REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

CITY OF COSTA MESA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* Agenda - Final Amended Tuesday, April 15, 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 NOTE THE FOLLOWING ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA: NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO. 1: REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION REGARDING THE RESEARCH FOR POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STAFFING AND OPERATIONAL STANDARDS FOR SELF-CHECKOUT OPERATIONS (SCOS) IN GROCERY RETAIL STORES 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. TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make arrangements. Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo 48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios. Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV (SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at youtube.com/costamesatv. Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish. Page 1 of 11 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended April 15, 2025 AUTHORITY* As a courtesy, the public may participate via the Zoom option. Zoom Webinar: (For both 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. meetings) Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81879579049? pwd=_XoNBT2uciL7zrDsfj4A9Q9srLgExg.bQEU-le6VvXjPDeL Or sign into Zoom.com and “Join a Meeting” Enter Webinar ID: 818 7957 9049/ Password: 608584 • If Zoom is not already installed on your computer, click “Download & Run Zoom” on the launch page and press “Run” when prompted by your browser. If Zoom has previously been installed on your computer, please allow a few moments for the application to launch automatically. • Select “Join Audio via Computer.” • The virtual conference room will open. If you receive a message reading, “Please wait for the host to start this meeting,” simply remain in the room until the meeting begins. • During the Public Comment Period, use the “raise hand” feature located in the participants’ window and wait for city staff to announce your name and unmute your line when it is your turn to speak. Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as otherwise directed. Participate via telephone: (For both 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. meetings) Call: 1 669 900 6833 Enter Webinar ID: 818 7957 9049/ Password: 608584 During the Public Comment Period, press *9 to add yourself to the queue and wait for city staff to announce your name/phone number and press *6 to unmute your line when it is your turn to speak. Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as otherwise directed. Note, if you have installed a zoom update, please restart your computer before participating in the meeting. 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. Any written communications, photos, or other materials for copying and distribution to the City Council that are 10 pages or less, can be e-mailed to cityclerk@costamesaca.gov, submitted to the City Clerk’s Office on a flash drive, or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office. Kindly submit materials to the City Clerk AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE, BUT NO LATER THAN 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be provided to the City Council, made available to the public, and will be part of the meeting record. Page 2 of 11 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended April 15, 2025 AUTHORITY* 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. 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. 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. Page 3 of 11 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended April 15, 2025 AUTHORITY* 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]. Page 4 of 11 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended April 15, 2025 AUTHORITY* 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 - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: Schaefer v. Costa Mesa Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01286737-CU-PO-CJC 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: DBO Investments CM, LLC v. Costa Mesa Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01360125-CU-CR-NJC. 3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 APN: 140-041-81 Property: 3333 Susan Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Agency Negotiator: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Legacy Partners Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment Page 5 of 11 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended April 15, 2025 AUTHORITY* REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY APRIL 15, 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: 1. Presentation: Active Transportation Committee 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. Page 6 of 11 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended April 15, 2025 AUTHORITY* 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 25-253 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 25-254 RECOMMENDATION: City Council receive and file Claims received by the City Clerk and authorize staff to reject any and all Claims: Karen Franco, Gail Kay, Nona Wolverton, Masoon Yazarlou. Page 7 of 11 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended April 15, 2025 AUTHORITY* 3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION 25-235 RECOMMENDATION: City Council approve Warrant Resolution No. 2732. Attachments: 1. Summary Check Registration 3-20-25 2. Summary Check Registration 3-25-25 4. MINUTES 25-255 RECOMMENDATION: City Council approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 1, 2025. Attachments: 1. 04-01-2025 Draft Minutes 5. 2024 2015-2035 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT 25-220 (APR) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve the 2024 Annual Progress Report for the 2015-2035 Costa Mesa General Plan for submittal to the State Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LUCI) [formerly known as the Office of Planning and Research (OPR)], and State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Attachments: Agenda Report 1. 8th Edition General Plan Annual Progress Report 2024 AT THIS TIME COUNCIL WILL ADDRESS ANY ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ------------------------------END OF CONSENT CALENDAR------------------------------- Page 8 of 11 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended April 15, 2025 AUTHORITY* PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-55, Public Hearings begin at 7:00 p.m.) 1. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO 25-228 APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) PCUP-24-0011 TO OPERATE A RETAIL CANNABIS STOREFRONT BUSINESS WITH DELIVERY LOCATED AT 1912 HARBOR BOULEVARD (“GREEN MART”), IN THE LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (C1) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council: 1. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1) Existing Facilities. 2. Uphold the Planning Commission’s decision to approve Conditional Use Permit PCUP-24-0011 based on findings of fact and subject to the conditions of approval as contained in the Resolution. Attachments: Agenda Report 1. Resolution 2. Appeal Application 3. Supplemental Information 4. Planning Commission Resolution 5. Planning Commission Agenda Report 6. Planning Commission Public Comments 7. Planning Commission Draft Minutes 8. City Council Public Comments Page 9 of 11 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended April 15, 2025 AUTHORITY* 2. RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT RELOCATION PLAN 25-248 AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FOR TENANTS OF 778 SHALIMAR DRIVE RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council: 1. Adopt proposed Resolution No. 25-XX approving the draft Relocation Plan for the Shalimar Park Expansion Project’s acquisition of real property located at Assessor’s Parcel Number 424-051-23 (778 Shalimar Drive) and appropriating funds thereof. 2. Authorize an appropriation of $203,717 in the Housing Trust Fund (Fund 222) for relocation assistance. 3. Authorize the City Manager, City Attorney, and Finance Director to implement the approved Relocation Program. Attachments: 1. Draft Relocation Plan - English 2. Draft Relocation Plan - Spanish 3. Draft Resolution 2025-XX Approving a relocation plan for 778 Shalimar tenants and appropriating funds thereof OLD BUSINESS: 1. APPOINTMENT TO THE ANIMAL SERVICES COMMITTEE AND 25-250 CONFIRMING THE ORANGE COUNTY MODEL ENGINEERS (OCME) LIAISON TO THE FAIRVIEW PARK STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends: 1. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez make one (1) member appointment to the Animal Services Committee with a term expiration of April 2027. 2. The City Council confirm Hank Castignetti as the Orange County Model Engineers (OCME) City liaison to the Fairview Park Steering Committee. Attachments: 1. Animal Services Committee Applications Page 10 of 11 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended April 15, 2025 AUTHORITY* NEW BUSINESS: 1. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION REGARDING THE RESEARCH FOR POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STAFFING AND OPERATIONAL STANDARDS FOR SELF-CHECKOUT OPERATIONS (SCOS) IN GROCERY RETAIL STORES ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS ADJOURNMENT Page 11 of 11