The Boring PartsFederalLocal · USLocal · Canada

Newport Beach, CA

Recent Newport Beach City Council topics include planning & zoning, permits & licensing, housing, development projects, roads & infrastructure, public safety.

Topics found in recent meetings

Recent Newport Beach meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Get Newport Beach meeting alerts

One email when Newport Beach posts a new agenda or minutes. Free, unsubscribe anytime.

Official website pages

Newport BeachCA averageUS Census ACS
Population
84,304
Per-capita income
$113,918
Median home value
$2,000,001
Bachelor's or higher
70%
Typical home value $3,697,219 +10.7% yr/yr · +57.8% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Jump to meetings ↓

Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$379.7M (FY2023)
Total spending$527.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$235.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$209.2M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$6,216 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025156 housing units ($105.8M)
🗳️ Election results (3 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council District 2 2024-11-05
Sara J. Weber ✓ 30,845 · Noah Blom ✓ 27,803 · Michelle Barto ✓ 26,760 · Nancy Scarbrough 16,359 · Jeff Herdman 15,515 · Miles Patricola 11,382
City Council District 1 2022-11-08
Robyn Grant ✓ 27,212 · Joe Stapleton ✓ 21,780 · Erik Weigand ✓ 18,957 · Lauren Kleiman ✓ 18,351 · Joy Brenner 14,892 · Tom Miller 12,203
City Council District 2 2020-11-03
Will O'Neill ✓ 40,971 · Brad Avery ✓ 28,538 · Noah Blom ✓ 28,470 · Jeff Herdman 19,290 · Nancy Scarbrough 19,159
🗳️ Ballot measures (1)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure B
2022-06-07 · Failed — 10,859 yes / 15,385 no

Upcoming

📅 Subscribe to Newport Beach meetings — new meetings appear in your calendar automatically
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Public Notice

Newport Beach Civil Service Board meeting for October 5, 2026 is canceled

The City of Newport Beach issued a public notice canceling the Civil Service Board meeting scheduled for October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The notice contains no agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics — only the cancellation itself. No reason for the cancellation is stated in the supplied document.

newport-beachcivil-service-boardcancellationpublic-notice
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC NOTICES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD - CANCELED October 5, 2026 5:00 PM CIVIL SERVICE BOARD NOTICE OF CANCELLATION File: Notice of Cancellation - 10/05/2026
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission

Newport Beach parks commission to review pickleball court lighting and two tree removal requests

The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive. The commission will review conceptual plans for LED lighting at Newport Coast Pickleball Courts and consider two tree requests: removing a Rusty-leaf Fig at 2326 Port Aberdeen Place and removing a Special Landmark City Hoop Pine at 120 E. Balboa Blvd. The consent calendar includes minutes from the September 1, 2026 meeting and receive-and-file activity reports. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

parksbeachesrecreationpickleballtreespublic-commentnewport-beach
Council Chambers - 100 Civic Center Drive
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA Council Chambers - 100 Civic Center Drive Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - 5:00 PM Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Members: Kate Murphy, Chair Keira Kirby, Vice Chair Brett Eckles, Commissioner Kelly Galligan, Commissioner Travis Pirdy, Commissioner Amy Waunch, Commissioner Anne Yelsey, Commissioner Staff Members: Justin Schmillen, Recreation & Senior Services Director Zac Gentry, Municipal Operations Director Kevin Pekar, Parks and Trees Superintendent John Nelson, City Arborist Mariah Stinson, Administrative Support Specialist The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Commission and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. The Chair may limit public Comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. It is the intention of the City of Newport Beach to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Public Notice

Newport Beach Planning Commission meeting for October 8, 2026 is canceled

The City of Newport Beach issued a public notice that the Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM is canceled. The notice contains no agenda items and no decisions or discussions are listed. The only location given is City Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive.

newport-beachplanning-commissioncancellationpublic-notice
City Council Chambers - 100 Civic Center Drive
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH October 8, 2026 6:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICES City Council Chambers - 100 Civic Center Drive PLANNING COMMISSION - CANCELED PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF CANCELLATION Notice of Cancellation
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Public Notice

Newport Beach council to hold public hearing tied to 2700 Cliff Drive

The Newport Beach City Council is scheduled to meet on October 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM at 100 Civic Center Dr in the Council Chambers. The only substantive item in the supplied notice is a public hearing notice referencing the address 2700 Cliff Drive. The agenda text provided does not describe the subject of that hearing or any other business, so what the council will decide or discuss is not established by this record.

public-hearingnewport-beachcity-councilcliff-drive
100 Civic Center Dr - Council Chambers
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC NOTICES CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 13, 2026 100 Civic Center Dr - Council Chambers 4:00 PM Public Hearing Notices 2700 Cliff Drive
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 8:30 AM

Public Notice

100 Civic Center Drive, CDM Conference Room (Bay E-1st floor)
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Public Notice

Newport Beach Finance Committee meeting for Oct. 15, 2026 is canceled

The City of Newport Beach has issued a public notice that the Finance Committee meeting scheduled for October 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the Civic Center Community Room is canceled. The notice contains no agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. No reason for the cancellation is stated in the supplied text.

newport-beachfinance-committeecancellationpublic-notice
Civic Center - Community Room
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC NOTICES FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - CANCELED October 15, 2026 Civic Center - Community Room 3:00 PM Notice of Cancellation - October 15, 2026
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Public Notice

