HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/03/16_WQTC Agenda with AttachmentsCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
WATER QUALITY/COASTAL TIDELANDS COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Crystal Cove Conference Room - 2nd Floor Bay D
Thursday, November 3, 2016 - 3:00 PM
Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee Members:
Mayor Diane Dixon, Chair
Council Member Duffy Duffield, Vice Chair
Dennis Baker, Member
Tom Houston, Member
Carl Cassidy, Member
Louis Denger, Member
George Robertson, Member
Fred Galluccio, Member
Mike Melby, Member
Staff Members:
John Kappeler, Senior Engineer
Raymund Reyes, Public Works Management Specialist
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 attempt to accommodate
you in every reasonable manner. Please contact John Kappeler, Water Quality Enforcement Manager, at least forty-eight (48)
hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at (949) 644-3218 or
jkappeler@newportbeachca.gov.
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 Public Works Department
24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
1)CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2)ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTIONS
3)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 min)
Public comments are invited on agenda items. Speakers must limit comments to three (3)
minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the record.
The Committee has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers’ time limit on agenda
items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all speakers. As a courtesy,
please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode.
4)REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES (5 min)
Recommendation: Approve minutes as presented
October 6 2016 Water Quality Coastal Tidelands Committee Draft Minutes with
Attachments
5)CURRENT BUSINESS (75 min)
November 3, 2016
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Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee Meeting
(a)City of Newport Beach Sustainability Plan (John Kappeler/Nancy Gardner) (30min)
Review committee member comments to the draft plan.
Recommendation: Present committee member comments to the Sustainability Plan
task force
Sustainability Plan - Committee Comments
(b)City of Newport Beach Recycled Water Master Plan (George Murdoch) (15 min)
Update on the City’s Recycled Water Master Plan.
Action: Committee to discuss/provide recommendations
(c)Santa Ana Delhi Restoration Project (Ali Fayad) (30 min)
Presentation and update on the Santa Ana Delhi Restoration Project
Recommendation: Committee to discuss/provide recommendations
6)OLD BUSINESS (20 min)
(a)Bay and Ocean Bacteriological Test Results (John Kappeler) (5 min)
Review and discussion of recent water quality test results within Newport Bay and along
the ocean shoreline.
Recommendation: Receive and File
(b)Update on Current Projects (John Kappeler) (15 min)
See attached staff report.
Recommendation: Receive and File
Item 6b Staff Report with attachments 11032016
7)COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE
PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT
(NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) (5 min)
8)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5 min)
Public comments are invited on agenda and non-agenda items generally considered to be
within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee. Speakers must limit comments to three
(3) minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the
record. The Committee has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers’ time limit on
agenda or non-agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all
speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode.
9)SET NEXT MEETING DATE (5 min)
10)ADJOURNMENT
City of Newport Beach Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: October 6, 2016 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: Crystal Cove Conference Room, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Meeting Minutes prepared by: Raymund Reyes
1. The meeting was called to order at 2:58 p.m. by Chairwoman Diane Dixon.
2. Welcome/Self Introductions
Committee Members present: Committee Members Absent: Mayor Diane Dixon, Chair Councilman Duffy Duffield, Vice Chair Fred Galluccio Carl Cassidy Lou Denger Dennis Baker Tom Houston Mike Melby George Robertson
Guests present: Jack Skinner, SPON Nancy Skinner, SPON Nancy Gardner, Orange Coast River Park Billy Dutton, Help Your Harbor Lori Kiesser, OC Department of Education, Inside the Outdoors Jim Mosher, Resident Stephanie Smith, OC Department of Education, Inside the Outdoors Mark Ward, Help Your Harbor Vinny Hoang, OC Public Works Dean Kirk, The Irvine Company Sat Tamaribuchi, Consultant, MWDOC Board Member Staff present: John Kappeler, Senior Engineer Mark Vukojevic, Deputy Public Works Director Raymund Reyes, Management Specialist Hazel McIntosh, Student Aide George Murdoch, Municipal Operations Director Patrick Alford, Planning Manager, Community Development The agenda for the Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee was posted at 12:22 p.m. on October 3, 2016, in the binder located in the entrance of the Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive.
3. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. 4. Approval of Previous Meeting’s Minutes A motion to approve the July 7, 2016 minutes was made. The motion was approved. 5. Old Business (a) Bay and Ocean Bacteriological Test Results
John Kappeler provided a review of the results. John Kappeler described testing methods/standard and noted how the data presented indicated any exceedances. Mr.
Kappeler noted a long term posting by the Newport Harbor Marina, shown as a yellow highlight on the results. John Kappeler also updated the committee on the City’s recent execution of a State Water Board Clean Beaches Initiative Grant, which would help fund an upcoming diversion project. Dennis Baker asked a question about the posting at the Harbor Patrol Beach.
John Kappeler commented on continued exceedances at Abalone Avenue. Tom Houston, Nancy Gardner and Jack Skinner discussed the issue of dogs on beaches and if the lack of owner cleanup was a contributing factor. Diane Dixon asked if it would be beneficial to have individuals voice their concerns about dog cleanup during Public Comments at council meetings. 6. Current Business
(a) Inside the Outdoors Foundation (ITOF) Student Presentation
A presentation on the Orange County Department of Education’s Inside the Outdoors Program was led by Lori Kiesser and Stephanie Smith. The presenters covered the program’s history and development, from its inception in 1974 to its current goals, programs and success stories. A presentation created by high-school student Hanna Crane was also shown to the Committee. Tom Houston inquired about program funding, as well as the correlation between population and pollution. Dennis Baker commented on the students’ curriculum, and Shane Burckle complimented the growth and development of the program. (b) Irvine Company Water Conservation Program
Dean Kirk, Vice President of Environmental Affairs for The Irvine Company, gave the Committee a detailed overview of the company’s drought response measures. Mr. Kirk began with an overview of The Irvine Company’s history of conservation, noting that the company was always looking for opportunities to use less. With the company’s implementation of a water conservation task force, ten actions were being taken by The Irvine Company to reduce potable water consumption. Water efficient fixtures, the expansion of recycled water lines, artificial turf and drought tolerant landscaping were
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the first components discussed. Diane Dixon asked about installing new recycled water lines. Fred Galluccio and Shane Burckle provided comments on drought tolerant landscaping and the elimination of runoff caused by traditional turf irrigation. Dean
Kirk continued the discussion, detailing the company’s preservation of the area’s iconic palms, a comprehensive water conservation program at Pelican Hill, and “fertigation,” a method of irrigation and fertilization that uses less water. Mr. Kirk also discussed wise water usage and the culture of conservation and proactive water monitoring. Finally, a newly developed pre-rinse dishwashing system, using recycled water, was discussed. Diane Dixon and Tom Houston provided various questions on The Irvine Company’s program. Jack Skinner asked about the City’s current percentage reduction. George Murdoch provided a response, and also thanked The Irvine Company for its many efforts. Diane Dixon asked the committee if it would be helpful to update the community with the company’s contributions. Lou Denger asked Dean Kirk how the company balances conservation with development.
(c) Break
Diane Dixon asked the group if the Committee should take a break or continue. Based on responses, individuals were welcome to step out for a few minutes but the presentations would continue in the interest of time. (d) City of Newport Beach Sustainability Plan Nancy Gardner, introduced the City of Newport Beach Sustainability Plan. Nancy Gardner stated that the plan was being brought to various City committees and commissions for input. Originally prepared by a citizen’s committee and chaired by Nancy Gardner and Jean Watt, the plan consists of unified methods and options for the City to become more sustainable. Planning Program Manager Patrick Alford provided a general overview with a presentation detailing the various elements of the plan. Primary components included education, development, waste reduction, transportation, energy, water conservation and quality, and the urban outdoors. Diane Dixon inquired about links to the General Plan, an also stated that she would like to see the plan tie in economic benefits. Diane Dixon asked John Kappeler how the Committee should proceed in reviewing the plan and providing comments, and asked Nancy Gardner when the plan would be presented to the City Council. Nancy Gardner responded, noting that it would be sometime in 2017. John Kappeler stated that he would send the Plan to the Committee for review and comment, and gather all comments.
7. Committee Announcements or Matters which Members would like Placed on a Future Agenda for Discussion, Action or Report
Jack Skinner commented on the California Department of Fish & Wildlife’s lands pass and its effects in Newport Beach, especially with regards to enforcement. Mark Vukojevic stated that he would obtain updates for the next meeting on several items. Diane Dixon inquired about the Big Canyon Restoration Project.
