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Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
6:00 PM
*Note: All agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member"
5:00 P.M. Closed Session
Via Zoom
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY
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5:00 P.M. Closed Session
CALL TO ORDER - The Closed Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens at
5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez,
Council Member Harper,
Mayor Stephens.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan,
Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Marr and
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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(2) of Section 54956.9, California Government Code
Bernede v. Costa Mesa, OCSC Case No. 30-2019-01041552-CU-PO-CJC
City Council recessed at 5:02 p.m. for Closed Session.
Closed Session adjourned at 5:47 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
Tuesday, January 18, 2022— 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 6:00 p.m.
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
National Anthem by Lilly Urresti and Council Member Gameros led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION
Led by Pastor Jordan Hansen from Mesa Church.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan,
Council Member Harper (excused at 9:00 p.m.), Council Member Reynolds, Mayor
Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Stephens.
Absent: None.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT — No reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS: NONE.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Bryce Bunker, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns on a Sober Living Facility located on Purdue
Drive and requested more regulations.
Kim Hendricks, spoke on Harbor Soaring Society drones affecting the wildlife at Fairview Park
and violators not being ticketed.
Marc Vukcevich provided a video regarding bike safety.
Mike Costello, stated that to his knowledge no Harbor Soaring Society members are flying in
Fairview Park and if somebody is violating the rules, they should be cited.
Jenn Tanaka, thanked City Council and staff for their traffic calming efforts at various locations
in the city, and spoke in memory of Juan Carlos Miguel.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Council Member Reynolds spoke in support of street calming measures, thanked Trellis for
Neighborhood cleanup efforts, requested signage and Code Enforcement at Fairview Park,
spoke on hiker training for Sierra Club, spoke on the Bikeway and Walkability Committee
meeting, and safety on the roads, and requested to adjourn the meeting in honor of Juan Carlo
Miguel.
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Council Member Chavez spoke on street safety, traffic calming measures, raising the
sidewalks, adding a bike lane on Placentia Avenue, and requested to adjourn the meeting in
memory of Dulce Maria Hernandez.
Council Member Gameros spoke on impaired driving and enforcement.
Council Member Harlan spoke on the Bikeway and Walkability Committee meeting, requested
an assessment of the installed traffic calming measures, thanked everyone who participated in
the Housing Ad Hoc Committee meeting, and thanked Costa Mesa United for the Mesa Golf
Classic tournament and thanked businesses for participating.
Council Member Harper thanked Police Chief Lawrence for addressing crime issues in his
neighborhood.
Mayor Pro Tern Marr spoke on the city's efforts regarding sober living home regulations, spoke
on the Housing Ad Hoc Committee meeting, spoke on being active in the community, and
spoke on attending a meeting with the business community.
Mayor Stephens thanked city staff for the Snoopy House event, thanked the Police
Department for the "Bait car" program regarding catalytic converter theft, spoke on a notable
drug bust, spoke on DUI's, spoke on the city's efforts regarding sober living home regulations,
and spoke on adjourning the meeting in memory of Ruth Ann Moriarty.
REPORT — CITY MANAGER — Ms. Farrell Harrison provided an update regarding covid-19
and City Hall going to appointment only for the short-term, staff moving to A/B shifts, spoke on
availability of vaccines, that at home test kits are available through the US Postal Service for
free, spoke on redistricting and that January 27th is the last day to submit maps, and
introduced Brett Atencio Thomas as the new Active Transportation Coordinator.
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY — Ms. Hall Barlow reported that litigation reports will be available
in the following week.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-10)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Harlan/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 10 except
for items 7 and 9.
