Supplemental Material and Presentations — Costa Mesa City Council, June 2, 2026

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CITY OF COSTA MESA
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CECILIA GALLARDO -DALY, CITY MANAGER

MARK KHOU, BUDGET A ND PURCHASING MANAGER
DATE: APRIL 2, 2026
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET – RESPONSE TO REQUESTS FROM

COUNCIL

On May 12, 2026, Finance Department staff presented the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget to the City Council during a Budget St udy Session. During the session, Council Members requested that the budget incorporate funding to address the City’s utility cost needs and to fund the Arts Specialist position in the Cultural Arts Master Plan (Fund 130).

The following adjustments have been made to the FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget:

 An increase of $800,000 to budgeted utility costs.
 Allocation in the amount of $186,030 to fund the Arts Specialist position.

Updated FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget financial schedules reflecting these changes are attached.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Summary of Appropriations by Account – General Fund (Excludes CIP) (May 12, 2026)

2. Summary of Appropriations by Account – General Fund (Excludes CIP) (June 2, 2026)

3. Parks Department Summary (May 12, 2026)

4. Parks Department Summary (June 2, 2026)

CC:

Alma Reyes, Assistant City Manager
Kimberly Hall Barlow, City Attorney
Department Directors
Kingley Okereke, Finance Consultant
Anna Acosta-Reyes, Finance Manager
Summary of Appropriations by Account – General Fund (Excludes CIP) From Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Through Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Account Description
FY 23-24
Actuals
FY 24-25
Actuals
FY 25-26
Adopted
Budget
FY 26-27
Proposed
Budget
Salaries and Benefits
Salaries and Wages $ - $ - $ (4,346,404) $ (4,027,157) Salaries & Wages - - 1,977,205 2,938,589
Regular Salaries - Sworn 26,037,765 27,019,962 29,325,600 30,648,303 Regular Salaries - Non-Sworn 29,170,030 33,227,712 35,588,159 38,375,276 Regular Salaries - Part-Time 5,585,102 5,820,130 4,848,561 4,844,745 Overtime 7,927,468 10,264,009 4,828,573 4,950,573
Accrual Payoff - Excess Max. 545,763 532,524 186,128 186,128 Vacation/Comp. Time Cash Out 509,827 650,019 302,980 302,980 Holiday Allowance 963,606 1,107,008 965,235 965,235
Separation Pay-Off 373,419 429,646 145,376 145,376
Other Compensation 3,913,768 4,177,004 4,312,649 4,775,675 Cafeteria Plan 11,807,771 12,383,220 13,735,999 14,030,013 Medicare 1,148,592 1,279,048 1,067,500 1,321,234
Retirement 35,049,145 38,403,378 40,623,510 42,913,158 Longevity 460,619 996,242 1,192,160 1,192,161
Executive Prof Development 75,341 83,98 7 105,7 86 101,0 30 Auto Allowance 38,4 15 46,707 48,300 48,300
City Contrib - Retiree Medical 1,900,907 1,987,615 2,460,000 2,460,000 Subtotal Salaries and Benefits $ 125,507,538 $ 138,408,211 $ 137,367,317 $ 146,171,618 Maintenance and Operations
Stationery and Office $ 220,515 $ 213,7 49 $ 214,150 $ 191,250 Multi-Media, Promos, Subscrpt. 809,815 759,504 584,389 455,719 Small Tools and Equipment 790,764 259,084 240,151 211,026 Uniforms and Clothing 458,854 596,753 418,250 369,750
Safety and Health 659,605 561,844 658,122 604,931
Maintenance and Construction 482,693 442,011 328,250 328,250 Agriculture 101,2 27 63,378 97,000 97,000
Electricity - Buildings & Fac. 886,363 916,336 580,020 580,020 Electricity - Power 364,680 324,763 281,800 281,800
Electricity - Street Lights 1,237,221 1,272,173 1,000,000 1,000,000 Gas 64,0 14 77,78 6 45,4 00 45,4 00
Water - Domestic 61,352 92,761 76,100 76,100
Water - Parks and Parkways 805,573 1,004,422 859,100 859,100 Waste Disposal 232,704 256,895 261,462 261,702
Janitorial and Housekeeping 585,629 628,738 690,243 690,243 Legal Advertising/Filing Fees 222,392 291,990 311,600 243,600 Advertising and Public Info. 19,1 68 12,263 14,30 0 7,400 Telephone/Radio/Communications 1,017,966 913,232 810,089 810,089 Business Meetings 95,653 121,904 51,080 54,445
Mileage Reimbursement 1,73 5 2,05 1 3,300 3,300
Dues and Memberships 203,828 223,035 204,712 200,712
59City of Costa Mesa, California
suMMarIes of
fInancIal data
ATTACHMENT 5
1 Summary of Appropriations by Account – General Fund (Excludes CIP) From Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Through Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Account Description
FY 23-24
Actuals
FY 24-25
Actuals
FY 25-26
Adopted
Budget
FY 26-27
Proposed
Budget
Maintenance and Operations (Continued)
Board Member Fees 41,800 42,500 41,300 41,300 Professional Development 658,644 672,985 664,141 476,781 Buildings and Structures 405,414 329,926 276,913 237,163 Landscaping and Sprinklers 3,446,847 3,503,179 3,400,500 3,050,500 Automotive Equipment 2,159 3,603 - -
Office Furniture 11,614 - 2,000 2,000
Office Equipment 80,190 79,252 66,431 56,431 Other Equipment 1,061,746 1,220,810 927,150 605,150 Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks 1,726,929 285,455 371,610 371,610 Employment 20,399 17,092 26,000 16,000
Consulting 2,909,759 2,729,640 2,890,160 3,070,636 Legal 1,944,321 1,4 47,516 2,880,000 1,825,211 Engineering and Architectural 384,122 419,678 547,848 467,848 Financial & Information Svcs. 683,969 531,852 1,078,750 677,971 Medical and Health Inspection 192,811 282,744 228,100 226,100 Public Safety 2,818,556 3,001,614 3,202,920 3,156,320 Recreation 372,935 408,496 504,220 496,020
Sanitation 960 1,040 1,200 1,200
Principal Payments 2,486,391 2,607,704 3,450,000 3,550,000 Interest Payments 941,676 880,601 1,067,905 1,067,905 External Rent 805,389 669,327 965,742 993,909 Grants, Loans and Subsidies 1,304,743 1,308,543 1,287,994 1,267,994 Internal Rent Central Services 66,875 65,936 99,722 99,722 Internal Rent Postage 151,305 121,240 110,792 110,792 Internal Rent - Maintenance 884,300 884,300 884,300 884,300 Internal Rent - Repl Cost 4,384,659 4,514,439 4,514,439 4,514,439 Internal Rent - Fuel 573,094 501,777 501,400 501,400 Internal Rent Genl Liability 2,069,259 2,069,259 2,389,209 2,897,902 Internal Rent Workers’ Comp 2,910,749 2,896,619 2,938,441 2,938,441 Internal Rent Unemployment 79,264 79,099 79,687 79,687 Taxes and Assessments 211,642 252,158 96,200 107,401 Contingency 457,722 214,679 500,000 -
Other Costs 3,588 6,692 1,600 1,600
Emergency Protective Measure 29,125 - - -
Subtotal Maintenance and Operations $ 43,444,708 $ 41,084,423 $ 43,726,192 $ 41,165,570

