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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*

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Jul 24, 2026

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Costa Mesa approves housing and policy actions

Published Jul 24, 2026

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Budget update reviewed

City Council received and filed the Fiscal Year 2025-26 mid-year budget update and asked staff to revisit major spending and revenue issues, including cannabis sales tax, the ambulance contract, police overtime, reserves, and budget transparency.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

City approves opioid settlements

The City Council voted 6-0 to join six National Opioid Litigation settlements and authorized the City Attorney’s Office to take the step, with the City Manager allowed to approve additional settlements later if they arise.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Costa Mesa council approves housing and drainage changes

City Council approved updated storm drainage impact fees, adopted Housing Element-related zoning and fee changes, and received the Active Transportation Committee annual report. It also did not approve a proposed code of conduct policy item.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 31, 2026

Capital improvement priorities discussed

Council gave feedback on the proposed FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program and five-year plan, emphasizing parks, road safety, facility maintenance, and funding options.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Housing and rental policy advances

City Council directed staff to return with financial and staffing information on a possible citywide rental registry and network for renters’ solutions, after debate over tenant protections and housing policy. The council also received the city’s audited financial reports, approved the investment policy and warrant resolution, and voted to continue a storm drainage fee hearing to April 7, 2026.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Facilities master plan feedback

City Council gave feedback on a Facilities Master Plan for city-owned buildings after hearing a presentation from staff and consultants.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Housing and transportation actions approved

Council approved a $149,740 contract to update the city’s Traffic Impact Fee Program and signed off on a memorandum with the City of Irvine to use beds at the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter as available. Members also backed state bills on e-bike issues and directed a letter on speed-limit changes.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council approves checkout staffing rules

Costa Mesa adopted an ordinance requiring staffing at self-service checkout stations in grocery and drug stores, approved a five-year kitchen operations contract for the Bridge Shelter, and asked staff to return with more information on expanding the city’s tree canopy.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Council approves housing and business rules

The City Council approved new zoning rules for two-unit small lot projects, gave first reading to a staffing ordinance for self-service checkout at grocery and drug stores with added compliance changes, and awarded the Lions Park Cafe operating agreement to Neat Coffee.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Costa Mesa council approves housing, park, and staffing actions

The City Council approved several major actions, including a zoning change for two-unit small lot housing, a $1.3 million contract for Shalimar Park improvements, and updated employee labor agreements and pay ranges.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

City approves major transportation and fee actions

City Council approved a $2.27 million construction contract and a $241,374 engineering contract for the Adams Avenue Bicycle Facility Project, adopted a $231 per average daily trip citywide traffic impact fee, and advanced the Fairview Park Master Plan update with added tribal coordination direction.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Fairview Park plan delayed for more review

City Council reviewed the draft Fairview Park Master Plan Update, heard public comments, and voted to continue the item to December 2, 2025 instead of taking final action.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Nov 4, 2025

Council approves building, housing, and road actions

Costa Mesa City Council approved updated building code rules, adopted a housing-related General Plan change, and advanced funding for the I-405 improvements project. It also directed staff to return with a self-service checkout staffing ordinance modeled on Long Beach’s version.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 7, 2025

Housing and zoning actions approved

City Council approved a $650,000 annual transit voucher agreement, a zoning code update, and a small-lot residential project at 2308 Santa Ana Avenue; it also advanced a 1,050-unit housing project by closing the public hearing and continuing it to a later date.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 16, 2025

Council approves opioid settlement participation

Costa Mesa’s City Council voted 6-0 to participate in two national opioid settlements so the city can seek reimbursement for opioid-related costs. The council also adopted a new ban on unlawful nitrous oxide sales or distribution, approved police and fire labor agreements, and advanced Fairview Park restoration work.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 9, 2025

City expands renter support and legal aid

Costa Mesa City Council directed staff to update eviction-notice rules, develop a rental registry, and create a renters’ support network. It also approved a $200,000 legal defense fund, ratified a $100,000 donation to two local nonprofits, and voted to join an amicus brief in the Perdomo case.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 2, 2025

Costa Mesa approves major housing and safety actions

City Council approved a 142-unit rezone for Merit Age Homes, advanced a nitrous oxide sales ban, and moved ahead with a $2.46 million TeWinkle Park lakes repair contract.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Aug 5, 2025

Costa Mesa approves housing and policy actions

Costa Mesa approved a rezoning for Victoria Place, advanced a 142-unit Bear Street residential project with traffic and pedestrian conditions, and adopted resolutions supporting the city’s core values and Senate Bill 805.

4 min readMunicipal coverage