Zoning Administrator to review permits for Lido condos, Linda Isle homes, and a Coast Highway coffee shop

The Newport Beach Zoning Administrator is scheduled to consider six land-use items at this public meeting, held online via Zoom. The items are minor use and coastal development permits and a lot line adjustment at addresses on East Coast Highway, Via Lido Soud, Mariners Drive, Linda Isle, and East Bay Front. The notice lists the items and site locations but does not state staff recommendations or expected outcomes.

zoningcoastal-developmentpermitsnewport-beachpublic-noticeland-use
Online Via Zoom
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH October 15, 2026 10:00 AM PUBLIC NOTICES Online Via Zoom ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Barbarista Coffee Minor Use Permit (PA2026-0120) Site Location: 3734 East Coast Highway Public Notice Lido LLC Residential Condominiums Subdivision and Coastal Development Permit (PA2026-0115) Site Location: 413 Via Lido Soud Public Notice Hawke Lot Line Adjustment (PA2026-0144) Site Location: 1007 &1001 Mariners Drive Public Notice Tomczak Residence Coastal Development Permit (PA2025-0150) Site Location: 25 Linda Isle Public Notice Merage Residence Coastal Development Permit (PA2026-0127) Site Location: 30 Linda Isle Public Notice Fluter Residence Coastal Development Permit (PA2025-0070) Site Location: 121 East Bay Front Public Notice

Recent meetings

Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 8:00 AM

Public Notice

Hearing on 3-year construction limit extension for 402 South Bay Front

The Newport Beach Hearing Officer is holding a public notice hearing to consider a three-year construction limit extension for the property at 402 South Bay Front. The agenda contains only this single item, with no additional details on the request or recommendation provided.

constructionpermitspublic-hearing
100 Civic Center Drive, CDM Conference Room (Bay E-1st floor)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING OFFICER AGENDA 100 Civic Center Drive, CDM Conference Room (Bay E-1st floor) Thursday, October 1, 2026 - 8:00 AM Public Notice Members: Three-Year Construction Limit Extension (X2021-3036) Site Location: 402 South Bay Front Public Notice
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee

Newport Beach water quality committee to vote on Harbor & Beaches Master Plan

The Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the Crystal Cove Room (Bay 2D). The main action item is the Harbor & Beaches Master Plan, which the committee may approve or instead receive and file for a vote at the November meeting. The committee will also hear a presentation from OC Public Works on new approaches for assessing human health risk in Newport Bay, and will approve minutes from its September 3, 2026 meeting. Members will also list topics they want placed on a future agenda.

newport-beachwater-qualityharborcoastaldredgingenvironmentpublic-works
Crystal Cove Room (Bay 2D)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH WATER QUALITY/COASTAL TIDELANDS COMMITTEE AGENDA Crystal Cove Room (Bay 2D) Thursday, October 1, 2026 - 3:00 PM Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee Members: Councilmember Michelle Barto, Chair Councilmember Joe Stapleton, Vice Chair Eros Bilyeu, Member Curtis Black, Member Tim Burnham, Member Charles Fancher, Member Craig Hudson, Member Sharon Ray, Member John Wadsworth, Member Staff Members: Jim Houlihan,Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer Chris Miller, Administrative Manager Karen Gallagher, Administrative Assistant The Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Committee and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee. The Chair may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 8:00 AM

Hearing Officer

Hearing on construction deadline extension for 402 South Bay Front home

The Newport Beach Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing on a request to extend the construction deadline for a new single-family residence with a junior accessory dwelling unit and garage at 402 South Bay Front. The applicant seeks an extension until February 16, 2027, but the officer may grant up to 180 days if special circumstances are found. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment periods and standard administrative items.

constructionpermitshousingpublic-hearingceqa
100 Civic Center Drive, CDM Conference Room (Bay E-1st Floor)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEARING OFFICER AGENDA 100 Civic Center Drive, CDM Conference Room (Bay E-1st Floor) Thursday, October 1, 2026 - 8:00 AM Hearing Officer Members: Andrew Cristea, Hearing Officer The Hearing Officer meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Hearing Officer’s agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular hearing and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Hearing Officer and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. It is the intention of the City of Newport Beach to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this hearing, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City of Newport Beach will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Community Development Department at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the hearing to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at 949-644-3200. If in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Zoning Administrator

Newport Beach Zoning Administrator to hear two coastal development permits

The Newport Beach Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on two coastal development permit applications: one to demolish a duplex and build a new single-family home with an ADU at 601 Dahlia Avenue, and another to extend the Mesa Drive trail eastward to Bayview Park. The meeting also includes approval of draft minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

coastal-development-permitzoninghousingtrailspublic-hearingceqa
ZOOM
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AGENDA ZOOM Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 10:00 AM Zoning Administrator Members: Liz Westmoreland, AICP, Zoning Administrator The City of Newport Beach will conduct the Zoning Administrator meeting via Zoom. As a member of the public, if you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options: 1. You can connect with a computer by joining through Zoom. Click the link below to register for the meeting using a valid email address. You will receive a confirmation email allowing you to join the meeting: : https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ECSrIUoIToarZwN-KH3mqA 2. You may connect by Telephone/Audio Only by calling: 669-900-9128. The webinar ID is 817 2899 1984. 3. Attendees must "raise their hand" if they would like to speak during Public Comments. If attending by phone, press *9. The agenda will be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and the public will be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Zoning Administrator, as well as items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. T h e a g e n d a s , m i n u t e s , a n d s t a f f r e p o r t s a r e a v a i l a b l e o n t h e C i t y …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Public Notice

