Costa Mesa, CA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

The City Council and Housing Authority will hold a closed session to discuss real property negotiations and potential litigation.

• Negotiation with Jamboree Housing regarding price and payment terms for 695 W. 19th Street (APN: 424-211-01)
• Conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

The Costa Mesa City Council and Housing Authority will hold a public hearing on the annual Development Impact Fees report and a proposed continuation of the citywide traffic impact fee. The agenda also includes a public hearing to update the consolidated master fee schedule for city services. Additionally, council members will vote on temporary pay upgrades for firefighter unions and executive salary adjustments.

• Public hearing on Development Impact Fees Annual Report and continuation of citywide traffic impact fee
• Public hearing on User Fee Study and adoption of updated Consolidated Master Fee Schedule
• Approval of Side Letter Agreements for temporary upgrade pay for Firefighters and Fire Management Associations
• Adoption of Salary Resolution for Executive Employees, including City Manager and Assistant City Manager
• Approval of Final Parcel Map No. 2023-160 at 695 West 19th Street and related easements

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two conditional use permits. The body will consider a time extension for a cannabis storefront and a new permit for a museum.

• One-year time extension for cannabis storefront Conditional Use Permit PA-22-08 at 2490 Newport Ave
• Conditional Use Permit PCUP-26-0002 for a museum with an outdoor courtyard at 1901 Newport Boulevard, Suite 100

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

The City Council and Housing Authority will hold public hearings on several major updates, including zoning code amendments and citywide design standards. The body is also considering the issuance of lease revenue bonds for fire station reconstruction and a permit for a sober living home.

• Lease Revenue Bonds not to exceed $16.0 million for Fire Station No. 2 reconstruction
• Conditional Use Permit PA-17-10 for a sober living home at 115 East Wilson Street
• Zoning code amendments and map updates for 'Neighborhoods Where We All Belong'
• Agreement for a School Resource Officer Program with Newport-Mesa Unified School District
• Adoption of Safety Element Update, Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and Environmental Justice Policy Review

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

The City Council and Housing Authority will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and existing litigation. The meeting includes conferences with legal counsel and a real property negotiator.

• Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Executive Employees, Costa Mesa Fire Association, and Costa Mesa Fire Management Association
• Litigation review for City of Costa Mesa v. Ohio House LLC (multiple cases)
• Litigation review for Disability Rights California v. City of Costa Mesa
• Litigation review for People of the State of California v. City of Costa Mesa
• Real property negotiation for 3303 Hyland Avenue regarding price and payment terms

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

The City Council will hold a study session to receive a staff presentation on the proposed Information Technology Strategic Plan (ITSP) Phase II and its Implementation Roadmap. The body is asked to provide feedback for consideration on these documents.

• Proposed Information Technology Strategic Plan Phase II and Implementation Roadmap

PLANNING COMMISSION

PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION

The Parks and Community Services Commission will review a conceptual design plan for improvements to Moon Park. The body will also consider accepting several memorial donations for Estancia Park.

• Conceptual design for renovation of Moon Park at 3377 California Street
• Donation of a memorial tree and plaque at Estancia Park for Beth and Gladys Refakes
• Donation of a memorial tree, bench, and two plaques at Estancia Park for John (Jack) Thomas O’Meara

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

The Costa Mesa City Council and Housing Authority meet Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to act on a routine consent calendar and several substantive items. The most far-reaching is adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-08, which would adopt the Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan and rezone the 110-acre site at 2501 Harbor Boulevard. The Council will also hold a public hearing on an appeal involving a sober living home at 115 East Wilson Street and review design and contract items for parks, roads, and city facilities.

