Costa Mesa public meetings in 2021
10 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
The City Council will review updates to the municipal zoning code and approve budget carryovers for the new fiscal year. The meeting also includes closed session discussions regarding property negotiations and existing litigation. Additionally, the council will consider continuing remote meetings due to health and safety concerns.
- Adoption of Ordinance 2021-20 amending the municipal zoning code
- Property negotiations for 774 and 778 Shalimar Drive
- Approval of fiscal year budget carryovers for the General Fund and Capital Improvement Program
- Adoption of the Measure M2 Expenditure Report
- Contract award for street striping and thermoplastic markings
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
The City Council is holding a study session to review results from a citywide parking study. Staff is seeking council input regarding proposed recommendations for the Residential Permit Parking program.
- Review of recommendations for the Residential Permit Parking program
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
The City Council will review several routine items and a major equipment purchase for the Police Department. The agenda also includes proclamations for Native American Heritage Month and Movember. Additionally, officials will consider continuing remote meetings due to health and safety concerns.
- Purchase of replacement Mobile Data Computers and hardware for up to $51．2770.11
- Resolution to continue conducting City Council and committee meetings remotely
- Declaration of Hamilton Avenue/Victoria Street and Santa Ana Avenue bridges as County highways
- Authorization for new and replacement city fleet vehicle and equipment purchases
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
The City Council will discuss redistricting using 2020 Census data and consider forming a Housing Ad Hoc Committee. Members will also review a request involving $171 million in bonded debt for the purchase of 580 Anton Boulevard. Additionally, the council will address updates to the city's strategic plan.
- Review of 2020 Census data for redistricting
- $171 million bond debt proposal for 580 Anton Boulevard
- Formation of a Housing Ad Hoc Committee
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 2021-16 regarding organic waste disposal
- Adoption of updated City Core Values and Strategic Plan goals
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
The City Council will consider an ordinance to implement SB 1383 requirements for organic waste disposal. The agenda also includes a $250,000 grant for traffic enforcement and a resolution to continue conducting meetings remotely via Zoom.
- Ordinance introduction for mandatory organic waste disposal reduction
- $250,000 Office of Traffic Safety grant for selective traffic enforcement
- Resolution to continue conducting council and committee meetings remotely
- Amendment to purchasing and contracting authority in the Municipal Code
- Public Works Agreement with All American Asphalt for street improvements
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
The City Council and Housing Authority are conducting a strategic planning retreat to review the city's mission statement and three-year goals for 2021-2024. The session includes evaluating internal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Participants will also work to identify core values and establish six-month strategic objectives.
- Review of 2021-2024 three-year goals
- Identification of five to seven core values
- Development of six-month strategic objectives
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
The Costa Mesa City Council and Housing Authority will review several city service contracts and project amendments. Proposed items include funding for janitorial services and solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations. The council will also address street closures for the 2021 Orange County Marathon.
- Janitorial services contract with Executive Facilities Services, Inc. up to $580,551.72 annually
- Purchase of portable solar-powered EV charging stations not to exceed $155,000
- Amendment for traffic engineering services for the I-405 Improvement Project
- Street closures for the 2021 Orange County Marathon Running Festival
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
The City Council will meet in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding several active lawsuits. These discussions involve cases in the Orange County Superior Court and federal court.
- Litigation: RD X CATALYST – COSTA MESA LLC v. City of Costa Mesa
- Litigation: Robert Sharpnack v. City of Costa Mesa
- Litigation: City of Costa Mesa, et al v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al
- Litigation: Costa Mesa v. NMUSD
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint study session regarding the Public Review Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element. The session is intended to gather feedback on the draft before it is submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development. Discussion includes revised densities for candidate sites at 545 and 575 Anton Blvd.
- Public review of the 2021-2029 Housing Element draft
- Revised densities for candidate sites at 545 and 575 Anton Blvd.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
The council will administer the oath of office to new Police Chief Ron Lawrence. The meeting also includes reviews of county agreements for vaccinations and emergency notifications. Additionally, the council will consider funding for homelessness prevention services.
- Oath of office for new Police Chief Ron Lawrence
- $162,382 CDBG-CV funding for Project Hope Alliance
- Mutual Aid Agreement with Orange County for COVID-19 vaccination
- AlertOC Memorandum of Understanding through 2025
- Acceptance of Costa Mesa Permanent Bridge Shelter Facility at 3175 Airway Avenue