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Nancy Gardner, Lou Denger and John Kappeler provided several comments on the Water Wheel Project, and discussed maintenance costs, opponents of the project, and grant funding. Diane Dixon asked staff to come back with an update.
(a) Fecal Indicator Bacteria (FIB) Natural Source Exclusion
(b) Newport Bay Trash Removal Program
(c) Orange County Water District (OCWD) Arundo Removal Project
(d) Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Lands Pass
(e) Seabin Project
(f) Mitigation Banking
(g) Poseidon Project
(h) Surfrider Litter Program
(i) Santa Ana Delhi Restoration Project
(j) City of Newport Beach Recycled Water Master Plan 8. Public Comments On Non-Agenda Items
Mike Melby commented how, given its various improvements and accomplishments, the Committee could better disseminate this information to the community. Discussion took place between various committee members on fear and incentives versus respect and love when approaching and dealing with the public.
Diane Dixon asked the Committee if any members were willing to form a task force on marketing and community outreach. Shane Burckle, Mike Melby and Dennis Baker volunteered. 9. Set Next Meeting Date The next meeting date was set for Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 3:00 pm in the Crystal Cove Conference Room, located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660. 10. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made. The meeting was adjourned at 5:08 p.m. ____________________________________ Chairwoman / Diane Dixon
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Health Care Agency / Environmental Health Newport Bay Bacteriological Monitoring Program
Total Coliform (TC), Fecal Coliform, Enterococcus (ENT) Colony Forming Units / 100 ml Sample
STATION Location Description 1/12/16 1/20/16 1/26/16 2/1/16 2/9/16 2/22/16 3/1/16 3/8/16 3/15/16 3/22/16 3/29/16 6/14/16 6/21/16 6/28/16 7/6/16 7/12/16 7/19/16 7/26/16 8/2/16 8/9/16 8/16/16 8/23/16 8/30/16 9/7/16 9/13/16
RT BAY (Lower Bay) RAIN RAIN
BNB09 43rd Street Beach TC 60 20000 50 >840 60 30 <9 >6300 9 <9 60 2000 >9 >9 >1030 9 >40 40 >50 >40 >140 9 >200 120 >310
FC <9 2100 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 210 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 40 <9 <9 <9 9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 20ENT91080<9 40 <9 50 <9 30 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 9 9 9 <9 <9 40 9 9 <9 20 70 30
BNB10 38th Street Beach TC 60 >1120 <9 160 <9 50 <9 2700 <9 <9 <9 >9 <9 >9 >700 >9 >9 >9 >9 >9 >9 9 >40 110 100
FC <9 20 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 170 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 40 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 20 9 9ENT30180<9 9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9
BNB11 33rd Street Channel TC 60 >20000 9 NS <9 >500 <9 >1200 >500 >30 <9 9 >40 >30 1500 >130 >9 >330 >9 >9 >70 40 >91 >50 >590
FC <9 1900 <9 NS <9 50 <9 140 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 40 60 <9 >20 <9 <9 <9 <9 40 <9 20ENT404000<9 NS <9 40 9 <9 9 9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 50 <9 40 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 20
BNB32 Lido Yacht Club Beach TC 40 982 80 30 20 <9 60 >9300 60 20 <9 9 9 <9 <9 40 >9 9 >9 >9 <9 >9 >40 70 >9FC2087050<9 <9 20 20 660 30 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 40 20 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 20 9 <9ENT209<9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9
BNB07 Via Genoa Beach TC 40 40 <9 400 <9 9 9 6200 <9 200 20 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 >9 50 <9 <9 40 >9FC2030<9 30 <9 9 <9 430 <9 170 20 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 20 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9ENT<9 80 <9 40 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9
BNB35 Newport Blvd. Bridge TC 20 >1160 190 550 440 >400 290 4500 NS >10800 30 >2400 330 >20000 150 410 7000 >660 310 >260 30 >1230 50 2800 50FC<9 130 30 9 290 90 9 140 NS 840 <9 >280 <9 90 9 50 1400 90 120 <9 <9 9 9 180 <9ENT9209<9 <9 220 <9 <9 NS <9 <9 30 <9 40 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 870 <9 9 <9 30 <9
BNB12 Rhine Channel TC 30 230 9 400 <9 30 <9 8000 40 <9 9 150 >110 >250 140 30 <9 40 9 >20 30 100 91 30 >690FC<9 9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 630 <9 <9 <9 <9 40 <9 <9 40 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9ENT<9 9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 280 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 280
BNB14 19th Street Beach TC 91 9 9 >20000 30 9 <9 >13900 <9 9 <9 9 <9 >9 >30 >9 >9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 9FC<9 <9 <9 40 <9 9 <9 740 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9ENT20<9 20 30 <9 <9 <9 20 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 20 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 9
BNB15 15th Street Beach TC 250 40 20 1100 91 <9 <9 13400 20 <9 <9 20 30 >140 <9 40 30 >600 660 40 840 9 20 <9 30
FC <9 20 <9 100 20 <9 <9 330 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 30 210 9 340 <9 <9 <9 9
ENT 9 9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 20 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 60 <9 <9 40 280 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 20 <9
BNB17 10th Street Beach TC 40 20 <9 120 30 9 <9 >20000 9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 20 <9 <9 <9 <9 30 9 <9
FC <9 <9 <9 20 9 <9 <9 1170 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9
ENT <9 9 <9 9 <9 9 <9 30 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9
BNB18 Alvarado/ Bay Isle Beach TC 40 100 <9 70 <9 <9 <9 >12100 40 230 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 >9 9 9 <9 >9 <9 40 <9 >300
FC <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 280 9 220 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 120
ENT <9 9 <9 <9 2 40 <9 9 <9 9 <9 50 9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 3 30
BNB22 N Street Beach TC 20 20 9 <9 <9 <9 9 480 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 40 20 50 <9 <9 20 >90 20
FC <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 30 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 20 <9 <9 <9 9 <9
ENT 9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 170 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9
BNB31 Garnet Avenue Beach TC 170 30 20 30 60 9 <9 >11800 20 20 9 180 20 >40 >70 >1070 >9 <9 >260 >9 9 9 9 20 >40
FC <9 <9 30 9 <9 <9 <9 280 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 20 9 20 9 70 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 30
ENT 30 9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 40 40 <9 <9 <9 9 9
BNB03 Ruby Avenue Beach TC 40 80 9 20 <9 20 <9 3700 30 <9 <9 <9 50 <9 20 <9 9 30 >30 <9 <9 <9 90 90 >30
FC <9 <9 9 9 9 <9 <9 150 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 20 9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9ENT920<9 20 30 60 <9 20 30 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 20 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 60 60 <9
BNB20 Sapphire Avenue Beach TC 70 40 40 40 >400 <9 9 >130 >440 9 <9 <9 >20 >40 >2 <9 >9 20 >20 30 9 9 <9 <9 >80
FC 30 <9 9 <9 340 <9 <9 20 80 <9 <9 <9 40 9 <9 <9 <9 9 9 20 <9 9 <9 <9 30ENT460<9 20 9 10800 30 <9 20 50 <9 <9 9 <9 30 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 9 <9 9 9
BNB34 Grand Canal TC 70 <9 9 320 <9 9 50 >1450 530 50 9 >91 340 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS
FC 9 60 2 60 <9 <9 9 170 320 9 <9 80 260 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NSENT<9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 40 <9 20 9 <9 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS
BNB21 Abalone Avenue Beach TC 100 40 20 50 9 <9 30 570 390 9 50 >20 >1090 >380 3700 >330 >30 >140 >630 200 100 1500 40 440 <9FC6092040<9 <9 30 70 150 <9 40 40 1270 350 4000 230 40 70 670 140 70 1140 9 290 9ENT930<9 <9 <9 <9 20 <9 30 <9 20 <9 40 20 170 9 <9 40 60 90 20 270 <9 70 <9
BNB01 Park Avenue Beach TC 40 <9 9 20 30 <9 <9 3800 160 <9 90 <9 20 9 20 <9 9 <9 >9 <9 9 <9 9 100 9FC<9 <9 <9 9 30 <9 <9 180 91 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 20 9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9ENT<9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 20 <9 40 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9
BNB02 Onyx Avenue Beach TC 91 120 30 30 30 9 <9 >1010 20 <9 80 <9 70 >9 >130 9 20 <9 >30 <9 20 9 20 <9 20FC<9 9 20 <9 <9 9 9 170 <9 <9 40 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 20 9 <9 <9 9ENT<9 450 <9 9 <9 <9 9 30 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 9 <9
BNB29 Promontory Point Channel TC 30 90 9 30 9 <9 <9 370 20 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 20FC<9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 120 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9ENT<9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 89 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9
BNB33 Bayside Drive Beach TC 50 50 30 40 20 20 140 190 80 20 70 >20 >50 <9 >9 30 >40 >30 >20 >910 9 50 >30 130 >940FC<9 20 <9 9 <9 <9 30 9 <9 <9 20 9 20 <9 <9 20 9 9 20 260 9 9 20 40 170ENT99999940920<9 20 20 30 40 <9 <9 9 9 9 60 <9 <9 40 20 840
BNB23 Rocky Point Beach TC 130 9 <9 9 420 100 9 150 9 9 60 >9 >9 20 >9 80 >9 >9 >50 20 >130 30 <9 <9 20
FC <9 <9 <9 9 9 9 <9 40 <9 9 20 9 <9 <9 9 20 <9 <9 9 <9 30 <9 <9 <9 <9
ENT 9 30 <9 <9 20 30 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 40 9 <9 9 <9 9 <9 <9 9 9
NS - NOT SAMPLED SINGLE SAMPLE STANDARDS:
LA - LAB ACCIDENT Total Coliforms - 10,000 organisms per 100 milliliters sample. Cw/(o)C- CONFLUENT GROWTH Fecal Coliforms - 400 organisms per 100 milliliters sample. WITH(OUT) COLIFORMS Enterococci - 104 organisms per 100 milliliters sample.