60 City of Costa Mesa, California
Proposed Budget for
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Summary of Appropriations by Account – General Fund (Excludes CIP) From Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Through Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Account Description
FY 23-24
Actuals
FY 24-25
Actuals
FY 25-26
Adopted
Budget
FY 26-27
Proposed
Budget
Fixed Assets
Land - 1,478,861 - -
Automotive Equipment 33,187 - - -
Office Furniture 42,847 14,085 12,900 7,900
Office Equipment 4,515 - - -
Other Equipment 1,676,877 2,146,728 2,951,363 2,796,163 Subtotal Fixed Assets $ 1,757,426 $ 3,639,674 $ 2,964,263 $ 2,804,063 Transfers Out
Operating Transfers Out $ 12,432,270 $ 6,918,994 $ 2 ,797, 836 $ 9,825,324 Subtotal Transfers Out $ 12,432,270 $ 6,918,994 $ 2,797,836 $ 9,825,324

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS - GENERAL FUND $ 183,141,942 $ 190,051,302 $ 186,855,608 $ 199,966,575

61City of Costa Mesa, California
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Summary of Appropriations by Account – General Fund (Excludes CIP) From Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Through Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Account Description
FY 23-24
Actuals
FY 24-25
Actuals
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Fiscal Year 2026-2027
ATTACHMENT 2
Summary of Appropriations by Account – General Fund (Excludes CIP) From Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Through Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Account Description
FY 23-24
Actuals
FY 24-25
Actuals
FY 25-26
Adopted
Budget
FY 26-27
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Subtotal Maintenance and Operations $ 43,444,708 $ 41,084,423 $ 43,726,192 $ 41,165,570 39City of Costa Mesa, California

SUMMARIES OF

FINANCIAL DATA
Summary of Appropriations by Account – General Fund (Excludes CIP) From Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Through Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Account Description
FY 23-24
Actuals
FY 24-25
Actuals
FY 25-26
Adopted
Budget
FY 26-27
Proposed
Budget
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Land - 7

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Automotive EVuiUment
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Oܬce Furniture 2
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Other EVuiUment 676
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OUerating 9ransfers Out 22270 6

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Subtotal Transfers Out $ 12,432,270 $ 6,918,994 $ 2,797,836 $ 9,825,324

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS - GENERAL FUND $ 183,141,942 $ 190,051,302 $ 186,855,608 $ 199,966,575

40 City of Costa Mesa, California
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Fiscal Year 2026-2027
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PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY FUNDING SOURCE

General Fund - 101

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Arts and Culture Master Plan - 130 318,006 364,465 416,990 242,200 Disaster Fund - 150 - 656 - -
Park Development Fees Fund - 208 344,382 339,410 346,805 346,805 Senior Transportation - 241 - 65,660 - -

