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## Recent meetings (50)

- [2026-10-20 — Costa Mesa approves massive zoning overhaul and housing plan after years of work](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/7a9f5efd-7079-4bff-adda-9bc190d541ec): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-10-20 — Costa Mesa City Council to Hold Closed Session on Labor Negotiations, Lawsuits, and Property Deal](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/bd3bde6e-4439-4434-b877-3036a39f9a8a): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-10-13 — City Council Reviews 5-Year IT Plan, Highlighting Infrastructure & Permitting Upgrades](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/6e691775-379a-4e0b-a02b-c36d4e29a1ff): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-10-08 — Costa Mesa moves forward with Moon Park redesign and park memorials](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/18c87a0f-e1b7-4276-9514-17a69f063929): PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
- [2026-10-06 — Costa Mesa OKs speed limits in school zones, expanding park space, and drone tools](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/f6d76de3-e552-4c6c-a1bf-b8464e079702): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-10-06 — Costa Mesa Council to Talk Lawsuits and Property Deals in Closed Session](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/a4454657-9ffe-4565-89d3-ec7653aa2b24): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-10-01 — Costa Mesa Arts Commission explores One Metro West art concepts and master plan update](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/3417e2e1-ee46-4bb9-850c-fe7751c77548): ARTS COMMISSION
- [2026-09-28 — Costa Mesa Planning Commission recommends zoning updates and approves 21-unit housing project](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/9e327bbe-3ff6-4eaf-8613-27d1992592e2): PLANNING COMMISSION
- [2026-09-15 — Costa Mesa approves 2,300-unit Fairview plan with golf course road protections](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/f7aaf87a-cb12-439f-80c6-6bcbcb2edf78): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-09-14 — City pushes ahead on major housing and zoning overhaul, plus new sports and retail projects.](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/99a3b4f8-c3e4-4642-ab1f-bf5e26d32cd4): PLANNING COMMISSION
- [2026-09-10 — Costa Mesa moves forward with Shalimar Park expansion designs](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/156c578d-ef6a-4814-aab0-fe5a10fc9c0f): PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
- [2026-09-08 — Costa Mesa city leaders debate first-time homebuyer program vs. other housing funds](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/d5b1c231-1149-44ac-b9ca-56cbc710494d): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-09-03 — Costa Mesa Arts Commission Picks a New Vice Chair and Previews Fall Events](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/1938a4c2-19e9-4030-8d4f-82e8b1e5f137): ARTS COMMISSION
- [2026-09-01 — Costa Mesa Council Adopts Major Housing Element Plan and New Union Labor Contracts](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/47c0fe5c-2ba1-4384-8600-f415dadf9b46): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-08-17 — Planning Commission Recommends Housing Element Update to Council Amid Pushback](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/8654736f-b44e-4c8e-bec0-a84381273916): PLANNING COMMISSION
- [2026-08-13 — Costa Mesa parks commission approves memorial benches and trees while updating residents on summer projects](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/b47c27ad-bd69-4a2d-8301-4b286abbdebe): PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
- [2026-08-10 — Costa Mesa Planning Commission Advances Massive Fairview Specific Plan](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/8e484fac-e55a-4fc1-b67c-a19e055dfbc4): PLANNING COMMISSION
- [2026-08-04 — Costa Mesa Council moves forward with housing mandates response, zoning updates, and bike lane improvements.](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/5a14bcdf-189c-4731-915a-1c85b09d29cd): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-07-27 — Planning Commission Reviews 4,000-Unit Fairview Project Amid Traffic and Open Space Concerns](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/b36e055d-ada5-43a2-9149-0ede3e428234): PLANNING COMMISSION
- [2026-07-22 — Costa Mesa voters will decide on a business license tax update this November](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/70a88d21-6cf5-4d0a-9dc7-b1536d757e57): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-07-21 — Costa Mesa keeps Flock camera system for now, demands tighter data protections](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/9779d20d-2ae6-42f5-af5b-019e8e2c1d02): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-07-13 — Costa Mesa Planning Commission approves indoor trampoline park and streamlines business rules](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/558c4c00-bd1b-4c7c-9516-44e2bb69a99f): PLANNING COMMISSION
- [2026-06-22 — Planning Commission OKs late alcohol for two Bristol restaurants and pauses zoning code updates](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/670b22d2-ee0a-4655-ae93-1b6b5e45f638): PLANNING COMMISSION
- [2026-06-16 — Costa Mesa City Council met for closed session labor and legal talks](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/16560220-0a41-4972-ba33-76b8594a2d9f): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-06-16 — Costa Mesa explores stricter rules for sober living homes and transit funds](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/8246d6d8-a50c-4e9d-95b7-28f3b1b03082): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-06-11 — Costa Mesa parks commission tackles tree trimming, user fees, and community gardens](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/a6b7dde4-27a2-4cf9-80f3-781d0c496532): PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
