HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-19-2022 MinutesREGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
JULY 19, 2022 - MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER - The Closed Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens at
4:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harlan
(Arrived 4:10 p.m.), Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor
Stephens.
Absent: Council Member Harper.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NONE.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: Katherine Sherouse individually and doing business as Camp Lila v.
City of Costa Mesa, et al., United States District Court, Central District of California,
Civil Action No. 8:22-cv-00756-JVS-ADSx
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 (a)
Agency Designated Representative: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager
Name of Employee Organization: Costa Mesa City Employees Association (CMCEA).
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 (a)
Agency Designated Representative: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager
Name of Employee Organization: Costa Mesa Police Association (CMPA).
City Council recessed at 4:05 p.m. for Closed Session.
Closed Session adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER - The Regular City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency and Housing Authority meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens at 6:00 p.m.
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mariachi Juvenil Herencia Michoacana
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION
Led by Pastor Christine Wallington, Seventh Day Adventist Church
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez (Via Zoom Webinar), Council Member Gameros, Council
Member Harlan, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro
Tem Marr, and Mayor Stephens.
Absent: None.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT - No reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS:
Rick Howard, Manager, Orange County Mosquito & Vector Control District, provided an
update.
Mayor Stephens presented a proclamation in honor of "Parks Make Life Better!" Month.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Arlene Parrish, spoke on the long timelines for processing cannabis applications.
Speaker, spoke on the loud noise problems at the gym close to her home on 17th Street.
Bill Turpit, spoke on the $11.2 milliion grant received from the State of California for park
enhancements, and recommended utilizing the grant for mosquito abatement and control at
Fairview Park.
Miguel Martinez, spoke on the loud noise problems associated with Tony's bar close to his
home.
David Martinez, spoke on resources available for people moving to Costa Mesa and spoke on
increasing density.
Jose Gomez, spoke on speeding problems on Pomona Street.
Marc Vukcevich, spoke on implementing traffic calming measures on Meyer Place, spoke on
the parking signage on Randolph St., encouraged watering at night, and that a pedestrian
crossing signal needs fixed on Placentia.
Speaker, requested agendas be available ten days prior to meetings and available in Spanish,
and spoke on noise problems at Tony's Bar.
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Sandra Genis, spoke on the One Metro West development and when it will be placed on the
ballot.
Wendy Leece, spoke on the $11.2 million grant received from the State of California for park
enhancements, encouraged using monies for CIP projects that have been in the process for a
long time.
Speaker, requested hard copies of the staff report attachments, spoke on a Public Records Act
Request on the Housing Ad Hoc Committee minutes and on items that were not disclosable or
privileged, and expressed concern on the process.
Rob Dickson, spoke on holding a council meeting at the same time as concerts in the park.
Cynthia McDonald, spoke on the Housing Element posted on the website and corrections
needed, spoke on needing redlined versions, and spoke on the Housing Element responses.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Council Member Chavez spoke on the speeding issue on Pomona St., providing materials
available in Spanish, spoke on Newport Mesa Unified School District changing their project to
keep the trees on the Senior Lawn, and spoke on Families Forward groundbreaking for
housing for homeless families.
Council Member Gameros spoke on street improvements on Randolph St., and spoke on
transparency and that he is available to meet with the public.
Council Member Harlan responded to the speaker from 140 E. Cabrillo who spoke on the gym
noise and requested more information on the property, spoke on the Accessory Dwelling Unit
Ordinance and bringing forward modifications for City Council consideration.
Council Member Reynolds requested Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance modifications, spoke
on speeding problems, spoke on park improvements and the Open Space Master Plan,
requested hard copies of agenda reports be made available, and spoke on communication
with the public.
Mayor Pro Tern Marr spoke on the status of CIP projects and grants, requested a follow up on
the Tony's Bar and the Gym complaints, spoke on Randolph Street and the 2 hour parking and
requested a timeline for turning on the traffic light, spoke on printing the agenda's in Spanish,
and spoke on the Ad Hoc Committee printing an Op Ed in the newspaper.
Mayor Stephens thanked the Parks and Community Services Department and the City
Manager Department for the July 3rd event, spoke on beeping trucks being a nuisance, spoke
on the Orange County Fair, requested a Study Session on the park grant, spoke on Randolph
Street and the best way to address parking issues, and spoke on adjourning the meeting in
memory of Joe St. Clair and Yvonne Dunn.
REPORT — CITY MANAGER — None.
