Upcoming official agenda · automatically imported
City council · Costa Mesa, CA · 2026-10-20
Costa Mesa City Council
UPCOMING: Costa Mesa City Council is scheduled to meet on 2026-10-20 with 28 items on the posted agenda. No dollar figures are stated in the agenda text — check the attached staff reports. Items are listed for individual consideration. Votes have not happened yet — this is your window to comment. Pulled automatically from the agency's official calendar.
Packet
28 pp
42 minute read here
Agenda items
28
Scheduled for consideration · no vote yet
Amounts referenced
—
From agenda text; not an approved total
Transparency
91/100
Public access to material terms
Agenda items
Scheduled for consideration
Item 1 — The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom Webinar. Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish. Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 2 — TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make arrangements. Favor de comunicarse con la
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 3 — Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV (SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at youtube.com/costamesatv.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 4 — Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Mayor opens the floor for public comment. There is no need to register in advance or complete a comment card. When it's time to comment, line up at one of the two podiums in the room and wait for your turn. Each speaker will have
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 5 — The public may participate via the Zoom option. Zoom Webinar: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87297277438?pwd=nMy6Vrdh6WVJwy5bb7DM3hs14Qfkvl.1 Or sign into Zoom.com and “Join a Meeting” Enter Webinar ID: 872 9727 7438/ Password: 088212 • If Zoom is not alre
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 6 — Participate via telephone: Call: 1 669 900 6833 Enter Webinar ID: 872 9727 7438/ Password: 088212 During the Public Comment Period, press *9 to "raise your hand" and to be added to the queue to speak and wait for city staff to announce your name/phone number and press *6 to unmute your line when it
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 7 — Additionally, members of the public who wish to make a written comment on a specific agenda item, may submit a written comment via email to the City Clerk at cityclerk@costamesaca.gov. Any written communications, photos, or other materials for copying and distribution to the City Council that are 10
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 8 — All pictures, PowerPoints, and videos submitted for display at a public meeting must be previously reviewed by staff to verify appropriateness for general audiences. No links to YouTube videos or other streaming services will be accepted, a direct video file will need to be emailed to staff prior to
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 9 — Please know that it is important for the City to allow public participation at this meeting. If you are unable to participate in the meeting via the processes set forth above, please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 or cityclerk@costamesaca.gov and staff will attempt to accommodate you. Whil
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 10 — Note regarding agenda-related documents provided to a majority of the City Council after distribution of the City Council agenda packet (GC §54957.5): Any related documents provided to a majority of the City Council after distribution of the City Council Agenda Packets will be made available for pub
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 11 — All cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the audience are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to conduct a phone conversation.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 12 — Free Wi-Fi is available in the Council Chambers during the meetings. The network username available is: CM_Council. The password is: cmcouncil1953.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 13 — As a LEED Gold Certified City, Costa Mesa is fully committed to environmental sustainability. A minimum number of hard copies of the agenda will be available in the Council Chambers. For your convenience, a binder of the entire agenda packet will be at the table in the foyer of the Council Chambers
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 14 — In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Assistive Listening headphones are available and can be checked out from the City Clerk. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 15 — CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 P.M.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 16 — CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 17 — REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY OCTOBER 20, 2026 – 4:00 P.M.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 18 — JOHN STEPHENS Mayor MANUEL CHAVEZ ANDREA MARR Mayor Pro Tem - District 4 Council Member - District 3 ARLIS REYNOLDS LOREN GAMEROS Council Member - District 5 Council Member - District 2 JEFF PETTIS MIKE BULEY Council Member - District 6 Council Member - District 1 KIMBERLY HALL BARLOW CECILIA GALLAR
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
1. — CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6, (a) Agency Designated Representative: Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, City Manager Name of Employee Organization: Costa Mesa Executive Employees.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
2. — CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6, (a) Agency Designated Representative: Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, City Manager Name of Employee Organization: Costa Mesa Fire Association (CMFA).
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
3. — CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6, (a) Agency Designated Representative: Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, City Manager Name of Employee Organization: Costa Mesa Fire Management Association (CMFMA).
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
4. — CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: City of Costa Mesa v. Ohio House LLC Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2020-01146835-CU-OR-CJC
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
5. — CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: City of Costa Mesa v. Ohio House, LLC, a California limited liability corporation; Richard Perlin, Nancy Perlin, Dolores Perlin, and Brandon Stump as individuals, Orange Co
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
6. — CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: Ohio House, LLC v. City of Costa Mesa, United States District Court, Central District of CA, Case No. 8:19 cv 01710 DOC (KESx)
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
7. — CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: Disability Rights California, a California non-profit corporation v. City of Costa Mesa, Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, City Manager, and Costa Mesa City Council Orange County Supe
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
8. — CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: People of the State of California, ex rel, Rob Bonta, California Department of Housing and Community Development v.City of Costa Mesa Orange County Superior Court, Case No.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
9. — CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 APN: 139-032-11; Property: 3303 Hyland Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Agency Negotiator: Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Lisa Kolieb, Partner with Akerman LLP Under Negotiation: Pri
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
10. — CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATION OF LITIGATION - ONE CASE Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2), Potential Litigation.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.