HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-16-2021 - Signed MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND COSTA MESA HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021
CLOSED SESSION
4:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - The Closed Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Foley at
4:01 p.m.
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
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Beatificato, spoke on Closed Session Item number 3.
Ms. Elliott, representing Disability Rights California, spoke on Closed Session Item
number 3.
Ms. Green, City Clerk, noted that written communication was received regarding item
number 3, provided to City Council, and made part of the meeting record.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION — THREE
CASES - Pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of Section 54956.9 California Government
Code, Potential Litigation.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION — TWO
CASES - Pursuant to subdivision (d)(2) of Section 54956.9 California Government
Code, Potential Litigation.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION — ONE CASE
Pursuant to subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9, California Government Code
Insight Psychology and Addiction, Inc. v. City of Costa Mesa, US District Court,
Central District of California, Case No. 8:20-cv-00504-JVS-JDE
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4. 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.
Ms. Hall Barlow reported that item number 1 on the closed session agenda, three cases
of potential litigation, two of those cases will not be identified at this time, the third case
is related to the city's RHNA assignment and the potential action of a multitude of cities
in the state contesting the RHNA allocations and methodology.
Item number 2 on the closed session agenda is two items of potential exposure to
litigation, one item is the letter from Ms. Beatificato regarding the Brown Act claims
asserted and the associated threat of litigation.
Ms. Hall Barlow noted that the city has disabled the YouTube chat feature, but that the
public is still able to speak to the council in connection with the City Council meeting.
City Council recessed at 4:13 p.m. for Closed Session.
Closed Session adjourned at 5:44 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER - The regular joint meeting of the Costa Mesa City Council and
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Costa Mesa Housing Authority
was called to order by Mayor Foley at 6:02 p.m. via Zoom webinar.
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Council Member Chavez
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION
Pastor Phil Eyskens, Lighthouse Community Church, Costa Mesa
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
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT — Ms. Hall Barlow reported, that on item
2 a Brown Act demand letter concerning actions taken at the previous council meeting on
March 2, 2021, council has directed that the items raised in the letter be cured and
specifically acted to rescind the two actions taken in Closed Session at the March 2"d
meeting. The motion by Mayor Pro Tern Marr and seconded by Council Member Reynolds
and was approved on a 7-0 vote which includes the rescission of the action on item
number 3 on this agenda but was on a prior agenda as well.
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With respect to two items of anticipated litigation under item number 1, potential initiation
of litigation, there were two items that were approved by Council, the first was a nuisance
abatement action, motion by Mayor Foley, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Marr and
approved by 7-0 vote. A second item of potential litigation authorizing nuisance
abatement was moved by Council Member Harlan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Marr
and approved by a 7-0 vote. The action, defendant, and particulars are not being
identified. The action has been given to approve and the defendants and particulars, shall,
once formally commenced, be disclosed to any person upon inquiry unless it would
jeopardize the ability to service of process or conclude negotiations.
The third item under item number 1 anticipated litigation, potential initiation of litigation,
no action was taken, with respect to the City's RHNA allocation.
Item number 2, anticipated litigation potential initiation of litigation, other than the Brown
Act demand letter, the other item was discussed but no reportable action was taken.
Item number 3 existing litigation with Insight Psychology and Addiction, Inc., City Council
did ratify the direction that was previously given by the City Attorney and City Manager
authorizing cross complaints in the existing litigation made with a motion by Council
Member Chavez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Marr and approved with a 7-0 vote.
Item number 4 Threat to Security, no reportable action was taken.
Ms. Hall Barlow requested that council observe the action taken to rescind the March 2,
2021 Closed Session action which includes the Consent Calendar number 10 on the
current agenda, the previous approval has been rescinded, a new action may be taken
after public comment on the item and staff is requesting it to be pulled for clarification.
PRESENTATIONS:
Ms. McDonald, Chair, provided the Bikeway and Walkability Committee Annual update.
Ms. Price, Assistant City Manager, provided a Homelessness Update.
Mayor Foley presented a Proclamation for "Let's Be Kind" Costa Mesa Month.
Mayor Foley presented a Proclamation regarding Condemning Acts of Violence and
Hate Crimes Against Asian -Americans and Pacific Islanders.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Speaker, spoke on First Amendment rights.
Mitch Seigel, representing the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, spoke
on building a relationship with the city.
Bill Turpit, reported on the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board.
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Jimmy Vivar, thanked City Council and staff for the Small Business Grant Program and
wished Mayor Foley the best.