Newport Beach zoning administrator to review three coastal permits

The Newport Beach Zoning Administrator will hold a public meeting to review three applications: a minor use permit for a coffee shop and two coastal development permits for a residence and a trail extension. These are public notices for decisions on the listed projects.

zoningcoastal-developmentpermitspublic-hearing
Online Via Zoom
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH September 24, 2026 10:00 AM PUBLIC NOTICES Online Via Zoom ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Barbarista Coffee Minor Use Permit (PA2026-0120) Site Location: 3734 East Coast Highway Public Notice Tomczak Residence Coastal Development Permit (PA2025-0150) Site Location: 25 Linda Isle Public Notice Mesa Drive Trail Extension Coastal Development Permit (PA2026-0108) Site Location: 2359 Mesa Drive Public Notice
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Public Notice

City Council meets to hold a public hearing on the CAPER report.

The Newport Beach City Council holds a public meeting at 4:00 PM at 100 Civic Center Drive. The agenda consists of a public hearing notice regarding the Draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER).

city-councilpublic-hearingreportshousingcommunity-development
100 Civic Center Drive - Council Chambers
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH September 22, 2026 4:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICES 100 Civic Center Drive - Council Chambers CITY COUNCIL MEETING Public Hearing Notice DRAFT CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Council to adopt crowd-control ordinance, police equipment policy

The Newport Beach City Council is meeting to vote on a consent calendar of routine items and several ordinances. Key actions include adopting an ordinance to address illegal activity and public safety during high-risk periods and large gatherings, and updating the police department's military equipment use policy. The council will also consider contracts, grants, and staffing changes.

public-safetypoliceordinancecontractsparksgrantshousing
Council Chambers
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
LAUREN KLEIMAN, Mayor NOAH BLOM, Mayor Pro Tem MICHELLE BARTO, Councilmember ROBYN GRANT, Councilmember JOE STAPLETON, Councilmember SARA J. WEBER, Councilmember ERIK WEIGAND, Councilmember SEIMONE JURJIS , City Manager AARON C. HARP, City Attorney LENA SHUMWAY, City Clerk CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 4:00 PM SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 NOTICE REGARDING PRESENTATIONS REQUIRING USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Newport Beach’s equipment must be submitted to the City Clerk 24 hours prior to the scheduled City Council meeting. LEVINE ACT Under the Levine Act, Section 84308 of the Government Code, a party to a proceeding before the City involving a contract (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchise, license, permit, or other entitlement for use, is required to disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution in an amount of more than five hundred dollars ($500) made within the preceding 12 months by the party or the party’s agent to any elected or appointed officer of the City. If you have made a qualifying contribution, please ensure to make this disclosure on the record. PUBLIC HEARINGS If in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) r …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT CALENDAR — adopted
7 yea
Michelle Barto yea · Noah Blom yea · Robyn Grant yea · Lauren Kleiman yea · Joe Stapleton yea · Sara J. Weber yea · Erik Weigand yea
CURRENT BUSINESS — adopted
7 yea
Michelle Barto yea · Noah Blom yea · Robyn Grant yea · Lauren Kleiman yea · Joe Stapleton yea · Sara J. Weber yea · Erik Weigand yea
26-2895 — adopted
7 yea
Michelle Barto yea · Noah Blom yea · Robyn Grant yea · Lauren Kleiman yea · Joe Stapleton yea · Sara J. Weber yea · Erik Weigand yea
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Board of Library Trustees

Board discusses literacy grants and library service updates

The Board of Library Trustees will review literacy services and youth services updates. The Board is also asked to consider accepting a grant from California Library Literacy Services for the Project Adult Literacy program.

libraryliteracyyouth-servicesgrantspublic-services
Civic Center Council Chambers 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES AGENDA Civic Center Council Chambers 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Monday, September 21, 2026 - 5:00 PM Board of Library Trustees Members: Antonella Castro, Chair Meghan Murray,Vice Chair Dorothy Larson, Secretary Lauren Kramer, Trustee Chase Rief, Trustee Staff Members: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director Francine Jacome, Administrative Support Specialist The Board of Library Trustees meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Board of Library Trustees agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Commission and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board of Library Trustees. The Chair may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. The public can submit questions and comments in writing for the Board of Library Trustees to consider. Please send them by email to the Library Services Department at [email protected] by Sunday, at 5:00 p.m. prior to Monday regular scheduled meeting to give the Board of Library Trustees time to consider your comments. All emails will be made part of the record. The City of Newport Beach’s goal is t …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Fri Sep 18, 2026 · 6:15 PM

City Council

Council to discuss status of November 3, 2026, Special Municipal Election

The City Council will receive a status update regarding the November 3, 2026, Special Municipal Election involving three voter initiatives. The Council will also provide direction to staff regarding election administration, including contracts, vendors, and ballot production.