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REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY — Ms. Hall Barlow reported that the City filed an application to
dismiss the Newport Mesa Unified School District litigation, reported on a final ruling from the
Federal District Court on Camp Lila and the lawsuit was dismissed, responded to Sandra
Genis' public comment regarding One Metro West and that an election date has not been
selected, responded to the concerns on the Ad Hoc Committee's Op Ed, the difference
between a land use case and legislative actions, and responded to Ms. McDonald on the
Housing Element and Measure Y as a constraint and the law requires the City to identify
possible constraints in the Housing Element.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-16)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Harlan
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 16.
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, Agency Board, and Housing Authority approved the reading by title only
and waived full reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
READING FOLDER
ACTION:
City Council received and filed Claims received by the City Clerk: Christina
Boika-Sokolsky, Handy Industrial, Jason Jones, James Painter, Victor Rubio, Leslie
Shaw, State Farm Auto Insurance Co. (Becker, Robert), Jayden Whittemore, Alma
Zavala Cruz.
ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2683.
MINUTES
ACTION:
City Council approved the Minutes of the Regular meetings of June 7, 2022 and June
21, 2022.
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5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETINGS
REMOTELY, AS NEEDED, DUE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS FOR THE
MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC
ACTION:
City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-46 to allow the members of the City Council,
Commission, and Committees to participate in the meetings remotely, as needed, via
Zoom due to:
1. 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
2. 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 July 2022 update to the City of Costa Mesa's Strategic Plan
Goals and Objectives.
7. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR 2022 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
ACTION:
City Council designated Mayor Pro Tern Marr as Costa Mesa's voting delegate for the
2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
8. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH THE 32ND DISTRICT
AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the 2022 agreement between the City and the 32nd
District Agricultural Association for traffic management services for the Orange
County Fair.
2. Approved the 2022 agreement between the City and the 32nd District Agricultural
Association for traffic management services for all designated year-round events
at the Orange County Fair and Event Center ("OCFEC").
3. Authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the agreements.
4. Authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute any amendments to
the agreements, including, but not limited to, amendments increasing the
maximum compensation to be paid to the City.
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9. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER III OF TITLE 12 REGARDING
THE PARKS, ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION TO REMOVE
ARTS FUNCTIONS, AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER IV
OF TITLE 12 ESTABLISHING AN ARTS COMMISSION
ACTION:
1. City Council gave second reading to and adopted Ordinance No. 2022-05, to
revise Chapter III of Title 12 regarding the Parks, Arts and Community Services
Commission to remove Arts Functions.
2. Gave second reading to and adopted Ordinance No. 2022-06, to adopt Chapter
IV of Title 12 establishing an Arts Commission.
10. AMENDMENT NO.1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GLENN
LUKOS ASSOCIATES FOR THE VERNAL POOLS 5, 6 AND 7 RESTORATION
PROJECT AT FAIRVIEW PARK
ACTION:
1. City Council authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute Amendment
No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Glenn Lukos Associates, Inc.
increasing the total compensation by $148,731 for vernal pools restoration and
biological monitoring services for the Vernal Pools 5, 6 and 7 Restoration Project
at Fairview Park, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.
2. Authorized a ten (10) percent contingency, if needed, in the amount of $14,870.
3. Authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 1
and future amendments to the agreement within City Council authorized limits.
11. ACCEPTANCE OF THE DOWNTOWN AQUATIC CENTER POOL REPLASTER
PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-08
ACTION:
1. City Council accepted the work performed by California Waters Development,
Inc., 23311 E. La Palma Avenue, Yorba Linda, CA 92887, for the Downtown
Aquatic Center Pool Replaster Project, City Project No. 21-08, and authorized
the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
2. Authorized the City Manager to release the retention monies thirty-five (35) days
after the Notice of Completion filing date; release the Labor and Material Bond
seven (7) months after the filing date; and release the Faithful Performance
Bond, if appropriate, at the conclusion of the one-year warranty period.
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12. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITYWIDE STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT -
MAINTENANCE ZONES 6 AND 7, CITY PROJECT NO.20-18
ACTION:
1. City Council accepted the work performed by R.J. Noble Company, Inc. ("R.J.
Noble"), for the Citywide Street Rehabilitation Project - Maintenance Zones 6 and
7, City Project No. 20-18, and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of
Completion.
2. Authorized the City Manager to release the retention monies thirty-five (35) days
after the Notice of Completion filing date; release the Labor and Material Bond
seven (7) months after the filing date; and release the Faithful Performance Bond
one (1) year after the filing date.
13. POLICE DEPARTMENT RANGE REMODEL AND UPGRADES PROJECT, CITY
PROJECT NO. 22-03
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted plans, specifications, and working details for the Police
Department Range Remodel and Upgrades Project, City Project No. 22-03.
