HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-07-2021 - MinutesCity of Costa Mesa
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 7, 2021 Page 1 of 16
4:00 P.M. Closed Session
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, and Mayor Stephens.
Absent: Council Member Reynolds and Mayor Pro Tem Marr.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION — ONE CASE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Costa Mesa v. NMUSD, OCSC Case No. 30-2021-01179397-CU-WM-CXC.
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8,
APN: 424-051-25, Property 774 Shalimar Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
APN: 424-051-23, Property 778 Shalimar Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Agency Negotiator: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Andrew Connell (Broker) and Matthew Hoyt (Part Owner/Broker)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION — ONE CASE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) — Potential Litigation
4. 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-C U-BT-CXC.
City Council recessed at 4:02 p.m. for Closed Session.
Closed Session adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 7, 2021 Page 2 of 16
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DECEMBER 7, 2021 - 6:00 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 6:02 p.m.
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Brendan Ford and Council Member Chavez
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION
Led by Pastor David Manne from Calvary Baptist Church
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan,
Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr (Arrived
6:19 p.m.), and Mayor Stephens.
Absent: None.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT — No reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS: NONE.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Speaker, spoke on Measures AA and Y, spoke on protecting the city against SB-9 & SBA 0
regarding housing, and an initiative that has started ourneighborsvoices.com.
Speaker, spoke on problems related to a rehabilitation health facility license on Purdue Drive.
David Martinez, Costa Mesa, spoke on recruitment for committees, renaming the Bikeway and
Walkability Committee to Active Transportation Committee, and establishing a Human
Relations & Equity Committee.
Hank Castignetti, spoke on vandalism at the OC Model Engineers Building and thanked
everybody for the donations received to repair the building.
Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, spoke on the vandalism at the OC Model Engineers Building,
remembering 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and thanked all that served, alerted Costa Mesa
residents regarding mailer by Mesa Water on public hearings in January on rate increases,
and paying through the tax rolls.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 7, 2021 Page 3 of 16
Charlene Ashendorf, Costa Mesa, spoke on art projects in the City and the commitment to
community projects and art, and conveyed to be careful when driving and walking and to obey
the rules of the road for pedestrian safety.
Kim Hendricks, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Fairview Park Alliance doing a restoration project in
Fairview Park on Saturday, December 11, 2021.
Ben Chapman, Costa Mesa, requested an update on Council Member Harper's request for the
quarterly finance report.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Council Member Reynolds spoke on traffic safety and pedestrian safety, spoke on the Strong
Towns event, thanked staff for all their efforts in making Costa Mesa a better community and
more transparent, spoke on processing cannabis applications next year, and attending the
Transportation Corridor Agency workshops.
Council Member Chavez thanked key players for their efforts to repair the OC Model
Engineers facility, spoke on the Veterans Cemetery groundbreaking, and invited all to the
Snoopy House event.
Council Member Gameros spoke on visiting the OC Model Engineers site, and wished
everyone Happy Holidays.
Council Member Harlan congratulated Newport Harbor Water Polo team for winning the State
Championship and the Boys Football team for being in the CIF playoffs, and thanked staff and
colleagues for collaboration on working on the issues, and wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Council Member Harper spoke on the taxpayers supporting the OC Model Engineers,
expressed concern on robbery and crime issues, expressed concerns regarding SB-9
regarding housing mandates, requested an update on the COLU software, and requested an
update on the quarterly finance report.
Mayor Pro Tern Marr spoke on a resident contacting her regarding a new bus stop at North
Bound Harbor at Merrimac, and spoke on attending the Innovating Commerce Serving
Communities (ICSC) event.
Mayor Stephens spoke on remembering the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, honoring Mr.
Cornelius who is a WWII Veteran on his 100th birthday, congratulated Anduril's general
counsel Babak Siavoshy who was awarded best general council, spoke on attending the
Valerie Amatis mural unveiling, thanked everybody regarding the OC Model Engineers facility,
spoke on the upcoming Snoopy House event, spoke on attending the Innovating Commerce
Serving Communities (ICSC) event, and spoke on the County of Orange redistricting
resolution.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 7, 2021 Page 4 of 16
REPORT — CITY MANAGER — Ms. Farrell Harrison spoke on investments into our parks
facilities, spoke on participating in the redistricting process and the next workshop on January
8, 2022, spoke in remembrance of Pearl Harbor and Senator Bob Dole, remembered Jack
Hammett, spoke on the pandemic and case rates and to be careful during the holidays and
encouraged vaccinations and boosters, announced City Hall closure from December 23, 2021
to January 3, 2022, and Ms. Molina, Finance Director, provided a status of the quarterly
financial report.
