<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Costa Mesa First]]></title><description><![CDATA[costamesafirst]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:57:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.costamesa1st.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[CITY HALL UPDATE FOR JULY 2026:  A MONTH OF CONTROVERSY, PLANNING, AND MAJOR POLICY DECISIONS]]></title><description><![CDATA[CITY HALL UPDATE FOR JULY 2026:  A MONTH OF CONTROVERSY, PLANNING, AND MAJOR POLICY DECISIONS]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/city-hall-update-for-july-2026-a-month-of-controversy-planning-and-major-policy-decisions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a83849bf59f6f7f1068c06a</guid><category><![CDATA[July 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Flock Cameras]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ballot Measures]]></category><category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rezoning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Commission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Measure C]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:18:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_387d153613384e0c889d6153a3bde4d2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_501,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[COSTA MESA PLANNING COMMISSION TO HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING ON MONDAY ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costa Mesa Planning Commission Special Meeting – Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM  City Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive  View the Agenda here.    Attend in person or by Zoom, watch on TV, or on YouTube. Instructions are in the Agenda.  PUBLIC COMMENTS:  This is the time for YOU to comment for THREE FREE minutes on ANYTHING that is not on the agenda. There will also be a public comment period for each Agenda item. WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY CLERK BY NOON....]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/costa-mesa-planning-commission-to-hold-a-special-meeting-on-monday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e5a0e9eafd9eb8e5ae93a</guid><category><![CDATA[Housing Element Update]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Commission]]></category><category><![CDATA[August 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rezoning]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:33:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_a5aea9fbc69e4ff0b292bd29da615114~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_720,h_488,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPECIAL UPDATE! DESPITE COSTA MESA'S LARGEST PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT FACING A CRITICAL UNKNOWN, PLANNING COMMISSION SENDS IT TO CITY COUNCIL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday's Planning Commission meeting was one of the most consequential meetings of the year. Thank you to the many Costa Mesa residents who attended and took the time to provide public comment. However, an even more important meeting is still ahead. The City Council will soon consider and potentially approve the Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan, the largest housing development proposal in Costa Mesa's history and the primary focus of the Planning Commission's meeting. Many of you...]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/special-update-despite-costa-mesa-s-largest-proposed-development-facing-a-critical-unknown-plannin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7d45a060971ea08f92a3d9</guid><category><![CDATA[FDC Specific Plan]]></category><category><![CDATA[August 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Inclusionary Housing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Climate Action and Adaptation Plan]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rezoning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fairview Developmental Center]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:36:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_e22cfa9775124ca18f7183406d81e632~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_624,h_361,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAIRVIEW DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN TOWN HALL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING STUDY SESSION ON FDCSP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan (FDCSP) is moving toward a decision point. The Planning Commission is scheduled to vote on August 10, after which it could advance to the City Council.]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/fairview-developmental-center-specific-plan-town-hall-and-planning-commission-meeting-study-sess</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7648977e238b0b8ade6820</guid><category><![CDATA[July 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rezoning]]></category><category><![CDATA[FDC Specific Plan]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:37:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_94d196a1f51e45599d442d7d096fa788~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_624,h_343,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costa Mesa Under Fire: Housing Compliance or a Bigger Fight Over Sober Living Homes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 16, 2026, the State of California (State), through the Attorney General and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), filed a lawsuit against the City of Costa Mesa for failing to comply with state housing law requirements.

