HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-2022 MinutesREGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
OCTOBER 18, 2022 - MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER — The Closed Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens at
4:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor
Pro Tern Marr (Arrived 5:18 p.m.), and Mayor Stephens.
Absent: Council Member Gameros and 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 4:04 p.m. for Closed Session.
Closed Session adjourned at 5:57 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 6:05 p.m.
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The National Anthem was led by St. John the Baptist Clover Choir and the Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Mayor Stephens.
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION
Led by Rev. Dr. George Okusi, St. John the Divine Episcopal Church.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor
Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Stephens.
Absent: Council Member Gameros and Council Member Harper.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT — No reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS:
Council Member Reynolds presented the Walktober Month proclamation to Brett Atencio
Thomas, Active Transportation Coordinator.
Mayor Stephens presented the Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation to Arezoo
Shahbazi Roa, Prevention Education & Marketing Manager at Human Options, Inc.
Mayor Stephens presented the Crime Prevention Month proclamation to Captain Bakkila,
Public Affairs Manager Roxi Fyad, and Crime Prevention Specialist Jenette Martinez.
Mr. Sean McReynolds, Townsend Public Affairs, provided an update on State Legislation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Flo Martin thanked Captain Bakkila for providing newspapers to her, and requested the Police
Department to issue more traffic citations.
Mr. Vivar thanked the City Council for the Walktober proclamation, and spoke on scam artists
in the community and for residents to be aware.
Jenn Tanaka spoke on the City Housing Element being out of compliance, and spoke in
support of Measure K.
Speaker, commented on the state legislation presentation, building and development,
increased rents, spoke on the need for investing in community programs and after school
programs, and to provide supplies.
Russell Toler requested more police enforcement on the streets, requested police on bikes by
the schools, spoke in support of Measure K, spoke on the process for approving development
projects, traffic, and zoning reforms.
Becca Walls spoke on problems regarding the Newport Center Animal Hospital, lack of access
to records, lack of services for animals, lack of oversight, and requested a new Request for
Proposals for the contract.
Jay Humphrey spoke on the grants received for parks, expressed concern that the Parks and
Community Services Commission and Fairview Park Steering Committee were not consulted,
spoke on receiving citizens input, and spoke on Measure Y and against Measure K.
Ralph Taboada spoke on the grant received for parks, spoke on the Parks and Community
Services Commission being involved to determine the projects, and having residents involved
in the process.
Speaker, spoke on rising costs of rents and the need for affordable housing.
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Rick Huffman spoke on traffic issues on Paularino, that drivers have damaged walls, and
suggested traffic calming measures, especially around schools.
Matt Garcia, President of Harbor Soaring Society, thanked the City for the Scarecrow Festival,
spoke on Harbor Soaring Society involvement with STEM and STEAM activities at schools.
Speaker, spoke in sympathy for the Ukrainians, spoke on the current council and the promises
they made, spoke against Measure K, and spoke on preserving Measure Y.
Speaker, requested an update on the Housing Element and it being out of compliance, spoke
on having an alternative plan, spoke on transparency, and spoke on adopting an ethics policy.
Speaker, spoke in support of Measure K, spoke on problems and accidents associated with
drunk drivers, spoke on safe public spaces, and on preventative measures.
Wendy Leece, spoke on transparency, the parks grants and requested a study session on the
distribution of the funds, requested the Fairview Park funds be reviewed by the Fairview Park
Steering Committee, stated opposed to Measure K, and spoke on the State taking away local
control.
Hank Castignetti, Orange County Model Engineers, spoke on the train rides at the Scarecrow
Festival, spoke on the October 25tn Orange County Model Engineers bridge dedicating
ceremony, the Orange County Model Engineers have a new website, the Toys for Tots drive
and partnering with Goat Hill Lions Club on October 19tn and 201n
Speaker, spoke on the Parks and Animal Committees and lack of transparency, spoke on
complaints against Newport Center Animal Hospital and requested a new Request for
Proposals for the contract, spoke against Measure K and lack of planning, spoke on State
Legislation, and on citizen engagement.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Council Member Chavez spoke on scams and to call the police, spoke on maintenance issues
on Charle Street, requested an update on permit parking, requested graffiti clean-up on
Shalimar Street, spoke on speeding on Wallace Street, spoke on street sweeping hours and
citations, spoke on President Biden's visit, spoke on inflation and increased rents, rent control,
and requested a resolution supporting Human Rights in Iran.
Council Member Harlan requested a resolution supporting Human Rights in Iran, spoke on the
OCMA opening, spoke on a new pedestrian crosswalk at Tustin Ave. and Woodland Place,
and thanked Mr. Minter for the new picnic table at Jordan Park.
Council Member Reynolds requested a resolution supporting Human Rights in Iran, requested
a webpage on the tree planting program, spoke on the parks grants and how the money can
be used and to have discussions during the Open Space Master Plan and Fairview Park
Master Plan discussions, requested an Ethics and Code of Conduct policy, spoke on state
legislation eliminating bike licenses and how the process started in Costa Mesa, spoke on safe
streets, and spoke in support of biking and walking.
