Agenda packet — Costa Mesa City Council, August 6, 2024 (part 2 of 2)

City of Costa Mesa
Agenda Report
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA
92626
Item #: 24-228 Meeting Date: 06/18/2024
TITLE: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024 -02 AMENDING TITLE 13 (PLANNING,

ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT) OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH

AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS DEPARTMENT: ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/PLANNING

DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: AMBER GREGG, CONTRACT PLANNER
CONTACT INFORMATION: AMBER GREGG, CONTRACT PLANNER, (714) 754-5617 RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council:

1. Find that the adoption of Ordinance No. 2024 -02 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), General Rule in that the Affordable Housing Ordinance will not have a significant impact on the environment.

2. Give second reading to and adopt Ordinanc e No. 2024 -02, approving the Affordable Housing Ordinance and amending Title 13 to establish the affordable housing requirements for certain new residential development projects.

BACKGROUND:

On January 16, 2024, the City Council considered the first reading of the Affordable Housing Ordinance. The Affordable Housing Ordinance would require certain new housing projects in the City to provide a percentage of its housing units as “affordable” units for low, and/or very low -income households. The City Council considered the ordinance as well as other issues raised by members of the public. Modifications to the ordinance were introduced and the City Council voted 4 -2 (Councilmember Chavez and Mayor Pro Tem Harlan voting no; Councilmember Harper absent) to give first reading of Ordinance No. 2024 -02. The January 16, 2024, City Council agenda report, meeting video, and public comments are included in the links below:

January 16, 2024, City Council Agenda Report:
https://costamesa.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12583737&GUID=46F95F9D-81D5-4D12- 9292-3369710C4230
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January 16, 2024, City Council Video:
https://costamesa.granicus.com/player/clip/4078?view_id=14&redirect=true At the April 2, 2024, City Council meeting, the City Council considered the second reading of the Affordable Housing Ordinance and an in-lieu fee resolution to establish an affordable housing in -lieu fee schedule. Modifications were introduced and the City Council passed a motion for staff to make changes to the Ordinance and bring it back for second reading. In addition, the Council deferred the in-lieu fee resolution to a later date.

April 2, 2024, City Council Agenda Report (also provided as Attachment 3):
https://costamesa.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12813101&GUID=0833EA65-75E4-4457-91C3- 6C527B94C87C
April 2, 2023, City Council Video:
https://costamesa.granicus.com/player/clip/4125?view_id=14&redirect=true ANALYSIS:

On April 2, 2024, the City Council reviewed the draft Ordinance and directed the following modifications:
 At 60 units per dwelling acre, provide 10% of the units for low-income housing, or 5% for very low-income housing.
 Allocate $2.5 million into an Affordable Housing Trust Fund, including a first-time homeownership program.
 Direct staff to bring back strategies & needs to accelerate rezoning.  Streamline projects subject to the affordable housing ordinance.  Increase the project threshold subject to the ordinance to 50 dwelling units.  The Ordinance shall be effective 31 days after adoption (pursuant to State Law).  Strike sections related to home ownership projects in the ordinance.  Defer in-lieu fees to a future meeting.

The modifications have been incorporated and are reflected in the draft City Council Ordinance contained in Attachment 1. Attachment 2 shows the modifications to the Ordinance in “track changes” format, added text is identified by an underline and text removal is shown in strikethrough.

Table 1 bel ow provides a summary of the proposed Affordable Housing Program components and requirements included in the proposed ordinance.

Table 1 - Proposed Affordable Housing Program Components and Requirements

PROGRAM COMPONENT PROPOSED REQUIREMENTS
Project Threshold 50 units
Number of Affordable Units/Required
Income – Rental Project
 60+ dwelling unit (du)/acre: 10% at low-
income or 5% at very-low income
 Under 60 du/acre: 6% at low-income or
4% at very-low income
Covenant Period – Rental At least 55 years
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Affordable Unit Minimum Size No more than 15% smaller than average market rate unit
Affordable Unit Bedroom Mix Proportional to market rate units Affordable Unit Location Evenly distributed/dispersed throughout the residential project
Alternatives for Compliance
 Land dedication
 Offsite construction of affordable units
 Payment of in-lieu fees
Incentives
 Allow residential uses in
commercial/industrial corridors
 Increased densities
 Allow low-income rents to be charged
based on 80% AMI vs. 60% AMI
(required by State density bonus)
 Reduced parking requirements
 Concurrent processing
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

The proposed Ordinances are exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), General Rule in that the Affordable Housing Ordinance will not have a significant impact on the environment.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council has the following alternatives:

1. Give second reading and adopt the Ordinance as proposed . The City Council may give second reading to the draft Ordinance and adopt the Ordinance as proposed.

2. Continue the Ordinance second reading to a date certain. The City Council may continue the item to a date certain with direction for staff to return with additional information , c hanges and/or clarifications.

FISCAL REVIEW:

Adoption of the proposed Ordinance is not anticipated to have any fiscal impact on the City’s budget.

However, if the City Council should adopt an in-lieu housing fee in the future, the City could potentially receive funding from the payment of fees that would be deposited into a Housing Trust Fund (Fund 226) to support and promote affordable housing programs in the City, including the administration of the City’s Affordable Housing Program.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The draft Ordinances and staff report have been prepared in conjunction with and reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.
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PUBLIC NOTICE:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933, a summary of the proposed Ordinance was published once in the newspaper no less than five days prior to the June 18, 2024 second reading. A summary of the adopted ordinance will also be published within 15 days after the adoption.

Public comments received prior to the June 18, 2024 City Council meeting may be viewed at this link:

CITY OF COSTA MESA - Calendar (legistar.com)
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:

This item supports the City Council's Goal to diversify, stabilize, and increase housing to reflect the community needs in that the adoption of an Affordable Housing Ordinance would assist in achieving the City’s RHNA for the very -low-, low -, and moderate -income categories, coupled with the other Housing Element programs intended to remove or reduce existing barriers and constraints to market - rate housing developments.

CONCLUSION:

Addressing housing needs for all income levels has been identified as one of the main housing goals by the Costa Mesa community and City Council. The community profile described in the 2021 -2029 Housing Element showed that approximately half of Costa Mesa residents are overpaying for housing costs due to the lack of housing options , especially affordable housing. Adoption of an Affordable Housing Ordinance would be a step towards addressing this issue coupled with the other Housing Element programs intended to remove or reduce existing barriers and constraints to market -rate housing developments. Furthermore, the ordinance would help towards achieving the City’s RHNA for the very-low-, low-, and moderate -income categories. It s adoption would also fulfill the objective of Program 2A of the Housing Element and help achieve City Council’s goal to “diversify, stabilize and increase housing to reflect community needs.”
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City of Costa Mesa
Agenda Report
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Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Item #: 24-229 Meeting Date: 06/18/2024
TITLE: FEE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN-LIEU FEE SCHEDULE DEPARTMENT: ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/PLANNING

DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: AMBER GREGG, CONTRACT PLANNER
CONTACT INFORMATION: AMBER GREGG, CONTRACT PLANNER, (714) 754-5617 RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council:

1. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15061(b)(3) (“General Rule”).

2. Adopt a fee resolution establishing the affordable housing in-lieu fee.

BACKGROUND:

The City is currently considering, for second reading, the adoption of an Affordable Housing Ordinance.

The Affordable Housing Ordinance would require , among other regulations, that new rental housing projects in the City with 50 or more units provide a percentage of its housing units as “affordable” units for low or very low-income households. As the Ordinance is currently drafted, a n applicant of a rental housing project can fulfill their affordable obligation with onsite production of affordable rental units, offsite production of affordable rental units, dedication of land to the City, or by payment of in-lieu fees.

At the April 2, 2024, City Council meeting, the City Council considered an in -lieu fee resolution to establish an affordable housing in-lieu fee schedule. At the meeting, the City Council directed staff to defer the in -lieu fee resolution to a later date. The April 2, 2024, City Council report and video are linked below:

April 2, 2024, City Council Agenda Report (also provided as Attachment 2):
https://costamesa.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12813101&GUID=0833EA65-75E4-4457-91C3- 6C527B94C87C
April 2, 2024, City Council Video:
https://costamesa.granicus.com/player/clip/4125?view_id=14&redirect=true April 2, 2024, City Council minutes are provided as Attachment 3.

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DISCUSSION

City Council Study Session on Proposed In-Lieu Fee Amounts

As part of their first reading of the Affordable Housing Ordinance discussions, the City Council directed staff to provide an in-lieu housing fee analysis for their review and consideration at the second reading of the ordinance. The proposed in-lieu fee analysis was presented to the City Council at a study session on February 27, 2024. During the study session, staff and Keyser Marston Associates (KMA) presented the proposed fee schedule as well as an explanation of the fee calculations. The City Council also received public comments, asked staff and KMA follow-up questions, and provided their comments on the proposed fees and overall vision for the proposed Affordable Housing Ordinance.

The February 27, 2024 City Council study session agenda report, meeting video, and public comments are included in the links below:
 February 27, 2024 City Council Agenda Report:
https://costamesa.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12707839&GUID=649FCC95-B510-4D3F- 92E7-9C400FFFDF63

 February 27, 2024 City Council Meeting Video:
https://costamesa.granicus.com/player/clip/4093?view_id=14&redirect=true

 February 27, 2024 City Council Public Comments:
https://costamesa.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=E3&ID=1171565&GUID=B7C4B0DD-7AD7-4ADC- B8C3-392422409AF7
Public comments as well as the C ity Council’s feedback from the February 27, 2024 study session expressed the need to ensure that Costa Mesa is competitive with nearby cities , can attract housing developers for the creation of housing in the community, and the Affordable Housing Ordinance should not result in an impediment to the production of housing in the City . Discussions included comparing the City’s proposed in -lieu fee amounts with the City of Santa Ana (who has seen success with their affordable housing production program) and concerns that the City’s proposed fee amounts were too high. The City’s expert housing consultant, KMA, clarified that Santa Ana did not determine their in-lieu fee amounts based on a fee study or financial impact analysis; and therefore, is not equivalent to their onsite production requirements. In contrast, Costa Mesa’s proposed fee amounts are derived from the pending Affordable Housing Ordinance requirements so that the fees are equivalent to producing the affordable units onsite. While the City Council could consider lowering the in -lieu fee amounts below equivalency to producing the onsite units, doing so would possibly result in housing developers of more than 50 rental units choosing to pay the in-lieu fees rather than developing the affordable units.

Fee Resolution to Establish the Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee Amounts

Included with this Agenda Report is a fee resolution to adopt the in-lieu fee amounts as shown in Table 1 below. The proposed fee amount s are based on the proposed Affordable Housing Ordinance requirement set aside percentages.