The lawsuit aims to enforce state housing law, ensure Costa Mesa meets its housing obligations, and set a precedent for local government accountability in addressing California's housing crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/costa-mesa-under-fire-housing-compliance-or-a-bigger-fight-over-sober-living-homes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a66bfa8b59210289e933a34</guid><category><![CDATA[Sober Living Homes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Housing Element Update]]></category><category><![CDATA[July 2026]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:44:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_3e3ce3ae7d0c4c3ebfbb2ea42bd83c3e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_624,h_354,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CITY HALL UPDATE FOR JUNE 2026:  GROWING PRESSURE ON  CITY FINANCES  AND FUTURE SERVICE LEVELS; CONCERNS ABOUT GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND ‍♂️SURVEILLANCE ‍♂️TECHNOLOGY -PART TWO OF TWO]]></title><description><![CDATA[City Hall was busy in June due to several long meetings, two of which we have already delivered reports to you. Due to the length of the meetings, this report is divided into two parts. Below is a summary of the remainder of City Hall activity for June 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/city-hall-update-for-june-2026-growing-pressure-on-city-finances-and-future-service-levels-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f01ebbd30a9e3e57c941e</guid><category><![CDATA[June 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Flock Cameras]]></category><category><![CDATA[First Time Homebuyer Program]]></category><category><![CDATA[Belfast Signal]]></category><category><![CDATA[Senior Transportation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rezoning]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:43:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_b295e780a27f4843bd938fa4a76bd4fc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_720,h_435,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CITY HALL UPDATE FOR JUNE 2026:  GROWING PRESSURE ON  CITY FINANCES  AND FUTURE SERVICE LEVELS; CONCERNS ABOUT GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND ‍♂️SURVEILLANCE ‍♂️TECHNOLOGY -PART ONE OF TWO]]></title><description><![CDATA[City Hall was busy in June due to several long meetings. We have already provided a report on two meetings at the beginning of June.
Due to the length of the meetings, this report is divided into two parts. ]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/city-hall-update-for-june-2026-growing-pressure-on-city-finances-and-future-service-levels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5ef2213357dd2c743491f4</guid><category><![CDATA[Fairview Park]]></category><category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category><category><![CDATA[June 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ballot Measures]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:18:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_05901f4b5e0a44569ea880fda3658d83~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_720,h_408,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CITY HALL UPDATE FOR MAY 2026:  BUDGET, BUDGET AND MORE BUDGET! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[May was much less busy than March and April at City Hall, but it didn’t come without some contentiousness. The meeting schedule was lighter, but we were still reeling from the news in April that the City spent $7 million more than projected in 2025-2026. Below is a summary of City Hall activity for May 2026. Council, Commission and Committee Meetings: City Council: three meetings held; Planning Commission: no meetings held (That’s right! No meetings!); Finance and Pension Advisory Committee:...]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/city-hall-update-for-may-2026-budget-budget-and-more-budget</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a29b93bb34d9652f5549a30</guid><category><![CDATA[May 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rezoning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sober Living Home]]></category><category><![CDATA[Housing Element Update]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neighborhoods Where We All Belong]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:19:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_3e4e9836e4bf4541ab11a766227bdf74~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_380,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPECIAL UPDATE! PART TWO — “SHAPING NEIGHBORHOODS” OPEN HOUSE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two meetings held last week deserve closer attention from Costa Mesa residents. Because of their importance—and how they connect—this will be a two-part update, so be sure to read both parts. PART ONE — CITY COUNCIL “ADOPTS” A BUDGET—OR DID IT? At the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Regular Meeting, the Costa Mesa City Council voted to adopt a budget for Fiscal Year 2026–2027. On the surface, that may sound routine. But a closer look raises an important question: was a complete and meaningful budget...]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/special-update-part-two-shaping-neighborhoods-open-house</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a25f0417af0f73356967bd9</guid><category><![CDATA[June 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rezoning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Housing Element Update]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neighborhoods Where We All Belong]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shaping Neighborhoods]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:33:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_53cd77cb4f5e4f688af1f9659c39ec0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPECIAL UPDATE! PART ONE — CITY COUNCIL “ADOPTS” A BUDGET—OR DID IT?