Total Parks and Community Services Department $ 10,415,740 $ 11,178,658 $ 9,865,626 $ 10,306,553 Expense Category by Program
FY 23-24
Actuals
FY 24-25
Actuals
FY 25-26
Adopted
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FY 26-27
Proposed
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PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY PROGRAM
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - 14300

Parks and Community Services Administration - 50001
Salaries and Beneܪts 1, 6 53,332 1,842,620 1,4 1,405 1,8
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5 Maintenance and Operations 632,766 442,113 386,293 386,293 Fixed Assets 3,913 - 2,000 2,000
Subtotal Parks and Comm. Svs. Admin. $ 2,290,011 $ 2,284,732 $ 1,859,698 $ 2,260,968

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Subtotal Fairview Park $ 809,558 $ 929,876 $ 902,705 $ 931,151

Network for Homeless Solutions - 20605
Salaries and Beneܪts 1, 3 15 - - -
Subtotal Network for Homeless Solutions $ 1,315 $ - $ - $ -

Downtown Recreation Center - 40121
Salaries and Beneܪts 16 9 ,249 171,308 102,105 105,611 Maintenance and Operations 117,736 127,289 87,170 92,080 Subtotal Downtown Recreation Center $ 286,985 $ 298,597 $ 189,275 $ 197,691

Balearic Community Center - 40122
Salaries and Beneܪts 51 , 121 53,632 45,298 47,922 Maintenance and Operations 171,452 62,817 133,165 163,944 F i x e d A s s e t s - - 8 0 0 8 0 0
Subtotal Balearic Community Center $ 222,573 $ 116,449 $ 179,263 $ 212,666

Proposed Budget for
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
124 City of Costa Mesa, California
ATTACHMENT 3
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Proposed Budget for
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
10 City of Costa Mesa, California
ATTACHMENT 4
Business Improvement Area Reauthorization
and Levy Annual Assessment
June 2, 2026
2 Background
• State law mandates (Streets and Highways
Code § 36533) specific procedures to be
followed in the establishment of a business
improvement area and the levying of a
voluntary annual assessment.
• May 5, 2026: City Council adopted Resolution
No. 2026-15, declaring the intention to levy an
annual assessment for FY 2026-27 and set a
Public Hearing on June 2, 2026, City Council
meeting.
3 BIA Reauthorization and
Levy of Annual Assessment
• The City levies a special assessment on
the participating hotels.
 In FY 2025-26 and prior years, there
were 11 participating motels.
 This fiscal year, the Crowne Plaza
has noticed their intent to withdraw.
• Participation in the BIA is voluntary for
hotels in Costa Mesa.
• For FY 2026-27, the proposed levy
amount is three percent (3%).
 TCM receives 99%.
 City receives 1%.
4 Recommendations
Staff recommends the City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing regarding the Business
Improvement Area (BIA) reauthorization and levy
of the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-
2027.

2. Adopt Resolution 2026-xx, confirming the annual
report filed by Travel Costa Mesa and levying an
annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for
the Business Improvement Area covering certain
Costa Mesa hotels and motels.
5 FY 2026-27 Participating Hotels

1. Avenue of the Arts, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa

3. Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

4. Hilton Costa Mesa

5. Hampton by Hilton Costa Mesa Newport Beach

6. Marriott

7. OC Hotel Costa Mesa

8. Ramada Inn & Suites

9. Residence Inn by Marriott

10.The Westin South Coast Plaza
City Council Public Hearing
June 2, 2026
FY 2026-27

PROPOSED OPERATING AND

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
1 “Measured Decisions.

Meaningful Impact.”
2 3
FY 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET OVERVIEW
• Guiding Principles, Economic Update & Budget Assumptions • City Council Request & FiPAC Recommendations
• FY 2026-27 Proposed Operating Budget
• FY 2026-27 Proposed General Fund Budget
• Position Changes & Vacancy Status Report
• FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Budget
• Status of General Fund Reserves
• FY 2026-27 GANN Appropriation Limit
• Questions

GUIDING PRINCIPLES,

ECONOMIC UPDATE &

BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS
5 FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget was inspired by the Strategic Plan Goals:
• Strengthen the Public's Safety And Improve The Quality Of Life • Diversify, Stabilize, and Increase Housing To Reflect Community Needs • Advance Environmental Sustainability And Climate Resiliency • Recruit And Retain High Quality Staff
• Achieve Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability
• Maintain and Enhance the City's Facilities, Technology, and Equipment

GUIDING PRINCIPLES
6 STATE OF THE ECONOMY
• U.S Economy is still grappling with uncertainty spurred by :
 Increasing fuel prices
 Uninspiring interest rate
 Inflation concerns
 Shaken consumer confidence
 Decreased concern about recession
 Geopolitical concerns including tariffs and Middle East Conflicts • California economy is fraught with same economic uncertainty and consumer unease
 Governor’s May Budget Revision for California FY 2026-27 Budget reflects cautious optimism
• Costa Mesa
 Impacted but with positive outlook given more resilient economic and revenue base
7 Revenue Assumptions and Impact:
• Approximately 3% growth in major revenues compared to FY 2025-26 Year- End Projections.
• (Approximately 2%-10% growth compared to FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget):
 Sales Tax
 Property Tax
 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
 Permits
 Franchise Fee
• Flat-to-very-low growth in most other revenue sources. • The City’s Master Fee study is underway.