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Table 1 – Proposed Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee Amounts

In-Lieu Fee Payment Schedule Per Square Foot of Total
Leasable Area in an Apartment Development
Developments greater than 60
units per acre
Developments less than 60
units per acre
$19.50 PSF $13.80 PSF

Previously, the proposed in -lieu fee payment schedule provided fee amounts for developments of 15 units to 21+ units; however, modifications to the Affordable Housing Ordinance now establishes the applicability threshold to developments with 50 dwelling units or more. Due to this, only one fee amount for each category is proposed. I n addition, the previous in -lieu fee payment schedule included an “ownership housing development” fee category which has also been eliminated pursuant to the ownership housing development applicability removal from the Ordinance.

The fee resolution also includes a schedule of fractional in -lieu fee payments for developers that choose this option for fulfilling an obligation to produce a fraction of an Inclusionary Unit. The fractional in-lieu fee schedule is included in Attachment 2.

Comparison of Other Cities In-Lieu Fee Amounts

To provide the City Council w ith additional comparisons of other cities’ affordable housing in -lieu fee amounts, refer to Table 2. As shown in the Table, there is no standard to establish an affordable housing in-lieu fee amount or fee structure. As shown in the table below, the in-lieu fees could be based on a sliding scale, flat fee per square foot, incremental increase over time, and/or a formula based on certain variables. The City of Encinitas more recently increased their fees from $20 per square foot to $23.79 per square foot . Encinitas also adjusts their fee administratively based on the percentage change in the most current Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index for the Los Angeles region. The City of San Diego adopted a program that included an incremental increase to their in-lieu fee amounts each fiscal year with the current fee set at $25 per square foot.

Table 2 – Comparison of Other Cities In-Lieu Fee Amounts Santa Ana
 5-9 Units: $6 per sq. ft.
 10-14 Units: $9 per sq. ft.
 15-19 Units: $12 per sq. ft.
 20+ Units: $15 per sq. ft.
 Only applies to changes in land use and zoning
designations.
 Set Aside: 5-15% Rental, and 5% Ownership
 Affordability Requirement:
o 15% Low, or 10% Ve ry Low, or 5% at
Extremely Low, or
o 5% Low + 3% Very Low + 2% Extremely
Low
Encinitas  1 – 6 units: sliding scale1
 7+ units: $23.79 per sq. ft.
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 Affordability Requirement:
o 10% Very Low or 15% Low
Irvine
 Formula based and calculated per project2
 Affordability Requirement:
o 5% Very Low + 5% Low + 5% Moderate
Long Beach
 Rental: $38 per sq. ft.
 Ownership: $29.10 per sq. ft.
 Affordability Requirement:
o 11% Very Low – Rental
o 10% Moderate – Ownership
Oceanside
 2023 in-lieu fee set at $15 per sq. ft.
 2024 in-lieu fee increased to $20 per sq. ft.
 Affordability Requirement:
o 10% Low – Rental
o 10% Moderate – Ownership
Santa Monica
 Rental: $35.70 per sq. ft.
 Ownership: $41.70 per sq. ft.
 Affordability Requirement:
o 5% to 30% Very Low, Low, and Moderate
San Diego
 Incremental increase from July 1, 2020 through
June 30, 20243
 2024 in-lieu fee increased to $25 per sq. ft.
 Affordability Requirement:
o 10% Very Low or Low – Rental
o 10 to 15% Moderate – Ownership
1 Sliding scale is based on a percentage of the adopted in-lieu fee amount depending on the number of units. For example, one unit project would be required to pay 14% of the in-lieu fee dollar amount. 2 Formula is based on land value, density, and percentage share of cost related to affordable units no t being produced. 3 Prior to July 1, 2020, the in -lieu fee was established at $12.73 per sq. ft. and has increased every fiscal year (2021 - $15.18, 2022 - $17.64, 2023 – $20.09)

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council may adopt the fee resolution, modify the proposed fee schedule, or not adopt the fee resolution.

The City Council may also consider implementing the in-lieu fee schedule incrementally, similar to the City of San Diego. The City of San Diego initially set the in-lieu fee at a lower amount and over a five- year period, increased the fee to its eventual rate. The fee increased $12.27 over the five-year period.

The fee is then updated annually based on the annual increase in the Construction Costs Index (CCI) published by Engineering News Record for Los Angeles, or similar construction industry index selected by the City Manager if the CCI index is discontinued. The Council could consider initially setting the fee at a lower rate and establish a schedule for increases over any specified period of time until the preferred maximum fee amount is met. For example, the Council may evaluate a fee of $12 in year one, with increases over a 10-year period to an eventual amount of $19.50 per applicable square foot (as currently proposed for development with 60 dwelling units or more per acre) and include an annual 311

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update to the fee based on changes in the Orange County home values or similar value related industry index.

FISCAL REVIEW:

Should the City Council adopt the in -lieu housing fee resolution, the City could potentially receive revenue from payment of fees that would be deposited into a Housing Trust Fund (Fund 226) to support and promote affordable housing programs in the City, i ncluding the administration of the City’s Affordable Housing Program.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The proposed fee resolution, and this report have been prepared in conjunction with and approved by the City Attorney’s Office.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 66016, the proposed fee schedule and fee study was made available to the public 15 days prior to the June 18, 2024, City Council meeting.

Public comments received prior to the June 18, 2024, City Council meeting may be viewed at this link:

CITY OF COSTA MESA - Calendar (legistar.com).

CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:

This item supports the City Council's Goal to Diversify, Stabilize, and Increase Housing to Reflect Community Needs in that the adoption of an Affordable Housing Ordinance , and subsequent in -lieu fee, assists in achieving the City’s RHNA for the very -low-, low-, and moderate -income categories, coupled with the other Housing Element programs intended to remove or reduce existing barriers and constraints to market-rate housing developments.

CONCLUSION:

A component of an Affordable Housing Ordinance is the establishment of an in-lieu fee for applicants wishing to fulfill their affordable housing requirements by paying an in-lieu fee rather than providing the affordable units on-site. The proposed fees are based on the KMA analysis , including the set aside percentages previously considered by the City Council . However, the City Council may decide alternative fee amounts may be more appropriate at this time. If the proposed fees are not approved, staff seeks direction from the City Council as to what the In-lieu housing fee schedule should be.

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File #: 24-239 Meeting Date: 8/6/2024
TITLE:

CITY COUNCIL FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE TO INCREASE CITY COUNCIL

COMPENSATION
DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE- HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION PRESENTED BY: KASAMA LEE, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
CONTACT INFORMATION: KASAMA LEE, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (714) 754- 5169
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 2024-XX increasing the City Council compensation effective after the general election, with the new City Council in December 2024.

BACKGROUND:

In January 2021, the City Council and City leadership team participated in a Strategic Planning workshop and identified Three-Year Goals and Objectives and key priorities for the subsequent six months through July 2021. The City Council developed five goals, one of which is to “Recruit and Retain High Quality Staff.” On September 27, 2021, the City Council and City leadership team conducted a second workshop to revisit the Three-Year Goals and Objectives and identify the key priorities for the next six months through March 2022. The City Council Goal to “Recruitand Retain High Quality Staff”was re-affirmed and new six-month objectives were created to better achieve this goal. One of the new objectives was to “Performa market analysis of City Council compensation for comparable agencies and special districts within the county and report results to the City Manager.” The City Council’scurrent salary rate of $904.40 per month was last set by Ordinance No. 09-5 in May 2009. The City Council approved a reduction in its salary by 5% in 2009 due to the impacts of the State budget on local government and economic conditions at the time. California Government Code section 36516(a)(4) allows for up to a 5% increase per year from the date of the last adjustment. Specifically, the code states that “The salary of council members may be increased beyond the amount provided in this subdivision by an ordinance or by an amendment to an ordinance, but the amount of the increase shall not exceed an amount equal to 5 percent for each calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment of the salary in effect when the ordinance or amendment is enacted. No ordinance shall be enacted or amended to provide automatic future increases in salary.”
Based on the last adjustment of salary in May of 2009, which took effect in December 2010, the code

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Based on the last adjustment of salary in May of 2009, which took effect in December 2010, the code allows for an increase of up to $45.22 per month ($20.88 per payroll period) for each calendar year since 2010 (5% per year for 13 years from 2011 through 2023). This allows for the City Council salary to be increased by $587.86 per month.

In addition, staff conducted a market analysis of City Council compensations utilizing data from comparable agencies and special districts within the county.

ANALYSIS:

Increasing the City Council salary rate by $587.86 per month would result in a monthly salary of $1,492.26 per month. In comparison, if an employee works 22 hours per week at the current minimum wage of $16.00 per week, they would receive an approximate monthly salary of $1,525 per month.

Below is a summary of salary and benefits provided to the City Council for our five contiguous agencies:

By increasing the City Council salary to $1,492.26 per month, the total compensation package would be closer to alignment with the Cities of Huntington Beach and Newport Beach, which are full service (Police and Fire) and more similar in structure to Costa Mesa.

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Staff has prepared the necessary documents for City Council consideration of an increase to its compensation to $1,492.26 per month. An ordinance increasing City Council compensation is attached for the first reading. If approved at this meeting, the second reading and adoption would be scheduled for the City Council meeting of September 3, 2024. California Government Code section 36156.5 states that: “A change in compensation does not apply to a council member during the council member’s term of office. This prohibition shall not prevent the adjustment of the compensation of all members of a council serving staggered terms whenever one or more members of the city council becomes eligible for a salary increase by virtue of the council member beginning a new term of office.” City Council compensation adjustments can only be made effective following the next general election. If approved, the new City Council salary would go into effect when the new City Council terms begin after the next general election in 2024.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council has the following alternatives:

1. Give first reading: The City Council may give first reading to the draft Ordinance.

2. Give first reading with modifications: The City Council may modify the draft Ordinance and give first reading:

3. Not adopt changes to City Council compensation: The City Council may choose to not adopt the proposed increase to Council Compensation.

4. Provide alternative direction to staff.

FISCAL REVIEW:

The proposed increase is estimated to be effective in December 2024, after the next general election in 2024. The pro-rated fiscal impact in FY 2024/25 is $3,527.16 for six months per member. There are sufficient salary savings citywide to cover the increase.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed the ordinance and the report and approved them as to form.

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CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:

This item supports City Council Goal:
· Recruit and Retain High Quality Staff
CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends the City Council introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 2024-XX increasing the City Council Compensation effective after the general election, with the new City Council in December 2024.

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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-xx

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER II, SECTION 2 -21 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING SALARIES OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA M ESA, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY FIND AND DECLARE AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, State law allows the Council to increase its salary; and WHEREAS, the City Council salary has not been changed since May 2009; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to increase the Counc il salary to be effective upon the time a new Council Member assumes office.

