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Minutes – Regular Meeting – August 3, 2021 – Page 1
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021
CLOSED SESSION
4:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - The Closed Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens
at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan,
Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Stephens.
Present Via Teleconference: Mayor Pro Tem Marr
Absent: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
Ms. Hall Barlow, City Attorney, requested to add an item to the Closed Session Agenda
Pursuant to Section 54956.9 (d)(1), California Government Code. The item came to the
City’s attention after the agenda was posted.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Council Member Harlan
MOTION: Add an item to the Closed Session Agenda Pursuant to Section 54956.9 (d)(1),
California Government Code.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan,
Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Marr, and Mayor
Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Section 54956.9 (d)(1) of California Government Code
Name of Case: City of Costa Mesa, et al v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al; USDC,
Northern District of Ohio, MDL No. 2804 (1:20-op-45055-DAP, transferred from
USDC, Central District, Case No. 8:19-cv-02154), originally filed in San Francisco
Superior Court under Case No. CGC-19-574865, and then Orange County Superior
Court under Case No. 30-2019-01101802-CU-BT-CXC.
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – ONE
CASE - Pursuant Section 54956.9 (d)(2) of California Government Code, Threat of
Litigation from Rutan & Tucker, letter dated July 13, 2021.
3. THREAT TO SECURITY
Pursuant to Section 54957 (a) of California Government Code
Consultation with: Costa Mesa Director of Emergency Services, City Manager, Police
Chief, Fire Chief, and Emergency Services Administrator.
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Section 54957 (b)(1) of California Government Code
Position: Police Chief
5. ITEM ADDED CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Section 54956.9 (d)(1) of California Government Code
Name of Case: Robert Sharpnack v. City of Costa Mesa, Orange County Superior
Court, Case No.: 30-2020-01131375-CU-OE-CJC
Closed Session adjourned at 5:41 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER - The Regular City Council and Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Council Member Harper
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION
Mr. John Begin, Trellis.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan,
Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Marr
(arrived at 8:00 p.m.), and Mayor Stephens.
Absent: None.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT – No reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Stephens, City Manager Farrell Harrison, Congresswoman Steel, Supervisor
Foley, and District Director Kim presented a Commendation and other Certificates
Honoring Police Chief Bryan Glass for his service to Costa Mesa and wished him well in
his retirement.
Police Lieutenant Dieball and Fire Chief Stefano presented the Fireworks After Action
Report.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS – MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Speaker, congratulated Chief Glass, recognized the Costa Mesa Police Department,
spoke on needing more police, and on crime activity.
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, congratulated Chief Glass, spoke on the One Metro West
project and RHNA numbers, and spoke against the project.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: Note, this public hearing began promptly at 7:00 p.m.
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY
REGARDING THE REDISTRICTING PROCESS
City Manager’s Office/City Clerk’s Division
Presentation by Dr. Levitt, National Demographics Inc.
Public Comments:
Speaker, spoke on changing to five districts, and natural boundaries.
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on the process and changing to five districts.
Speaker, spoke on listening to the people, and changing to five districts.
Speaker, spoke in support of six districts.
Speaker, spoke on the triangle area that should be part of the Westside instead of
the Eastside.
Speaker, spoke on the process and receiving public input, and spoke on groups
and unique features.
Kim Hendricks, spoke on keeping five districts, continuity, and natural boundaries.
Steven Chan, Costa Mesa, spoke on the process and against seven
representatives and in favor of changing to five districts.
City Attorney Ms. Hall Barlow, clarified the current district format was enacted by
a ballot measure, can only be changed by another ballot measure, and the city still
needs to do this redistricting process.
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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 Gameros, Council Member
Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Marr
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 6-0-1
ACTION:
1. City Council received the staff report on the redistricting process and
permissible criteria to be considered to evaluate district boundaries.
2. Conducted a public hearing and received public input.
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS – MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Speaker, spoke on the July fourth messaging, collecting illegal fireworks, concerts in the
parks and the need for more bike racks, the Delta variant numbers rising and requiring all
employees to get vaccinated.
Jeff Pettis, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Planning Commission item on the Consent
Calendar and keeping commission appointments by district.
Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, thanked Chief Glass for his service and spoke on safety in
the city.
Speaker, thanked Chief Glass and the Police Department.
Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the Merrimac bicycle improvements.
