HomeMy WebLinkAbout4-11-2023 MinutesCITY OF COSTA MESA
STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 11, 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 Harper,
Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor
Stephens.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Speaker, spoke in support of Active Transportation Plan projects.
Speaker, spoke in support of Brentwood Park Improvements.
Speaker, spoke in support of improvements at the Tennis Center and LED lighting, the skate
park, Active Transportation Committee projects, and spoke on funding for projects on Adams
Ave.
Speaker, spoke in support of the Brentwood Park improvements.
Speaker, spoke in support of the Brentwood Park improvements, and requested ADA
compliant benches and access.
Speaker, spoke in support of the Brentwood Park improvements.
Andy Campbell spoke in support of the budget for Fairview Park, and spoke on reconsidering
the pump station recirculation project.
Speaker, spoke in support of the Brentwood Park improvements.
Speaker, spoke in support of the Brentwood Park improvements.
Katie Crawford spoke in support of the playground improvements at Brentwood Park, but is
opposed to any expansion.
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Lynn Toohey spoke in support of the playground improvements at Brentwood Park, but is
opposed to any expansion.
Marisa Swain spoke in support of the playground improvements at Brentwood Park, but is
opposed to any expansion.
Cynthia McDonald spoke in support of the recommendations from the Active Transportation
Committee, spoke on putting bike racks next to facilities, and spoke in support of the tennis
center upgrades.
Jacqueline Dresow spoke in support of the Brentwood Park improvements.
Bob Torribio spoke in support of the playground improvements at Brentwood Park, but is
opposed to any expansion.
Susan Theran spoke in support of the playground improvements at Brentwood Park, but is
opposed to any expansion.
Speaker spoke in support of the playground improvements at Brentwood Park, but is opposed
to any expansion, spoke on lawn maintenance being cut too low, and grading hills.
James Wright spoke in support of the playground improvements at Brentwood Park, but is
opposed to any expansion, and spoke on the lawn maintenance.
Mariah McDaniel spoke in support of the playground improvements at Brentwood Park, but is
opposed to any expansion, spoke on the lawn maintenance, and home values.
Emily Cohen spoke in support of the playground improvements at Brentwood Park, but is
opposed to any expansion.
Jon Crawford spoke in support of the playground improvements at Brentwood Park, but is
opposed to any expansion, and expressed concern on parking.
Speaker, spoke in support of the playground improvements at Brentwood Park, but is opposed
to any expansion, and requested more community input on the improvements.
Mike & Rosi spoke in support of the playground improvements at Brentwood Park, but are
opposed to any expansion, and supports green space.
Speaker, spoke in support of the playground improvements at Brentwood Park, but is opposed
to any expansion, and requested community input on the improvements.
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NEW BUSINESS:
1. FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
BUDGET AND FIVE-YEAR (2023-24 TO 2027-28) CIP STUDY SESSION
Presentation by Mr. Sethuraman, Public Works Director,
The City Council provided feedback and general direction on the Fiscal Year (FY)
2023-24 Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget and the Five -Year (FY
2023-24 to FY 2027-28) CIP.
ADJOURNMENT —The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. in memory of the USS
Thresher.
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Minutes adopted
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Brenda Green, ity Clerk
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