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
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
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LEVINE ACT
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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September 22, 2026
City Council Meeting
I. ROLL CALL - 4:00 p.m.
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
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
This is the time in which Councilmembers may pull items from the CONSENT CALENDAR for discussion (ITEMS 1 - 15). 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.
II. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of Minutes1.
Approval of Minutes for the September 8, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting, and Minutes of the September 11, 2026, Special City Council meeting. 2026-09-08 CC Minutes
2026-09-11 CC Minutes
September 22, 2026
City Council Meeting
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
Ordinance No. 2026-15: Amending the Newport Beach Municipal Code to Address Illegal Activity and Public Safety During High -Risk Periods and Other Significant Crowd Events
2. 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) Waive full reading of an Ordinance, read by title only, conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2026-15: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Amending Subsection (B) (Safety Enhancement Zone ) of Section 1.04.010 (Violations, Penalties and Enforcement) of Chapter 1.04 (Code Enforcement) of Title 1 (General Provisions ), Amending Chapter 10.36 (Minor’s Curfew ), and Adding Chapter 10.80 (Public Safety Orders and Regulation of Large Gatherings) to Title 10 (Offenses and Nuisances) and Amending Section
11.03.020 (General Provisions) of Chapter 11.03 (Special Events) of Title 11 (Recreational Activities) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code to Address Illegal Activity and Public Safety During High -Risk Periods and Other Significant Crowd Events.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Ordinance
Attachment B - Redline of Newport Beach Municipal Code
Ordinance No. 2026-16: Updating the Military Equipment Use Policy for the Newport Beach Police Department
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) Waive full reading of an Ordinance, read by title only, conduct Second Reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2026-16: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Updating the Military Equipment Use Policy for the Newport Beach Police Department.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Ordinance
Attachment B – Military Equipment Use Policy (redline)
September 22, 2026
City Council Meeting
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
Resolution No. 2026-84: Amendments to the Records Retention Schedule4. 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) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-84, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Amending Certain Sections of the Records Retention Schedule and Authorizing Destruction of Certain Records.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution
Resolution No. 2026-85: Amending the Staffing Structure of the City Manager’s Office and the Municipal Operations Department
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;
b) Approve the following changes to employee positions and assignments: ( i) eliminate one full -time Management Fellow position from the City Manager ’s Office; and (ii) add one full -time Assistant Management Analyst position to the Municipal Operations Department; and
c) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-85, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Amending the Staffing Structure of the City Manager ’s Office and the Municipal Operations Department.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution
September 22, 2026
City Council Meeting
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Amendment No. Three to the Purchase, Installation and Maintenance Agreement with Axon for Skydio Drones and Body Worn Cameras
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. Three to the Purchase, Installation and Maintenance Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. of Scottsdale, Arizona for Skydio drones and related products and services and 14 additional body worn cameras in an amount not-to-exceed $4,506,801.18 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Amendment; and
c) Approve Budget Amendment No. 27-017 appropriating $283,011.55 in increased expenditures in Account No. 01035355-811065 and $23,934.88 in Account No. 75304-811004 from the unappropriated General Fund balance.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Amendment No. Three to the Purchase, Installation and Maintenance Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc.
Attachment B – Budget Amendment No. 27-017
Professional Services Agreement with BKF Engineers for the Eastbluff Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Contract No. 10184-1 (27R14)
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 a Professional Services Agreement with BKF Engineers of Newport Beach for Eastbluff Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Design Services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $328,078, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Location Map
Attachment B - Professional Services Agreement
September 22, 2026
City Council Meeting
Amendment No. One to Service Agreement with EwasteDisposal, Inc ., for Hazardous Disposal Services (Contract No. 7371-3)
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;
b) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. One to On -Call Maintenance/Repair Services Agreement with EwasteDisposal, Inc ., for As -Needed Disposal Services for Asbestos Cement Pipe and Other Hazardous Items to increase the contract amount by $80,0000 for a total contract not -to-exceed amount of $200,000 and extend the contract an additional two years to a new expiration date of October 31, 2028.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Amendment No. One
Professional Services Agreement with Water Resources Economics, LLC for Water, Wastewater, and Recycled Water Rate Study
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) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Water Resources Economics, LLC for Water, Wastewater, and Recycled Water Rate Study for a term of two years and a contract compensation amount not-to-exceed $185,000.