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Mayor Pro Tern Marr clarified rumors regarding Stater Brothers, spoke on Northgate Market
opening in October 2023, spoke on parks grants, spoke on scams and sharing information to
expose the scams, spoke on the Animal Services Committee, the Flying Museum at Miramar is
looking for a new location, encouraged all to visit the Bonnie Matthews cartoon artwork at the
Senior Center, and requested staff to look into state legislation on speed limits.
Mayor Stephens spoke on attending the service for Lt. Hildeman, Senator Mins Town Hall at
Norma Hertzog Community Center on October 29th, spoke on the Animal Services Committee,
park grants and providing more information on the projects and citizen involvement, and
requested a resolution supporting Human Rights in Iran.
REPORT - CITY MANAGER - Ms. Farrell Harrison spoke on Code Enforcement Officer
Appreciation Week, spoke on OCME bridge dedication on October 25th, Fire and Rescue
Open House on October 22nd, Shine the Light event regarding Domestic Violence and walking
vigil on Tuesday, October 251h, spoke on homelessness and provided statistics, spoke on
reviewing the Animal Services contracts, and spoke on the park grants and state funding.
REPORT - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-7)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 7.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor
Pro Tern Marr, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Gameros and Council Member Harper.
Abstain: Mayor Stephens recused himself on item 3 the Warrant Resolution due to campaign
contributions received.
Motion carried: 5-0
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: Jessie Cortez, Cage
Cramer, Maria Yolanda Alonso Manero.
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3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION
Mayor Stephens recused himself on this item due to campaign contributions received.
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2688.
4. MINUTES
ACTION:
City Council approved the Minutes of the Regular meeting of October 4, 2022.
5. MONTHLY UPDATE OF STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
ACTION:
City Council approved the October 2022 update to the City of Costa Mesa's Strategic
Plan Goals and Objectives.
6. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FIRE STATION NO. 3 IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS
PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-06
ACTION:
1. City Council accepted the work performed by Urban Professional Builders, Inc., 157
El Nido Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107, for the Fire Station No. 3 Improvements and
Repairs Project, City Project No. 21-06, 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.
7. APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT MOBILE DATA
COMPUTERS (MDC)
ACTION:
1. City Council authorized the purchase of replacement Mobile Data Computers (MDC)
for the Fire & Rescue Department based on pricing provided through the National
Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Value Point Master Agreement
No. MNWNC-124 and California's Participating Addendum #7-15-70-34-023 for
$168,331.76, with a 10% contingency ($16,833.18) for unforeseen costs, for a total
not -to -exceed amount of $185,164.94.
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents for the purchase
of the MDCs and associated hardware from CDCE, Inc., 22641 Old Canal Road,
Yorba Linda, California, 92887.
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. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION AND TITLE
7, FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION, OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ADOPT THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, AS LOCALLY AMENDED, AND THE ORANGE COUNTY
GRADING AND EXCAVATION CODE
Presentation by Mr. Doudar, Building Official and Mr. Neal, Fire Marshal.
Mr. Neal noted an amendment to the resolution adding Chapters 57 (CFC), 58 (CFC)
and 80 (CFC) by reference on page 4 of the Resolution.
Public Comments:
Marc Vukcevich spoke on building environmental friendly buildings, removing natural
gas from homes, proper sound installation, and single staircase reform.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Harlan/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Approve recommended actions.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Marr/Council Member Chavez
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Approve recommended actions except to not change the State
recommendations in Section 1207.4.1 Electrical Disconnects.
Discussion ensued on section 1207.4.1 Electrical Disconnects, and the suggested
change that the ESS disconnecting means shall be within 36-inches of the main
electrical service means.
Council Member Chavez withdrew his second.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Marr/Council Member Reynolds
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Approve recommended actions except to not change the State
recommendations in Section 1207.4.1 Electrical Disconnects.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Marr/Council Member Reynolds
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Approve recommended actions except to not change the State
recommendations in Section 1207.4.1 Electrical Disconnects.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Harlan, Council Member Reynolds,
and Mayor Pro Tern Marr.
Nays: Mayor Stephens
Absent: Council Member Gameros and Council Member Harper.
Abstain: None
Motion carried: 4-1
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ACTION:
1. City Council held a public hearing and adopted Resolution 2022-63 of the City
Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, setting forth findings with respect to
local climatic and geographic conditions within the City of Costa Mesa to allow
certain local amendments to the California Building Code, California Residential
Code, and California Fire Code including adding Chapters 57 (CFC), 58 (CFC) and
80 (CFC) by reference on page 4 of the Resolution.
2. Introduced for first reading Ordinance No. 2022-07, which amends Title 5, Buildings
and Construction, and Title 7, Fire Protection and Prevention, of the Costa Mesa
Municipal Code to adopt the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code,
as locally amended, and the current edition of the Orange County Grading and
Excavation Code.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS: NONE.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS — NONE.
ADJOURNMENT — The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
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Minutes adopted on this 15t day of November, 2022.
John Stephens, Mayor
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Brenda Green, Ci Clerk
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