CITY OF COSTA MESA
SPECIAL STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 24, 2023 – 5:00 P.M. Minutes
CALL TO ORDER–The Special Study Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens at 5:03 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by the Mayor
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros (left the meeting at 6:59 p.m.), Council Member Marr (Arrived 5:13 p.m.), Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.
Present Via Zoom: Council Member Harper (left the meeting at 6:40 p.m.).
Absent: None.
Public Comment:
Kim Hendricks spoke on Fairview Park vernal pools and the fly field.
SPECIAL STUDY SESSION ITEM:
1. PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND SPECIAL PROJECT UPDATE Presentation by Mr. Minter, Parks and Community Services Director.
Discussion ensued on a general overview of the Parks and Community Services Department including its staffing levels, All Funds budget, programs and services, and the status of special projects, in anticipation of the upcoming 2023 City Council Strategic Planning Retreat and FY 2023‑24 budget development process.
ADJOURNMENT –The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m.
Minutes adopted on this 7th day of February, 2023.
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John Stephens, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Brenda Green, City Clerk