Fairview Park

Corrected Rittenhouse, saying HSS was never supposed to be on the vernal pool complex, and urged moving forward with the master plan update.

Criticized the city for giving the CDFW letter to HSS before the park steering committee, and said four council votes now exist for an ethics disclosure policy on independent expenditures.

A 14-year-old HSS member asked the city to protect the environment while still letting kids fly model airplanes at the park.

The HSS vice president asked the council not to decide HSS's future until the regulatory questions with CDFW are clearly understood.

Read a poem urging unity between park user groups — let planes fly, dogs walk, birds be watched.

Called the Fairview Park saga costly and inconsistent, noting the train ride gets 5,000 riders through the vernal pool complex, and urged the council to keep the current master plan given a projected $4.9 million deficit.

Pointed out HSS's special use agreement expired June 30, 2024 and the club never removed its structures — a liability risk for the city; suggested relocating them.

A 62-year resident and former HSS president said there's no documentation of environmental harm, the club's presence is codified in past master plans and Measure AA, and the club is a family for many members.

A long-time resident praised Costa Mesa's open spaces near Estancia and requested better conflict resolution management at local recreation centers.

Expressed concerns about environmental damage from the Harbor Soaring Society flying model aircraft at Fairview Park and requested relocation.

Expressed thanks for the release of the Fairview Developmental Center EIR and raised concerns about open space control, parking, density, and park space.

Spoke in support of the flying field at Fairview Park and highlighted the Harbor Soaring Society Youth Drone Team's achievements.

Voiced concern over reducing park rangers from seven to six, highlighting recent fires at Fairview Park that require more security presence.

Expressed concern over the elimination of a park ranger position and ongoing safety issues at Fairview Park, requesting resources be redirected to park safety.

Expressed concern over the proposed relocation of the Fairview Park fly field near vernal pools and endangered habitats.

Spoke in support of allowing the Harbor Soaring Society to continue using Fairview Park.