- [2026-06-09 — Costa Mesa eyes November ballot measures for business tax hike and hotel tax](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/73af4d7f-88cb-472d-baef-8b0749a9c6fe): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-06-02 — Costa Mesa approves $245.9M budget, cuts park ranger post, and ends Priceless Pet deal](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/eb85994f-da4f-4920-8754-c829130e8dd9): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-05-21 — Costa Mesa parks commission hits pause on fee hikes, demands more data before acting](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/ae151abb-cbb8-4f87-bf82-2d3e150acbce): PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
- [2026-05-19 — Costa Mesa Council Awards Bridge Shelter Contract to Volunteers of America](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/d7ba0479-645d-4945-a7d6-573a44363317): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-05-12 — Costa Mesa looks at a balanced $244.9M budget with no reserve draw](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/b30229e7-228e-4441-8270-cdba8ccf68fe): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-05-07 — Arts Commission bids farewell to first arts specialist as poetry and program reports move forward](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/29ab062d-9351-4b9d-a5f0-9ca56993b193): ARTS COMMISSION
- [2026-05-05 — Costa Mesa City Council met for closed session to discuss labor negotiations and active lawsuits.](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/8ce205c1-c86f-49b4-945a-28d895399788): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-05-05 — Costa Mesa OKs Sober Living Home on Baker Street Amid Neighborhood Concerns](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/383bedff-b016-4165-a661-56c4adbf654a): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-04-28 — Costa Mesa ends fiscal year in the black, but council questions $7M in extra spending](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/1bca921e-a83d-4c76-a8a1-4c8e57cf2b2f): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-04-27 — Planning Commission Approves West 17th Street Event Venue](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/94f6967d-c963-4d77-9891-150361cd6813): PLANNING COMMISSION
- [2026-04-23 — Costa Mesa looks to grow community garden spaces and fix long waitlists](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/0ff43925-3df0-44b2-8508-3cd5ad88e640): PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
- [2026-04-21 — Costa Mesa approves new trap-neuter-return cat program and advances alley fixes](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/a2207656-9aeb-44d1-b464-7dd4639637f5): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
- [2026-04-21 — Costa Mesa City Council holds closed session on opioid settlements and pending lawsuits](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/78221f23-7d30-473e-9dee-8ef331edbd98): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
- [2026-04-13 — Costa Mesa Planning Commission Approves Wireless Tower and 7-Eleven Liquor License](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/e31a79b0-e033-4941-bbb3-72fd7bb66541): PLANNING COMMISSION
- [2026-04-09 — Costa Mesa community weighs in on Fairview plan, housing, and open space](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/72ebd55d-f53f-4281-ba71-a0b5c839c96c): PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
- [2026-04-07 — Costa Mesa approves housing rezoning and new storm drainage impact fees](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/7f5a3add-df32-431d-a452-3bf1defa2317): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
- [2026-04-07 — Costa Mesa City Council met for closed session to discuss workers' comp, potential litigation, and an active court case.](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/d542249a-a2d4-4c73-b81f-2b84547b71e8): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
- [2026-04-02 — Costa Mesa Arts Commission pushes for bigger budget, better public art, and new park projects](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/e3a27a4b-0b90-4b80-a679-7a909e1c8d59): ARTS COMMISSION
- [2026-03-31 — Costa Mesa looks at next year's $33M public works budget with a focus on neighborhood parks](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/32beb57d-a9c5-4c5e-81fd-00ea4286dfc1): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
- [2026-03-23 — Costa Mesa Planning Commission to review wireless facility, zoning updates, and minutes](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/a8236aac-f4f5-4160-a1a2-e6fab697edb3): PLANNING COMMISSION
- [2026-03-17 — Costa Mesa moves forward with Renter Network, scraps Rental Registry](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/5dca37a7-40a7-421d-b405-d979a8d3ee1f): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
- [2026-03-17 — Costa Mesa City Council holds closed session on legal matters](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/d7c909ad-e8a4-48e5-aa9c-aa4062d2ad98): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
- [2026-03-12 — Costa Mesa parks commission votes to back senior transit option 2 and reshapes capital projects list](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/87f7445f-0a5c-40e4-b6e1-95ac185e61a1): PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
- [2026-03-10 — Costa Mesa looks at $11M annual price tag to fix aging city buildings](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/meetings/54e02c11-3676-4c3e-ac9d-f40fdbd09036): REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY


## Civic issues (50)

- [Comprehensive Housing Element Implementation and Zoning Overhaul](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/housing-development): development · priority: critical
- [Fairview Developmental Center redevelopment](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/fairview-developmental-center-redevelopment): development · priority: critical
- [21-Unit Residential Development at 396 East 21st Street](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/21-unit-residential-development-at-396-east-21st-street): development · priority: high
