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PARKING, PATIOS, AND PUBLIC ART: WHAT WILL THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECIDE MONDAY NIGHT?
Besides approval of minutes, the agenda has only three items, and one of those is on the Consent Calendar. Don’t blink, or the meeting may be over before you think. 🏢Costa Mesa Planning Commission Meeting – Monday, November 9, 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
Cynthia McDonald
2 days ago6 min read


PART TWO OF OCTOBER 2026 CITY HALL UPDATE: 🏘️HOUSING, 🏗️CITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND 🌳FAIRVIEW PARK ISSUES MOVE TO THE FOREFRONT
PART TWO OF OCTOBER 2026 CITY HALL UPDATE: 🏘️HOUSING, 🏗️CITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND 🌳FAIRVIEW PARK ISSUES MOVE TO THE FOREFRONT
Cynthia McDonald
2 days ago57 min read


PART ONE OF OCTOBER 2026 CITY HALL UPDATE: 🏘️HOUSING, 🏗️CITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND 🌳FAIRVIEW PARK ISSUES MOVE TO THE FOREFRONT
Costa Mesa's October meetings featured several of the year's most significant policy decisions. The City Council approved implementation of Measure K, authorized the reconstruction and financing of Fire Station No. 2, adopted a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, updated development and user fees, and advanced several long-term infrastructure and planning initiatives. At the same time, tensions continued to build over Fairview Park, where state regulators are signaling growin
Cynthia McDonald
2 days ago30 min read


📢SPECIAL UPDATE! 📢HOUSING ELEMENT TROUBLES CONTINUE: HCD FLAGS FAIRVIEW DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN AND DISABILITY HOUSING BARRIERS📢
On October 30, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) issued a letter responding to the latest Housing Element revision submitted to it by the City, rejecting the submission and putting the City on notice that either it shapes up, or it faces greater consequences.
Cynthia McDonald
5 days ago8 min read


COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL MEETS THURSDAY FOR A SPECIAL MEETING
Costa Mesa Council to Consider Senior Center Housing Project, $1 Million in New Fees, and Executive Raises 🏛️ The Costa Mesa City Council meets this Thursday, October 29, 2026. While the agenda may not be long, one item has piqued our interest. 📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, October 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. 🔒 Closed Session begins at 4:00 p.m. 📍 Location: City Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive 📄 Agenda: Can be found here: 🔒CLOSED SESSION: Six items are scheduled for discussion: Re
Cynthia McDonald
Oct 2612 min read


🚨 NEXT WEEK JUST GOT A LOT BUSIER!
Planning Commission meets Monday and City Council meets THURSDAY!
Cynthia McDonald
Oct 223 min read


Costa Mesa’s Biggest Growth Decision in Years: Why Tuesday’s Vote Matters
On Tuesday, October 20, the Costa Mesa City Council will consider sweeping changes to the General Plan, Zoning Code, and Measure K implementation that could reshape our city for generations. In an email message submitted to the City Council, Costa Mesa First argues that while Costa Mesa must comply with state housing laws, the City should not lose sight of neighborhood character, environmental protection, public participation, and local control in the process. Among the conce
Cynthia McDonald
Oct 202 min read


CITY COUNCIL MEETS TUESDAY FOR A HEARING THAT COULD IMPACT EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD IN THE CITY
One of the final public hearings on the agenda could affect residents citywide by rezoning properties throughout Costa Mesa.
Cynthia McDonald
Oct 1723 min read


THIS WEEK AT CITY HALL: TECHNOLOGY MASTER PLAN, AI STRATEGY, AND FAIRVIEW PARK UPDATE
Costa Mesa's Next Big Investment? Council Reviews $15.5 Million Technology Roadmap
Fairview Park Steering Committee to get Master Plan Update
Cynthia McDonald
Oct 96 min read


🏛️ COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL MEETING PREVIEW: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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.
Cynthia McDonald
Oct 313 min read
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