City of Costa Mesa News

Bid Opportunities (Formal Bids, RFPs)

The following is a list of all solicitations available through the City of Costa Mesa. The first section lists all solicitations that are available through the download process. The second section lists the construction solicitations that require you to purchase plans, and are only available at the locations notated above that section.

Please note that if you download a solicitation, you will also need to download the current amendments separately. You will not automatically receive any amendments issued subsequent to the date you download a solicitation. The recipient of any downloaded solicitation documents from this website takes full responsibility for checking on any subsequent amendments.

Please refer to the Bids Results and Bid Awards pages for further status and information on each solicitation posted on this website.

IFB/RFP/RFI/RFQ Number	Title	Prebid Date	Due Date
1138	Hazardous Waste Disposal Services Addendum 1 - Due date extended Q & A - Added 06/29/10 Addendum 2 - Due date extended & revised fee schedule	None	07/19/10 CLOSED
1139	Purchase of 4 mid-size, four-door, five-passenger hybrid sedans	None	08/30/10

2010 Editions of the California Codes (City Council Hearings)

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Costa Mesa Civic Center, 77 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, California for the purpose of considering adopting and amending the 2010 Editions of the California Codes including California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Green Building Standards Code, California Fire Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Electrical Code, and the Model Codes as they relate to International Property Maintenance Code, Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and Orange County Grading Code.

The Council will also consider an ordinance, the title being: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 5-1, 5-1.1, 5-1.3, 5-3, AND 5-95 OF TITLE 5 AND SECTIONS 7-14 AND 7-15 OF TITLE 7 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2010 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CODES AND RELATED MODEL CODES WITH APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO”.

At said public hearing, all persons either favoring or opposing the amendments to the 2010 Editions of the California Codes, the Model Codes, and the proposed ordinance will be heard.

For further details on this matter, review of the amendments or the codes adopted by reference, you may contact the City Clerk or Khanh Nguyen, Building Official, at (714) 754-5277.

If a challenge is made by any party in court from actions arising out of the public meeting and the public hearing, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public meetings and public hearings described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered at the public meeting or public hearing or prior thereto. You may view the Council Agenda and the documents on the City’s Website at www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us starting the Thursday prior to the Tuesday’s public hearing.

JULIE FOLCIK

CITY CLERK

Date: August 12, 2010

COPS/SLESF (City Council Hearings)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Costa Mesa City Council on Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, on the following item:

Review and consideration of the recommendations of the Police Department for the 2010-11 Citizen’s Options for Public Safety/Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (COPS/SLESF).

IF THE AFOREMENTIONED ACTION IS CHALLENGED IN COURT, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that at the above time and place, all interested persons may appear and be heard by the City Council on the above item and that all oral and written communication will be considered.

For further information, you may also view the Council Agenda and the documents on the City’s Website at www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us starting the Thursday prior to the Tuesday’s public hearing.

JULIE FOLCIK,

City Clerk

Fall 2010 Recreation Guide (Headlines)

Click on subcategories to view specific information
September - November 2010

Community News (Headlines)

The Fall issue of Costa Mesa Community News is available.
Please note that starting from this issue, the Costa Mesa Community News will be published quarterly and available online only.
The permanent link to the current issue can be found under the heading "Newsletters & Publications" on the right column of this page.
Download Fall Issue

CM Budget - Fiscal Year 2010-2011 (Headlines)

City of Costa Mesa, California
Preliminary Operating and Capital Improvement Budget
Fiscal Year 2010-2011

Youth Fall Swim Lessons (Headlines)

Youth Swim Lessons Fall Session Begins October 4, 2010.
Registration begins September 11.
DOWNTOWN POOL IS OPEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 24, 2010

The Costa Mesa Rotary Club Presents (Headlines)

Christmas in September - Family Portraits
September 11, Caspers Regional Park in San Juan Capistrano
September 12, Mason Regional Park in Irvine
September 26, Carbon Regional Park in Brea