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY — Ms. Hall Barlow, wished all a wonderful holiday season.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-16)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Mayor Pro Tern Marr
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 16 except
for item number 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 Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Council Member Gameros recused himself only on CC-3 the Warrant Resolution
because of a conflict of interest as his wife works at Priceless Pet Rescue.
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 Claims received by the City Clerk: Martha Cervantes,
Kelly Beavers, Robert Wesley Beavers, Pauline Popkin.
3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2671.
4. MINUTES
ACTION:
City Council approved the Minutes of the Study Session of November 9, 2021 and the
Regular meeting of November 16, 2021.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 7, 2021 Page 5 of 16
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 2021-46 to allow the City to continue conducting City
Council, Commission, and Committee meetings remotely as needed via Zoom 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 promote social distancing.
6. REQUEST TO CANCEL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 4,
2022
ACTION:
City Council cancelled the regular meeting of Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
7. DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, 2021
ACTION:
City Council received and filed the Development Impact Fees Annual Report for the
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2021.
8. APPROVAL OF CARRYOVERS FROM THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR (FY2020-21) TO
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 FOR THE GENERAL FUND, OTHER FUND
ENCUMBRANCES, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) UNSPENT
APPROPRIATIONS)
ACTION:
City Council approved the following:
1. Carryover of Fiscal Year 2020-21 General Fund and other fund appropriations;
and
2. Carryover unspent appropriations from Fiscal Year 2020-21 for the continuation
of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 7, 2021 Page 6 of 16
9. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 13 OF
THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING CODE) TO CLEAN UP INTERNAL
INCONSISTENCIES BETWEEN VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF THE ZONING CODE AND
TO CONFORM TO RECENT REVISIONS TO AND REQUIREMENTS OF STATE LAW
(CODE AMENDMENT 2020-02)
ACTION:
City Council gave second reading to and adopted Ordinance 2021-20 approving Code
Amendment CO-2020-02, amending Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code (Zoning
Code) to clean up internal inconsistencies between various chapters and conform to
recent revisions in compliance with State law.
11. AWARD CONTRACT FOR STREET STRIPING AND THERMOPLASTIC MARKINGS
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the Maintenance Services Agreement (MSA) with Superior
Pavement and Markings Inc., 5312 Cypress Street, Cypress, CA 90630, for the
performance of street striping and installation of thermoplastic markings, in an
amount not to exceed $193,786.41 annually, for an initial term of three (3) years
with two (2) optional one-year extensions.
2. Approved a 10% contingency of $19,379 for unforeseen costs.
3. Authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the PSA and future
amendments to the agreement within Council authorized limits with Superior
Pavement and Markings Inc.
12. AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE
SAVE OUR YOUTH CENTER (SOY)
ACTION:
City Council approved the first amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Costa Mesa and the Save Our Youth Center (SOY).
13. COUNTY OF ORANGE MEAL GAP SERVICES GRANT
ACTION:
1. City Council accepted and approved revenue and expense appropriations in the
amount of $200,000 respectively, for Meal Gap Services Grant Funds from the
County of Orange to provide meals for those facing food insecurities; and
2. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute any and all documents
necessary for the purchase and distribution of grocery gift cards and shelf stable
meals.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 7, 2021 Page 7 of 16
14. AUTHORIZE THE USE OF OMNIA PARTNERS PUBLIC SECTOR NATIONAL
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH GAME TIME PLAYGROUND SOLUTIONS FOR
THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR TANAGER PARK AND
JORDAN PARK
ACTION:
1. City Council authorized the use of OMNIA Partners, Public Sector (formerly U.S.
Communities) National Cooperative Agreement No. 2017001134 with Game
Time Playground Solutions for the purchase of playground equipment for
Tanager Park and Jordan Park; and
2. Authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute any and all documents
necessary for the purchase of playground equipment for Tanager Park and
Jordan Park for $194,013.87 through Game Time Playground Solutions.
15. DOWNTOWN AQUATIC CENTER POOL RE -PLASTERING PROJECT, CITY
PROJECT NO. 21-08
ACTION:
1. City Council awarded a Public Works Agreement (PWA) to California Waters
Development, Inc., 23311 E. La Palma Avenue, Yorba Linda, California 92887, in
the amount of $281,340.
2. Authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the PWA and future
amendments to the agreement within Council authorized limits.
3. Authorized an additional ten percent (10%) contingency totaling $28,134 as
needed for unforeseen costs.
4. Approved a budget reallocation in the amount of $34,474 from the Building
Modifications Project to the Downtown Aquatic Center Pool Re -plastering
Project.
16. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC ADVANCED CIVIL
ENGINEERING FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE TEWINKLE
PARK LAKES UPGRADES PROJECT
ACTION:
1. City Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Pacific
Advanced Civil Engineering (PACE), 17520 Newhope Street, Suite 200, Fountain
Valley, California 92708 for two years with two one-year renewal periods, in an
amount not to exceed $120,425 for engineering design services for the TeWinkle
Park Lakes Upgrades Project.
2. Authorized an additional ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $12,050
as needed for any unforeseen costs related to this project.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 7, 2021 Page 8 of 16
3. Approved a budget reallocation in the amount of $7,475, from the Tanager Park
Playground Exercise Equipment Replacement Project to the TeWinkle Park
Lakes Upgrades Project.
4. Authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the PSA and future
amendments to the agreement within Council authorized limits.
AT THIS TIME COUNCIL WILL ADDRESS ANY ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
10. MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT
Public Comments — None.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/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
ACTION:
City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-47, approving the Measure M2 Expenditure
Report and authorizing staff to submit the report to the Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA.)
-----------------------------------------END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ----------------------------------------
City Council recessed into a break at 6:59 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 7:05 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ADOPTING CHANGES TO TITLE 13
(ZONING) OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF SENATE BILL 9 FOR THE CREATION OF TWO (2)
RESIDENTIAL UNITS PER LOT AND URBAN LOT SPLITS IN SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONES; AND DECLARING THE ORDINANCE TO BE AN URGENCY
MEASURE TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ADOPTION
Presentation by Ms. Le, Economic and Development Services Director.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 7, 2021 Page 9 of 16
Public Comments:
Speaker, spoke on ministerial decisions and less public involvement, voting by district,
and council representation.
Marc Vukcevich, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of city staff on their timing of bringing
the item forward, recommended reducing setbacks, and changing the design standards.
Speaker, spoke against SB-9 and SB-10 and that this will not provide low income
housing.
Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, spoke against SB-9 and SIB-10, spoke in support of local
control, and preserving Costa Mesa neighborhoods.
Kim Hendricks, Costa Mesa, spoke against SB-9, it does not follow CEQA, spoke
against State mandates and it ignores affordable housing, and spoke on the long term
vision.
Aaron Klemm, spoke in support of S139, because the homeowner decides what to do
with the property.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
Council Member Harper spoke against the item being an Urgency Ordinance and would
prefer it to go through the regular permanent Ordinance process.
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 Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays:Council Member Harper.
Absent: None
Motion carried: 6-1
ACTION:
1. City Council found that Urgency Ordinance No. 2021-21 is statutorily exempt
from CEQA because this Ordinance is not considered a "project' pursuant to
Government Code Section 65852.210) and because it can be seen with certainty
that this Ordinance will not have an effect on the environment pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (general rule); and
2. Introduced and adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2021-21.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 7, 2021 Page 10 of 16
2. ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CITYWIDE TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE PROGRAM
Presentation by Ms. Rosales, Transportation Manager.
Public Comments:
David Martinez, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to Capital Improvement Projects for
street widening and adding more lanes.
Marc Vukcevich, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to Capital Improvement Projects for
street widening and adding more lanes, spoke on more walkability efforts, reducing
automobile trips, and slowing traffic.
Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of measures to slow traffic.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/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 the Resolution No. 2021-48, continuing the citywide traffic impact
fee for new development in the City of Costa Mesa and conducting the related annual
review of the citywide traffic impact fee program and capital improvement plan for
transportation improvements. The resolution incorporates the recommendations from
the Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee and staff, which include:
Continued a traffic impact fee of $235 per Average Daily Trip (ADT) based on the
Capital Improvement Projects in Attachment 2 and Active Transportation projects
in the adopted Active Transportation Plan (ATP).
2. Approved allocation of up to ten percent (10%) of traffic impact fees towards
traffic signal synchronization projects.
3. Approved a five percent (5%) reduction in automobile trips as a result of ATP
implementation and an additional five percent (5%) reduction in automobile trips
for developments proposing to implement active transportation improvements
beyond typical development requirements.