NOW, THEREFORE , THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA , CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 2-21 of Title 2, Chapter II, of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

2-21 Salaries. Each member of the Council shall be paid a salary of $1492.26 per month for serving on the Council.

Section 2. Inconsistencies. Any provision o f the Costa Mesa Municipal Code or appendices thereto inc onsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.

Section 3. Severability. If any chapter, article, se ction, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance, or the application thereof to any person, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decis ion of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or its application to other persons. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each chapter, article, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence , clause, phrase or portion thereof, 317
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irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, subdivi sions, sent ences, clauses, phrases, or portions of the application thereof to any person, be de clared invalid or unconstitutional. No portion of this O rdinance shall supersede any local, State, or Federal law, regulation, or codes dealing with life safety factors.

Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage, and will apply to all council members wh en the next council member is sworn into office.

Section 5. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the pas sage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this __ day of August, 2024.

_____________________________
John Stephens, Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

________________________ _____________________________ Brenda Green, City Clerk Kimberly Hall Barlow, City Attorney

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss

CITY OF COSTA MESA )

I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. 2024-xx was duly introduced for first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 6th day of August, 2024, and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the ___ day of ________, 2024, by the following roll call vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of Costa Mesa this ____ day of ________, 2024.

__________________________
Brenda Green, City Clerk

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ACCEPTANCE OF THE STORM DRAIN MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN (SDMDP) DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: SEUNG YANG, P.E., CITY ENGINEER, (714) 754-5335 RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council accept Phase 1 of the Storm Drain Master Drainage Plan (SDMDP) update consisting of the Existing Conditions Assessment Report (ECAR) and the Proposed Drainage & Water Quality Improvements.

BACKGROUND:

In 2006, the City Council amended Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 15-64 (Title 15, Chapter III) to identify and put into effect a Storm Drain Master Drainage Plan (SDMDP). The 2006 SDMDP was approved by the City Council and analyzed the existing storm drain system throughout the city using a “Rational Method”. The detailed analysis aimed to model the effects of 25-year and 100-year design storms on the City’sstorm drain system. The 2006 SDMPD proposed storm drain upgrades and estimated storm drain improvement costs throughout the City.

On September 15, 2020, the City Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Q3 Consulting (Q3) to complete an update to the City's SDMDP. Similar to the 2006 SDMDP, the current update is divided into phases for a comprehensive and thorough analysis.

Phase 1 focuses on the hydrologic modeling, planning, design, and maintenance of the City's storm drain system as it operates today and proposes ranked improvements for future upgrades to the City’s storm drain system. Phase 1 includes an Existing Conditions Assessment Report (ECAR) and a Proposed Drainage and Water Quality Improvements report. The reports can be found here: Storm Drain System Master Plan | City of Costa Mesa (costamesaca.gov) <https://www.costamesaca.gov/government/departments-and-divisions/public-works/engineering/storm-drain-master- plan>
Phase 2 of the SDMDP is the City’sdrainage fee and Finance study update. This update is derived from proposed improvements outlined in Phase 1, current existing parcel land use types, and the City’s 2035 land use plan types with updated housing elements. It includes projected costs of upgrading regional flood control facilities, water quality facilities, and implementing storm water quality permit requirements. The Drainage Fee and Finance study is scheduled for completion by early 2025.

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Phase 3 of the SDMDP includes the design of the Westside improvement design plans and the design of advanced stormwater monitoring and warning systems. These specific designs are scheduled for completion by the end of 2025.

The first phase of the Storm Drain Master Plan update began with collecting new storm drain system maps and data throughout the City and then using that information to update the City's existing storm drain Geographic Information System (GIS). Q3's team updated the GIS to include drainage projects built since the 2006 SDMPD. With the completion of the updated GIS, a new hydraulic model of the existing condition of the City's current storm drain system could be developed. The computer model was generated with the latest storm drain analysis tools and storm drain system modeling software to identify and rank drainage “hotspots”throughout the City. The analysis focused on areas with the highest depth of ponding during a modeled 25-year design storm on major thoroughfares and roads with the highest potential impact on emergency services and essential facilities. The Existing Conditions Assessment Report (ECAR) provides the commentary, evaluation, and analysis of the existing storm drain system models and identifies and ranks stormwater drainage hotspots throughout the City.

Once staff reviewed and tentatively approved the ECAR, the next step involved developing the Proposed Drainage and Water Quality Improvements and the Storm Water Alternatives Improvement Maps (SWAIM). The stormwater alternative maps propose to upgrade or expand existing City facilities to accommodate designed stormwater flows. The drainage projects being proposed included pipe rehabilitation technologies, replacing sections of storm drain pipe, adding water quality features, and installing Best Management Practices (BMPs), such as infiltration galleries, diversion systems, capture and re-use, bio-filtration, detention/retention facilities, and proprietary capture and treatment systems. The proposed drainage improvements throughout the City will serve as the basis for the City's 20-year Stormwater Capital Improvement Program (CIP). They will be the basis for future drainage fees that will be developed and proposed in the next phase of the SDMDP Update.

ANALYSIS:

Two (2) community outreach meetings were held to review the progress of the SDMDP update with community stakeholders and to elicit feedback from the community.

The first community meeting was held on June 16, 2022, where Q3 and City staff presented the Existing Conditions Assessment Report (ECAR) to the community. Residents and local business owners were encouraged to review the ECAR report, present questions, and provide feedback. Q3 discussed and presented the preliminary priority ranking analysis at this meeting, which was then used to focus on those locations where stormwater alternatives are most justified.

The Storm Water Alternative Improvement Maps (SWAIM), which are part of the Proposed Drainage & Water Quality Improvements report, were presented and reviewed at the second community meeting scheduled on April 26, 2023. Based on the results of the ECAR, the purpose of this part of the drainage study was to evaluate the city drainage infrastructure using a more advanced stormwater modeling software and provide an alternative in identifying more economically feasible flood control solutions than proposed in the previous 2006 SDMDP.

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The City of Costa Mesa has two main watersheds. The Santa Ana River watershed is associated with the City's west side, and the Newport Bay watershed is related to the City's east side. In order to manage the large size of the City and these watersheds, the City is divided into four (4) areas of analysis, as shown below:

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Each area has its own set of alternative improvement maps and proposed stormwater system upgrades that improve upon the existing storm drain systems. The SWAIM also includes cost estimates for each area's proposed storm drain improvements. Additionally, the proposed drainage and water quality report also provides an estimated cost of maintaining/implementing water quality measures and an estimated cost of replacing aging corrugated metal pipes (CMP) throughout the City. A summary of the proposed storm drain improvement costs is listed below:

Many different storm drain systems were reviewed for improvement as part of the Storm Drain Master Drainage Plan update. Below is a location summary, by area, of the final Storm Drain Improvement locations:

West (W):
· W1 Fairview Park and its drainage area tributary to Canyon Park · W2 American Ave. tributary to Canyon Park
· W3 Monrovia Ave. and National Ave.
· W4 Pomona Ave. and West 17th St.
· W5 West 16th St.
· W6 Harbor Blvd. at Victoria St.
· W7 West 19th St. tributary to Banning Ranch
· W8 West 18th St. tributary to Banning Ranch
· W9 Maple Ave. and Miner St., neighborhood South of Costa Mesa Golf Course · W10 Wilson St. and Joann St.
· W11 Placentia Ave. near Fairview Park
North (N):
· N1 Harbor Blvd. North of Baker St.
· N2 Watson Ave.
· N3 Yukon Ave.
· N4 Salinas Ave. and Tulare Dr.
· N5 Gisler Ave. at the end of Iowa St.
· N6 Gisler Ave. East of Iowa St.
· N7 Iowa St. near New York Ave.
· N8 Mesa Verde Dr. West near Capri Ln.
· N9 Europa Dr. and Kornat Dr.

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East (North) [En]:
· En1 Fordham Dr.
· En2 Sonora Rd. and La Salle Ave.
· En3 Drake Ave., North of Sonora Rd.

East (South) [Es]:
· Es1 Santa Ana Ave. and local streets towards Cherry Lake · Es2 Westminster Ave. to 21st St.
· Es3 Orange Ave. to systems tributary to Cherry Lake
· Es4 21st St. at Newport Blvd. and Wilson St.
· Es5 Santa Ana Ave. and University Dr.
· Es6 East 20th St. and Costa Mesa St.
· Es7 East 18th St. at Rogers Pl. and Westminster Ave.

The proposed improvements and associated costs in the SDMDP update will form the basis of the upcoming drainage fee study that will investigate funding opportunities (e.g., grants, fee adjustments, etc.) and financing of future storm drain and water quality upgrades throughout the City.

Staff is recommending that the City Council accept Phase 1 of the SDMDP update.

ALTERNATIVES:

This item is administrative in nature, and there are no alternatives to be considered.

FISCAL REVIEW:

Phase 1 of the Storm Drain Master Plan has no direct fiscal impact to the City. It examines the existing condition of the City’sstorm drains and establishes a prioritization plan that estimates costs to improve the highest priority storm drains, citywide.

Phase 2 of the SDMDP will help determine the amount the City can collect from drainage fees for new development’s“fairshare”portion of the proposed citywide storm drain improvements. A finance study consultant will base its calculated drainage fees on a percentage of the proposed construction costs that represents new development’s “fair share” of proposed citywide storm drain improvements.

Financing the Storm Drain Improvements identified in the phase 1 of the Storm Drain Master Plan update is part of the next phase of work. A portion of proposed storm drain improvements will be funded by new drainage fees. Grant funds, state and federal funds and capital improvement funds may also be used in the future implementation of the improvements listed in phase 1 of the Storm Drain Master Drainage Plan update.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed this agenda report and approves it as to form.

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CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:

This project works toward achieving the following City Council goals:
· Maintain and Enhance the City’s Facilities, Equipment and Technology · Strengthen the Public’s Safety and Improve the Quality of Life CONCLUSION:

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CITY OF COSTA MESA
Agenda Report
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
File #: 24-301 Meeting Date: 8/6/2024
TITLE:

GENERAL PLAN (PSCR-24-0001) AND RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVE OVERLAY DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT SCREENING REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON A 1.77 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 220 VICTORIA PLACE (“VICTORIA PLACE”) DEPARTMENT: ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

DEPARTMENT/PLANNING DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: VICTOR MENDEZ, SENIOR PLANNER
CONTACT INFORMATION: VICTOR MENDEZ, SENIOR PLANNER, 714-754-5276 RECOMMENDATION:

Provide direction regarding whether or not a General Plan Amendment associated with the proposed development of 40 residential units should proceed for the property located at 220 Victoria Place. The General Plan Amendment would include adding an overlay (Residential Incentive Overlay District) to the property that would allow for residential development, pursuant to specific standards of Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section (CMMC) Chapter V, Article 12.

