In a recent Costa Mesa city council meeting, community members voiced concerns and suggestions on various local issues, including homelessness, public safety, and environmental sustainability.

Paul Heike, a resident, highlighted the ongoing homeless situation, advocating for more effective shelter operations. He suggested that local churches, which already provide meals and laundry services, should be more involved in addressing homelessness. He called for a shift to a \"walk-in, walk-out\" shelter model, emphasizing the need for immediate support rather than transient solutions. He also proposed the establishment of safe parking lots for homeless individuals with vehicles.

Roberto, representing Resilience Orange County, urged the council to improve accessibility for the Latino community by providing Spanish translations of city council meetings on YouTube. He also requested that meeting agendas be published earlier to allow for better community engagement.

Alberta Miraschotti, a professional beekeeper, advocated for changes to the city’s bee ordinance, stressing the importance of bees for local ecosystems and food production. She emphasized the need for educational initiatives to promote bee conservation.

Several residents raised safety concerns regarding pedestrian crossings, particularly at busy intersections. Ines Mohan and Carmen Ramirez both requested the installation of crosswalks in high-traffic areas to prevent accidents, citing past incidents that resulted in fatalities.

Scott Carroll, general manager of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, announced the upcoming rollout of a new recycling program mandated by state law, which will require residents to separate their recyclables into designated blue carts starting October 7.

The meeting underscored the community's active engagement in local governance, with residents advocating for practical solutions to pressing issues while expressing appreciation for the city’s efforts to include diverse voices in the decision-making process.