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Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Costa Mesa City Council Study Session
The City Council conducted a study session to review the second phase of the Information Technology Strategic Plan. The presentation covered a status update on phase one projects, including completed, in-progress, and redirected initiatives. Key discussion topics included the proposed five-year plan, project prioritization, budget constraints and funding sources, rising hardware and server costs, and the city's strategy for integrating artificial intelligence while implementing security guardrails.
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This document outlines Phase II of the Information Technology Strategic Plan for the City of Costa Mesa, a second five-year roadmap developed after assessing existing technologies, operational requirements, and service delivery needs. Its vision is to adopt a comprehensive IT Strategic Plan in a strategic, innovative, and cost-effective manner, with a mission to enhance internal city operations through business process improvement, increased operational efficiencies, and enhanced customer service delivery. The plan aims to connect technology resources to core City business values and define clear goals and priorities, addressing mission-critical business needs by implementing 30 infrastructure/software projects and identifying 34 additional projects. Key focus areas include IT infrastructure, public safety IT services, citizen request management, enterprise content management, capital improvement project management, employee information applications, IT staff resources, and artificial intelligence integration.
Oct 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Costa Mesa Parks and Community Services Commission Meeting
The commission discussed the ongoing status of the Tennis Center RFP, with members expressing concerns regarding project timelines. Updates were provided on the Joan Bike Trail, where historical vandalism issues prompted a transition to solar lighting solutions to ensure trail safety. The meeting also included reports on past community events, such as the Art Venture program and the Hispanic Heritage Festival, along with preparations for upcoming activities, including the Scarecrow Festival and the Ketchum Liol ribbon cutting. Additionally, the commission noted the pending review of the Climate Action Adaptation Plan.
Oct 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Costa Mesa City Council Closed Session Meeting
The council meeting focused on several items including conferences with legal counsel regarding existing litigation involving the City of Costa Mesa against various entities such as Ohio House and Disability Rights California. Additionally, the council discussed a conference with a real property negotiator concerning the price and terms of payment for the property located at 3303 Highland Avenue, Costa Mesa, California.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
