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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 4:00 PM REVISED AGENDA
OCTOBER 13, 2026
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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
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
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October 13, 2026
City Council Meeting
I. ROLL CALL - 4:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Pastor Adam Feichtmann, Redeemer Presbyterian Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of $12.5 Million Check from the Library Foundation of Newport Beach for Witte Hall
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III. STUDY SESSION
Staff will present an update on the City’s ocean-facing beaches following concerns about sand loss. The presentation will review the history of sand nourishment and shoreline structures, current conditions along the City’s coastline, and proposed plans and ongoing efforts to replenish sand in selected shoreline areas.
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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
IV. MATTERS WHICH COUNCILMEMBERS HAVE ASKED TO BE PLACED ON A
FUTURE AGENDA (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
1. Consider reviewing the City’s Integrated Pest Management Policy and exploring to eliminate the spraying of synthetic herbicides in parks and greenbelt areas citywide. (Councilmember Weigand)
2. Consider implementing fixed security cameras at the harbor entrance, seeking assistance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Coast Guard and Orange County Sheriff’s Department. (Councilmember Weigand)
October 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 - 14). 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.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes for the September 22, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting, and Minutes for the September 18, 2026, Special City Council meeting. 2026-09-22 CC Minutes
2026-09-18 CC Minutes-Special
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
Resolution No. 2026-87: Resolution of Intention to Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Granting Non-Exclusive Commercial Solid Waste and Divertible Materials Handling Franchises to OC Construction & Clean Up Corp.
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) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-87, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Declaring Its Intention to Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Granting Non-Exclusive Commercial Solid Waste and Divertible Materials Handling Franchises.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Sample 2020 Non-Exclusive Commercial Solid Waste Franchise Agreement
October 13, 2026
City Council Meeting
Resolution No. 2026-88, Authorizing the Use of the City’s Official Seal as Part of a Collaboration with Hoag Hospital to Wrap a City Fire Department Ambulance with Pinktober Wrap in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-88, Authorizing the Use of the City’s Official Seal as Part of a Collaboration with Hoag Hospital to Wrap a City Fire Department Ambulance with Pinktober Wrap in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution
4. Resolution No. 2026-89: Amending City Council Policy F-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) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-89, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Amending Council Policy F-14, Contract Procurement and Authority to Contract, to Update Provisions Related to Consumer Price Index Adjustments and Claims Resolution.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Redline of Council Policy F-14
October 13, 2026
City Council Meeting
Resolution No. 2026-90: Accepting a Grant from the State of California, Division of Boating and Waterways for the Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Program (SAVE)
5. a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; b) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-90, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Accepting a Grant from the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways for the Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Program (SAVE); and c) Approve Budget Amendment No. 27-026 recognizing $50,000 in grant revenue from the California Division of Boating and Waterways (13501-431385-G2745) and appropriating $50,000 to Account No. 13501-980000-G2745 and $5,000 to Account No. 10001-980000-G2745 Abandoned Watercraft Abatement.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Budget Amendment
Resolution No. 2026-93: Ratifying the Proclamation of a Local Emergency Issued on October 9, 2026
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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. 2026-93: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, (i) Ratifying the Proclamation of a Local Emergency Issued on October 9, 2026, by City Manager Seimone Jurjis, the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Newport Beach, and (ii) Approving the Authorizing Certain Actions Relating Thereto.
Staff Report
Attachment A- Resolution
October 13, 2026
City Council Meeting
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
6. Witte Hall - Notice of Completion for Contract No. 7444-3 (19F11) 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
Crean Mariners Branch Library Fire Line Replacement - Award of Contract No. 10165-1 (26F02)
7. a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) 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 the project plans and specifications;
c) Award Contract No. 10165-1 to Elegant Construction Inc. for the total bid price of $352,500 for the Crean Mariners Branch Library Fire Line Replacement project, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract; and d) Establish a contingency of $35,000 (approximately 10% of the total bid) to cover the cost of unforeseen work not included in the original contract.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Location Map
October 13, 2026
City Council Meeting
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Traffic Signal Rehabilitation Project - Award of Contract No. 10209-1 (27T01)
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) Approve the project plans and specifications;
c) Award Contract No. 10209-1 to International Line Builders, Inc. for the total bid price of $847,324 for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Traffic Signal Rehabilitation Project, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract; and d) Establish a contingency of $212,000 (approximately 25% of total bid) to cover the cost of including necessary field exploration work and the purchase of the long lead-time equipment for a new four-way signal on Via Lido between the Lido Marina and Lido Plaza, as well as any unforeseen work in the original contract.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Location Map
Attachment B - Support Letter
Amendment No. Three to On-Call Plumbing Maintenance and Repairs Services with Verne’s Plumbing, Inc.
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;
b) Approve Amendment No. Three to the On-Call Maintenance / Repair Services Agreement with Verne's Plumbing, Inc., for Plumbing Services, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $350,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amendment; and
c) Authorize the termination of the On-Call Maintenance and Repair Services Agreement with Pacific Plumbing of Southern California (dba Pacific Plumbing of Santa Ana).
