Item 07 - Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 3, 2026

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MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza spoke in support of the item, asked for clarification regarding the maintenance of the project, and requested staff look into expanding the netting and landscape maintenance around the property. City Manager Alvaro Nunez spoke regarding investment and growth opportunities and additional revenue generating uses for the space. MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 16, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez. MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding conserving the neighborhood and improving the site. Councilmember Lopez thanked staff, future partners, and the community for all their hard work and efforts. Mayor Amezcua thanked staff for all their hard work and spoke regarding the acquisition of the property and in support of the item. Councilmember Hernandez spoke regarding accessibility, potential freeway expansion on the property, protected green space in the City, and working with congressional and county representatives to protect the property. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to continue the item. Substitute motion died due to lack of second. MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 16 pulled, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez. The motion carried, 6-1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 6 —1 — Pass 17. Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (Project No. 21-6978) (Non -General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency CITY COUNCIL 8 MARCH 3, 2026