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 writ

March 2026 Costa Mesa City Hall Update Part One--If you blinked, you might’ve missed a lot

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 schedule