🌊 Last week in Newport Beach: public safety updates, tree replacements, a service award nomination, General Plan public review, and a formal referendum filed against the Surf Park.
Engaged residents make all the difference. 💙

🌊 Here’s how to get involved in Newport Beach this week:

🗿 Vote for Civic Center sculptures (closes Dec. 5):
🔗 sparkoc.com/nb_sculpture...

📅 Check upcoming meetings + details:
🔗 www.newportbeachca.gov/government/d...

💻 Help improve the City’s website:
🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/newportbea...

🌊 Here’s what happened in Newport Beach last week:

🎥 Missed the City Council meeting? You can watch it here:
🔗 newportbeach.granicus.com/player/clip/...

🗣️ When residents stay informed and involved, decisions better reflect Newport Beach values and community priorities.

Here’s what happened in Newport Beach last week 👇

Harbor Code updates, long-term planning, arts funding and city finances.

Thank you to the residents who showed up, commented, or stayed engaged.
Civic participation matters — and it is making a difference. 💙

#NewportBeach

Big decisions are coming to City Council on Nov. 18.

If you care about housing, traffic, sidewalk safety, or how our city grows — now is the time to speak up.

📝 Send a comment by 5 PM the day before:
➡️ cityclerk@newportbeachca.gov

What happens in the General Plan will shape Newport Coast’s safety, character, and open spaces for the next 20+ years. Please share this video with your Newport Coast HOA, friends and neighbors. Share your feedback at
newporttogether.mysocialpinpoint.com/2050-general-plan-draft-elements

Sea level rise, parking, tourism, and preserving our historic charm — Newport’s new General Plan will shape how we face these challenges for the next 25 years.

This week in #NewportBeach 🌊
🏙️ Council weighed housing above shops, new e-bike rules, & a Police HQ study.
🏠 Coastal Commission ok’d a 31K sq. ft. Balboa home.
📘 GPAC reviewed the draft Noise Element.

SPON — Newport Beach residents’ advocate — keeps you informed.

🌊 Newport Beach Recap:
🏄‍♂️ Council okayed the Snug Harbor Surf Park (6–0), despite strong opposition.
🌿 Tree removal for the Balboa Fire Station upheld.
🏠 Back Bay Landing EIR comments due Nov 17.
Council video: ecms.newportbeachca.gov/WEB/Browse.a...
💬 Comment: www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Compone...

The Planning Commission backed a major MacArthur Court development deal that could bring 700 new homes — already sparking debate over zoning and affordability.

Meanwhile, the City wrapped up General Plan Open Houses — but residents can still weigh in online through Nov. 17.

Links for a deeper dive!
JWA Seat Allocations
board.ocgov.com/meetings-age...
City Council Full Meeting Video
ecms.newportbeachca.gov/WEB/Browse.a...
Sculpture Exhibition Vote
sparkoc.com/nb_sculpture...
City Surplus, Facility Upgrades
www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Compone...

#NewportBeach

Use the following links for a deeper dive!

Parks Beaches and Rec. Meeting Materials: www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Compone...

Draft Elements Review and Public Comment: newporttogether.mysocialpinpoint.com/2050-general...

CdM Study Information: www.newportbeachca.gov/government/d...

🏠 Newport Beach has no binding affordable housing requirement. Out of 5,000 units proposed, only 6–9% are affordable—far below what’s needed. Without action, we risk lawsuits, penalties, and losing control of our future.

📢 It’s time for City Council to adopt a real Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance.