From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: October 08, 2026 10:14 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Notice- Hazardous Conditions and Need for Immediate Mitigation From: Denys Oberman <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2026 10:13:49 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Dept - City Council <[email protected]>; Jurjis, Seimone <[email protected]>
Cc: City Clerk's Office <[email protected]>; Denys Oberman <[email protected]>
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FOR THE PUBLIC RECORD
Council Members and StaffIn follow up to my prior email, I am hereby confirming the following:
As anticipated and voiced in our prior requests, the Ocean DID surge and flooded the oceanfront boardwalk between west 12th and 15th streets, and into the oceanfront properties and back alleyways and roads. This just happened in the past 30-40 minutes.
We called the NBPD with a call for service, and they said, “they are working on it”. We see no workers in the area.
There were two Police officers in a car and 12th street and they said, “there is nothing we can do”. Why did they not call for Munic services or CERT-type help to at least get some cones out to detour pedestrians and bikes.
We have been repeatedly run in circles by the City as to who to call for Protection. Perhaps the City does not know…This is unacceptable.
Had the burm previously constructed been extended as we have been requesting and as was previously done in a portion of the Peninsula, this safety hazard and damage would not have occurred.
It needs to be taken care of tonight or tomorrow morning, There is no excuse why the City did not take timely and reasonable measures to protect public safety and our properties.
Thank you
Denys H Oberman
Resident and Community stakeholder
Regards,
Denys H. Oberman, CEO
OBERMAN Strategy and Financial Advisors
19200 Von Karman Ave, 6th Floor
Irvine, CA 92612
Tel (949) 476-0790
Cell (949) 230-5868
Email: [email protected]
www.obermanassociates.com
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From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: October 08, 2026 9:19 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Notice of Hazardous Conditions and Request for Immediate Mitigation From: Denys Oberman <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2026 9:18:46 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office <[email protected]>
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Please enter this correspondence into the public record in connection with the Oct 13 Council meeting.
Thank you.
Regards,
Denys H. Oberman, CEO
OBERMAN Strategy and Financial Advisors
19200 Von Karman Ave, 6th Floor
Irvine, CA 92612
Tel (949) 476-0790
Cell (949) 230-5868
Email: [email protected]
www.obermanassociates.com
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From: Denys Oberman <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2026 8:49 PM
To: [email protected]; [email protected] Cc: [email protected]; Denys Oberman <[email protected]> Subject: Notice of Hazardous Conditions and Request for Immediate Mitigation Mayor and Council MembersWe are a group of residents who live on the Oceanfront of Balboa Peninsula.
The City has been aware of the imminent threat of extraordinary ocean surges and flooding associated with approaching hurricanes’El Nino conditions.
In fact, the City is planning a “Study Session”on October 13th to discuss the problem .
Some limited mitigation has been underway at the Balboa Pier. A small stretch of burm was erected up to the walkway at oceanfront and west 12th.
We are alarmed at the rate of surge and rise, getting close to our homes ( which are in one of the widest beach stretches on central Peninsula.
In efforts to address this issue and preserve safety, we have contacted both our Council representative Joe Stapleton, and several members of City staff.
Our District representative Stapleton claimed as recently as this morning that he “did not know anything about what the City is doing”, and further made no offer to initiate contact with the Municipal services/Public Works department to get some immediate action underway. My neighbors and I are astonished at the apparent lack of concern expressed by our Council representative, and including his lack of leadership to facilitate action with the PW/ Municipal Services department.
We were finally able to reach a staff member in Municipal Services who assured us that the City would construct a burm tomorrow/Friday Oct 9th in this area of 12th-13th street and in front of Newport Elementary school.
He confirmed that the City is aware of the storms, the ocean surges, and the expectation that the largest surges and surf was forthcoming by Sat morning.
We understand that the City Council may be preoccupied with the upcoming elections, but adequate proactive measures NEED TO BE TAKEN IMMEDIATELY to ensure the safety and security of residents, and public at large.
This is yet one more example substantiating residents’ concern that the City leadership is unwilling /unable to proactively address legitimate public safety concerns.
We have been taking photos , and also encourage each and all of you to actually see for yourself the threat and the importance of timely action.
Denys H Oberman
Resident and Community leader
Regards,
Denys H. Oberman, CEO
OBERMAN Strategy and Financial Advisors
19200 Von Karman Ave, 6th Floor
Irvine, CA 92612
Tel (949) 476-0790
Cell (949) 230-5868
Email: [email protected]
www.obermanassociates.com
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From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: October 11, 2026 2:05 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Public Comment
Attachments: E-mail - High Tide Warning - Recommendations - 10-08-2026.pdf From: Ad lever <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2026 2:04:53 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office <[email protected]>
Subject: Public Comment
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Hello,
Please have that attached, from the City's Harbor Dept., included with the agenda/public comment, for the City Council Meeting of 10/13/2026.
