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
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TIME: 9:00 AM
JANUARY 31, 2026
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 City Clerk 24 hours prior to the scheduled City Council meeting.
LEVINE ACT
Under the Levine Act, Section 84308 of the Government Code, a party to a proceeding before the City involving a contract (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts ), franchise, license, permit, or other entitlement for use, is required to disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution in an amount of more than five hundred dollars ($500) made within the preceding 12 months by the party or the party ’s agent to any elected or appointed officer of the City. If you have made a qualifying contribution, please ensure to make this disclosure on the record.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
If in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Any times listed in this agenda are provided as a courtesy and the actual item may be heard before or after the time given.
This agenda was prepared by the City Clerk. Copies of the staff reports and supporting materials are on file with the City Clerk and are available for public inspection and copying at the City Clerk ’s Office or online at newportbeachca.gov/agendas. For questions or to request copies of any staff reports or other documentation related to items on this agenda, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 949-644-3005.
The City of Newport Beach ’s goal is to fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, we will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner .
Please contact City Clerk staff prior to the meeting at 949-644-3005 or cityclerk@newportbeachca .gov so that reasonable accommodations can be made.
January 31, 2026
City Council Meeting
Welcome (Mayor Kleiman)1.
· Call the Meeting to Order
· Roll Call by City Clerk
· Invocation
· Pledge of Allegiance
Update on Financial Status and Budget Development2.
City staff will provide an update on the City ’s fiscal status and a preliminary outlook for City revenues and anticipated expenditures that will be used to develop the FY 2026-27 budget.
Planning Session - Powerpoint
City Initiatives3.
City staff will provide an update and seek guidance on department initiatives, including crime prevention and public safety priorities, technology and communications improvements, harbor operations and management, and resiliency improvements.
Updates on Community Development and Projects4.
City staff will provide an update on advanced planning projects such as Corona del Mar commercial corridor study, Newport Coast local coastal program, kicking off the 7th Cycle Housing Element, customer service improvements, and supporting development.
Updates on Public Works and Capital Improvement Program5.
City staff will provide an update on staffing improvements and updates on some major projects such as lower castaways and the police station and discuss the development of the FY26-27 Capital Improvement (CIP).
Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items6.
Public comments are invited on non -agenda items generally considered to be within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Speakers must limit comments to three minutes. Before speaking, please state your name for the record.
ADJOURNMENT
Testimony given before the City Council is recorded.
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The timer light will turn red when the speaker has 10 seconds remaining.
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