electionmunicipal-electiongovernment-administrationlitigation
Council Chambers
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
LAUREN KLEIMAN, Mayor NOAH BLOM, Mayor Pro Tem MICHELLE BARTO, Councilmember ROBYN GRANT, Councilmember JOE STAPLETON, Councilmember SARA J. WEBER, Councilmember ERIK WEIGAND, Councilmember SEIMONE JURJIS , City Manager AARON C. HARP, City Attorney LENA SHUMWAY, City Clerk CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:15PM SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 NOTICE REGARDING PRESENTATIONS REQUIRING USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Newport Beach’s equipment must be submitted to the City Clerk 24 hours prior to the scheduled City Council meeting. LEVINE ACT Under the Levine Act, Section 84308 of the Government Code, a party to a proceeding before the City involving a contract (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchise, license, permit, or other entitlement for use, is required to disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution in an amount of more than five hundred dollars ($500) made within the preceding 12 months by the party or the party’s agent to any elected or appointed officer of the City. If you have made a qualifying contribution, please ensure to make this disclosure on the record. PUBLIC HEARINGS If in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) ra …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-2907 — adopted
4 nay · 3 yea
Michelle Barto nay · Noah Blom yea · Robyn Grant nay · Lauren Kleiman nay · Joe Stapleton nay · Sara J. Weber yea · Erik Weigand yea
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 2:30 PM

Planning Commission

Council Chambers
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Public Notice

Planning Commission to review Fairway Three and Reef View Circle notices

The Planning Commission will review public notices regarding two specific site locations. These items involve a project at 1 Clubhouse Drive and an amendment to the setback map for properties on Reef View Circle.

planningzoningpublic-noticesetback-map
City Council Chambers - 100 Civic Center Drive
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH September 17, 2026 6:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICES City Council Chambers - 100 Civic Center Drive PLANNING COMMISSION FAIRWAY THREE (PA2025-0019) Site Location: 1 Clubhouse Drive Public Notice AMENDMENT TO SETBACK MAP NO. S-11 C (PA2026-0016) Site Location: 1641, 1647 & 1653 Reef View Circle *This item was printed and published in the Daily Pilot on August 22, 2026 Public Notice
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 6:15 PM

Public Notice

Special Newport Beach City Council meeting cancelled

This agenda is a notice that the special City Council meeting scheduled for September 17, 2026, at 6:15 PM has been cancelled. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

cancellationcity-councilmeeting
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC NOTICES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE - September 17, 2026 6:15 PM Notice of Cancellation
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Public Notice

Planning Commission to consider setback map amendment for Reef View Circle

The Newport Beach Planning Commission is holding a public meeting to consider an amendment to Setback Map No. S-11 C for properties at 1641, 1647, and 1653 Reef View Circle. The agenda contains only this single item, which is a public notice for a potential zoning-related decision.

zoningsetback-mapplanning-commissionpublic-hearing
Council Chambers - 100 Civic Center Drive
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH September 17, 2026 6:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICES Council Chambers - 100 Civic Center Drive PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT TO SETBACK MAP NO. S-11 C Site Location: 1641, 1647 & 1653 Reef View Circle Public Notice
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to weigh development agreement for 78-unit Fairway Three project

The Newport Beach Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a development agreement for a potential 78-unit residential project at the Newport Beach Country Club, and on a zoning amendment to reduce front setbacks on Reef View Circle. It will also confirm the surrender of a permit for a temporary patio at Five Crowns Restaurant and receive a study session on the Corona del Mar Commercial Corridor Study. No action will be taken on the study session.

zoningdevelopment-agreementhousingsetbackscoastalstudy-session
City Council Chambers - 100 Civic Center Drive
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA City Council Chambers - 100 Civic Center Drive Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 6:00 PM Planning Commission Members: David Salene, Chair Jonathan Langford, Vice Chair Greg Reed, Secretary Curtis Ellmore, Commissioner Michael Gazzano, Commissioner Tristan Harris, Commissioner Mark Rosene, Commissioner Staff Members: Jaime Murillo, Community Development Director Liz Westmoreland, Deputy Community Development Director Joshua McDonald, Principal Civil Engineer Yolanda Summerhill, Assistant City Attorney Clarivel Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Regular meetings of the Planning Commission are held on the Thursdays preceding second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. The agendas, minutes, and staff reports are available on the City's website at: http://www.newportbeachca.gov and for public inspection in the Community Development Department, Planning Division located at 100 Civic Center Drive, during normal business hours.. If you have any questions or require copies of any of the staff reports or other documentation, please contact the Community Development Department, Planning Division staff at 949-644-3200. This Commission is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Commission’s agenda be posted at least 72 hours in advance of each meeting …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-2881 — approved
6 yea
Mark Rosene yea · David Salene yea · Curtis Ellmore yea · Jonathan Langford yea · Michael Gazzano yea · Greg Reed yea
26-2879 — approved
6 yea
Mark Rosene yea · David Salene yea · Curtis Ellmore yea · Jonathan Langford yea · Michael Gazzano yea · Greg Reed yea
26-2878 — approved
5 yea · 1 absent
Mark Rosene yea · David Salene yea · Curtis Ellmore yea · Jonathan Langford absent · Michael Gazzano yea · Greg Reed yea
26-2877 — approved as amended
5 yea · 1 abstain
Mark Rosene yea · David Salene abstain · Curtis Ellmore yea · Jonathan Langford yea · Michael Gazzano yea · Greg Reed yea
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 6:15 PM

City Council

Council to discuss Nov. 3 special election initiatives

The Newport Beach City Council will receive a status update on the November 3, 2026, special municipal election, which will consider three voter initiatives: Public Meetings, Public Records, Oversight, and Enforcement; Lifetime City Council Term Limits; and District-Only Voting. The council will provide direction to staff on election contracts, vendors, ballot production and mailing, and other election activities. The item is expected to be exempt from CEQA review.

