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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
APRIL 7, 2026 - MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER – The Closed Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Buley, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Absent: Council Member Gameros and Council Member Pettis.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – NONE.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1) WCAB NO. ADJ14997272
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATION OF LITIGATION - ONE CASE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2), Potential Litigation.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: City of Costa Mesa v. Ohio House LLC
Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2020-01146835-CU-OR-CJC
City Council recessed at 4:02 p.m. for Closed Session.
Closed Session adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER - The Regular City Council and Housing Authority meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens at 6:00 p.m.
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – A video was played of the National Anthem and the Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION – Led by Mayor Stephens.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Absent: None.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT – No reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS: Costa Mesa Poet Laureate, Danielle Hanson provided a presentation recognizing National Poetry Month and provided an update on the Poet Laureate Program.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, praised the P olice Department and spoke on the number of traffic collisions.
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on the City providing the funding for the relocation of the flyfield at Fairview Park, stated that only a biologist should retrieve planes that land in the vernal pools and the cost should be paid for by Harbor Soaring Society.
Terri Fuqua, Costa Mesa, warned of rattlesnakes in Fairview Park.
Bill Turpit, spoke on the Vector Control and mosquito activity and requested the CIP budget to include wetland maintenance to help mitigate mosquito activity.
Debbee Pezman, Board P resident, Someone Cares Soup Kitchen, spoke on the donation to the Someone Cares Food Kitchen and spoke on the services the organization provides.
Cara Stewart, Costa Mesa, spoke on the 311 A pp and thanked the Police Department and Public Works Department for their immediate response to graffiti abatement, and spoke on matching the paint colors.
Juana Trejo, spoke in memory of a family that has lived in Costa Mesa for 40 years, and 3 individuals who recently passed away, and advocated for funds for those in need.
Janine Hocks, Costa Mesa, spoke on mental health issues in the community and an individual who needed assistance.
Speaker, requested simultaneous Spanish translations and spoke on the size limitation of signs allowed in the chambers.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Council Member Gameros spoke on safety concerns and commended the Police and F ire Departments for their prompt response at a recent fire.
Council Member Marr spoke on meeting with residents that live near Wilson Park who expressed concerns on e-bikes.
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Council Member Reynolds spoke on rattlesnakes and requested signage and spoke on what to do if you do get bit, thanked Juana Trejo for her concern for her neighbors, praised Danielle Hanson, Poet Laurette and requested poetry across neighborhoods not just at the parks, spoke on activities throughout the city and partnerships with businesses.
Council Member Pettis spoke on the opening of Brentwood Park, spoke on the N ewport Heights Elementary School Foundation and the P olice Department donation of a ride along to the foundation.
Council Member Buley spoke on attending the Fairview Developmental Center open house and requested a townhall on the item, spoke on the utilization of the 311 App and remediating the graffiti at Fairview Park.
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez praised Bright Youth for inviting a UCI professor to teach students how to start a business , spoke on work being done throughout Costa M esa, spoke on attending the Brentwood Park ribbon cutting and the Rove Grand Opening, spoke on revisiting the sign policy, and spoke on adjourning the meeting memory of the three individuals Juana Trejo mentioned.
Mayor Stephens spoke on the Cruise the Loop event, spoke on setting aside money in the budget for repairing the water pumps , spoke on matching the paint for graffiti abatement, spoke on assist ance for the individual experiencing mental health issues , spoke on the Brentwood Park ribbon cutting, and spoke on adjourning the meeting in memory of the 3 individuals Juana Trejos mentioned.
REPORT – CITY MANAGER – Ms. Gallardo- Daly s poke on the Earth Day and Arbor Day events on April 18, 2026 and spoke on the Lets Go Costa Mesa rideshare program.
REPORT – CITY ATTORNEY – NONE.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Mayor Stephens
MOTION: Approve the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Chavez.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 6-0
1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: WAIVE THE FULL READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS
ACTION:
City Council and Housing Authority approved the reading by title only and waived further reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
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2. READING FOLDER
ACTION:
City Council received and filed Claims received by the City Clerk and authorized staff to reject any and all Claims: Jeanne Carlin, Thomas Devlin, Diego and Karol Mendoza, Teodomiro Rocha, Matthew Strother, Leilani Tucker.
