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Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa, California

Official City Record

Official source, last checked Sep 20, 2026
City Council meets
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM (Study sessions 2nd Tuesday at 5:00 PM)
Meeting location
City Council Chambers, Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
City Clerk
Brenda Green, City Clerk · (714) 754-5221 · Brenda.Green@costamesaca.gov · Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, 1st Floor, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Agendas posted at
https://www.costamesaca.gov/city-hall/city-council/current-agendas
City Manager / Mayor
City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly (appointed Dec 2, 2025) is the operational executive; Mayor John Stephens (re-elected Nov 2024) · (714) 754-5327 · 77 Fair Drive, 5th Floor, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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