Kim Hendricks, Costa Mesa, spoke on concerts in the park at Fairview Park, OCC would
like to host the concerts, against planes at Fairview Park, and on preserving Fairview
Park.
Hank Castignetti spoke on Cynthia D’Agosta’s retirement and thanked Ms. D’Agosta for
her service.
Steven Chan, Costa Mesa, spoke on Strut Bar noise complaints and mitigation measures,
spoke on the new Police Chief and addressing systemic racism, spoke on housing and
RHNA numbers and requested extra time to comment during the NB -1 item.
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COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Council Member Harlan spoke on the concert in the park and thanked staff, the
foundation, and partners.
Council Member Harper spoke on the shooting in Corona, on the death of Anthony
Barajas, requested a moment of silence for their family, spoke on the Go Fund Me page,
spoke on the increase of crime, and spoke on supporting law enforcement and safety as
a priority.
Council Member Reynolds spoke on the concert in the park, on the buffered bike lane
and bike safety, spoke on the youth mariachi band, a new skate spot in Huntington Beach,
and on retail cannabis applications status and addresses.
Council Member Chavez spoke on adding more safe bike lanes, more skate parks, more
pickleball courts, encouraged vaccinations, spoke on reporting issues on the My Costa
Mesa App, and requested to pull CC-5 from the Consent Calendar for a member of the
public.
Council Member Gameros spoke on the Covid-19 virus and encouraged vaccinations.
Mayor Pro Tem Marr spoke on the concert in the park and thanked staff, and expressed
safety concerns regarding the Arlington Drive and Junipero Drive intersection.
Mayor Stephens spoke on pickleball courts, concert in the park, thanked staff, and spoke
on the tragic death of Anthony Barrajas and will adjourn the meeting in his memory.
REPORT – CITY MANAGER – Ms. Farrell Harrison, encouraged vaccinations and spoke
on the Delta variant, thanked staff for the concert in the park, spoke on the Charger’s
summer training camp, thanked CMTV staff Jeff, Ron, and Dane, and spoke on their
awards received and that CMTV scored the most 1st place wins.
REPORT – CITY ATTORNEY – Ms. Hall Barlow, spoke on Chiefs Glass retirement.
CONSENT CALENDAR: (Items 1-10)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Mayor Pro Tem Marr
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 10
except for 5, 9, 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, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Marr
Motion carried: 6-0-1
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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: Cary Clayton, Frank Lowell, Matt Orville,
Alejandra Peralta.
ACTION:
City Council received and filed.
3. WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2664 – Finance Department
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2664 of the City Council of the City
of Costa Mesa, California, allowing certain claims and demands, including Payroll
Register Nos. 21-14 for $2,846,911.32, 21-14 “A” for $2,148.00, and 21-15 for
$2,826,773.39; and City operating expenses for $2,980,438.35.
4. MINUTES - City Manager’s Office/City Clerk’s Division
ACTION:
City Council approved the Minutes of the Regular meetings of June 15, 2021 and
July 20, 2021, and Special Closed Session meeting of July 27, 2021.
6. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE 2021 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
ANNUAL CONFERENCE - City Manager’s Office/City Clerk’s Division
ACTION:
City Council designated Mayor Pro Tem Marr as Costa Mesa’s voting delegate for
the 2021 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
7. REFUND OF CASH DEPOSIT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW FOR AN AMENDMENT TO PLANNING APPLICATION 16-50 FOR THE
AVENUE OF THE ARTS HOTEL MASTER PLAN LOCATED AT 3350 AVENUE
OF THE ARTS
Economic and Development Services Department/Planning Division
ACTION:
City Council approved a refund of a remaining cash deposit in the amount of
$15,651.34 to Rosanna Inc. (project applicant). The refund pertains to the
preparation of the required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance
documents for an amendment to Planning Application 16-50 for the Avenue of the
Arts Hotel project located at 3350 Avenue of the Arts.
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8. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS &
ASSOCIATES COMPANIES FOR AN ANNUAL AUDIT OF CANNABIS TAX
PROCEEDS PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 2021-09 AND AMENDMENT NO.
FOUR TO AN EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HDL
COMPANIES TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY OF COSTA MESA RETAIL CANNABIS
TAX AND REGULATION MEASURE (MEASURE Q)
Economic and Development Services Department/Planning Division
ACTION:
1. City Council authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a Professional
Services Agreement (PSA) with Hinderliter, De Llamas & Associates (HdL) for as
needed annual auditing and compliance review services pursuant to Ordinance
No. 2021-09 Title 9, Chapter I, Article 5, Section 9-29.5(f), subject to an annual
increase not-to-exceed three-percent based on the Los Angeles-Long Beach-
Anaheim region Consumer Price Index.
2. Authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 4 to the
existing PSA with HdL for as needed cannabis permitting, compliance, and
consulting services for cannabis business permit application review, compliance
site inspections, and additional consulting services related to implementation and
administration of the cannabis program.
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute future amendments to the existing PSA
with HdL including any potential increase in compensation as long as the
amendment is within the annual budget.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BY
DISTRICT RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION - City Manager’s Office/City Clerk’s Division
Public Comments:
Speaker, spoke on retaining the registered voter requirement to serve on Planning
Commission.
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on retaining the registered voter requirement to
serve on Planning Commission and appointed by district.
Speaker, spoke on retaining the registered voter requirement to serve on Planning
Commission, appointed by district, and spoke on the constitution.
Speaker, spoke on retaining the registered voter requirement to serve on Planning
Commission, looking for fairness, equity, representation, and balance.
Speaker, spoke on meeting minutes and on qualified applicants.
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Speaker, spoke in favor of keeping appointment by district.
Speaker, spoke on keeping the registered voter requirement and the oath of
allegiance when taking office.
Speaker, spoke on districting, code enforcement, and keeping the registered voter
requirement.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Council Member Harlan
MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Council Member Chavez
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Only remove the requirement of the appointment by
district but retain the registered voter requirement.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Stephens
Nays: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member
Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Pro Tem
Marr.
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 1-6
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Council Member Harlan
MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member
Reynolds, and Mayor Pro Tem Marr,
Nays: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Harper, and Mayor Stephens.
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 4-3
ACTION:
City Council gave second reading to and adopted Ordinance No. 2021-14 of the
City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, amending Section 13-10
(Planning Commission) of Article 3 (Review Authorities) of Chapter I (In General)
of Title 13 (Planning, Zoning and Development) of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code.
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9. CITYWIDE STREET SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (MAINTENANCE ZONES 6 AND
7), CITY PROJECT NO. 21-02 - Public Services Department/ Engineering Division
Public Comments:
David Martinez, Costa Mesa, spoke on Baker Street bike lanes at Royal Palm and
Harbor, supports parking protected bike lanes at 18th Street, Meyer Street
delineators, El Camino and Country Club proposed class 3, requested the Bikeway
and Walkability Committee review the plans, and suggested approving the item
excluding Baker, Meyer, El Camino, and Country Club.
Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, spoke on outreach meetings, reviewing with the
Bikeway and Walkability Committee, and a process that when streets get repaved
or slurry sealed that the plans be brought before the Bikeway and Walkability
Committee.
Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke on the pop up bicycle path at the concert
in the park, requested when a street is going to be paved or slurry sealed to also
be considered for biking improvements, spoke on areas missing, requested the
Bikeway and Walkability Committee review, and spoke on organ donors.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Council Member Gameros
MOTION: Continue the item and work with the Bikeway and Walkability
Subcommittee and bring back the item to a later council meeting date.
Discussion ensued on the timeline for the quote expiration and bringing the item
back to council in time and working with the Bikeway and Walkability Committee.
Council Member Reynolds amended the motion as follows:
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Council Member Gameros
MOTION: Approve the item and for staff to work with the appropriate Bikeway and
Walkability Subcommittee to review Baker Street, 18th street, El Camino, and
Country Club.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member
Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Marr,
and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted plans, specifications, and working details for the Citywide
Street Slurry Seal Project (Maintenance Zones 6 and 7), City Project No. 21-02.
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2. Awarded a Public Works Agreement (PWA) to American Asphalt South, Inc.,
19792 El Rivino Road, Riverside, CA 92509 in the amount of $617,048.
3. Authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the PWA and future
amendments to the agreement within Council authorized limits.
4. Authorized an additional ten percent (10%) contingency totaling $61,705 as
needed for unforeseen costs.
5. Staff to work with appropriate Bikeway and Walkability Subcommittee to review
Baker Street, 18th street, El Camino, and Country Club.
City Council recessed into a break at 9:21 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 9:35 p.m.
10. OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Parks and Community Services Department
Public Comments: None.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Harlan/Mayor Pro Tem Marr
MOTION: Continue the item to the next council meeting so that City Council has
time to review and refine the scope.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member
Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Marr,
and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council awarded a contract to RJM Design Group, 31591 Camino
Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, for a total not-to-exceed amount of
$81,900, for professional services needed to complete the update of the Open
Space Master Plan.
2. Authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute a Professional
Services Agreement.
----------------------------------- END OF CONSENT CALENDAR -----------------------------------
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
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NEW BUSINESS:
1. SMART AND FINAL NOISE STUDY - Economic and Development Services
Department/Community Improvement Division
Presentation by Mr. Gamboa, Community Improvement Division Manager.
Public Comments:
Speaker, spoke on noise concerns.
Steven Chan, Costa Mesa, spoke on page 3 of the staff report, reasonable
person’s standards, and spoke on the sound ordinance.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Mayor Pro Tem Marr
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 Tem Marr,
and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
City Council received and filed the noise study report prepared by Sound Media
Fusion related to alleged concerns for noise ordinance violations from business
operations at Smart & Final, located at 707 W. 19th St.
2. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN SCOPE OF WORK
Economic and Development Services Department/Economic Development
Presentation by Mr. Inloes, Economic Development Administrator.
City Council recessed into a break at 10:50 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 11:00 p.m.
Public Comments:
Paulette Lombardi Fries, Travel Costa Mesa, expressed pleasure on working with
the City, and supports the item.
Diane Pritchard, South Coast Metro Alliance, expressed pleasure on working with
the City, and supports the item.
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Carla Valenzuela, Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the
item.
Speaker, spoke on considering CDBG block grants to pay for staff time and the
study, spoke on the National Development Council to provide technical assistance
for community assessment, and spoke on the opportunity zone.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Marr/Council Member Harlan
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 Tem Marr, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Harper
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 6-1
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the Economic Development Strategic Plan Scope of
Work and directed staff to release a Request for Proposals.
2. Authorized the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate and execute
agreement(s) with selected consultant(s) for work that is in substantial
conformance with the scope of work approved by City Council for an anticipated
cost of $275,000.
3. COSTA MESA SHOP LOCAL FINANCIAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Economic and Development Services Department/Economic Development
Presentation by Mr. Inloes, Economic Development Administrator.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Marr/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: To 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 Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Harper
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 6-1
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MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: To end discussion and hear Public Comments.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member
Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Marr,
and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 7-0
Public Comments:
Speaker, inquired on incentives for the application, and on how business owners
can be involved.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Marr/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Approve recommended actions and prioritize Costa Mesa coffee shops.
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 Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Harper
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 6-1
ACTION:
1. City Council authorized the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate and
execute an agreement with Colu Technologies for the implementation and
administration of the Costa Mesa app-based Shop Local financial incentive
platform for one year for a not-to-exceed cost of $85,000 (with an option to extend
the agreement for up to four more years).
2. Authorized the use of funding of $170,000 for an incentive program to be
distributed to participating Costa Mesa small businesses based on local patron
activities, and prioritizing coffee shops.
4. PROVIDE DIRECTION ON PROPOSAL TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A
35 YEAR AGREEMENT WITH CSCDA COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
AUTHORITY (CSCDA CIA) TO CONVERT VIA A PROPERTY TAX WAIVER 580
ANTON BOULEVARD INTO WORKFORCE HOUSING
Economic and Development Services Department/Planning Division
Presentation by Ms. Molina, Finance Director.
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MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Marr/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: To give the applicant ten minutes to speak.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member
Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Marr, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Chavez
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 6-0-1
Public Comments:
Jon Penkower, California Statewide Communities Development Authority
(CSCDA), spoke on the program.
Lauren Seaver, Opportunity Housing Group, project sponsor, spoke on having 580
Anton in contract, limited timing, current vacancy is under 5%, and displacement.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Harper
MOTION: Direct staff to bring the item back at the September 21st City Council
meeting with more information.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member
Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Marr,
and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
City Council directed staff to bring back more information at the September 21st City
Council meeting regarding entering into a public benefits agreement with the
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Community Improvement
Authority (CDCDA CIA) to convert the 580 Anton Boulevard property into workforce
housing at 80%, 100%, and 120% Area Median Income (AMI) of workforce
affordability levels.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS,
AND SUGGESTIONS – NONE.
ADJOURNMENT – Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 1:35 a.m., August 4, 2021
in memory of Anthony Barajas.