INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF
BEEKEEPING ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3
October 1, 2024
2 BEEKEEPING ORDINANCE
HISTORY
The Costa Mesa Municipal Code does not allow for beekeeping within the City.
Based upon community interest, the Police Department’s Animal Services Unit, with assistance from the Animal Services Committee, is submitting a Beekeeping Ordinance for City Council’s consideration.
INTENT
The intent of the ordinance is to authorize beekeeping subject to certain requirements intended to avoid problems that may otherwise be associated with beekeeping in populated areas.
3 BEEKEEPING PROPERTY AND HIVES
REQUIREMENTS
• Only permitted on properties within an R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning District.
• No domesticated hives allowed on single-family residential property less than 3,000 square feet.
• Single-family residential properties 3,000 sf to 7,000 sf are limited to one (1) domesticated hive.
• Single-family residential properties over 7,000 sf may be authorized to have up to two (2) domesticated hives.
• All domesticated bees shall be kept in domesticated hives consisting of moveable frames which shall be kept and maintained in usable condition. 4 BEEKEEPING ORDINANCE PERMIT
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
• Application with associated fee
• Proof of notification to adjacent property owners
• City staff will review permit and inspect property to ensure compliance • Valid for 2 years
REQUIREMENTS AFTER ISSUANCE OF PERMIT:
• Beehive signage at property access points
• Register hives with Agricultural Commissioner of Orange County as required by law
• Attend beginning beekeeper course from reputable source • Abide by Costa Mesa Residential Beekeeping Best Practices 5 APPEALS / REVOCATION OF PERMIT
• The ordinance establishes control measures for revocation of a permit should the bees or hive become a public nuisance. This includes a complaint from a person residing on a neighboring property with proof of a medically certified allergy to sting of bees.
• Appeal procedures for the beekeeping ordinance and special animal permit have been updated to be consistent and improve efficiency. 6 PERMIT APPLICATION AND SITE PLAN
7 RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends:
• City Council adopt an ordinance amending Title 3 (Animal Regulations) of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code by amending Chapter I (in general) and
• Chapter VI (Special Animal Permit) to provide for beekeeping and to clarify appeal procedures for special animal permits
Questions?
Bee Aware
OCTOBER 1, 2024
CONTRACT AMENDMENTS TO
ALLOW EVICTION PREVENTION
SERVICES
2 BACKGROUND
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URGENCY ORDINANCE
• November 7, 2023 – The City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2023-04, increasing tenant protections regarding no-fault evictions. o Additionally, the Council awarded $300,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to Serving People In Need (SPIN) and Families Forward (FF) to provide supplemental case management and financial assistance to
households facing no-fault eviction.
Specifically:
o Up to $500 in moving-related expenses (i.e., moving van, boxes, dumpster, etc.)
o Financial assistance for security/utility deposits and future rental assistance
o Housing retention services to ensure stability in their new home
3 BACKGROUND
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EVICTION DATA
March 26, 2024 – September 17, 2024
• The City received notice of eleven (11) no-fault evictions:
• Two (2) involved a breach of the lease and did not qualify • Five (5) were voided due to noncompliance with the Ordinance • Four (4) were upheld, resulting in the eviction of ten (10) households • Of the ten (10) households, only four (4) requested supplemental financial assistance and were referred to SPIN and FF.
• In serving these four (4) households, SPIN and FF expended less than $7,000 of the $300,000 awarded, leaving a balance of roughly $293,000.
4 BACKGROUND
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RENTAL ASSISTANCE
June 21, 2022 – June 18, 2024
• The City Council awarded Mercy House $2,050,000 to provide financial assistance to Costa Mesa residents at risk of eviction due to nonpayment of rent. Specifically:
• Assisted 121 households (287 individuals)
• 35 households currently enrolled w/ adequate funding encumbered • 60+ households requesting assistance w/ only $64,000 remaining • All funds anticipated to be expended before end of calendar year 5 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
• Proposed amendments to the agreements include:
• Expand eligibility to include households at imminent risk of eviction due to nonpayment of rent.
• Allow the provision of up to 6 months of rental assistance • Households are reassessed after 3 months to determine need • Allow payments of up to $10,000 in rental arrears
• Only direct referrals from Costa Mesa Community Outreach Workers • Only for households residing in Costa Mesa
• SPIN and Families Forward estimate assisting 15-25 total households with financial assistance and supplemental case management to prevent eviction and achieve housing stability.
6 Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Families Forward, amending the Scope to
allow eviction prevention services for Costa Mesa residents.
2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Serving People In Need (SPIN), amending
the Scope to allow eviction prevention services for Costa Mesa residents.
3. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute all agreements and any amendments to the agreements.
RECOMMENDATIONS
QUESTIONS?