2. Accepted the bid withdrawal of SS+K Construction, Inc., 21437 Rios Street,
Woodland Hills, CA 91367.
3. Rejected the bid submitted by AG Construction, Inc., 18960 Ventura Boulevard,
Suite 211, Tarzana, CA 91356 as non -responsive.
4. Rejected the bid submitted by Newman Midland Corporation, 1355 Redondo
Avenue, Suite 12, Long Beach, CA 90804 as non -responsive.
5. Awarded a Public Works Agreement (PWA) to Kazoni Construction, Inc., 150
Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 in the amount of $1,931,077.
6. Authorized an additional ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of
$193,108 as needed for any unforeseen costs related to this project.
7. Authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the PWA and future
amendments to the agreement within Council authorized limits.
8. Approved Amendment No. 2 to Gillis & Panichapan Architects (GPa) in order to
authorize an additional $89,000 for construction administration staff support for
the Police Department Range Remodel and Upgrades Project.
9. Authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 2 to the
original Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for GPa and future amendments
to the PSA within Council authorized limits.
10. Authorized the appropriation of $248,550 from the Capital Improvement Fund
(401) Fund Balance for the Police Department Range Remodel and Upgrades
Project.
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14. ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TIER 1 GRANT PROGRAM
FOR 2022 CONNECTOR PIPE SCREEN INSTALLATION PROJECT
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-47 for the submittal of a grant
application to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Environmental
Cleanup Program, Tier 1 Grant for the 2022 Connector Pipe Screen Installation
Project.
2. Authorized the Public Work Director as the City's representative.
3. Authorized the following appropriations as assigned:
a. Revenue and Expense appropriations respectively, each in the amount of
$160,000 for the OCTA Environmental Cleanup Program; and
b. Revenue and Expense appropriations respectively, each in the amount of
$40,000 from the Drainage Fees Fund as required matching funds by the
grant for a total project cost of $200,000.
15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING REGULATION NO. 8 ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
AS DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES REVISING REGULATION NOS. 5 AND
7 REGARDING TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN
PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS; AND
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, REVISING REGULATION NOS. 5 AND 7 REGARDING TEMPORARY
SUSPENSION OF ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-48, ratifying Regulation No. 8 issued
by the City Manager as Director of Emergency Services revising Regulation Nos.
5 and 7 regarding temporary suspension of enforcement of certain parking
restrictions during the operation of the Orange County Fair, from July 15, 2022
through August 14, 2022, in the surrounding residential neighborhoods pursuant
to the City's annual temporary resident parking permit program.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-49, revising Regulation Nos. 5 and 7 regarding
temporary suspension of enforcement of certain parking restrictions in residential
neighborhoods to allow enforcement of the parking prohibitions related to street
sweeping during posted hours.
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16. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION ADDING THE FINANCE MANAGER
CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE
ACTION:
City Council approved a reclassification of the existing full-time equivalent Senior
Management Analyst position (Confidential) to one full-time equivalent Finance
Manager, in the Costa Mesa Confidential Management Unit (Confidential Management),
and corresponding proposed Resolution No. 22-39, amending Resolution No. 2022-50
by establishing a new classification in the Confidential Management Unit and
establishing the pay range.
AT THIS TIME COUNCIL WILL ADDRESS ANY ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-55, Public Hearings begin at 7:00 p.m.)
1. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE CODE
AMENDMENT CO-2022-XX, AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 10 OF THE COSTA
MESA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY AND TO
AUTHORIZE RELATED FEES
Presentation by Ms. Rosales, Transportation Manager.
Public Comments:
David Martinez, spoke on fees, enforcement, and using extra revenue on
enhancements.
Marc Vukcevich, agreed with the previous speaker and spoke on fee structure and
using excess revenue on enhancements.
Maurice Mandel, spoke on fines and pictures he submitted for the record.
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
Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Harper.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 6-1
Member Harlan,
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ACTION:
1. City Council gave second reading to and adopted Ordinance No. 2022-04, to
approve Code Amendment CO-2022-xx, amending portions of Title 10 of the
Costa Mesa Municipal Code (CMMC) pertaining to parking by permit only and to
authorize related fees.
2. Approved revisions to Residential Permit Parking Program Guidelines and
Policies.
3. Approved Resolution No. 2022-51 to establish annual residential permit parking
fees.
2. APPROVE CERTIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE COLLECTION
OF DELINQUENT CIVIL CITATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONS
ACTION:
City Council continued this item to be considered at the August 2, 2022 City Council
meeting.
3. AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AN EQUIPMENT USE POLICY GOVERNING THE USE
OF SPECIFIED EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL (AB)
481.
