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.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV (SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at youtube.com/costamesatv.
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.
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.
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
As a courtesy, the public may participate via the Zoom option.
Zoom Webinar:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86463896610?pwd=7drB9jlpJLRux8kUmZiEJbnkB5KIIC.1
Or sign into Zoom.com and “Join a Meeting”
Enter Webinar ID: 864 6389 6610/ Password: 041556
• If Zoom is not already installed on your computer, click “Download & Run
Zoom” on the launch page and press “Run” when prompted by your browser. If Zoom has previously been installed on your computer, please allow a few moments for the application to launch automatically.
• Select “Join Audio via Computer.”
• The virtual conference room will open. If you receive a message reading,
“Please wait for the host to start this meeting,” simply remain in the room until the meeting begins.
• During the Public Comment Period, use the “raise hand” feature located in
the participants’ window and wait for city staff to announce your name
and unmute your line when it is your turn to speak. Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as otherwise directed.
Participate via telephone:
Call: 1 669 900 6833 Enter Webinar ID: 864 6389 6610/ Password: 041556
During the Public Comment Period, press *9 to add yourself to the queue 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 cityclerk@costamesaca.gov.
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 cityclerk@costamesaca.gov, 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.
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.
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 cityclerk@costamesaca.gov 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 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. All pictures, PowerPoints, and videos submitted for display at a public meeting must be previously reviewed by staff to verify appropriateness for general audiences. This includes items submitted for the overhead screen during the meeting. Items submitted for the overhead screen should be 1 page and provided to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. 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 cityclerk@costamesaca.gov 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.
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.
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
MARCH 17, 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
ROLL CALL
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: 2026 Womens History Month
Presentation: Active Transportation Committee Annual Report
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.
Council Member Buley
Council Member Gameros
Council Member Marr
Council Member Reynolds
Council Member Pettis
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez
Mayor Stephens
REPORT – CITY MANAGER
REPORT – CITY ATTORNEY
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROCEDURAL WAIVER: WAIVE THE FULL READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
READING FOLDER
ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION
MINUTES
2025 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
BRISTOL STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT
AMENDMENT TO INCREASE FUNDING TO THE CITY SIDEWALK AND GUTTER FLOW GRINDING SERVICES AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STREET CLOSURES FOR THE 2026 ORANGE COUNTY MARATHON RUNNING FESTIVAL
RESOLUTION 2026-XX APPROVING THE 2025-2026 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY TREASURER TO INVEST AND REINVEST IDLE MONIES OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2025-2026 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
AT THIS TIME COUNCIL WILL ADDRESS ANY ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
CONTINUATION REQUEST OF AN 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
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA REPEALING, REPLACING AND AMENDING TITLE 9 (LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS) OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER II (REGULATION OF CERTAIN BUSINESSES), ARTICLE 24 (JUST CAUSE RESIDENTIAL TENANT PROTECTIONS)
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE SIXTH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT (2021-2026) OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA’S GENERAL PLAN (PCTY-26-0001) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HOUSING ELEMENT SITES REZONING (PCTY-25-0008 AND PSPA-26-0001) AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
A ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 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, A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE NORTH COSTA MESA SPECIFIC PLAN FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE HOUSING ELEMENT SITES REZONING, AND DISCUSSION OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE FUTURE CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF FEES ASSOCIATED WITH NEW PROCESSES - PCTY-25-0008 AND PSPA-26-0001
OLD BUSINESS: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS:
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF A CITYWIDE RENTAL REGISTRY PROGRAM AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A NETWORK FOR RENTERS’ SOLUTIONS
CITY OF COSTA MESA, COSTA MESA FINANCE AUTHORITY, AND COSTA MESA HOUSING AUTHORITY AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND HOUSING SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PSOMAS FOR THE FAIRVIEW PARK WEST BLUFF RESTORATION PROJECT
APPROVE A TOTAL FUNDING COMMITMENT OF $1,500,000 OF HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDS TO JAMBOREE HOUSING CORPORATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COSTA MESA SENIOR PROJECT AND TO AMERICAN FAMILY HOUSING FOR AVON RIVER APARTMENTS LOCATED AT 1400 BRISTOL AVENUE IN COSTA MESA
JAMBOREE HOUSING CORPORATION’S REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COSTA MESA SENIOR PROJECT
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
ADJOURNMENT