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Praised a recent candidate forum sponsored by Voice of OC for community engagement.

Expressed concern that reducing homes at Fairview Developmental Center will displace small businesses in industrial zones.

Thanked departing council members for their service and dedication to Costa Mesa.

Shared personal challenges as a parent of a disabled son seeking appropriate residential care in Orange County, advocating for housing on state land.

Supported the 21-unit project as a much-needed infill development that replaces an underutilized site with quality homes close to schools and parks.

Warned that speeding on 21st Street combined with new driveway access will cause accidents and pedestrian injuries, citing a lack of police speed enforcement.

Expressed enthusiastic support, noting small-lot single-family homes bridge the gap between apartments and large houses, and help prevent school enrollment declines.

Emphasized that while housing is needed, the current density will overwhelm local traffic, parking, and pedestrian safety around the Boys and Girls Club and schools.

Criticized the harsh facade design, tiny open spaces, and the placement of the single affordable unit tucked away in the corner.

Expressed concern about construction duration, noise, and environmental impacts on adjacent apartment residents who cannot afford homes in the new development.

Noted that while the vacant lot needed development, packing 21 homes onto the parcel creates severe traffic and safety risks near active school sports fields and the boys and girls club.

Argued that the 21-unit project represents developer greed, overpacks density onto a small lot, and will negatively impact the local community and future residents' quality of life.

Raised concerns about severe parking shortages, traffic congestion around local schools, and safety hazards on 21st Street resulting from the 21-unit project.

Spoke as parks commission chair supporting affordable housing while strongly advocating for ample green space and park amenities.

Expressed frustration that public input was ignored and begged for more time to create a better integration plan.

Spoke for the affordable housing coalition, emphasizing that high density is necessary to secure affordable units.

Argued against the plan due to traffic congestion and the negative impact on the historical golf course.

A high school golfer spoke passionately against cutting a road through the Mesa Linda golf course, highlighting its importance to youth sports.

A Mesa Verde resident complained about existing cut-through traffic on Country Club Drive and warned against adding thousands of more vehicles.

A teacher and mother expressed support for affordable housing so future generations can afford to live in Costa Mesa.

A property owner and golf club member criticized the planning process and urged a lower unit count with no golf course road.

A College Park resident warned of severe traffic impacts on Fair Drive and requested neighborhood representation on any advisory committee.

Representing the Estancia golf team, urged protection of the Mesa Linda course from being ruined by development.

Stressed that community benefits, open space protections, and infrastructure commitments must be legally secured now.

A mother of a profoundly disabled child living adjacent to FDC raised concerns about emergency response times and environmental remediation.

A College Park resident spoke in favor of denser housing options that allow multi-generational families to live nearby.

A long-time resident detailed neighborhood egress limitations and traffic bottlenecks across surrounding communities.

Highlighted emergency response travel time deficiencies and advocated for exploring alternative affordable housing sites.

Expressed strong opposition to high density and golf course impacts, advocating for tiny homes or lower density alternatives.

Voiced concerns over parking, traffic, overcrowding, and strain on police and fire services.

Expressed initial skepticism but ultimately supported a low-density version of the plan, praising the council's careful balancing of priorities.

Voiced deep concerns about traffic during the fair, environmental hazards, and density, urging the council to reject the plan.

Spoke in favor of affordable housing from a moral and community perspective, urging the council to provide homes for housing-burdened residents.

Representing People for Housing, urged adoption of the planning commission's recommended plan to satisfy housing element deadlines.

A long-time resident requested more time to evaluate air quality, traffic, and golf course impacts.

Supported staff recommendations to provide needed affordable housing.

Criticized the council as a lame duck body and blamed state housing mandates on political agendas.

Urged the council to trust staff recommendations, approve the housing range, and move forward.

Raised concerns about traffic, crime, and police/fire burdens.

Representing safer, argued that the EIR failed to adequately analyze biological resources and environmental settings.

Urged approval of 3,800 units to maximize affordable housing for struggling working families.

Supported the housing project to alleviate the severe cost-of-living burden on young people and workers.

Highlighted the severe shortage of sports fields and open space for youth athletics in Costa Mesa.

Voiced serious concerns over traffic gridlock and emergency response delays.

Supported affordable housing but questioned the massive 4,000 unit count and traffic impacts.

Warned that altering the Mesa Linda course disproportionately impacts women golfers and lacks a solid restoration plan.

Criticized the breakdown of public trust and lack of meaningful dialogue in the community engagement process.

Supported the project as an extraordinary opportunity for infill housing and compassion.

A real estate attorney and long-time resident urged the council to consider the positive long-term human impacts of providing housing.

Expressed outrage that only 10 to 20 percent of affordable housing would be prioritized for Costa Mesa residents.

Urged approval of the plan, emphasizing the critical need for affordable housing for service workers, teachers, and healthcare staff.

A local teacher supported housing supply expansion so educators and workers can afford to live locally.

Representing SCGA, questioned the feasibility of maintaining a regulation 36-hole golf complex under current access road proposals.

Advocated for an on-site fire station, thorough golf course preservation analysis, and a 20-year infrastructure plan.

Executive Director of California Alliance for Golf, urged due diligence and financial feasibility analysis regarding golf course redesign.

Addressed open space deficiencies and lack of citywide park funding plans associated with massive new developments.

Supported the plan to provide housing options for families and workers who want to live in Costa Mesa.

Supported moving the project forward to provide affordable housing while balancing community needs.

