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Home My WebLink About10-05-2021 - MinutesCITY OF COSTA MESA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES Tuesday, October 5, 2021 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 77 Fair Drive CALL TO ORDER - The Regular City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens at 6:01 p.m. NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Council Member Gameros. MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION Led by Pastor Jordan Hansen. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Stephens. Absent: None. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Stephens, Council Members Reynolds, Gameros, and Chavez presented a proclamation in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Mayor Stephens presented a proclamation in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mayor Stephens presented a proclamation in honor of Fire Prevention Week. PUBLIC COMMENTS — MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, spoke on the book, "Confessions of a Recovering Engineer", by Charles L. Marohn, Jr. and him coming to speak in Costa Mesa regarding strong towns. Ned McCune, Costa Mesa, spoke on problems with urban coyotes. Richard Gibson, Costa Mesa, spoke on homelessness and crime problems at his home by Circle K. Minutes — Regular Meeting — October 5, 2021 Page 1 Frank Chlarson, Costa Mesa, spoke on problems with urban coyotes. Roberta Buchanan, spoke on problems with urban coyotes. Henny Abraham, Costa Mesa, spoke on a Chamber event at Cafe Sevilla on 10/6. Speaker, spoke on the OC Equity map presented at the 9/21 meeting and the methodology to acquire the information, the personal safety section, and public safety. Steven Chan, Costa Mesa, spoke on noise issues associated with Strut Bar and Smart n Final. Charlene Ashendorf, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Cultural Arts Committee activities, i.e. art grants, utility box number 55 has been installed, three art galleries are open, 1st floor at City Hall, Art on the 5tn, Art at the Senior Center, the virtual Art Venture exhibit, and that Valerie Montes work will be displayed at the Bridge Shelter. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS Council Member Chavez spoke on the oil spill, on the need for trees and open space, the Chamber of Commerce event at Cafe Sevilla, and attending the opening of Collage at Bloomingdales. Council Member Gameros spoke on mitigating coyote problems, animals available at Priceless Pets for adoption, and spoke on the oil spill. Council Member Harlan responded to the public comment regarding Circle K, spoke on the new City Council goal on climate and sustainability, and on the oil spill. Council Member Harper spoke on urban coyotes and working on the issues, homeless issues, police response to theft, and the mask and vaccine mandate for children to attend school. Council Member Reynolds thanked staff for goals and accomplishments presentation, spoke on Hispanic Heritage Month, thanked the Orange County Soccer Club for donating 120 tickets to SOY, Wilson Street Learning Center, and City staff to attend their Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, spoke on Walk to School Day, Clean Air Day, road safety objectives, Banning Ranch preservation, Strong Towns meeting, requested when doing construction that blocks sidewalks an alternative safe path needs to be provided, and spoke on the challenges related to coyotes and more education on not feeding the coyotes and on hazing. Mayor Pro Tem Marr spoke on the oil spill and stated opposition to offshore oil drilling, spoke on urban coyote issues, and on goals and priorities and environmental sustainability. Mayor Stephens thanked staff for accomplishments, thanked staff for graffiti removal, thanked staff for Strategic Planning workshop, spoke on the Model Engineers will be back on the 3rd weekend of the month, attending the grand opening of Collage, the ceremonial opening of Neth Park, the oil spill, working on homeless issues, coyote issues and requested a briefing, and on St. John the Baptist Festival October 15tn to the 17tn Minutes — Regular Meeting — October 5, 2021 Page 2 REPORT — CITY MANAGER - Ms. Farrell Harrison spoke on goals and accomplishments, introduced new employees and promotions, Scott Drapkin, Assistant Community Services Director, Rob Ryan, Maintenance Services Manager, spoke on street sweeping enforcement that resumed on October 1 st, the study session on the parking study and additional data will be in November, spoke on participating in a virtual panel discussion at Vanguard University for Hispanic Heritage Month, spoke on the oil spill and how to help, and congratulated CMTV on receiving awards. REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY — None. CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS 1-7) MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Mayor Pro Tern Marr MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 7 except for 6. 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 Stephens. 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 ACTION: City Council received and filed the claims received by the City Clerk: Vanessa Cornejo, Cory Farron, Michelle Niles, Debra Von Trapp, Paul Yescas. 3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION ACTION: City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2667. 4. MINUTES ACTION: City Council approved the Minutes of the Special Joint Study Session meeting of September 13, 2021 and the Regular meeting of September 21, 2021. Minutes — Regular Meeting — October 5, 2021 Page 3 5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE CONDUCTING MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES REMOTELY AS NEEDED DUE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS FOR THE PUBLIC ACTION: City Council adopted Resolution 2021-36 to allow the City to continue conducting City Council, Commission, and Committee meetings remotely via Zoom, as needed, due to: • The current State of Emergency and global pandemic, which continues to directly impact the ability of the members of the City's legislative bodies to meet safely in person; and • Federal, State and/or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to mitigate the pandemic and promote social distancing. 7. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 2 (PURCHASING) OF CHAPTER V (FINANCE) OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLISHED NOTICE AND REVISING THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE CITY MANAGER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AND FINANCE DIRECTOR ACTION: City Council gave second reading to and adopted Ordinance No. 21-15, amending Article 2 (Purchasing) of Chapter V (Finance) of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code relating to published notice and City Council awarded contracts. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 6. ACCEPTANCE AND ALLOCATION OF THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM Public Comments: Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, spoke on accidents caused by impaired and distracted driving, and spoke on additional police enforcement. Speaker, spoke on the importance of enforcement. MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Marr/ 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 Stephens. Nays:None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 Minutes — Regular Meeting — October 5, 2021 Page 4 ACTION: 1. City Council approved Resolution No. 2021-37, which ratifies the application for a grant award from the State of California - Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) and authorize the City Manager or her designee to accept and execute the Grant Agreement. 2. Approved revenue and expense appropriations in the amount of $250,000 respectively, for the 2021-22 OTS STEP Grant. ------------------------------------END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-55, Public Hearings begin at 7:00 p.m.) 1. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER IV (GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND WEEDS) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE REQUIREMENTS OF SB 1383 (MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION) Presentation by Mr. Sethuraman, Public Services Director, Mr. Balliet, Consultant, and Ms. Afeworki, Energy and Sustainability Services Manager. Public Comments: None. MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/ Mayor Pro Tern 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 Tern Marr, and Mayor Stephens. Nays:None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 ACTION: 1. City Council introduced for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 2021-16, amending Chapter IV (Garbage, Rubbish and Weeds) of Title 8 (Health and Sanitation) of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code to implement the requirements of SB 1383 (mandatory organic waste disposal reduction). 2. Approved the new non-exclusive Solid Waste Hauler Franchise Agreement and authorized the City Manager to execute this agreement with existing permitted haulers. 3. Authorized an appropriation up to $175,000 in FY2021-22, as revenues are received, to implement the SB1383 requirements. Minutes — Regular Meeting — October 5, 2021 Page 5 OLD BUSINESS: NONE. NEW BUSINESS: 1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD POLICY FRAMEWORK BY THE COSTA MESA EARLY CHILDHOOD COALITION Presentation by Mr. Gonzalez, Chief of Staff and Ms. Avzaradel, Director of Early Childhood OC. Public Comments: None. MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/ Mayor Stephens 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 Stephens. Nays:None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 ACTION: City Council adopted Resolution 2021-38 in support of the implementation of the Early Childhood policy framework by the Early Childhood Coalition with a focus to ensure quality early learning, promote comprehensive early childhood health, and cultivate resilient families. 2. AWARD PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR RANDOLPH AVENUE AND ST. CLAIR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO.21-07 Presentation by Mr. Sethuraman, Public Services Director. Public Comments: None. MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern 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 Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Stephens. Nays:None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 Minutes — Regular Meeting — October 5, 2021 Page 6 ACTION: 1. City Council adopted plans, specifications, and working details for the Randolph Avenue and St. Clair Street Improvement Project, City Project No. 21-07. 2. Rejected the bid submitted by Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc., 15614 South Atlantic Boulevard, Compton, California 90221 as non -responsive. 3. Awarded a Public Works Agreement (PWA) to All American Asphalt, 400 East Sixth Street, Corona, California 92879 in the amount of $382,725.50 (Base Bid including all Additive Bids). 4. Authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the PWA and future amendments to the agreement within Council authorized limits. 5. Authorized an additional ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $38,273 as needed for any unforeseen costs related to this project. 6. Approved a reallocation of project funds in the amount of $21,000 from the Capital Streets Improvement Project to the Randolph Avenue and St. Clair Street Improvement Project, in the Capital Improvement Program (401) Fund. 3. AWARD PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH URBAN PROFESSIONAL BUILDERS, INC. FOR FIRE STATION NO. 3 IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS, CITY PROJECT NO.21-06 Presentation by Mr. Sethuraman, Public Services Director. Public Comments: None. MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Reynolds 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 Stephens. Nays:None Absent: None Motion carried: 7-0 ACTION: 1. City Council adopted plans, specifications, and working details for Fire Station No. 3 Improvements and Repairs, City Project No. 21-06. 2. Awarded a Public Works Agreement (PWA) to Urban Professional Builders, Inc., 157 El Nido Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 in the amount of $274,000. 3. Authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the PWA and future amendments to the agreement within Council authorized limits. Minutes — Regular Meeting — October 5, 2021 Page 7 4. Authorized an additional ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $27,400 as needed for unforeseen costs related to this project. ADDITIONAL COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS — NONE. ADJOURNMENT - The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m. Minutes adopted on this 19th day of October, 2021. John ephens, Mayor ATTEST: Brenda Green ity Clerk Minutes — Regular Meeting — October 5, 2021 Page 8