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Home My WebLink About08 - Cost -Sharing Agreement for Participation in the Surfside-Sunset Stage 13 Periodic Nourishment of the Orange County Beach Erosion Control Project - CorrespondenceReceived After Agenda Printed February 28, 2023 Agenda Item No. 8 From: ainluvieff dslextreme.com To: City Clerk"s Office Subject: West Newport Beach Coastal erosion. Date: February 26, 2023 4:33:09 PM [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Newport Beach City Clerk, Please add this to the agenda of Newport Beach, California, City Council 2/28/2023 Topic: Coastal erosion, and sea level rise; Proactive measures needed Whereas: Over 70% of the US population now agrees that the climate crisis is real. The Scientists are saying that sea level will rise by 1 foot in 2050; which is with moderate reduction of green house gas reduction. We are over 200mm sea level rise since 1900, but 104mm of that rise is since 1993. 1 foot is 304.8 millimeters. The Greenland and Antarctica glaciers are melting faster than expected. The Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, about the size of Nebraska is held back by Thwaites Ice Shelf. Which when it breaks off /melts will increase sea level by 2 feet. This will mean that Balboa Island, much of the Balboa peninsula and Back Bay will be under water. Sea level rise is occurring faster than projected. Whereas: West Newport Beach coast has lost near half of the coast shore line. As of 2/26/2023, there is only 10 more feet of sand till the shower pole that is positioned on the shore at the end of Orange St will be taken by the ocean. Attached Pictures of loss of Beach from Feb 22 to Feb 26 of this year <'--[end if] --> All efforts to address the Climate Crisis should be on the table. Opportunity is knocking! Let us save our beautiful city for our grandchildren and their grandchildren! Newport Beach has implemented some renewable energy measures, which has reduced our energy costs, and we are composting biodegradable trash. But there are now opportunities with Federal and State subsidies to have Newport Beach lead our county and the state in reducing greenhouse gas levels and to reduce the risk of sea level rise, which would destroy our city. With the Federal government programs supporting reduction of fossil fuel energy use in the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, our city has opportunities to champion the move to Renewable energy and its implementation. Residents could make even more money if they get solar panels before April and the reduction of energy credit from the Utility companies drop by 75%. Let us create an Apollo type Project: the first Solar City or the Green Champion City. I would like to ask that the council create a committee to create a Climate Action Plan, and report back monthly on our progress. We need to inform our residents and support them in taking advantage of the subsidies. If our residents would all have solar panels with the battery storage and convert to electric heating, air conditioning and hot water, besides saving money, they could sell their extra energy to help out our neighbors. They would also save on powering their electric cars. I also would like to suggest a friendly competition with our neighboring coastal cities to see who could make the conversion the fastest or to the highest percentage. Each city would pay a participation fee and who ever reached the goal first would win the pot. I love living in Newport Beach. I would be very upset to see Newport Beach be taken by the sea. I would appreciate if you would get back with me about what the city council is doing to address this issue. Also, I would like to hear a report on the compliance of business, especially restaurants and residence with the collection of compostable trash. Virginia Anders-Ellmore 324 Canal Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663, 714 403-5180 rUrN-) (/ CDM M h ,� �s � Op ISM S s�on1� */=-3 Newport Beach, California, City Council 2/28/2023 Topic: Coastal erosion, and sea level rise; Proactive measures needed!! Whereas: Over 70% of the US population now agrees that the climate crisis is real. The scientists are saying that sea level will have risen by 1 foot in 2050; which is with moderate efforts in reduction of greenhouse gases. We have 200 mm sea level rise since 1900, with 104 mm of that rise is since 1993. 1 foot is 304.8 millimeters. The Greenland and Antarctica glaciers are melting faster than expected. The western Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, about the size of Nebraska is held back by Thwaites Ice Shelf. Which when it breaks off /melts will increase sea level by 2 feet. This will mean that Balboa Island, much of the Balboa peninsula and upper Back Bay will be under water. Sea level rise is occurring faster than projected. Whereas: West Newport Beach coast has lost near half of its shore since I loved here 25 yrs ago. As of 2/26/2023, there is only 10 more feet of sand till the shower pole that is positioned on the shore at the end of Orange St will be taken by the ocean. Pictures of loss of Beach from Feb 22 to Feb 26 of this year All efforts to address the Climate Crisis should be on the table. Opportunity is knocking! Let us save our beautiful city for our grandchildren and their grandchildren! Newport Beach has implemented some renewable energy measures, which has reduced our cities energy costs, and we are composting biodegradable trash. There are now opportunities with Federal and State subsidies to have Newport Beach lead our county and the state in reducing greenhouse gases; reducing the risk of sea level rise, which would destroy our city. With the Federal government programs supporting reduction of fossil fuel energy use in the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, our city has opportunities to champion the move to renewable energy and its implementation. Residents could make even more money if they get solar panels before April, when the reduction of daytime energy credits from the Utility companies drops by 75%. Item 8: on the agenda discussing a cost sharing agreement about OC Beach erosion control project. West Newport Beach does not have the sand to offer to the beach between 28th to 44 street section. West Newport Beach also needs beach replenishing. Let us create an Apollo type Project: Newport Beach: the Green Energy City. I ask that the council create a committee to create a Climate Action Plan as soon as possible, and report back monthly on our progress. Residents should be on the committee. I request to be one of the residents on the committee. We need to inform our residents and support them in taking advantage of the subsidies. If our residents would all have solar panels with the battery storage and convert to electric heating, air conditioning and hot water, besides saving money, and after April if they have battery storage, they could sell their extra energy to help our neighbors. They would also save on powering their electric cars. I also would like to suggest a friendly competition with our neighboring coastal cities to see who could make the conversion the fastest and to the highest percentage or reach carbon neutral status. Each city would pay a participation fee and who ever reached the goal first would win the pot. I love living in Newport Beach. I would be very upset to see Newport Beach be taken by the sea. I would be embarrassed to tell our grandchildren; we ignored the risk of the Climate Crisis. I would appreciate if you would get back with me about what the city council is doing to address this issue. Also, I would like to hear a report on the compliance of businesses, especially restaurants and residences with the collection of compostable trash. Sincerely, Virginia Anders-Ellmore 324 Canal Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663, 714 403-5180