40 p.m.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Stephens/Council Member Marr
MOTION: Advance New Business No. 3 to be heard prior to Public Hearing No. 3.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member Marr,
Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Pro Tern Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Mansoor, Mayor Foley
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 5-0-2
NEW BUSINESS:
3. ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
STRATEGIC PLAN ROADMAP AND APPROVAL OF FUNDING PLAN (04:22:48)
Staff presentation by Mr. Ely, Information Technology Director.
Discussion ensued on staffing costs, reprioritizing items in years 4 and 5, and
comparison to surrounding cities.
Public Comments: None
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MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Stephens/Council Member Mansoor
MOTION: Approve the recommended actions
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member Marr,
Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Pro Tern
Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Foley
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 6-0-1
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted the Information Technology Strategy Plan Roadmap
(ITSP) that was considered at the City Council Study Session on January 28,
2020.
2. Approved in concept the ITSP funding plan.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA AMENDING CHAPTER V (FINANCE) OF TITLE 2
(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE
ARTICLE 8 (CAPITAL ASSET NEEDS) AND ADD ARTICLE 9 (INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY NEEDS), RELATING TO ANNUAL GENERAL FUND
ALLOCATIONS FOR CAPITAL ASSET AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
NEEDS (04:38:02)
Staff presentation by Ms. Telford, Finance Director.
Discussion ensued on spending on computer hardware and personnel costs.
Public Comments: None
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 2020-06.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member Marr,
Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Pro Tern
Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Foley
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 6-0-1
ACTION:
City Council introduced for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 2020-06,
amending Chapter V (Finance) of Title 2 (Administration) of the Costa Mesa
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Municipal Code to revise Article 8 (Capital Asset Needs) and add Article 9
(Information Technology Needs), relating to annual general fund allocations for
capital asset and information technology needs.
4. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THE RECENTLY
UPDATED WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE (04:48:20)
Staff presentation by Ms. Le, Assistant Director of Development Services.
Public Comments: None
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Approve the Resolution establishing fees in connection with the recently
updated Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member Marr,
Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Pro Tern
Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Foley
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 6-0-1
ACTION:
City Council adopted a resolution establishing fees in connection with the recently
updated Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
1. BARK PARK TURF AND SOIL REHABILITATION (04:52:18)
Presentation by Mr. Sethuraman, Public Services Director, Mr. Lindemann,
Maintenance Services Manager, Mr. Ryan, Maintenance Supervisor.
Discussion ensued on temporary pop-up parks as alternatives during construction,
construction timing, potential inclusion in the CIP budget, costs of the project, a
test area for the soil, maintenance of the updated soil, if other strategies/ground
covering options were considered, complaints regarding the current bark park,
closure of the park during construction, and equipment being installed.
Public Comments: None
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Stephens/Council Member Mansoor
MOTION: Move forward with the staff recommendation and to start with a small
dog park first to make sure it works and complete the project as a whole over two
budget years.
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Mayor Pro Tern Stephens and Council Member Mansoor spoke in support of the
motion.
Council Member Marr spoke on preferring to do pop-up parks instead.
Council Member Reynolds clarified the motion.
Council Member Genis spoke on the dog park.
Council Member Mansoor asked if charging non-residents for use of the bark park
had even been considered.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Marr, Council Member Mansoor,
Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Pro Tern Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Genis
Absent: Mayor Foley
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 5-1-1
ACTION:
City Council approved moving forward with the staff recommendation and to start
with a small dog park first to make sure it works and complete the project as a
whole over two budget years.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Genis
MOTION: Extend the meeting past midnight.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member
Mansoor, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Stephens
Nays: Council Member Marr
Absent: Mayor Foley
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 5-1-1
2. FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 MID -YEAR REVIEW OF OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET (05:43:42)
Staff presentation by Ms. Telford, Finance Director.
Public Comment:
Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the process. (05:45:35)
Public Comments Closed.
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Marr
MOTION: Approve the recommended actions
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Genis, Council Member Marr,
Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Pro Tern
Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Foley
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 6-0-1
ACTION:
1. City Council received and filed the FY 2019-20 Mid -Year Budget Report.
2. Approved the proposed FY 2019-20 budget adjustments.
3. Approved the proposed staffing changes in the Police Department and City
Manager's Office.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS (05:46:30)
Council Member Marr thanked Ms. Telford, Finance Director for her work with the City.
Council Member Genis thanked Ms. Hall Barlow for work regarding the Coronavirus and
Fairview Developmental Center.
Council Member Reynolds congratulated Chief Glass.
Council Member Chavez thanked Mayor Pro Tern for running the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Stephens wished luck to all candidates.
ADJOURNMENT (05:47:44) — The Mayor Pro Tern Adjourned the meeting at 12:05 a.m.
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