TNTC - TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT Fecal:Total Ratio - >1000 total coliforms if ratio exceeds 0.1.
Single Sample Standard Violation.30-DAY LOG MEAN STANDARDS (of five weekly samples)
Long-term Posting Location. Total Coliforms - 1,000 organisms per 100 milliliters sample.Creek/Drain Sample Location. Fecal Coliforms - 200 organisms per 100 milliliters sample.Rain Influenced Data. Enterococci - 35 organisms per 100 milliliters sample.
Health Care Agency / Environmental Health Newport Bay Bacteriological Monitoring Program
Total Coliform (TC), Fecal Coliform (FC), Enterococcus (ENT) Colony Forming Units / 100 ml Sample
STATION Location Description 3/8/16 3/15/16 3/22/16 3/29/16 4/5/16 4/12/16 4/19/16 4/26/16 5/3/16 5/10/16 5/17/16 5/24/16 6/1/16 6/7/16 6/14/16 6/21/16 6/28/16 7/6/16 7/12/16 7/19/16 7/26/16 8/2/16 8/9/16 8/16/16 8/23/16 8/30/16 9/7/16 9/13/16
NEWPORT BAY (Upper Bay)RAIN
BNB24 Newport Dunes - Middle TC >20000 >220 20 >30 20 <9 <9 <9 9 >30 <9 <9 9 <9 >320 9 >120 >40 >220 >40 >690 >100 >9 >9 <9 <9 9 400FC53002020<9 9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 140 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9ENT1380<9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9
BNB24 Newport Dunes - West TC >20000 >1210 40 9 120 20 9 <9 <9 >110 9 9 <9 <9 40 9 20 >20 >610 >310 >270 >180 >40 >9 >40 <9 <9 550
FC 4600 40 30 <9 70 <9 <9 <9 9 9 <9 <9 <9 9 9 <9 9 <9 <9 9 20 90 <9 <9 <9 20 9 9
ENT 1900 60 9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 20 <9 9 9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9
BNB24 Newport Dunes - East TC >20000 >350 >90 >40 >9 30 <9 >9 >20 >120 >120 <9 >1020 >30 <9 >9 60 >91 >9 <9 >360 >9 >9 >9 >9 120 40 >50
FC 5300 80 50 9 9 20 <9 <9 <9 20 30 <9 260 <9 9 <9 <9 >9 <9 <9 20 <9 <9 <9 <9 40 30 <9
ENT 1410 40 1000 9 9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 40 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 >9 <9 >9 9 <9 <9 20 <9 40 <9 9
BNB24 Newport Dunes - North TC >20000 >230 9 >90 9 40 <9 <9 >9 >190 >30 <9 >9 >20 <9 >9 <9 >150 >9 >9 >250 >9 >9 >80 20 >9 30 >160
FC 4500 9 20 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 30 <9 9 9 9 <9 <9 130ENT15009<9 9 <9 9 9 <9 <9 40 9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 20 <9 9
BNB25 Vaughn's Launch TC >20000 NS >50 NS >1230 NS >9 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS >9
FC 1240 NS <9 NS <9 NS 9 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS <9
ENT 380 NS <9 NS 290 NS 20 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS 9
BNB26 Ski Zone TC >20000 NS >20 NS >2600 NS >3800 NS >4500 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS
FC 2200 NS <9 NS <9 NS <9 NS 9 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS
ENT 690 NS 60 NS 1040 NS 390 NS 420 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS
BNB28 North Star Beach TC >20000 >760 9 NS >9 <9 <9 <9 >9 >160 9 9 9 <9 130 >9 >9 >9 >20 >9 >9 >9 >9 9 <9 9 <9 30
FC 840 30 <9 NS <9 <9 <9 <9 9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 20 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9
ENT 100 <9 <9 NS <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9
BNB30 De Anza TC 11600 >300 9 50 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 50 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 50 <9 40 >9 >9 >9 30 <9 9 50 9 40 <9FC4409<9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 40 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 20 <9 9 <9 <9ENT20<9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 160 <9 9 <9 <9 20 <9 >9 <9 9 <9 <9 9
BNB05 Bayshore Beach TC >11300 >190 <9 210 9 <9 70 <9 <9 70 >9 80 <9 40 >9 >50 <9 >40 >60 >9 40 9 >9 9 20 20 20 9
FC 390 <9 <9 170 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 9 <9 20 <9 40 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 20 <9
ENT 20 20 <9 20 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 >20 <9 <9 <9 9 9 9 <9 <9 <9 30 <9
NEWPORT BAY TRIBUTARIES
CNBCD San Diego Creek - Campus Dr.TC >200000 17000 >2000 >2200 >4400 >1900 >1200 >1500 >1500 >8800 >3300 >550 >390 >400 >1600 >900 >1900 >1600 >1800 >1900 >2400 >3500 >4200 >2100 >1300 >4600 >2400 >3400FC>2400 390 110 210 710 260 210 270 410 370 320 40 230 160 570 290 210 610 >410 150 >3\50 >140 310 180 330 1310 590 790ENT380031020017013016012011038053042010050150270270140350170200160230410250200500380550
CNBSA Santa Ana Delhi Channel TC >200000 29000 >1040 30000 >3700 >3400 >2700 >2600 >1900 >28000 >8700 >660 >3900 17000 >3600 >420 >280 >200 >280 >80 >470 >6600 >1900 >430 >250 >1700 >760 >800
FC 11500 210 9 330 280 120 390 100 400 330 >260 100 130 7500 390 370 210 40 50 20 60 >170 >40 140 90 140 380 480
ENT 2400 360 30 180 270 240 140 210 300 810 580 400 390 1350 1030 280 210 70 50 9 260 80 .>30 140 70 80 >580 100
CNBBC Big Canyon Creek TC >4600 >960 >550 >2000 >480 >1900 >140 >1400 >1600 >290 >100 >360 >320 >160 >380 >1500 >2700 >11200 >20000 >5800 >9000 >20000 >10300 >1400 NS NS NS NS
FC 980 160 40 180 20 330 <9 <9 50 80 20 50 520 140 20 30 360 13100 >20000 >1300 >270 >1400 3200 180 NS NS NS NS
ENT 660 200 110 600 140 310 100 80 140 210 150 260 1000 500 30 180 760 2200 >20000 420 1100 140 583 110 NS NS NS NS
CNBND Backbay Drive Pipe TC >19300 >560 >6400 >1330 >640 >2700 >1100 >1120 >800 >1600 >5800 >700 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS
FC 4300 9 4400 110 20 30 <9 270 <9 9 80 <9 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS
ENT 3500 70 670 40 40 330 260 390 100 340 170 160 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS
WPORT SLOUGH
BNS01 Lancaster Street &TC <9 140 <9 30 20 <9 >50 >91 >100 30 <9 >20 >150 9 <9 >100 <9 >40 >9 >9 <9 >30 9 >9 230 >70
61st Street FC 9 9 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 20 140 20 <9 <9 20 <9 >9 20 <9 <9 <9 20 <9 9 <9 <9 9 <9
ENT <9 <9 <9 9 <9 9 <9 <9 50 9 <9 <9 20 9 <9 <9 <9 9 <9 30 <9 <9 <9 20 20 <9
BNS02 Grant Street TC 450 200 20 20 80 <9 20 >9 9 20 >40 <9 >60 20 >100 9 >9 >140 >20 >40 140 140 >50 >230 140 9
FC 370 50 <9 <9 40 <9 <9 20 9 9 9 <9 30 20 <9 9 <9 20 <9 70 30 20 20 190 80 <9
ENT 140 40 <9 <9 <9 9 20 9 40 9 30 <9 <9 9 <9 <9 9 40 <9 9 9 20 <9 30 9 <9
NS - NOT SAMPLED SINGLE SAMPLE STANDARDS: LA - LAB ACCIDENT Total Coliforms - 10,000 organisms per 100 milliliters sample.
