Successor Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for City Labor Units
Costa Mesa
Summary
The council was set to adopt side letters with the firefighters' and fire management associations for temporary upgrade pay, and a salary resolution adjusting pay for the city manager and assistant city manager. These decisions affect public safety staffing costs and executive compensation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
New pay provisions add to the city's personnel costs, drawn from the general fund.
Firefighters who temporarily fill higher-level roles, and the city's executive staff.
General taxpayers absorb the increased personnel costs.
Mentions & discussions (5)
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (Special) — October 29, 2026
The council will vote on temporary upgrade pay side letters for firefighter associations and salary resolutions for top city executives, including the City Manager.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (Special) SPECIAL MEETING — October 29, 2026
The council was set to adopt side letters with the firefighters' and fire management associations for temporary upgrade pay, and a salary resolution adjusting pay for the city manager and assistant city manager. These decisions affect public safety staffing costs and executive compensation.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (Closed) — October 20, 2026
The city is holding closed-door labor talks with executive employees, the fire association, and the fire management association to work out contracts and compensation.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY — September 1, 2026
The council approved two-year labor agreements and salary resolutions for police, police management, general city employees, and confidential staff to ensure fair compensation and staff retention.
Costa Mesa beefs up salaries to keep people at City Hall, OKs pay bump for city manager
Costa Mesa beefs up salaries to keep people at City Hall, OKs pay bump for city manager Los Angeles Times
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