The agenda includes a study session regarding sand nourishment and shoreline structures. Key items for consideration involve resolutions related to commercial solid waste franchises, the use of the City's official seal for a hospital collaboration, and updates to contract procurement policies. Other business includes accepting a grant for an abandoned vessel exchange program, awarding contracts for fire line replacement and traffic signal rehabilitation, amending on-call plumbing services, and approving equipment purchase orders. Public hearings are scheduled for a development agreement for a residential project and an appeal regarding a limited term permit for outdoor dining. Additionally, the Council will consider a request to waive driveway approach policies and discuss various matters in a closed session regarding anticipated and existing litigation.
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The agenda includes the adoption of ordinances addressing illegal activity, public safety during crowd events, and updating the military equipment use policy for the police department. It covers various resolutions, such as amendments to the records retention schedule and changes to the staffing structure of the City Manager's Office and Municipal Operations Department. Contracts and agreements up for discussion involve drone and body-worn camera equipment, pavement rehabilitation design, hazardous disposal services, a rate study for water/wastewater, and citywide holiday decorations. The meeting also addresses an athletic field turf replacement, a lease amendment for office space, funding for a permanent supportive housing project, a traffic enforcement grant, and the appointment of a retired annuitant. Additionally, there is a public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant Program Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and a closed session regarding litigation.
Sep 18, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of Newport Beach City Council Special City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting focused on the status of the November 3, 2026, Special Municipal Election, specifically regarding the three initiative measures related to public meetings, term limits, and district-only voting. The discussion covered the City's efforts to coordinate with the County of Orange, challenges regarding election vendor services, ballot production, and access to voter signature records for verification. The Council reviewed the necessity of proceeding with a standalone election in compliance with a court writ, while addressing logistical dependencies on third-party services and potential fiscal impacts.
Sep 11, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City Council of Newport Beach Special City Council Meeting
The council convened to address the court-mandated submission of three citizen-sponsored charter amendment initiatives regarding public meetings, city council term limits, and district-only voting. The agenda focused on passing resolutions to call a standalone special municipal election, authorizing the necessary budget amendments, establishing election administration procedures, and requesting specified election services from the Orange County Registrar of Voters.
