Residents complain that a transparency ordinance for labor negotiations still leaves other city dealings in the dark.
Tag: Steve Mensinger
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Costa Mesa Places Charter Initiative on November Ballot
The 4-1 vote sets the stage for an Election Day showdown between the local GOP’s favorite city council majority and a coalition of city employee unions and local activists.
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Costa Mesa Drops Auditing Firm
The decision comes after Mayer Hoffman McCann agreed to a $300,000 fine over charges that it mishandled its reviews of the city of Bell.
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Costa Mesa Approves Annual Efficiency Audits by Outsiders
Consultant will evaluate whether selected city functions are being performed efficiently and reliably.
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Despite Breaking the Rules, Target Store Granted Later Hours
Over the objections of neighboring homeowners, the Costa Mesa City Council Tuesday granted the store permission to stay open an extra hour.
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A Year After Suicide, Costa Mesa Still Unsettled
Huy Pham’s death was a tragic turning point in the city’s outsourcing battle that still seems a long way from being resolved.
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Eric Bever Appointed Mayor of Costa Mesa
Often absent councilman gets unanimous approval from his colleagues to replace Gary Monahan, who resigned unexpectedly from his post last week.
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Audit Plan Gains Traction Among Costa Mesa Leaders
Councilman Steve Mensinger said audits would help ensure that city services are provided as efficiently as possible. Union leaders remain suspicious of the council majority’s intentions.
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Councilwoman Chides Colleagues for Texting During Meetings
Costa Mesa’s Wendy Leece says when council members send and
receive text messages during meetings, it’s not only rude and
disruptive but could lead to violations of the state’s open
meetings law.
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Outsourcing’s Effect On Government Transparency
The California Public Records Act does not cover private
companies. This becomes a problem when a city outsources its
services, open-government advocates say.
