CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PMTuesday, July 18, 2023
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND
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HOUSING AUTHORITY*
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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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957, (b)(1) Title: City Manager
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
JULY 18, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.
JOHN STEPHENS
Mayor
JEFFREY HARLAN ANDREA MARR Mayor Pro Tem - District 6 Council Member - District 3
MANUEL CHAVEZ LOREN GAMEROS
Council Member - District 4 Council Member - District 2
ARLIS REYNOLDS DON HARPER
Council Member - District 5 Council Member - District 1
KIMBERLY HALL BARLOW LORI ANN FARRELL HARRISON
City Attorney 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. Certificate of Recognition: 2023 OC Artist of the Year Alexandra Hernandez
23-1307
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2. 2023 Parks and Recreation Month 23-1306
1. Proclamation: Parks Make Life BetterAttachments:
3. Presentation: TESSA Demonstration 23-1305
PUBLIC COMMENTS – MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Comments on Consent Calendar items may also be heard at this time.
Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as otherwise directed.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS Each council member is limited to 4 minutes. Additional comments will be heard at the end of the meeting.
1. Council Member Marr
2. Council Member Reynolds
3. Council Member Chavez
4. Council Member Gameros
5. Council Member Harper
6. Mayor Pro Tem Harlan
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
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
23-1274
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council, Agency Board, and Housing Authority approve the reading by title only and waive full reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
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2. READING FOLDER 23-1296
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council receive and file Claims received by the City Clerk: Lindsey Biurquiz, Delco Company, Robert De Pasquale, Evangelina Espinosa, Lorie Milton, Nicholas Patrick, Jake Querry, Angela Vargas.
3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION 23-1298
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Warrant Resolution No. 2701.
1. Summary Check Register 6.12.23
2. Summary Check Register 6.19.23
3. Summary Check Register 6.26.23
4. Summary Check Register 7.3.23
Attachments:
4. MINUTES 23-1282
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 20, 2023.
1. 06-20-2023 Draft MinutesAttachments:
5. FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 19120 LOCATED AT 1978 MEYER
PLACE AND 1979 ANAHEIM AVENUE, COSTA MESA
23-1284
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the final Tract Map No. 19120 and authorize the signing of the map by the City Clerk and the City Engineer.
1. Tract Map 19120
2. Conditions of Approval
Attachments:
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6. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH THE 32ND
DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
23-1286
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Approve the 2023 agreement between the City and the 32nd District Agricultural Association for traffic management services for the Orange County Fair.
2. Approve the 2023 agreement between the City and the 32nd District Agricultural Association for traffic management services for all designated year-round events at the Orange County Fair and Event Center (“OCFEC”).
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the agreements.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute any amendments to the agreements, including but not limited to, amendments increasing the maximum compensation to be paid to the City.
1. City of Costa Mesa Fair Final 2023
2. City of Costa Mesa Year Round Final 2023
3. Special Events Rate
Attachments:
7. AMENDMENT TO EXTEND TERM OF FALCK AMBULANCE
SERVICES AGREEMENT
23-1288
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the attached Amendment Number One extending the term of the Ambulance Services Agreement with Falck Mobile Health Corp, (Previously known as Care Ambulance) for the continuation of emergency ambulance operator and support services until July 31, 2024, adjust the compensation as discussed herein, appropriate the increase of $ 550,00 in the Fire Department’s operating budget, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment.
1. Amendment No. 1 with Falck Ambulance Service, Inc.
2. PSA with Care Ambulance Service, Inc.
3. Exhibit A - Fee Schedule
4. Exhibit B - Additional Expenses
Attachments:
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8. ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WITTMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC FOR
AMBULANCE BILLING AND COST RECOVERY SERVICES RFP
18-03
23-1290
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment Number One to extend the term of the Professional Services Agreement for Ambulance Billing and Cost Recovery Services between Wittman Enterprises, LLC and the City of Costa Mesa for one additional year expiring on July 31, 2024, for a total not- to-exceed amount of $240,000. (Attachment 1).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment
1. Amendment No. 1 with Wittman Enterprises, LLC
2. PSA with Wittman Enterprises, LLC
Attachments:
9. 2021 AND 2022 ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE COSTA MESA 2015-2035
GENERAL PLAN
23-1299
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the 2021 and 2022 Annual Review of the 2015-2035 Costa Mesa General Plan for submittal to the State Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
1. Agenda Report
2. Draft 2021 & 2022 Annual Review
Attachments:
AT THIS TIME COUNCIL WILL ADDRESS ANY ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-55, Public Hearings begin at 7:00 p.m.)
1. REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL CONDITIONS
FOR THE NORTHGATE MARKET AT 2300 HARBOR BOULEVARD
(UNIT C)
23-1232
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1) for Existing Facilities; and Section 15303 (Class 3), New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
2. Review and consider the May 15, 2023 Application for Review and the May 8, 2023 Planning Commission staff report, final resolution, and meeting minutes.
3. Uphold the Planning Commission ’s approval as written or modify conditions of approval to allow for televisions on the outdoor patio located near Wilson Street, and modified hours of operation to allow the proposed outdoor dining areas to be open for breakfast.
APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT:
The authorized agent is Le Architecture (representing Northgate Market), and the applicant is Harbor Center Partners.
1. Resolution
2. Filed Review Application
3. Planning Commission Public Comments
4. Planning Commission Resolution
5. Planning Commission approved minutes
6. City Council Public Comments
Attachments:
OLD BUSINESS: NONE.
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NEW BUSINESS:
1. COSTA MESA TENNIS CENTER OPERATIONS 23-1295
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Award an operation agreement to Agape Tennis Academy for the Management and Operation of the Costa Mesa Tennis Center.
2. Authorize the City Manager or her designee to negotiate the terms and conditions for the financial share between the City and Agape Tennis Academy.
3. Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the operating agreement and future amendments to the agreement within City Council authorized limits.
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2. AUTHORIZE THE USE OF SOURCEWELL ’S NATIONAL
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH WHP TRAININGTOWERS FOR
THE PURCHASE OF A PRE-FABRICATED TRAINING TOWER AT
FIRE STATION NO. 4
23-1285
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Authorize the use of Sourcewell ’s National Cooperative Agreement No . 011822-JHK with WHP Trainingtowers for the purchase and installation of a pre-fabricated training tower at Fire Station No. 4 in the amount of $2,178,190.05.
2. Authorize an additional ten percent (10%) contingency of $217,819.05 for unforeseen costs.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. 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.
1. Fire Station No. 4 Tower Sourcewell Proposal
2. Site Plan and Training Tower
Attachments:
3. RESOLUTION FOR EXCEPTION TO THE 180-DAY WAIT PERIOD
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522.56 AND
21221, FOR THE REHIRE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES MANAGER
BRENDA EMRICK
23-1297
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
Adopt by resolution the exception to the 180-Day Wait Period pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221(h) (Attachment I) to retain the services of retired Emergency Services Manager Brenda Emrick
1. Resolution.Emrick
2. Job Offer.Emrick
Attachments:
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4. CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION REGARDING POTENTIAL BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH UNIT AT COSTA MESA BRIDGE SHELTER THROUGH
GRANT FUNDED PARTNERSHIP WITH COUNTY
23-1203
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council direction and authorization is requested regarding the following:
1. Potential joint application with the Orange County Health Care Agency to the California Department of Health Care Services for Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program funds to create a new 50 bed Behavioral Health Unit at the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or Substance Use Disorder (SUD), and appropriate all awarded funds to the Housing Authority’s Shelter Budget.
2. Allocation of up to $1.27 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds as the City’s portion of gap financing to undertake and complete the $5.0 million in capital improvements needed to convert 15,000 square ft. of existing warehouse space in Unit B of the Bridge Shelter for a new Behavioral Health Unit, including $3.75 million in capital grant funding from the County for this purpose.
3. Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute agreements and amendments to agreements to bring the Bridge Shelter Expansion Project to fruition.
1. CIP AttachmentAttachments:
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL /BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS
ADJOURNMENT