<?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>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:09:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.costamesa1st.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[THIS WEEK AT CITY HALL: TECHNOLOGY MASTER PLAN, AI STRATEGY, AND FAIRVIEW PARK UPDATE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costa Mesa's Next Big Investment? Council Reviews $15.5 Million Technology Roadmap
Fairview Park Steering Committee to get Master Plan Update]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/this-week-at-city-hall-technology-master-plan-ai-strategy-and-fairview-park-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac95c2686e1da51f6fd34f0</guid><category><![CDATA[October 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fairview Park]]></category><category><![CDATA[Technology Master Plan]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:05:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_7e867c2034394d44ad591570810813f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_624,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[️ COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL MEETING PREVIEW: Tuesday, October 6, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Costa Mesa City Council meets next Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Several items on the agenda may add to the length of the meeting, so I don’t expect it to be a short one.]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/costamesa-city-council-meets-tuesday-fdcsp-is-back</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac042f5bfee4e7d2cfa0c1e</guid><category><![CDATA[October 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[FDC Specific Plan]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sober Living Home]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_c340279e964f447aa6e5a49fdec12c66~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_624,h_442,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[COSTA MESA CITY HALL UPDATE FOR SEPTEMBER 2026:  THOUSANDS OF FUTURE HOUSING UNITS MOVE FORWARD AS RESIDENTS RAISE CONCERNS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growth, Surveillance, and Local Control: The Issues Shaping Costa Mesa's Future We attended a bunch of meetings in September, some with surprises! We have already written about the September 14 Planning Commission meeting and the September 15 City Council meeting. Our special report can be found here. Here is a summary of the activity at City Hall in September: Council, Commission and Committee Meetings: City Council: Two additional meetings were held, including a Study Session Planning...]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/costa-mesa-city-hall-update-for-september-2026-thousands-of-future-housing-units-move-forward-as-r</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abeb77c0baa3fe7ecc7a6c5</guid><category><![CDATA[September 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Measure K]]></category><category><![CDATA[First Time Homebuyer Program]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neighborhoods Where We All Belong]]></category><category><![CDATA[Affordable Housing]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:15:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_7dc2a27ad0e34b1db107298506d14ed6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_440,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PLANNING COMMISSION PREVIEW: MEASURE K, 20 CONTROVERSIAL AMENDMENTS, AND A LOST MOBILE HOME PARK ]]></title><description><![CDATA[PLANNING COMMISSION PREVIEW: MEASURE K, 20 CONTROVERSIAL AMENDMENTS, AND A LOST MOBILE HOME PARK ]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/planning-commission-preview-measure-k-20-controversial-amendments-and-a-lost-mobile-home-park</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab6bd524d1c7c8d57d194f9</guid><category><![CDATA[September 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Affordable Housing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Measure K]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neighborhoods Where We All Belong]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:14:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_7b70362627894cb59afc53e174f5a4cd~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 HALL UPDATE FOR AUGUST 2026:  HOUSING, SURVEILLANCE, AND THE FUTURE OF COSTA MESA TAKE CENTER STAGE]]></title><description><![CDATA[We only attended a handful of meetings in August, but there were some important decisions made. We have already written about the August 10 Planning Commission meeting. You can find that report here.   Here is a summary of the activity at City Hall in August: Council, Commission and Committee Meetings: City Council: One meeting was held; Planning Commission: One more meeting (a Special Meeting) was held; Pension and Finance Committee: one meeting held Here’s our report: AUGUST 4 CITY COUNCIL...]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/city-hall-update-for-august-2026-housing-surveillance-and-the-future-of-costa-mesa-take-center-s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab03a18ed85621288bde41d</guid><category><![CDATA[August 2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Commission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Housing Element Update]]></category><category><![CDATA[Measure K]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:08:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_7d80e1e257f5407a99d4a880f62b7b7c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_322,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPECIAL UPDATE! PLANNING COMMISSION HOLDS BACK ON SENDING MEASURE K REZONING TO CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY COUNCIL RESTRUCTURES FDCSP BEFORE VOTING TO APPROVE A PROJECT WITH REDUCED IMPACTS]]></title><description><![CDATA[PLANNING COMMISSION HOLDS BACK ON SENDING MEASURE K REZONING TO CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY COUNCIL RESTRUCTURES FDCSP BEFORE VOTING TO APPROVE A PROJECT WITH REDUCED IMPACTS]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/special-update-planning-commission-holds-back-on-sending-measure-k-rezoning-to-city-council-an</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaef2f0c4bcf32be86a2580</guid><category><![CDATA[FDC Specific Plan]]></category><category><![CDATA[Measure K]]></category><category><![CDATA[Affordable Housing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neighborhoods Where We All Belong]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fairview Developmental Center]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Commission]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:22:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_377bb74a90df45d2bbd9923fe8003482~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_624,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cynthia McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[⚠️ One of the Largest Redevelopment Projects in Costa Mesa History Comes Before the City Council Tuesday ⚠️]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Elephant in the Room: Access, Density, and the Second Roadway.]]></description><link>https://www.costamesa1st.com/post/one-of-the-largest-redevelopment-projects-in-costa-mesa-history-comes-before-the-city-council-tue</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa74bc2abcfc8d624a17909</guid><category><![CDATA[Affordable Housing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fairview Developmental Center]]></category><category><![CDATA[September 2026]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:06:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_94dfa0928465462d99983bb087daeb18~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_624,h_402,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 DOOZY OF A MEETING ON MONDAY ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costa Mesa Planning Commission Special Meeting – Monday, September 14, 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-doozy-of-a-meeting-on-monday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa44e935462f0629b9cae4d</guid><category><![CDATA[Neighborhoods Where We All Belong]]></category><category><![CDATA[Measure K]]></category><category><![CDATA[Affordable Housing]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:38:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7fe2_4b0e75dfae4148d49633b39ff5990dcc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_720,h_473,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 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></channel></rss>