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Home My WebLink About10-04-2022 MinutesREGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY OCTOBER 4, 2022 - MINUTES CALL TO ORDER — The Closed Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens at 4:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr (Arrived at 4:10 p.m.), and Mayor Stephens. Absent: Council Member Harlan, Council Member Harper. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NONE. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: 1. 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). 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 Police Association (CMPA). City Council recessed at 4:05 p.m. for Closed Session. Closed Session adjourned at 5:30 p.m. 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 6:02 p.m. NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A video of Yahir Garcia performing the National Anthem was played followed by Mayor Stephens leading the Pledge of Allegiance. MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION Led by Pastor David Manne from Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa. Minutes — Regular Meeting — October 4, 2022 Page 1 of 7 ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Stephens. Absent: Council Member Harlan. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT — Ms. Hall Barlow stated, No reportable action was taken. But pursuant to the transparency and negotiations policy the City Council members disclosed communications with Labor Groups: Council Member Reynolds spoke with Robert Gonzalez from CMCEA; Council Member Chavez spoke to Jerad Korte from CMPOA, Robert Gonzalez from CMCEA, and Tim Steed from OCEA; Mayor Stephens spoke to Robert Gonzalez from CMCEA; Mayor Pro Tern Marr spoke to Robert Gonzalez from CMCEA, Tim Steed from OCEA, and Jerad Korte from CMPOA; Council Member Gameros spoke to representatives from CMPOA and CMCEA; Council Member Harper no reportable action. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Stephens presented a proclamation in honor of 2022 Fire Prevention Week to Fire Chief Dan Stefano and the Fire and Rescue Department. Mayor Stephens presented a proclamation in honor of 2022 Breast Cancer Awareness Month to American Cancer Society Associate Director Kristyn Grime. Mr. O'Neill Transportation Corridor Agency Annual Update PUBLIC COMMENTS — MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Flo Martin spoke on Walk to School Day and on Safe Routes to School suggested routes and recommendations. Russell Toler spoke on Walk to School Day and unsafe drivers. Wendy Simao spoke on noise problems at The 12 gym and the conditions of approval. Jay Humphrey spoke on Measure K, requirements for developers to pay fees, and housing requirements. Wendy Leece spoke against Measure K and Ad Hoc Committees. Cynthia McDonald spoke on the Guide to General Planning and the process. Ben Chapman spoke against Measure K. Rick Huffman spoke on the Housing Element, housing affordability, and against Measure K. Speaker, spoke on the passage of Measure Y, and against Measure K. Dianne Russell spoke on housing and in support of Measure K. Minutes — Regular Meeting — October 4, 2022 Page 2 of 7 Speaker spoke against Measure K and spoke on campaign donations. Marc Vukcevich spoke in support of Measure K. Tim O'Brien Legacy Partners, spoke on donations to the Yes on Measure K PAC, spoke on his 580 Anton development in the City, and in support of Measure K. Kathy Esfahani spoke in support of Measure K and for affordable housing. Jenn Tanaka spoke on safe routes to School, and suggested routes and signage. Speaker, spoke in support of Measure K. Henny Abraham spoke on events happening in Iran against woman. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS Council Member Reynolds spoke on diversity and housing, rental assistance programs, state legislation on housing, walk/bike safety, a -bike safety, the number of cannabis applications, praised the maintenance graffiti team, and spoke on Westside businesses. Council Member Chavez thanked the Fire Department for the meet and greet, spoke on a roundabout on Surf Street and traffic calming measures, the Walk to School event and investing in the infrastructure for safety. Council Member Gameros welcomed the new Fire Department recruits, and spoke on traffic safety around schools. Council Member Harper welcomed the new Fire Department recruits, requested Ms. Tanaka's PowerPoint, and requested the Tennis Center Request for Proposals. Mayor Pro Tern Marr welcomed students attending the meeting, spoke on the Historical Society event on the Estancia opening, praised the Mayor for the State of the City event, spoke on the number of Cannabis permits in the queue and revisiting the Ordinance, and closing the meeting in honor of Lt. Hildeman. Mayor Stephens thanked everybody for public comments, spoke on the State of the City and thanked staff and the Chamber of Commerce, praised Code Enforcement Officer Mike Brumbaugh for his work on homeless issues, spoke on Measure K, spoke on the Orange County Museum of Art opening on October 8th, the cost of housing and shared an article from the LA Times on young adults experiencing mental health challenges and high rents, spoke on Lt. Jerry Hildeman and adjourning the meeting in remembrance of him. REPORT — CITY MANAGER — Ms. Farrell Harrison thanked everybody for support while she was recuperating from her injury, spoke on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, the October 15th Clean California Dump Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, October 20th is The Great Shake Out, provided and updated on the Economic and Development Services Department projects and business activities, and spoke in remembrance of Lt. Hildeman. Minutes — Regular Meeting — October 4, 2022 Page 3 of 7 REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY — Ms. Hall Barlow reported on AB 2011 and SB 6, new State legislation and on CEQA and zoning, and spoke on Measure Y language in the current code and affordable housing requirements. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-5) MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Mayor Pro Tern Marr MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 5. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Stephens. Nays: None Absent: Council Member Harlan Abstain: Mayor Stephens recused himself on item 3 the Warrant Resolution due to campaign contributions received. Motion carried: 6-0 1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: WAIVE THE FULL READING 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. 2. READING FOLDER ACTION: City Council received and filed Claims received by the City Clerk: Terry Magee, Lucina Moreno, Briggs Porter. 3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION Mayor Stephens recused himself on this item due to campaign contributions received. ACTION: City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2687. 4. MINUTES ACTION: City Council approved the Minutes of the Regular meeting of September 20, 2022. Minutes — Regular Meeting — October 4, 2022 Page 4 of 7 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 2022-62 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. 2. Federal, State and/or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing. AT THIS TIME COUNCIL WILL ADDRESS ANY ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ----------------------------------------END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ----------------------------------------- PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE (Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-55, Public Hearings begin at 7:00 p.m.) OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: 1. SCOPE OF WORK FOR AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PROVIDING FOR $3.5 MILLION IN STATE FUNDS TO THE CITY FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND LAND USE PLANNING EFFORTS FOR THE FAIRVIEW DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER SITE Presentation by Ms. Le, Economic and Development Services Director. Discussion ensued on community engagement, collaboration between agencies, walkable and bikeable concepts, open space, permanent supportive housing, Cal OES utilization, mixed use housing and land planning, prioritizing during the process, work/play/live model, timelines, car free zones, pathways to and from the site, review of needs identified in the open space master plan, sustainability strategies, expenditures of the $3.5 million, and timelines. Public Comments: Speaker, spoke on the City of Sonora process for visioning, scope of work, and collaboration with the residents. Minutes — Regular Meeting — October 4, 2022 Page 5 of 7