- [Shalimar Park Expansion and Community Center Design](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/shalimar-park-expansion-and-community-center-design): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Surveillance Technology & Data Privacy Concerns](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/police-technology-audit): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Sober Living Home Regulation & Neighborhood Compatibility](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/sober-living-homes-regulation): general · priority: high
- [Arts and Culture Master Plan Update](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/arts-and-culture-master-plan-update): parks-rec · priority: critical
- [Existing Litigation and Legal Defense Strategy](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/existing-litigation-and-legal-defense-strategy): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Sidewalk and Traffic Infrastructure Investments](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/infrastructure-repair): general · priority: high
- [Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/sixth-cycle-housing-element-update): housing · priority: critical
- [Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and Safety Element Updates](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/climate-action-and-adaptation-plan-and-safety-element-updates): environment · priority: high
- [Successor Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for City Labor Units](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/city-employee-salaries): general · priority: high
- [Moon Park Revitalization and Safety Upgrades](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/moon-park-revitalization-and-safety-upgrades): parks-rec · priority: critical
- [Municipal Facilities Master Plan & Deferred Maintenance](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/municipal-facilities-master-plan-deferred-maintenance): development · priority: high
- [One Metro West Public Art Integration](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/one-metro-west-public-art-integration): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Park Ranger Operations and E-Bike Enforcement](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/park-ranger-operations-and-e-bike-enforcement): public-safety · priority: high
- [New Community Gardens Location Study](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/new-community-gardens-location-study): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Joanne Bike Trail Lighting and Vandalism Repair](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/joanne-bike-trail-lighting-and-vandalism-repair): infrastructure · priority: medium
- [city council election](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/city-council-election): governance · priority: high
- [Fire Station No. 2 Reconstruction and Financing](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/fire-station-no-2-reconstruction-and-financing): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Real Property Negotiation at 3303 Hyland Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/real-property-negotiation-at-3303-hyland-avenue): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Information Technology Strategic Plan Phase II](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/information-technology-strategic-plan-phase-ii): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Priorities](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/city-budget): budget · priority: critical
- [Shalimar Park Sidewalk Poetry Project](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/shalimar-park-sidewalk-poetry-project): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Measure Q Cannabis Tax Revenue Allocation for Housing](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/measure-q-cannabis-tax-revenue-allocation-for-housing): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Dick's House of Sport Retail Expansion](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/economic-development): development · priority: medium
- [Senior Transportation Program Changes](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/public-transportation): transportation · priority: critical
- [Coast Community College District Property Rezoning Request](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/coast-community-college-district-property-rezoning-request): zoning · priority: medium
- [Park Maintenance and In-House Repairs](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/park-maintenance-and-in-house-repairs): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Costa Mesa Tennis Center Operations](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/costa-mesa-tennis-center-operations): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Zoning Code Modernization for Non-Residential Uses](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/zoning-code-modernization-for-non-residential-uses): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Annual ArtVenture Festival Preparations](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/annual-artventure-festival-preparations): parks-rec · priority: high
- [animal services contract](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/animal-services-contract): general · priority: medium
- [Preservation of Mesa Linda Golf Course and Traffic Access](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/preservation-of-mesa-linda-golf-course-and-traffic-access): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Paddle Up Commercial Padel Facility](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/paddle-up-commercial-padel-facility): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Wildlife and Habitat Impacts at Lions Park](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/wildlife-and-habitat-impacts-at-lions-park): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Business License Tax Reform](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/business-license-tax-reform): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/fiscal-year-2026-27-proposed-budget): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Parks and Recreation User Fee Adjustments](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/parks-and-recreation-user-fee-adjustments): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Art in Public Places Draft Ordinance Review](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/art-in-public-places-draft-ordinance-review): zoning · priority: high