• Ordinance No. 2026-08 would adopt the Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan and rezone the 110-acre site at 2501 Harbor Boulevard, with 95 acres under the plan and 15 acres changed to Institutional and Recreational (I&R)
• Public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a reasonable accommodation request by The Ohio House to operate a sober living home at 115 East Wilson Street, Units A through E; staff recommends remanding to the Community Development Director and noticing a follow-up hearing for October 20, 2026
• Consent item would increase the Kabbara Engineering professional services agreement by $300,000, to a total not-to-exceed amount of $600,000, for on-call Public Works/Engineering staff support
• Consent item would award a two-year professional services agreement to Ayres Associates for emergency generator design services, not to exceed $124,283, plus a 10% contingency of $12,428
• New business includes a $863,000 not-to-exceed agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates for Fair Drive circulation improvements ('Fair Drive For All'), plus an $86,300 contingency, and a resolution setting new prima facie speed limits in school zones

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

The Costa Mesa City Council and Housing Authority meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at 77 Fair Drive. The published agenda consists of a closed session covering five existing lawsuits and one real property negotiation; no regular open-session business items are listed in the agenda text provided. The closed session includes litigation involving Ohio House LLC, Disability Rights California, and the state Department of Housing and Community Development, plus price and terms for 3303 Hyland Avenue.

• Closed session: five existing litigation matters under Government Code 54956.9(d)(1), including City of Costa Mesa v. Ohio House LLC and Ohio House, LLC v. City of Costa Mesa
• Closed session: Disability Rights California v. City of Costa Mesa, City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, and the City Council (Orange County Superior Court)
• Closed session: People of the State of California ex rel. Rob Bonta and HCD v. City of Costa Mesa (Orange County Superior Court)
• Closed session real property negotiation under GC 54956.8 for APN 139-032-11, 3303 Hyland Avenue; negotiator City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, negotiating party Lisa Kolieb of Akerman LLP; price and terms of payment
• No open-session action items, public hearings, contracts, or fee changes appear in the agenda text provided

ARTS COMMISSION

The Costa Mesa Arts Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive. The main items are two presentations: one on the One Metro West art concept and one introducing the consultant team for the City's Arts and Culture Master Plan Update. No formal action is required on either item, and the Commission will also consider approving minutes from its September 3, 2026 meeting. The agenda also includes public comments, commissioner comments, and a monthly Arts & Culture update.

• Consent Calendar item 26-434: approval of minutes from the September 3, 2026 Arts Commission meeting
• New Business item 26-435: One Metro West art concept discussion — presentation only, no formal action required
• New Business item 26-436: Arts and Culture Master Plan Update — introduction of selected consultant team and project overview, no formal action required
• Monthly report: Arts & Culture update
• One commissioner seat is listed as vacant

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Costa Mesa Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a major zoning code amendment, zoning map update, and new citywide multifamily design standards, along with related General Plan and Specific Plan amendments and certification of a Program Environmental Impact Report. The Commission will also consider a design review, tentative tract map, and density bonus for a 21-unit single-family development at 396 East 21st Street. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comment periods.

• Continued public hearing on 'Neighborhoods Where We All Belong' zoning updates, including repeal of SoBECA, 19 West, Mesa West Bluffs, and Mesa West Residential Ownership urban plans
• Certification of Program Environmental Impact Report and adoption of findings for the zoning updates
• Design review, tentative tract map, and density bonus for 21-unit residential development at 396 East 21st Street
• Approval of August 17, 2026 special meeting minutes

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

The Costa Mesa City Council and Housing Authority will hold public hearings on the Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan, which would rezone the 110-acre site at 2501 Harbor Boulevard, and on updates to the Safety Element, Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and Environmental Justice policies. The council will also vote on consent items including right-of-way vacations, a traffic safety grant, and a fee schedule continuation.

• Public hearing to adopt Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan, amend zoning and General Plan, certify EIR for 110-acre site at 2501 Harbor Boulevard
• Public hearing on Safety Element Update, Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and Environmental Justice Policy Review
• Continuation request for Consolidated Master Fee Schedule to October 20, 2026
• Approve $275,500 Office of Traffic Safety grant for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
• Summary vacation of excess right-of-way at 296 and 405 East 19th Street

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

This is a regular meeting of the Costa Mesa City Council and Housing Authority, but the agenda consists entirely of closed-session items. The council will confer with legal counsel on four existing lawsuits and hold a real property negotiation session. No public action or discussion of these items is scheduled.

