Mayor· 2021-2026
John Stephens
Costa Mesa
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 10:29:03
- Avg per meeting
- 26:13
- Segments
- 10976
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Top issues during term (19)(Parks Rec)
Shalimar Park Expansion and Community Center Design
Funded partially by existing park project allocations, with future community center construction costs estimated around $2 million.
Fairview Park Fly Field Operations and Costs
The new park master plan has cost millions in consultants and staff time, and Fairview Park runs about $640,000 a year with no fee revenue.
Arts and Culture Master Plan Update
Funded through the city's designated planning budget for cultural services.
Moon Park Revitalization and Safety Upgrades
Design costs are estimated around $200,000, with total construction expenses to be determined during upcoming budget cycles.
New Community Gardens Location Study
Minimal fiscal impact for initial study phase, with future capital costs dependent on site selection.
Shalimar Park Sidewalk Poetry Project
Utilizes existing project funds for sidewalk stamping and plaque production.
One Metro West Public Art Integration
Private investment by the developer into public-facing architectural art features.
Park Maintenance and In-House Repairs
Addressing the citywide backlog of "C"-rated parks requires significant capital investment across multiple budget cycles.
Wildlife and Habitat Impacts at Lions Park
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Paddle Up Commercial Padel Facility
Activates an underutilized commercial parcel and generates municipal tax revenue and job opportunities.
Preservation of Mesa Linda Golf Course and Traffic Access
Reconfiguring golf holes could entail substantial redesign and construction costs exceeding $15 million.
Annual ArtVenture Festival Preparations
Funded through the city's arts and recreation budget.
Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration & Skate Park Expansion
Donor covers the cost of the bench and plaque; city covers installation.
Parks and Community Services ROCKS Program
Program funding is maintained within the Parks and Recreation departmental budget.
Jack Hammett Sports Complex Fields 1 and 2 Renovation
$469,478 contract plus a $46,948 contingency funded primarily through the Jack Hammett fund.
Commission Annual Work Plan and City Council Presentation
No immediate fiscal impact; priorities will inform future capital improvement and operating budgets.
Lions Park Cafe Operations and Community Partnership
Generates shared revenue where 50% of net revenue goes to public libraries and local library maintenance.
Youth Sports Expansion and Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Future capital projects involve substantial outlays, such as park renovations ranging from hundreds of thousands to over a million dollars.
Estancia Park Memorial Installations
Minimal fiscal impact on the city, as donors fund the purchase and installation of the trees, benches, and plaques.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
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