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two meetings held last week deserve closer attention from Costa Mesa residents. Because of their importance—and how they connect—this will be a two-part update, so be sure to read both parts. PART ONE — CITY COUNCIL “ADOPTS” A BUDGET—OR DID IT? At the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Regular Meeting, the Costa Mesa City Council voted to adopt a budget for Fiscal Year 2026–2027. On the surface, that may sound routine. But a closer look raises an important question: was a complete and meaningful budget...]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/special-update-part-one-city-council-adopts-a-budget-or-did-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a25e36b7af0f73356966463</guid><category><![CDATA[June 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rezoning]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:23:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_847f353388cd4748a2d5f3f81e8b86c6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_519,h_246,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CITY HALL UPDATE FOR APRIL 2026—Part Two—Tough Decisions Ahead: Budget Examined and Re-Examined; Infrastructure Decisions; Housing Policy; Ethics and Public Trust; and Fairview Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[In some respects, April was a calmer month at City Hall, but that didn’t mean there wasn’t controversy. The meeting schedule was lighter, but there were a few long meetings, with some of the items being controversial. At the end of the month, the City released the draft environmental report on the Fairview Park Master Plan Update, which disclosed the City’s site choice for the relocated fly field. Below is a summary of City Hall activity for April 2026. Council, Commission, and Committee...]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/city-hall-update-for-april-2026-part-two-tough-decisions-ahead-budget-examined-and-re-examined-inf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a112e9742cc754b98187d3c</guid><category><![CDATA[April 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fairview Park]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fairview Developmental Center]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:19:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_7e1c89e4f6174e04af78de98ecf6b7ba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_465,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CITY HALL UPDATE FOR APRIL 2026—Part One—Tough Decisions Ahead: Budget Examined and Re-Examined; Infrastructure Decisions; Housing Policy; Ethics and Public Trust; and Fairview Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[In some respects, April was a calmer month at City Hall, but that didn’t mean there wasn’t controversy. The meeting schedule was lighter, but there were a few long meetings, with some of the items being controversial. At the end of the month, the City released the draft environmental report on the Fairview Park Master Plan Update, which disclosed the City’s site choice for the relocated fly field. Below is a summary of City Hall activity for April 2026. Council, Commission and Committee...]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/city-hall-update-for-april-2026part-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a10e6b9a2438924d10da9e3</guid><category><![CDATA[April 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fairview Park]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fairview Developmental Center]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rezoning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:14:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_29d5c18f95ef44d0b031e721567d977c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_333,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 2026 Costa Mesa City Hall Update Part Two—If you blinked, you might’ve missed a lot ]]></title><description><![CDATA[March was an exceptionally busy month at City Hall. So busy, in fact, that this report is divided into two parts. In addition to a heavy meeting schedule (we attend as many as we can), the City released the Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan, a nearly 300‑page document. After a thorough review, we submitted a detailed 24-page comment letter addressing key concerns. We’ve already reported on several March meetings (links included below). Unfortunately, one of our writers needed time...]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/march-2026-costa-mesa-city-hall-update-part-two-if-you-blinked-you-might-ve-missed-a-lot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f53df27b1c42fb24f3e2a7</guid><category><![CDATA[March 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rezoning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fairview Park]]></category><category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 01:24:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_010a11b1ebbe4c0e8c348de74348d1ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_416,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 2026 Costa Mesa City Hall Update Part One—If you blinked, you might’ve missed a lot ]]></title><description><![CDATA[March 2026 Costa Mesa City Hall Update Part One--If you blinked, you might’ve missed a lot ]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/march-2026-costa-mesa-city-hall-update-part-one-if-you-blinked-you-might-ve-missed-a-lot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f50a767b1c42fb24f3741a</guid><category><![CDATA[March 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Commission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fairview Developmental Center]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fairview Park]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rezoning]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:26:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_e0931397ed0941309c84cb4465216bde~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_720,h_405,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE FINAL SERIES OF WORKSHOPS ON THE FAIRVIEW DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN: WHAT WE LEARNED—AND WHAT STILL WORRIES ME]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. marks the final workshop for the City of Costa Mesa's Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan (FDCSP). This last meeting is virtual, and you can attend via Zoom.]