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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

February 18, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final ·*Note: All agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member" 4:00 P.M. Closed Session

City Council Chambers 77 Fair Drive

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Agenda — 64 items

  1. 1 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.
  2. 2 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.
  3. 3 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.
  4. 4 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.
  5. 5 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.
  6. 6 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. Comments received by 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting will be provided to the City Council, made available to the public, and will be part of the meeting record.
  7. 7 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.
  8. 8 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.
  9. 9 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.
  10. 10 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.
  11. 11 Free Wi-Fi is available in the Council Chambers during the meetings. The network username available is: CM_Council. The password is: cmcouncil1953.
  12. 12 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.
  13. 13 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].
  14. 14 PAGE BREAK
  15. 15 CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 P.M.
  16. 16 CALL TO ORDER
  17. 17 ROLL CALL
  18. 18 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.
  19. 19 CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
  20. 1. Public Employment, Workers’ Compensation Claim, Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1), WCAB NO. ADJ18072347
  21. 2. Public Employment, Workers’ Compensation Claim, Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1), WCAB NO. ADJ18438457
  22. 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATION OF LITIGATION - ONE CASE Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2), Potential Litigation.
  23. 4. 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: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Jamboree Housing Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
  24. 5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION–ONE CASE 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
  25. 25 PAGE BREAK
  26. 26 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY FEBRUARY 18, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.
  27. 27 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
  28. 28 CALL TO ORDER
  29. 29 NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  30. 30 MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION
  31. 31 ROLL CALL
  32. 32 CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
  33. 33 PRESENTATIONS:
  34. 1. Proclamation: Black History Month
  35. 35 PUBLIC COMMENTS – MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Comments on Presentation and Consent Calendar items may also be heard at this time. Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as otherwise directed.
  36. 36 PAGE BREAK
  37. 37 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.
  38. 1. Council Member Reynolds
  39. 2. Council Member Pettis
  40. 3. Council Member Buley
  41. 4. Council Member Gameros
  42. 5. Council Member Marr
  43. 6. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez
  44. 7. Mayor Stephens
  45. 45 REPORT – CITY MANAGER
  46. 46 REPORT – CITY ATTORNEY
  47. 47 CONSENT CALENDAR
  48. 1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: WAIVE THE FULL READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 25-177
  49. 2. READING FOLDER 25-178
  50. 3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION 25-166
  51. 4. MINUTES 25-179
  52. 5. AWARD OF THE COSTA MESA CITY HALL TRAINING ROOM BASEMENT REMODEL PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 24-11, AND FINDING OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION 25-168
  53. 6. EMERGENCY GENERATOR UNITS FOR CITY HALL AND THE COMMUNICATIONS BUILDING 25-180
  54. 7. EXTENSION OF OPTION TO LEASE AGREEMENT TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A 70-UNIT AFFORDABLE SENIOR AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT THE CITY’S SENIOR CENTER, 695 WEST 19TH STREET 25-193
  55. 55 AT THIS TIME COUNCIL WILL ADDRESS ANY ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
  56. 56 ------------------------------END OF CONSENT CALENDAR-------------------------------
  57. 57 PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE.
  58. 58 OLD BUSINESS: NONE.
  59. 59 PAGE BREAK
  60. 60 NEW BUSINESS:
  61. 1. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DUDEK FOR HOUSING ELEMENT REZONING PROGRAM AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 25-149
  62. 2. CITY OF COSTA MESA, COSTA MESA FINANCE AUTHORITY, AND COSTA MESA HOUSING AUTHORITY AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND HOUSING SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2024. 25-133
  63. 63 ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
  64. 64 ADJOURNMENT