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AGENDA –SPECIAL STUDY SESSION – FEBRUARY 23, 2021 – PAGE 1
AGENDA
CITY OF COSTA MESA
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL STUDY SESSION
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
5:00 p.m.
CITY HALL, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
77 FAIR DRIVE, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
KATRINA FOLEY - MAYOR
ANDREA MARR - MAYOR PRO TEM
MANUEL CHAVEZ – COUNCIL MEMBER
LOREN GAMEROS - COUNCIL MEMBER
JEFF HARLAN - COUNCIL MEMBER
DON HARPER - COUNCIL MEMBER
ARLIS REYNOLDS – COUNCIL MEMBER
In order to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Governor Newsom has issued
Executive Orders that temporarily suspend requirements of the Brown Act which allows
Council Members to attend City Council meetings remotely. Given the health risks
associated with COVID-19, the City Council Chambers will be closed to the public until
further notice.
If you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options:
1. Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
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Ciudad con 24 horas de anticipación para informarnos de sus necesidades y determinar
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The City of Costa Mesa thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent
spreading the COVID-19 virus.
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CITY OF COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL STUDY SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
SPECIAL STUDY SESSION ITEM:
Public comments are limited to 2 minutes, or as otherwise directed.
1. RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATE ON THE STAFFING PLAN FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RETAIL CANNABIS TAX AND REGULATION
MEASURE (MEASURE Q ) - Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this update on the staffing
plan being developed by the City for the successful implementation of the Retail
Cannabis Tax and Regulation Measure (Measure Q) allowing for cannabis retail
storefront (dispensaries) and retail non-storefront (delivery) uses in specified areas
of the City subject to limitations.
ADJOURNMENT