3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2751.
4. MINUTES
ACTION:
City Council approved the minutes of the March 10, 2026 meeting.
5. FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 19351 LOCATED AT 220, 222, 234 AND 236
VICTORIA STREET, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
ACTION:
City Council approved the final map for Tract No. 19351, located at 220, 222, 234, and 236 Victoria Street, and authorize d the signing of the Map by the City Engineer and the City Clerk.
6. AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATION FROM THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND 601 FUND BALANCE
ACTION:
City Council a uthorized the appropriation of $275,000 from the fund balance in the Equipment Replacement Fund (Fund 601) to support the maintenance and repair of the City’s fleet for the remainder of the current Fiscal Year 2025-26.
7. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) FOR THE FAIRVIEW PARK
RESTORATION PROJECT
ACTION:
1. City Council a pproved the Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. C -1-2509 between the City of Co sta Mesa and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the Fairview Park Wetlands and Riparian Habitat Restoration Project.
2. Authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the amendment and any related administrative documents necessary to implement the agreement.
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. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER III OF TITLE 15 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO DRAINAGE AND ADOPTION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
FOR STORM DRAINAGE AND ADOPTION OF A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
AS PART OF THE NEXUS STUDY AND COMPLETION OF THE STORM DRAIN
SYSTEM MASTER PLAN (SDSMP) UPDATE
Presentation by Mr. Sethuraman, Public Works Director, and consultant Adam Marsten, Harris & Associates.
Public Comments:
David Martinez, Costa Mesa, spoke on the new development fees and that they do not fully fund the storm drains, suggested researching ways to fully fund the storm drains, and suggested as an example the LA County’s Measure W, and suggested reevaluating in 2 years.
Speaker, spoke on site specific mitigation measures.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Buley
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation with the following change:
• Under section 15- 75 appeals, add an option c) a fee adjustment based upon a substantial showing of evidence of increased site permeability, including but not limited to permeable surfaces, bioswales, or other stormwater infiltration features, that will reduce stormwater runoff and impacts to the City’s existing drainage system. Any fee adjustment proposed pursuant to subsection (c) shall be subject to final review and approval by the Public Works Director.
Council Member Reynolds requested that the item be brought back to council for review in two years.
Council Member Marr (1
st) and Council Member Buley (2nd) agreed to the addition.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Buley
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation with the following change:
• Under section 15- 75 appeals, add an option c) a f ee adjustment based upon a substantial showing of evidence of increased site permeability, including but not limited to permeable surfaces, bioswales, or other stormwater infiltration features, that will reduce stormwater runoff and impacts to the City’s existing drainage system. Any fee adjustment proposed pursuant to subsection (c) shall be subject to final review and approval by the Public Works Director. • Bring the item back to council in two years for review.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
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Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. Adopt the 2026 Storm Drainage Impact Fee Nexus Study (“Nexus Study”) as the final component of the 2024 Storm Drain System Master Plan Update.
2. Adopt the storm drain Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as provided in Appendix A (Table A-1) in the Nexus Study.
3. Adopt Resolution 2026-14 for the updated development impact fees for storm drainage, in compliance with governing California laws AB1600 (Mit igation Fee Act) and AB 602 (Development Impact Fees).
4. Introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 20 26-05 of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, Amending Chapter III of Title 15 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code Relating to Drainage and waive further reading.
5. Authorize staff to implement the updated fees sixty (60) days after adoption, in compliance with AB 1600 (Mitigation Fee Act).
6. Change section 15- 75 appeals, add an option c) a fee adjustment based upon a substantial showing of evidence of increased site permeability, including but not limited to permeable surfaces, bioswales, or other stormwater infiltration features, that will reduce stormwater runoff and impacts to the City’s existing drainage system.
Any fee adjustment proposed pursuant to subsection (c) shall be subject to final review and approval by the Public Works Director.
7. Bring the item back to council in two years for review.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE SIXTH CYCLE (2021 -2029) HOUSING ELEMENT SITES AND
IMPLEMENT HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAW, A CONFORMING CODE AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND
A RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION OF FEES ASSOCIATED WITH NEW PROCESSES - PCTY-25-0008 AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Presentation by Ms. Dacey, Principal Planner.
