City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison presented Public Services Administrative Secretary Irma Garcia with the City Manager Leadership Award for May.

“Irma stepped up during the pandemic to provide continuity of service, dedication and commitment to public service,” Farrell Harrison said. “I so appreciate her dedication to our Costa Mesa community at a time we needed it most. Congrats on a job well done.”

During the pandemic, Garcia assumed the role of Acting Executive Secretary and on many occasions filled in other roles due to absences, vacancies, etc.

She goes over and above the call of duty to make sure the department is represented well. She has also been the “go to” person for Spanish translation needs for various departments.

Throughout her service with the City, Garcia has demonstrated a collaborative spirit, getting along with fellow administrative staff and providing excellent support to the leadership team.

Garcia began her career with the City of Costa in April 2000 as an Administrative Secretary in the Recreation Department.

In July 2004, she joined the Costa Mesa’s Public Services team as the Transportation Division’s Administrative Secretary and in June 2013 as the Engineering Division’s Administrative Secretary.