REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Regular MeetingCosta Mesa, CA · September 2, 2025
Agenda
CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda - Final Amended
Tuesday, September 2, 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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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 – ANTICIPATION OF LITIGATION - TWO
CASES
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2), Potential Litigation.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION - ONE CASE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4), Potential Litigation.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: RDK Group Holdings, LLC v. City of Costa Mesa,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30 2025 0149581 CU WM WJC
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: Farrell Harrison v. City of Costa Mesa, et al.,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2025-01495293-CU-WM-CJC
5. 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,
U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Case No. 8:20 cv 00504 JVS JDE
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: Perdomo, et al. v. Noem, et al.,
United States District Court for the Central District of California Case No.
2:25-cv-05605-MEMF-SP
7. 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.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
SEPTEMBER 2, 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 CECILIA GALLARDO-DALY
City Attorney Interim 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. Proclamation: 2025 Hunger Action Month
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 Pettis
2. Council Member Buley
3. Council Member Gameros
4. Council Member Marr
5. Council Member Reynolds
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 25-422
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 25-423
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council receive and file Claims received by the City Clerk and authorize
staff to reject any and all Claims: Warren Franklin, Carolyn Hanson, Craig
Marshall, Daisy Martinez.
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3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION 25-404
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Warrant Resolution No. 2739.
Attachments: 1. Summary Check Registration 7-25-2025
2. Summary Check Registration 7-31-2025
3. Summary Check Registration 8-7-2025
4. Summary Check Registration 8-14-2025
4. MINUTES 25-424
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve the minutes of the Special Closed Session meetings of
July 1, 2025 and July 8, 2025.
Attachments: 1. 07-01-2025 Draft Minutes
2. 07-08-2025 Draft Minutes
5. AGREEMENT FOR A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM 25-386
BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND NEWPORT-MESA
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
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 2025-26.
2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement.
Attachments: 1. Costa Mesa SRO Agreement FY25-26
2. 2025-26 SRO Projection
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6. MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL HVAC 25-416
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the Interim City Manager and the City Clerk to
execute a two-year Maintenance Services Agreement (MSA) to provide
on-call Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) mechanical
automation system repairs and maintenance services, with three (3)
one-year renewal periods, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000
annually in a form as approved by the City Attorney to:
• FM Thomas
• Harbor Pointe
• Southland Industries
2. Authorize the Interim City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the
agreements and any authorized amendments to the agreements.
Attachments: 1. On-Call HVAC Maintenance Services Agreements
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.)
1. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER XVI 25-379
(PROHIBITION ON SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS OXIDE)
TO TITLE 11 (OFFENSES-MISCELLANEOUS) OF THE COSTA MESA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS PROHIBITING
THE UNLAWFUL SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS OXIDE IN
THE CITY
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce for first reading, by title only,
Ordinance No. 2025-xx, adding Chapter XVI (Prohibition on Sale or Distribution
of Nitrous Oxide) to Title 11 (Offenses-Miscellaneous) of the Costa Mesa
Municipal Code to establish regulations prohibiting the unlawful sale or
distribution of nitrous oxide in the City.
Attachments: 1. Draft Ordinance
2. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH NO. 2024060115), 25-421
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONE, SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT, MASTER PLAN, VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP,
DENSITY BONUS, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR HIVE
LIVE, A THREE-PHASED, 1,050-UNIT, RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
WITH 3,692-SQUARE-FOOT RETAIL COMPONENT AT 3333 SUSAN
STREET
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council continue the open public hearing to the
October 7, 2025, City Council meeting.
Attachments: Agenda Report
1. Continuation Request
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3. APPEAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES’ 25-394
DETERMINATION THAT CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMIT MQ-21-15
FOR A CANNABIS STOREFRONT LOCATED AT 2301 NEWPORT
BOULEVARD (CULTURE CANNABIS CLUB) IS NON-OPERATIONAL
AND ABANDONED
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Find that the appeal is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act
per California Public Resources Code Section 15268.
2. Uphold the Director of Development Services’ determination that Cannabis
Business Permit MQ-21-15 is nonoperational and abandoned pursuant to
Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 9-495(h)(16) and find that the Permit is
invalid and of no further force and effect.