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
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PROCEDURAL WAIVER: APPROVE THE READING BY TITLE ONLY OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ACTION:
City Council and Agency Board approved
reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
READING FOLDER
the reading by title only and waived full
ACTION:
City Council received and filed Claims received by the City Clerk: Mike Baxter, Heizel
Castillo, Southern California Edison, Riccardo Grad, Kevin Kono, Damon Levy, Edward
Martindale, Ahmad Masri, Mercury Insurance, Estate of Heizel Michelle Pozo-Castillo,
Marcial Pozo, Francisco Roman, Ray Taylor, Christianne Leman & Elizabeth Freeman.
ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2672.
MINUTES
ACTION:
City Council approved the Minutes of the Regular meeting of December 7, 2021, the
Special Closed Session meeting of January 5, 2022, and the Special Joint Closed
Session meeting of January 11, 2022.
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 No. 2022-01 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. MONTHLY UPDATE OF STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
ACTION:
City Council approved the January update to the City of Costa Mesa's Strategic Plan
Goals and Objectives.
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8. A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT (AFG)
AWARD FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-03 which ratifies the application for the
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) award from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and authorizes the City Manager to execute the
grant agreement for the amount of $730,613.76 for the purchase of Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) and other firefighting equipment.
2. Approved budget appropriations of $664,194.33 from FEMA and the City's
required 10% match of $66,419.43 for the Fiscal Year 2020 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant for a total budget of $730,613.76.
3. Approved the City's 10% match appropriation transfer of $66,419.43 from the FY
2021-2022 General Fund Non -Departmental Adopted Budget to the Federal
Grant Fund 230 to comply with the FEMA award requirement.
10. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022 TO
JUNE 30, 2023
ACTION:
City Council adopted Successor Agency Resolution No. 2022-05 approving the
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for the period of July
1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
AT THIS TIME COUNCIL WILL ADDRESS ANY ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
7. 2021 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT RELIEF FUNDING PROGRAM
Public Comments:
David Martinez, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of the item and suggested additional
improvements and changes.
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, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor
Stephens.
Nays:None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 7-0
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ACTION:
City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-02 authorizing the submittal of the Fairview
Road Improvement Project to the 2021 Pavement Management Relief Funding Program
(PMRF).
9. ADOPT A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ACQUISITION OF BANNING RANCH
BY THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
Presentation by Mr. Gonzalez, Chief of Staff.
Council Member Reynolds spoke in support of the resolution.
Assembly Women Cottie Petrie -Norris spoke in support of the resolution.
Terry Welsh, President of the Banning Ranch Conservancy, spoke in support of the
resolution.
Dave Sutton, California Land Conservation Director for the Trust for Public Land, spoke
in support of the resolution.
Public Comments:
Debby Koken, Costa Mesa, thanked City Council and spoke in support of the resolution.
Hank Castignetti, thanked City Council and spoke in support of the resolution.
Marc Vukcevich, thanked City Council and spoke in support of the resolution.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Council Member Harlan
MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
Council Members Reynolds and Harlan and Mayor Stephens spoke in support of the
motion.
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:
City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-04 in support of the acquisition of Banning
Ranch by The Trust for Public Land (TPL) for the permanent preservation of public open
space.
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MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Council Member Gameros
MOTION: To Consider New Business Item #1 - 2021 Legislative Report and Update from
Townsend Public Affairs out of order, prior to considering the Public Hearing Item.
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
NEW BUSINESS:
1. 2021 LEGISLATIVE REPORT AND UPDATE FROM TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Presentation by Mr. McReynolds, Townsend Public Affairs Consultant.
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 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
ACTION:
City Council received and filed the 2021 legislative update and report from Townsend
Public Affairs.
City Council recessed into a break at 7:57 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. CITY OF COSTA MESA 2021-2029 (SIXTH CYCLE) HOUSING ELEMENT (GP-21-01)
Presentation by Ms. Le, Economic and Development Services Director and Mr. Chen,
Kimley-Horn Consultant.
Mayor Pro Tem Marr spoke on the Housing Ad Hoc Committee meeting.