Cw/(o)C- CONFLUENT GROWTH Fecal Coliforms - 400 organisms per 100 milliliters sample.
WITH(OUT) COLIFORMS Enterococci - 104 organisms per 100 milliliters sample.
TNTC - TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT Fecal:Total Ratio - >1000 total coliforms if ratio exceeds 0.1.
Single Sample Standard Violation.30-DAY LOG MEAN STANDARDS (of five weekly samples)Long-term Posting Location. Total Coliforms - 1,000 organisms per 100 milliliters sample.
Creek/Drain Sample Location. Fecal Coliforms - 200 organisms per 100 milliliters sample.
Rain Influenced Data. Enterococci - 35 organisms per 100 milliliters sample.
OCSD Bacteriological Ocean Monitoring Program
Total Coliform (TC), Fecal Coliform (FC),
Enterococcus (ENT) Colony Forming Units/100 ml Sample
DATE 5/17 5/18 5/24 5/25 5/31 6/1 6/7 6/8 6/14 6/15 6/21 6/22 6/28 6/29 7/5 7/6 7/12 7/13 7/19 7/20 7/26 7/27 8/2 8/3 8/10 8/16 8/17 8/23 8/24 8/30 8/31 9/6 9/7 9/13Location/Tide
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6N ENT <2 <2 <2 2 <2 4 8 2 <2 18 24 4 4 <2 6 <2 2 10 18 150 <2 14 8 48 <2 10 78 4 20 14 12 2 4 10
Brookhurst TC <17 <17 17 <17 <17 33 33 50 <17 67 50 33 <17 17 <17 17 <17 17 17 67 <17 <17 17 130 <17 67 170 33 <17 120 550 33 50 173NFC<17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 17 17 <17 50 50 83 17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 33 <17 17 17 170 17 50 180 <17 <17 83 550 33 <17 17ENT2<2 <2 52 <2 >400 16 12 <2 4 26 6 <2 <2 4 2 2 2 8 20 <2 <2 8 30 2 42 112 10 <2 70 158 8 10 34Santa Ana TC <17 <17 50 17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 120 17 17 <17 33 100 <17 <17 <17 17 33 33 <17 83 <17 83 300 <17 <17 <17 <17 17 17 <17 River Mouth FC <17 <17 17 17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 17 <17 33 50 33 67 100 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 17 17 <17 150 17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <170ENT<2 <2 2 <2 <2 <2 <2 30 <2 <2 2 8 6 <2 32 46 <2 <2 <2 2 <2 2 2 12 <2 6 108 8 2 4 30 2 14 <2
Orange TC <17 <17 <17 83 <17 <17 <17 17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 Street FC <17 <17 <17 50 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 33 <17 <17 173SENT<2 <2 <2 34 <2 2 <2 2 4 <2 <2 2 <2 8 2 <2 <252nd/53rd TC <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 Street FC <17 <17 <17 <17 17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <176SENT<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 4 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 2 <2 2 <2 <2 238th Street TC <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <179SFC<17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 17 <17 <17 <17 <17ENT<2 <2 <2 <2 2 4 <2 2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 2 <2 2 <215th/16th TC <17 <17 <17 2 <17 <17 <17 38 33 <17 <17 33 100 <17 <17 <17 <17 Street FC <17 <17 <17 17 <17 <17 <17 17 <17 <17 <17 <17 67 <17 <17 <17 <1715SENT2<2 <2 17 <2 <2 <2 2 <2 2 <2 2 4 2 <2 <2 <2Balboa Pier TC <17 <17 50 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 50 <17 130 <17 <17 <17 17 <17 <1721SFC<17 <17 33 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 17 <17 17 <17 <17 <17 <17ENT6<2 <2 2 4 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 12 12 <2 <2The Wedge TC <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 17 50 17 17 <17 <17 <1727SFC<17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17ENT<2 <2 <2 <2 4 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 2 <2 4 <2 <2 <2Corona Del TC <17 <17 <17 17 17 33 <17 <17 <17 17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 Mar Beach FC <17 <17 17 17 33 <17 <17 17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <1729SENT6<2 92 <2 8 <2 2 <2 <2 10 <2 4 6 8 <2 <2 <2Crystal Cove TC 67 <17 17 17 17 <17 17 <17 <17 <17 <17 17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <1739SFC33<17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17 <17ENT624<2 2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 4 4 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2
SINGLE SAMPLE STANDARD VIOLATION
N/S NO SAMPLE / NO DATA
CWOS CONFULENT GROWTH WITHOUT SHEEN
CWS CONFULENT GROWTH WITH SHEEN
CWB CONFULENT GROWTH WITH BLUE (FECAL INDICATOR)
City of Newport Beach
Water Conservation
October 2016
Since 1864, Irvine Company has been entrusted with the stewardship of planning,
developing and preserving some of the most beautiful and valuable land anywhere.
A History of Conservation
Water conservation has long been a top priority for Irvine Company – dating back to our
inception as an agricultural company 152 years ago – and we have pioneered many
successful, innovative water reuse and efficiency programs.
Water Conservation Task Force
Our Water Conservation Task Force, comprised of in-house water experts, meets
regularly to report on progress, discuss new conservation approaches that are working,
and to coordinate large-scale projects across our portfolio. We are rethinking old ways,
encouraging creative ideas, embracing water-wise innovation, and constantly testing
new approaches.
•This is a complex challenge, in part
because our newer properties already
have state-of-the-art water
conservation systems that make
additional reductions more difficult.
•But we are committed to make
permanent changes and embrace an
even stricter conservation ethic to
better live with the new reality of life
in a drought-threatened state.
•These steps have enabled us to
aggressively reduce water use at our
properties and help the cities and
water districts where we do business
meet their ambitious water reduction
targets.
Meeting A Complex Challenge
Irvine Co. Newport Beach Portfolio
Irvine Co. Ten Actions
1.Water-efficient Fixtures
We have installed nearly 16,000
water-efficient toilets and shower
heads at our older apartment
communities in Orange and San Diego
counties, reducing water consumption
by 234.7 million gallons annually.
In the Newport Beach water service
area 3,096 ‘low-flow’ toilets and
shower heads were installed in 1,760
residences in Mariner Square, Newport
North, Baywood, Bayview, Baypoint
and Promontory Point.
Completed July 2015
Irvine Co. Ten Actions
2.Recycled Water Expansion
We have embraced an ambitious
initiative to bring recycled water for
landscaping to commercial buildings,
retail centers and apartment
communities in Newport Beach, Irvine,
San Diego County and Silicon Valley.
A major focus is to extend recycled
water to Newport Center, the business,
entertainment and shopping center of
Newport Beach.
Irvine Co. Ten Actions
3.Artificial Turf And
Drought-tolerant Landscaping
Our five-point approach to cutting
water consumption to large
landscaped areas includes: Reducing
the turf footprint; substituting
drought-tolerant landscape or artificial
turf for grass; employing water-
efficient sprinklers and drip irrigation;
using sophisticated weather satellite
sensors for more control over water
delivery; and seeking recycled water
sources to reduce the use of fresh
water.
Irvine Co. Ten Actions
4.Preserving Iconic Palms
As we reduced landscape irrigation,
we’ve taken special steps to assure
that our magnificent trees—a signature
part of our properties—survive. For
example, the iconic slim Washingtonia
robustas palms—each a half-century
old—in the Newport Center Drive
median circling Fashion Island in
Newport Beach are being hand
watered (all 127 of them) to assure
their continued health.
Irvine Co. Ten Actions
5.Comprehensive Water
Conservation
The Resort at Pelican Hill golf courses
feature one of the most
comprehensive water conservation
systems in the world, making use of
recycled water, underground cisterns
to capture rain and urban runoff, and
weather satellites, computers and
smart phones to individually control
6,000 of courses’ 11,000 sprinkler
heads for precision watering.
