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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Costa Mesa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Real Property Negotiations for 695 W. 19th Street
The city is negotiating terms and pricing with Jamboree Housing for a property located at 695 W. 19th Street.
Surplus Land Declaration at 695 West 19th Street
A proposal to designate a parcel functioning as part of the Senior Center parking lot as exempt surplus land under state law.
Surplus land declaration at senior center parking lot
The council was asked to declare a newly created parcel carved from the senior center parking lot at 695 West 19th Street as exempt surplus land under state law. How the city uses or disposes of this land could matter for the senior center and future development.
Municipal Facilities Master Plan & Deferred Maintenance
Staff was scheduled to present a Facilities Master Plan covering city-owned buildings, which guides how the city maintains and invests in its facilities over time.
Comprehensive Housing Element Implementation and Zoning Overhaul
The city adopted a comprehensive zoning overhaul to implement Measure K and the housing element, creating options for mixed-use and multifamily housing along commercial corridors.
Fairview Developmental Center redevelopment
The city adopted a comprehensive specific plan for the 110-acre Fairview Developmental Center site, reducing maximum units and increasing open space while protecting the local golf course from future road intrusions.
21-Unit Residential Development at 396 East 21st Street
A proposal to build 21 single-family homes on a long-vacant mobile home park site, featuring one very low-income affordable unit and utilizing state density bonus waivers.
Dick's House of Sport Retail Expansion
Dick's Sporting Goods is bringing its experiential 'House of Sport' concept to Harbor Boulevard, featuring a climbing wall, golf simulators, and updated retail space that requires a height variance.
Airport Land Use Commission Inconsistency Overrule
The city initiated a 45-day process to overrule the Airport Land Use Commission's inconsistency determination regarding housing and zoning updates.
Indoor Trampoline Park Approval
A new family-friendly indoor trampoline park called Jumpstart is moving into a vacant storefront at 2200 Harbor Boulevard, bringing new recreation options and breathing life into an underutilized shopping center.