Costa Mesa residents sought to serve on city committees/commissions

The Costa Mesa City Council is currently seeking residents to serve on the following City Committees/Commissions:

Parks, Arts and Community Services Commission: This Commission meets monthly and assists the City Council and various City departments with issues relating to parks, parkways, recreation programs and community services. The Commission also actively encourages programs for the cultural enrichment of the community and solicits partnerships with senior organizations which share the common goal to serve Costa Mesa’s senior population. The City is recruiting for a 2-year term for one (1) member, from District 3 only. Applicants must be a registered voter in District 3. For further information, contact Executive Secretary Sylvia Chalmers at (714) 754-5009.

Planning Commission: The Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month and advises on planning, land use, and development matters. The Commission is the final decision-making body for certain discretionary land use approvals such as design review and, conditional use permits. The Commission also functions as an advisory body to the City Council for Zoning and General Plan amendments. Applicant must be a registered voter in Costa Mesa. The City is recruiting for a 2-year term for one (1) At Large position (Mayors appointment). For further information, contact Executive Secretary Julie Colgan at (714) 754-5270.

Finance and Pension Advisory Committee: This committee meets monthly and 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 from changes in CalPERS contribution rates and/or actuarial schedule changes.  The City is recruiting for a 2-year term for one (1) member. 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 Acting Executive Secretary Francine Jimenez at (714) 754-5243.

Historical Preservation Committee: This committee meets monthly and serves to maintain, preserve, educate and promote the city’s historical resources. The City is recruiting for a 1-year term for one (1) alternate member. For further information, contact Recreation Supervisor Kevin Stoddart at (714) 327-7561.

Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee: This committee meets on an as-needed basis to assist staff on all aspects related to the updating and revision of traffic impact fees.  The City is recruiting for one (1) Small Developers’ Representative. For further information, contact Transportation Services Manager Jennifer Rosales at (714) 754-5180.

Application Process – Residents who are interested in getting involved in local government are encouraged to complete a Committee/Commission 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., Thursday, April 8, 2021.  Appointments are tentatively scheduled for the April 20, 2021 City Council meeting.