Oct 1, 2026Board meeting agenda packet
City of Newport Beach Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee Meeting Agenda and Minutes
The committee meeting covered a review of water quality reports regarding fecal coliform and selenium reduction strategies, as well as the City's street sweeping and storm drain maintenance programs. Discussions included the status and grant applications for the North Star Restoration Project and the completion of the Big Canyon Phase 3 restoration, which aimed at improving habitat and reducing selenium levels. The committee also addressed challenges related to beach erosion, potential sand renourishment projects, and the upcoming review of the Harbor and Beaches Master Plan, alongside considerations for future infrastructure and harbor maintenance.