FY 2026-27 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS
8 Expenditure Assumptions and Impact:
• Built-in expenditure growth based on labor and contractual obligations • Cost containment measures with a target reduction of 5% for departments • Gradual/Incremental right sizing of departments’ budgets  Adjusted overtime and part-time budgets
 Adjusted utility costs to reflect actual expenses
• Fully staffed in the Police Department sworn positions • Recruitment underway to fully staff sworn positions in the Fire Department FY 2026-27 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS
9 Expenditure Assumptions and Impact Continued:
• 14 frozen positions (13 in General Fund)
• 2% attrition factor applied citywide rather than department specific • Fully fund the CAN and IT Needs funds per City Ordinance 2020-06  Include scheduled repayment of prior years CAN and IT deferrals  Properly apportioning project related labor costs into CAN & IT Needs funds
FY 2026-27 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS CONTINUE
CITY COUNCIL’S

REQUESTS
11 COUNCIL REQUESTS

1. Fund the Arts and Cultural Master Plan, including the Art Specialist position.

2. Fully fund the Outreach Worker for the Senior Center in the General Fund (a portion of the salary was formerly funded by CDBG).

3. Adjust budget for utilities to reflect actual expenses.

4. Include FiPAC’s recommendation.

FiPAC
Finance and Pension
Advisory Committee
13 FiPAC RECOMMENDATIONS
City Council approve the FY 2026-27 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement budget as presented by staff with the following additions:

1. Transfer budgeting and accounting of legal fees listed in Non- Departmental to the City Attorney’s Department.

2. Staff initiate an ongoing semi-annual review/status report to Council on Capital Improvement Projects.
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FY 2026-27

PROPOSED OPERATING

BUDGET OVERVIEW
15 ALL FUNDS DESCRIPTION
Fund Type Description
General Fund General operating fund of the City.

Special Revenue Funds Grants (Federal, State and/or County), restricted funding sources.

Internal Service Funds Costs of materials, equipment, and services used are accumulated in these funds and charged to the user departments.
• Equipment Replacement Fund
• Self-Insurance Fund
• Information Technology Replacement Fund
Capital Improvement Fund Large capital projects normally span over multiple fiscal years.

Typically, $30,000 or above including staff time.

Housing Authority Fund To serve as the housing successor by managing housing assets, duties, and functions, including administrative costs and homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing, in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 34200 et seq. 16 FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET

ALL FUNDS OVERVIEW
Highlights:
• The Proposed Budget for FY 2026-27 All Funds is $245.9M, an $20.9M or 9% increase from the current fiscal year adopted budget; • Appropriating $109.3M, or 55%, in General Fund resources to public safety; • Investing $23.6M into the City’s active transportation network, streets, facilities, parks and information technology (additional $12.0M for Fire Station #2 bond);
• Increase of $2.0M to the annual required CalPERS UAL contributions; • Includes fully funding of the Capital Asset Needs and IT Needs Funds plus scheduled repayment of prior years' deferrals; and
• Funds $1.3M to the Housing Authority Fund.
17 FY 2026-27 ALL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS $245.9M
Appropriations Adopted Proposed Increase /(Decrease)
All Funds FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Amount Percent
Operating Budget 1 $202,433,823 $211,652,683 $9,218,860 5% Transfers Out 3,547,836 10,625,3242 7,077,488 199%
Capital Budget 18,957,631 23,585,5953 4,627,964 24%
Total $224,939,290 $245,863,602 $20,924,312 9%
1 Includes General Fund, Special Funds, and Internal Services Funds 2 Includes GF contribution to the CAN $6.7M & IT Needs $3.1M, and $0.8M from Opioid Settlement Fund 3 Includes $1.6M IT projects
18 CAPITAL ASSET NEEDS (CAN) & INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY NEEDS (IT Needs) CALCULATION
CAN Calculation $ (millions)
5% General Fund
Revenues $10.0M
Less: Lease Revenue
Bond Payments (2.8M)
Less: Fire Station #2 Bond
Payment (1.1M)
CAN Deferral Repayment 0.6M
Total $6.7M
IT Needs Calculation $ (millions)

1.5% General Fund
Revenues $3.0M
IT Needs Deferral
Repayment 0.1M
Total $3.1M
Total transfer out to CAN and IT Needs is $9.8M
• $1.3M (General Fund $0.5M and Opioid Settlement
Fund $0.8M) contribution to the Housing Authority Fund
to support the Homeless Shelter and programs.
• Includes funding for all contractual obligations (e.g. shelter operator, meal provider).