Steven Chan, played an audio clip regarding Smart n Final.
Speaker, requested an update on when council meetings will be back in Council
Chambers.
Al Morelli, congratulated Mayor Foley on her election to the Orange County Board of
Supervisors position and requested follow up on his Code Enforcement request regarding
Target.
Ben Chapman, spoke on YouTube chat and opening Council Chambers for in person City
Council meetings.
Speaker, congratulated Mayor Foley on her election to the Orange County Board of
Supervisors position and thanked City Council and staff for recognizing Roger Neth.
Ralph Tabaoda, Congratulated Mayor Foley on her election to the Orange County Board
of Supervisors position and thanked her for her work with the city.
Speaker, spoke on Mayor Foley's election and listening to voter's.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Pro Tern Marr thanked Mayor Foley for her accomplishments while working with
the city.
Council Member Reynolds spoke on the parking study and the meetings being held for
the public to participate and spoke on Mayor Foley's accomplishments while working with
the city.
Council Member Chavez spoke on the unveiling of the Dolly Parton mural, health care
workers, the parking study meetings, and Mayor Foley's accomplishments while working
with the city.
Council Member Gameros thanked Mayor Foley, responded to public comments
regarding Target, attending the Strut Grand Opening, and the little leagues merging.
Council Member Harlan spoke on the Randy's Donuts grand opening, thanked the
Bikeway and Walkability Committee for their presentation, spoke on the Parking Study
meetings, congratulated Mayor Foley on her election to the Orange County Board of
Supervisors, and requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Huy Pham.
Council Member Harper congratulated Mayor Foley on her election to the Orange County
Board of Supervisors and spoke on freedom of speech.
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Mayor Foley thanked everyone for their comments and spoke on all the work the city and
Council are doing.
REPORT — CITY MANAGER — Ms. Farrell Harrison spoke on Mayor Foley's election to
the Orange County Board of Supervisors, on Orange County moving to the red tier,
conducted a moment of silence for those lost to COVID-19, and played a video marking
the 1-year anniversary since the pandemic began.
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY — Ms. Hall Barlow clarified why the YouTube chat feature
is disabled, spoke on First Amendment rights, and thanked the mayor for her support
and congratulated her on her election to the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
CONSENT CALENDAR: (Items 1-10)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 10
except for 6 and 10.
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
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. READING FOLDER
Claims received by the City Clerk: Southern California Edison, Olen
Properties, Yusuf Shojaee.
ACTION:
City Council received and filed.
3. WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2656 — Finance Department
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2656 of the City Council of the City
of Costa Mesa, California, allowing certain claims and demands, including Payroll
Register Nos. 21-04 "A" for $120.53 and 21-05 for $2,546,949.57; and City
operating expenses for $1,949,874.60.
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4. MINUTES - City Manager's Office/City Clerk's Division
ACTION:
City Council approved the Minutes of the regular meetings of February 2, 2021 and
February 16, 2021.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE — City Manager's Office
ACTION:
City Council approved the March update to the work plan for the 2021 Strategic Plan
- Three Year Goals and Six Month Objectives (hereafter "Strategic Plan").
7. CITY HALL ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATIONS — CITY PROJECT
NO.20-09 - Public Services Department/Engineering Division
ACTION:
1. City Council accepted the work performed by AMTEK Construction 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.
8. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
STV CONSTRUCTION - Public Services Department/Engineering Division
ACTION:
1. City Council authorized the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the
Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with STV Construction, Inc., 1055 West
7m Street, Suite 2900, Los Angeles, CA 90017, increasing the maximum
compensation by $90,000 for construction management services for the Lions
Park Projects, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $2,984,056.21.
2. Authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the amendment.
9. OPERATIONAL AREA AGREEMENT JURISDICTION APPROVAL
Police Department
ACTION:
City Council approved the Operational Area (OA) Agreement and authorized
submittal of the approved Operational Area Agreement to the County of Orange.
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ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
6. ADAMS AVENUE AND PINECREEK DRIVE INTERSECTION PROJECT AND
ADAMS AVENUE BICYCLE FACILITY PROJECT
Public Services Department/Transportation Division
Staff presentation by Ms. Rosales, Transportation Services Manager.
Discussion ensued on design review and community engagement.
Public Comments:
David Martinez Ibarra, spoke on the design, bike lanes, slip lanes, and cross walks.
Cynthia McDonald, spoke on the active transportation plan, the design of the project,
and slip lanes.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Mayor Pro Tern Marr
MOTION: Approve recommended actions and request that community
engagement is done early enough to incorporate the design considerations as
appropriate into the final design.