Thank you,
Adam
From: Newport Beach Harbor Department <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2026 3:34 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Preparing for Elevated Tide Levels in Newport Harbor October 8, 2026
SUBJECT: Preparing for Elevated Tide Levels in Newport Harbor To Those Who Enjoy Newport Harbor:
We have observed several high tides well in excess of predictions in the last 60 days. In anticipation of continued high tides, I’d like to call your attention to concerns associated with elevated tide levels in Newport Harbor.
Elevated water levels can:
• Put docks, gangways, pilings, cleats and shore connections under greater strain. • Cause boats to ride higher and potentially lift over or pull against dock lines and mooring tackle.
• Allow boats to surge, yaw or collide with neighboring vessels. • Submerge electrical cords, shore-power connections, fuel systems, pumps and other equipment.
• Flood low-lying docks, access roads, parking areas, storage spaces and shoreline structures. • Make gangways unusually steep or allow them to bind, shift or come off their supports. • Increase the effects of wind, wakes, swell and storm surge when they occur at the same time. • Carry floating debris into slips and channels.
• Create electrical-shock, slip-and-fall, drowning and navigation hazards.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has previously noted that measured high tides at Newport Beach exceeded predictions by approximately 6–7 inches, illustrating why users should not rely only on the published astronomical tide prediction. Our own observations at the Balboa Yacht Basin Tide Gauge have indicated tides 12-14 inches above predictions in the last 30 days.
Recommended precautions for all harbor users
Before the highest tides:
1. Inspect your boat, slip, dock and mooring in person. Check for chafed lines, loose shackles, damaged cleats, worn fenders, deteriorated floats and obstructions.
2. Keep bilge pumps operational. Test automatic and manual pumps, verify that discharge hoses are clear and confirm that batteries are charged.
3. Remove or secure loose property. Stow cushions, coolers, tools, sails, portable fuel containers, ladders, paddleboards, dinghies and other items that could float away or damage neighboring property.
4. Check electrical equipment. Keep shore-power connections, extension cords, battery chargers and electrical devices above expected water levels. Do not handle electrical equipment while standing in water.
5. Photograph the condition of your property before the event and keep records of any damage.
6. Make an emergency contact plan. Ensure the Harbor Department, marina office, dockmaster and your insurer have current contact information and that someone can inspect the vessel if you are away.
7. Monitor conditions several times daily. Use NWS coastal advisories (forecast.weather.gov) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Newport Beach tide station (tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov), which provides tide predictions and water-level information for Newport Bay entrance.
Mooring permittees
Mooring holders should pay particular attention to the entire mooring system—not just the pennants:
• Inspect the mooring buoy, pennants, chafe gear, thimble, shackles, swivels, chain, sinker and connection points.
• Replace visibly worn or undersized lines and add chafe protection where lines pass through hawseholes or rub against cleats.
• Use appropriately sized lines and fenders, but do not create a rigid arrangement that prevents the boat from rising and falling with the water.
• Confirm that the boat cannot swing into pilings, docks, seawalls or nearby vessels at the expected water level and under wind or wake conditions. • Remove unnecessary weight and secure hatches, lockers and deck equipment. • If the vessel is small, lightly built or unattended, arrange for a responsible person to check it during each high-tide cycle.
• Contact the Harbor Department before making any change to the authorized mooring configuration. Do not relocate or modify a mooring without approval.
Dock permittees and private dock owners
Dock owners and permittees should:
• Inspect pilings, brackets, floats, hinges, rollers, cleats and connections to shore. • Confirm that floating docks can travel freely on their piles and are not obstructed by debris, utility lines, stairs or adjacent structures.
• Check that gangways have adequate clearance and will not become trapped, excessively steep or disconnected as the dock rises.
• Secure gangways and shore connections as designed; do not improvise with unsafe ropes or temporary supports.
• Verify that dock boxes, storage lockers, hose reels, electrical pedestals and lighting are secured and rated for wet conditions.
• Remove objects that could block float movement or damage neighboring docks. • Inspect for undermining, erosion, settlement, exposed anchors and damage around shoreline attachments.
• Keep people off a dock that is visibly unstable, overloaded, electrically compromised or being overtopped.
Any structural damage, failure of a piling, broken connection or electrical hazard should be reported promptly to the appropriate harbor or marina authority and addressed by qualified professionals.
Anyone storing boats in Newport Harbor
For boats stored afloat:
• Do not leave the vessel unattended if it has known leaks, weak mooring hardware, deteriorated lines or unreliable bilge pumps.
