REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

CITY OF COSTA MESA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* Agenda - Final Amended Tuesday, October 7, 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 Council Member Buley will be attending the meeting via Zoom Webinar from: Mission Inn Hotel & Spa 3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA 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 12 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended October 7, 2025 AUTHORITY* Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Mayor opens the floor for public comment. There is no need to register in advance or complete a comment card. When it's time to comment, line up at one of the two podiums in the room and wait for your turn. Each speaker will have up to 3 minutes (or as directed) to address the City Council. To maintain a respectful and orderly atmosphere during the meeting, attendees shall refrain from using horns or amplified speakers. Signs and props may be brought into the Chamber, provided they do not exceed 11 inches by 18 inches in size and do not hinder the visibility of other attendees. The possession of poles, sticks, or stakes is strictly prohibited. All attendees must remain seated while in the chamber until instructed by the Presiding Officer to approach and line up for public comment. To ensure safety and maintain order during the proceedings, standing or congregating in the aisles or foyer is strictly prohibited . Further information regarding the City's regulations on addressing the City Council and expected conduct during meetings are available at the following links. Title 2: Administration § 2-61: Conduct while addressing the council. https://ecode360.com/42609578 Title 2: Administration § 2-64: Disorderliness by members of the audience. https://ecode360.com/42609598 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/86098580031?pwd=3B9LF32StrAXk7lRxtPGKRQC6TQO1r.1 Or sign into Zoom.com and “Join a Meeting” Enter Webinar ID: 860 9858 0031/ Password: 230425 • 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. Page 2 of 12 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended October 7, 2025 AUTHORITY* Participate via telephone: (For both 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. meetings) Call: 1 669 900 6833 Enter Webinar ID: 860 9858 0031/ Password: 230425 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. 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. Page 3 of 12 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended October 7, 2025 AUTHORITY* 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. 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 12 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended October 7, 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 – INITIATION OF LITIGATION – TWO CASES Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4), Potential Litigation. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATION OF LITIGATION – THREE CASES Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2), Potential Litigation. 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION 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 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION 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 5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: D’Alessio v. City of Costa Mesa, et al., United States District Court, Central District of CA, Case No. 8:25-cv-00679-DOC-DFM 6. 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 Page 5 of 12 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended October 7, 2025 AUTHORITY* REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY OCTOBER 7, 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: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2. Recognition of the Newport Mesa Girls Softball 8U All Stars 3. Recognition of Costa Mesa Little League Player Gavin Brandon 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 12 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended October 7, 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 Gameros 2. Council Member Marr 3. Council Member Reynolds 4. Council Member Pettis 5. Council Member Buley 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 25-525 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 25-526 RECOMMENDATION: City Council receive and file Claims received by the City Clerk and authorize staff to reject any and all Claims: Lydia Bolanos, Mike Carrillo, Carolyn Hanson, Ana Ruiz. Page 7 of 12 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended October 7, 2025 AUTHORITY* 3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION 25-441 RECOMMENDATION: City Council approve Warrant Resolution No. 2741. Attachments: 1. Summary Check Registration 09-05-2025 2. Summary Check Registration 09-11-2025 3. Summary Check Registration 09-18-2025 4. Summary Check Registration 09-22-2025 4. MINUTES 25-527 RECOMMENDATION: City Council approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 2, 2025 and the adjourned regular meeting of September 9, 2025. Attachments: 1. 09-02-2025 Draft Minutes 2. 09-09-2025 Draft Minutes 5. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 25-520 AGREEMENT FOR EVERETT DOREY, LLP FOR LEGAL SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve the proposed First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Everett Dorey, LLP for legal services and determine the effective date of the amendment, and authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the amendment. Attachments: 1. Everett Dorey LLP - PSA to provide legal services -02-19-2019 2. CM-CC PSA Everett Dorey LLP - Amend 1 Page 8 of 12 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended October 7, 2025 AUTHORITY* 6. ACCEPTANCE AND ALLOCATION OF THE OPERATION 25-524 STONEGARDEN (OPSG) FUNDS RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council: 1. Approve the Agreement for the Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Funds and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement for a period of performance from September 1, 2024 through May 31, 2027. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-XX authorizing the acceptance of the OPSG Funds and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept the funds in the amount of $170,000. 3. Approve revenue and expense appropriations in the amount of $170,000 for the OPSG Funds. Attachments: 1. 2024 OPSG Memorandum Of Agreement 2. Exhibit A - 2024 OPSG Budget Worksheet 3. Exhibit B - 2024 OPSG Standard Assurances & Program Standard Assurances Addendum 4. Reso - Authorizing Acceptance of FY 2024 OPSG Funds AT THIS TIME COUNCIL WILL ADDRESS ANY ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ------------------------------END OF CONSENT CALENDAR------------------------------- Page 9 of 12 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended October 7, 2025 AUTHORITY* PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-55, Public Hearings begin at 7:00 p.m.) 1. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH NO. 2024060115), 25-519 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 close the open public hearing and continue the project to a date uncertain. Attachments: 1. Continuation Request Page 10 of 12 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended October 7, 2025 AUTHORITY* 2. APPEAL OF PLANNING APPLICATION 23-14 AND TENTATIVE 25-440 PARCEL MAP 2023-117 FOR A RESIDENTIAL SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION TO CREATE TWO PARCELS, EACH CONTAINING A NEW TWO-STORY DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND AN ATTACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE AT 2308 SANTA ANA AVENUE RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council: 1. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 (Class 15), Minor Land Divisions for the parcel map application, and Section 15303 (Class 3), New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures for the design review application. 2. Find the project statutorily exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.66. 3. Approve Parcel Map No. 2023-117 and Design Review PA-23-14 based on findings of fact and subject to conditions of approval. Attachments: Agenda Report 1. Draft Resolution 2. Filed Appeal 3. Revised Landscaping Plans 4. Planning Commission Resolution 5. Planning Commission Agenda Report 6. Planning Commission Public Comments 7. Planning Commission Minutes 8. Planning Commission Approved Project Plans Page 11 of 12 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSINGAgenda - Final Amended October 7, 2025 AUTHORITY* OLD BUSINESS: 1. CLEAN MOBILITY OPTIONS VOUCHER PILOT PROGRAM FOR 25-518 COMMUNITY BASED TRANSIT - AMENDMENT ONE RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council: 1. Approve Amendment One to the Contractor Services Agreement (CSA) with Circuit Transit, Inc. for the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Pilot Program in an amount not to exceed $650,000 annually, for a term of two (2) years. 2. Authorize an increase of appropriation of the Clean Mobility - On Demand Transit Services from $500,000 to $650,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26. 3. Authorize the Interim City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the agreement and future amendments to the agreement. Attachments: 1. Voucher Agreement Amendment 1 2. Amendment One to CSA with Circuit Transit 2. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 25-445 COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 (PLANNING ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT) OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL UPDATES AND CLARIFICATIONS (CODE AMENDMENT PCTY-25-0001) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2025-XX approving Zoning Code Amendment PCTY-25-0001, amending Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code (Planning, Zoning, and Development) to modify the City’s Zoning Code to provide technical updates and clarifications. Attachments: Agenda Report 1. Draft Ordinance 2. Legislative Digest NEW BUSINESS: NONE. ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS ADJOURNMENT Page 12 of 12