REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Regular MeetingCosta Mesa, CA · February 17, 2026
Agenda
CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 4:00 PM City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
CLOSED SESSION
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.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
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.
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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:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81714993456?pwd=5Cu4Y067pJ86HZtIUYXbs2ORYah6tu.1
Or sign into Zoom.com and “Join a Meeting”
Enter Webinar ID: 817 1499 3456/ Password: 637346
• 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.
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Participate via telephone:
Call: 1 669 900 6833 Enter Webinar ID: 817 1499 3456/ Password: 637346
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.
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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.
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].
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
FEBRUARY 17, 2026 – 4:00 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 City Manager
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. Public Employment, Workers’ Compensation Claim
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1)
WCAB NO. ADJ20001620
2. Public Employment, Workers’ Compensation Claim
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1)
WCAB NO. ADJ20046157
3. Public Employment, Workers’ Compensation Claim
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1)
WCAB NO. ADJ18312550
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4. Public Employment, Workers’ Compensation Claim
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1)
WCAB NO. ADJ18493767
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATION OF LITIGATION - ONE
CASE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2), Potential Litigation.
6. 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: Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Jamboree Housing
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: Maxine Oshiro v. City of Costa Mesa, et al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01285097-CU-PA-CJC
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
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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