REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 - MINUTES  CALL TO ORDER -The Closed Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem  Harlan at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL  Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Harlan, and Mayor Stephens (participating  remotely).  Absent: Council Member Harper.  Mayor Stephens stated he was participating remotely pursuant to AB 2449 due to an illness  and disclosed there were no other adults present.  PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE. CLOSED SESSION ITEM:  CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 Fairview Developmental Center; APN: 420-012-16 Property: 2501 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Agency Negotiators: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager Negotiating Parties: State of California Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment City Council recessed at 5:05 p.m. for Closed Session. Closed Session adjourned at 5:55 p.m. order by Mayor Pro Tem Harlan at 6:07 p.m.  CALL TO ORDER - The Regular City Council and Housing Authority meeting was called to NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE = The National Anthem was played by Mariachi Juvenil Herencia Michoacana, and the Mayor Pro Tem led the Pledge of MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION = Led by Calvary Chapel Dave Manne, Pastor  Allegiance. Emeritus.  Minutes - Regular Meeting September 17, 2024 Page 10 of8    Mayor Stephens stated he was participating remotely pursuant to AB 2449 due to an illness and disclosed that two adults, his wife and his son, were present at the location.  ROLL CALL  Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Harlan, and Mayor Stephens (participating  remotely).  Absent: Council Member Harper.  CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT = No reportable action.  PRESENTATIONS:  The City Council recognized the Arts of Jiu Jit Su Athletes. Prada family, Resilience OC, and Promotoras De Salud OC. PUBLIC COMMENTS - MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA  The City Council recognized September as Hispanic Heritage Month 2024, and recognized the  Vicki Johnson, spoke in opposition of Costa Mesa joining the Orange County Power Authority. Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of Costa Mesa joining the Orange County Power Authority, spoke on Consent Calendar item #6 and in opposition of the work completed Carmen Ramirez, spoke on people dumping trash and furniture in the neighborhood, and Speaker, spoke on permit parking not being enforced on nights and weekends, spoke on the rental assistance program and that housing is a State issue, spoke against a crosswalk at Center St. and Placentia Ave., spoke on Measure K and the Bear Street development project, Minerva Flores, spoke on receiving an eviction notice and only given two months to move. Bertha Orozco, requested a traffic signal at Baker St. and College St., and requested parking David Martinez, spoke on consent calendar item #6 and spoke in support of the safety Alicia Esquivel, spoke on an event on Shalimar Street and that people received parking tickets, requested flexibility during community events due to a lack of parking, and spoke on speeding Andrew Barnes spoke in support of traffic safety and in support of changes for bike and  on 19th St.  requested enforcement notices to be sent to the property owners.  and spoke on the performance of the City Council.  enforcement tree maintenance and street sweeping.  improvements on the roads.  issues on Wilson St. at 7:00 a.m.  pedestrian safety.  Minutes = Regular Meeting September 17, 2024 Page 2 of8    COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS Council Member Reynolds spoke on an event on September 21st regarding opportunities to lower energy bills, a Costa Mesa Historical Society community bike ride on September 28th, spoke in support of volunteering on PTA's and fundraising drives, shared data on the W. 19th Street project regarding safety, spoke on celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, and spoke on Council Member Chavez wished everybody a Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, spoke on building relationships, spoke on National Voter Registration Day, a Save Our Youth (SOY) open house on September 18th, spoke on reporting graffiti on the 311 App, spoke on enforcement of parking permits, spoke on the need for a crosswalk on Placentia and Center Street, and that he is working with staff on the Plumer Street alleyway improvements. Council Member Gameros spoke on remembering 9/11 and dedicating the meeting in memory of those that gave their lives on 9/11, spoke on the ARTventure event, congratulated Sergeant Miles on his retirement, congratulated the traffic safety bureau on the bike rodeo, recognized the Fire and Rescue teams on their deployment to other areas, and spoke on the Scarecrow Council Member Marr spoke on Hispanic Heritage Month, indicated she would like agendized for discussion the Commercial Parking Standards, inquired on the beekeeping ordinance, and praised Steve Ely, Director of information Technology, for participating in the Veterans Surf Mayor Pro Tem Harlan spoke on the Fire Station 4 groundbreaking, spoke on the ARTventure Mayor Stephens spoke on the Fire Station 4 groundbreaking, recognized the Fire and Rescue teams on their deployment to other areas, spoke on attending the Families Forward Gala, spoke on being on a panel at the Genesis Bank Catalyst Expo, and spoke on the Rising Above  building relationships.  Festival on October 12th.  Camp.  event and on supporting local artists.  Disabilities (RAD) Camp Gala on September 29th.  REPORT = CITY MANAGER  The City Manager recognized the Fire and Rescue teams on their deployment to other areas, spoke on remembering 9/11, spoke on National Preparedness Month and a Fire Station open house on October 5th, spoke on the Artventure event, spoke on Hispanic Heritage Month, spoke on being a keynote speaker at a Prayer Breakfast at Vanguard University, spoke on a small business clinic on September 26th, spoke on enforcement of residential parking permits and provided data, and recognized Hispanic staff members Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, Alma  Reyes, Sergio Escobar, Ivis Torres, Francine Jimenez, and Carol Molina,  REPORT = CITY ATTORNEY - NONE.  Minutes - Regular Meeting September 17, 2024 Page 3 of8    CONSENT CALENDAR  MOVEDISECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Reynolds MOTION: Approve the Consent Calendar except for item number 5. Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.  The motion carried by the following roll call vote:  Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council  Nays: None.  Absent: Council Member Harper. Motion carried: 6-0-1  Abstain: Council Member Gameros recused himself on item #3 the Warrant Resolution due to  his wife being employed by Priceless Pet Rescue.  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.  