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/the-final-workshop-on-the-fairview-developmental-center-specific-plan-what-we-learned-and-what-stil</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c856ab495b613043521af0</guid><category><![CDATA[Fairview Developmental Center]]></category><category><![CDATA[March 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rezoning]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:44:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_e37d8abce09942e7ab993f062dd633bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FEBRUARY 2026 CITY HALL UPDATE]]></title><description><![CDATA[February was a busy month! We’ve already reported on the February 9 Planning Commission meeting  because of the surprise withdrawal by Segerstrom of its properties from the Housing Element. Here’s an update on the rest of the month: Council and Committee Meetings: City Council  held two meetings; Planning Commission  met twice; Active Transportation Committee  met once; Fairview Park Steering Committee  held one meeting; and Finance and Pension Advisory Committee was scheduled to meet, but...]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/february-2025-city-hall-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c32669d67c72d7ecb91a6e</guid><category><![CDATA[February 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Housing Element Update]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sober Living Home]]></category><category><![CDATA[Climate Action and Adaptation Plan]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fairview Park]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:28:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_51ffab3bbed54142a43702f50924c7f0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_720,h_417,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[REFLECTIONS FROM THE MEASURE K REZONING OUTREACH MEETING]]></title><description><![CDATA[We attended the Measure K Rezoning Outreach meeting on Monday evening at the Norma Herzog Community Center, and while the discussion was worthwhile, the light turnout highlighted an ongoing challenge: public awareness and engagement.]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/reflections-from-the-measure-k-rezoning-outreach-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8c42ba29c2f98147695d2</guid><category><![CDATA[March 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neighborhoods Where We All Belong]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rezoning]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:09:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_bae6ddbd7d8046e08354b3cb9ea50ec2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CITY UPDATE FOR JANUARY 2026 - MAJOR CHANGES TO HOUSING AND REZONING AHEAD]]></title><description><![CDATA[f you want to skip to the item that will most likely have the most impact on your daily life, go to the Planning Commission New Business item near the bottom.]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/city-update-for-january-2026-major-changes-to-housing-and-rezoning-ahead</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6998d268d0665d05ef549c8c</guid><category><![CDATA[January 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Commission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Housing Element Update]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neighborhoods Where We All Belong]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:30:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_7ad2b0168f004e228294f6497a627f8a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_678,h_382,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING BOMBSHELL!]]></title><description><![CDATA[But Mousie, thou art no thy-lane, In proving foresight may be vain: The best laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men           Gang aft agley, An’ lea’e us nought but grief an’ pain,           For promis’d joy!   From “To a Mouse” by Robert Burns Translation: But little mouse, you’re not alone, In proving foresight may be vain: The best laid plans of mice and men Go oft awry, And leave us only grief and pain, For promised joy! A PLANNING PROCESS IN DISARRAY If grief and pain were on display Monday...]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/planning-commission-meeting-bombshell</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698f6e5cb5fb2c66253ae7fb</guid><category><![CDATA[Housing Element Update]]></category><category><![CDATA[February 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Commission]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:05:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_d0e1307a3a2b4a3fb3dfba411c5b2a54~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_416,h_416,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CITY HALL UPDATE FOR DECEMBER 2025 – MORE ON THE FAIRVIEW PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE, THE NEW ZONING “MIXED USE OVERLAY DISTRICT” (ARE YOU IN THE “MUOD”?)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Besides the early December meeting of the City Council, things were somewhat calm at City Hall. Here’s an update: Council and Committee Meetings: City Council   held only one meeting on December 2, and we already covered it in a special update since it concerned the Draft Fairview Park Master Plan Update. Please read that dispatch here: https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/city-update-for-november-2025-and-the-december-2-2025-city-council-meeting-fairview-park-master   Planning Commission  met...]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/city-hall-update-for-december-2025-more-on-the-fairview-park-master-plan-update-the-new-zonin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69545144cd7ae146be28003b</guid><category><![CDATA[December 2025]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Commission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neighborhoods Where We All Belong]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fairview Park]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:12:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_2d2ea8dd3b8f471a96318e3367f17546~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_720,h_402,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>