HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 - On the AgendaOn the Agenda: City Council Meeting
for Nov. 29
Our next City Council meeting is Tuesday, November 29. Items of
interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be
viewed here.
A study session will begin at 4 p.m. Agenda items include:
• Potential traffic calming options for Tustin Avenue. As a follow-up to the June 28 City Council
meeting, staff will provide more information related to potential traffic calming options for
Tustin Avenue.
The regular meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Agenda items include:
Extension of fee waivers for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permits. The Council will
consider extending the temporary waiver of City building construction permit and plan check
fees related to the development of ADUs and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). The
Council previously approved the fee waivers in April to help meet state -mandated housing
goals. The fee waiver would complement other City programs to promote and facilitate ADU
development, including website enhancements and pre -approved plans that will be available
in early 2023.
• An agreement between the City of Newport Beach and the Friends of Newport Beach Animal
Shelter (FONBAS). FONBAS has funded and constructed a new animal care and shelter
facility at 20282 Riverside Dr. and proposes to donate the property and improvements to the
City to operate its municipal animal control services and animal shelter.
• A contract award for construction of a pedestrian and bicycle bridge, park expansion and
parking lot at Superior Avenue. The Council will consider awarding a $10.5 million contract to
Reyes Construction, Inc. to build a new pedestrian/bicycle bridge across Superior Avenue,
expand the park area at Sunset View Park, and construct a new, larger parking lot at the
intersection of Superior Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway.
• A new staff position to support Police Department retention and recruitment. The Council will
consider adding a human resources specialist position to the Human Resources Department
to help address challenges related to recruiting and retaining City police officers.