Injured Marine Golf Benefit (Headlines)

Monday, October 11, 2010 (Columbus Day)
At Costa Mesa Golf Course
Starting time: 11:00 AM

Summer 2010 Recreation Guide (Headlines)

Click on subcategories to view specific information
June - September 2010

Costa Mesa Public Safety Recognition BBQ (Headlines)

Thursday, October 7, 2010
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Orange County Fairgrounds
Enter at Main Entrance near Administration Building
Chamber & Community Members: $10.00

Summer Food and Wine Festival (Headlines)

Sunday, September 12, 2010
1-4 pm
South Coast Plaza Village

Summer Ranch Camp (Headlines)

August 23 - September 3, 2010
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
at Orange County Fairgrounds

Early Childhood Program (Headlines)

Now enrolling for September
Fall Session: September 7, 2010 - June 10, 2011
Register at Balearic Community Center
1975 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa
Info: 714-754-5158 or 714-754-5175

Harbor Mesa Lions Wild West Casino Night (Headlines)

Friday, October 22, 2010
Funds Allocated to Local Charities and Non-Profit Organizations
Info: 714-898-1897

Costa Mesa Community Gardens (Headlines)

The City of Costa Mesa has 2 Community Gardens managed and operated by the City. The Del Mar Community Garden located at 170 Del Mar Street has 60 parcels that are currently occupied with a 12-18 month waiting list. The Hamilton Community Garden located at 523 Hamilton Street has 42 parcels that are currently occupied with a 10-12 month waiting list. Both gardens have water service, a portable toilet, and a trash dumpster. Garden by-laws and fee information are contained in the following document: Community Gardens Bylaw and Fees
If you wish to be placed on the waiting list for one of the gardens, please contact Donna Theriault, DTheriault@ci.costa-mesa.ca.us. Provide your name, home address, phone number, and e-mail.
Some pictures of the Community Gardens are posted under "Photo Gallery".

OC Bird Breeders (Headlines)

2nd Saturday of every month
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. - Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.
Balearic Center
1975 Balearic Ave., Costa Mesa

Neighbors for Neighbors - Fall Neighborhood Clean Up (Headlines)

Saturday, October 9, 2010
8 A.M. - Noon
for more information: (714) 754-4892

2010 Komen Orange County Race for the Cure (Headlines)

Sunday, September 26, 2010
6:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Save Our Water (Headlines)

California is facing severe water challenges.
Water is in short supply for many cities, farms and businesses, and will remain so for the foreseeable future.
Simple things you can do in your daily life can save water.

Water Use Efficiency (Headlines)

Several Residential Indoor/Outdoor Rebates and Programs are administered by the Water Use Efficiency Department to assist in the effort of saving water.

Veterans Memorial Project (Headlines)

Costa Mesa has a Veterans Memorial at Harbor Lawn Memorial Park located on the corner of Harbor and Gisler. This memorial is a fitting tribute to the men and women of our military who have served to preserve our freedom, liberty and pursuit of happiness. Join the hundreds of donors who have proudly purchased personalized bricks, which line the walkway.
Personalized bricks are laser engraved with up to three lines of text. The cost of each personalized brick is $125. The Costa Mesa Community Foundation is spearheading this project and all donations are tax-deductible.
Brick order forms can be accessed from the Foundation’s website at:

Brick order forms .
Visit web site: www.cm-fund.org
More info: 714-754-4950

September 3, 2010 DUI Checkpoint (Police Press Releases)

September 3, 2010 DUI Checkpoint

Post DUI Checkpoint Report (August 31, 2010) (Police Press Releases)

Post DUI Checkpoint Report

Fatal Traffic Collision (Police Press Releases)

Fatal Traffic Collision

Fall Committee Recruitment (Press Releases)

Fall Committee Recruitment

City of Costa Mesa and Facilities Managerment West Move Forward on Public Ownership of Orange County Fair and Events Center (Press Releases)