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City of Costa Mesa
Agenda Report

77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Item #: 24-301 Meeting Date: 8/6/2024
TITLE: GENERAL PLAN (PSCR -24-0001) AND RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVE OVERLAY DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT SCREENING REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON A 1.77 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 220 VICTORIA PLACE (“VICTORIA PLACE”)

DEPARTMENT: ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/PLANNING

DIVISION

PRESENTED BY: VICTOR MENDEZ, SENIOR PLANNER

CONTACT INFORMATION: VICTOR MENDEZ, SENIOR PLANNER, 714-754-5276

RECOMMENDATION:

BACKGROUND:

General Plan Amendment Screening

City Council Policy 500-2 establishes a procedure for processing privately-initiated General Plan Amendments. This procedure requires that the City Council screen the request prior to its acceptance for formal processing. If the City Council does not reject the proposal, the applicant can submit a formal application package that will include several other entitlement requests for review by the Planning Commission who will make a recommendation to the City Council.

Residential Incentive Overlay District Background

On September 20, 2016, the City Council passed Code Amendment CO -16-02 which established the Residential Incentive Overlay District . The Residential Incentive Overlay District is situated along Harbor and Newport Boulevards on properties with underlying General Plan land use designations of Commercial Residential, General Commercial or Medium Density Residential. The overlay was initially applied to 14 sites that were developed with marginal operating commercial uses (mainly motels, restaurants, gas stations, and auto services). The overlay added a land use option for residential development of up to 40 dwelling units per acre (du/acre) on these sites compared to the Commercial Residential (maximum of 17.4 du/acre), General Commercial (no residential permitted except in mixed- use developments), and the Medium Density Residential (maximum of 12 d u/acre) land use designations. The added overlay and higher densities were intended to incentivize redevelopment of 327

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these parcels. However, after the establishment of the Residential Incentive Overlay District, the City did not receive any interest from the 14 property owners to redevelop these properties.

Subsequently, on November 13, 2018, the City Council approved a General Plan and Zoning Code amendment to reduce the area of the Residential Incentive Overlay from 14 sites to only four areas; including: (1) 3205 Harbor Boulevard ( Vagabond Inn), (2) the southeast portion of Harbor Boulevard and Gisler Avenue (consisting of an existing hotel, gas station and restaurant) , (3) 2277 Harbor Boulevard (Lux Apartments), and (4) the southeast portion of Newport Boulevard and Albert Place (2250 Newport Boulevard (the Ali Baba Motel) and 2274 Newport Boulevard (the Mesa Vista Apartments)). At that time, the City Council also decreased the Residential Incentive Overlay District maximum allowable density to 30 du/acre and reduced the maximum allowable height to three stories.

The staff report, action report, and minutes of the meeting are available at the following links:

PROJECT SITE:

The project site is located on the north side of Victoria Place near the intersection of Victoria Street and Newport Boulevard. The project site consists of three adjacent properties with a total combined area of 1.77 acres (see the below Exhibit 1).

Exhibit 1 – Aerial Site Photo

220
Victoria
Place

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The project site is currently developed with several commercial buildings. The buildings are occupied by the following tenants:

Table 1 – Project Existing Tenants

Nearby development includes an 11-unit apartment project on an 0.83-acre lot (13.2 du/acre) and a 32-unit apartment project on 1.12-acre lot (28.6 du/acre) to the north. Commercial uses such as Herb’s Garage Auto Center are located to the west, Jiffy Lube to the south, and the Newport Victoria Plaza office building to the east. The project site is also positioned within a ½ mile walking distance to a mix of retail, restaurant, and shopping areas.

ANALYSIS:

The project site is designated “General Commercial” by the City’s Land Use Element of the General Plan, and is zoned “C2, General Business District.” These designations do not support a residential use of the property but instead allow for office and retail/service uses. However, the project site is located within a “Measure K” corridor that runs along Newport Boulevard. “Measure K” was passed by Costa Mesa voters on November 8, 2022, for the purpose of revitalizing commercial corridors by encouraging new housing in commercial and industrial areas while preserving the character of existing residential neighborhoods. Because the current property zoning does not allow for residential development, the applicant is requesting the City re-zone the property with a residential incentive overlay designation to allow for residential development. If approved, the applicant would develop 40 residential units.

The current C2, General Business District zoning is intended to accommodate a wide range of goods and services, often less compatible with residential or institutional settings. Conversely, the proposed Residential Incentive Overlay District permits new residential housing opportunities in strategic locations along Harbor Boulevard and Newport Boulevard.

The following entitlements are required for the proposed project:

Tenant Address & Suite Size (Square Feet) Use Type

220 Victoria St
Harvey’s Boat
Storage
B 1,400 Boat Storage and
Repair
Doug Alfred A 500 Storage
222 Victoria St
Allied Lighting A 6,834 Retail
234 Victoria St
Suburban Plumbing B 2,333 Contractor
House A 1,776 Vacant
236 Victoria St
Battery Mart A 5,500 Retail
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Re-Zone to Residential Incentive Overlay District

A Zoning Code Amendment is required to update the City’s Zoning Map with the Residential Incentive Overlay District for the site and to allow for residential development on the site. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 13-83.61, the intent of the Residential Incentive Overlay District is to “create new housing opportunities for residential development at strategic locations along Harbor Boulevard and Newport Boulevard that exhibit excellence in design, site planning, integration of uses and structures, and protect the integrity of neighboring development“.

Pursuant to the City’s Land Use Element, the Residential Incentive Overlay District expands development opportunities on commercial properties not developed to their full potential, or supporting outdated buildings and underperforming uses. The Residential Incentive Overlay District permits residential densities of up to 30 units per acre, which makes it an attractive option to encourage residential infill development that will help implement the State’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) goals. As an “overlay district”, the property’s base land use and zoning designations do not change. Pursuant to CMMC Section 13-83.64, development standards of the base zoning district still apply to properties that are designated with Residential Incentive Overlay District; however, are superseded by the overlay district standards when residential development is proposed.

As previously mentioned, in 2018, the City Council voted to significantly reduce the Residential Incentive Overlay area from 14 to generally four locations. Since then, only two of these sites have been developed : (1) The Lux Apartments, and (2) a section of the southeast portion of Newport Boulevard and Albert Place was converted from a “Motel 6” to apartments. (See the below Images).

Exhibit 2 - Lux Apartments (2277 Harbor Boulevard)

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Exhibit 3 - Mesa Vista Apartments (2274 Newport Boulevard)

Modifications to the General Plan Land Use Element “General Commercial” Land Use District

The existing Land Use designation of “General Commercial” does not need to be changed to facilitate the proposed Residential Incentive Overlay District for the project in that the General Plan Land Use Element specifies that the Residential Incentive Overlay District is a consistent zoning classification in the “General Commercial” Land Use District. However, a General Plan amendment is needed to modify the Land Use Element maps, figures, text and tables to update the Land Use Element to specifically identify the subject property with a Residential Incentive Overlay District designation. The proposed Land Use Element update would result in a fifth property location being designated with this “Overlay”, and enable residential development on the property up to 30 dwelling units per acre.

Tentative Tract Map

A tentative tract map subdivision is necessary to merge the existing properties and divide the property for individual ownership through the condominium subdivision process.

Master Plan

A Master Plan approval is required for all new development within the Residential Incentive Overlay District. The Master Plan process establishes the project’s design framework including consideration of deviations from standards in exchange for high-quality projects. As part of the Master Plan process, the project must comply with specific Master Plan findings.

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:

The applicant proposes 40 residential condominium units that are each approximately 2,300 square feet in area with a height of approximately 39 feet. The project proposes a density of 22.6 dwelling units per acre. Each unit includes a first-floor office area, restroom, and two-car garage. The second floor includes a living room, a kitchen, a dining area, a bathroom, and a covered balcony. The third floor living area has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a laundry area. In addition to a roof deck, 331

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each unit would also have private open space at the ground level. The proposed project includes 36 total attached duplex units, and four detached units proposed adjacent to Victoria Place. The units facing Victoria Place include direct pedestrian access to a proposed future public sidewalk (see the below proposed floor plans in Exhibits 4 and 5).

Exhibit 4 – Detached Unit Floor Plan

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Exhibit 5 – Duplex Floor Plans

Ingress and egress to the site would be provided by two driveways from Victoria Place. The project’s internal private drive aisles form an “H-shape” circulation pattern with garage doors facing towards the drive aisles. The duplexes located toward the interior of the site have front doors oriented on the side of the unit, facing the front doors of neighboring units. The project provides 10 guest parking spaces centrally located within the development, and 20 additional guest parking spaces located between units (see the below Exhibit 6 – Site Plan).

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Exhibit 6 – Site Plan

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Parking, Circulation and Trip Generation

Pursuant to the Residential Incentive Overlay District, required parking for the proposed residential units is based on the City’s Off-Street Parking Standards, Article 1 of the CMMC. The City’s Residential Off-Street Parking Standards require that units with three or more bedrooms provide 3.5 tenant parking spaces per unit and 0.5 guest parking spaces. Based on the proposed 40, three-bedroom unit project, a total of 160 off-street parking spaces is required. The applicant is proposing 110 parking spaces and therefore is deficient 50 required parking spaces. However, pursuant to the Residential Incentive Overlay District provisions, Section 13-83.63(e), a deviation from the required parking may be approved through the Master Plan process provided that the following findings can be made:

1. Strict interpretation and application of the overlay district's development standards would result in practical difficulty inconsistent with the purpose and intent of the General Plan, while the deviation to the regulation allows for a development that better achieves the purposes and intent of the General Plan;

2. The granting of a deviation results in a development which exhibits excellence in design, site planning, integration of uses and structures and compatibility standards for residential development; and

3. The granting of a deviation will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.

Staff believes that the above findings can be made in that the applicant is proposing a parking ratio of

2.75 parking spaces per unit. However if the City Council provides direction to proceed with the project, an analysis of parking demand will be provided with the Master Plan application review.

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) operates bus route 71 nearby with two bus stops located approximately 270 and 550 feet away. Bus Route 71 runs north-south generally along portions of Newport Boulevard and Red Hill Avenue from Newport Beach through Costa Mesa and into Irvine and Santa Ana and points beyond.

A Class-2 bike lane is provided on the east side of Newport Boulevard and Costa Mesa’s Public Works Department is planning to install a new bike lane along the west side of Newport Boulevard. In addition, there are three additional bicycle lanes in the immediate area located along Victoria Street, Newport Boulevard, and Fairview Road. These bicycle lanes are interconnected with the regional bicycle trail system and provide connections between Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and Santa Ana.