Staff Report
Attachment A - Amendment No. Three
October 13, 2026
City Council Meeting
Approval of Equipment Replacement Purchase Orders for Two Ford Transit Vans, One John Deere Backhoe Loader, One Ram-Jet Vactor Truck, and Three Toyota Tacoma Pick-up Trucks
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 Purchase Order for two Ford Transit HR 350 EL Vans from A-Z Bus Sales Inc. for a total amount of $236,431;
c) Approve a Purchase Order for one John Deere backhoe loader from Coastline Equipment of Long Beach for a total amount of $181,422; d) Approve a Purchase Order for one Ram-Jet Vactor Truck from Haaker Equipment for a total amount of $658,800;
e) Approve a Purchase Order for three Toyota Tacoma Pick-up Trucks from RP Automotive for a total amount of $167,308; and
f) Authorize a contingency of $62,000 (approximately 5% of the total quotes) to cover the cost of unforeseen changes to the current quotes.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Bid Results RFB 27-09
Attachment B - Vehicle and Equipment Quotes
Professional Services Agreement with Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin for Hearing Adjudication Services
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; and
b) Approve an exception to bidding and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a professional services agreement with Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin for Hearing Adjudication Services, in an amount not to exceed $187,500, for a term ending June 30, 2028.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Agreement
October 13, 2026
City Council Meeting
MISCELLANEOUS
Budget Amendment to Accept a Grant from the California Library Literacy Services and Appropriate Funds to the Library’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget
12. 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 a grant in the amount of $46,456 from the California Library Literacy Services and approve Budget Amendment No. 27-024 to increase expenditures by the same amount in Division 01060604 (Literacy).
Staff Report
Attachment A - Budget Amendment
13. Appointment to the Finance Committee
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) Appoint Brinson Lingenfelter to fill the unscheduled vacancy on the Finance Committee for a term beginning immediately upon appointment and expiring June 30, 2028.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Finance Committee Application
Annual Review of Visit Newport Beach Audited Financial Statements and Expenditure Report
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) Receive and file.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Audited Financial Statements
Attachment B - Expenditure Compliance Report
ACTION: MOVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR, EXCEPT FOR
THOSE ITEMS REMOVED
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
October 13, 2026
City Council Meeting
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2026-17: Approving the Fairway Three Development Agreement (PA2025-0019)
15. a) Conduct a public hearing;
b) Find this project is not subject to further environmental review pursuant to Section 21083.3 of the California Public Resources Code (PRC) and Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines because the project is consistent with the previously certified Program Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2023060699); and c) Introduce Ordinance No. 2026-17, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Approving a Development Agreement for a 78-unit Residential Development for the Property located at 1 Clubhouse Drive (PA2025- 0019), and pass to second reading on October 27, 2026.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Ordinance
Attachment B - PC Staff Report dated September 17, 2026 Attachment C – PC Draft Meeting Minutes
Attachment D - PC Resolution No. PC2026-025
Attachment E - Public Comment
October 13, 2026
City Council Meeting
Resolution No. 2026-91: Appeal of Action Confirming Surrender of Five Crowns Restaurant Limited Term Permit (PA2023-0202)
16. a) Conduct a de novo public hearing;
b) Find this action is not subject to 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 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly .
Additionally, this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15321 under Class 21 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 which exempts actions by regulatory agencies to revoke or terminate a permit or land use entitlements; and
c) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-91: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Denying an Appeal and Upholding the Planning Commission’s Decision Confirming Voluntary Surrender of a Limited Term Permit to Allow a Temporary Outdoor Dining Area with Live Entertainment Located at 3801 East Coast Highway (PA2023-0202) and Confirming Resolution No. 2025-18 Presents No Live Controversy.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Draft Resolution
Attachment B - Planning Commission Staff Report, September 17, 2026 Attachment C - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, September 17, 2026 Attachment D - Appeal
Attachment E - Materials Submitted by Appellant
October 13, 2026
City Council Meeting
VII. CURRENT BUSINESS
Resolution No. 2026-92: Denying a Request to Waive City Council Policy L-2 (Driveway Approaches) to Allow Vehicular Access for a Single-Unit Dwelling Located at 2700 Cliff Drive
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) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-92, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Denying a Request to Waive City Council Policy L-2 (Driveway Approaches) to Allow Vehicular Access for a Single-Unit Dwelling Located at 2700 Cliff Drive; or,
c) Alternatively, adopt Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Waiving City Council Policy L-2 (Driveway Approaches) to Allow Vehicular Access for a Single-Unit Dwelling located at 2700 Cliff Drive.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Alternative Resolution
Attachment C - City Council Policy L-2 -, Driveway Approaches Attachment D - Applicant's Waiver Request Letter
Attachment E - 2700 Cliff Drive Project Plans
Attachment F - Site/Parking Photographs
VIII. 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
IX. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Government Code § 54956.9) (d)(2), (e)(1)): 1 matter
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
EXISTING LITIGATION
19. Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1): 5 matters.
a) 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
b) Newport Beach Stewardship Association v. City of Newport Beach Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2026-01572799
c) Newport Beach Stewardship Association v. City of Newport Beach Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2026-01579137
d) 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
e) City of Newport Beach et al. v. Robert Page et al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2026-01580961
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn in Memory of Brian Olson
Written Comments Received on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items after Agenda Posting
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