Costa Mesa

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

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.

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