REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Regular MeetingCosta Mesa, CA · September 19, 2023
Agenda
CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
SPECIAL AMENDED AGENDA
Mayor Stephens will be attending the meeting via Zoom Webinar from:
2004 N Capella Ct., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
*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
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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].
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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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HOUSING AUTHORITY*
CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 P.M.
Mayor Stephens will be attending the meeting via Zoom Webinar from:
2004 N Capella Ct., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
APN: 420-012-16
Agency Negotiators: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: State of California
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - TWO
CASES
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6, (a)
Agency Designated Representative: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager and Alma
Reyes, Deputy City Manager
Name of Employee Organization: Costa Mesa Firefighters Association (CMFA).
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HOUSING AUTHORITY*
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
SEPTEMBER 19, 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
Council Member Marr will be attending the meeting via Zoom Webinar from:
The Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza
2401 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22201
Mayor Stephens will be attending the meeting via Zoom Webinar from:
2004 N Capella Ct., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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
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PRESENTATIONS:
1. Costa Mesa Pony 10U Baseball Team 2023 World Series Champions23-1381
2. Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) - Recognition of Heroes with a23-1382
Heart honoree - Costa Mesa Police Officer Orlando Lopez
3. Proclamation: 2023 Forensic Science Week 23-1378
Attachments: 09-13-2023 Forensic Science 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 Gameros
2. Council Member Harper
3. Council Member Marr
4. Council Member Reynolds
5. Council Member Chavez
6. Mayor Pro Tem Harlan
7. Mayor Stephens
REPORT – CITY MANAGER
REPORT – CITY ATTORNEY
CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY*
1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: WAIVE THE FULL READING OF ALL23-1369
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 23-1370
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council receive and file Claims received by the City Clerk: Allstate (Christine
Shingleton), Mercedes Brizuela, Jorge Del La Torre, Colette Dunwoody, Jennifer
Mair, Brittany Smith.
3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION 23-1376
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Warrant Resolution No. 2705.
Attachments: 1. Summary Check Register 8-31-23
2. Summary Check Register 9-07-23
4. MINUTES 23-1371
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 5, 2023.
Attachments: 09-05-2023 Draft Minutes
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5. AUTHORIZE THE USE OF SOURCEWELL’S NATIONAL23-1360
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING,
LLC, FOR THE PURCHASE OF LED LIGHTING MATERIALS
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Authorize the use of Sourcewell’s Cooperative Agreement #041123-MSL
with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, for the purchase of LED lighting equipment
and material to retrofit and install lighting at multiple City facilities.
2. Authorize the purchase of LED lighting and equipment material for
$1,894,090 from Musco Sports Lighting, LLC.
Attachments: Agenda Report
1. Quote for LED Lighting Upgrades
6. ACCEPTANCE OF THE WILSON STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT,23-1363
CITY PROJECT NO. 22-01
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Accept the work performed by All American Asphalt, Inc., 400 East Sixth
Street, Corona, California 92879 for the Wilson Street Improvement Project,
City Project No. 22-01, 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: Agenda Report
1. Final Costs Summary
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7. AGREEMENT FOR A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM23-1362
BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND NEWPORT-MESA
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the agreement for a School Resource Officer (SRO) Program
between the City of Costa Mesa and Newport-Mesa Unified School District
(NMUSD) for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Attachments: Agenda Report
1. Costa Mesa SRO Agreement FY23-24
2. Exhibit A SRO projected salary 2023-2024
8. ACCEPTANCE AND ALLOCATION OF THE 2023-24 OFFICE OF23-1364
TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the proposed Resolution No. 2023-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 authorize 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 $285,000,
respectively, for the 2023-24 OTS STEP Grant.
Attachments: Agenda Report
1. OTS STEP Grant Agreement - PT24052
2. Resolution No. 2023-XX OTS STEP Grant Resolution
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.)
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OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
1. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND23-1361
SPECIAL PROJECTS UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
Presentation to the City Council to provide a general overview of the Information
Technology Department with respect to staffing, operating budget, programs,
services, and the status of special projects. Staff recommends that the City
Council receive and file the report and presentation.
Attachments: Agenda Report
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2. COMPENSATION PLAN AND SALARY SCHEDULE REVISIONS FOR23-1375
DESIGNATED CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY THE COSTA
MESA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AND THE COSTA MESA
DIVISION MANAGERS ASSOCIATION AND CLASSIFICATIONS IN
THE CONFIDENTIAL UNIT AND THE PART TIME SALARY
RESOLUTION.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution Number 2023-XX revising the pay ranges for designated
classifications represented by the Costa Mesa City Employees Association.
(Attachment I)
2. Adopt Resolution Number 2023-XX revising the pay ranges for designated
classifications in the Confidential Unit. (Attachment II)
3. Adopt Resolution Number 2023-XX revising the pay ranges for designated
classifications represented by the Costa Mesa Division Managers
Association. (Attachment III)
4. Adopt Resolution Number 2023-XX revising the pay ranges for designated
classifications in Part Time Salary Resolution. (Attachment IV)
Attachments: Agenda Report
1. CMCEA Resolution
2. Confidential Resolution
3. CMDMA Resolution
4. Part Time Resolution
5. Summary of CMCEA Updates
6. Summary of Analyst Police Cadet Updates
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3. STATUS UPDATE REGARDING THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF23-1377
EMERGENCY SERVICES’ (CAL OES) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
REGIONAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER PROJECT AT
FAIRVIEW DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER SITE
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council receive and file this information and provide
feedback, as needed.
Attachments: Agenda Report
1. Executive Summary and Exhibits
2. April 17, 2023 Comment Letter
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS
ADJOURNMENT
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