REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Regular MeetingCosta Mesa, CA · April 4, 2023
Agenda
CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 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
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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
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cityclerk@costamesaca.gov NO LATER THAN 12:00 Noon on the date of the meeting. If you
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at 714-754-5225.
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.
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the audience are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to conduct a phone
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the Council Chambers for viewing.
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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].
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].
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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 LEGAL COUNSEL
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - ONE CASE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)
2. THREAT TO SECURITY
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(a)
Consultation with: Costa Mesa Director of Emergency Services, City Manager, Police
Chief, Fire Chief.
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957, (b)(1)
Title: City Manager
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: Yellowstone Women’s First Step House, Inc., and Sober Living
Network, Inc. v. City of Costa Mesa, United States District Court, Central District of
California, Case No. SACV14-01852 JVS.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
APRIL 4, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.
JOHN STEPHENS
Mayor
JEFFREY HARLAN ANDREA MARR
Mayor Pro Tem - District 6 Council Member - District 3
MANUEL CHAVEZ LOREN GAMEROS
Council Member - District 4 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.]
ROLL CALL
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Presentation: Orange Coast College Women’s Basketball Team23-1153
CCCAA State Championship
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2. Proclamation: 2023 National Public Safety Telecommunications23-1152
Week
Attachments: Proclamation: 2023 National Public Safety Telecommunications
Week
3. Proclamation: 2023 National Community Development Week 23-1151
Attachments: Proclamation: 2023 National Community Development Week
PUBLIC COMMENTS – MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Comments on Consent Calendar items may also be heard at this time.
Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as otherwise directed.
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 Reynolds
2. Council Member Chavez
3. Council Member Gameros
4. Council Member Harper
5. Council Member Marr
6. Mayor Pro Tem Harlan
7. Mayor Stephens
REPORT – CITY MANAGER
REPORT – CITY ATTORNEY
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-5)
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 ALL23-1146
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 23-1147
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council receive and file Claims received by the City Clerk: Mercury
Insurance Company (Robert Wilson), Austen Kelekian, Lili Mayer, Tien Nguyen,
Gerardo Quintana, Nathan Rivera, Deborah Wilkinson.
3. WARRANT RESOLUTION 23-1143
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Warrant Resolution No. 2697.
Attachments: 1. Summary Check Register week of 3.13.23
2. Summary Check Regiester week of 3.20.23
4. A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND DECLARING JUNE 19 OF23-1144
EACH YEAR AS A PAID CITY HOLIDAY IN OBSERVANCE OF
JUNETEENTH
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-XX declaring
Juneteenth as a City holiday (Attachment I).
Attachments: 1. Juneteenth Resolution
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5. THIRD PARTY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS23-1145
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Award the contract for Third Party Workers Compensation Claims
Administration Services per Request for Proposal (RFP) to AdminSure, Inc.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the five (5) year
Professional Services Agreement for the contract (Attachment I).
Attachments: 1. PSA with Adminsure Inc.
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. THE COSTA MESA LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 23-1136
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-XX to approve
the City of Costa Mesa’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Attachments: 1. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution
2. FEMA Ltr. APA Costa Mesa HMP 3-1-23
3. Costa Mesa LHMP
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2. REVIEW OF CITY COMMITTEES 23-1148
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Review Committees Statement of Work and provide direction.
2. Dissolve the Historical Preservation Committee and direct staff to
facilitate an agreement with the Costa Mesa Historical Society.
3. Approve the following changes:
a. Adjust the Committees membership to consist of seven (7)
members, except the Access, Building, Fire & Housing Board of
Appeal, and Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committees, which shall
consist of five (5) members, through attrition as terms expire.
b. Eliminate the Committee Alternate positions, through attrition as
terms expire.
c. Limit the number of Ad Hoc Committees to one (1) at a time,
unless due to special circumstances, in which case the City
Manager may authorize one (1) additional Ad Hoc Committee. The
Ad Hoc Committee will be set for a certain duration of time, not to
exceed six (6) months. There shall be no standing committees,
subcommittees or working groups.
4. Allow the City Manager the flexibility to adjust dates, durations, and times
of meetings to ensure proper staff coverage, and to address issues of
immediate concern for maximum effectiveness.
Attachments: 1. Council Policy 000-2 Rev 4-4-2023
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3. LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE COSTA MESA-NEWPORT23-1137
HARBOR LIONS CLUB
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the license agreement between the City of Costa Mesa and the
Costa Mesa-Newport Harbor Lions Club to host the annual Fish Fry event
at the Lions Park Campus beginning in 2023.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement and
all future amendments to the agreement.
Attachments: 1. License Agreement 2023 - Costa Mesa-Newport Harbor
Lions Club
2. Original License Agreement 2019-2029
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS
ADJOURNMENT
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