City of Costa Mesa and Facilities Managerment West Move Forward on Public Ownership of Orange County Fair and Events Center

City Warns of Fraudulent Fire Inspections (Press Releases)

City Warns of Fraudulent Fire Inspections

Federal Disaster Assistance Loans (Press Releases)

Federal Disaster Assistance Loans

K-9 Cleanup Sponsorship And Donation Program (Press Releases)

K-9 Cleanup Sponsorship And Donation Program

Foley, Leece Pressure State to Stop Fairgrounds Sale (Press Releases)

December 11, 2009

Costa Mesa, California - "Foley, Leece Pressure State to Stop Fairgrounds Sale"

Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece and City Council Member Katrina Foley met Monday with State Officials in Sacramento to press for cancellation of the sale of the Orange County Fairgrounds. The meeting included Scott Harvey, Chief Deputy Director, Department of General Services; Brent Jamison, State and Consumer Services Agency; and Leslie Lopez, Chief Counsel and Acting Agency Secretary. The City Council Members also made multiple contacts with area Legislative Offices requesting support for Assembly Bill 1590 sponsored by Assemblyman Jose Solorio and co-sponsored by Assemblyman Van Tran to stop the sale.

"I believe we made good progress in communicating to State Officials and legislators that Costa Mesa and Orange County adamantly oppose selling the Fairgrounds," stated Council Member Foley. Added Mayor Pro Tem Leece, “Sale of the Fairgrounds would cost hundreds of jobs and impacts thousands of small businesses and adversely impacts the local economy.” Both Council Members agreed that the proposed action would have no impact in solving the State’s current budget deficit.

The Council Members called for members of the State Legislature to approve AB 1590 during the current Special Session of the Legislature so the sale can be stopped before the scheduled January 8, 2010 deadline for bids. Members of the public are encouraged to write or contact their State representatives and demand their support of AB 1590. The Bill is expected to be voted on this month.

Joint Press Release Re: OC Fairgrounds (Press Releases)

Orange County and City of Costa Mesa
Approve OC Fairgrounds Agreement

(Santa Ana, CA) - The Orange County Board of Supervisors and Costa Mesa City Council have approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the proposed purchase, governance, and operation of the Orange County Fairgrounds.

"This partnership between the County and the City of Costa Mesa to preserve an important community resource is based on our common belief that the highest and best use of this property is for the benefit of the public," said Supervisor John M.W. Moorlach, Second District. "We appreciate the excellent cooperation demonstrated by the City and look forward to working with Costa Mesa on this important undertaking."

"The City Council strongly believes that the best solution for the taxpayer is to halt the sale,” said Mayor Allan Mansoor. “If this outcome is not possible, then the partnership we are creating to secure this treasured asset is the next best alternative."

"The primary goal of the Board of Supervisors is to ensure that this property remains Orange County’s Fairgrounds," stated Supervisor Bill Campbell, Third District. "While we will continue to urge the State to stop the sale of the property, this action protects our ability to submit a competitive offer to acquire the fairgrounds and exhibition center at auction." Council Member Gary Monahan added, "Saving the Orange County Fair and Events Center is what we all want to accomplish. A City/County alliance is an effective structure that will make our joint bid more competitive."

Central to the agreement is the belief that the cancellation of the sale of the Orange County Fairgrounds is in the best interest of the public. However, if the sale cannot be stopped, the County and City want to be prepared to submit a bid in the State’s Request for Proposals process and have a plan in place for joint governance of the Fairgrounds.

Should the County and City be successful in their efforts, the creation of a Joint Powers Authority is envisioned to govern, finance the purchase, and operate the Fairgrounds with the financial backing of the County and City. Through approval of the MOU, the County and City have also reaffirmed to the State their commitment to maintain the Orange County Fairgrounds in perpetuity as a public facility.