City leaders point to a large, unfunded pension liability as
evidence of financial problems, but they’ve been citing a figure
that’s nearly 70 percent larger than the actual amount, according
to CalPERS officials.
Tag: Costa Mesa City Council
Costa Mesa Refunds Fee to Homeowner for Target Appeal
Al Morelli withdrew his appeal of the store’s Black Friday hours
and will get back his $1,220.
Public to Costa Mesa Council: Slow Down on Charter Push
More than 100 people packed City Hall for a hearing on the
proposed charter, with many oinsisting that the City Council is
rushing the charter process.
Costa Mesa Adds Manager to Attract New Business
The job is to coordinate the city’s strategy. The position’s
$185,000 top salary is criticized at City Council meeting.
Neighbors Battling Target Store
Residents of the Costa Mesa neighborhood say Target has
repeatedly violated the terms of its development review and the
city has gone easy on the company.
Costa Mesa Council Authorizes City to Seek Charter Status
Move is the latest effort by the Republican council’s majority
to limit the influence of the city’s employee unions.
Costa Mesa City Council OKs First Outsourcing Proposals
The council majority takes another step toward the controversial
outsourcing effort it began six months ago.
Behind Closed Doors
A rundown of what’s on the closed-session agendas of the Orange
County Supervisors and an array of city councils.
Judge Orders Temporary Stop to Costa Mesa Outsourcing
There will be no layoffs until a case brought by the employees
union is heard.
Police Bear the Brunt of Costa Mesa Budget Ax
The City Council passes a $115-million budget that includes $6
million in cuts, including $1.2 million from the police department.
The budget contains no specifics on layoffs.