2.  READING FOLDER ACTION:  City Council received and filed Claims received by the City Clerk and authorized staff to  reject any and all Claims: Jennifer Nieto, Irvine Company-Enclave.  3.  ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION  Council Member Gameros recused himself due to his wife being employed by Priceless  Pet Rescue. ACTION: MINUTES ACTION:  City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2723.  4.  City Council approved the minutes of the Special meeting of April 19, 2024, the Study Session meeting of June 11, 2024, and the Regular meeting of September 3, 2024. ACCEPTANCE OF THE PLACENTIA AVENUE, WEST 19TH STREET, AND EAST 17TH STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION, BICYCLE FACILITY, AND STRIPING  6.  MPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 22-08  ACTION: The City Council:  1. Accepted the work performed by All American Asphalt, Inc., 400 East Sixth Street, Corona, California 92879 for the Placentia Avenue, West 19th Street, and East 17th Street Pavement Rehabilitation, Bicycle Facility, and Striping Improvements Project, City Project No. 22-08., and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of  Completion.  Minutes - Regular Meeting September 17, 2024 Page 4 of8    2. Authorized the City Manager to release the retention monies thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion filing date; authorized release of the Labor and Material Bond seven (7) months after the filing date; and release of the Faithful RESPONSES TO ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT - E-BIKES FRIEND  Performance Bond one (1) year after the filing date.  7.  OR FOE ACTION:  The City Council approved the draft responses to Findings 1-3 and Recommendations 1-3 in the Orange County Grand Jury (OCGJ) Report titled "E-Bikes Friend or Foe."  ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR  5.  MOBILE VIDEO SYSTEM (MVS) REPLACEMENT AND PURCHASE WITH AXON  ENTERPRISE, INC. Public Comment:  Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, stated the item should have been placed under New MOVEDISECOND: Council Member Chavez/Counci Member Reynolds Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.  Business for discussion.  The motion carried by the following roll call vote:  Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Harper. Abstain: None. Motion carried: 6-0-1 ACTION: The City Council:  1. Authorized the purchase of a mobile video system (MVS) from Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Axon) through the Omnia Partners Cooperative Agreement Contract # 3544-21-4615 in the amount of $6,949,522 as part of a 10-year agreement to 2. Authorized a 1.5% contingency in the amount of $104,243 for unforeseen costs 3. Authorized the City Manager and City Attorney to execute an agreement with Axon  replace the Police Department's current MVS.  relating to the replacement of the police department's current MVS.  Enterprise, in a form approved by the City Attorney.  -END OF CONSENT CALENDAR-  Minutes - Regular Meeting September 17, 2024 Page 5 of8    PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. OLD BUSINESS: 1.  CITY COUNCIL SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO  INCREASE CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION Presentation by Ms. Farrell Harrison, City Manager  Public Comments: Compensation.  Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to an increase in the Council MOVEDISECOND: Council Member Gameros/Council Member Marr  The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Stephens.  Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr,  Nays: Mayor Pro Tem Harlan. Absent: Council Member Harper. Abstain: None. Motion carried: 5-1-1 ACTION:  The City Council give second reading to and adopted, Ordinance No. 2024-11 increasing the City Council compensation effective after the general election, with the  new City Council in December 2024.  NEW BUSINESS:  1.  APPROVAL OF SIDE LETTER WITH THE COSTA MESA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION REGARDING THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU AND UPDATES TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HIRING AND REFERRAL INCENTIVE  PROGRAM  Presentation by Ms. Lee, Human Resources Manager.  Public Comment: None.  MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Gameros/Councin Member Marr  MOTION: Approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:  Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.  Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Harper. Abstain: None. Motion carried: 6-0-1  Minutes = Regular Meeting September 17, 2024 Page 6 of8    ACTION: The City Council:  1. Approved and Adopted the Side Letter with the City Employees Association. 2. Approved and Adopted Resolution Number 2024-41 renaming Communications 3. Approve and Adopted Resolution Number 2024-42 establishing the Reserve Senior  classifications and updating pay rates.  Public Safety Dispatcher.  4. Approved the certified Fiscal Impact Analysis. execute the Side Letter documents.  5. Authorized the City Manager and members of the City's Negotiation Team to 6. Approved an appropriation increase of $355,866 in the FY 2024/2025 for one-time incentives for the retention and retroactive overtime costs and the new Hiring and 7. Approved an appropriation increase of $363,913 in the FY 2024/2025 for recurring costs due to compensation adjustments for the Police Department dispatch staff. AMENDMENTS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH MERCY HOUSE & BRACKEN'S KITCHEN FOR SERVICES AT THE COSTA MESA BRIDGE  Referral Incentive Program.  2.  SHELTER  Presentation by Mr. Robbins, Neighborhood Improvement Manager.  Public Comment: None.  MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Council Member Reynolds  MOTION: Approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:  Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.  Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Harper. Abstain: None. Motion carried: 6-0-1 ACTION:  1. City Council approved Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Mercy House, increasing the compensation by $197,894 for a new annual 2. Approved Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Bracken's Kitchen, increasing the compensation by $91,250 for a new annual not-to-exceed  not-to-exceed amount of $2,383,180.  amount of $492,750.  Minutes - Regular Meeting September 17, 2024 Page 7of8    3. Authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute all agreements and any  amendments to the agreements.  ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND ADJOURNMENT = Mayor Pro Tem Harlan adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. in  SUGGESTIONS- -NONE.  remembrance of the first responders that lost their lives on 9/11. Minutes adopted on this 1st day of October, 2024.  Johp,Siephens,Mayor ATTEST:  A  Bronda Oren Brenda Green, City Clerk  Minutes - Regular Meeting September 17, 2024 Page 8 of8