B
Yes, partially. Fencing and other
physical protective barriers are
described in the 2008 master plan
and adopted as mitigation measures
in CEQA environmental
documentation.
6 Relocate the fly field activity currently
located within the vernal pool watershed,
due to detrimental impacts to sensitive
biological resources associated with the
activity and required maintenance of the fly
field. Staff is working with the model flying
club to identify potential alternative flying
sites for the activity.
Relocate the fly field activity currently
located within the vernal pool watershed
to outside Fairview Park, due to
detrimental impacts to sensitive biological
resources associated with the activity and
required maintenance of the fly field.
As is. Revise to exploring outside of
Fairview Park. (3-2) Page 69, Appendix B
The 2008 Master Plan does not use
the term "fly field", but refers to the
"silent flyer launch/land site", which
is to be adjacent to the restroom
facility in the lawn area.
7 Revegetate and restore excessive areas of
barren ground and exposed soil using
ecologically appropriate native vegetation. As-is.
As-is.
Pages 50, 102
Yes. Fill removal and native plant
revegetation are identified in 2008
Master Plan and are adopted as a
mitigation measure in the CEQA
documentation.
8 Provide for a potential native plant growing
space on the east side of Fairview Park in a
location that avoids impacts to native
habitat. The growing space shall be planned
and designed in consultation with a qualified
restoration ecologist. As-is.
As-is.
Pages 11, 100, 102 No.
9 Provide for improved and updated signage
and interpretive materials to highlight the
exceptional conservation value of the site,
and the importance of local and global
biodiversity preservation. As-is.
Add multi-language content, accessibility,
all ages, and diversity of cultural
perspectives. Pages 12, 18, 55, 64, 67, 69, 73, 77,
100
Yes, partially. Interpretive
opportunities are described in the
2008 Master Plan.
10 Utilize the site to enhance community
education about the nexus between human
mental and physical health, and ecological
health and conservation of natural open
spaces.
Utilize the site to enhance community
education about the nexus between (1)
human health and (2) ecological health
and conservation of natural open spaces.
As is
Pages 77, 99
Yes, this theme is discussed partially
in the 2008 plan.
11 Provide for improved and updated signage
and interpretive materials to highlight the
cultural history of the site, indigenous
ecology, and to recognize the site’s
significance to tribal communities. As-is.
As is
Pages 12, 55, 58, 64, 69, 73, 77, 100
Yes, partially. Interpretive
opportunities are described in the
2008 Master Plan.
12 Provide for an on-site maintenance and
storage facility, or designated area on the
east side for efficient storage and use of
Fairview Park restoration tools and
equipment, and to support the operations of
the native plant growing space. As-is.
As is
Pages 100, 102
Yes, partially. A museum/multi-
purpose building is shown on the
east side of Placentia Ave.
13 Continue the current Master Plan
recommendation that calls for unsuitable fill
removal and restoration of the Fairview Park
mesa.
Continue the current Master Plan
recommendation that calls for the removal
of unsuitable fill material (imported fill
material placed on the Mesa in the late
1980s), protection of culturally sensitive
resources, and habitat restoration of the
Fairview Park mesa.
As is
Pages 11, 56, 65, 69, 71-72, 82, 87,
100, 102, Appendix C
Yes, fill removal is recognized in the
2008 Master Plan, which calls for the
City to prepare a phasing plan to
remove the unsuitable fill in a
manner that protects the vernal
pools, sensitive biological resources,
and prevents damage to the cultural
resources site.
14 Continue the current Master Plan
recommendation that calls for stabilization
and restoration
of the Fairview Park west bluffs.
Continue the current Master Plan
recommendation that calls for stabilization
and habitat restoration of the Fairview
Park west bluffs to protect natural
resources and public safety.
As is
Pages 64, 71, 83, 88-89, Appendix C
Yes.
15 Continue the operation of the model train
railroad facilities, and integrate
environmental interpretive content and
ecological enhancements along the model
train network to provide educational
opportunities to the youth while onboard
the model train circuit.
