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REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING (STUDY SESSION) OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
February 13, 2007
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California
Adjourned Meeting (Study Session), on Tuesday, February
p.m. in the Conference Room 1A of City Hall, 77, Fair Drive,
meeting was called to order by the Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present: Mayor Allan Mansoor
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever
Council Member Linda Dixon
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Wendy Leece
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch
Assistant City Attorney Harold Potter
Finance Director Marc Puckett
City Clerk Julie Folcik
I. PUBLIC COMMENT
met in a Regular
13, 2007, at 4:35
Costa Mesa. The
1. William Holiday, Costa Mesa, speaking about the condition of the Bark Park,
introduced a distributor of artificial grass.
2. Kirk McMahan, head design consultant for "YourTurf", indicated that the
company offered to donate 250 feet of artificial turf for use in the City's bark park.
3. Christine Cameron, Costa Mesa, advised her daughter was chosen to be on the
Youth and Government Council, encouraged Council to support the program and
for its continuation.
4. Diane Bjelland, Costa Mesa, reported her daughter was also chosen to be a part
of the program, expressed support for the youth council ,and -encouraged Council
action to continue with the program.
5. Meagan Kunert, Costa Mesa, a student chose to be member of the youth council,
expressed her excitement at the opportunity to be involved. She felt the program
was not given a chance.
II. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Mid -Year Budget Report.
Marc Puckett, Director of Finance, presented the mid -year budget review for the
current fiscal year (FY 2006-2007). He reported on the details relative of the current
revenue and expenditure adjustments and gave. a year-end estimate. He reported
on the economic impacts such from the effects of the state budget on the local
economy and on the local conditions that have contributed to the City's current mid -
budget status. He responded to questions from the City Council.
Discussion ensued regarding the Council's expectations and priorities for the capital
improvements and program and services as well as the consideration of new review
sources for Fiscal Year 2007-2008. No action was taken on this matter.
2. Youth in Government Program
Allan Roeder, City Manager, introduced the item that was requested by Council
Member Linda Dixon to be placed on the agenda for discussion.
Discussion ensued amongst the Council regarding their concerns relative to the
intent of the youth council, and its implementation of the "program". No action was
taken by the City Council.
4. Emplovee of the Month
The City Council reviewed applications for Employee of the Month, a preference was
indicated, absent any objection. Announcement of the Employee of the Month
would be made at a subsequent City Council meeting.
III. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Council Member Linda Dixon announced that at 7:00 p.m., that evening, at
Chapman University, Orange County Sheriff Corona and the Police Chief of Garden
Grove would be addressing immigration policies in cities, and invited the public to
attend. She also inquired about press releases for Council related issues.
IV. ADJOURNMENT:
The Mayor declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. The next
Regular Meeting will be held February 20, 2007, at 6:00 p.m.
AllhK R. Mansoor, Mayor
ATTEST:
Julie olcik, City Jerk
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