INSIDE CITY HALL LONG-TERM BUDGET STRATEGIES The...

INSIDE CITY HALL

LONG-TERM

BUDGET STRATEGIES

The council considered adding new revenue sources and

discontinuing or modifying programs.

WHAT HAPPENED

Because of the late hour, City Manager Allan Roeder suggested

continuing the discussion to Monday, April 12. This is traditionally

when the council holds its study session. But because of the

significance of these two items, the council will treat this like a

council meeting and take action.

WHAT WAS SAID

“The sky is not falling -- we’re just trying to tighten our belt

and look for long-term strategies” said Mayor Gary Monahan.

VETERAN’S MEMORIAL

Members of the City Council considered whether to support a

veteran’s memorial, as proposed by resident Bud Hohl, the president

of the city’s chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Hohl asked the

council to help pay for a sculpture to honor veterans who are buried

abroad, which would be placed at Harbor Lawn Memorial Cemetery.

Hohl has plans for the proposed monument and also bought a bronze

eagle to be the focus. The estimated cost for construction of the

memorial is $131,392, according to a staff report.

WHAT HAPPENED

The council directed the Costa Mesa Community Foundation to

recommend how much the city should contribute to the project.

The foundation is collecting donations for the project.

WHAT WAS SAID

“This is an excellent idea,” said resident Beth Refakes. “I hope

members of the community will step forward and contribute. I also

think it will be a welcome addition to our community because it shows

support of veterans.”