4. Approved the annual accounting of the Citywide Traffic Impact Fee Program.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 7, 2021 Page 11 of 16
OLD BUSINESS:
1. OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Presentation by Mr. Minter, Parks and Community Services Director.
Mr. Minter requested to reinstate Services Area 6 line item adding $2,800 for a total of
$56,600 and to include this change in the motion.
Public Comments:
Kim Hendricks, Costa Mesa, spoke on listing Fairview Park on the Open Space Master
Plan by itself and not with Talbert Park.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/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
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
$56,600, for professional services for the update of the Open Space Master Plan;
and
2. Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute a Professional Services
Agreement and future amendments to the agreement.
City Council recessed into a break at 7:30 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 7:35 p.m.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 7, 2021 Page 12 of 16
2. JACK HAMMETT SPORTS COMPLEX EXPANSION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO.
21-05
Presentation by Ms. Farrell Harrison, City Manager, Mr. Sethuraman, Public Services
Director, Ms. Mokarram, Principal Engineer, and Ms. Villasenor, Recreation Manager.
Public Comments:
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, expressed concern on the 2 million expenditure for additional
parking, spoke on utilizing the Orange Coast College new parking lot, spoke on the
removal of trees and fences to be replaced, and that the fields do not need new
sidewalks.
David Martinez, Costa Mesa, spoke on expanding the parking lot and that the parking
lot does not strengthen public safety, the current parking lot is underutilized, requested
to remove the $250,00 for parking and do everything else in the project, ask Orange
Coast College or Costa Mesa High School for parking agreements, spoke in support of
more bike racks, spoke against the need for more parking, and supports more biking
and walking to the Jack Hammett Sports Complex.
Brett Eckles, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of staff's recommendations, spoke in
support of field space, spoke on safety reasons, and more parking is needed.
Speaker, spoke in support of the project, and spoke on parking problems.
Marc Vukcevich, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the parking proposals, spoke on
other parking in the area, and spoke in support of walking and biking.
Speaker, spoke in support of the project and spoke on parking problems.
Jimmy Vivar, Costa Mesa, expressed concern on increasing traffic circulation and spoke
on speed bumps for safety.
Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of additional parking, spoke on
safety concerns, using the bike racks, and additional lighting.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Gameros/Council Member Harper
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 — December 7, 2021 Page 13 of 16
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted plans, specifications, and working details for the Jack
Hammett Sports Complex Expansion Project, City Project No. 21-05.
2. Accepted the bid withdrawal submitted by PUB Construction, Inc.
3. Awarded a Public Works Agreement (PWA) to Horizons Construction Company
International, Inc., 432 W. Meats Avenue, Orange, CA 92865, in the amount of
$2,166,920.70.
4. Authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the PWA and future
amendments to the agreement within Council authorized limits.
5. Authorized a budget adjustment of an additional $125,000 from the Jack
Hammett Sports Complex Capital Improvement Fund (417).
6. Authorized an additional ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of
$216,693 as needed for any unforeseen costs related to this project.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. COMPENSATION PLAN AND SALARY SCHEDULE REVISIONS TO ADDRESS
RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION (PHASE ONE)
Presentation by Ms. Lee, Human Resources Manager.
Public Comments:
Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, spoke on problems with vacancies, spoke on the
comparisons with adjoining cities are a good comparison, requested to provide a
range of annual costs, and anticipated changes in costs.
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 Tern Marr, and Mayor
Stephens.
Nays:None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted Resolution Nos. 2021-49, 2021-50 and 2021-51 revising
the Compensation Plans and Salary Schedules of designated classifications to
address Phase One of the City's hard to fill and/or hard to retain positions, and to
ensure internal alignment with the classification series.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 7, 2021 Page 14 of 16
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-52 revising the Compensation Plans and Salary
Schedules for part time employees to align the salary schedule with minimum
wage increases effective January 1, 2022, and provide adjustments necessary to
address compaction.
2. AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY MANAGER
Presentation by Mayor Stephens.
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
ACTION:
City Council considered the Third Amendment to Agreement for the Office of the City
Manager and
1. Approved the Third Amendment to Agreement for the Office of the City Manager.
2. Adopted Resolution 2021-53 which revises the Executive Compensation Plan
and Executive Salary Schedule.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS — NONE.
ADJOURNMENT — The Mayor Adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 7, 2021 Page 15 of 16
Minutes adopted on this 18t" day of January, 2022.
John Stephens, Mayor
ATTEST:
IZV&& (kzA-"
Brenda Green, City Clerk
Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 7, 2021 Page 16 of 16