CMMC Section 13-275(e) indicates that any increase in traffic generation by a change of use that is required to obtain a discretionary permit, shall be subject to review by the appropriate reviewing authority, which may impose fees to address increased trip generation. If required, the fee collected is used to fund the City’s comprehensive transportation system improvement program. The purpose of the program is to ensure that the City’s transportation system has the capacity to accommodate additional trips. The Citywide Traffic Impact Fee related to new and expanding developments is determined using estimated Average Daily Trips (ADT), which is the combined total number of vehicular trips both in and out of a development generated throughout an average weekday. The applicant submitted a trip generation study that has been reviewed by the City’s Transportation Division. The trip generation study indicated that the project would result in approximately 364 daily trips and would generate more trips compared to the existing commercial uses. Therefore, a traffic 335

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impact fee will be required if the project proceeds. The fee calculation would be finalized during the building permit plan check process and be paid prior to building permit issuance.

Lastly, CMMC Section 13-275(a), specifies that “a traffic impact study shall be required for all development projects estimated by the Public Works Department to generate one hundred (100) or more vehicle trip ends during a peak hour.” The highest peak hour trips in either the AM or PM are used to estimate the number of vehicular trips generated both in and out of a new or expanded development, known as vehicle trip-ends during a peak hour. The City’s Transportation Services staff determined that the proposed project would result in approximately 24 AM and 33 PM peak hour trips, and thus a traffic study would not be required.

Fire and Emergency Access

If the project is accepted for processing, firefighter and apparatus access will be required throughout the project, and the applicant will work with the Fire Marshal to develop an acceptable project safety plan. The project’s incremental impact to fire life safety resources will also be evaluated. Based on the Fire and Rescue Department’s preliminary review of the project, there does not appear to be any significant issues that would preclude the project from moving forward.

Proposed Building Height and Architecture

Maximum building height in the Residential Incentive Overlay District is limited to three stories with rooftop terraces being permitted and not considered a story. The project proposes three-story units with a roof terrace (approximately 39 feet in total height). Although the project elevations show a fourth- story structure to access the roof terrace, If the City Council provides direction to proceed with the project, staff will continue to work with the applicant on the project design to ensure that the proposed project building height complies with the Residential Incentive Overlay District, or a project deviation is considered.

Exhibit 7 – Project Renderings

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The applicant submitted several exhibits that include contemporary project architectural styles. The project designs incorporate various offsets, articulations, and construction materials to enhance the buildings' aesthetic qualities. Details regarding the architectural style, materials used, building facades, as well as shade and shadow analysis, will be required and thoroughly reviewed with the future project application submission.

General Plan Consistency

The following project-applicable General Plan goals and policies should be reviewed and considered by the City Council in the context of the overall project as the Council considers whether or not to allow the proposed General Plan application to proceed:

Goal LU-1: A balanced community with a mix of land uses to meet resident and business needs.

The project will contribute to a balanced mix of uses in the area that includes providing additional housing opportunities, set among a variety of office, retail and service uses in the immediate area.

Policy LU-1.3: Strongly encourage the development of residential uses and owner-occupied housing (single-family detached residences, condominiums, townhouses) where feasible to improve the balance between rental and ownership housing opportunities.

The project proposes 40 new ownership housing units. The inclusion of 40 additional ownership units will improve the balance of rental and ownership housing in the City.

Policy C-6.12: Require that every new development project pay its share of costs associated with the mitigation of project generated impacts.

The project will be subject to the payment of development impact fees including, but not limited to, transportation improvements, drainage, and park facilities.

Policy HOU-3.4: Consider the potential impact of new housing opportunities and their impacts on existing residential neighborhoods when reviewing development applications affecting residential properties.

Two multi-family developments abut the project site to the north totaling 43 residential units (231- 233 Avocado Street – 11 units, and 241 Avocado Street – 32 units). The project is not anticipated to negatively impact the adjacent residential uses to the north with design considerations intended to protect privacy of adjacent residents and balance their exposure to both sun and shade.

Policy HOU-3.5: Encourage residential and mixed-use development along transportation routes and major commercial/mixed use corridors.

If accepted for processing, the project would be situated near the SR-55 freeway. Additionally, the site is close to Victoria Street and Newport Boulevard, both identified as Secondary Arterials in the Master Plan of Streets Highways (MPSH). Fairview Road, a Major Arterial connecting to Newport Boulevard, is also located within a short distance of the project site. 337

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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

The project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). As an infill development on a parcel less than five acres in size, the project may qualify for an exemption provided specified criteria are met. If the General Plan application is accepted for processing, staff will ensure compliance with CEQA including its streamlining provisions. However, if the project ultimately does not qualify for the exemption, then an initial study will be prepared to determine whether the project would result in environmental effects. The appropriate environmental document, which could be a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), Negative Declaration (ND), or an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will then be prepared. Appropriate environmental studies will recommend necessary and appropriate mitigation measures, to support the requisite environmental document.

ALTERNATIVES:

Since the screening process allows the applicant to consider the City Council’s initial comments and to refine the development concept based on Council feedback prior to submit tal of a land use application for review, and no decisions are made, there are no alternative actions for the City Council to consider.

FISCAL REVIEW:

There is no fiscal impact to the City associated with this item. However, approval of this request and the potential development of the 40 residential units will generate additional revenue such as property tax, sales tax, franchise tax, etc.

If the City Council directs staff to proceed wit h the project, a comprehensive project -specific fiscal analysis would be completed and would include an identification of both positive and negative fiscal impacts.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney has reviewed this report and has approved it as to form.

CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:

This item supports the following City Council Goal:

● Diversify, stabilize, and increase housing to reflect community needs.

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CONCLUSION:

The General Plan Screening is a preliminary requirement necessary to initiate processing an application for the proposed land use change and associated development. Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction as to whether or not to proceed with a General Plan Amendment request to implement the Residential Incentive Overlay District for the subject property for the development of housing, and other associated entitlements.

If the City Council allows the project to proceed to an entitlement application, submittal of applications for a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Code Amendment, Master Plan, and Tentative Tract Map, would be required. Entitlement processing would also include a comprehensive environmental review process and technical studies including infrastructure studies, noise study, water supply study, and a fiscal analysis.

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Victoria Place

WMC, LLC
1024 Bayside Drive, S uite 109
Newport Beach California 92660
July 17, 2024
Planning Department
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, C A 92626
To Whom it May Concern:

We are pleased to introduce you to an extraordinary development venture spearheaded by WMC, LLC Partners: the Master -Planned Residential Community on Victoria Place in the heart of Costa Mesa, California. This project is set to rejuvenate approximately 1.78 acres of land currently zoned C2, providing the city with a new sustainable and upscale development that aligns seamlessly with the city's progressive housing objectives. These residences will epitomize modern luxury - embracing contemporary aesthetics and energy efficiency and including state -of -the - art appliances and smart -home integrations - all ensuring a harmonious blend of comfort and technology.

Th is c ommunity is comprised of 40 single- family , three -story live/work homes, each featuring an average of 2 ,200 to 2 ,300 square feet of meticulously crafted living space. There are 18 live/work duplex units that make up the project interior, and four single mixed- use units fronting Victoria Place with first- floor retail uses and upper - level residential space. In addition to the contemporary interior spaces, all units feature ground- level fenced yards, multiple balconies and generous roof -top decks for the residents’ exclusive use and enjoyment. All units also include two -car enclosed garages with direct unit access, and there are numerous guest spaces distributed around the entire property.

This project will transition the current environment from the existing deteriorated retail buildings and storage yards in to a vibrant live/work community tailored to the needs of modern families and professionals. The private gated community will offer security and exclusivity , i nnovative design elements, and dedicated workspace areas – all emphasizing functionality and livability. O ur commitment to sustainability also extends beyond construction, with materials and energy systems incorporated into the design that further reduc e environmental impact s and enhance the overall quality of life. The community's exterior materials are influenced by contemporary modern design, but with an aesthetic of timeless elegance that will never go out of style.

Situated near major shopping facilities, the Back Bay, and the Costa Mesa ATTACHMENT 1
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Fairgrounds, with easy access to all major freeways, our community offers unparalleled convenience and connectivity to the surrounding community and beyond.

Residents will enjoy a lifestyle characterized by effortless access to urban amenities and recreational opportunities, making it an ideal destination for discerning individuals seeking the perfect balance of luxury and convenience, and r edefining upscale living in Costa Mesa.

Regar
ding the project itself, this is some of the pertinent zoning data:
• Lot Area: 1.77 AC
• Current Zone: C-2
• Proposed new Zone: PDR -HD
• Density/Units per AC: 22.6
• Total Number of Units: 40
o Live/Work: 36
o Mixed -Use Units: 4
• Enclosed Garage Spaces: 80
• Covered Open Parking Spaces: 9
• Uncovered Open Parking Spaces: 23
• Total Parking Spaces: 112
• Number of Stories: 3
• Max. Height: 39’ -6”
We ar
e excited about the prospect of collaborating with City Staff to bring this transformative vision to life and welcome any inquiries or discussions regarding the project.

Thank
you for your time and consideration regarding our proposal.

Si
ncerely ,
Tony
Weeda mm,

WMC,LLC
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City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Subject: Trip Generation Analysis for 220, 222, 224, 236 Victoria Place in the City of Costa Mesa
Infrastructure Group Inc (IGI) is pleased to submit a Trip Generation Analysis for the proposed de
velopment of 36 single family attached homes (18 duplexes) & 4 single family detached homes. Also, there will be four 300 square feet of retail spaces under the four single family homes for a total of 1,200 square feet.

The proposed project will occupy an approximately 1.8-acre site that is currently fully occupied with a mixture of retail, service, and storage uses. The project will continue to take access on Victoria Street.

Exhibit A shows the Trip Generation Table.

Exhibit B shows the Existing Site & project location.

Exhibit C shows a street view of the existing proposed site.

Exhibit D shows the proposed site plan layout.

INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, INC.
2672 N. Vista Crest Road
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 749-6386
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Exhibit A: Trip Generation Analysis
Land Use Source1 Quantity Units2
Peak Hour Trips
Daily
Morning Evening
Inbound Outbound Total Inbound Outbound Total
Trip Generation Rates per 1000 SF
ITE 215
ITE 210
ITE 822
ITE 110
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‐
‐
‐
DU
TSF
TSF
TSF

0.12 0.18

1.42 0.65

0.36 0.52

0.94 0.09

0.48 0.70

2.36 0.74

0.34 0.59

3.30 0.09

0.23 0.35

3.29 0.56

0.57 0.94

6.59 0.65

7.20 9.43

54.45 4.87
Single Family Attached Homes
Single‐Family Detached Housing
Strip Retail Plaza >40k
General Light Industrial
Proposed Project Trips
ITE 215
ITE 210
36 4
DU
DU
5 1
13 2
18 3
12 2
9 2
21 4
260
38 Single Family Attached Homes
Single‐Family Detached Housing
Strip Retail Plaza >40k

TOTAL PROPOSED PROJECT TRIPS
ITE 822 1,200 TSF 2
8 1
16 3
24 4
18 4
15 8
33 66
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Existing Trips To Be Displaced
(With Active Business License)
Strip Retail Plaza (222 Victoria, Allied
Lighting & Lamps)
Light Industrial Use (220 Victoria,
Harvey’s Boat Rental)
ITE 822
ITE 110
4,888
1,400
TSF
TSF
‐7
‐1
‐5
‐0
‐12
‐1
‐16
‐0
‐16
‐1
‐32
‐1
‐266
‐7
Net Project Trips Generated (Proposed Less Existing) 0 +11 +11 +2 -2 0 +91 Note – There are other warehouse storage uses on-site that generate a negligible amount of trips. 1 Source: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition, 2021. 2 DU = Dwelling Units; TSF = Thousand Square Feet
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Exhibit B: Existing Site & Project Location
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Exhibit C: Street View
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EXHIBIT D: SITE PLAN
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Infrastructure Group Inc.

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CITY OF COSTA MESA
Agenda Report
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
File #: 24-312 Meeting Date: 8/6/2024
TITLE:

UPDATES TO POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING AND COMPENSATION RELATED TO POLICE

RECRUIT, POLICE CADET, POLICE RESERVE OFFICER AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

POSITIONS
DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE- HUMAN RESOURCES & POLICE

DEPARTMENT
PRESENTED BY: KASAMA LEE, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER & RONALD

LAWRENCE, POLICE CHIEF
CONTACT INFORMATION: KASAMA LEE, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (714) 754- 5169
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council:

1. Authorize and approve staffing as follows:
a. Authorize an increase of 5.0 FTE for Police Cadet
b. Authorize an increase of 2.5 FTE for Police Reserve Officer

2. Approve Resolution Number 2024-XX establishing full-time pay rate and benefits for Police Recruit.

3. Approve Resolution Number 2024-XX revising the pay rate for Police Reserve Officer.

4. Appropriate $211,000 in the FY 2024/2025 Police Department’sGeneral Fund budget to cover the estimated costs of the additional 5.0 FTE Police Cadets.

BACKGROUND:

The Police Department is currently budgeted at 142 full-time sworn employees. Currently, there are 16 Police Officer vacancies. The department has seen a recent trend of officers with less than 10 years of service leave the department for other agencies, to be closer to their homes in other counties, and for jobs in the private sector. Additionally, there will continue to be retirements of tenured personnel over the next two years. Due to the current and anticipated future staffing losses,

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tenured personnel over the next two years. Due to the current and anticipated future staffing losses, the department has had to temporarily decrease staffing in several special assignments including traffic, investigations and community policing. The department is currently reviewing patrol staffing models to ensure that services to the community are maintained.

ANALYSIS:

In order to enhance our recruitment efforts and increase our applicant pool, the City is in the process of implementing hiring and referral incentives for Lateral Police Officers, Entry Level Police Recruits and Lateral and Entry Level Communications Officers. The Police Department, along with the Human Resources Division, are recommending additional changes to enable the Department to be more competitive in recruiting Police Recruits and to provide additional staffing support.

Increase Pay Rate and Convert Police Recruits from Part-Time Status to Full-Time Status Currently, Police Recruits are hired as un-represented part-time employees. They are employed as part-time employees for approximately six-months while they attend the Police Academy. Upon graduation from the police academy, they are converted to full-time Police Officers and are represented by the Costa Mesa Police Association.

A survey was conducted of 19 police agencies in Orange County and other neighboring counties. Of the 19 agencies, only three other agencies employ their Police Recruits as part-time employees. The remaining 16 agencies employ their Police Recruits as full-time employees. In addition, the current pay rate for the City of Costa Mesa’sPolice Recruits is $30 per hour. The range of pay rates for agencies surveyed was: $31.00 - $49.75 per hour, with the average pay rate of $39.94 per hour. Of our contiguous agencies (Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, Santa Ana, OC Sheriffs) only one agency employs their Police Recruits as part-time employees and the average pay rate for these agencies is $39.21 per hour.

The Police Department and the Human Resources Division are recommending that the Police Recruit pay rate be increased to $40 per hour and that Police Recruit positions be converted to unrepresented full-time employees with benefits similar to the Costa Mesa Police Association. Upon graduation from the police academy, they will be promoted to the Police Officer classification and be represented by the Costa Mesa Police Association.

Police Recruit applicants often apply to more than one agency and often make their final agency selection based on the agency with highest pay and most advantageous benefits package.

Increasing the pay rate for Police Recruits and converting the position from part-time to full-time will make the City more attractive in comparison with other local agencies. Since these positions essentially underfill vacant Police Officer positions until they are filled, there is no anticipated fiscal impact for this request.

Increase Staffing for Police Cadets
The Police Department currently has nine (9) part-time Police Cadets. Police Cadets offer a variety of public safety services, such as support for special events, and general enforcement, such as parking control. These key positions increase public safety coverage and alleviate patrol officers workloads.

Staff is requesting to add ten part-time, the equivalent of five (5) full-time employees (5 FTE) to continue to alleviate patrol officers and increase their time on patrol. Each Police Cadet costs an

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continue to alleviate patrol officers and increase their time on patrol. Each Police Cadet costs an estimated $21,100 per year, as they are part-time and do not have the fully burdened expense as full- time equivalents. The total annual fiscal impact is estimated at $211,000 for the ten (10) part-time positions. Staff is requesting an increase to the FY 2024/2025 General Fund budget for the Police Department.

Increase Pay Rate and Staffing for Police Reserve Officer Under the California Reserve Peace Officer Program (RPOP), reserve officers work with full-time regular police officers to provide law enforcement services at the city, county, district and state levels.

The Police Department employees Level I Reserve Officers who may work alone and perform the same duties as a full-time regular police officer. The Police Department currently employs six (6) Police Reserve Officers who assist with investigation case follow up and closures, vacation coverage, special event shirts and sergeant at arms duties.

The current pay rate for Police Reserve Officer is $38.00 per hour and was established in July 2014.

There has been no increase to the pay rate in the last ten years. All other City positions have received multiple increases since 2014. The Police Department and the Human Resources Division are recommending that the Police Reserve Officer pay rate be increased to $42.50 per hour to make the City more attractive to applicants and to address internal alignment with the recommended Police Recruit pay rate.

The addition of five (5) part-time, which is the equivalent of 2.5 full-time employees (2.5 FTE) Police Reserve Officers will assist in supplementing staff while the department is experiencing staffing shortages. There are currently a number of former police safety employees who left employment with the City for private sector opportunities who are interested in remaining employed with the City in a Police Reserve Officer capacity. Each part- time Reserve Officers is estimated at $47,000 per year.

However, as these positions are essentially underfilling vacant police officer positions; thereby utilizing salary savings from these vacant positions to fund this additional request. As such, there is no fiscal impact related to this request.

Changes for Communications Officer Positions
The Police Department is currently budgeted at 21 Full-Time Communication Officer positions (Communications Officers, Senior Communication Officers and Communication Supervisors). There are currently seven Full-Time Communication Officer vacancies. The Police Department and Human Resources Division will be presenting recommendations regarding updates to staffing, compensation and benefits at a future council meeting.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council can provide alternative direction to staff regarding Police Department staffing and compensation for Police Recruit, Police Cadet and Police Reserve Officer.

FISCAL REVIEW:

The FY 2024/2025 Police Department’sGeneral Fund budget has sufficient funding to cover the Police Recruits and Police Reserve Officers, as both these classifications essentially underfill fully funded Police Officer positions. The Police Cadets offer a much-needed reprieve for the Police Officers in their day to day public safety roles; however, the estimated impact for each Cadet is

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Officers in their day to day public safety roles; however, the estimated impact for each Cadet is $21,100; or a total of $211,000 annually for all ten (10) requested positions. As such, staff is requesting an additional budget appropriation in the Police Department’s budget to cover this increase.

Police Cadets cover special events throughout the City, and is fully reimbursed by the promoter of the event. Therefore, the General Fund special events revenues is estimated to increase to cover this additional expense.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City’s special counsel, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW) and City Attorney’s Office have reviewed the resolutions and this report and approved them as to form.

CONCLUSION:

The proposed updates support the City’sStrategic Plan Goals to recruit and retain high quality staff and strengthen the Public’sSafety and Improve the Quality of Life. Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Authorize and approve staffing as follows:
a. Authorize an increase of 5.0 FTE for Police Cadet
b. Authorize an increase of 2.5 FTE for Police Reserve Officer

2. Approve Resolution Number 2024-XX establishing full-time pay rate and benefits for Police Recruit.

3. Approve Resolution Number 2024-XX revising the pay rate for Police Reserve Officer.

4. Appropriate $211,000 in the FY 2024/2025 Police Department’s General Fund budget to cover the estimated costs of the additional 5.0 FTE Police Cadets.

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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,

CALIFORNIA REVISING THE PAY RANGES AND ESTABLISHING BENEFITS FOR

THE POLICE RECRUIT CLASSIFICATION

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, AND DECLARES AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, the City employs part-time Police Recruits who attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) certified police academy in preparation to assume the responsibilities of a police officer upon successful completion of the police academy; and WHEREAS, in order to attract high quality candidates for the Police Recruit position, the City Council desires to increase the payrate for Police Recruits and convert Police Recruits to full-time status; and
WHEREAS, Police Recruits will be provided full-time benefits in alignment with the Costa Mesa Police Association; and
WHEREAS, Police Recruits are currently unrepresented part-time employees and will continue to be unrepresented upon conversion to full-time employees; and WHEREAS, upon successful completion of the police academy, Police Recruits will be promoted to the Police Officer classification and be represented by the Costa Mesa Police Association; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa as follows:

SECTION 1. The following pay ranges and monthly rates of pay for the identified job classification are hereby established and placed under the Police Recruit Salary Schedule effective the pay period that includes August 11, 2024.

Class Class Title Salary Grade Step
Code Plan 1
0709 Police Recruit PDR 575 $6,933 Monthly $83,196 Annual $40.00 Hourly

SECTION 2: The Police Recruit classification will maintain a 16.30% salary differential with Step 1 of the Police Officer classification.

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SECTION 3: The fringe benefits, City Rules and Regulations and other employment conditions for employees represented by the Costa Mesa Police Association shall also apply to unrepresented Police Recruits except as noted below.