- [7-Eleven Alcohol License Upgrade on Paularino Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/retail-regulation): general · priority: medium
- [Tree Trimming and Urban Canopy Health](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/tree-trimming-and-urban-canopy-health): environment · priority: high
- [Federal Grant Funding & Nonprofit Allocation (CDBG/HOME)](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/federal-grant-funding-nonprofit-allocation-cdbghome): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter Operations Contract](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/costa-mesa-bridge-shelter-operations-contract): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Event Venue Approval at 932 West 17th Street](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/event-venue-approval-at-932-west-17th-street): zoning · priority: high
- [Fairview Park Fly Field Operations and Costs](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/fairview-park-fly-field-operations-and-costs): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Adjustment](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/transient-occupancy-tax-tot-adjustment): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Jack Hammett Sports Complex Fields 1 and 2 Renovation](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/jack-hammett-sports-complex-fields-1-and-2-renovation): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration & Skate Park Expansion](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/fairview-park-west-bluff-restoration-skate-park-expansion): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Homeless Encampments and Public Safety Near Santa Ana River Trail](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/issues/community-safety-programs): public-safety · priority: high


## Development applications (34)

- [Ohio House Sober Living Home Reasonable Accommodation Appeal](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/ohio-house-sober-living-home-reasonable-accommodation-appeal): conditional-use · approved
- [Neighborhoods Where We All Belong](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/neighborhoods-where-we-all-belong): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Small Lot Ordinance Zoning Code Amendment](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/small-lot-ordinance-zoning-code-amendment): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Tract No. 19334 Subdivision Map](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/tract-no-19334-subdivision-map): subdivision · pending
- [Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/fairview-developmental-center-specific-plan): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [One Metro West](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/one-metro-west): site-plan · under-review
- [Aira (396 East 21st Street)](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/aira-396-east-21st-street): subdivision · approved
- [Dick's House of Sport](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/dicks-house-of-sport): variance · approved
- [Paddle Up Commercial Padel Facility](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/paddle-up-commercial-padel-facility): conditional-use · approved
- [Sixth Cycle Housing Element Rezoning and North Costa Mesa Specific Plan Amendment](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/sixth-cycle-housing-element-rezoning-and-north-costa-mesa-specific-plan-amendmen): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Zoning Code Amendment for Non-Residential Uses](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/zoning-code-amendment-for-non-residential-uses): other · approved
- [Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update (PCTY-26-0030)](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/sixth-cycle-housing-element-update-pcty-26-0030): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [Title 13 Zoning Code Update - Non-Residential Land Use Classifications](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/title-13-zoning-code-update-non-residential-land-use-classifications): other · approved
- [2075 Harbor Boulevard 15-Unit Townhomes](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/2075-harbor-boulevard-15-unit-townhomes): subdivision · approved
- [215-223 Mesa Drive 4-Unit Development](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/215-223-mesa-drive-4-unit-development): subdivision · approved
- [Jumpstart Trampoline Park](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/jumpstart-trampoline-park): conditional-use · approved
- [Naisho Omakase and Highball Bar](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/naisho-omakase-and-highball-bar): conditional-use · approved
- [Three Eyed Tiger](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/three-eyed-tiger): conditional-use · approved
- [Step House Recovery Sober Living Home](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/step-house-recovery-sober-living-home): conditional-use · approved
- [The Nest Event Venue (PCUP-25-0015)](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/the-nest-event-venue-pcup-25-0015): conditional-use · approved
- [AT&T Wireless Facility - 2065 Placentia Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/att-wireless-facility-2065-placentia-avenue): conditional-use · approved
- [7-Eleven ABC License Upgrade](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/7-eleven-abc-license-upgrade): conditional-use · approved
- [Costa Mesa Senior Project & Avon River Apartments](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/costa-mesa-senior-project-avon-river-apartments): other · approved
- [Pomona Avenue Live/Work Master Plan](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/pomona-avenue-livework-master-plan): other · approved
- [Cecil Place Townhome Development](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/cecil-place-townhome-development): subdivision · approved
- [Mesa Vista Apartments](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/mesa-vista-apartments): other · approved
