LAUREN KLEIMAN, Mayor
NOAH BLOM, Mayor Pro Tem
MICHELLE BARTO, Councilmember
ROBYN GRANT, Councilmember
JOE STAPLETON, Councilmember
SARA J. WEBER, Councilmember
ERIK WEIGAND, Councilmember
SEIMONE JURJIS, City Manager
AARON C. HARP, City Attorney
LENA SHUMWAY, City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 STUDY SESSION- 4:00 PM (PUBLIC WELCOME)
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOLLOWING STUDY SESSION
JANUARY 13, 2026
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LEVINE ACT
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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January 13, 2026
City Council Meeting
I. ROLL CALL - 4:00 p.m.
II. STUDY SESSION
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities: to improve telecommunications connectivity citywide, staff will present potential code amendments and policy changes related to personal wireless service facilities in the public right-of-way and identify opportunities to partner with carriers on City -owned properties. Staff will also seek City Council feedback on potential changes to regulations for personal wireless service facilities on private property. •
INVOCATION
Dave Manne, Pastor Emeritus - Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The City Council of Newport Beach welcomes and encourages community participation .
Public comments are invited on items listed on the agenda and non -agenda items .
Speakers must limit comments to three minutes per person to allow everyone to speak .
Written comments are encouraged as well. The City Council has the discretion to extend or shorten the time limit on agenda or non-agenda items.
CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
III. MATTERS WHICH COUNCILMEMBERS HAVE ASKED TO BE PLACED ON A
FUTURE AGENDA (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
Consider temporarily suspending Finance Committee meetings, and related appointments, while a City Council Ad Hoc Committee, consisting of up to three members appointed by the Mayor, evaluates the best ways to enhance transparency, accountability and efficient use of City resources, broaden policy perspectives, and increase public engagement in discussions relating to the fiscal governance and financial status of the City (Mayor Kleiman). •
January 13, 2026
City Council Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
This is the time in which Councilmembers may pull items from the CONSENT CALENDAR for discussion (ITEMS 1 - 17). Public comments are also invited on Consent Calendar items. Speakers must limit comments to three minutes. Before speaking, please state your name for the record. If any item is removed from the Consent Calendar by a Councilmember, members of the public are invited to speak on each item for up to three minutes per item.
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and will all be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. Councilmembers have received detailed staff reports on each of the items recommending an action. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the City Council votes on the motion unless members of the City Council request specific items to be discussed and /or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES
Reading of Ordinances1.
Waive reading in full of all ordinances under consideration and direct the City Clerk to read by title only.
Minutes for the December 9, 2025, City Council Meeting2.
Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written, and order filed.
Minutes
January 13, 2026
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ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
Ordinance No. 2025-37: Amending Various Positions of the Newport Beach Municipal Code to Reflect Organizational Restructuring to the City Attorney, Finance, Human Resources, and Public Works Departments
3. a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Approve the reassignment of 67.5 full -time equivalent Public Works Department / Municipal Operations Division position to the Municipal Operations Department; and c) Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-37, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Amending Various Provisions of the Newport Beach Municipal Code to Reflect Organizational Restructuring to the City Attorney, Finance, Human Resources, and Public Works Departments.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Ordinance No. 2025-37
Attachment B - Municipal Operations Department Personnel
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
Resolution No. 2026-1: Updating the List of Designated Employees for 2026 Under the City’s Conflict of Interest Code
4. a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-1, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Updating the Appendix of Designated Employees and Appendix of Disclosure Categories of the City of Newport Beach Conflict of Interest Code.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution No. 2026-1
Attachment B - Exhibit 1 (redline)
January 13, 2026
City Council Meeting
Resolution No. 2026-2: Proclaiming the Termination of the Local Emergency Declared on October 22, 2025
5. a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-2, A Resolution of the City Council of Newport Beach, California, Proclaiming the Termination of the Local Emergency Declared on October 22, 2025, Related to the Seepage of Methane Gas and Oil Intrusion Into a Residential Structure Located At 3606 Marcus Ave.
Staff Report
Attachment A – Resolution No. 2026-2
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Amendment to On -Call Services Agreement with Vortex Services, LLC, for Pipe Lining Services
6. a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Approve Amendment No. One to the On -Call Maintenance /Repair Services Agreement with Vortex Services, LLC, for On -Call Pipe Lining Services, and increase the contract amount by $750,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
Staff Report
Attachment A – Amendment No. 1
Amendment to On -Call Services Agreement with Superior Electric Motor Service, Inc, for Electric Motor Repair Services
7. a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Approve Amendment No. One to the On -Call Maintenance Services Agreement with Superior Electric Motor Service, Inc ., and increase the contract amount by $100,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Amendment No. 1
January 13, 2026
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Approval of On -Call Professional Services Agreements for Civil Engineering Services
8. a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Approve On -Call Professional Services Agreements with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc ., DMc Engineering, and Q 3 Consulting, Inc. for professional Civil Engineering planning, design and construction support services, with each agreement being for a term of five -years and a total not -to-exceed amount of $500,000 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreements.