Staff Report
Attachment A – Professional Services Agreement
September 22, 2026
City Council Meeting
Professional Services Agreement with T & G Global, LLC dba St. Nick's Christmas Lighting and Decor for Holiday Decorations at Civic Center, Central Library, Marina Park, OASIS Senior Center, Newport Coast Community Center and Community Youth Center
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;
b) Approve a five -year Professional Services Agreement with T & G Global, LLC, for Rental and Installation of Holiday Decorations Citywide for a total not -to-exceed amount of $159,380, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Agreement
Bonita Creek Park Athletic Field Turf Replacement - Award of Contract No . 9890-2 (26P11)
11. a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 (rehabilitation of deteriorated facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because this project results in no expansion of an existing use and has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment;
b) Approve the project plans and specifications;
c) Find the bid submitted by Moalej Builders, Inc. to be non-responsive; d) Award Contract No. 9890-2 to Los Angeles Engineering Inc. for the total bid price of $2,445,000 for the Bonita Creek Park Athletic Field Turf Replacement project, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract; e) Approve a Purchase Agreement with FieldTurf USA, Inc. for Bonita Creek Park Athletic Field Turf Replacement Materials for a total not -to-exceed amount of $1,177,255.72 for the synthetic turf materials and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement; and
f) Establish a contingency of $244,500 ( 10% of the total bid) to cover the cost of unforeseen work not included in the original contract.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Location Map
Attachment B - Purchase Agreement
September 22, 2026
City Council Meeting
Third Amendment to Lease with Secada Medical, LLC for Use of Suites 470, 485, and 400 at 1201 Dove Street
12. a) Find this matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing facilities) and Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
b) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Third Amendment to Lease between the City of Newport Beach and Secada Medical, LLC (dba Ventris Medical) for use of City Property, office space Suites 400, 470, and 485 located at 1201 Dove Street.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Third Amendment
Attachment B - Original Lease and First and Second Amendments September 22, 2026
City Council Meeting
Amendment No. One to Affordable Housing Loan Agreement with American Family Housing for the Avon River Homekey Project at 1400 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa
13. a) Find this project and the City Council ’s subsequent action are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 ( Existing facilities) and Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because this project has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; b) Approve Budget Amendment No. 27-025, appropriating $262,500 from the Affordable Housing, Restricted Programs unappropriated fund balance for increased expenditures in the Permanent Supportive Housing Account No. 1800011-811055; and
c) Authorize the City Manager to finalize negotiations and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Amendment No. One to the Affordable Housing Loan Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and American Family Housing, LLC, to loan an additional $262,500, utilizing the City of Newport Beach ’s Affordable Housing Fund, to convert the property at 1400 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, into permanent supportive housing, provided the terms of Amendment No. One to the Affordable Housing Loan Agreement are substantially similar with the Agreement attached hereto, which terms shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney ’s Office, and to take any other action necessary to implement Amendment No. One, including, but not limited to, approving and executing additional documents related thereto.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Amendment No. One
Attachment B - Staff Report, dated December 10, 2024
Attachment C - Request Letter from AFH
Attachment D - Budget Amendment
September 22, 2026
City Council Meeting
MISCELLANEOUS
Acceptance of the State of California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant PT27109
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;
b) Authorize the City Council to accept a $497,000 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program award granted to the Newport Beach Police Department by the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety; and
c) Approve Budget Amendment No. 27-020 increasing Newport Beach Police Department revenue estimates and expenditure appropriations by $497,000.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Budget Amendment
Attachment B - OTS Grant Agreement
Planning Commission Agenda for the September 17, 2026, Meeting15.
Receive and file.
PC Agenda
7.0_Tentative Agenda
PC Action Report
ACTION: MOVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR, EXCEPT FOR
THOSE ITEMS REMOVED
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
September 22, 2026
City Council Meeting
CURRENT BUSINESS
Resolution No. 2026-86: Approving a 180-Day Wait Period Exception Pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224 for the Appointment of Retired Annuitant Justin Carr as an Extra Help Retired Annuitant
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;
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-86, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Approving a 180-Day Wait Period Exception Pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224 for the Appointment of Retired Annuitant Justin Carr as an Extra Help Retired Annuitant; and c) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a Post Retirement Temporary Employment Agreement with Justin Carr for Assistant Fire Chief Services, with an effective date of October 5, 2026, and a term date of December 25, 2026.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2025-26, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
17. a) Hold a public hearing to receive comments on the Program Year 2025-26 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report;
b) Find this activity exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and Section 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; c) Approve the Program Year 2025-26 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report; and
d) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to submit the Program Year 2025-26 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report to the U .S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Draft PY2025-26 CAPER
September 22, 2026
City Council Meeting
IV. 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
V. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - INITIATION OF LITIGATION
18. Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(4): 2 matters.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
EXISTING LITIGATION
19. Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1): 2 matters.
A. City of Newport Beach v. Newport Beach Stewardship Association & Newport Beach Stewardship Association v. Lena Shumway et al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2026-01559183
B. City of Newport Beach et al. v. Robert Page et al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2026-01580961
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Written Comments Received on Agenda and Non -Agenda Items after Agenda Posting
02 - Correspondence
Written Comments
Correspondence from Sept 18 Meeting
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