CITY OF COSTA MESA
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Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PMTuesday, September 15, 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: 892 3972 9693 / Password: 179928 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.
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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 SEPTEMBER 15, 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
26-404
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council and Housing Authority approve the reading by title only and waive further reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
2. READING FOLDER 26-405
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council receive and file Claims received by the City Clerk and authorize staff to reject any and all Claims: Karina Ryabokonova.
3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION 26-368
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Warrant Resolution No. 2760.
1. Summary Check Registration 8-20-2026Attachments:
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4. MINUTES 26-406
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 1, 2026.
1. 09-01-2026 Draft MinutesAttachments:
5. APPROVAL OF A SUMMARY VACATION OF EXCESS
RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 296 EAST 19TH STREET
26-393
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-xx ordering the summary vacation of a portion of right-of-way at 296 East 19th Street.
2. Authorize execution of the Quitclaim Deed by the Mayor and the City Clerk.
1. Location Map
2. Class III bicycle facility
3. PC Resolution 26-16
4. Proposed Resolution 2026-xx
5. Quitclaim Exhibit
Attachments:
6. APPROVAL OF A SUMMARY VACATION OF EXCESS
RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 405 EAST 19TH STREET
26-394
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-xx ordering the summary vacation of a portion of right-of-way at 405 East 19th Street.
2. Authorize execution of the Quitclaim Deed by the Mayor and the City Clerk.
1. Location Map
2. Class III bicycle facility
3. PC Resolution 26-16
4. Proposed Resolution 2026-xx
5. Quitclaim Exhibit
Attachments:
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7. ACCEPTANCE AND ALLOCATION OF THE 2026-27 OFFICE OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
26-395
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve proposed Resolution No. 2026-XX, which ratifies the application for a grant award from the State of California - Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) for the grant period from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.
2. Authorize an appropriation to revenue and expenditure in the amount of $275,500 for the 2026-27 OTS STEP Grant in the Office of Traffic Safety Fund (Fund 220).
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the grant documents, including the Grant Agreement, and accept and administer the grant.
1. Resolution No. 26-XX OTS Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
2. Grant Agreement
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AT THIS TIME COUNCIL WILL ADDRESS ANY ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
------------------------------END OF CONSENT CALENDAR------------------------------- PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-55, Public Hearings begin at 7:00 p.m.)
1. CONTINUATION REQUEST OF THE CONSOLIDATED MASTER FEE
SCHEDULE
26-397
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council open the public hearing and continue the item to the October 20, 2026, meeting, pursuant to the department’s request.
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2. CITY OF COSTA MESA SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (PCTY-25-0002), CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN (PCTY- 25-0009), AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE POLICY REVIEW (PCTY-26-0002)
26-388
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission recommends the City Council:
1. Find that the proposed Safety Element Update, Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and Environmental Justice General Plan Policy Update are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), and, in addition, find that the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15307 and 15308.
2. Adopt a Resolution approving the Safety Element Update and Environmental Justice General Plan Policy Update.
In addition, staff recommends the City Council:
3. Adopt a Resolution approving the City of Costa Mesa Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
Agenda Report
1. City Council Resolution CAAP
2. Exhibit A CAAP
3. City Council Resolution SE.EJ
4. Exhibit A General Plan Update SE and EJ
5. General Plan Updates Strikethrough
6. EJ Policies Summary
7. Public Comments
8. Planning Commission Resolution PC-2026-23
9. Planning Commission Agenda Report August 10, 2026
10. Draft Planning Commission Minutes August 10, 2026
11. Planning Commission Study Session Report July 27, 2026
12. Planning Commission Minutes July 27, 2026
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3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE FAIRVIEW
DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN AND RELATED
AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE, LAND USE ELEMENT OF
THE GENERAL PLAN AND CERTIFY THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT
26-381
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-XX titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, Certifying the Environmental Impact Report and Adopting the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan Project;” and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-XX titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, Amending the Land Use Element of the General Plan and Update the Land Use Map to Change the Land Use Designation of the 110 Acre Fairview Developmental Center (FDC) Site Located at 2501 Harbor Boulevard from Multi-Use Center to Refer to the 95 Acre FDC Specific Plan (FDCSP) and Change the Remaining 15 Acres to Public/Institutional;” and
3. Introduce Ordinance No. 2026-XX titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, Adopting the Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan (FDCSP) and Amend Sections 13- 20, 13-28, 13-30, Chapter V, Article 7, and Add Chapter XVIII “Specific Plans” to Title 13 of the Zoning Code, and Amend the Zoning Map to Change the Zoning Designation of the 110 Acre Fairview Developmental Center (FDC) Site Located at 2501 Harbor Boulevard to Refer to the 95 Acre FDCSP and Change the Remaining 15 Acres to Institutional and Recreational (I&R).”
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Agenda Report
1. City Council Resolution - Certify EIR
2. City Council Resolution - General Plan Amendment
3. Exhibit A Land Use Element Amendment
4. Exhibit B Existing and Proposed Land Use Maps
5. City Council Ordinance - FDC Specific Plan and Zoning Code Amendments
6. Exhibit A FDC Specific Plan City Council Hearing Draft
7. Exhibit B Zoning Code Amendments
8. Exhibit C Existing and Proposed Zoning Map Amendments
9. Planning Commission Resolution
10. August 21, 2026 HCD Letter
11. September 4, 2026 DDS Letter
12. July 2, 2026 Department of General Services Letter
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OLD BUSINESS: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS: NONE.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL /BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS
ADJOURNMENT