SECTION 4: The City of Costa Mesa has contracted with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits to eligible City employees. Employees will contribute towards the employee and employer contribution as follows

A. Classic Members - Employees Subject to the 2.5% @ 55 formula:

These employees will pay the full CalPERS member contribution equal to eight percent (8%) of compensation earnable towards their CalPERS member contribution. As a result, the City pays and reports zero percent (0 %) of compensation earnable as an Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) under Government Code section 20636(c)(4) pursuant to section 20691.

Classic member employees subject to the 2.5%@55 formula pay 1% of compensation earnable pursuant to Government Code section 20516(a).

B. Classic Members - Employees Subject to the 2%@60 formula:

These employees will pay the full CalPERS member contribution equal to seven percent (7%) of compensation earnable towards their CalPERS member contribution. As a result, the City pays and reports zero percent (0 %) of compensation earnable as an Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) under Government Code section 20636(c)(4) pursuant to section 20691.

Classic mem ber employees subject to the 2%@60 formula pay 2% of compensation earnable pursuant to Government Code section 20516(a).

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C. New Members - Employees Subject to the 2%@62 formula:

These employees are responsible for paying the employee contribution of one- half of the total normal cost of the plan (rounded to the nearest quarter of one- percent), as defined by CalPERS in their annual valuation, thr ough a payroll deduction. This amount is determined by CalPERS each year.

New member employees will cost share (pursuant to Government Code section 20516(f), a percentage of pensionable compensation that when combined with the payment of their employee/member contribution will equal nine percent (9%) of pensionable compensation.

SECTION 5. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy, a Police Recruit will promote to Police Officer and be subject to the CMPA MOU and an eighteen-month probationary period, starting from the date of promotion.

SECTION 6 . Police Recruits are eligible for the Long Term Disability benefit provided to non-safety employees after thirty (30) days. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy and promotion to Police Officer, employee will be eligible for the Long Term Disability benefit provided to safety employees covered under the CMPA MOU.

SECTION 7. The CMPA discipline procedure, including any rights stemming from the Police Officer Bill of Rights do not apply to Police Recruits.

SECTION 8. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby rescinded.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August, 2024.

______________________________
John Stephens, Mayor

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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

______________________________ ______________________________ Brenda Green, City Clerk Kimberly Hall Barlow, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss

CITY OF COSTA MESA )

I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 2024-XX and was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on the 6th day of August, 2024, by the following roll call vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 7th day of August, 2024.

__________________________
Brenda Green, City Clerk

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Attachment 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA REVISING THE RATES OF PAY FOR PART-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, AND DECLARES AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, on June 18, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-33 revising the pay ranges for part-time job classifications; and WHEREAS, on December 7, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021- 52 revising pay ranges in the Community Services Leader and Lifeguard series; and WHEREAS, on March 21, 2023, the City Council repealed and replaced Resolution No. 2021 -52 with Resolut ion 2023 -16 further revising pay ranges in the Community Services Leader and Lifeguard series; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-48 revising pay ranges for and renaming the existing “Police Aide” as the “Police Cadet” classification; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024 -12 revising pay ranges for Interns and establishing the new classification of Graduate Intern; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Resolution No. 19-33 to revise the pay ranges for the classifications specified herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa as follows:

SECTION 1. The following pay rate for the identified job classifications is hereby established and placed under the Part-Time Salary Schedule effective August 11, 2024.

The hourly rate of pay may also be in increments between the hourly minimum and maximum pay step.

Class Class Title Grade Step
Code 1
701 Police Reserve Officer 579 $42.50 Hourly

SECTION 3. Except as modified by this Resolution, Resolutions No. 19-33, 2023- 16, 2023-48 and 2024-12 shall remain in full force and effect.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August, 2024.

______________________________
John Stephens, Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

______________________________ ______________________________ Brenda Green, City Clerk Kimberly Hall Barlow, City Attorney

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss

CITY OF COSTA MESA )

I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 2024 -XX and was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on the 6th day of August, 2024, by the following roll call vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 7th day of August, 2024.

__________________________
Brenda Green, City Clerk

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CITY OF COSTA MESA
Agenda Report
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
File #: 24-284 Meeting Date: 8/6/2024
TITLE:

COSTA MESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FINANCIAL SUPPORT
DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
PRESENTED BY: HADASSA JAKHER, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER CONTACT INFORMATION: HADASSA JAKHER, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER (714)754-4885
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council authorize the use of City Manager contingency funds to provide relief to the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce due to the financial impacts of COVID-19 and the loss of revenue.

BACKGROUND:

In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic established a state of emergency across the nation, with many local and state governments releasing guidelines for distancing and limiting gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

On March 4, 2020, Executive Order N-25-20 allowed “state and local public health officials may, as they deem necessary in the interest of public health, issue guidance limiting or recommending limitations upon attendance at… mass events.” Social distancing requirements and limits on event attendance lasted well into 2022, with various industries being impacted depending on the coronavirus levels experienced in one’s county of residence. On February 28, 2023, Governor Newsom officially ended the state of emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Exhibit A: Presentation Slide from reStore Costa Mesa Meeting on 3/4/21

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In addition to the social distancing guidelines that did not allow for events, many businesses were impacted financially, especially those businesses most prominent in Costa Mesa. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, one of the most impacted business industries was the restaurant and food service industry - 36% percent of establishments in this industry, employing 5.7 million workers across the United States, experienced a government-mandated closure.

Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce
The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce hosts a wide array of networking events for its members, including annual signature events such as the State of the City, the Les Miller Student Scholarship Program & Awards Dinner, and the Community Golf Tournament.

A renowned “foodiedestination,”one of the primary and well-known industries in Costa Mesa is the restaurant and food service industry. Likewise, a majority of members that are part of the Chamber are restaurant businesses, second only to retail business members. Furthermore, the largest category of Chamber members falls into the “smallbusiness”category, employing between 1 and 5 employees.

ANALYSIS:

In light of the significant loss of revenue the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce experienced in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic that they continue to recover from, the Chamber is requesting financial support from the City of Costa Mesa in the estimated amount of $123,759. The additional funds will ensure the Chamber continues to serve as a vital community partner and provide important support to the business community.

The Chamber’sprimary revenue streams are events and membership dues. These two categories were severely impacted during 2020 and 2021. The combined 2020 and 2021 loss in events revenue was $119,439 and memberships revenue was $133,131.

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Events
The Chamber’sannual events, critical to annual revenue, were either canceled or highly impacted by COVID-19 local health guidelines. In fact, in 2020, the Chamber saw a shocking 84% decrease in net events revenue compared to 2019.

Memberships
Additionally, due to the financial challenges faced by many businesses, a large number of Chamber members were unable to afford their membership fees. To support these financially challenged businesses, the Chamber provided credits, allowing them to maintain access to Chamber benefits.

However, compared to pre-pandemic membership revenue, there was still a decrease in 2020 by 44% and in 2021 by 17%.

Exhibit B: Costa Mesa Chamber Lost Revenue for Calendar Years 2020 & 2021

CHAMBER
EVENTS
Yr to Yr Diff Yr to Yr Diff Combined
Loss
2019 2020 2021 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2021 2020 & 2021
Gross Income $210,704 $30,899 $114,190 ($179,805) ($96,514) Total Expense $99,518 $13,147 $29,008 ($86,371) ($70,510) Net (Total) $111,187 $17,752 $85,182 ($93,435) ($26,005) ($119,439) MEMBERSHIP Yr to Yr Diff Yr to Yr Diff Combined
Loss
2019 2020 2021 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2021 2020 & 2021
Total Revenue $215,375 $120,233 $177,385 ($95,142) ($37,990) ($133,131) ALTERNATIVES:

City Council may choose not to provide financial support to the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, which will severely limit the types of activities that they are able to conduct.

FISCAL REVIEW:

The requested support estimated at $123,759 would be funded through the City Manager’s contingency budget in Non-Department in the General Fund (Fund 101).

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed the report and approves it as to form.

CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:

This item supports the City Council’s goal to Strengthen the Public’s Safety and Improve the Quality of Life by providing a key member of the business community with funds needed to provide assistance to local and small businesses.

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CONCLUSION:

Staff recommend the City Council Authorize the use of City Manager contingency funds to provide relief to the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce due to the financial impacts of COVID-19 and the loss of revenue.

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June 19, 2024
Lori Ann Farrell Harrison
City Manager
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
RE
: Request for Financial Support from ARPA Local Relief Funds and Recovery Act Dear Ms. Farrell Harrison,
I am writing on behalf of the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce requesting financial support of $123,759 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Relief Funds and Recovery Act administered by the City of Costa Mesa. This request is made in light of the significant loss of revenue the Chamber experienced during the years 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Chamber’s primary revenue streams, membership dues, and events, were severely impacted during this period. Due to the financial challenges faced by many businesses, a large number of our members were unable to afford their membership fees. To support these financially challenged businesses, the Chamber provided credits, allowing them to maintain access to Chamber benefits. Consequently, the net revenue loss from membership dues was $95,142 in 2020 and $37,990 in 2021, resulting in a combined total loss of $133,131.

Additionally, the Chamber’s annual events, which are critical to our annual revenue, were highly impacted by COVID-19, and by staff reductions. Our key signature events, such as the annual golf tournament, the annual Student Achievement Awards Dinner, and the Mayor’s annual State of the City Luncheon, as well as supplementary events like the Leadership Forum and Speaker Series, were all significantly affected. The net revenue loss from these events amounted to $93,435 in 2020 and $26,005 in 2021, totaling a combined loss of $119,439.

In total, the financial impact of COVID-19 on the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce resulted in a loss of $252,570. The requested financial support of $123,759 from the ARPA Local Relief Funds would provide the Chamber with much-needed financial assistance to recover from these losses and ensure the Chamber's current and future growth. This funding will help us continue to support local businesses, foster economic development, and enhance the overall well-being of our community.

We deeply appreciate the City of Costa Mesa’s consideration of our request. Your support will make a significant difference in our ability to serve the business community during these challenging times.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued commitment to the prosperity of Costa Mesa.