Public Comments:
Speaker, spoke on the no minimum parking requirements.
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Speaker, spoke on the need to approve the housing element, open space, and on the no minimum parking requirements.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Mayor Pro Tem Chavez MOTION: Approve staff recommendation including the redline changes from the supplemental material provided.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Buley/Council Member Pettis SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Approve staff recommendation except for the no minimum parking requirements.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Buley and Council Member Pettis.
Nays: Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion failed: 2-5
ORIGINAL MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Mayor Pro Tem Chavez ORIGINAL MOTION: Approve staff recommendation including the redline changes from the supplemental material provided.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Buley and Council Member Pettis.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 5-2
ACTION:
City Council f ound that the actions statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.085(a) (Senate Bill 131).
City Council adopt ed Ordinance No. 2026- 03 to amend Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code (Planning, Zoning, and Development) to rezone Sixth Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element sites and implement specific Housing Element programs.
City Council adopt ed Ordinance No. 2026-04 to amend Title 9 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code (Licenses and Business Regulations) Article 23 for consistency with amendments to Chapter XVI of Title 13 (Planning, Zoning, and Development).
City Council adopt ed Resolution No. 2026-13 establishing fees for new development review processes for housing projects.
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2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT
Presentation by Ms. Hall Barlow, City Attorney.
Public Comments:
David Martinez, Costa Mesa, inquired on ex-parte communications in regards to the Planning Commission.
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of a code of ethics and conduct and would like additional standards regarding campaign donations and abstaining on votes.
Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke on the City of Irvine’s policy, spoke on acting in the community’s best interest, adding citations, and inquired on enforcement.
Speaker, spoke in support of the policy.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Council Member Marr
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation.
Council Member Marr requested to amend the motion to define as many terms as possible for improved clarity.
Council Member Marr requested to add discretionary disclosure for items that have a material impact on their lives whether or not it is financial.
Mayor Stephens (1
st) agreed to the first change.
Council Member Pettis spoke on not supporting the motion, because the issue appeared to center on regulating behavior.
Council Member Reynolds requested to change the word citizens to residents.
Mayor Stephens agreed to changing the word to constituents.
Council Member Reynolds requested to change the wording for disclosures to consult with the City Attorney prior to disclosure.
Mayor Stephens did not agree to the change.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Council Member Marr
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation and add the following changes:
• Define as many terms as possible for improved clarity. • Change the word “citizens” to “constituents”.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Pettis, and Mayor Pro Tem Chavez.
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Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion failed: 3-4
ACTION:
City Council did not approve the item.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT
Presentation by Mr. Barnes, Chair of the Active Transportation Committee.
Public Comments: None.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Mayor Pro Tem Chavez
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
City Council receive d and filed the 2025 Active Transportation Committee Annual Report.
2. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PSOMAS FOR THE FAIRVIEW
PARK WEST BLUFF RESTORATION PROJECT
Presentation by Mr. Sethuraman, Public Works Director , Mr. Gruner, Parks and Community Services Director, and Mr. Yang, City Engineer.
Public Comments:
Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke on the erosion of the bluffs, and erosion caused by bikes, spoke on deferred maint enance driving up the costs, and spoke on impacts to the natural resources.
Speaker, spoke on the potential of a staircase with natural materials.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Mayor Pro Tem Chavez
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation with the following additions:
• Return back to the City Council with a report when the design drawings reach 30%.
• The engineering firm PSOMAS prioritize natural solutions if possible.
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Council Member Reynolds clarified the timeline for reporting back to Council.
Council Member Marr amended the motion to be somewhere between tasks 2 and 3 or at 30% design.
Council Member Reynolds requested to amend the motion for an assessment for a possibility of a staircase.
Council Member Marr (1
st) and Mayor Pro Tem Chavez (2nd) agreed to the change.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Mayor Pro Tem Chavez
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation with the following additions:
• Return back to the City Council with a report when the design drawings reach 30% or between tasks 2 and 3.
• The engineering firm PSOMAS prioritize natural solutions if possible. • Direct the consultant to assess the possibilities of a staircase.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to PSOMAS to provid e engineering design, environmental planning, cultural resource management, and related professional services for the Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration Project in an amount not to exceed $533,189 for a term of two (2) years from March 17, 2026, to March 16, 2028 with three (3) additional one-year renewal options.
