REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Regular MeetingCosta Mesa, CA · September 6, 2022
Agenda
City of Costa Mesa
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
Agenda
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
*Note: All agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member"
4:00 P.M. Closed Session
The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and
virtually via Zoom Webinar. Pursuant to the State of California Assembly Bill 361(Gov. Code
§54953(b)(3)) the City Council Members and staff may choose to participate in person or by
video conference.
You may participate via the following options:
1. Attending in person: Attendees are encouraged to wear masks at their discretion. If you are
feeling ill, or if you've been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you may still participate in
the meeting via Zoom.
2. Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
Page 1 of 12
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND Agenda September 6, 2022
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY
3. Zoom Webinar: (For both 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. meetings)
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98376390419?pwd=dnpFelc5TnU4a3BKWVIyRVZMallZZz09
Or sign into Zoom.com and “Join a Meeting”
Enter Webinar ID: 983 7639 0419/ Password: 905283
• If Zoom is not already installed on your computer, click “Download & Run
Zoom” on the launch page and press “Run” when prompted by your browser. If Zoom has
previously been installed on your computer, please allow a few moments for the application to
launch automatically.
• Select “Join Audio via Computer.”
• The virtual conference room will open. If you receive a message reading,
“Please wait for the host to start this meeting,” simply remain in the room until the meeting
begins.
• During the Public Comment Period, use the “raise hand” feature located in
the participants’ window and wait for city staff to announce your name
and unmute your line when it is your turn to speak. Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as
otherwise directed.
Participate via telephone: (For both 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. meetings)
Call: 1 669 900 6833 Enter Webinar ID: 983 7639 0419/ Password: 905283
During the Public Comment Period, press *9 to add yourself to the queue and wait
for city staff to announce your name/phone number and press *6 to unmute your line when it
is your turn to speak. Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as otherwise directed.
4. Additionally, members of the public who wish to make a written comment on a specific
agenda item, may submit a written comment via email to the City Clerk at
cityclerk@costamesaca.gov. Comments received by 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting
will be provided to the City Council, made available to the public, and will be part of the
meeting record.
5. While the City does not expect there to be any changes to the above process for
participating in this meeting, if there is a change, the City will post the information as soon as
possible to the City’s website.
All cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of
the audience are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to conduct a phone
conversation.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the Council Chambers during the meetings. The network username
available is: CM_Council. The password is: cmcouncil1953.
Page 2 of 12
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND Agenda September 6, 2022
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Note that records submitted by the public will not be redacted in any way and will be posted
online as submitted, including any personal contact information. All pictures, PowerPoints,
and videos submitted for display at a public meeting must be previously reviewed by staff to
verify appropriateness for general audiences. No links to YouTube videos or other streaming
services will be accepted, a direct video file will need to be emailed to staff prior to each
meeting in order to minimize complications and to play the video without delay. The video
must be one of the following formats, .mp4, .mov or .wmv. Only one file may be included per
speaker for public comments. Please e-mail to the City Clerk at cityclerk@costamesaca.gov
NO LATER THAN 12:00 Noon on the date of the meeting.
Note regarding agenda-related documents provided to a majority of the City Council after
distribution of the City Council agenda packet (GC §54957.5): Any related documents
provided to a majority of the City Council after distribution of the City Council Agenda Packets
will be made available for public inspection. Such documents will be posted on the city’s
website and will be available at the City Clerk's office, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
As a LEED Gold Certified City, Costa Mesa is fully committed to environmental sustainability.
A minimum number of hard copies of the agenda will be available in the Council Chambers.
For your convenience, a binder of the entire agenda packet will be at the table in the foyer of
the Council Chambers for viewing.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Assistive Listening headphones are
available and can be checked out from the City Clerk. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225. Notification at
least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to
ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II]. Language
translation services are available for this meeting by calling (714) 754-5225 at least 48 hours
in advance.
En conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA), aparatos de
asistencia están disponibles y podrán ser prestados notificando a la Secretaria Municipal. Si
necesita asistencia especial para participar en esta junta, comuníquese con la oficina de la
Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225. Se pide dar notificación a la Ciudad por lo mínimo 48
horas de anticipación para garantizar accesibilidad razonable a la junta. [28 CFR
35.102.35.104 ADA Title II]. Servicios de traducción de idioma están disponibles para esta
junta llamando al (714) 754-5225 por lo mínimo 48 horas de anticipación.
Page 3 of 12
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND Agenda September 6, 2022
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS Members of the public are welcome to address the City Council
only on those items on the Closed Session agenda. Each member of the public will be
given a total of three minutes to speak on all items on the Closed Session agenda .
