CITY OF COSTA MESA
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Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PMTuesday, May 5, 2026
*Note: All agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member" The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and as a courtesy virtually via Zoom Webinar. If the Zoom feature is having technical difficulties or experiencing any other critical issues, and unless required by the Brown Act, the meeting will continue in person.
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All attendees must remain seated while in the chamber until instructed by the Presiding Officer to approach and line up for public comment. To ensure safety and maintain order during the proceedings, standing or congregating in the aisles or foyer is strictly prohibited.
Further information regarding the City's regulations on addressing the City Council and expected conduct during meetings are available at the following links.
Title 2: Administration
§ 2-61: Conduct while addressing the council.
https://ecode360.com/42609578
Title 2: Administration
§ 2-64: Disorderliness by members of the audience.
https://ecode360.com/42609598
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Additionally, members of the public who wish to make a written comment on a specific agenda item, may submit a written comment via email to the City Clerk at [email protected].
Any written communications, photos, or other materials for copying and distribution to the City Council that are 10 pages or less, can be e-mailed to [email protected], submitted to the City Clerk’s Office on a flash drive, or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office. Kindly submit materials to the City Clerk AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE, BUT NO LATER THAN 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
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Please know that it is important for the City to allow public participation at this meeting. If you are unable to participate in the meeting via the processes set forth above, please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 or [email protected] and staff will attempt to accommodate you. While the City does not expect there to be any changes to the above process for participating in this meeting, if there is a change, the City will post the information as soon as possible to the City’s website.
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Note regarding agenda-related documents provided to a majority of the City Council after distribution of the City Council agenda packet (GC §54957.5): Any related documents provided to a majority of the City Council after distribution of the City Council Agenda Packets will be made available for public inspection. Such documents will be posted on the city’s website and will be available at the City Clerk's office, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
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Free Wi-Fi is available in the Council Chambers during the meetings. The network username available is: CM_Council. The password is: cmcouncil1953.
As a LEED Gold Certified City, Costa Mesa is fully committed to environmental sustainability.
A minimum number of hard copies of the agenda will be available in the Council Chambers.
For your convenience, a binder of the entire agenda packet will be at the table in the foyer of the Council Chambers for viewing. Agendas and reports can be viewed on the City website at https://costamesa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Las agendas y los informes se pueden ver en español en el sitio web de la Ciudad en
https://www.costamesaca.gov/trending/current-agendas/spanish-city-council-agendas.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Assistive Listening headphones are available and can be checked out from the City Clerk. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II].
En conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA), aparatos de asistencia están disponibles y podrán ser prestados notificando a la Secretaria Municipal. Si necesita asistencia especial para participar en esta junta, comuníquese con la oficina de la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225. Se pide dar notificación a la Ciudad por lo mínimo 48 horas de anticipación para garantizar accesibilidad razonable a la junta. [28 CFR
35.102.35.104 ADA Title II].
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MAY 5, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.
JOHN STEPHENS
Mayor
MANUEL CHAVEZ ANDREA MARR Mayor Pro Tem - District 4 Council Member - District 3
ARLIS REYNOLDS LOREN GAMEROS Council Member - District 5 Council Member - District 2
JEFF PETTIS MIKE BULEY Council Member - District 6 Council Member - District 1
KIMBERLY HALL BARLOW CECILIA GALLARDO-DALY City Attorney City Manager
CALL TO ORDER
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION
[Per Council Policy 000-12, these presentations are made by community volunteers stating their own views. The City Council disclaims any intent to endorse or sponsor the views of any speaker.]
ROLL CALL
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation: Bike Month
PUBLIC COMMENTS – MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Comments on Presentations and Consent Calendar items may also be heard at this time. Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as otherwise directed.
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COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS Each council member is limited to 3 minutes. Additional comments will be heard at the end of the meeting.
1. Council Member Reynolds
2. Council Member Pettis
3. Council Member Buley
4. Council Member Gameros
5. Council Member Marr
6. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez
7. Mayor Stephens
REPORT – CITY MANAGER
REPORT – CITY ATTORNEY
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be acted upon in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council, staff, or the public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: WAIVE THE FULL READING OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
26-261
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council and Housing Authority approve the reading by title only and waive further reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
2. READING FOLDER 26-268
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council receive and file Claims received by the City Clerk and authorize staff to reject any and all Claims: Marisela Maldonado, Jose Antonio Ortiz, Debra Von Trapp, RDK Holdings LLC.
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3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION 26-233
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Warrant Resolution No. 2753.
1. Summary Check Registration 4-9-2026
2. Summary Check Registration 4-17-2026
3. Summary Check Registration 4-23-2026
Attachments:
4. PROPOSED BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (BIA)
REAUTHORIZATION AND INTENTION TO LEVY AN ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT
26-234
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the 2025-26 Annual Report for the Business Improvement Area (BIA) (Attachment 1).