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
ACTION:
1. City Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to KOA
Corporation for the design of the Adams Avenue and Pinecreek Drive Intersection
Project (Federal Project No. CML-5312(104)) in the amount of $110,787.03, in
substantially the form as attached and in such final form as approved by the City
Attorney, and authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the
agreement and future amendments to the agreement.
2. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to KOA Corporation for the
design of the Adams Avenue Bicycle Facility Project in the amount of $132,547,
in substantially the form as attached and in such final form as approved by the
City Attorney, and authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the
agreement and future amendments to the agreement.
3. Approved the establishment of the Adams Avenue Bicycle Facility Project.
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4. Approved a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Costa Mesa and the
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the Adams Avenue and
Pinecreek Drive Intersection Project, and authorize the City Manager and the City
Clerk to accept minor changes and execute the cooperative agreement and future
amendments to the agreement.
5. Approved the funding agreement between the City of Costa Mesa and the Coast
Community College District for the Adams Avenue and Pinecreek Drive
Intersection Project and the Adams Avenue Bicycle Facility Project.
10. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
REGARDING NUISANCE ABATEMENT ACTIONS — City Manager's Office
Staff presentation by Ms. Hall Barlow, City Attorney.
Public Comments:
Mary Helen Beatificato spoke on the item.
Autumn Elliott spoke on the item.
Austin Haubenschild spoke on the item.
Carly Telenko spoke on the item.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Foley/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
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
ACTION:
City Council delegated authority to the City Manager and the City Attorney to
authorize nuisance abatement actions against operators of "sober living" group
homes who are already engaged in pending litigation with the City.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR -----------------------------------
City Council recessed into a break at 8:46 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 8:58 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
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OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
1. REQUEST COUNCIL DIRECTION FOR THE RENAMING OF CIVIC CENTER
PARK, 111 FAIR DRIVE — Parks and Community Services Department
Staff presentation by Mr. Minter, Parks and Community Services Director.
Public Comments: None.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Foley/Council Member Gameros
MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
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
ACTION:
1. City Council waived the "City Parks and Facilities Naming Policy' requirement for
the naming of a Park and/or facility.
2. Renamed the Civic Center Park, located at 111 Fair Drive at the comer of Fair
Drive and Vanguard Way, in honor of retired Costa Mesa Police Chief Roger
Neth.
3. Authorized the City Manager or designee to appropriate and execute any and all
actions necessary to purchase and install the signage.
2. ARTS AND CULTURE MASTER PLAN
Parks and Community Services Department
Staff presentation by Mr. Minter, Parks and Community Services Director and Mr.
Stein, Consultant, Arts of Orange County.
Discussion ensued on the differences between an Arts Commission and the current
Cultural Arts Committee, including more cultural history into the plan, collaborating
with Coastline Community College, including diversity, the budget plan, and spending
per capita in other communities.
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Public Comments:
Andrew Nelson spoke in support of the item.
Wendy Leece spoke in support of the item and requested that the Finance and
Pension Advisory Committee review the budget portion on the item and be allowed
to make recommendations.
Charlene Ashendorf spoke in support of the item.
John Forsyte spoke in support of the item and utilizing COVID-19 relief funds for the
Arts.
David Martinez Ibarra spoke in support of the item, requested more murals in areas
where the public are biking and walking, and spoke on updating the city flag and seal.
Speaker spoke on including the founding of the Costa Mesa Art League and freedom
of expression.
Steven Chan spoke on the Dolly Parton mural.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Marr/Mayor Foley
MOTION: Accept the Arts and Culture Master Plan as written with the addition of
the historical references as discussed.
Mayor Pro Tern Marr and Mayor Foley spoke in favor of the motion.
Council Member Reynolds requested to include an objective honoring and
celebrating ethnic diversity.
Mayor Pro Tern Marr and Mayor Foley agreed to the addition.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Marr/Mayor Foley
MOTION: Accept the Arts and Culture Master Plan as written with the additions of
the historical references discussed and including an objective honoring and
celebrating ethnic diversity.
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
ACTION:
City Council approved and adopted the Arts and Culture Master Plan as written with
the additions of the historical references discussed and including an objective
honoring and celebrating ethnic diversity.
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3. COVID-19 HOMELESS PREVENTION AND STREET OUTREACH SERVICES,
AND FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS — City Manager's Office/ Executive
Director's Office
Staff presentation by Ms. Price, Assistant City Manager.