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Public Comments:
Written comments were received from Christopher Brancart with Brancart & Brancart,
Mary Helen Beautificato with Nsight Psychology & Addiction, and Autumn Elliott with
Disability Rights California.
Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke on comments made at the Housing Ad Hoc
Committee meeting on Measure Y and upholding Measure Y.
Marc Vukcevich, Costa Mesa, stated Measure Y is an impediment to housing and
people would live in Costa Mesa if housing was available with less government
regulations.
Discussion ensued on Measure Y and adding measures to the ballot and the process.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Marr/Mayor Stephens
MOTION: Receive staff presentation, take public comment, and continue the item to the
February 1, 2022 City Council meeting for consideration and adoption.
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:
City Council received a staff presentation for the 2021-2029 (Sixth Cycle) General Plan
Housing Element Update, took public comment, considered the Planning Commission's
recommendation, provided feedback to staff, and continued the item to the February 1,
2022 City Council meeting for consideration of the Housing Element adoption.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE.
Council Member Harper excused himself from the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. URBAN MASTER PLAN SCREENING REQUEST (UMP-21-005) FOR A NINE -UNIT
LIVEIWORK DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1540 SUPERIOR AVENUE
Presentation by Mr. Yeager, Associate Planner.
Public Comments:
A written comment was received from David Martinez.
David Davidson, Applicant, spoke on the project.
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Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, suggested bike racks, spoke on limited live/work
space, and that the project has no affordable housing.
David Martinez, Costa Mesa, suggested more bike racks, spoke on limited live/work,
remove #28 and #29 parking spaces, and that the intersection at Superior Avenue and
Industrial Way be reviewed.
ACTION:
City Council provided feedback on the location, including a retail component, cost of the
housing, expectations of the live/work space, the streetscapes, the design, the total
street facing area, utilizing the corner locations, and encouraged acquiring the adjacent
property.
3. CITY OF COSTA MESA AND COSTA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2021
Presentation by Ms. Molina, Finance Director, Ms. Fortune, Budget and Purchasing
Manager, Ms. Basho, Accounting Supervisor, and Ms. Farr, Auditor with Davis Farr.
Public Comments: None.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/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 Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays:None
Absent: Council Member Harper
Motion carried: 6-0
ACTION:
1. City Council received and filed the following reports for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2021:
a. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
b. Air Quality Improvement Fund Compliance Report.
C. Audit Communication Letter.
d. Independent Accountant's Report on Agreed -Upon Procedures Applied to
Appropriation Limit Worksheets.
2. City Council and Costa Mesa Public Financing Authority received and filed the
Costa Mesa Public Financing Authority audited financial statements for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2021.
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4. COSTA MESA FINANCING AUTHORITY FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 AUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Presentation by Ms. Fortune, Budget and Purchasing Manager,
Public Comments: None.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/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 Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays:None
Absent: Council Member Harper
Motion carried: 6-0
ACTION:
City Council and Costa Mesa Financing Authority received and filed the Costa Mesa
Financing Authority's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2021.
5. COSTA MESA HOUSING AUTHORITY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND HOUSING
SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2021
Presentation by Ms. Fortune, Budget and Purchasing Manager,
Public Comments: None.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/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 Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays:None
Absent: Council Member Harper
Motion carried: 6-0
ACTION:
City Council and Housing Authority received and filed the following:
The Fiscal Year 2020-21 Independent Financial Audit of the Costa Mesa Housing
Authority, including the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund.
2. The Fiscal Year 2020-21 Housing Successor Annual Report prepared under the
California Health and Safety Code Section 34176.1 as the housing successor
and Section 34328 as a housing authority.
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ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS — NONE.
ADJOURNMENT — The Mayor Adjourned the meeting at 10:29 p.m. in memory of Juan Carlo
Miguel, Dulce Maria Hernandez, and Ruth Ann Moriarty.
Minutes adopte[j on this 1st day of February, 2022.
ATTEST:
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Brenda Green, ity Clerk
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