REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Regular MeetingCosta Mesa, CA · October 18, 2022
Agenda
City of Costa Mesa
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
Agenda
Tuesday, October 18, 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
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§54953(b)(3)) the City Council Members and staff may choose to participate in person or by
video conference.
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5. Please know that it is important for the City to allow public participation at this meeting. If
you are unable to participate in the meeting via the processes set forth above, please contact
the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 or cityclerk@costamesaca.gov and staff will attempt to
accommodate you. 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.
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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, for both videos and pictures. 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.
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.
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.
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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: 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).
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
OCTOBER 18, 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
St. John the Baptist School Chamber Singers
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.]
The Rev. Dr. George Okusi, St. John the Divine Episcopal Church
ROLL CALL
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation: Walktober Month 22-909
Attachments: Proclamation: Walktober Month
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2. Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness Month 22-908
Attachments: Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
3. Proclamation: Crime Prevention Month 22-907
Attachments: Proclamation: Crime Prevention Month
4. Presentation: Townsend Public Affairs Update on Legislation - Sean 22-910
McReynolds
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 Chavez
2. Council Member Gameros
3. Council Member Harlan
4. Council Member Harper
5. Council Member Reynolds
6. Mayor Pro Tem Marr
7. Mayor Stephens
REPORT – CITY MANAGER
REPORT – CITY ATTORNEY
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-7)
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.
1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: WAIVE THE FULL READING OF ALL 22-895
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 22-896
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council receive and file Claims received by the City Clerk: Jessie Cortez,
Cage Cramer, Maria Yolanda Alonso Manero.
3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION 22-903
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Warrant Resolution No. 2688.
Attachments: 1. Summary Check Register Week of 9-26-22
2. Summary Check Register Week of 10-3-22
4. MINUTES 22-897
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular meeting of October 4, 2022.
Attachments: 1. 10-04-2022 Draft Minutes
5. MONTHLY UPDATE OF STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS AND 22-904
OBJECTIVES
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the October 2022 update to the City
of Costa Mesa’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives.
Attachments: Strategic Objectives - Update - October 2022
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6. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FIRE STATION NO. 3 IMPROVEMENTS AND 22-886
REPAIRS PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-06
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Accept 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 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, if appropriate, at the conclusion of the one-year warranty
period.
Attachments: 1. Final Costs
7. APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT MOBILE 22-894
DATA COMPUTERS (MDC)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Authorize 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. Authorize 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.
Attachments: 1. Quote for Replacement MDCs
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 22-873
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
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution 2022-XX 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.
2. Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 2022-XX, 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.
Attachments: 1. Resolution
2. Ordinance
3. Ordinance (strike through)
OLD BUSINESS: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS: NONE.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS
ADJOURNMENT
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