HOUSING AUTHORITY
19 INTERNAL SERVICE
FUNDS
Information Technology Replacement Fund
• Appropriation of $3.1M, including:
 $2.2M for IT Replacement eligible expenditures and projects.  $0.9M for project-related staff costs.

Self-Insurance Internal Service Fund
• $0.5M in additional funding for increases to insurance premiums.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

REPLACEMENT & SELF INSURANCE FUNDS
20 21

SPECIAL

REVENUE FUND
• ½ percent of the seven percent Cannabis Retail and Delivery Tax (Measure Q) funding for the Arts and Culture Master Plan ($242,200). • Received direction from City Council on May 5, 2026 to allocate additional funding towards the City's Art and Culture Programs. • Fully fund the Arts Specialist position per City Council direction. • Will award a consulting contract on June 16, 2026 for the preparation of the next 5-year Arts and Culture Master Plan.
• Upon completion of the proposed 5-year plan, staff will return to Council with the adoption of the plan and funding sources.

ARTS AND CULTURE MASTER PLAN FUND
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FY 2026-27

PROPOSED GENERAL FUND

BUDGET OVERVIEW
23 GENERAL FUND OVERVIEW(IN MILLIONS)
Category Adopted
FY 2025-26
Projected
FY 2025-26
Proposed
FY 2026-27
Adopted vs Proposed
Difference Percent
Estimated Revenues $186.9 $193.9 $200.0 $13.1 7%
Total Sources of Funds $186.9 $193.9 $200.0 $13.1 7%
Operating Budget $184.1 $191.0 $190.2 $6.1 3%
Transfers Out 2.8 2.8 9.8* 7.0 251%
Total Uses of Funds $186.9 $193.8 $200.0 $13.1 7%
Difference $ - $0.1 $ - $ - - %
*Includes full General Fund contribution and deferral scheduled repayments to the CAN and ITRF. 24 FY 2026-27 PROPOSED

GENERAL FUND REVENUE
Sales Tax,
$82.5M, 41%
Property Tax,
$64.0M, 32%
Cannabis Gross
Receipts Tax,
$3.7M, 2%
Transient Occupancy
Tax, $10.6M, 5%
Licenses and
Permits, $6.0M, 3%Use of Money &
Property,
$6.1M, 3%
Fees &
Charges,
$14.0M, 7%
Other Revenues,
$1.6M, 1%
Franchise Fees,
$7.4M, 4%
Fines and
Forfeitures,
$1.7M, 1%
Other
Government
Agencies,
$1.4M, 1%
Business
License,
$1.0M, 0%
Total Revenues – General Fund by Category $200.0M
25 • General Fund revenue is budgeted at $200.0M, an increase of 3% over FY 2025-26 Year-End Projection, but an increase of $13.1M, or 7% from the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget; • Sales Tax is estimated at $82.5M, an increase of 3% over FY 2025-26 Year-End Projection, but a $7.5M, or 10% increase from FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget; • Property Taxes are estimated at $64.0M, a 2% growth over from FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget; • Transient Occupancy Tax are estimated at $10.6M, a 5% increase from Year-End Projection, but a 7% increase from FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget of $9.8M; • Fees and Charges are estimated at $13.9M an approximate increase of $0.8M from the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget;
• Cannabis taxes are estimatedat $4.2M (GF portion $3.7M, an approximateincreased by $49K, or 1% from FY 2025-26 Adopted budget); and
• Business License Tax are estimated at $1.0M, a 4% increase from FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget.

GENERAL FUND REVENUE HIGHLIGHTS
26 STRENGTHEN THE PUBLIC’S SAFETY
Public Safety Represents 55% of General Fund
Total Appropriations – General Fund by Department $200.0M City Attorney,
$1.2M, 1%
City Council,
$1.0M, 1%
City Manager,
$10.4M, 5%
Development
Services,
$10.7M, 5%
Finance,
$5.9M, 3%
Fire and
Rescue,
$39.4M, 20%
Information
Technology,
$6.6M, 3%
Parks and
Community
Services,
$9.7M, 5%
Police,
$69.9M,
35%
Public Works,
$22.8M, 11%
Non-
Departmental
$22.3M,11%
Fire and Rescue Department
• Sworn staffing levels at 86 positions;
• Currently recruiting 8 Fire Fighter positions and pursuing full staffing; • Other annualized enhancements include:
 Reallocation of an Emergency Medical Services Coordinator to a Fire Battalion Chief; and
 $0.1M in funding for new vehicle.

STRENGTHEN THE PUBLIC’S SAFETYGENERAL
FUND
27 Police Department
• Sworn staffing levels at 142positions;
• Fully staffed in Police sworn positions;
• Other annualized enhancements include:
 Reallocation of a Public Safety Dispatcher to a Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor and elimination of a Park Ranger; and
 $0.7M in funding for new and replacement vehicles.