Sincerely,
President and CEO
Attachments
1870 Harbor Blvd., Ste. 105 Costa Mesa CA Ph: (714) 885-9090 www.costamesachamber.com 375
Yr to Yr Diff Yr to Yr Diff Combined Loss
MEMBERSHIP 2019 2020 2021 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2021 2020 & 2021 Total Revenue$215,375 $120,233 $177,385 ($95,142) ($37,990) ($133,131) Yr to Yr Diff Yr to Yr Diff Combined Loss
CHAMBER EVENTS 2019 2020 2021 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2021 2020 & 2021 Event Gross Inc $210,704 $30,899 $114,190 ($179,805) ($96,514) Tot Event Exps $99,518 $13,147 $29,008 ($86,371) ($70,510) Net $111,187 $17,752 $85,182 ($93,435) ($26,005) ($119,439) ($252,570)
Costa Mesa Chamber Lost Revenue for Calendar Yrs 2020 & 2021 Total Combined Loss
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
Agenda Report
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
File #: 24-279 Meeting Date: 8/6/2024
TITLE:

APPROVE PROPOSED DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS FOR SHALIMAR PARK
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: SEUNG YANG, P.E., CITY ENGINEER, (714) 754-5335 RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council approve the conceptual park design Plan B, and provide staff direction on the Parks and Community Services Commission recommendation to include restroom facilities, for the proposed improvements at Shalimar Park, 782 Shalimar Drive, Costa Mesa.

BACKGROUND:

Shalimar Park is located in the Westside neighborhood of Costa Mesa along Shalimar Drive between Wallace Avenue and Placentia Avenue. The park was dedicated in January 1999, and despite its relatively small size, less than half-acre, the current park includes a playground featuring elements for young children, trees, a seating area and benches. The park is situated between two apartment complexes and is an essential part of the community in serving the nearby underserved residents with recreational amenities in an area of the City that is deficient in public park amenities.

The City secured state grant funding through State Senator David Min for various parks and $1 million was allocated for Shalimar Park Improvements as part of Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget. The proposed improvements will expand the park area, and enhance the playground equipment, play area, landscaping, irrigation, lighting, and supporting facilities.

In 2023, the City contracted with Pat West, LLC, and City Fabrick to prepare conceptual design options and conduct several community outreach meetings for the Shalimar Park improvements. The preliminary park design options were presented and discussed at the City’sParks and Community Services (PACS) Commission on August 10, 2023.

On January 16, 2024, the City Council selected Community Works Design Group (CWDG) as the consultant to provide design services for the Shalimar Park improvements.

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ANALYSIS:

The City’sconsultant, CWDG, based on input from prior community meetings, developed conceptual plans for Shalimar Park. The proposed plans consider expansion of the park into the street by creating a large bulbout. In addition, a raised crosswalk was added at the park entrance to enable improved pedestrian accessibility. Other measures such as speed humps will be added to the east of the park to slow speeds in the vicinity of the park.

A community outreach meeting was held on May 17, 2024 at Shalimar Park to review conceptual plans. Meeting notices were distributed to residents in the surrounding area and also through social media. The meeting attracted a large number of residents and stakeholders, who shared their opinions and ideas on the conceptual plans. CWDG and City staff presented design boards with various options. Community members were encouraged to provide their comments as well as indicate their preference of various features using “dot”stickers. In addition, for those who could not attend the community outreach meeting, City-sponsored online survey was commissioned to obtain additional input.

Based on input received on the conceptual plans, CWDG prepared two options: Plan A and Plan B, which are shown in Attachments 1A and 1B. Many residents indicated that the park should have a soccer theme incorporated into the aesthetics of the park, which is reflected in both plans A and B.

Plan A features a layout consisting of an expanded playground with added swing gliders and picnic tables. Plan B features a prominent grassy area in front of the park, which accentuates the open space aspect of this small park. The community responses are reflected in Attachments 2A and 2B.

City staff and CWDG presented the conceptual plans, park themes, and park components for the Shalimar Park expansion to the Parks and Community Services (PACS) Commission on June 27, 2024 for their review and recommendation for City Council approval. While several comments expressed support for the project, they requested inclusion of restrooms as part of the park expansion.

The PACS Commission passed a motion to recommend to the City Council to accept Plan B and to consider the option to design and install restroom facilities.

Restroom facilities were not included in the scope of the project as the intent of the project was to maximize the use of space to enhance recreational and open space opportunities for park patrons.

The total park area is approximately 6,900 square feet or 0.16 acre. The inclusion of a restroom would increase the scope of work, require additional funding and a re-design of the park to accommodate a restroom. This would also result in a reduction of park amenities such as the removal of swings, mini-pitch soccer field, or open space. Furthermore, during the community outreach meeting on May 17, 2024, a significant majority of the community voiced opposition to the installation of public restrooms at Shalimar Park.

The total estimated cost of the project as currently proposed in the conceptual layout is approximately $1.5 million. Providing a restroom will require a re-design at a cost of approximately $30,000 and additional construction cost of approximately $350,000.

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Following PACS meeting, the project plans for mini-pitch were modified to add a handball court as an additional amenity. Upon the approval of the design concept and theme by the City Council, staff will instruct CWDG to proceed with the final design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

This park project is in alignment with the City Council’sStrategic Plan objective to identify strategies to increase park access with a focus on the Westside of Costa Mesa. As previously mentioned, Shalimar Park is 6,900 square feet, and an expansion of this park is desirable as the proposed design is limited due to space constraints. Staff will continue to seek land acquisition opportunities that would help expand open space opportunities on the Westside. Should a land acquisition opportunity arise, staff will be prepared to develop a design concept that complements the proposed Shalimar Park design and park components.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council may choose to provide suggestions to revise the proposed conceptual design plan or recommend staff to pursue a different design plan. Staff does not recommend this alternative as this would significantly delay the project, as well as increase costs. This project is funded by a state earmark with reporting requirements with a deadline to expend all funds by January 31, 2026.

FISCAL REVIEW:

Funds are available from the $1.0 million state budget earmarked from state Senator David Min adopted in Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget and approximately $1.3 million in other City funds for Shalimar Park budgeted in prior fiscal years.

LEGAL REVIEW:

This City Attorney’s Office has reviewed this agenda report and approves it as to form.

CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:

This project works towards achieving the following City Council goals:
· Strengthen the Public’s Safety and Improve the Quality of Life. · Maintain and Enhance the City’s Infrastructure, Facilities, Equipment, and Technology.

CONCLUSION:

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Plan A
ATTACHMENT 1A
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Plan A
Entry Arbor
ATTACHMENT 1A
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Plan A
Cul-de-sac Improvements
ATTACHMENT 1A
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Plan A
Park Entrance
ATTACHMENT 1A
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Plan A
Security Lighting
ATTACHMENT 1A
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Plan A
Playground
ATTACHMENT 1A
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Plan A
Security Lighting
ATTACHMENT 1A
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Plan A
Mini-Pitch Soccer with Basketball Hoop
ATTACHMENT 1A
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Plan A
Picnic Area & Mini-Pitch Soccer with
Basketball Hoop
ATTACHMENT 1A 388
Plan A
Security Lighting
ATTACHMENT 1A
389
Plan A
Playground
ATTACHMENT 1A
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Conceptual Plan B
Plan B
ATTACHMENT 1B
391
ATTACHMENT 1B
392
Plan B
Entry Arbor
ATTACHMENT 1B
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Plan B
Cul-De-Sac Improvements
ATTACHMENT 1B
394
Plan B
Front Entry
ATTACHMENT 1B
395
Plan B
Playground
ATTACHMENT 1B
396
Plan B
Park Entrance
ATTACHMENT 1B
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Plan B
Playground
ATTACHMENT 1B
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Plan B
Security Lighting
ATTACHMENT 1B
399
Plan B
Mini-Pitch Soccer with Handball Court
ATTACHMENT 1B
400
Plan B
Mini-Pitch Soccer with Handball Court
ATTACHMENT 1B
401
Plan B
Security Lighting
ATTACHMENT 1B
402
Plan B
Playground
ATTACHMENT 1B
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ASPHAL T PAVEMENT MARKINGS (MARCACIONES EN PAVIMENTO ASFAL TICO)

DECORA TIVE BARRIERS (BARRERAS DECORATIVAS)
OPTION A: NO PAVEMENT MARKINGS
OPCIÓN A: SIN MARCAS EN EL PAVIMENTO
OPTION B: WHITE PAVEMENT MARKINGS
OPCIÓN B: MARCAS BLANCAS EN EL PAVIMENTO
OPTION C: VIBRANT COLOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS
OPCIÓN C: MARCAS EN EL PAVIMENTO DE COLORES VIBRANTES
OPTION A: FRUIT
OPCIÓN A: FRUTA
OPTION B: SPORTS
OPCIÓN B: DEPORTES
OPTION C: PEBBLES
OPCIÓN C: GUIJARROS
ATTACHMENT 2A
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PLA YGROUND STYLE (ESTILO DE PARQUE INFANTIL)

SHADE STRUCTURES (ESTRUCTURAS DE SOMBRA)
OPTION A: LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES ‘FORMA’
OPCIÓN A: LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES (MARCA) ‘FORMA’
OPTION C: DYNAMO ROPE COURSE
OPCIÓN C: DYNAMO (MARCA) CURSO DE CUERDA
OPTION B: STAGGERED HEIGHT LASER-CUT STEEL LEAF
OPCIÓN B: HOJA DE ACERO CORTADA POR LÁSER EN ALTURA

ESCALONADA
OPTION B: PLAYWORLD ‘PLAYCUBES’
OPCIÓN B: PLAYWORLD (MARCA) ‘CUBOS DE JEUGO’
OPTION C: STAGGERED HEIGHT PLANTING
OPCIÓN C: PLANTACIÓN EN ALTURA ESCALONADA
OPTION A: VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL LASER-CUT STEEL
OPCIÓN A: ACERO VERTICAL Y HORIZONTAL CORTADO CON LÁSER ATTACHMENT 2A
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SWINGS (COLUMPIOS DE JUEGOS)
OPTION A: ARCHWAY
OPCIÓN A: ARCO
OPTION C: VERTICAL
OPCIÓN C: VERTICAL
OPTION B: BENCH SWING
OPCIÓN B: COLUMPIO DE BANCO
OPTION B: PLANTED TRELLIS
OPCIÓN B: ENREJADO PLANTADO
OPTION C: GAMETIME ‘EXPRESSIONS’
OPCIÓN C: GAME TIME ‘EXPRESIONES’
OPTION A: TRADITIONAL
OPCIÓN A: TRADICIONAL
ATTACHMENT 2A
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PARK THEME (MARCA VECINAL PARA PARQUE)
OPTION A: SEATWALL
OPCIÓN A: PARED DEL ASIENTO
OPTION C: COLUMNS
OPCIÓN C: COLUMNAS DE ARTE
OPTION B: ART/CREATIVITY
OPCIÓN B: ARTE/CREATIVIDAD
OPTION B: ART WALL
OPCIÓN B: PARED DE ARTE
OPTION C: NATURE
OPCIÓN C: NATURALEZA
OPTION A: AGRICULTURE
OPCIÓN A: AGRICULTURA
ATTACHMENT 2A
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ATTACHMENT 2B
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Costa Mesa City Council
August 6, 2024