Argued that Merrimac Way predated the Harbor Village lease and urged the city to explore it as an alternative secondary access route.

Expressed concern over traffic and density, urging lower-scale development and protection of the golf course.

Supported the specific plan to address housing shortages and soaring housing costs for working-class families.

Supported housing but highlighted concerns regarding secondary access, traffic, and golf course impacts.

Urged the city to protect the Mesa Linda Golf Course and find alternative access roads that do not disrupt youth golf programs.

Supported maximizing affordable and permanent supportive housing to meet regional needs.

Expressed concerns about school capacity, limited recreational space, and traffic congestion.

Supported the plan to ensure Housing Element compliance and protect local land use control against state intervention.

Opposed the plan due to unresolved traffic, school, and water infrastructure concerns.

Expressed concern that extremely low-income housing could strain police services and community safety.

Expressed concern regarding potential costs and operational impacts to the golf course from the secondary access road.

Supported the plan, praising community outreach and emphasizing the urgent need for affordable housing.

Requested greater transparency on financial analysis, traffic impacts, and emergency response times.

Opposed the project, citing negative experiences with past incomplete city park projects.

Urged preservation of the Mesa Linda Golf Course for youth golf programs and requested alternative access routing.

Opposed the 4,000-unit density, requesting a compromise that reduces density and adds recreational fields.

Cited concerns over construction impacts, traffic, and public safety demands.

Supported the 4,000 units to provide much-needed affordable housing for working families and seniors.

Supported moving the plan forward and securing the 40% affordable housing requirement.

Supported the project for workforce housing and praised public outreach efforts.

Expressed frustration that community concerns regarding building heights and density had not been addressed and requested greater transparency.

Welcomed new families but raised concerns about green space, schools, and traffic.

Expressed concern about existing traffic bottlenecks on Harbor Boulevard and urged fewer units.

Argued that the planning process focused too much on financial feasibility rather than city benefits.

Requested clarity on housing mix, financial feasibility, and developer interest.

Strongly supported maximizing affordable housing for younger generations, teachers, and first responders.

Noted that school fields are already heavily used and cautioned against relying on them for public park space.

Expressed strong support for using the FDC property for affordable housing despite golf course and traffic concerns.

Acknowledged housing needs for younger residents but expressed concerns regarding traffic and high density.

Expressed concern that the plan prioritized density over a balanced community with parks and services.

Expressed concern that the plan focused on housing without addressing complete community elements.

Urged additional analysis and review due to significant environmental and traffic impacts identified in the EIR.

Encouraged exploring alternatives that balance housing, open space, recreation, and golf course preservation.

Expressed support for the Harbor Boulevard townhome project and its exit-only driveway design for safety.

Expressed strong support for up to 4,000 housing units at FDC to address the affordable housing shortage.

Advocated for a mix of single-family, affordable, and senior housing with connected paths at FDC.

Warned that 4,000 units would worsen traffic on major corridors and strain city infrastructure like flood mitigation.

Objected to unavoidable environmental impacts in the EIR and supported reducing the FDC project to 2,300 units.

Expressed concern about impacts to the Costa Mesa Country Club golf course and suggested evaluating Merrimac Way for access.

Supported the FDC plan and urged ensuring affordable housing is built concurrently with market-rate units.

Warned that relying on only two access points for the large FDC project would worsen traffic and emergency safety risks.

Questioned whether existing police, fire, and emergency services can handle the proposed FDC development.

Urged limiting FDC development to 2,300 units to preserve open space and expand athletic fields for youth sports.

Raised concerns about limited access and traffic impacts from the FDC project on Harbor Boulevard and surrounding areas.

Urged that traffic impacts from the annual OC Fair be included in the FDC traffic analysis.

Expressed concern that landscaped medians in the FDC plan provide little recreational value and urged more usable green space.

Expressed support for affordable ownership units on Harbor Boulevard and asked about the length of the affordability covenant.

Supported the Harbor Boulevard project and asked if rooftop solar panels could be included for long-term affordability.

Argued that increasing FDC units to 4,000 adds mostly market-rate housing without adequate open space or public services.

Expressed concern that FDC development would worsen neighborhood traffic and reduce recreational open space.

Expressed concern that the proposed 15,000-square-foot cap for fitness studios was too broad and could encompass large traditional gyms like Curl Fitness.

Spoke in favor of increasing the small fitness studio size limit and noted that residents frequently bike or walk to neighborhood gyms.

Expressed support on behalf of Lab Holding for the proposed zoning code amendments.

Expressed thanks for the release of the Fairview Developmental Center EIR and raised concerns about open space control, parking, density, and park space.

Expressed strong support for affordable housing and urged that the increased unit count (4,000 units) maintain the housing element's 40% affordability requirement for low and very low-income families.

Asked whether allocations are being made for unhoused or homeless individuals, prompting a discussion on permanent supportive housing.

Strongly opposed the sober living home next to his family's home, citing safety, noise, and neighborhood stability.

Praised the cannabis store's improvements but criticized the $3,800 fee required to remove the security guard condition.

Expressed fear for neighborhood safety and children playing near the proposed sober living facility.

Urged denial of the sober living home due to lack of CEQA review, overconcentration, and parking impacts.

Argued that the applicant previously operated without a permit and provided misleading statements regarding the Baker Street property.

Spoke on the work of Love Costa Mesa and the Community Impact Team transitional work program.

Thanked the city council for supporting Love Costa Mesa and community collaborative efforts.

Spoke on the holistic support provided by the Community Impact Program for individuals experiencing homelessness.