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6, (a)
Agency Designated Representative: Daniel A. Stefano, Acting 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: Daniel A. Stefano, Acting City Manager
Name of Employee Organization: Costa Mesa Police Association (CMPA).
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: Penfil v. City of Costa Mesa,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2020-01147493-CU-WT-CJC
Page 4 of 12
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND Agenda September 6, 2022
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
September 6, 2022 – 6:00 P.M.
JOHN STEPHENS
Mayor
MANUEL CHAVEZ ANDREA MARR
Council Member - District 4 Mayor Pro Tem - District 3
JEFFREY HARLAN LOREN GAMEROS
Council Member - District 6 Council Member - District 2
ARLIS REYNOLDS DON HARPER
Council Member - District 5 Council Member - District 1
KIMBERLY HALL BARLOW LORI ANN FARRELL HARRISON
City Attorney City Manager
CALL TO ORDER
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION
[Per Council Policy 000-12, these presentations are made by community volunteers
stating their own views. The City Council disclaims any intent to endorse or sponsor the
views of any speaker.]
Pastor Jordan Hansen, Mesa Church
ROLL CALL
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Commendation: Bryce Sheridan - 49th Annual Will Jordan 22-854
Champion
Attachments: Commendation: Bryce Sheridan - 49th Annual Will Jordan
Champion
Page 5 of 12
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND Agenda September 6, 2022
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY
2. Proclamation: 2022 Hunger Awareness Month 22-852
Attachments: Proclamation: 2022 Hunger Awareness Month
3. Proclamation: 2022 National Child Awareness Month 22-853
Attachments: Proclamation: 2022 National Child Awareness Month
PUBLIC COMMENTS – MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as otherwise directed.
Comments on Consent Calendar items may also be heard at this time.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Each council member is limited to 4 minutes. Additional comments will be heard at the
end of the meeting.
1. Council Member Harlan
2. Council Member Harper
3. Council Member Reynolds
4. Council Member Chavez
5. Council Member Gameros
6. Mayor Pro Tem Marr
7. Mayor Stephens
REPORT – CITY MANAGER
REPORT – CITY ATTORNEY
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-10)
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be
acted upon in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless
members of the City Council, staff, or the public request specific items to be discussed
and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Page 6 of 12
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND Agenda September 6, 2022
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY
1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: WAIVE THE FULL READING OF ALL 22-838
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council, Agency Board, and Housing Authority approve the reading by title
only and waive full reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
2. READING FOLDER 22-848
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council receive and file Claims received by the City Clerk: AAA, AA Car
Rental, Victoria Baer, Cage Cramer, Joe Hernandez, Nydia Houck, Jason
Jones, Kathleen Jones, Zachary Pederson, Carolyn Richardson, and Mike
Schaefer.
3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION 22-850
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Warrant Resolution No. 2685
Attachments: 1. Summary Check Register week of 8.1.2022
2. Summary Check Register week of 8.8.2022
3. Summary Check Register week of 8.8.2022 (2)
4. Summary Check Register week of 8.15.2022
5. Summary Check Register week of 8.22.2022
4. MINUTES 22-849
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve the Minutes of the Study Session of July 12, 2022 and
Regular meetings of July 19, 2022 and August 2, 2022.
Attachments: 1. 07-12-2022 Draft Minutes
2. 07-19-2022 Draft Minutes
3. 08-02-2022 Draft Minutes
Page 7 of 12
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND Agenda September 6, 2022
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY
5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE CITY 22-839
COUNCIL, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE MEETINGS REMOTELY, AS NEEDED, DUE TO HEALTH AND
SAFETY CONCERNS FOR THE MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution 2022-xx 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.
Attachments: 1. Draft Resolution No. 2022-xx
6. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE 22-816
AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) AMBULANCES
THROUGH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS (H-GAC) BUY COOP WITH REDSKY EMERGENCY
VEHICLES
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Authorize City Manager or designee, to enter into a purchase agreement for
four (4) ambulances through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of
Governments (H-GAC) Buy Coop Purchasing contract # AM10-20 with
Redsky Emergency Vehicles (Attachment 1), and secure funding through a
master lease agreement.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the necessary
documents to acquire the additional ambulances
Attachments: 1. Costa Mesa Proposal
2. HGAC Contract
3. RedSky Fire Apparatus LLC
Page 8 of 12
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND Agenda September 6, 2022
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY
7. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITYWIDE PARKWAY PROJECT - 22-842
MAINTENANCE ZONES 6 AND 7, CITY PROJECT NO. 20-07
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Accept the work performed by Nationwide Contracting Services, Inc. dba