Irvine Co. Ten Actions
6.‘Fertigation’ With Less Water
Fertilization typically is a water-
intensive process. We are switching to
a “fertigation” process that administers
very small amounts of liquid fertilizers
through irrigation systems. Our plant
materials receive nutrition in very
small amounts, increasing the
effectiveness of our watering and
strengthening our soils and existing
plant palette. The water savings over
time are substantial.
Irvine Co. Ten Actions
7.Conservation Culture
Our resort property employees —
housekeepers, gardeners, and kitchen
and wait staff — have been retrained
to embrace new conservation
procedures. The new water-wise
approach cuts the amount of water
used for laundry, dishwashing, cleaning
rooms and landscape irrigation.
Irvine Co. Ten Actions
8.Proactive Water Monitoring
We have implemented weekly
monitoring of the hundreds of water
meters on our properties to more
quickly detect (and repair) water-
wasting leaks from failing water lines,
deteriorating hookups, and
malfunctioning sprinklers and other
water-delivery systems.
Irvine Co. Ten Actions
9.Making Every Drop Count
We have successfully reduced water
usage by putting individual meters on
each fountain, giving us precise data so
that water pressure and direction can
be adjusted to allow for the least
spillage and evaporation.
Irvine Co. Ten Actions
10.Breakthrough Pre-rinse System
A new approach to commercial
dishwashing — being considered at
Wahoo’s at Fashion Island — promises
substantial water savings. The
breakthrough pre-rinse system —
approved by public health officials —
recycles water, saving an estimated 81
gallons per day for a small commercial
dishwasher.
Irvine Co. Ten Actions
Potable Water Usage Reduction
Questions?
Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee
October 6, 2016
04/26/16 – Study Session Presentation
06/14/16 – Council refers plan to:
Planning Commission
Harbor Commission
Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission
Tidelands Management Committee
Environmental Quality Affairs Committee
Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee
Finance Committee
2
Prepared by a citizen’s committee
Chaired by Nancy Gardner and Jean Watt
Unified plan to make the City more
sustainable
Integrate practices into City functions
Promote practices by the private sector
3
Education
Building/Development
Waste Reduction
Transportation
Energy
Water Conservation/Quality
Urban Outdoors
4
Incentives
Promotion/Advocacy
Partnerships
City Infrastructure/Services
Development/Land Use
Data Collection/Analysis
5
Waiving or modifying fees
Fast track permits processing
Awards/recognition
More flexible regulations
6
Multimedia
Brochures
Website
Social media
Presentations, etc.
Staff training and accreditation
7
Utilities
Educational institutions
Nonprofits
Private sector
8
LEED-qualified City buildings
Retrofitting existing City buildings
Water quality control and conservation
Waste reduction and disposal
9
Alternative transportation
Landscape design and materials
Balancing jobs and housing
Alternative energy
Urban design
Opens space and natural area protection
10
Annual reports by City departments
Energy audits
Commission/committee progress reports
11
Reduce Runoff
Green Streets
Natural Treatment Systems
Permeable Pavements
Reduce Trash
Debris Brooms
Upstream Partners
Trash Skimmers
Catch Basins
Santa Ana & Delhi Trash Removal
12
Utilize Diversions
Identify Hotspots
Utilize Runoff
Encourage Clean Boating
Support Science
UCI Oceans Partnership
Kerkhoff Marine Lab
Gutter Buddies
13
The need for a Plan
Continue with current state/local practices?
Voluntary approach
Promotion, advocacy and incentives only?
Mandates?
Goals and programs
Was anything left out?
Should anything be taken out?
What is the Committee’s role?
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For more information contact:
Patrick J. Alford, Planning Program Manager 949-644-3235 Palford@newportbeachca.gov www.newportbeachca.gov
INTRODUCTION
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING SUSTAINABLE
Whether it is the scarcity of water, the vulnerability of the power grid or the limited capacity of our
roads and landfills, our systems are challenged. To make these systems sustainable for future use, we
need to create a sustainable mindset towards way we use them. Some changes require little more than
education and encouragement. Others require investment and long-term planning. Committing to
these actions, the City Council will insure the high quality of life we enjoy in Newport Beach, manage
City finances by reducing the need for major capital expenditures, and carry on the vision of the early
leaders who dredged the harbor, built the jetties to provide a safe harbor entrance, and invested in
groundwater basins insuring alternative water sources. As in other services and programs,, The City of
Newport Beach can be a leader in sustainability.
A PLAN FOR NEWPORT BEACH
Newport Beach has long history of leadership in water quality and has made major strides in water and
energy conservation. However, the City lacks an overall sustainability plan. A sustainability plan will
provide an interdepartmental unified vision and roadmap for the city, its residents and businesses.
Implementing the sustainability plan will ensure Newport Beach continues to be the "shining city on the
bay."
THE FIRST STEP
The critical first step is establishing the importance of sustainability in the city and the City Council’s
commitment towards environmental programs and projects. With sustainability a declared goal, all
departments and all staff members will embrace the efforts. Residents will be confisent knowing their
elected representatives are taking the lead in this important step.
ORGANIZATION OF THE PLAN
This plan has seven sections: Education, Building/Development, Waste Reduction, Transportation,
Energy, Water Conservation/Quality, and Urban Outdoors. There are suggested goals for each area as
well as suggested programs and procedures to help achieve those goals. Where the city already has
relevant plans, these are incorporated by reference or brought forward for new attention. Pertinent
General Plan policies are cited. Current City activities are listed in Attachment A.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Task driven interdepartmental meetings are necessary to promote sustainable practices. These include:
o The Drought Task Force address water efficiencies from management, distribution, end
use, and programs addressing drought conditions.
o Assignment of relevant programs to existing bodies such as the Harbor Commission;
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission; Environmental Quality Affairs Committee;
and the Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee.
o Annual reports to inform allof orogress made.
o Allow for a forum to implement innovative projects and programs addressing
sustainability, clean ocean water, energy and water efficiency.
1. EDUCATION
GOAL: Enhance the availability of information on sustainability and engage the
community in sustainability efforts.
Public Outreach plays a vital role in effecting change. New information and opportunities emerge
frequently. Keeping the residents and business community alert to these opportunities allow for all to
take action.
BUILD THE CITY'S COMMUNICATION CAPACITY: Residents and businesses look to the City for
information. Whether it’s for approvals through its permit process to social media engaging with the
customer allows for sustainable action.
o IMPROVE “GREEN” WEB PAGE ACCESSIBILITY: Newport Green on the City's website
has a lot of information and links but needs redesign a prominent place on the site
menu.Continued page maintenance highlighting current and proposed projects will
show the City's commitment to sustainability..
o BUILDING/PLANNING DESK - AN INFORMATION SOURCE: Present Newport Green on
materials and signs and provide shelf space for pertinent brochures. Include relevant
information on sustainability when issueing permits and other City forms.
o CONTINUE OUTREACH PROGRAMS: Workshops and other presentations by
knowledgeable City staff have been well received and should be continued and
expanded.
o PROVIDE UPDATES: List energy and financial savings accomplished through City
efforts.
o UTILIZE THE NEW MEDIA: Tap into the new ways people get information by inviting
students at local schools to create programming, apps--and new audiences.
SEEK OUT PARTNERS: Whether it is a grant application, a restoration program or a how-to seminar,
working with others can amplify City education efforts.
o WORK WITH UTILITIES: Our local utilities have a number of programs, and the City
should continue to partner with them and expand the partnerships where possible.
o WORK WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: UCI can be a valuable resource for City
efforts, especially in data collection, and local elementary and high schools provide
opportunities to educate and motivate future generations.
o COORDINATE WITH NONPROFITS: Partnering with local environmental nonprofits can
enhance grant opportunities, and such organizations can be a resource for volunteers.
Also, these organizations can be utilized in City efforts to inform and engage the public.
o EXPLORE PRIVATE SECTOR ADVANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS: Many private companies
are on the cutting edge of sustainability programs and processes, and the City should
look for opportunities to benefit from their knowledge.
REWARD ACHIEVEMENT: Recognition motivates and educates.
• SALUTE AWARDS AND PRIZES: Support the efforts of businesses like Roger's Gardens
and others who recognize achievement in sustainability by inviting winners for further
recognition by the Council.
2. BUILDING/DEVELOPMENT
GOAL-- increase the use of green building techniques in new development and
remodels throughout the city.
Whether it is an alteration to a home or a brand new development, incorporating new techniques makes
for more efficient buildings and should be encouraged at every level.
MAKE IT EASY TO BUILD GREEN: The market is moving more and more toward energy-efficient, green
housing, and the City should do as much as it can to facilitate this market.