Public Comments:
Ian Stevenson, Trellis, spoke in support of the item.
Brad Fieldhouse, City Net, spoke on the item and thanked City Council.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Marr/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
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
ACTION:
1. City Council and the Housing Authority Board of Directors authorized the City
Manager/Executive Director to execute agreements for Community
Development Block Grant — Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funding combined from
Round 1 ($122,382) and Round 3 ($160,000), each for a term of one year, with
the option of a one year, no fee extension, at the discretion of the City Manager,
with the following two vendors:
a. Kingdom Causes Inc., dba City Net in an amount not to exceed $192,000
for the Afterhours Street Outreach program; and
b. Trellis in an amount not to exceed $90,382 for the Innovative Street
Outreach and Lifeskills Program.
2. Authorized release a new bid of the $177,382 homeless prevention/food
assistance funds to consider all eligible CDBG CV activities to effectively
address impacts to low and moderate income households in Costa Mesa.
4. FRONTLINE GROCERY WORKERS HAZARD PAY — City Manager's Office
Staff presentation by Ms. Hall Barlow, City Attorney and Ms. Farrell Harrison, City
Manager.
Discussion ensued on the number of stores and employees.
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Public Comments:
Speaker, spoke in support of the item.
Nick Buro, spoke against the item.
Speaker, spoke in support of the item.
Hengameh Abraham, Costa Mesa, spoke on pharmacy technicians needing the
hazard pay instead of grocery workers, and to do more research.
Steven Chan, Costa Mesa, spoke against the Smart n Final store receiving the extra
pay.
Ben Chapman, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of the item and to deal with the
health crisis first.
Tom Pollitt, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of the item.
David Ibarra, spoke in support of the item.
Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of the item.
Speaker, spoke in support of the item.
Speaker, spoke in support of the item.
Speaker, spoke in support of the item.
Speaker, spoke in support of the item.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Gameros/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member
Harlan, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: Council Member Harper
Absent: None
Motion carried: 6-1
ACTION:
City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2021-05 requiring local grocery stores
and retail drug stores to provide hazard pay to their frontline employees for 120-day
period during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Marr/Mayor Foley
MOTION: Extend the meeting past midnight.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member
Harlan, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Marr, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: Council Member Harper
Absent: None
Motion carried: 6-1
5. VACANCY IN ELECTED MAYORAL POSITION — City Manager's Office
Staff presentation by Ms. Hall Barlow, City Attorney.
Public Comments:
Hengameh Abraham, Costa Mesa, spoke on appointing someone who ran in the
mayoral campaign, appointing Sandy Genis, or someone who has held the office of
mayor previously.
Adam Ereth, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of John Stephens.
Ben Chapman, Costa Mesa, spoke in support on Sandy Genis.
Tom Johnson spoke in support of John Stephens.
Tom Pollitt, Costa Mesa, spoke on not appointing someone who lost an election.
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on an elected mayor by the people.
Steven Chan, Costa Mesa, spoke on the appointment process.
Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of John Stephens.
Speaker, spoke on the people being able to vote for their mayor and having another
elected mayor.
Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of an appointment process and
taking applications.
Cassius Rutherford, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of John Stephens.
Robert Morse, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of an appointment process and taking
applications.
David Ibarra, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of an appointment process and not taking
the 2"d highest votes.
Speaker, spoke in support of a special election.
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Gameros
MOTION: Appoint John Stephens as Mayor effective upon Mayor Foley's oath of
office to the Orange County Board of Supervisors position.
Discussion ensued on the costs of holding a special election, supporting John
Stephens, supporting an application process, and the government code on
appointing a new mayor.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/ Council Member
Harper
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Open up an appointment process using the schedule that
staff recommended in the staff report.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Reynolds and Council Member Harper.
Nays: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member
Harlan, and Mayor Pro Tern Marr.
Absent: None
Abstain: Mayor Foley.
Motion failed: 2-4-1
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Gameros
MOTION: Appoint John Stephens as Mayor effective upon Mayor Foley's oath of
office to the Orange County Board of Supervisors position.
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:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 34902(a), City Council appointed John
Stephens to the position of Mayor, effective upon Mayor Foley's oath of office to the
Orange County Board of Supervisors.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS,
AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Foley spoke on wishing for the Fish Fry and parade to return in September.
ADJOURNMENT — Mayor Foley adjourned the meeting at 12:35 a.m., March 17, 2021 in
memory of Huy Pham.
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Minutes adopted on this 6th day of April, 2021.
4John Stephens, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, Itity Clerk
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