GENERAL
FUND
STRENGTHEN THE PUBLIC’S SAFETY
28 Police Department: AB 481 Overview
• Effective January 1, 2022, AB 481 mandates all California law enforcement agencies must:
 Write an AB 481 equipment policy;
 Compile an inventory list;
 Ensure both are available to public on local webpage;  Notify local governing body 30-days prior to approval;  Obtain formal approval by governing body through ordinance of both the policy and equipment list; and
 Review and approve annually by local governing body (approval more often if changes are made).
• City of Costa Mesa Annual AB481 Report posted on the Costa Mesa Police Department’s website.

Policies | City of Costa Mesa (costamesaca.gov)
STRENGTHEN THE PUBLIC’S SAFETYPOLICE
29 30
FY 2026-27 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURE HIGHLIGHTS
• Structurally balanced budget with no use of General Fund Reserves; • Includes 55% commitment to Public Safety;
• Reallocate3.0 positions,while reducing1 FTE;
• Includes $2.0M in CalPERS UAL year-over-year increase; • Includes a 2% attrition factor across all departments; • Allocate $6.7M (including scheduled repayments of $0.6M to Capital Asset Needs to ensure compliance with the Municipal Code Ordinance No. 2020-06); and • Allocate $3.1M (includes scheduled repayment $0.1M) to ensure compliance with the Information Technology Needs Municipal Code requirement of 1.5% of GF revenue.

VACANCY STATUS REPORT
& POSITION CHANGES

REQUESTED NEW POSITIONS
32 VACANCY STATUS REPORT
• Effective January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill 2561 modified the Meyers-Millias-Brown Act to update Government Code section 3502.3 to require public agencies to annually report on vacant positions and recruitment and retention efforts. • The public agency must also identify any necessary changes to policies, procedures and recruitment activities that may lead to obstacles in the hiring process and allow bargaining units to also make a presentation.
• The annual report must occur during a public hearing before the governing board once per year and must be done prior to the adoption of the agency’s final budget. • If vacancies within a single bargaining unit meet or exceed 20% of authorized positions in that bargaining unit, the City must provide additional information regarding vacancies and recruitments if requested by that bargaining unit.

AB2561AB2561

REQUESTED NEW POSITIONS
33 FY 2025-26
AB 2561 ANNUAL VACANCY REPORT
*Does not include 7 council members and FY 2025-26 frozen positions. As of May 2, 2026.

Employee Group FT Employees
Budgeted Vacancies Vacancy Rate
Costa Mesa City Employees Association (CMCEA) 288 23 8% Costa Mesa Fire Association (CMFA) 80 8 10%
Costa Mesa Fire Management Association (CMFMA) 3 0 0%
Costa Mesa Police Association (CMPA) 131 0 0%
Costa Mesa Police Management Association (CMPMA) 9 0 0% Costa Mesa Division Managers Association (CMDMA) 21 1 5% Confidential Unit (Non Respresented) 33 2 6%
Confidential Management Unit (Non Represented) 7 1 14%
Executive Employees (Non Represented) 13 3 23%
Total* 585 38 6%

REQUESTED NEW POSITIONS
34 CITYWIDE VACANCIES*

DEPARTMENT VACANCY
CITY MANAGER Community Outreach Supervisor Deputy City Manager Executive Assistant Senior Management Analyst
ECONOMIC & Administrative Assistant Associate Planner
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Assistant Dev. Services Director Principal Planner Assistant Planner
FINANCE Assistant Finance Director Finance Director
FIRE Fire Chief Assistant Fire Marshal
Firefighter (8) Emergency Medical Services Coordinator
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES Recreation Specialist Senior Recreation Supervisor POLICE Custody Officer Sr. / Police Records Technician/ (2) Park Ranger Sr. / Public Safety Dispatcher Dispatcher (7) Police Records Shift Supervisor
PUBLIC WORKS Senior Management Analyst Senior Maintenance Worker TOTAL VACANCIES: 38
* As of May 2, 2026.
35 Recruitment & Retention Challenges and Efforts
Recruitment
Efforts
Partnering with local
education institutions
(Coastline ROP) to place
interns to enhance
interest in working for
local government
Continuing to offer hiring
and referral incentives for
Police Officers and
Dispatchers
Continue to enhance
City’s branding as an
employer of choice
through social media
Retention
Efforts
Negotiating successor
agreements with
bargaining units
Updated compensation to
align with the market for
select classifications and
expanded select
classification series to
provide for professional
growth
Challenges
Maintaining competitive
compensation package
FY 2026-27 REQUESTED CHANGE IN POSITIONS
36 Department Job Title FTE
General Fund
Police Park Ranger (1.00)
Police Public Safety Dispatcher (1.00)
Police Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor 1.00
Development Services Chief of Code Enforcement (1.00)
Development Services Senior Permit Technician 1.00
Fire & Rescue Emergency Medical Services Coordinator (1.00) Fire & Rescue Fire Battalion Chief 1.00
Grand Total All Funds Impact (1.00)
Note: Total FTE City count is 599.

Reactive Planning Technician classification.