electioninitiativesterm-limitsdistrict-votingpublic-recordscity-council
Council Chambers
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
LAUREN KLEIMAN, Mayor NOAH BLOM, Mayor Pro Tem MICHELLE BARTO, Councilmember ROBYN GRANT, Councilmember JOE STAPLETON, Councilmember SARA J. WEBER, Councilmember ERIK WEIGAND, Councilmember SEIMONE JURJIS , City Manager AARON C. HARP, City Attorney LENA SHUMWAY, City Clerk CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:15 P.M. SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 NOTICE REGARDING PRESENTATIONS REQUIRING USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Newport Beach’s equipment must be submitted to the City Clerk 24 hours prior to the scheduled City Council meeting. LEVINE ACT Under the Levine Act, Section 84308 of the Government Code, a party to a proceeding before the City involving a contract (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchise, license, permit, or other entitlement for use, is required to disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution in an amount of more than five hundred dollars ($500) made within the preceding 12 months by the party or the party’s agent to any elected or appointed officer of the City. If you have made a qualifying contribution, please ensure to make this disclosure on the record. PUBLIC HEARINGS If in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Civil Service Board

Newport Beach Civil Service Board meeting scheduled for September 14, 2026

The agenda contains only procedural items and oral reports. The Board will review minutes from the July 6, 2026, meeting and receive updates regarding Human Resources, Fire Department, and Police Department matters.

human-resourcespolicefire-departmentgovernment-administration
City Council Chambers - 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CIVIL SERVICE BOARD AGENDA City Council Chambers - 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach Monday, September 14, 2026 - 5:00 PM Civil Service Board Members: Michael Denner, Chair Howard Herzog, Vice Chair Jeremy Evans, Board Member Paul Meyer, Board Member Brian Moore, Board Member Staff Members: Sarah Rodriguez, Deputy Director of Human Resources Christy Duquette, Deputy City Attorney Tawny DeAnda, Administrative Assistant The Civil Service Board meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Civil Service Board agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Board and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Civil Service Board. The Chair may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. Availability of Public Records. Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed to a majority of the members of the Civil Service Board less than 72 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at City Council Chambers – 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach during normal business hours, and available on our website at newportbeachca.gov. The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the A …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Police Headquarters Advisory Committee

Committee reviews Civic Center site options for new police HQ

The Police Headquarters Advisory Committee will receive updates on the Surplus Lands Act, a biological resources report, and initial site plan concepts for a potential new police headquarters at the Civic Center Campus. The committee will discuss these items and provide feedback, with no final decisions expected.

policefacilitieszoningenvironmental-reviewcity-property
Civic Center Community Room - 100 Civic Center Drive
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH POLICE HEADQUARTERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA Civic Center Community Room - 100 Civic Center Drive Monday, September 14, 2026 - 3:00 PM Police Headquarters Advisory Committee Members: Chairperson Sara J. Weber Vice Chair Noah Blom Councilmember Michelle Barto Committee Member Thomas Maloney Committee Member Sandra Meadows Committee Member Robert Olson Committee Member Paul Watkins Seimone Jurjis, City Manager The Police Headquarters Advisory Committee meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Police Headquarters Advisory Committee agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Committee and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Police Headquarters Advisory Committee. The Chair may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact Administration Departments, at least forty-eight (48 …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Fri Sep 11, 2026 · 10:00 AM

City Council

Council to call Nov. 3 special election on three charter initiatives

The City Council will consider confirming the certification of three voter initiatives—covering public meetings/records/oversight, council term limits, and district-only voting—and call a special municipal election for November 3, 2026. The council may also decide whether to submit arguments against the initiatives and will adopt resolutions to conduct the election, including authorizing staff to handle administrative and cost matters.

electioninitiativescharter-amendmentterm-limitsdistrict-votingpublic-records
Council Chambers
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
LAUREN KLEIMAN, Mayor NOAH BLOM, Mayor Pro Tem MICHELLE BARTO, Councilmember ROBYN GRANT, Councilmember JOE STAPLETON, Councilmember SARA J. WEBER, Councilmember ERIK WEIGAND, Councilmember SEIMONE JURJIS , City Manager AARON C. HARP, City Attorney LENA SHUMWAY, City Clerk CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 10:00 AM SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 NOTICE REGARDING PRESENTATIONS REQUIRING USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Newport Beach’s equipment must be submitted to the City Clerk 24 hours prior to the scheduled City Council meeting. LEVINE ACT Under the Levine Act, Section 84308 of the Government Code, a party to a proceeding before the City involving a contract (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchise, license, permit, or other entitlement for use, is required to disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution in an amount of more than five hundred dollars ($500) made within the preceding 12 months by the party or the party’s agent to any elected or appointed officer of the City. If you have made a qualifying contribution, please ensure to make this disclosure on the record. PUBLIC HEARINGS If in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-2883 — adopted
4 yea · 3 nay
Michelle Barto yea · Noah Blom nay · Robyn Grant yea · Lauren Kleiman yea · Joe Stapleton yea · Sara J. Weber nay · Erik Weigand nay
CURRENT BUSINESS — adopted
5 nay · 2 yea
Michelle Barto nay · Noah Blom yea · Robyn Grant nay · Lauren Kleiman nay · Joe Stapleton nay · Sara J. Weber yea · Erik Weigand nay
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Zoning Administrator