- [Theodore Robins Ford Renovation](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/theodore-robins-ford-renovation): other · approved
- [Housing Element Sites Inventory Amendment](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/housing-element-sites-inventory): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [420 Native Garden Cannabis Storefront Amendment](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/420-native-garden-cannabis-storefront-amendment): conditional-use · approved
- [Two-Unit Small Lot Ordinance Amendment](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/two-unit-small-lot-ordinance): rezone · approved
- [420 Flower Factory](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/420-flower-factory): conditional-use · approved
- [Grace Fellowship Church](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/grace-fellowship-church): conditional-use · approved
- [Avenue of the Arts Hotel Master Plan](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/avenue-of-the-arts-hotel-master-plan): other · approved
- [Mesa West Bluffs Urban Plan Loft Development](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/development/mesa-west-bluffs-urban-plan-loft-development): site-plan · under-review


## Community topics (50)

- [Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/fairview-developmental-center-specific-plan): infrastructure
- [zoning](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/zoning): zoning
- [21-Unit Residential Development at 396 East 21st Street](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/21-unit-residential-development-at-396-east-21st-street): public-safety
- [FAIRVIEW DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN STUDY SESSION](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/fairview-developmental-center-specific-plan-study-session): parks-rec
- [business-jobs](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/business-jobs): business-jobs
- [Moon Park Renovation](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/moon-park-renovation): parks-rec
- [housing](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/housing): development
- [Housing Element](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/housing-element): zoning
- [Neighborhoods Where We All Belong Zoning & General Plan Update](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/neighborhoods-where-we-all-belong-zoning-general-plan-update): development
- [environment](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/environment): environment
- [development](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/development): development
- [budget](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/budget): budget
- [CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PCUP-25-0015) TO CONVERT AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING TO AN EVENT VENUE WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCING, INCLUDING ON-SITE VALET PARKING AND A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR EVENT OPERATIONS TO BE LOCATED AT 932 WEST 17TH STREET](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/conditional-use-permit-pcup-25-0015-to-convert-an-existing-industrial-building-t): zoning
- [City of Costa Mesa Neighborhoods Where We All Belong](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/city-of-costa-mesa-neighborhoods-where-we-all-belong): zoning
- [Flock Automated License Plate Reader Cameras](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/flock-automated-license-plate-reader-cameras): public-safety
- [Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras)](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/automated-license-plate-readers-flock-cameras): public-safety
- [Housing Element Rezoning](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/housing-element-rezoning): housing
- [Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader Contract](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/flock-safety-automated-license-plate-reader-contract): public-safety
- [Sober Living Home Regulation & Neighborhood Compatibility](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/sober-living-home-regulation-neighborhood-compatibility): zoning
- [Flock Surveillance Cameras](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/flock-surveillance-cameras): public-safety
- [Sixth Cycle Housing Element Amendment and Site Inventory](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/sixth-cycle-housing-element-amendment-and-site-inventory): development
- [Shalimar Park community center](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/shalimar-park-community-center): parks-rec
- [Flock camera contract](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/flock-camera-contract): public-safety
- [Public Safety](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/public-safety): public-safety
- [Information Technology Strategic Plan Phase II & Infrastructure Upgrades](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/information-technology-strategic-plan-phase-ii-infrastructure-upgrades): budget
- [Shalimar Park Expansion and Community Center Design](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/shalimar-park-expansion-and-community-center-design): public-safety
- [Surveillance Technology & Data Privacy Concerns](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/surveillance-technology-data-privacy-concerns): public-safety
- [Infrastructure](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/infrastructure): infrastructure
- ['Neighborhoods Where We All Belong' Zoning and Design Standards Study Session](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/neighborhoods-where-we-all-belong-zoning-and-design-standards-study-session): development
- [Parks and Recreation Proposed User Fee Increases](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/parks-and-recreation-proposed-user-fee-increases): parks-rec
- [DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PDVR-25-0013, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 19458, AND DENSITY BONUS FOR A 15-UNIT RESIDENTIAL COMMON INTEREST DEVELOPMENT AT 2075 HARBOR BOULEVARD](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/development-review-pdvr-25-0013-tentative-tract-map-no-19458-and-density-bonus-f): housing