• Closed session: litigation in City of Costa Mesa v. Ohio House LLC (Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2020-01146835-CU-OR-CJC)
• Closed session: litigation in City of Costa Mesa v. Ohio House, LLC et al. (Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2018-01006173-CU-OR-NJC)
• Closed session: litigation in Ohio House, LLC v. City of Costa Mesa (U.S. District Court, Central District of CA, Case No. 8:19 cv 01710 DOC (KESx))
• Closed session: litigation in People of the State of California ex rel. Rob Bonta v. City of Costa Mesa (Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2026-01583941-CU-WM-CJC)
• Closed session: real property negotiation for APN 139-032-11, 3303 Hyland Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, regarding price and terms of payment

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Costa Mesa Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a variance to exceed the 30-foot height limit for a Dick's House of Sport retail store, a conditional use permit for a commercial padel facility, and a major citywide zoning code amendment and General Plan update. The commission will also consider approving the August 10, 2026 meeting minutes. The zoning amendment, known as 'Neighborhoods Where We All Belong,' would update the zoning map, establish citywide multifamily design standards, repeal several urban plans, and amend specific plans, with a recommendation to certify a Program Environmental Impact Report.

• Variance (PVAR-26-0001) to exceed 30-foot building height for retail use at 2200 Harbor Boulevard, Unit K (Dick's House of Sport)
• Conditional Use Permit (PCUP-25-0021) for a commercial padel facility (Padel Up) at 2045 Harbor Boulevard
• Zoning Code Amendment (PCTY-26-0004) to repeal urban plans (SoBECA, 19 West, Mesa West Bluffs, Mesa West Residential Ownership) and establish citywide multifamily design standards
• General Plan Amendment (PGPA-26-0002) affecting Circulation, Community Design, Land Use, Noise, and Open Space elements
• Amendments to Newport Boulevard, North Costa Mesa, and One Metro West Specific Plans, with certification of a Program EIR

PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION

The Parks and Community Services Commission will discuss conceptual designs for improvements near 778 Shalimar Drive. The meeting also includes a review of the five-year Capital Improvement Plan through 2031.

• Review of conceptual design plans for property adjacent to Shalimar Park
• Review of Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026-27 through 2030-31
• Review of community survey results from the Concert in the Park Series
• Presentation of the Police Department Park Ranger Biannual Report
• Approval of August 13, 2026, meeting minutes

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

The Costa Mesa City Council will hold a study session to review how revenue is set aside under the Measure Q cannabis tax ordinance. Staff is seeking direction from the Council regarding these revenue provisions.

• Study session regarding Measure Q ordinance revenue fund discussion

ARTS COMMISSION

The Costa Mesa Arts Commission will meet to review poem selections for the Sidewalk Poetry Project at Shalimar Park. The Commission will also hold an election to fill the vacant Vice Chair position.

• Review of poems selected by an external panel for the Sidewalk Poetry Project at Shalimar Park
• Election of a Vice Chair to complete the remaining term expiration
• Approval of the May 7, 2026, meeting minutes

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

The City Council will consider a General Plan Amendment to add housing opportunity sites and update environmental justice policies. The meeting also includes discussions on new labor agreements and salary resolutions for various city employee associations.

• General Plan Amendment to add Housing Element Opportunity Sites
• Purchase of solar lighting for Joann and Cornerstone Bike Trails for $116,152
• Acceptance of $297,500 Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant
• Acceptance of $92,160 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant for traffic safety
• Adoption of successor MOUs and salary resolutions for police and city employee associations

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

The Costa Mesa City Council will meet in closed session to discuss several legal and labor matters. These discussions include negotiations with multiple employee organizations and updates on various existing lawsuits.

• Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa City Employees Association (CMCEA)
• Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Confidential Unit
• Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Police Association (CMPA)
• Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Police Management Association (CMPMA)
• Real property negotiation regarding 3303 Hyland Avenue (APN: 139-032-11)

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Costa Mesa Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution recommending the City Council approve a General Plan Amendment to add additional housing element sites to the Sixth Cycle Housing Element (2021-2029). The commission will also hold a study session on proposed zoning code amendments for multi-family residential and mixed-use design standards, and amendments to several specific plans. The meeting includes a consent calendar item to approve the July 27, 2026, minutes.

