REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Regular MeetingCosta Mesa, CA · October 15, 2024
Agenda
CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
Tuesday, October 15, 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
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are unable to participate in the meeting via the processes set forth above, please contact the
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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
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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
conversation.
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available is: CM_Council. The password is: cmcouncil1953.
As a LEED Gold Certified City, Costa Mesa is fully committed to environmental sustainability.
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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. Las agendas 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 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 Executive Confidential Unit
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: Insight Psychology and Addiction, Inc. v. City of Costa Mesa
United States District Court, Central District of California, Case No. 8:20 cv
00504 JVS JDE
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION – ONE
CASE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Costa Mesa; People of State of Cal. v. D'Alessio
Investments LLC, et al.
440 Fair Dr. and 1779 Newport Blvd.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2020-01170520
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION – ONE
CASE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: D'Alessio Investments LLC v. City of Costa Mesa
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2020-01132646
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7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - ONE
CASE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Costa Mesa v. D’Alessio; 1963 Wallace Ave.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30 2020 01133479
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
OCTOBER 15, 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:
1. 2024 Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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 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.
1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: WAIVE THE FULL READING OF ALL 24-373
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 24-374
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council receive and file Claims received by the City Clerk and authorize
staff to reject any and all Claims: Edwin Ramos Madrid, Ashley Ned.
3. MINUTES 24-375
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 1, 2024.
Attachments: 1. 10-01-2024 Draft Minutes
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4. COMPUTER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROGRAM 24-363
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of 60 desktop and 32 laptop computer systems in
phase 1-of-3 to replace end-of-life computers.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute purchase orders with
Dell and CDW-G in the amount of $248,250.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve cost increases of up
to 10% for each phase of the project in the event of rising equipment
prices.
Attachments: 1. CDW-G Quote
2. Dell Technologies Desktop Quote
3. Dell Technologies Laptop Quote
5. SPECTRUM ENTERPRISE SERVICE AGREEMENT 24-362
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the 5-year Spectrum Enterprise Service Agreement between the
City of Costa Mesa and Charter Communications Operating LLC, on
behalf of subsidiary Spectrum Enterprise, for the continued network
connections between City Hall and all of the remote sites throughout the
City, commencing on November 1 2024, through October 31, 2029.
2. Approve the Service Order in the annual amount of $209,889 (paid in
monthly installments of $17,490.68).
3. Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the agreement.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept and execute future
amendments including any potential increase in services and equipment
as long as the amendments are within the appropriated budget.
Attachments: 1. Service Agreement
2. Ethernet Intrastate-Only Traffic Certification
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6. ON-CALL ENGINEERING STAFF SUPPORT AND PROGRAM 24-366
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute a
Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with each consulting firm listed
below from October 15, 2024 - June 30, 2029, in substantially the form as
attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney for on-call
engineering staff support and program management services for various
Public Works projects.
· Ardurra Group, Inc.
· TKE Engineering, Inc.
· Transtech Engineers, Inc.
· Iteris, Inc.
2. Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute future amendments
with the above-listed firms including any potential increases in compensation
as long as the amendments are within the approved allocated aggregate
amount of $400,000 annually amongst all firms.
Attachments: 1. PSA with Ardurra Group
2. PSA with TKE Engineering
3. PSA with Transtech Engineers
4. PSA with ITERIS 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.
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NEW BUSINESS:
1. RECEIVE AND FILE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF THE FIRE STATION 24-367
NO. 2 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the conceptual plans for the
design of the Fire Station No. 2 Reconstruction Project.
Attachments: 1. Conceptual plans
2. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) WITH DUDEK FOR 24-361
CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN CONSULTING
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for two years with two
one-year renewals in the amount of $418,625 to Dudek (Environmental,
Planning and Engineering Firm) for consulting services.
2. Authorize a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $41,862 for
unforeseen costs related to the project.
3. Authorize a budget adjustment of $300,000 from the Capital Improvement
Fund (401) fund balance and $50,000 from the SoCal Gas Climate
Adaptation and Resiliency Grant.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, and City Clerk to execute the PSA
and any future amendments to the agreement.
Attachments: 1. Dudek Professional Services Agreement
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3. HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE & DEVELOPMENT 24-371
SERVICES PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS TO FACILITATE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council receive the staff presentation regarding
Housing Element implementation progress and development services resource
enhancements and provide feedback.
Attachments: Agenda Report
1. Housing Element Implementation Timeline 2024
2. Housing Plan Programs
4. ACCEPTANCE OF PART 1 OF THE STORM DRAIN MASTER 24-365
DRAINAGE PLAN (SDMDP) UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council accept Part 1 of the Storm Drain Master
Drainage Plan (SDMDP) update consisting of the Existing Conditions
Assessment Report (ECAR) and the Proposed Drainage & Water Quality
Improvements.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS
ADJOURNMENT
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