- [Flock ALPR and data privacy](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/flock-alpr-and-data-privacy): public-safety
- [Police drone program and contract review](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/police-drone-program-and-contract-review): public-safety
- [Police drone program and privacy concerns](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/police-drone-program-and-privacy-concerns): public-safety
- [Flock ALPR contract and legal compliance](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/flock-alpr-contract-and-legal-compliance): public-safety
- [Police drone program and surveillance risks](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/police-drone-program-and-surveillance-risks): public-safety
- [Systemic Park Maintenance and Open Space Funding](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/systemic-park-maintenance-and-open-space-funding): parks-rec
- [Federal Grant Funding & Nonprofit Allocation (CDBG/HOME)](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/federal-grant-funding-nonprofit-allocation-cdbghome): taxes-budget
- [Rising Electricity Rates and Utility Affordability](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/rising-electricity-rates-and-utility-affordability): environment
- [Flock ALPR transparency and public records](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/flock-alpr-transparency-and-public-records): public-safety
- [Parks and Recreation](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/parks-and-recreation): parks-rec
- [Moon Park Revitalization and Safety Upgrades](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/moon-park-revitalization-and-safety-upgrades): parks-rec
- [Police drone program procurement process](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/police-drone-program-procurement-process): public-safety
- [Sober living and mental health facilities in residential zones](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/sober-living-and-mental-health-facilities-in-residential-zones): public-safety
- [Group homes and neighborhood safety in Mesa Verde](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/group-homes-and-neighborhood-safety-in-mesa-verde): public-safety
- [Flock ALPR and surveillance technology](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/flock-alpr-and-surveillance-technology): public-safety
- [Noise and disturbance from commercial gym](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/noise-and-disturbance-from-commercial-gym): public-safety
- [Costa Mesa Tennis Center RFP](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/costa-mesa-tennis-center-rfp): parks-rec
- [Police drone contract review](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/police-drone-contract-review): public-safety
- [Developmental disabilities housing and care facilities](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/community/developmental-disabilities-housing-and-care-facilities): development


## Officials (68)

- [John Stephens](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/john-stephens): Mayor
- [Mike Buley](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/mike-buley): District 1 Council Member
- [Loren Gameros](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/loren-gameros): District 2 Council Member
- [Andrea Marr](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/andrea-marr): District 3 Council Member
- [Manuel Chavez](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/manuel-chavez): District 4 Council Member
- [Arlis Reynolds](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/arlis-reynolds): District 5 Council Member
- [Jeff Pettis](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/jeff-pettis): District 6 Council Member
- [Jeffrey Harlan](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/jeffrey-harlan): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Debora Wondercheck](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/debora-wondercheck): Board Member — Arts Commission
- [Gregory Harold](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/gregory-harold): Board Member — Mobile Home Park Advisory Committee
- [Jon Zich](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/jon-zich): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Jake Husen](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/jake-husen): Board Member — Parks and Community Services Commission
- [Vickie Talley](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/vickie-talley): Board Member — Mobile Home Park Advisory Committee
- [Karen Klepack](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/karen-klepack): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Jason Komala](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/jason-komala): Board Member — Parks and Community Services Commission
- [Quinn Callanan](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/quinn-callanan): Board Member — Finance and Pension Advisory Committee
- [Farhad Edward Khosravi](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/farhad-edward-khosravi): Board Member — Active Transportation Committee
- [Daniel Baume](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/daniel-baume): Board Member — Fairview Park Steering Committee
- [Stephen "Steve" Smith](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/stephen-steve-smith): Board Member — Animal Services Committee
- [Johnny Rojas](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/johnny-rojas): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Brandice Leger](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/brandice-leger): Board Member — Parks and Community Services Commission
- [Sean Healey](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/sean-healey): Board Member — Finance and Pension Advisory Committee
- [Eileen Cirillo](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/eileen-cirillo): Board Member — Mobile Home Park Advisory Committee
