CITY OF COSTA MESA
STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 – 5:00 P.M. - Minutes
CALL TO ORDER –The Study Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens at 5:01 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by the Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.
Present Via Zoom: Council Member Harper (left the meeting at 6:30 p.m.).
Absent: None.
STUDY SESSION ITEM:
1. ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND SPECIAL PROJECT UPDATE Presentation by Ms. Le, Economic and Development Services Director.
Public Comments:
Wendy Leece spoke on state mandated housing requirements and preserving open space.
Jim Fitzpatrick spoke on the amount of cannabis applications being processed and changes in policies and procedures.
Cynthia McDonald spoke on visioning for Measure K and the Fairview Developmental Center.
City Council recessed into a break at 6:13 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 6:22 p.m.
City Council conducted the study session providing general feedback on the Economic and Development Services Department operations.
ADJOURNMENT –The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Minutes adopted on this 7th day of March, 2023.
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John Stephens, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Brenda Green, City Clerk