Staff Report
Attachment A - PSA with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
Attachment B - PSA with DMc Engineering
Attachment C - PSA with Q3 Consulting, Inc.
Amendment to Landscape Services Agreement for Medians and Roadsides with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. (Contract No. 8651-1)
9. a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and,
b) Approve Amendment Two to the Maintenance and Repair Services Agreement with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. for Landscape Services for Medians and Roadsides to increase the on -call portion of the contract by $2,000,000 for a new on-call not -to-exceed amount of $6,380,068 and a total not -to-exceed amount of $21,249,760 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the amendment.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Amendment No. 2
Corporation Yard, Utility Yard and Oilfield Gate Rehabilitation - Notice of Completion for Contract No. 9749-1
10. a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Accept the completed work and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Location Map
January 13, 2026
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MISCELLANEOUS
Accept a Restricted Donation from the Newport Beach Police Foundation and Approve Purchase of New Patrol Rifles
11. a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
b) Accept a restriction donation in the amount of $190,000 from the Newport Beach Police Foundation for the purchase of new patrol rifles and related equipment; c) Approve Budget Amendment No. 26-046 increasing revenue in account 01035352-561005 and appropriating $190,000 to expenditure account 01035352- 841023; and
d) Approve a sole source procurement of 120 patrol rifles and related equipment from SIONICS Weapon Systems of Tucson, Arizona and authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order in the amount not to exceed $190,000.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Donation Letter from the Newport Beach Police Foundation Attachment B - Budget Amendment No. 26-046
Via Lido Sewer Main Lining - Notice of Completion for Contract No. 9438-112. a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302(c), Class 2 of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Accept the completed work and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Location Map
January 13, 2026
City Council Meeting
Budget Amendment to Accept a Check from the California Library Literacy Services and Appropriate the Funds to the Library ’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget
13. a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
b) Accept a check in the amount of $41,935 from the California Library Literacy Services and approve Budget Amendment No .26-040 to increase expenditure by the same amount in the Literacy accounts.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Budget Amendment
Authorizing Receipt of Services Under the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Program for Housing Element Implementation
14. a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Authorize the City Manager to sign the Regional Early Action (REAP) 2.0 Project Funding Letter Agreement on behalf of the City Council.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Project Funding Letter Agreement
Attachment B - Houseal Lavigne Proposed Project Approach Grants and Donations Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 202515. a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
b) Receive and File
Staff Report
January 13, 2026
City Council Meeting
Ground Emergency Medical Transport Intergovernmental Transfer Voluntary Participation for Calendar Year 2026
16. a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Approve the City of Newport Beach ’s voluntary participation in the PP -GEMT-IGT program per AB 1705 for Calendar Year 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Public Provider Intergovernmental Transfer Program for Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Services Certification Forms and pay all necessary invoices.
Staff Report
Attachment A- Certification for CY 2026 PP-GEMT-IGT Program Attachment B-CY 2026 Invoice No. 1
Attachment C – Public Notice
Confirmation of Nominations to Fill Two (2) Unscheduled Vacancies on the Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee
17. a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Confirm nominations for (2) two vacancies on the Water Quality /Coastal Tidelands Committee.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Applications
ACTION: MOVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR, EXCEPT FOR
THOSE ITEMS REMOVED
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
January 13, 2026
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VI. CURRENT BUSINESS
Professional Services Agreement with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. for Preparation of the Airport Area Specific Plan (PA2025-0035)
18. a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
b) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Airport Area Specific Plan in an amount not -to-exceed $612,398 in a form substantially similar to the agreement attached to the staff report; and
c) Approve Budget Amendment No. 26-047 to record a budget transfer of $102,159.01 from the General Fund to the General Fund CIP Fund where it will be expensed from 01201928-980000-20M11.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Attachment B - Work Plan Summary
Attachment C- Budget Amendment
Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park - Phase X19.
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
b) Approve 10 sculptures and their placement and four alternate sculptures within Civic Center Park as selected by the public and recommended by the City Arts Commission for the temporary sculpture exhibit.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Newport Beach Civic Center Sculpture Exhibition Phase X Recommended Selections
VII. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
A motion to reconsider the vote on any action taken by the City Council at either this meeting or the previous meeting may be made only by one of the Councilmembers who voted with the prevailing side.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION
VIII. CLOSED SESSION
January 13, 2026
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - INITIATION OF LITIGATION
A.
Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(4): 1 matter.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
EXISTING LITIGATION
B.
(Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)): 1 matter.
Newport Beach Stewardship Association v. City of Newport Beach Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01428295
California Court of Appeals Case No. G065816
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Written Comments Received on Agenda and Non -Agenda Items after Agenda Posting
Agenda Comments
Finance Committee
Testimony given before the City Council is recorded.
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