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February 8, 2022
Our next City Council meeting is Tuesday, February 8. Items that may be of
interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda, and all reports, can be
viewed here.
A study session will begin at 4 p.m. Agenda items include:
• The Council will hear an update on activities by the City Council Ad
Hoc Redistricting Committee. The Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee has
been reviewing proposed changes to the Council district maps based
on 2020 Census data, in compliance with federal and state laws and
the City Charter, to ensure equal population distribution among the
City's seven districts. Staff will present a recommendation from the
committee on proposed Council redistricting maps for input. An
updated map with revised districts may be considered by the City
Council in March.
• City staff will discuss and seek Council direction on the continued use
of public rights-of-way for outdoor dining by restaurants on Balboa
Island and in the Newport Pier area.
• Be Well OC will provide an update on the implementation of its Newport
Beach Mobile Crisis Response Unit. The Be Well OC team will be
present in the community 12 hours a day, seven days a week, and will
provide in -community assessment and stabilization of individuals
experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. The team will
also be responsible for providing information and referrals, and support
and case management. The new service will work in concert with the
City's Police and Fire Departments and its homeless outreach team.
• Staff and representatives from Trellis International will present an
update on the Community Impact Team Program. Trellis is working
under a City grant to support community beautification projects within
Newport Beach while closing the employment gap associated with
homeless individuals. Trellis works with those experiencing
homelessness and housing insecurity to develop the job skills
necessary to re-enter the job market. During the past several months,
Trellis' Community Impact Teams (CIT) have been conducting various
volunteer work projects within the city. Staff, as well as Trellis
representatives, will present an update on the CIT program and some
of the many volunteer projects completed to date.
The regular session begins at 6 p.m., with the following items of note:
Consent Calendar:
• Award of a construction contract of $241,000 to Escondido -based
Western State Builders for refurbishment of the Civic Center Dog Park.
If approved, the project would replace worn-out synthetic turf, uneven
sidewalks and fence screening, and add a new shade structure to the
small -dog area.
Public Hearings:
• The Council will consider a resolution to adopt the City's Housing
Element update for 2021-2029, which amends the Newport Beach
General Plan. The proposed update will serve as a guide for
implementation of City housing policies through 2029. As required by
State law, the update examines current housing needs, estimates
future housing needs, and establishes goals, policies and programs
while demonstrating capacity to accommodate the Regional Housing
Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation of 4,845 new housing units. The
Housing Element update has been in development for more than two
years, a process that includes nearly 50 public workshops, meetings
and opportunities for community input. The public is invited to review
the latest draft of the Housing Element update at
http://www.newportbeachca.qov/DraftHEUpdate.
• Potential approval of 10 outdoor sculptures and four alternates for
Phase VII of the temporary sculpture exhibit at Civic Center Park. In
January, the City's Arts Commission formally recommended the 10
sculptures and four alternates, which were selected through a survey
of Newport Beach residents. If approved, the Phase VII sculptures will
be installed this summer and remain on display for two years.