John Stephens
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 10:10:01
- Avg per meeting
- 26:31
- Segments
- 10570
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Top issues during term (20)
Comprehensive Housing Element Implementation and Zoning Overhaul
Costs associated with environmental review, planning implementation, and potential legal or administrative friction with regional aviation authorities.
Fairview Developmental Center redevelopment
Remediation and site preparation costs are estimated at $300 million, with long-term infrastructure and park fee revenues expected.
21-Unit Residential Development at 396 East 21st Street
Private investment in a vacant infill parcel generating future property tax revenues.
Shalimar Park Expansion and Community Center Design
Initial phase funded via approximately $500,000 in existing park funds and reallocation, with a future community center estimated at around $2 million.
Surveillance Technology & Data Privacy Concerns
$292,144.59 funded entirely through Orange County retail theft grant funds.
Sober Living Home Regulation & Neighborhood Compatibility
None specified.
Arts and Culture Master Plan Update
Funded through the city's designated planning budget for cultural services.
Existing Litigation and Legal Defense Strategy
Active litigation may result in significant legal defense costs or settlement expenses for the city.
Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update
Involves staff resources and compliance with state housing mandates to avoid penalties and retain funding eligibility.
Sidewalk and Traffic Infrastructure Investments
Staff time and sign manufacturing costs covered by existing public works operational budgets.
Successor Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for City Labor Units
Labor agreements directly affect city staffing budgets and public safety expenditures.
Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and Safety Element Updates
Implementation will be integrated into ongoing city operations and leverage state grant opportunities.
Park Ranger Operations and E-Bike Enforcement
Staff time and administrative correspondence costs.
Municipal Facilities Master Plan & Deferred Maintenance
Bond issuance and construction contract costs for municipal capital improvement.
Moon Park Revitalization and Safety Upgrades
Design costs are estimated around $200,000, with total construction expenses to be determined during upcoming budget cycles.
One Metro West Public Art Integration
Private investment by the developer into public-facing architectural art features.
Information Technology Strategic Plan Phase II
Staffing and potential third-party consulting costs associated with system configuration and enhancement.
Real Property Negotiation at 3303 Hyland Avenue
Potential acquisition, lease, or property transaction costs.
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New Community Gardens Location Study
Minimal fiscal impact for initial study phase, with future capital costs dependent on site selection.
Decisions during term (284)
Recorded while Stephens was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar Approval
Continuation of Consolidated Master Fee Schedule
Conditional Use Permit Reconsideration for Ohio House
Award of Fire Station No. 2 Reconstruction Project
Authorization of Lease Revenue Bonds for Fire Station No. 2
Adoption of Safety Element, Climate Action Plan, and Environmental Justice Policies
Neighborhoods Where We All Belong Zoning Overhaul
PROCEDURAL WAIVER: WAIVE THE FULL READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION 26-418
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Consent Calendar Approval
Conceptual Design for Moon Park Renovation
Donation of a Memorial Tree and Plaque at Estancia Park
Donation of a Memorial Tree, Bench, and Plaques at Estancia Park
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Consent Calendar Approval
Approval of Consent Item No. 9 (OCTA EMSD Grant Resolution)
Remand of Reasonable Accommodation Appeal for Ohio House
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-08 (Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan)
Voting record (83)
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Adoption of Safety Element, Climate Action Plan, and Environmental Justice Policies
Neighborhoods Where We All Belong Zoning Overhaul
Approval of Purchase of Drone Docking Stations and Skydio Drone
Consent Calendar Approval
Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Award
Zoning Code Amendment PCTY-26-0001
Ohio House Reasonable Accommodation Appeal Continuation
General Plan Amendment for Sixth Cycle Housing Element (PCTY-26-0003)
Intent to Overrule Airport Land Use Commission Inconsistency Determination
Successor Memoranda of Understanding and Salary Resolutions
Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report on State Housing Mandate
Zoning Code Amendment for Non-Residential Uses (PCTY-26-0001)
Continuation Request of the Consolidated Master Fee Schedule
Parks and Community Services Commission Annual Report
Award of the On-Call Sidewalk Repair Project (City Project No. 25-20)
Signal Modernization for Systemic Safety Improvements (Federal Project No. HSIPL-5312(107), City Project No. 26-01)
Business License Reform Ballot Measure
Continue City Ballot Initiatives Item
Add Closed Session Items
Limit Public Comments to Two Minutes
Maintain Flock Safety Services with Contract Revisions
Deferral of Proposed First Time Homebuyer Pilot Program
Arts and Culture Master Plan Update Agreement
Termination of Priceless Pet Rescue Agreement and Emergency Procurement with WAGS
Consent Calendar Approval
Award of Contract to Renovate Jack Hammett Sports Complex Fields 1 and 2
Business Improvement Area (BIA) Reauthorization and Annual Assessment
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget
Consent Calendar Approval
Agreement for Unleaded Fuel Services with Merrimac Petroleum, Inc.
Professional Services Agreement to Provide Shelter Operations at the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter
Update on SB 707 and Adopt the Council Policy for Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings
Special Use Permit for Sober Living Home at 1601 Baker Street
Supported the permit because the review is strictly ministerial and the applicant satisfied all objective criteria required by the city's legally upheld code.