Nationwide General Construction Services (“Nationwide”), for the Citywide
Parkway Project - Maintenance Zones 6 and 7, Project, City Project No. 20-
07, and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
2. Authorize 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.
Attachments: 1. Final Cost Report
8. ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2021 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 22-843
PERFORMANCE GRANT
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the Agreement to Transfer Funds for the 2021 Emergency
Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG) (the “Agreement”) and
authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
2. Adopt Resolutions No. 2022- XX, which authorizes the application for and
acceptance of funds under the Emergency Management Performance Grant
(EMPG) Program, and authorizes the City Manager or designee to accept
the 2021 EMPG Program.
3. Approve revenue and expense appropriations in the amount of $17,429
respectively, for the 2021 EMPG Program.
Attachments: 1. 2021 EMPG Grant Resolution
2. 2021 EMPG Transfer Agreement
Page 9 of 12
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND Agenda September 6, 2022
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY
9. APPROVAL TO HIRE FULL-TIME CUSTODY STAFF FOR COSTA 22-844
MESA POLICE JAIL OPERATION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to increase the City’s table of
organization to account for eleven (11) full-time custody staff to facilitate
Costa Mesa Jail Operations.
2. Adopt Resolution Number 2022-XX, which amends Resolution Number 2022
-35, establishing the new Custody Supervisor classification and
corresponding salary range.
3. Authorize the appropriation of $175,215 from the General Fund’s (101) fund
balance for Police Department custody staff to facilitate Costa Mesa Jail
Operations.
Attachments: 1. Resolution - CMCEA - Custody Supervisor
10. ACCEPTANCE AND ALLOCATION OF THE 2022-23 OFFICE OF 22-845
TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the proposed Resolution No. 2022-XX, which ratifies the
application for a grant award from the State of California - Office of Traffic
Safety (OTS) for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) and
authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute all grant documents,
including the Grant Agreement, and accept and administer the grant.
2. Approve revenue and expense appropriations in the amount of $265,000
respectively, for the 2022-23 OTS STEP grant.
Attachments: 1. Costa Mesa Resolution No. 22-XX OTS STEP Grant
Resolution
2. Costa Mesa - PT23097 - Grant Agreement
AT THIS TIME COUNCIL WILL ADDRESS ANY ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
------------------------------END OF CONSENT CALENDAR-------------------------------
Page 10 of 12
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND Agenda September 6, 2022
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-55, Public Hearings begin at 7:00 p.m.)
1. SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 22-799
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN IDENTIFYING FUNDING PRIORITIES FOR
THE HOME-AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) ALLOCATION PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Hold a Public Hearing regarding the FY 2021-2022 Substantial Amendment
to the Annual Action Plan.
2. Approve the recommended allocation of $1,816,742 for the HOME-ARP
Allocation Plan, a Substantial Amendment to the FY 2021-2022 Annual
Action Plan.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-XX in order to:
a. Approve the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, a Substantial Amendment to
the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, to submit
the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
c. Designate the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, as the
official representative of the City to administer the programs and to
execute and submit all required agreements, certifications, and
documents required by HUD, and execute all agreements for the use of
funds approved in the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan Substantial
Amendment.
4. Authorize revenue and expense appropriations, respectively, each in the
amount of $1,816,742, for the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.
Attachments: 1. Resolution
2. ARP Allocation Plan FY21-22 Draft
3. Public Notice
4. Public Notice, Spanish version
5. HOME-ARP Survey Results
OLD BUSINESS:
NONE.
Page 11 of 12
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND Agenda September 6, 2022
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY
NEW BUSINESS:
1. EXECUTION OF A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY 22-841
OF ORANGE TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF
THE BRIDGE SHELTER
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Subrecipient
Agreement between the City of Costa Mesa and the County of Orange to
receive grant funds in the amount of $100,000 to support shelter and support
services for people experiencing homelessness.
2. Upon approval, authorize revenue and expense allocations in the amount of
$100,000 respectively, in County of Orange grant funds to support shelter
and support services for people experiencing homelessness.
3. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Trellis International in a not to exceed amount of
$70,000.
Attachments: 1. Subrecipient Agreement with the County of Orange.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS
ADJOURNMENT
Page 12 of 12
Get email alerts for Costa Mesa
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.