Presentation by Police Chief Lawrence.
Public Comments: None.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Gameros/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 Tem Marr, and Mayor
Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council held a public hearing and introduced and gave first reading to
Ordinance No. 2022-03 approving an amended AB 481 Equipment Use Policy.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to work with the City Attorney's
Office to execute any and all documents necessary to acquire and
finance/purchase a new armored rescue vehicle for the Police Department
approved in the FY 2022-23 Budget.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE.
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City Council recessed into a break at 8:40 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. COMMITMENT OF $1,500,000 OF HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDS TO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS FOR THE MOTEL 6 HOUSING
PROJECT LOCATED AT 2274 NEWPORT BOULEVARD
Presentation by Mr. Robbins, Neighborhood Improvement Manager.
Public Comments:
Margaret Chirp, spoke on the cost of the project and various options for affordable
housing.
Marc Vukcevich, spoke in support of the project.
Aaron Klemm, spoke in support of the project.
Elizabeth Hansburg, spoke in support of the project.
Cassius Rutherford, spoke in support of the project.
Kyle Paine, with Community Development Partners, spoke on the project.
Speaker, spoke in support of the project and to prioritize placement of residents
currently being displaced.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Marr/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.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 6-1
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the allocation and appropriation of $1,500,000 in HOME
Investment Partnerships Program Funds (HOME) fund balance or American
Rescue Plan Act funds (ARPA) for the Motel 6 Housing Project, contingent upon
the completion of environmental review and a HOME Subsidy Layering Review.
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute a commitment letter with Community
Development Partners ("CDP") for $1,500,000 for the Motel 6 housing project.
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2. APPROVAL OF A CITY BALLOT INITIATIVE ENTITLED "THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA REVITALIZATION AND RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS PROTECTION
MEASURE"
Presentation by Ms. Le, Economic and Development Services Director.
Public Comments:
Ms. Vukcevich, spoke in support of the item.
Speaker, spoke on the need for affordable housing.
Flo Martin, spoke on high density and affordable housing.
Speaker, spoke on the need for affordable housing.
Victor Valladares, Data Specialist with Resilience Orange County, spoke on outreach to
the community, displacement of renters, and increases in rent.
Speaker, spoke on the need for affordable housing.
Matt Garcia, spoke in support of building more homes in Costa Mesa.
Speaker, spoke in support of the item and spoke on the need for affordable housing.
Sandra Genis, spoke in opposition of the item.
Miguel Martinez, spoke on the need for affordable housing.
Speaker, spoke on zoning requirements triggering Measure Y and including more
corridors.
John Hanna, Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, spoke in support of more
affordable housing, workforce housing, and housing impacts in the community.
Adam Wood, Building Industry Association, spoke on Measure Y as a constraint to
housing production, and including more corridors on the map.
Suzanne Walburger, spoke in opposition of the item.
Speaker, spoke on Measure Y, low income housing, and in opposition of the item.
David Martinez, expressed opposition to Measure Y and encouraged a Ballot Measure
to completely repeal it, spoke on amending the corridors on the map to include more
areas, and spoke on removing certain Measure Y triggers.
Dianna Russell, spoke in favor of more affordable housing and in support of the item.
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Marc Vukcevich, spoke in opposition of Measure Y and expressed that the proposed
measure should include more changes.
Aaron Klemm, spoke in support of additional housing.
Speaker, spoke in support of affordable housing and in support of the item.
Tim O'Brian, Legacy Partners, spoke in support of the item.
Cassius Rutherford, spoke on the City's housing needs, adding more corridors to the
map, and in support of the item.
Jennifer Ward, Orange County Business Council, spoke on sustainable workforce
housing, affordable housing, homelessness, and development.
Rob Dickson, spoke in opposition of the process and encouraged to receive and file the
item.
Elizabeth Hansburg, People for Housing, spoke in support of the item and adding
additional corridors.
Boris Gresely, spoke in support of the item and adding incentives for workforce housing.
Kathy Esfahani, Costa Mesa Affordable Housing Coalition, spoke on Measure Y, in
support of the item, adding additional corridors, adding low and very low income
housing, and adopting an inclusionary housing ordinance.
Cynthia McDonald, spoke in opposition of the item.
Richard Huffman, spoke in opposition of the process and timing.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Mayor Pro Tern Marr
MOTION: Continue the item to the August 2, 2022 City Council meeting.
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.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 6-1
ACTION:
City Council received public comment and continued the item to be heard at the August
2, 2022 City Council meeting.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS — None.
ADJOURNMENT — The Mayor adjourned the meeting in memory of Joe St. Clair and Yvonne
Dunn at 11:57 p.m.
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