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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Costa Mesa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
New Museum and Outdoor Courtyard Proposal
A new museum with an outdoor courtyard is proposed at 1901 Newport Boulevard, offering a cultural addition to the commercial corridor.
Kahlil Gibran Museum and Library Approval
The commission welcomed a new cultural institution celebrating Lebanese-American writer Kahlil Gibran at 1901 Newport Boulevard. The museum will feature educational exhibits, a library, and an outdoor courtyard modeled after the national monument in Washington, D.C.
Real Property Negotiation at 3303 Hyland Avenue
City leaders are discussing potential acquisition or lease terms for property at 3303 Hyland Avenue with negotiators.
Costa Mesa Tennis Center Operations
A local resident and RFP bidder expressed concern over low community engagement and daytime usage at the Costa Mesa Tennis Center.
Zoning Code Modernization for Non-Residential Uses
The city initiated code amendments to update commercial land use classifications, streamline emerging business models like ghost kitchens and artisan studios, and clarify height and floor area ratio standards.
Self-Service Checkout Staffing Ordinance
The city adopted rules requiring grocery and drug stores over 15,000 square feet to staff self-checkout stations at a one-to-three ratio, limit items to 15, and ban locked items from self-checkout. Retailers expressed concern over increased liability and potential closures of self-checkout lanes.