With much consideration of Costa Mesa's historic housing woes, and a bit of horse-trading, officials passed a law imposing affordability requirements on rental projects over 50 units.
Citing family health issues, Harper announced Tuesday he will leave office before his term expires in November. He said he hopes to be succeeded by someone who shares his values.
Most residents believe more housing is needed in Costa Mesa, but cutting a path toward affordability has been difficult, as council members recently demonstrated.
A new law will replace an urgency ordinance, established during COVID-19 restaurant closures and set to expire at the end of the year. But businesses may have to make some upgrades.