REQUESTED NEW POSITIONS
37 RECOMMENDED FROZEN POSITIONS
Department Job Title FTE
General Fund FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
City Manager Deputy City Manager - (1.00)
Development Services Assistant Dir. of Dev Services (9 months) - (1.00) Development Services Principal Planner (3 months) - (1.00) Development Services Associate Planner - (1.00)
Development Services Code Enforcement Officer II (1.00) (1.00) Development Services Chief of Code Enforcement (1.00) - Finance Assistant Finance Director - (1.00)
Police Police Records Shift Supervisor - (1.00)
Fire Assistant Fire Marshall - (1.00)
Parks Office Specialist II (1.00) (1.00)
Information Technology Programmer Analyst II - (1.00)
Public Works Engineering Technician III (1.00) (1.00)
Public Works Lead Facilities Maintenance Technician (1.00) (1.00) Public Works Maintenance Supervisor (1.00) (1.00)
Public Works Senior Engineer (1.00) -
General Fund Total (7.0) (13.00)
Other Funds
Development Services Office Specialist II (1.00) (1.00) Other Funds Total (1.00) (1.00)
Grand Total All Funds Impact (8.00) (14.00)
38 Economic and Development Services Department is requesting to update their name to “Community Development.”
The name change to “Community Development” would reflect the broader service base and purpose the department provides to the City of Costa Mesa.

Department’s responsibilities includes:
• Manages all private-owned property in the City through the complete life cycle of the build environment;
• Review new construction, managing land uses for new and existing buildings;
• Overseeing operational details, housing and community program assistance; • Ensuring property maintenance and code compliance; and • Permitting demolition.

Title change to Director and Assistant Director.

REQUESTED DEPARTMENT NAME UPDATE

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
40 ALL
FUNDS
FY 2026-27 CIP IMPROVEMENT AREAS

BY CATEGORY
Parks, $1.9M,
5%
Facilities,
$16.2M, 48% Transportation,
$7.0M, 21%
Streets, $8.9M,
26%
PROPOSED CIP BUDGET BY CATEGORY $34.0M
(Includes $12.0M Bond for Fire Station #2)
41 CIP FUNDING SOURCES

FUND AMOUNT
Capital Improvement $ 6,100,000
Grant Funds* 5,744,920
Measure M2 Fairshare 4,666,000
Gas Tax (HUTA) 1,790,000
Gas Tax (RMRA) 3,150,000
Park Development 100,000
Traffic Impact Fee 250,000
Cannabis Traffic Impact Fees 150,000
All Funds Subtotal $ 21,950,920
Future Bond/ Financing 12,000,000
All Funds Grand Total $ 33,950,920
*Federal, State, and County grant funding.
42 FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PROPOSED CIP PROJECTS

FACILITIES AMOUNT
Building Modification Projects $250,000
City Hall - Development Services Workstations 120,000
Civic Center - Miscellaneous Repairs 150,000
Corp Yard - Equipment Maint. - Replace Vehicle Hoists 250,000 Downtown Aquatic Center Pool Gutter Grates 100,000
Fire Station 2 Reconstruction 12,000,000
Fire Stations - Minor Projects at Various Stations 150,000 Fire Stations - Overhead, Rolling & Apparatus Door Replacement 150,000 Police Department - Chillers Replacement 800,000
Police Department - Emergency Communications Facility Improvement and Roof Replacement 900,000 Police Department - Facility Expansion and Reconfiguration for Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) 1,039,000 Senior Center - Facility Improvements 250,000
Total Facilities $16,159,000

PARKS AMOUNT
Citywide Tree Maintenance (in Public Right-of-Way) $200,000 Costa Mesa Skate Park Expansion 500,000
Fairview Park - Vernal Pools Restoration 80,000
Fairview Park Master Plan Implementation 100,000
Harper Park - Playground Replacement 400,000
Moon Park - Playground Replacement 50,000
Park Parking Lot and Playground Rehabilitation 100,000
Park Security Lighting Replacement 150,000
Park Sidewalk Replacement 50,000
Shiffer Park - Playground and Park Improvements 250,000 Total Parks $1,880,000
43 FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PROPOSED CIP PROJECTS CONT.

STREETS AMOUNT
Citywide Alley Improvements $200,000
Citywide Street Improvements 5,950,000
New Sidewalk/Missing Link Program 100,000
Newport Blvd. Improvement NB (22nd to Bristol) & SB (Bristol to Mesa) 2,350,000 Parkway & Medians Improvement Program 200,000
Priority Sidewalk Repair 65,000
Total Streets $8,865,000

TRANSPORTATION AMOUNT
Adams Avenue Multipurpose Trails $2,777,000
Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements 250,000 Bristol Street Traffic Signal Synchronization Project 315,000 Center Street Pedestrian Crossing and Circulation Improvements 500,000 Citywide Neighborhood Traffic Improvements 75,000
Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements 200,000
Clean Mobility Options Program - On-Demand Transit Services 650,000 College Avenue Parking and Circulation Improvements 150,000 Fair Drive Circulation Improvements 880,000
Harbor Blvd. Cornerstone Bike Trail 450,000
Local Road Safety Plan Update 150,000
Mesa Del Mar Multimodal Access 349,920
Signal Modernization for Systemic Multi-Modal Safety Improvements 300,000 Total Transportation $7,046,920
TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS $33,950,920
44 All Funds Budget FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is $34.0M, which includes $12.0M potential bond for Fire Station #2 reconstruction project. • Citywide Alley Improvements
• Police Department Chiller Replacement
• Police Department Emergency Communications Center
• Citywide Tree Maintenance (in Public Right-of-Way)
• Harper Park Playground Replacement
• Moon Park Playground Replacement
• Costa Mesa Skate Park Expansion
• Fire Station #2 Reconstruction (Future Bond Funding)

