REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Regular MeetingCosta Mesa, CA · February 4, 2025
Agenda
CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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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and videos submitted for display at a public meeting must be previously reviewed by staff to
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distribution of the City Council agenda packet (GC §54957.5): Any related documents
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website and will be available at the City Clerk's office, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
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As a LEED Gold Certified City, Costa Mesa is fully committed to environmental sustainability.
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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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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. THREAT TO SECURITY
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(a)
Consultation with: Costa Mesa Director of Emergency Services/City Manager, Police
Chief.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATION OF LITIGATION - ONE
CASE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2), Potential Litigation.
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
APN: 424-211-01; Property: 695 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Agency Negotiators: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Jamboree Housing
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
APN: 424-051-23; Property: 778 Shalimar Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Agency Negotiators: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Dominic Bulone
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
FEBRUARY 4, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.
JOHN STEPHENS
Mayor
MANUEL CHAVEZ ANDREA MARR
Mayor Pro Tem - District 4 Council Member - District 3
ARLIS REYNOLDS LOREN GAMEROS
Council Member - District 5 Council Member - District 2
JEFF PETTIS MIKE BULEY
Council Member - District 6 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: NONE.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Comments on Presentations and 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 Marr
2. Council Member Reynolds
3. Council Member Pettis
4. Council Member Buley
5. Council Member Gameros
6. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez
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 25-157
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 25-159
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council receive and file Claims received by the City Clerk and authorize
staff to reject any and all Claims: Janie Dungan, Cindy Macfarland, Christina
Morales-Tolentino, Mike Petrovic, Karen Wolf, California Auto Insurance
Company of behalf of Shawn Ohearn.
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3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION 25-144
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Warrant Resolution No. 2727.
Attachments: 1. Summary Check Register 12-26-24
2. Summary Check Register 1-9-25
3. Summary Check Register 1-16-25
4. MINUTES 25-158
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 21, 2025.
Attachments: 1. 01-21-2025 Draft Minutes
5. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE SOUTHERN 25-145
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) 2025
REGIONAL CONFERENCE AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Council Member Arlis Reynolds serve as the delegate
and Council Member Mike Buley as the alternate for the upcoming 2025 Annual
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Conference
and General Assembly.
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6. ACCEPTANCE OF THE LED LIGHTING INSTALLATION AT CITY 25-148
PARKS AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES PROJECT (JACK HAMMETT
SPORTS COMPLEX, TEWINKLE ATHLETIC COMPLEX, COSTA
MESA TENNIS CENTER, AND BARK PARK), CITY PROJECT NO.
23-09
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Accept the work performed by R&M Electrical Contracting, Inc. (RMF
Contracting, Inc.) [RMF], 1523 North Harmony Circle, Anaheim, California
92807, for the Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Lighting Installation at City Parks
and Athletic Facilities Project (Jack Hammett Sports Complex, TeWinkle
Athletic Complex, Costa Mesa Tennis Center, and Bark Park), City Project
No. 23-09, 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: 1. Final Costs
7. AWARD THE PURCHASE OF BATTING CAGES FOR THE TEWINKLE 25-150
ATHLETIC COMPLEX
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Authorize the purchase of materials for two (2) bullpen/batting cages to be
installed at the TeWinkle Athletic Complex through Civic Buys Cooperative
Agreement #3570 with The KYA Group.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents for the
purchase of bullpen/batting cage materials for $154,246 from The KYA
Group.
Attachments: 1. TeWinkle Athletic Complex Batting Cage Materials
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8. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL STAFF 25-151
SUPPORT FOR GENERAL PLANNING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a
three-year Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with two one-year
renewals in a form as approved by the City Attorney for on-call staff support
for general planning services:
· City Advisors, LLC
· Community Catalyst, Inc.
· Dudek
· Interwest Consulting Group, Inc
· Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
· MIG, Inc.
· Placeworks, Inc.
· The Code Group, Inc.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, and City Clerk to execute the PSA
and future amendments with the above listed firms including any potential
increases in compensation as long as the amendments are within the annual
budget.
Attachments: 1. Request for Proposal No. 25-08
2. Sample Professional Services Agreement
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. AWARD OF THE GREENVILLE-BANNING CHANNEL 25-147
HYDRODYNAMIC SEPARATOR (HDS) INSTALLATION PROJECT,
CITY PROJECT NO. 25-02
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Make a finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical
exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and adopt plans,
specifications, and working details for the Greenville-Banning Channel
Hydrodynamic Separator (HDS) Installation Project, City Project No. 25-02.
2. Award a Public Works Agreement (PWA) for construction to the Zusser
Company, Inc., 528 Palisades Drive, Suite 504, Los Angeles, California
90272 in the amount of $811,750 (base bid and additive bid) and authorize
an additional ten percent (10%) contingency, in the amount of $81,175 for
construction, as needed, for any unforeseen costs related to this project.
3. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the PWA with the
Zusser Company, Inc., and future amendments to the agreements within
Council authorized limits.
4. Authorize $270,280 from the Westside Storm Drain Improvements Project
(550022) to supplement the remaining costs of this project.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of
government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the
environment. In addition, the proposed action is exempt under Section 15301
relating to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, and/or minor alteration
of existing public facilities.
Attachments: 1. Bid Abstract
2. Public Works Agreement
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS
ADJOURNMENT
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