2. Authorize a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $53,319 for unforeseen costs.
3. Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the Professional Services Agreement and future amendments to the agreement within City Council authorized limits.
4. Directed staff to bring back a report to City Council when the design drawings reach 30% or between tasks 2 and 3.
5. Directed PSOMAS to prioritize natural solutions if possible.
6. Directed PSOMAS to assess the possibilities or a staircase.
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3. AWARD OF THE COSTA MESA SKATE PARK EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 25 -01, AND FINDING OF CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
Presentation by Mr. Sethuraman, Public Works Director , Mr. Gruner, Parks and Community Services Director, and Mr. Yang, City Engineer.
Public Comments:
Robert LaBounty, Supervisor Foley’s Office, spoke in support of the item.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Council Member Gameros
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Buley, Council Mem ber Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council m ade a finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15304.
2. Adopted plans, specifications, and working details for the Costa Mesa Skate Park Expansion and Improvement Project, City Project No. 25-01.
3. Rejected the apparent low base bid submitted by RCCI dba Ramirez Company, 778 North Georgia Avenue, Azusa, California 91702 as non-responsive.
4. Awarded a Public Works Agreement (PWA) for construction to the second lowest base bidder, Elegant Construction, Inc., 15375 Barranca Parkway, Suite J -103, Irvine, California 92618, in the amount of $2,898,375, with a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $289,838 for unforeseen costs related to this project, and an additional ten percent (10%) in the amount of $289,838, for construction management and material testing services.
5. Authorized the City Manager and the Cit y Clerk to execute the PWA with Elegant Construction, Inc., and related agreements for the project within Council authorized limits.
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4. WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM ENTERPRISE (WISE) AGREEMENT
Presentation by Mr. Sethuraman, Public Works Director and Mr. Gaxiola, Senior Management Analyst Solid Waste Coordinator.
Public Comments: None.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Chavez/Mayor Stephens
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council a pproved the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with the County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement, and all related documents, on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as necessary.
5. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS CITY COMMITTEES
Presentation by Ms. Green, City Clerk.
Public Comments: None.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Chavez/Council Member Reynolds MOTION: Appoint Flo Martin, Farhad Edward Khosravi , Michael Moses Nolf, Andrew Barnes, Erik Rundlett, Mo (Kevin) El-Ajouz to the Active Transportation Committee.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
1. City Council made the following six (6) appointments to the Active Transportation Committee with a term expiration of April 2028 Flo Martin, Farhad Edward Khosravi, Michael Moses Nolf, Andrew Barnes, Erik Rundlett, Mo (Kevin) El-Ajouz.
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Mayor Pro Tem Chavez MOTION: Appoint Nicole Wilt shire, Alyson Rutledge, Barbara B ellina, Cara Stewart, Anna Rodriguez to the Animal Services Committee.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
2. City Council made the following four (4) appointments to the Animal Services Committee with a term expiration of April 2028 Nicole Wiltshire, Alyson Rutledge, Barbara Bellina, Anna Rodriguez and one (1) member appointment with a term expiration of April 2027 Cara Stewart.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Gameros/Mayor Pro Tem Chavez MOTION: Appoint Jordan Johnson to the Finance and Pension Advisory Committee.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
3. City Council made the following appointment to the Finance and Pension Advisory Committee with a term expiration of April 2028 Jordan Johnson.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Buley/Mayor Stephens
MOTION: Appoint Greg Pinney, Katherine Stewart, Michael Tou, Maria Castellon to the Housing and Public Service Grants Committee.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
4. City Council made the following four (4) appointments to the Housing and Public Service Grants Committee with a term expiration of April 2028 Greg Pinney, Katherine Stewart, Michael Tou, Maria Castellon.
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Mayor Stephens
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Buley, Counci l Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Pettis and Mayor Pro Tem Chavez.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 5-2
5. City Council r educed the number of Mobile Home Park Advisory Committee members to seven (7) to align with the other City Committees.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS – NONE.
ADJOURNMENT – Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 11:20 p.m in honor and memory of Esperanza Lugo, Antonio Ruiz, and Louise Ruiz.
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Minutes adopted on this 2nd day of June, 2026.
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John Stephens, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Brenda Green, City Clerk