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Community Members:
On Tuesday, July 23, the City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider whether to authorize a November ballot measure related to Newport Beach's General Plan Housing Element.
The City's 6th Cycle Housing Element, which was developed over several years with considerable public input, was updated to meet State of California mandates requiring cities to plan for significant increases in housing over the next decade. For Newport Beach, the State required plans to accommodate an additional 4,845 housing units, with 71% of these units required to be affordable. Newport Beach's updated Housing Element was adopted by the City Council and certified by the State in 2022. Implementation is required to begin in February 2025. Several amendments to the General Plan are needed to implement the certified housing plan.
Newport Beach's City Charter Section 423 requires a vote of the electorate to approve "major amendments" to the General Plan, but allows an exemption if federal or state law precludes such a vote.
Following public input at the July 23 meeting, the Council will consider whether to place a measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot asking voters to approve the General Plan updates, or determine that such a vote is precluded by State law.
The public hearing will be in the Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Dr., and broadcast live on the City website and YouTube channel.
The adopted, certified 6th Cycle Housing Element is available here, along with the adopted Circulation Element. Meetings of the General Plan citizens' steering committee and advisory committee are archived on our YouTube channel.
For more background and information on the continued efforts to update other General Plan elements, visit http://www.newportbeachca.gov/gpupdate.
City Manager, Grace K. Leung
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Thirty years ago, in July 1994, the Newport Beach Central Library opened its doors at 1000 Avocado Ave. with a mission of becoming the cultural, educational and informational heart of our community.
In the decades since, the library has succeeded in that mission by evolving and adapting to the changing needs of patrons. Today the library is busier than ever, a testament to its enduring relevance in the digital age.
The Central Library recently celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a community open house, captured in this video. Please join us in celebrating this anniversary milestone throughout the year and discover all that your library has to offer.
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 Join us for Summer Concerts on the Green, Sunday evenings at the Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr., beginning on Sunday, July 21. All concerts will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This summer’s lineup includes:
- The Radio Rebels (80s Cover Band) on Sunday, July 21.
- The Wilbury Super Group (rock tribute) on Sunday, August 11.
- Absolute (R&B, funk, soul, classic rock tribute) on Sunday, September 22.
Bring blankets, low-slung beach chairs, and a picnic dinner, or purchase from food trucks on-site.
Admission and parking are free; alcohol is not permitted.
Click here for more information.
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NBPD Invites Residents to 'National Night Out' August 6
The Newport Beach Police Department invites residents to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bonita Canyon Sports Park, 1990 Ford Rd.
The NBPD will be providing information on crime prevention, home security, child safety, the Citizen’s Police Academy and Volunteers in Policing.
The event will feature displays from CSI, SWAT, K9 Officers, Animal Control, Mounted Unit and more. There will be food, games, crafts and other activities for kids, along with a visit from McGruff “The Crime Fighting Dog.”
Please bring your family and friends for a fun, informative evening.
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Construction of the Superior Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge and parking lot project is about 85% complete.
With the concrete bridge structure now in place, the City's contractor has been focusing on electrical and irrigation improvements. Sidewalks, curbs, and gutters within the parking lot have also been constructed.
A staircase connecting West Coast Highway to the new parking lot was installed in June and the parking lot was paved with asphalt earlier this month.
Restoration efforts at Sunset Ridge Park are also underway, including installation of sod on the play fields. Upon completion of the irrigation system, the next (and final) step will be landscape improvements.
The project is expected to be fully completed in the fall.
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Registration for Active Kids is now open! Get ready, since spots will fill up fast!
Parents can sign up for annual or fall Active Kids sessions held at Newport Elementary, Mariners VJC, or the Community Youth Center.
Active Kids is an after-school program for youth in grades K-6, and includes planned indoor and outdoor activities, homework assistance and creative arts.
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 The Be Well mobile crisis response team operates in Newport Beach 12 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond to mental and behavioral health crises. The mobile unit is staffed with mental health specialists and works closely with the City’s police and fire departments.
This week, the Be Well team:
- Transported a person to the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter.
- Transported a person to a substance use disorder treatment facility.
- Transported eight people to homeless service providers.
- Transported a person to the Be Well sobering station.
- Transported a person for medical treatment.
- Collaborated with the Newport Beach Fire Department for medical aid and transport to a hospital.
The mobile crisis team is dispatched through the Newport Beach Police Department. To request service, dial 911 or call the Police Department's non-emergency line at 949-644-3717.
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 This week, the City’s homeless outreach and response teams:
- Placed a person into permanent housing after a brief stay at the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter.
- Placed a person into the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter.
- Continued to shelter people: 25 people who had been experiencing homelessness in Newport Beach are sheltered in the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter.
Click here to view the latest homeless dashboard, which includes key monthly and yearly data on the City's homeless response.
Click here for information on the City's Good Giving program.
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The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, July 23. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and staff reports can be viewed here.
A study session will begin at 4 p.m. Agenda items include:
- Bicycle Master Plan report. Staff will present a general discussion and status update on the City’s 2014 Bicycle Master Plan.
The regular session will begin at 6 p.m. Agenda items include:
- Extension of a pilot program that permits certain homeowners' associations (HOAs) to install privately-operated security cameras in public rights-of-way through September 2026. This item would grant a two-year extension to the pilot program, which would otherwise conclude in September 2024. The program allows 10 HOAs to participate in the program. Two HOAs, Shore Cliff and Spyglass Hills, have installed cameras under the pilot program.
- An exclusive negotiating agreement with Burnham-Ward Properties, LLC, for the lease and redevelopment of a portion of the Balboa Yacht Basin (BYB) property at 829 Harbor Island Dr. The BYB property, originally built in the 1940s, includes a 172-slip marina, parking, a shipyard and marine store, a restaurant, offices, three
residential apartments and storage garages, which the City leases to various tenants. Improvements on the facilities portion of the BYB have reached the end of their useful life. Following a study session and public outreach, a two-year contract with Burnham-Ward, LLC to negotiate a lease agreement to redevelop and operate the facilities will be presented for Council consideration.
- A public hearing and consideration of a November ballot measure on Newport Beach's General Plan Housing Element (see the City Manager's message above).
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