CITY OF COSTA MESA
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Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PMTuesday, June 2, 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 virtually via Zoom Webinar.
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Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Mayor opens the floor for public comment. There is no need to register in advance or complete a comment card. When it's time to comment, line up at one of the two podiums in the room and wait for your turn. Each speaker will have up to 3 minutes (or as directed) to address the City Council.
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.
To maintain a respectful and orderly atmosphere during the meeting, attendees shall refrain from using horns or amplified speakers. Signs and props may be brought into the Chamber, provided they do not exceed 11 inches by 18 inches in size and do not hinder the visibility of other attendees. The possession of poles, sticks, or stakes 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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Participate via telephone:
Call: 1 669 900 6833 Enter Webinar ID: 814 5833 9132/ Password: 134763 During the Public Comment Period, press *9 to "raise your hand" and to be added to the queue to speak and wait for city staff to announce your name/phone number and press *6 to unmute your line when it is your turn to speak. Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as otherwise directed.
Note, if you have installed a zoom update, please restart your computer before participating in the meeting.
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. Note that records submitted by the public will not be redacted in any way and will be posted online as submitted, including any personal contact information. Comments received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be provided to the City Council, made available to the public, and will be part of the meeting record.
All pictures, PowerPoints, and videos submitted for display at a public meeting must be previously reviewed by staff to verify appropriateness for general audiences. No links to YouTube videos or other streaming services will be accepted, a direct video file will need to be emailed to staff prior to each meeting in order to minimize complications and to play the video without delay. The video must be one of the following formats, .mp4, .mov or .wmv. Only one file may be included per speaker for public comments, for both videos and pictures. Please e-mail to the City Clerk at [email protected] NO LATER THAN 12:00 Noon on the date of the meeting. If you do not receive confirmation from the city prior to the meeting, please call the City Clerks office at 714-754-5225.
Items submitted for the overhead screen should be 1 page and provided to the City Clerk no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
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.
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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All cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the audience are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to conduct a phone conversation.
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 JUNE 2, 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: NONE.
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 Buley
2. Council Member Gameros
3. Council Member Marr
4. Council Member Reynolds
5. Council Member Pettis
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
26-273
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council and Housing Authority approve the reading by title only and waive further reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
2. READING FOLDER 26-270
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council receive and file Claims received by the City Clerk and authorize staff to reject any and all Claims: Jay Dunkelberger, Kevin Smith, Gary Sokolich, Thomas Schneider (Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club).
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3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION 26-299
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Warrant Resolution No. 2755.
1. Summary Check Registration 5-13-2026
2. Summary Check Registration 5-19-2026
Attachments:
4. MINUTES 26-314
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 7, 2026.
1. 04-07-2026 Draft MinutesAttachments:
5. RENEWED MEASURE M (M2) ELIGIBILITY 26-300
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the City’s Maintenance of Effort (MOE) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 (Attachment 1).
2. Approve the M 2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consisting of the City’s Five-Year and future year CIP for FY 2026-27 through FY 2032- 33 (Attachment 2).
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-xx, for the update of the Pavement Management Plan (Attachment 3).
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-xx, for the update of the Local Signal Synchronization Plan (Attachment 4).
5. Authorize staff to submit documents to meet M2 Eligibility requirements.
1. City's MOE for FY 2026-27
2. CIP Project Report
3. Proposed 2026 PMP Resolution
4. Proposed 2026 LSSP Resolution
Attachments:
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6. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
26-301
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-XX approving a list of projects for funding with the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) revenues for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27.
1. FY 26-27 Resolution (SB 1)Attachments:
7. RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO THE CALLING OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026
26-298
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-xx, to be read by title only and waive further reading, calling and giving notice to conduct a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026 for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the full term of two years; and election of three members of the City Council from the Third, Fourth, and Fifth districts, for the full term of four years.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-xx, to be read by title only and waive further reading, requesting the Orange County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election and to issue instruction to the Orange County Registrar of Voters Elections Department to provide specific services in the conduct of the consolidated election.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-xx, to be read by title only and waive further reading, adopting regulations pertaining to Candidate Statements submitted to the voters at a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026.
