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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
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, a
Cynthia McDonald
2 days ago36 min read
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
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 an
Cynthia McDonald
3 days ago34 min read
THE FINAL SERIES OF WORKSHOPS ON THE FAIRVIEW DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN: WHAT WE LEARNED—AND WHAT STILL WORRIES ME
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.
Cynthia McDonald
Mar 288 min read
AUGUST 2025 CITY HALL UPDATE - REZONING, FAIRVIEW DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER, NEW PROJECTS IN COSTA MESA AND SANTA ANA, IMPACTS OF ICE, FAIRVIEW PARK AND MORE
The City Council had one meeting in August. The Planning Commission met twice. The Active Transportation Committee and the Fairview Park Steering Committee also had meetings.
Cynthia McDonald
Sep 2, 202541 min read
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