New coastal development permits for residential construction proposed

The Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings regarding two coastal development permit applications. The items involve the demolition of existing structures to build new single-unit residences in Newport Beach.

zoningcoastal-developmenthousingresidential-construction
ZOOM
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AGENDA ZOOM Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 10:00 AM Zoning Administrator Members: Liz Westmoreland, AICP, Zoning Administrator The City of Newport Beach will conduct the Zoning Administrator meeting via Zoom. As a member of the public, if you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options: 1. You can connect with a computer by joining through Zoom. Click the link below to register for the meeting using a valid email address. You will receive a confirmation email allowing you to join the meeting: : https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yYCD1G9FQkeEVrRpoLGlGg 2. You may connect by Telephone/Audio Only by calling: 669-900-9128. The webinar ID is 835 6884 2855. 3. Attendees must "raise their hand" if they would like to speak during Public Comments. If attending by phone, press *9. The agenda will be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and the public will be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Zoning Administrator, as well as items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. T h e a g e n d a s , m i n u t e s , a n d s t a f f r e p o r t s a r e a v a i l a b l e o n t h e C i t y …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Public Notice

Public notices for coastal development permits at Bayside Drive and Dahlia Avenue

The Zoning Administrator has issued public notices regarding two coastal development permit applications. These items involve residential projects located at 401 Bayside Drive and 601 Dahlia Avenue.

zoningcoastal-developmenthousingpublic-notice
Online Via Zoom
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH September 10, 2026 10:00 AM PUBLIC NOTICES Online Via Zoom ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Chang Residence Coastal Development Permit (PA2026-0075) Site Location: 401 Bayside Drive Public Notice Schramm Residence Coastal Development Permit (PA2026-0107) Site Location: 601 Dahlia Avenue Public Notice
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Arts Commission

Arts Commission to discuss sculpture exhibition and holiday ornament proposal

The City Arts Commission will review an update on the Civic Center Park Sculpture Exhibition Phase XI and consider a proposal for a holiday ornament for Marina Park Family Fun Night. The meeting also includes monthly reviews of cultural arts activities and reports from various ad hoc subcommittees.

artscivic-center-parkmarina-parkcultural-artspublic-art
Newport Beach Civic Center - Council Chambers 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach 92660
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA Newport Beach Civic Center - Council Chambers 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach 92660 Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 5:00 PM City Arts Commission Members: Vanessa Moore, Chair Cory Glass, Vice Chair Heather Ignatin, Secretary David Anastos, Commissioner John Blom, Commissioner Tiare Meegan, Commissioner Laurel Tippett, Commissioner Staff Members: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director Rebecca Lightfoot, Library Services Manager Camille Escareal-Garcia, Cultural Arts Assistant The City Arts Commission meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the City Arts Commission agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Commission and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Arts Commission. The Chair may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. The public can submit questions and comments in writing for the City Arts Commission to consider. Please send them by email to the Library Services Department at [email protected] by Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. prior to Thursday meeting to give the City Arts Commissioners time to consider your comments. All emails will be made part …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Harbor Commission

Harbor Commission to review State Lands report on mooring and pier permits

The Newport Beach Harbor Commission will discuss the California State Lands Commission's December 2025 report on the City's management of public trust lands, which raised concerns about mooring and residential pier permit programs. The Commission may establish a subcommittee to review the report and make policy recommendations to the City Council. The agenda also includes updates from ad hoc committees and the Harbormaster's August activities.

harborpublic-trust-landsstate-lands-commissionmooring-permitspier-permitsad-hoc-committeeharbormaster-update
City Council Chambers - 100 Civic Ctr Dr/Teleconference Location Pursuant to GC§54953(B): 9 Beach Club Dr Business Conf. Room Stateline, NV 89449
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HARBOR COMMISSION AGENDA City Council Chambers - 100 Civic Ctr Dr/Teleconference Location Pursuant to GC§54953(B): 9 Beach Club Dr Business Conf. Room Stateline, NV 89449 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - 5:00 PM Harbor Commission Members: Marie Marston, Chair Steve Scully, Vice Chair Bob Miller, Secretary Sabrina Kerr, Commissioner Thom McElroy, Commissioner Rudy Svrcek, Commissioner Gary Williams, Commissioner Staff Members: Paul Blank, Harbormaster Cynthia Shintaku, Management Analyst The Harbor Commission meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Harbor Commission agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Commission and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Harbor Commission. The Chair may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact Paul Blank, Harbormaster, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM

City Council

City Council to introduce ordinances on public safety and police equipment

The Newport Beach City Council will meet to introduce two ordinances: one amending municipal code to address public safety during high-risk events and another updating the police department's military equipment use policy. The council will also adopt changes to short-term lodging permits, approve police vehicle purchases totaling $755,584.60, and consider several contracts and agreements.

