REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Regular MeetingCosta Mesa, CA · October 1, 2024
Agenda
CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 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 as
a courtesy virtually via Zoom Webinar. If the Zoom feature is having technical difficulties or
experiencing any other critical issues, and unless required by the Brown Act, the meeting will
continue in person.
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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.
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. This includes items submitted for the overhead
screen during the meeting. Items submitted for the overhead screen should be 1 page and
provided to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. 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. If you do not receive confirmation from the city prior to the meeting, please call the
City Clerks office 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.
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. Agendas and reports can be viewed on the City website at
https://costamesa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
La agenda y los informes se pueden ver en español en el sitio web de la Ciudad en
https://www.costamesaca.gov/trending/current-agendas/spanish-city-council-agendas
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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].
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 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 Division Managers Association
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 Confidential Management Unit
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: Landon Hurtado Munson v. City of Costa Mesa
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01349587-CU-PO-WJC
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
OCTOBER 1, 2024 – 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:
Recognition of the Slammers FC 30th Anniversary
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.
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COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Each council member is limited to 3 minutes. Additional comments will be heard at the
end of the meeting.
1. Council Member Chavez
2. Council Member Gameros
3. Council Member Harper
4. Council Member Marr
5. Council Member Reynolds
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.
1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: WAIVE THE FULL READING OF ALL 24-326
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council and Housing Authority approve the reading by title only and waive
further reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
2. READING FOLDER 24-329
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council receive and file Claims received by the City Clerk and authorize
staff to reject any and all Claims: Jeanie Charlotte O’Keefe, Juan Gonzales, and
Miguel Villana Allende.
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3. MINUTES 24-332
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 17, 2024.
Attachments: 09-17-2024 Draft Minutes
4. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION 24-343
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Warrant Resolution No. 2724.
Attachments: 1. Summary Check Register 09-06-24
2. Summary Check Register 09-12-24
3. Summary Check Register 09-19-24
5. ACCEPTANCE AND ALLOCATION OF THE 2024-25 OFFICE OF 24-353
TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the proposed Resolution No. 2024-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 the grant documents, including the Grant
Agreement, and accept and administer the grant.
2. Approve revenue and expense appropriations in the amount of $305,000
respectively, for the 2024-25 OTS STEP Grant.
Attachments: 1. Draft Grant Agreement - PT25158
2. Costa Mesa OTS Step Resolution No. 24-XX
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6. SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT FOR THE 2023 URBAN AREA 24-354
SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Sub-Recipient
Agreement with the City of Santa Ana for the FY 2023 Urban Areas
Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024- XX which authorizes the application for, and
acceptance of, funds under the Homeland Security Grant Program
(HSGP) and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) for the Fiscal Years
2023, 2024, and 2025 and authorizes the City Manager, Finance Director,
Emergency Services Manager, or designee, to take all action necessary
to obtain the funding within the permitted guidelines of the HSGP.
Attachments: 1. UASI Agreement
2. Resolution No. 2024-XX - Sub Recipient Agreement for 2024
UASI Grant
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.)
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1. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE 24-352
AMENDING TITLE 3 (ANIMAL REGULATIONS) OF THE COSTA MESA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER I (IN GENERAL) AND
CHAPTER VI (SPECIAL ANIMAL PERMIT) TO PROVIDE FOR
BEEKEEPING AND TO CLARIFY APPEAL PROCEDURES FOR
SPECIAL ANIMAL PERMITS, AND FINDING OF CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce for first reading Ordinance No.
2024-XX amending Title 3 (Animal Regulations) of the Costa Mesa Municipal
Code by amending Chapter I (In General) and Chapter VI (Special Animal
Permit) to allow for the lawful keeping of bees and/or hives within the city and to
clarify appeal procedures for special animal permits, and find the Ordinance
Categorically Exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: 1. CMMC BEEKEEPING ORDINANCE
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. AMENDMENTS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH 24-355
SPIN AND FAMILIES FORWARD TO EXPAND EVICTION
PREVENTION SERVICES FOR COSTA MESA RESIDENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. One to the Professional Services Agreement
with Families Forward, amending the Scope to allow eviction prevention
services for Costa Mesa residents.
2. Approve Amendment No. One to the Professional Services Agreement
with Serving People In Need (SPIN), amending the Scope to allow
eviction prevention services for Costa Mesa residents.
3. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute all agreements and
any amendments to the agreements.
Attachments: 1. Amendment No. 1 to PSA with SPIN
2. Amendment No. 1 to PSA with Families Forward, Inc.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS
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ADJOURNMENT
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