2. Receive and file the audited financial report for Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025 (Attachment 2).
3. Adopt Resolution 2026-xx, declaring the City ’s intention to levy an annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the Business Improvement Area, covering certain Costa Mesa hotels and motels and setting the time and place for a Public Hearing on the proposed annual assessment Attachment 3).
1. TCM Annual Report 2026
2. FY Ending June 2025 Financial Audit
3. Resolution No. 2026-XX Intent Business Improvement Area Attachments:
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5. APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM STORMWATER
PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY
OF ORANGE, ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, AND
PARTICIPATING ORANGE COUNTY CITIES
26-243
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the Amended and Restated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement (“Agreement”) between the County of Orange, Orange County Flood Control District, and participating Orange County cities.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the terms of the agreement.
1. Stormwater Permit Implementation AgreementAttachments:
6. REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION OF MEASURE M 2 FAIRSHARE
FUNDS FOR CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE
26-244
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Authorize an appropriation of $270,000 from Measure M 2 Fairshare (Fund 416) fund balance to the Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements Project (CIP #370058).
2. Approve the use of Measure M 2 Fairshare and Gas Tax funds within the existing Maintenance Services Agreement (MSA) with Yunex, LLC to cover traffic signal maintenance costs.
AT THIS TIME COUNCIL WILL ADDRESS ANY ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-55, Public Hearings begin at 7:00 p.m.)
1. CALL FOR REVIEW OF THE APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT (PGSH-24-0002) TO ALLOW A SOBER LIVING HOME WITH SIX OR FEWER RESIDENTS TO BE LOCATED AT 1601 BAKER STREET
26-205
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Find that Project (permit) is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15268 (Ministerial Projects) and 15301 (Existing Facilities).
2. Adopt a resolution upholding the Planning Commission ’s decision to uphold the Hearing Officer ’s issuance of Special Use Permit (PGSH-24- 0002) to allow a sober living home with six or fewer persons (not counting the house manager) at 1601 Baker Street.
Agenda Report
1. Draft Resolution
2. Hearing Officer Memorandum
3. Final Decision Memorandum
4. Call Up Review January 7, 2026
5. Hearing Officer Public Comments
6. Plans
7. Planning Commission Resolution
8. Planning Commission Minutes
9. Planning Commission Public Comments
10. Call Up Review March 2, 2026
Attachments:
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2. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN IDENTIFYING
FUNDING PRIORITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT ( CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
GRANT (HOME) PROGRAMS
26-230
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Hold a Public Hearing regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Annual Action Plan.
2. Approve the recommended allocation of $1,053,867.31 for the FY 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant.
3. Approve the recommended allocation of $1,061,998.25 for the FY 2026-27 HOME Investment Partnerships Grant.
4. Adopt Resolution NO. 2026-xxx (Attachment 1) in order to:
a. Approve the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan
b. Authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, to submit the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
c. Designate the City Manager, or the City Manager ’s designee, as the official representative of the City to administer the programs and to execute and submit all required agreements, certifications, and documents required by HUD, and execute all agreements and subrecipient agreements for the use of funds approved in the FY 2026- 27 Annual Action Plan.
Agenda Report
1. Draft Resolution
2. Draft Annual Action Plan
3. Public Service Grant Recommendations 26-27
4. CDBG Map
Attachments:
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OLD BUSINESS:
1. ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA ADDING CHAPTER IV, TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN, TO TITLE 3 OF THE COSTA
MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN
PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY CATS
26-259
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2026-XX adding Title 3 Animal Regulations of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code 3-171 to establish and regulate a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for community cats within the City of Costa Mesa.
1. TNR ordinanceAttachments:
2. CONTINUATION OF THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER III OF TITLE 15 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS - DRAINAGE
26-276
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-XX, continued from the April 21, 2026 Council meeting, approving revisions to Chapter III of Title 15 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code (Public Works-Drainage) to incorporate updated drainage impact fees, revise administrative provisions for fee collection, and align City code language with current state law and the City ’s adopted Storm Drainage Impact Fee Nexus Study.
2. Find that adoption of this ordinance is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) because it impliments fiscal activities or administrative actions that do not involve any commitment to a specific project or physical development.
1. Drainage Fee OrdinanceAttachments:
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NEW BUSINESS:
1. ARTS COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 26-214
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Arts Commission annual report (Attachment 1).
1. Arts Commission Presentation to City Council
2. Arts & Culture Master Plan
3. Art in Public Places Report
4. ACMP Optional Programs and Goals
5. Arts Commission Budget Recommendation Memo
Attachments:
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL /BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS
ADJOURNMENT