- [Angely Andrade Vallarta](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/angely-andrade-vallarta): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Daniel Morgan](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/daniel-morgan): Board Member — Finance and Pension Advisory Committee
- [Erik Rundlett](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/erik-rundlett): Board Member — Active Transportation Committee
- [Jennifer Thomas](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/jennifer-thomas): Board Member — Fairview Park Steering Committee
- [David Martinez](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/david-martinez): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Charlene Ashendorf](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/charlene-ashendorf): Board Member — Arts Commission
- [Jordan Johnson](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/jordan-johnson): Board Member — Finance and Pension Advisory Committee
- [Robert Dickson](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/robert-dickson): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Joy Young](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/joy-young): Board Member — Mobile Home Park Advisory Committee
- [Tom Arnold](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/tom-arnold): Board Member — Finance and Pension Advisory Committee
- [Syed Zia Hussain](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/syed-zia-hussain): Board Member — Mobile Home Park Advisory Committee
- [Jim Fitzpatrick](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/jim-fitzpatrick): Board Member — Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee
- [Lisa Buchanan](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/lisa-buchanan): Board Member — Finance and Pension Advisory Committee
- [Florence Martin](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/florence-martin): Board Member — Active Transportation Committee
- [Kohl Crecelius](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/kohl-crecelius): Board Member — Fairview Park Steering Committee
- [Erica Lucia](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/erica-lucia): Board Member — Arts Commission
- [Joselyn Perez](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/joselyn-perez): Board Member — Active Transportation Committee
- [Trace Yulie](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/trace-yulie): Board Member — Active Transportation Committee
- [Maria Horton](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/maria-horton): Board Member — Mobile Home Park Advisory Committee
- [Jay Humphrey](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/jay-humphrey): Board Member — Fairview Park Steering Committee
- [Fisher Derderian](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/fisher-derderian): Board Member — Arts Commission
- [Steve Brahs](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/steve-brahs): Board Member — Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee
- [Tiia Alcazar](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/tiia-alcazar): Board Member — Active Transportation Committee
- [Terri Fuqua](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/terri-fuqua): Board Member — Fairview Park Steering Committee
- [Shayanne Wright](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/shayanne-wright): Board Member — Parks and Community Services Commission
- [Kelly Brown](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/kelly-brown): Board Member — Parks and Community Services Commission
- [Brendan Ford](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/brendan-ford): Board Member — Arts Commission
- [Andrew Barnes](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/andrew-barnes): Board Member — Active Transportation Committee
- [Sarah Coley](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/sarah-coley): Board Member — Active Transportation Committee
- [Colette McCall Craddolph](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/colette-mccall-craddolph): Board Member — Mobile Home Park Advisory Committee
- [Nicholas Lapating](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/nicholas-lapating): Board Member — Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee
- [Elizabeth Dorn Parker](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/elizabeth-dorn-parker): Board Member — Parks and Community Services Commission
- [Jose Toscano](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/jose-toscano): Board Member — Fairview Park Steering Committee
- [David Haithcock](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/david-haithcock): Board Member — Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee
- [Ralph Taboada](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/ralph-taboada): Board Member — Finance and Pension Advisory Committee
- [George M.K. Sakioka](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/george-mk-sakioka): Board Member — Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee
- [Alisa Ochoa](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/alisa-ochoa): Board Member — Arts Commission
- [Edwin "Bo" Glover Jr.](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/edwin-bo-glover-jr): Board Member — Fairview Park Steering Committee
- [Kalvin Alvarez](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/kalvin-alvarez): Board Member — Animal Services Committee
- [Cristian Garcia Arcos](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/cristian-garcia-arcos): Board Member — Parks and Community Services Commission
- [Michael Moses Nolf](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/michael-moses-nolf): Board Member — Active Transportation Committee
- [Brenda Green](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/brenda-green): City Clerk — City Clerk's Office (a division of the City Manager's Office)
- [Cecilia Gallardo-Daly](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/cecilia-gallardo-daly): City Manager — City Manager's Office
- [Carrie Tai](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/carrie-tai): Director of Economic and Development Services — Economic and Development Services
- [Kimberly Hall Barlow](https://californiarecord.org/costamesa/officials/kimberly-hall-barlow): City Attorney — City Attorney's Office (contract - Jones & Mayer)