CIP HIGHLIGHTS
Note: The FY 2026-27 Capital Assets Needs (CAN) is fully funded and includes a scheduled repayment of $0.6M from prior year deferrals.
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Achieve Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability
“Measured Decisions. Meaningful Impact.”

GENERAL
FUND

ACHIEVE LONG-TERM FISCAL

SUSTAINABILITY
46 • Structurally balanced General Fund Budget without the use of reserves. • Provides full funding for the Capital Asset Needs Fund at 5% of General Fund revenues.
 Includes a $1.1M in projected debt service payment for the bond funded reconstruction costs of Fire Station #2.
• Provides full funding for the IT Replacement Fund at 1.5% of General Fund revenues.
47 FUND BALANCE - GENERAL FUND
(IN THOUSANDS)
Fund Balance Category
FY 2022-23
Audited
FY 2023-24
Audited
FY2024-25
Audited
FY2025-26
Projected
FY2026-27
Projected
Nonspendable $460 $630 $883 $883 $883
Restricted
Pension & OPEB 3,178 3,367 2,092 2,092 2,092
Committed
Declared Disasters 14,125 14,125 14,125 14,125 14,125
Self Insurance 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Economic Reserves 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000
Assigned
Compensated Absences 6,209 5,982 5,982 5,982 5,982
Police Retirement 1,737 1,572 1,572 1,572 1,572
Workers Comp 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Facilities Reserve 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Strategic Plan Projects 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Unassigned 16,328 17,686 19,307 19,407 19,407
Total Fund Balance 59,037 60,362 60,962 61,062 61,062
CALIFORNIA’S

APPROPRIATION LIMIT
(GAAN LIMIT)
49 FY 2026-27 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT CALCULATION
• Article XIIIB of the Constitution of the State of California provides a formula that places annual limits (or ceilings) on the appropriation of tax proceeds that can be made by the state, school districts, and local governments in California; • Article XIIIB requires state and local governments to return any funds to taxpayers in excess of the amount (appropriation limit) for a given fiscal year;
• Multiplies the following data points:
 California Per Capital Income Percentage Change of 4.95%;  Orange County Population Growth of -0.37%;
 City of Costa Mesa Population Growth of -0.80%
• Fiscal Year 2025-26 Appropriations Limit of $330,924,446; • Fiscal Year 2026-27 Appropriations Limit of $346,047,694; and • Estimated FY 2026-27 general tax proceeds revenues is $169.2 million, which is $176.8 million or 51% below the Appropriations Limit.
 Sales Tax: $82.5M
 Property Tax: $64.0M
 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT): $10.6M
 Franchise Fees: $7.4M
 Cannabis Tax (Measure Q and X): $3.7M
 Business License: $1.0M
 Motor Vehicle In Lieu Tax: $0.2M
50 RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

1. Approve Resolution 2026-XX, adopting the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget; and

2. Approve Joint Resolution 2026-XX adopting the Housing Authority Budget including Economic and Community Development expenditures for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and

3. Authorize and approve staffing for the following as follow: decrease of 1.0 FTE for Park Ranger as presented at the May 12, 2026 Study Session; and

4. Approve Resolution 2026-XX establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Appropriations Limit for the City of Costa Mesa at $346,047,694, by using Orange County’s growth for population adjustment, and the California per capita income growth for inflationary adjustment; and

5. Approve the City of Costa Mesa’s Revised Special Event Rates (Attachment); and 51 RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

6. City Council action is requested for the following to comply with AB 481 Police Equipment Report and Resolution:
a. Receive and file the 2026 Annual AB 481 Report and take public comment; and b. Approve Resolution 2026-XX Renewing Ordinance No. 2022-03, the AB 481 Equipment Use Policy of the City of Costa Mesa, California, governing the use of police safety equipment.

7. Approve Resolution 2026-XX renaming the Economic and Development Services Director and updating benefits information for Executives and

8. Approve Resolution 2026-XX renaming the Assistant Development Services Director; and

9. Receive and file the job vacancy status information required by AB 2561. 52 FY 2026-27 BUDGET CALENDAR
6/2/2026 FY 2026-27 Proposed Operating and CIP
Budget Public Hearing & Adoption City Council
6/16/2026
FY 2026-27 Proposed Operating and CIP
Budget Public Hearing & Adoption (if
needed)
City Council

QUESTIONS
City Council Meeting
June 2, 2026
Award of Contract to Renovate Jack Hammett
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