• General Plan Amendment to add housing element sites (PCTY-26-0030)
• Study session on Neighborhoods Where We All Belong (NWWAB) zoning amendments and objective design standards (PCTY-26-0004)
• Amendments to General Plan elements: Circulation, Community Design, Land Use, Noise, Open Space (PGPA-26-0002)
• Amendments to Newport Boulevard, North Costa Mesa, and One Metro West Specific Plans (PSPA-26-0003, -0004, -0005)
• Approval of July 27, 2026, meeting minutes

PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION

The Parks and Community Services Commission will hold a regular meeting with routine consent items (minutes, department and park ranger reports) and monthly updates. Under new business, the commission will vote on accepting a memorial tree and plaque at Vista Park and will provide direction on a memorial bench and plaque at Fairview Park. An update on the new community garden location study is also on the agenda.

• Accept donation of memorial tree and plaque at Vista Park in memory of Julian Hernandez
• Provide direction on memorial bench and plaque at Fairview Park in memory of Salvador Lara Rodriguez
• Update on new community garden location study
• Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Department report for June & July 2026 and park ranger reports for June and July 2026

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Costa Mesa Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: the Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan, which includes a recommendation to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report and amend the General Plan and Zoning Code for the 110-acre site at 2501 Harbor Boulevard, and a combined update to the Safety Element, Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and Environmental Justice Policy. The Commission will also consider approving the July 27, 2026 meeting minutes. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as public comments and reports.

• Public hearing on Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan (PCTY-25-0003): recommend certifying FEIR, amending General Plan land use designation from 'Multi-use Center' to 'FDCSP', and rezoning 95 acres from 'I&R-MLT' to 'FDCSP' and 15 acres to 'Institutional and Recreational' at 2501 Harbor Boulevard
• Public hearing on Safety Element Update (PCTY-25-0002), Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (PCTY-25-0009), and Environmental Justice Policy Review (PCTY-26-0002): recommend CEQA exemption and General Plan amendment
• Consent calendar: approval of July 27, 2026 unofficial meeting minutes
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes; written comments due by 12:00 p.m. on meeting day

ARTS COMMISSION

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

The Costa Mesa City Council will decide on agreements for the Avon River Apartments project at 1400 Bristol Street, contingent on HUD funding, and award a sidewalk repair contract for $237,600. They will also discuss zoning updates for non-residential uses and continue a fee schedule hearing.

• Approval of agreements for Avon River Apartments project at 1400 Bristol Street (HOME funds pending)
• Award of On Call Sidewalk Repair Project to S&H Civilworks for $237,600
• Introduction of zoning ordinance update (PCTY-26-0001) for non-residential uses
• Continuation of consolidated fee schedule public hearing to September 15, 2026
• Signal modernization project award to Econolite Systems for $2,709,902.68

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

The City Council and Housing Authority will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and existing litigation. No public items are listed on this agenda.

• Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa City Employees Association (CMCEA)
• Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Confidential Unit
• Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Police Association (CMPA)
• Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Police Management Association (CMPMA)
• Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Executive Employees

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission will consider two residential development projects and receive presentations on city policy updates. The body is also holding a study session regarding the Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan.

• Proposed 4-unit common interest development at 215 and 223 Mesa Drive
• Proposed 15-unit residential development at 2075 Harbor Boulevard
• Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), Safety Element, and Environmental Justice Policy updates
• Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan study session including Draft Environmental Impact Report
• Approval of July 13, 2026 meeting minutes

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

The City Council will consider placing the 'Costa Mesa Fair Business License Reform, Small Business Protection Measure' on the November 3, 2026 ballot by adopting several resolutions. The council will also receive and file a report on a potential Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) measure. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Proposed ballot measure: 'The Costa Mesa Fair Business License Reform, Small Business Protection Measure'
• Resolutions to call election, consolidate with state election, authorize arguments and impartial analysis
• Report on potential Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) measure