public-safetypolicemunicipal-codebudgetcontracts
Council Chambers
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
LAUREN KLEIMAN, Mayor NOAH BLOM, Mayor Pro Tem MICHELLE BARTO, Councilmember ROBYN GRANT, Councilmember JOE STAPLETON, Councilmember SARA J. WEBER, Councilmember ERIK WEIGAND, Councilmember SEIMONE JURJIS , City Manager AARON C. HARP, City Attorney LENA SHUMWAY, City Clerk CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 4:00 PM SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 NOTICE REGARDING PRESENTATIONS REQUIRING USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Newport Beach’s equipment must be submitted to the City Clerk 24 hours prior to the scheduled City Council meeting. LEVINE ACT Under the Levine Act, Section 84308 of the Government Code, a party to a proceeding before the City involving a contract (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchise, license, permit, or other entitlement for use, is required to disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution in an amount of more than five hundred dollars ($500) made within the preceding 12 months by the party or the party’s agent to any elected or appointed officer of the City. If you have made a qualifying contribution, please ensure to make this disclosure on the record. PUBLIC HEARINGS If in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) ra …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR — adopted
7 yea
Michelle Barto yea · Noah Blom yea · Robyn Grant yea · Lauren Kleiman yea · Joe Stapleton yea · Sara J. Weber yea · Erik Weigand yea
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 8:00 AM

Hearing Officer

Hearing Officer to decide on pool construction extension at 20392 SW Cypress Street

The Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing to determine whether to grant a three-year construction limit extension for a new pool and spa project. The applicant seeks an extension until February 22, 2027, to complete work under Building Permit No. S2022-0008. The officer may grant up to a 180-calendar day extension if special circumstances warrant it, or deny the request if the time limit was missed due to the owner's control.

zoningconstructionhearingceqa
100 Civic Center Drive, CDM Conference Room (Bay E-1st Floor)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEARING OFFICER AGENDA 100 Civic Center Drive, CDM Conference Room (Bay E-1st Floor) Thursday, September 3, 2026 - 8:00 AM Hearing Officer Members: Summer Nastich, Hearing Officer The Hearing Officer meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Hearing Officer’s agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular hearing and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Hearing Officer and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. It is the intention of the City of Newport Beach to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this hearing, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City of Newport Beach will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Community Development Department at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the hearing to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at 949-644-3200. If in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee

Committee to discuss water quality, street sweeping, and restoration projects

The Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee will hold discussions on several environmental and infrastructure topics. Items include updates on the North Star and Big Canyon restoration projects and a report on Orange County watershed water quality.

water-qualitycoastal-tidelandsrestorationpublic-worksenvironment
Crystal Cove room (Bay 2D)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH WATER QUALITY/COASTAL TIDELANDS COMMITTEE AGENDA Crystal Cove room (Bay 2D) Thursday, September 3, 2026 - 3:00 PM Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee Members: Councilmember Michelle Barto, Chair Councilmember Joe Stapleton, Vice Chair Eros Bilyeu, Member Curtis Black, Member Tim Burnham, Member Charles Fancher, Member Craig Hudson, Member Sharon Ray, Member John Wadsworth, Member Staff Members: Jim Houlihan,Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer Chris Miller, Administrative Manager Karen Gallagher, Administrative Assistant The Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Committee and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee. The Chair may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we wil …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Public Notice

Newport Beach Planning Commission meeting canceled for Sept. 3

The Newport Beach Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM has been canceled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation, with no items for discussion or decision.

planning-commissioncancellationnewport-beach
City Council Chambers - 100 Civic Center Drive
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH September 3, 2026 6:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICES City Council Chambers - 100 Civic Center Drive PLANNING COMMISSION - CANCELED PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF CANCELLATION Notice of Cancellation
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 8:00 AM

Public Notice

Hearing on 3-year construction limit extension for Cypress St. property

The Newport Beach Hearing Officer is holding a public hearing to consider a three-year construction limit extension for the property at 20392 SW Cypress Street. The agenda provides only the notice of the hearing; no staff report, recommendation, or decision details are included.

constructionhearingpublic-noticezoning
100 Civic Center Drive, CDM Conference Room (Bay E-1st floor)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH September 3, 2026 8:00 AM PUBLIC NOTICES 100 Civic Center Drive, CDM Conference Room (Bay E-1st floor) Hearing Officer Three-Year Construction Limit Extension (S2022-0008) Site Location: 20392 SW Cypress Street Public Notice
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Police Headquarters Advisory Committee

Committee discusses police substation concepts and 12 Corporate Plaza site

The Police Headquarters Advisory Committee will review outreach updates and discuss facility options for the Newport Beach Police Department. Members will evaluate the concept of smaller, distributed police substations and explore redevelopment options for 12 Corporate Plaza.

policepublic safetyfacilitieszoninggovernment-operations
Civic Center Community Room - 100 Civic Center Drive
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH POLICE HEADQUARTERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA Civic Center Community Room - 100 Civic Center Drive Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 3:00 PM Police Headquarters Advisory Committee Members: Chairperson Sara J. Weber Vice Chair Noah Blom Councilmember Michelle Barto Committee Member Thomas Maloney Committee Member Sandra Meadows Committee Member Robert Olson Committee Member Paul Watkins Seimone Jurjis, City Manager The Police Headquarters Advisory Committee meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Police Headquarters Advisory Committee agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Committee and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Police Headquarters Advisory Committee. The Chair may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact Administration Departments, at least forty-eight ( …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission

Commission to discuss tree removals and park donations

The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission will consider requests for tree removals and replacements at 23rd Street and Glenwood Lane. The meeting also includes a review of a tree donation for Bob Henry Park and an update on the South American Palm Weevil.

