Costa Mesa City Council Meeting September 1, 2026

The City of Costa Mesa held a City Council meeting on September 1, 2026, which included several presentations and public comments. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the approval of a Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program award of nearly $300,000 to update the city's active transportation plan, with a small local match. The council also considered and approved amendments to the city's housing element to comply with state mandates, including rezoning and site inventory updates to meet regional housing needs. The housing element update involved extensive public outreach and addressed legal challenges, with the council ultimately voting to adopt the updated element. Additionally, the council approved labor agreements with various employee associations, including salary and benefit adjustments, with an estimated fiscal impact of approximately $3.7 million for fiscal year 2027-28. Public comments addressed concerns about surveillance contracts, housing density, and affordable housing incentives. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported during the meeting.