1. Calling Election
2. Consolidating Election
3. Candidate Statements
Attachments:
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. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (BIA) REAUTHORIZATION TO
LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
26-306
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing regarding the Business Improvement Area (BIA) reauthorization and levy of the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-XX, confirming the annual report filed by Travel Costa Mesa and levying an annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for the Business Improvement Area covering certain Costa Mesa hotels and motels (Attachment 1).
1. Resolution No. 2026-XX Business Improvement Area
2. TCM Annual Report 2026
3. FY Ending June 2025 Financial Audit
4. Notice of Withdrawal from Travel Costa Mesa Partnership Attachments:
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2. FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PROPOSED OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND HOUSING AUTHORITY BUDGET
INCLUDING ANNUAL REPORTING FOR EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
PER AB 481 AND VACANCY STATUS AND RECRUITMENT
STRATEGIES PER AB 2561
26-309
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution 2026-XX, adopting the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget; and
2. Approve Joint Resolution 2026-XX adopting the Housing Authority Budget including Economic and Community Development expenditures for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and
3. Authorize and approve staffing as follows: decrease of 1.0 FTE for Park Ranger as presented at the May 12, 2026, Study Session; and
4. Approve Resolution 2026-XX establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Appropriations Limit for the City of Costa Mesa at $346,047,694, by using Orange County’s growth for population adjustment, and the California per capita income growth for inflationary adjustment; and
5. Approve the City of Costa Mesa’s Revised Special Event Rates; and
6. City Council is requested to comply with AB 481 Police Equipment Report and Resolution as follows:
a. Receive and take public comment on the 2026 Annual AB 481 Report and file; and
b. Approve Resolution 2026-XX Renewing Ordinance No. 2022-03 , the AB 481 Equipment Use Policy of the City of Costa Mesa, California, governing the use of police safety equipment; and
7. Approve renaming of the Economic and Development Services Department to the Community Development Department and approve Resolution 2026-XX, renaming the Economic and Development Services Director and updating benefits information for Executives (Attachment 16); and
8. Approve Resolution 2026-XX renaming the Assistant Development Services Director (Attachment 17); and
9. Receive and file the job vacancy status information required by AB 2561.
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1. FY 2026-27 City Manager Budget Message
2. Budget Resolution No 2026-XX
3. FY 2026-27 All Funds Revenues with General Fund
4. FY 2026-27 All Funds Appropriations with General Fund, without CIP
5. FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program
6. FY 2026-27 Table of Organization
7. Housing Authority No 2026-XX
8. FY 2026-27 Housing Authority Budget
9. Appropriation Limit Resolution No 2026-XX
10. FY2026-27 Special Event Rates
11. AB 481 Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2025-2026
12. AB481 Renewing Military Equipment Ordinance Resolution No 2026-XX
13. AB481 Ordinance 22-03
14. AB 481 Equipment Inventory List
15. AB 481 Equipment Use Policy
16. Executive Resolution
17. CMDMA Resolution
Attachments:
OLD BUSINESS: NONE.
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NEW BUSINESS:
1. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO RENOVATE JACK HAMMETT SPORTS
COMPLEX FIELDS 1 AND 2
26-296
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Award a Public Works Agreement (PWA) for the renovation of Jack Hammett Sports Complex Fields 1 and 2 to Scapepros Landscaping, 1100 E Orangethorpe Avenue, Suite 252-F, Anaheim, CA 92801, in the amount of $469,478.
2. Authorize a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $46,948 for unforeseen costs related to the project.
3. Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the PWA and future amendments for this agreement within Council authorized limits.
1. Bid Results
2. Public Works Agreement
Attachments:
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL /BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS
ADJOURNMENT