Costa Mesa residents sought to serve on city committees and 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 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 one (1) member from District 3, one (1) member from District 4, and one (1) member from District 5 terms expiring Jan. 2023. Applicants must be a resident in Districts 3, 4, and 5, respectively. For further information, contact Parks and Community Services at (714) 754-5300.

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. The City is recruiting for one (1) member, term expiring Jan. 2023, and for one (1) member, term expiring Jan. 2025. 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 issues which may affect the financial status of the City and it also evaluates financial impacts. The City is recruiting for one (1) regular member, expiring April 2022. 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, financial planning, banking, accounting, or a closely related field.  For further information, contact Executive Secretary Dina Wild at (714) 754-5243.

Housing & Public Service Grants Committee: This committee meets twice a year with further meetings scheduled on an as-needed basis 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 one (1) regular member, expiring April 2023. For further information, contact Executive Secretary Julie Colgan at (714) 754-5270.

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, September 2, 2021.  Appointments are tentatively scheduled for the September 21, 2021 City Council meeting.