Continue the operation of the model train
railroad facilities, and integrate
environmental interpretive content and
ecological enhancements along the model
train network to provide educational
opportunities to all ages while onboard
the model train circuit.
As is
Pages 3, 57, 59, 67, 73 Yes.
16 Adopt the Maintenance, Operations, and
Management Plan for Fairview Park,
including the Invasive Species Management
Plan for Fairview Park.
Develop and adopt the Maintenance,
Operations, and Management Plan for
Fairview Park, including the Invasive Plant
Species Management Plan for Fairview
Park.
Broaden scope to address public safety,
enforcement with adequate staffing
resources and/or technology.
Pages 81-86, Appendix C
No. No O&M plan was prepared at
the time of the 2008 Master Plan.
Fairview Park Master Plan Update Recommendations
ATTACHMENT 2
Rec.
# Consultant Team Rec.
Fairview Park Steering Committee
Rec.
Parks and Community Services
Commission Rec.
Location referenced in the
Oct. 2025 Draft
Present in existing Master
Plan (revised 2008)
17 Continue to build community partnerships
with local organizations invested in
environmental conservation, and expand
opportunities to participate in community-
based restoration, stewardship, and nature-
based educational activities.
Continue to build partnerships with
organizations invested in environmental
conservation, and expand opportunities to
participate in community-based
restoration, stewardship, and nature-
based educational activities.
As is.
18 Provide continuing opportunities for tribal
coordination and participation in the
implementation of the Updated Fairview
Park Master Plan. As-is.
Revise to include participation in public
facing communications around historical
storytelling. Pages 10-11, 39-40, 82, Appendix D No.
19 Provide an ADA-accessible pathway from the
main parking lot to the existing paved multi-
purpose path west of the main parking lot.
Provide ADA-accessible pathway(s) from
the main parking lot to the existing paved
multipurpose path west of the main
parking lot.
As is.
Pages 96, 98 No.
20 Provide a service and emergency vehicular
access point into the park from Pacific
Avenue, to be accessible only by authorized
public safety vehicles and maintenance
vehicles.
Provide an emergency and service
vehicular access point into the park from
Pacific Avenue. Develop protocol
guidelines for vehicular use of this access
point.
As is.
Partially. 2008 Master Plan calls for a
small parking lot at the northern
terminus of Pacific Ave.
21 Provide for the incorporation of a central
interpretive area. As-is.
As is.
Partially. The 2008 Master Plan
reflects multiple small interpretive
areas in the park.
22 Incorporate viewing platforms and scenic
viewpoint features to enhance
environmental interpretive opportunities
while preserving sensitive features. As-is.
As is.
23 Incorporate a nature play area near the
central interpretive area.
Incorporate nature play elements
throughout the park and a nature play
area within the existing lawn area.
As is
Partially. The 2008 Master Plan
shows a small play area on the south
end of the park near Canyon Drive,
but not in the lawn area.
24 Incorporate a native pollinator area to
attract butterflies and other pollinators. The
native pollinator area would replace the
ornamental vegetation including invasive
species currently located in the planter area. As-is.
As is
Pages 68, 100
No. The 2008 Master Plan shows a
small play area on the south end of
the park.
25 Based on community input - consider
renaming the site to reflect the site's natural
and cultural resources.
Modify and refine the name of the
Fairview Park site to a more nature-
oriented name, such as “Fairview Nature
Park” to reflect the site’s exceptional
natural resources, significant conservation
value, and lasting legacy as Costa Mesa’s
premier natural open space asset.
As is
N/A No.
26 Request City Council to consider the
impact of Measure AA and the possibility
that elements of the Master Plan Update
may need a public vote.
Primary Recommendations presented to
FVPS Committee in July 2024.
Secondary Recommendations presented to
FVPS Committtee in October 2024, based on
consultant evaluation and community
feedback review.
Parks and Community Services Commission
addition in October 2025