• REVIEW FEES: In reviewing fees, consider not just city costs but what activities the City
wants to encourage when setting the fees for items like solar permits or alternative fuel
pumps.
• REVIEW CODES AND PROVIDE MORE FLEXIBILITY: If codes lag or mandate only one
path, those who want to build green may have to seek variances, a process which takes
staff time as well as causing delays for applicants. As an example, expanses of asphalt
parking lots create heat islands, and the required 90% compaction creates sterile soil. A
simple solution: provide the option of permeable paving and compaction of less than
90% where appropriate.
• CREATE A FAST TRACK FOR GREEN BUILDING: Creating two permitting paths
encourages--but doesn't mandate--green building. Create a checklist of desired green
features. If applicants can check off all the features, they get expedited permitting. (NR
24.1 Incentives for Energy Conservation)
• ENCOURAGE STAFF MEMBERS TO BECOME LEED ACCREDITED OR THE EQUIVALENT:
The more expertise on staff, the more assistance can be provided not just to applicants
but to other staff members.
• EXPAND STAFF TRAINING AND AWARENESS: Provide sustainability education for all City
departments and all levels within departments to increase better city coverage on these
issues.
• INCORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY GOALS: Have departments set sustainability goals for
their departments and have regular reports on performance.
TAKE A LEADERSHIP ROLE: Show the City is committed to sustainability with public buildings that can
provide a healthier environment for workers.
o LEED BUILDINGS: Continue the policy that all City buildings must be LEED qualified or
the equivalent where financially feasible.
o RETROFIT: Regular maintenance and repair of City buildings should incorporate
sustainability practices, and there should be cost-benefit analyses of retrofitting older
buildings to make them more energy efficient.
o ENCOURAGE SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS: When reviewing development
proposals consider the surrounding neighborhood/area and encourage development
that looks beyond the individual parcel and appropriately improves the public realm
which may include pedestrian and bicycle access, landscaping, and other improvements
that promote the area’s sustainability. (LU 5.6.1 Compatible Development, LU 5.6.4
Conformance with the Natural Environmental Setting LU 6.1.2 Siting of New
Development, CE 5.1.3 Pedestrian Improvements in New Development Projects, CE 5.1.4
Linkages to Citywide Trail System and Neighborhoods)
o JOBS/HOUSING BALANCE: To the degree possible, work towards a jobs/housing
balance that reduces the need for long-distance commuting.
o HEALTHY TREES: Whether in parking lots or parkways, trees provide an aesthetic
benefit as well as shade and habitat. Focus on trees that provide large canopies but also
avoid root problems and are not heavy water users. To insure healthier trees, mandate
BMPs for tree wells including deeper holes and better soil arrangements.
o LOOK TO THE FUTURE: Changing major systems once a house/building is completed
can be disruptive, difficult and expensive, so it is more practical to provide for future
choices.
o FORWARD FIT: Where financially feasible, promote best practices by encouraging all
new development to provide solar-ready rooftops, gas pipe outlets for major
appliances, and outlets for plug-in vehicles, so that if users choose, they can make
energy upgrades easily.
3. WASTE REDUCTION
GOAL--move toward a zero-waste model.
Trash is expensive. The more we can reduce the amount of waste we produce, the better it is for our
budget and also for the environment since landfills are a major source of methane. In looking at
programs and policies, the City should always consider the Zero Waste mantra: Reuse, Recycle, Reduce.
Objective: redirect 100% of the waste stream from within the city to the best
and most appropriate use.
IDENTIFY ALL WASTE STREAMS: To have a comprehensive program, we must know the amount each
segment produces.
o DATA ANALYSIS: Analyze the amount produced through construction/demolition;
households (mixed and recyclables); businesses (malls, small and large shopping
centers, restaurants, apartment buildings) to determine the best BMP to
reduce/reuse/recycle.
REDUCE CONSTRUCTION WASTE: Building material makes up 22% of landfill material statewide.
o SUPPORT DECONSTRUCTION OVER DEMOLITION: Deconstruction provides for the
reuse of many elements. Consider incentives such as fast-tracking for those who not
only deconstruct but use the material on site.
PROVIDE FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL: Because the hours and location of the sites for
hazardous waste disposal are not always convenient, hazardous materials tend to accumulate in garages
which are hazardous in itself.
o HAZARDOUS WASTE PICK UP: Work with the City's residential trash hauler to better
communicate the methods available for haz/mat pickups.
o DISCOURAGE SINGLE-USE MATERIALS: Plastic bottles and single use bags are a major
component of trash on beaches, in the harbor and in landfills.
o WATER REFILL STATIONS: Work with private sector/non-profit groups to replace
existing drinking fountains with water refill stations throughout the city.
o MULTI-USE BAGS: Encourage residents and businesses to use/provide multi-use bags.
REDUCE OFFICE WASTE: Sustainable procurement and use practices save money and encourage green
businesses.
o PAPER USE: Set a City reduction goal.
o GO ELECTRONIC: Within legal and practical boundaries, use electronic means for
notices, etc., instead of paper whenever possible.
o GOOD PACKAGING PRACTICES: To the degree possible, make packaging a consideration
when purchasing supplies.
REDUCE ORGANIC WASTE: Divert waste that can be reused from landfills.
o COMPOST: Look for opportunities to expand the City's compost program.
o STUDY A GREEN WASTE PROGRAM: Determine which gets a higher diversion of green
waste--implementing a green waste program for residents or increasing the diversion
requirements with city haulers, and implement the better choice, taking into
consideration any additional cost.
o SEPARATION OF MATERIALS: Work with the residential trash hauler(s) to continue
educating residents on the benefits of separating and recycling. Be sure that separated
trash is handled appropriately. Post the information on the city's website.
o CONSIDER BIO-COMPOSTING SYSTEMS: Such systems take organic waste including
food and compost it to produce a biogas that can be used as CNG fuel or to produce
electricity. Sites can be as small as 3,000 sq. ft. Form a task force to explore the
feasibility of such a system for the city.
o FOOD WASTE PROGRAMS: Encourage local restaurants to participate in food waste
programs from groups like Surfrider Foundation.
PROTECT THE HARBOR AND BEACHES: Beaches, parks and other sites are often overwhelmed by the
amount of trash produced by their visitors.
o ADD CANS AND ROUTES: Working with trash haulers, identify areas that need more
trash cans and/or pickups to eliminate escaped trash.
4. TRANSPORTATION
GOAL-- a transportation system with efficient traffic flow, convenient alternatives
to the automobile and is friendly to pedestrians and bicycles.
Probably the most common complaint from residents is about traffic. Whether it is a daily commute
along Coast Highway or trying to take the family to the beach in the summer, congested roads mean
longer trips, increased emissions, frustration for drivers and demand for new lanes/streets. By promoting
alternative means of transportation, the city can reduce the number of cars on the road, the amount of
emissions produced, capital expenses, and improve the quality of life for its residents.
ENCOURAGE ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES: The use of alternative transportation can
relieve congestion on the roads and take pressure off the busiest parking lots. (CE1.1.1 Comprehensive
Transportation System, CE 6.2.1 Alternative Transportation Modes)
o BICYCLE MASTER PLAN: The adopted Bicycle Master Plan lays out comprehensive steps
for improving city streets and roads for bicycles and pedestrians. It is critical that the
plan's recommendations be enacted.
o BIKE SHARING: This provides an easy way to encourage the use of bikes, particularly by
visitors and beachgoers, so it would serve the city well to bring in a bike-share program
from a private vendor.
o BIKE VALET: Many residents and visitors would bicycle to events within the city if they
were sure of a place to leave their bikes. As part of the Special Event permit, encourage
bike valet programs at events held in the city.
o INCREASE WALKABILITY: Identify areas with incomplete sidewalk connections and
improve connectivity. (CE 5.1.2 Pedestrian Connectivity NR 6.1 Walkable
Neighborhoods)
o PREFERRED PARKING: Provide preferred parking in city lots for car pools, alternatively-
fueled autos, golf carts.
o MAKE BUS TRAVEL MORE ATTRACTIVE: Work with OCTA to improve the comfort and
utility of bus stops. Work with local businesses to provide more links from the Newport
Center hub to places of employment. (CE 1.2.4 Public Transit, CE 4.1.1 Public Transit
Efficiency, CE 4.1.6 Transit Support Facilities)
o EXPAND EXISTING SYSTEMS: Work with existing businesses and institutions that
already provide transportation such as UCI and the "bar" cars on the Peninsula to
develop additional routes and hours.
o GOLF CART ROUTES: Develop more routes for golf carts, especially ways to get to major
attractions like the beach and shopping centers.