parkstreesenvironmentrecreationpublic-works
Council Chambers - 100 Civic Center Drive
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA Council Chambers - 100 Civic Center Drive Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 5:00 PM Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Members: Kate Murphy, Chair Keira Kirby, Vice Chair Brett Eckles, Commissioner Kelly Galligan, Commissioner Travis Pirdy, Commissioner Amy Waunch, Commissioner Anne Yelsey, Commissioner Staff Members: Justin Schmillen, Recreation & Senior Services Director Zac Gentry, Municipal Operations Director Kevin Pekar, Parks and Trees Superintendent John Nelson, City Arborist Mariah Stinson, Administrative Support Specialist The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Commission and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. The Chair may limit public Comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. It is the intention of the City of Newport Beach to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT CALENDAR — approved
6 yea
Keira Kirby yea · Anne Yelsey yea · Travis Pirdy yea · Brett Eckles yea · Kelly Galligan yea · Kate Murphy yea
26-2728 — approved
6 yea
Keira Kirby yea · Anne Yelsey yea · Travis Pirdy yea · Brett Eckles yea · Kelly Galligan yea · Kate Murphy yea
26-2729 — approved
6 yea
Keira Kirby yea · Anne Yelsey yea · Travis Pirdy yea · Brett Eckles yea · Kelly Galligan yea · Kate Murphy yea
26-2730 — approved
6 yea
Keira Kirby yea · Anne Yelsey yea · Travis Pirdy yea · Brett Eckles yea · Kelly Galligan yea · Kate Murphy yea
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Zoning Administrator

Newport Beach Zoning Administrator to hear two coastal home rebuild permits

The Newport Beach Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings on two coastal development permits to demolish and rebuild single-family homes. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments. Both projects are proposed as exempt from CEQA review.

coastal-development-permitzoningpublic-hearinghousingconstruction
ZOOM
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AGENDA ZOOM Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 10:00 AM Zoning Administrator Members: Liz Westmoreland, AICP, Zoning Administrator The City of Newport Beach will conduct the Zoning Administrator meeting via Zoom. As a member of the public, if you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options: 1. You can connect with a computer by joining through Zoom. Click the link below to register for the meeting using a valid email address. You will receive a confirmation email allowing you to join the meeting: : https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K6ELLgZLTZWYRewbx4pXrg 2. You may connect by Telephone/Audio Only by calling: 669-900-9128. The webinar ID is 896 3856 5239. 3. Attendees must "raise their hand" if they would like to speak during Public Comments. If attending by phone, press *9. The agenda will be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and the public will be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Zoning Administrator, as well as items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. T h e a g e n d a s , m i n u t e s , a n d s t a f f r e p o r t s a r e a v a i l a b l e o n t h e C i t y ' s …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →

Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 193 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$112.4MPACIFIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation · IGF::CT::IGF PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SERVICES
$97.1MALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
Department of Transportation · AVIATION LIABILITY INSURANCE AND BROKERAGE SERVICES
$53.7MMANTECH SRS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Department of Homeland Security · SRS TASK ORDER # 6 FIRST PR (PADD FUNDING ONLY)
$45.2MOWL INTERNATIONAL INC.
Department of Defense · IGF::CL::IGF SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE BREMERTON INACTIVE VESSELS AND
$35.8MOWL INTERNATIONAL INC.
Department of Defense · IGF::CL::IGF SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE PHILADELPHIA INACTIVE VESSELS
$30.7MOWL INTERNATIONAL INC.
Department of Defense · PEARL HARBOR INACTIVE SHIPS SERVICES REQUIREMENT IGF::CL::IGF
$16.6MLUNEH
Department of Defense · LODGING BLOCK 1
$9.7MIPERFORMX LLC
Department of Defense · SOFTWARE LICENSES AND SUPPORT FOR THE USER PORTAL, SIMULATION ENVIRONM
$8.2MIPERFORMX LLC
Department of Defense · SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SUSTAINMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE 19 AF PILOT TR
$5.0MIPERFORMX LLC
Department of Defense · PROVIDES CAPABILITY ANALYSIS AND SUSTAINMENT FOR THE OPEN ARCHITECTURE

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Orange County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-22,420 people (-$723.1M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)13 ({"Fire": 19, "Flood": 11, "Severe Storm": 5, "Earthquake": 2 · last Mon May 25, 2026)
Traffic fatalities7 (3 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments106,961 (1,580,778 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,903/mo (237 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy24.0% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

💰 Local campaign finance
40,408 filings · $24.1M total · 55 filers · latest Sun Sep 27, 2026

NetFile filers, predominantly California. Full transactions in the public dataset. Source: NetFile.

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

1,199
Recorded votes
$379.7M
Annual budget
$209.2M
Debt outstanding
1,307
Employees on payroll
156
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$379.7M
Spending$527.0M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load MODERATE

Outstanding debt$209.2M
Debt-to-revenue0.55×
Debt-load index61 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

The money — out

source: city procurement & payroll

Who the city actually cuts checks to.

1,307 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.493
All kids
0.461
Black kids
0.364

Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.

Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

Meeting archives

🔗 Embed this city · use the data

Free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 — a link back is appreciated. Paste this into your site:

<iframe src="https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/newportbeach/embed/" width="100%" height="640" loading="lazy" style="border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px" title="Newport Beach government meetings"></iframe>
<p>Local government meetings via <a href="https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/newportbeach/">MyTown</a></p>

The credit line under the iframe is a real link back — keep it and you help others find us (and it satisfies the CC BY attribution). Prefer JSON? API v2 meetings · full embed & API guide.