The Costa Mesa City Council is currently seeking residents to serve on the following City Committees:
Animal Services Committee: This committee assists with the planning of animal related events, explores and provides recommendations to improve animal services, and promotes pet licensing within the City. The City is recruiting for three members for a two-year term. For further information, please contact Recreation Coordinator Jessica Torrejon at (714) 754-5128.
Active Transportation Committee: This committee assists with the review, update and implementation of the city’s Active Transportation Plan in order to make recommendations for their improvement to the City Council. The City is recruiting for three members for a two-year term. For further information, please contact Active Transportation Coordinator Brett Atencio Thomas at (714) 754-5275.
Fairview Park Steering Committee: This committee provides advice to the City Council regarding the implementation of the Fairview Park Master plan and impacts of Measure AA on Capital Improvement Program projects, maintenance and activities. The City is recruiting for three (3) members for a 4-year term. For further information, please contact Fairview Park Administrator Kelly Dalton at (714) 754-5135.
Finance and Pension Advisory Committee: This committee provides advice to the City Council regarding events and issues which may affect the financial status of the City. It also evaluates annual and long-term pension and financial impacts. The City is recruiting for three members for a four-year term. Applicants shall have pension knowledge or shall be residents or individuals that conduct business within the City and have a background that includes experience in securities trading, financial planning, banking, auditing, accounting, or a closely related and relevant field. For further information, contact Executive Assistant Stella Giragossian at (714) 754-5243.
Historical Preservation Committee: This committee serves to maintain, preserve, educate and promote the city’s historical resources. The City is recruiting for three members for a two-year term. For further information, contact Recreation Supervisor Kevin Stoddart at (714) 327-7561.
Housing and Public Service Grants Committee: This committee meets twice a year and helps to promote community understanding of the activities funded by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) with a focus on social service grants. The City is recruiting for three members for a two-year term. For further information, contact Grant Administrator Mikelle Daily at (714) 754-5678.
Mobile Home Park Advisory Committee: This committee addresses issues that will help improve the quality of life in mobile home parks and to review matters concerning mobile home parks in the City of Costa Mesa. The City is recruiting for two park owner or their representative, two mobile home park residents, and one independent citizen at-large all for a four-year term. For further information, contact Principal Planner Phayvanh Nanthavongdouangsy at (714) 754-5611.
Application Process – Residents who are interested in getting involved in local government are encouraged to complete a Committee Application Form from the City Clerk’s Office or from the City’s website (www.costamesaca.gov/apply). The completed application may be submitted online; mailed to Costa Mesa City Clerk at Post Office Box 1200, Costa Mesa, California, 92628-1200; emailed to cityclerk@costamesaca.gov; or hand-delivered to the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The deadline is 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. Appointments are tentatively scheduled for the Oct. 17, 2023 City Council meeting.
FYI: Applicants who previously applied to one of these committees in February 2023, do not need to reapply. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 754-5225 to confirm a previously submitted application.