• Close and latch hatches and ports, secure the engine compartment and verify that cockpit drains are clear.
• Make sure fenders are positioned for the likely direction of movement and that lines allow controlled vertical movement.
• Check that dinghies and tenders are securely tied and cannot become floating debris. • Avoid boarding during flooding, strong current, unstable gangways or electrical hazards.
For boats stored on trailers or land:
• Keep the trailer, wheels, brakes and tow vehicle outside areas that may flood. • Do not assume a parking lot or storage area is safe merely because it is above the normal high tide; unusual water levels, drainage backup and wave overtopping can reach low areas. • Remove or elevate valuable equipment, spare parts, batteries, electronics and personal property.
• Follow the storage facility’s evacuation or relocation instructions.
During the elevated-tide period
• Avoid walking or driving through moving or unknown-depth water. • Do not drive around barricades.
• Do not board or work on a vessel during lightning, heavy surf, unstable dock conditions or suspected electrical contact.
• Report floating debris, damaged docks, parted mooring lines, fuel spills or vessels in distress immediately.
• Call 911 for immediate danger; contact the Harbor Department or marina management for non-emergency maintenance and property issues.
The most important preparation is to treat the predicted tide as a baseline, not a guaranteed maximum. NOAA notes that observed water levels can differ from predictions, and coastal flooding can occur when elevated water levels coincide with high tide, wind, swell or drainage limitations (tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov).
These are general safety measures, not a substitute for the City’s, marina operator’s, dock engineer’s or insurer’s requirements.
Sincerely,
Paul Blank
City of Newport Beach Harbormaster
Harbor Department
City of Newport Beach
[email protected]
949-270-8159
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: October 12, 2026 3:16 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Letter for the mayor and City Council meetings prior to Tuesday, October 13th meeting
From: Lisa Kassel <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2026 3:14:57 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office <[email protected]>
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October 12, 2026
TO: Mayor Lauren Kleiman; Mayor Pro Tem Noah Blom; Councilmembers Joe Stapleton, Michelle Barto, Erik Weigand, Robyn Grant, and Sara J. Weber
RE: REQUEST FOR A COMPREHENSIVE BEACH RESTORATION AND PROTECTION PLAN Dear Mayor Kleiman and Councilmembers,
We sincerely thank the City for its recent emergency response, particularly authorizing Beador Contractors to bring in sand and construct protective berms near 57th and 58th Streets early Sunday morning. That effort provided important protection for our homes and peace of mind for residents.
We also commend the Beador Construction team for its hard work and swift action during this critical response.
We would now welcome clarity on the next steps: How will the City restore and maintain our beaches, strengthen coastal protection, and respond more quickly to future threats?
OUR REQUESTS FOR THE PATH FORWARD
1. Restore our beaches as quickly as possible. Replenish sand near 48th–51st Streets, 57th–58th Streets, and vulnerable areas of the Balboa Peninsula.
2. Develop lasting solutions. Work with coastal engineers to assess ongoing sand replenishment, jetty improvements, and other effective options.
3. Pursue available funding. Seek federal, state, county, and City resources and move planned sand-delivery projects forward promptly.
4. Strengthen emergency readiness. Plan timely berm construction, ample sandbags, clear alerts, and assistance for older and vulnerable residents.
5. Share a clear plan. Outline responsible agencies, funding, milestones, and schedules for beach restoration and maintenance.
WE APPRECIATE THE RESPONSE AND HOPE TO LEARN FROM THE TIMELINE • Timing of protection. El Niño concerns arose in August, and the Governor issued an emergency proclamation September 21. Flooding occurred Thursday and Friday, while protective sand work near our homes took place Sunday. Could the City explain this timeline and how future responses may be accelerated?
• Impact on residents. Earlier measures may have reduced erosion, risks to property, and the considerable anxiety felt throughout the neighborhood. • Support for neighbors. Some residents in their 80s and 90s relied on neighbors for assistance, and sandbag supplies reportedly ran out Friday. We hope future plans will address these needs.
OUR BEACHES ARE VITAL TO NEWPORT BEACH
Our beaches protect homes and businesses and support tourism, City revenue, property values, and our community’s identity. Families return summer after summer to enjoy this coastline. Investing in its protection benefits everyone.
We value the emergency steps already taken and hope they will be the beginning of a sustained effort. What is the long-term plan to restore and maintain the beaches, and how will the City ensure timely action going forward?
We would appreciate a written response outlining current measures, longer-term options, funding opportunities, and an anticipated schedule.
Sincerely,
The Kassel Family
Lisa Dan & Kevin
5705 Seashore Drive
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Lisa Hope Kassel
[email protected]