o ALTERNATIVE FUELS: Continue to support and expand alternative fueling stations--
CNG, electric, hydrogen. NR 6.8 Accessible Alternative Fuel Infrastructure)
o SHUTTLES: If a funding source can be identified, develop a program for free electric
shuttles to and around areas like the Peninsula, CdM and Fashion Island. Start with a
summer program, and consider partnering with schools for offsite parking locations. (CE
1.2.2 Shuttle Service, CE 4.1.2 Seasonal Public Transit)
o SCHOOL TRAFFIC: Work with the school district to encourage carpooling for those
students who drive. Identify and improve safety issues to encourage more students to
bike and walk to school. (CE 4.1.7 School Transit, CE 5.1.11 School Access)
IMPROVE TRAFFIC EFFICIENCY: More efficient streets mean better traffic flow and fewer
emissions.
o TRAFFIC LIGHT SYNCHRONIZATION: Continue to improve the synchronization of traffic
signals on all major thoroughfares. (CE 2.2.3 Traffic Control, CE 6.1.1 Traffic Signals, CE
6.1.2 Intelligent Transportation Systems, NB 6.6 Traffic Signal Synchronization)
o SIGNAGE: Continue to review signs, whether directional or street identification, to be
sure they are easy to read and understand. (CE 1.2.1 Wayfinding, CE 7.2.2 Parking
Signage, R 9.3 Sign Program)
o NEIGHBORING CITIES: Coordinate with abutting cities to maximize alternative
transportation opportunities and to improve traffic efficiency. (CE 3.1.2 Integration of
Transportation Systems with Adjoining Communities and the Region, CE 6.1.3
Coordination with Adjacent Jurisdictions NR 6.5 Local Transit Agency Collaboration)
HELP BUSINESS: The more residents shop within the city, the fewer miles they drive.
o BUY LOCAL CAMPAIGN: Work with the Newport Beach and Corona del Mar Chambers
on a Buy Local campaign to support local businesses and eliminate miles driven.
SHORTEN COMMUTES: The closer people are to work, the less they have to drive.
o SUPPORT WORKPLACE HOUSING: Work with major employers like Hoag and create
incentives for workplace housing.
IMPROVE PARKING AND ROAD INFORMATION: Neighborhoods near the beach suffer from cars circling
endlessly, trying to find parking.
o BEACH LOT SIGNAGE: Have strategically-placed signs well before the destination
announcing when beach lots are full and suggesting alternatives.
o HIGHLIGHT ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: Take some of the pressure off local roads,
particularly Coast Highway, by pointing out alternatives with signs. Commission a study
of the proposed bypass option to use Newport Coast Drive as an alternative to Coast
Highway through Corona del Mar.
DECREASE EMISSIONS: Big trucks can be a major source of emissions.
o REPLACEMENT: Continue to replace City vehicles fueled by gasoline. Set a goal for the
City fleet to be completely alternative fuels by the earliest practical date, taking into
account the financial considerations. (NR 6.7 City Fleet Vehicles)
o CONSOLIDATE WASTE PICKUP: Improve the efficiency of waste pickup and reduce the
number of large trucks on streets and in alleys by working with the franchised haulers.
5. ENERGY
GOAL--make the city as energy-efficient as possible.
Energy providers have struggled to keep up with population growth, and resulting power outages are not
just inconvenient--they can be disastrous. Reducing usage will help protect the grid while utilities work
to augment their capacity. To this end, the City has an excellent Energy Action Plan (EAP) that should
continue to be followed diligently.
Objective--review, update and adopt the City's Energy Action Plan. (NR 24)
CONSERVE ENERGY: One of the most inexpensive ways to reduce energy usage is through
conservation.
o PARTNER WITH UTILITIES: Our local utilities have a number of programs to help
residents and businesses reduce energy usage, and the City should help promote these
programs.
o PROMOTE EFFICIENCY: Encourage where feasible the most energy-conserving
insulation, windows, etc. in new building and remodels. (NR 24.2 Energy Efficient Design
Features)
PRODUCE ENERGY: Energy savings translate into dollar savings while relieving stress on the grid.
o SOLAR TREES: In parking lots, solar trees provide both welcome shade for cars and
energy for other uses. Develop a plan to install solar trees in City parking lots where it is
aesthetically compatible and financially feasible. Provide incentives for solar trees in
private lots.
o SOLAR PANELS, BUILDINGS: Solar panels can provide a significant portion of a
building's energy requirements. Develop a plan to phase in solar power for City buildings
where financially feasible.
o SOLAR POWER, HARBOR: Look for sites in the harbor to use solar panels to provide
power.
o OTHER SOLAR OPPORTUNITIES: Work with agencies and businesses to encourage
solar-powered pay stations, signage and bus stop accoutrements.
o BIOCOMPOSTING: (as discussed in Waste) Create a site for bio-composting to convert
organic waste to gas and electricity.
MONITOR ENERGY: The EAP has a number of recommendations for monitoring energy use.
o ENERGY AUDITS: Conduct regular energy audits of City buildings to insure efficiency.
Report findings on the City website.
o ENERGY STUDIES: Use the Enterprise Energy Management Information System and the
EPA Portfolio Manager. to monitor City Hall and other City LEED (or the equivalent)
buildings to see how they perform vs. how they are supposed to perform to provide
information for better buildings in the future.
IMPROVE INFORMATION ACCESSIBILITY: Older style meters provide little information to users and
require drive-to reading.
o MODERN METERS: Work with utility companies to install state-of-the art meters so that
residents have timely information on usage and on-site meter reading is eliminated.
o REPORT CARDS: Have annual updates on usage so that residents know how the city is
doing on energy savings. Post on the City website.
6. WATER
6a. WATER CONSERVATION
GOAL--make the city as self-sufficient in its water supply as possible
while increasing conservation efforts.
The city is fortunate not to have to depend on a single source for its water, and it should continue to seek
additional sources. At the same time, conservation efforts should be expanded.
Objective--meet and exceed State-mandated requirements for conservation.
CAPTURE WATER: Runoff is wasted water that also impacts water quality.
o CURB CUTS: Where practical and financially feasible, mandate that streets and parking
lots be designed to direct runoff to landscaped areas.
o STORAGE TANKS: Where practical and financially feasible, infiltrate or capture and
reuse on landscape via storage tanks on site complying with low impact development.
o RECYCLE WATER: The more recycled water replaces potable water for landscape, the
more potable water is available.
o INCREASE RECYCLED WATER SUPPLY: The City has identified all purpIe pipe (recycled
water) outlets within and immediately adjacent to the city. Determine where
extensions of the pipes would create the most benefit (parks, golf courses). Seek
private partners, and develop an implementation program to extend the pipes to these
areas as part of the Facilities Finance Plan and budget. Permanently tie into CdM High
School playing field irrigation to use recycled water on a permanent basis. ( NR 2.1
Recycled Water Use)
o GRAY WATER: Simplify the requirements for gray water system installation as much as
possible while remaining consistent with state standards.
o GROUNDWATER RECHARGE: Look for new sites for recharge. Work with IRWD and
Newport Bay Conservancy to determine the feasibility of a site below San Joaquin
Marsh. Install infiltration galleries at the outfall of Buck Gully. ( NR 2.2 Advanced Water
Treatment Processes)
IMPROVE LANDSCAPES: Plantings suitable to our climate save water and can also contribute to water
quality by reducing runoff.
o DEMONSTRATION GARDENS: Support demonstration gardens, both by the City and by
other groups, that showcase plants that use less water. Have photos on the City's web
site and also in the Building/Planning area.
o TURF REMOVAL: Look at playing fields and other areas in the city for the replacement
of grass with artificial turf where practical and financially feasible. Provide incentives for
turf removal by residents and businesses.
o SMART IRRIGATION SYSTEMS: The City should continue its successful program to
provide incentives for residents to change to smart systems, particularly in areas
adjacent to sensitive habitat.
STRENGTHEN THE MESSAGE: Utilize a variety of ways to get the conservation message out.
o REACH RENTERS: Work with landlords to develop reliable and regular ways to
communicate with renters about conservation.
o IMPLEMENT TIERED RATES: These can work as both encouragement to save and
discouragement to waste. With the guidance of the City Attorney and in conformity
with state law, implement a tiered rate plan that is tailored to individual requirements
as much as possible. (NR 1.3 Tiered Water Rates)
6b. WATER QUALITY
GOAL--have a healthy ocean, bay and harbor as evidenced by high water quality.
The harbor and ocean are major financial engines for the city which has enacted many programs over
the years to protect water quality. These efforts must be continued and expanded where possible to
maintain the high reputation the city enjoys.
