REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

CITY OF COSTA MESA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* Agenda Wednesday, July 22, 2026 4:00 PM City Council Chambers 77 Fair Drive ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom Webinar. 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. 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. Page 1 of 7 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING Agenda July 22, 2026 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. 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 . 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. 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 The public may participate via the Zoom option. Zoom Webinar: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85932574024?pwd=OMZiEfzHStCbhhTKls5G2PGqFJ9YXI.1 Or sign into Zoom.com and “Join a Meeting” Enter Webinar ID: 859 3257 4024// Password: 053290 • 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 7 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING Agenda July 22, 2026 AUTHORITY* Participate via telephone: Call: 1 669 900 6833 Enter Webinar ID: 859 3257 4024// Password: 053290 During the Public Comment Period, press *9 to "raise your hand" and to be added to the queue to speak 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. 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. 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. All pictures, PowerPoints, and videos submitted for display at a public meeting must be previously reviewed by staff to verify appropriateness for general audiences. 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. Items submitted for the overhead screen should be 1 page and provided to the City Clerk no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. 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 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. Page 3 of 7 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING Agenda July 22, 2026 AUTHORITY* 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 7 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING Agenda July 22, 2026 AUTHORITY* REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY JULY 22, 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 Page 5 of 7 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING Agenda July 22, 2026 AUTHORITY* CONTINUED NEW BUSINESS ITEM: 2. CITY BALLOT INITIATIVES PERTAINING TO BUSINESS LICENSE 26-363 REFORM AND TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests that the City Council take action on the placement of the following two ballot measure(s) on the November 3, 2026, ballot. 1. Determine whether to place the Business License Reform measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot by adoption of the following resolutions: a. Adopt Resolution 2026-xx (Attachment 1): Ordering the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Costa Mesa “The Costa Mesa Fair Business License Reform, Small Business Protection Measure” at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as called by Resolution No. 2026-21. b. Adopt Resolution 2026-xx (Attachment 3): Requesting the Orange County Board of Supervisors to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the date pursuant to section 10403 of the Elections Code. c. Adopt Resolution 2026-xx (Attachment 4): Authorizing written arguments for or against the proposed measure “The Costa Mesa Fair Business License Reform, Small Business Protection Measure,” setting priorities for filing written arguments, determining the authors of the written arguments, and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis; and d. Adopt Resolution 2026-xx (Attachment 5): Authorizing the filing of rebuttal arguments for “The Costa Mesa Fair Business License Reform, Small Business Protection Measure”; and 2. Receive and file the report pertaining to a potential Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) measure. Attachments: 1. Resolution Calling Election for Measure 2. Draft Code Amendment 3. Resolution Consolidating Election for Ballot Measure 4. Resolution Authorizing Arguments and Impartial Analysis for Ballot Measure 5. Resolution Authorizing Rebuttals for Ballot Measure 6. Facilities Master Plan Executive Summary with Deferred Costs 7. Park Assessment and Estimates Summary Page 6 of 7 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING Agenda July 22, 2026 AUTHORITY* ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS ADJOURNMENT Page 7 of 7