Attachments: Agenda Report
1. Resolution
2. Appeal Application
3. Notice of Abandonment and Eviction
OLD BUSINESS:
1. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO 25-403
REZONE THE PROJECT SITE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE AND
PROFESSIONAL (AP) TO MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3)
FOR THE 142 UNIT RESIDENTIAL OWNERSHIP PROJECT LOCATED
AT 3150 BEAR STREET (MERITAGE HOMES)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council give second reading to and adopt
Ordinance No. 2025-05 to approve the rezone for subject property from
Administrative & Professional (AP) to Multiple Family Residential (R3).
Attachments: Agenda Report
1. Ordinance No. 2025-05
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2. AWARD OF THE TEWINKLE PARK LAKES REPAIR AND 25-390
REHABILITATION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 24-12, AND
FINDING OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Make a finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical
exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301.
2. Adopt plans, specifications, and working details for the TeWinkle Park Lakes
Repair and Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 24-12.
3. Award a Public Works Agreement (PWA) for construction to Houalla
Enterprises, Ltd. (dba Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd.) 2610 Avon
Street, Newport Beach, California 92663 in the amount of $2,459,777, and
authorize a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $245,978 for
unforeseen costs related to this project.
4. Authorize the Interim City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the PWA
for Houalla Enterprises, Ltd. (dba Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd.)
and future amendments to the agreement within Council authorized limits.
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 Reduction Summary
2. PWA
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3. AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR 25-388
CATEGORY 6A (CAT6A) STRUCTURED CABLING AND VERKADA
CAMERA INSTALLATION WITH BCS CONSULTANTS
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Authorize the Interim City Manager and City Clerk to execute a Professional
Services Agreement (PSA) for network cable and camera installation to BCS
Consultants, 9910 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 in the amount of
$740,684 for a two-year term, with the option for a one (1) one-year renewal.
2. Authorize a five percent (5%) contingency in the amount of $37,034 for
unforeseen costs.
3. Authorize the Interim City Manager or designee to execute future authorized
amendments to the agreement.
Attachments: 1. RFP 25-05
2. BCS PSA
3. BCS Proposal
4. BCS Revised Proposal
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4. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION REGARDING THE 25-417
RESULTS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY (OCPA)
FEASIBILITY STUDY
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is requesting that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the feasibility study conducted by the Orange County
Power Authority (OCPA) and the corresponding presentation led by
OCPA;
2. Provide direction on the substantial staff research required to evaluate
joining OCPA; and
3. Direct staff to identify available funding for any costs associated with
Costa Mesa’s potential membership in OCPA.
Attachments: 1. OCPA Feasibility Study
2. OCPA Rates Commercial Customers 3-24-25
3. OCPA Rates Residential Customers 3-24-25
4. OCPA- 2025-26 Fiscal Year Operating Budget
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NEW BUSINESS:
1. AWARD OF THE FAIRVIEW ROAD ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND 25-389
REHABILITATION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 25-10, STATE
PROJECT NO. CRASL-5312(106), AND FINDING OF CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Make a finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical
exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301.
2. Adopt plans, specifications, and working details for the Fairview Road Active
Transportation and Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 25-10, State
Project No. CRASL-5312(106).
3. Award a Public Works Agreement (PWA) for construction to Hardy & Harper,
Inc., 32 Rancho Circle, Lake Forest, California 92630, in the amount of
$2,860,000, and authorize a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of
$286,000 for unforeseen costs related to this project.
4. Authorize the Interim City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the PWA
for Hardy & Harper, Inc., and future amendments to the agreement within
Council authorized limits.
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. PWA
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2. UPDATE ON SUPPORT SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE FOR 25-418
RESIDENTS AND TRACKING OF AT-FAULT EVICTIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Receive and file staff’s update on the donation of $100,000 to two local
non-profit organizations, Enough for All Fund ($50,000) and Someone Cares
Soup Kitchen ($50,000) to provide assistance to impacted residents.
2. Request direction on tracking at- fault evictions.
3. UPDATE ON OPTIONS FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR RESIDENTS 25-436
AND POTENTIAL PARTICIPATION IN LAWSUIT CHALLENGING
ROAMING IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT PATROLS
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Receive and file this update on options to provide legal defense funding to
assist residents in connection with federal immigration enforcement and
direct staff accordingly.
2. Consider whether and how to participate in Perdomo, et al. v. Noem, et al.,
United States District Court for the Central District of California, Case No.
2:25-cv-05605-MEMF-SP.
Attachments: 1. Order granting TRO - Perdomo
2. Court of Appeal Order Upholding TRO - Perdomo
3. Los Angeles, et al. Amicus Brief
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS
ADJOURNMENT
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