Objective--have all beaches receive no lower than a B grade from Heal
the Bay and have zero postings in the harbor and elsewhere.
REDUCE RUNOFF: Water coming from streets and storm drains is the major conveyor of pollutants to
the ocean and bay.
o GREEN STREETS: Require street design to minimize runoff with curb cuts and bio swales
wherever possible. Where possible, retrofit existing streets to utilize parkways and
medians to capture runoff. (HB 8.2 Water Pollution Prevention, HB 8.15 Street Drainage
Systems, NR 3.2 Water Pollution Prevention, NR 3.15 Street Drainage Systems)
o NATURAL TREATMENT SYSTEMS: Look for opportunities to create systems, particularly
where water quality problems are occurring downstream. (HB 8.13 Natural Wetlands,
NR 3.13 Natural Wetlands)
o PERMEABLE PAVEMENT: Look for opportunities such as the repaving of alleys and
parking lots to use a permeable surface.
REDUCE TRASH: Trash is not only unsightly but impacts water quality.
o DEBRIS BOOMS: Identify additional areas for debris booms and install them in order to
capture trash before it reaches the bay and ocean. Have a regular maintenance
program not just for the trash removal but for site access.
o UPSTREAM PARTNERS: The Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee is a group of
cities, the county and private entities that works together financially and otherwise to
solve problems affecting the bay. It is critical that the City play a major role in both the
Executive and Management (staff) committees to insure that all those who contribute
to the problem continue to be part of the solution.
o CDS UNITS AND MARINA TRASH SKIMMERS: Continue to expand both programs using
OCTA grants to fund the program.
o CATCH BASINS: Catch basins can be a major source of pollutants, particularly when they
are never cleaned or cleaned irregularly. The City already cleans a number of basins
annually for private entities and should extend this program so that all catch basins are
cleaned annually.
o SANTA ANA DELHI TRASH REMOVAL PROJECT: Support this project and work with
partners to look for maintenance funding opportunities.
UTILIZE DIVERSIONS: Although not usually a first choice, diversion can be a solution to difficult water
quality problems where treatment methods have failed. It can also be a source of water for
groundwater replenishment.
o IDENTIFY HOTSPOTS: Identify water quality hotspots and determine where it is feasible
to divert the source of pollution.
o UTILIZE RUNOFF: Many golf courses and other entities use recycled water. Explore the
possibility of having them accept diverted runoff to dilute the higher salt content of
recycled water.
ENCOURAGE CLEAN BOATING: An important part of our marine community, boats are also a source of
pollution from things like hull cleaning and older, inefficient engines.
o PROMOTE BETTER METHODS AND PRODUCTS: Task the Harbor Commission to develop
proposals to lessen the impact of boats on air and water quality.
SUPPORT SCIENCE : Science can provide new methods of dealing with water quality problems. It can
also provide the basis for challenging water quality standards that appear arbitrary or ineffective.
o UCI OCEANS: The City should take advantage of UCI Oceans which is committed to
establishing new partnerships.
o KERKHOFF MARINE LAB: The City should promote and help fund this unique facility,
both in its location and the fact that it has an ocean-intake pipe, something that would
be virtually impossible to get permitted today. UCI is committed to the revitalization of
the lab, both for marine science studies and as a resource for marine education for
youth.
o GUTTER BUDDIES: The City should encourage the State Water Board to accept a natural
exclusion clause for bacterial TMDLs, as proposed in the biofilm study by residents (Dr.
and Mrs. Jack Skinner) and staff (John Kappeler). Such an exclusion would mean lower
testing costs and fewer beach closures while not negatively impacting swimmers'
health.
7. URBAN OUTDOORS
GOAL -- protect and enhance recreational and natural open space.
From the Upper Bay to the beaches, Sunset Ridge Park to Buck Gully, the city's open spaces provide
recreation, solace and habitat within an increasingly urban environment. Protecting these resources
helps maintain the city's life style as well as property values and tourism. (LU 1.3 Natural Resources, NR
13.1 Wetland Protection)
CLEAN, HEALTHY BEACHES AND PARKS: Our parks and beaches are major attractions for both residents
and visitors and must be maintained at the highest level.
o PARTNERSHIPS: Work with community groups on clean up and beautification programs
such as adopt-a-beach and adopt-a-park.
o FEWER PESTICIDES: Continue to reduce the use of and find alternatives to chemical
pesticides and herbicides in city parks and open space. (HB 8.1 Chemical Uses Impacting
Water Quality, NR 3.1 Chemical Uses Impacting Water Quality)
o GREEN LINKAGE: Develop a green linkage plan that connects the city's parks and
beaches with green corridors and pedestrian/bike ways.
URBAN FOREST: Newport Beach is a TreeCity/USA recipient. Our trees are a vital part of our
neighborhoods.
o URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN: Finalize a master plan for the replacement of trees that
insures a good percentage of mature trees in every area of the city at all times. Set a
specific goal for the number of replacement and additive trees each year
o PARKWAY TREES: Provide longer irrigation periods by the City to insure the survival of
new trees. Provide more information to homeowners on the care of trees in their
parkways.
o ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA: In addition to site suitability, in selecting trees
include criteria for species that support birds, bees and other important fauna.
o USE EXISTING PLANS: Make good use of plans already prepared by staff and
community.
o HAMP AND HARBOR ELEMENT: Task the Harbor Commission with oversight of the
Harbor Area Management Plan and Harbor Element of the General Plan, and have the
Commission present an annual report on how well the City is implementing them.
o SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL VISION: Task the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
with oversight of this plan, and have the Commission present an annual report on
progress.
CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OPEN SPACE AREAS: While most of the city is built out, there are still areas
that have been ignored and with care will provide new recreational resources and habitat.
o ORANGE COAST RIVER PARK: Continue to support the efforts of Orange Coast River
Park, Inc. to facilitate more coordination among landowners in improving this area.
o BIG CANYON NATURE PARK/JOHN WAYNE GULCH/NEWPORT CANYON: Follow the
plans created by staff and look for new opportunities to move efforts forward. (NR 16.2
Big Canyon Creek Restoration Project)
PROTECT RESOURCES: The growth of population and accompanying development have impacted our
most sensitive areas.
o TIDEPOOLS: Work with Orange County Marine Protected Area Council to expand
programs protecting the sensitive rocky areas from Big Corona to Crystal Cove.
o UPPER BAY: Work with other landowners and the Newport Bay Conservancy to
implement recreation and restoration plans. (HB 7.2, HB 7.3, NR 16.3, NR 16.4
Management of UNBER; HB 7.4, NR 16.5 Public Uses within UNBER; HB7.5, NR 16.6
Water Related Education and Research within UNBER; NR 16.1 Funding Support for
UNBER)
o WESTERN SNOWY PLOVER: Continue to work with both residents and the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife to protect breeding areas for the plover.
o SEA LEVEL RISE: While there has been a lot of discussion of the bay, particularly Balboa
Island, the ocean-facing areas have been largely ignored.
DEVELOP AN OCEAN PLAN: Develop a plan to deal with sea level rise along the ocean
front that avoids armoring and supports natural treatments including deep beaches and
dunes. The plan should include a schematic for the use of dredging spoils, particularly
from the Santa Ana River. (NR 5.1 Dredging Projects)
NEWPORT BEACH
Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands
Committee Staff Report
CITY OF
ABSTRACT:
Project updates for the following:
• Newport Bay Water Wheel
• Big Canyon Project (All Phases)
• Water Bottle Fill Stations
• Newport Aquatics Center
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File
DISCUSSION:
1. Newport Bay Water Wheel – California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) report
preparation underway. The sub-committee has been busy seeking public input and aligning project partners, including: Help your Harbor, the Newport Bay Club,
Patagonia, Newport-Irvine Rotary Club, Surfrider, Newport Dunes and Duffy
Boats. Meeting with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to discuss
the project and potential grant funding. Continuing to evaluate potential project
locations.
2. Big Canyon Project (All Phases) – Update will be provided at the December 1st
meeting.
November 3, 2016
Agenda Item No. 6b
HONORABLE MAYOR AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS
FROM: John Kappeler
TITLE: UPDATE ON CURRENT PROJECTS
TO:
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3. Water Bottle Fill Stations – Update provided at the July 7th committee meeting.
See attached map of the current locations. Future locations will be included with
appropriate Public Works Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
4. Newport Aquatics Center (NAC) – Currently working on a scope of work, an engineer’s cost estimate and looking for grant/funding opportunities.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Water Bottle Fill Stations Location Map
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