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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15 - General Plan Update Steering Committee (GPUSC) Bi-Monthly Update to the City Council and Confirmation of New Appointments to the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC)Q SEW Pp�T CITY OF z NEWPORT BEACH c�<,FORN'P City Council Staff Report September 24, 2024 Agenda Item No. 15 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Seimone Jurjis, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director - 949-644-3232, sjurjis@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Benjamin M. Zdeba, AICP, Planning Manager - 949-644-3253, bzdeba@newportbeachca.gov TITLE: General Plan Update Steering Committee (GPUSC) Bi-Monthly Update to the City Council and Confirmation of New Appointments to the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) ABSTRACT: Since the previous update to the City Council in June 2024, the General Plan Update Steering Committee (Steering Committee) has held two public meetings, the General Plan Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) has held three public meetings, and various subcommittees have collectively held five public meetings. This report provides an update to the City Council on the discussions and actions taken and includes a request to pursue additional technical work related to the Noise Element. In addition, there are two unscheduled vacancies on the Advisory Committee. As directed by Resolution No. 2023-51, the Steering Committee reviewed applications for appointment to fill the unscheduled vacancies and recommends the appointment of two applicants to fill the vacant seats. RECOMMENDATIONS: 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 the report to express concurrence with the General Plan Advisory Committee and the General Plan Update Steering Committee for additional work related to the General Plan Noise Element; and c) Confirm the General Plan Update Steering Committee's recommended appointments of Virginia Anders-Ellmore and Janine Padia to fill the seats on the General Plan Advisory Committee. 116*4 W-IaUfl Al GPUSC Bi-Monthly Update The General Plan Update Steering Committee (Steering Committee) is chaired by Nancy Gardner with Phillip Brown and Kimberly Carter as members. The primary purpose of the Steering Committee is to guide the 30-member General Plan Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) and to report to the City Council. 15-1 GPUSC Bi-Monthly Update to the City Council and Confirmation of New Appointments to the General Plan Advisory Committee GPAC September 24, 2024 Page 2 The City's dedicated website for the General Plan Update is found at www.newportbeachca.gov/gpupdate and provides information on the progress and upcoming events, as well as opportunities for community input and engagement. Attachment A to this report was prepared by Steering Committee Chair Gardner and summarizes some of the notable recent progress made by the Steering Committee and Advisory Committee. Below is a list and recap of each Steering Committee and Advisory Committee meeting held since the previous, June 11, 2024, update to the City Council. The request for additional consultant support related to the Noise Element is discussed under the recap for the July 29, 2024, Advisory Committee meeting, and was supported by the Steering Committee at its August 14, 2024, meeting. Recap of the June 19, 2024, Advisory Committee Meeting • Between this meeting and the prior meeting in late April, the Land Use Subcommittee, Harbor and Bay Subcommittee, and the Safety Subcommittee all convened. o Members of the Land Use Subcommittee identified Advisory Committee Member Susan DeSantis as the chair. The subcommittee reviewed the Land Use Element's Existing Conditions and Background Analysis Report prepared by Dudek and generally supported it to help inform the outreach and engagement efforts. The subcommittee also reviewed and discussed density bonus units, as they relate to the development limits identified in the Housing Element Implementation Program Amendments. o The Harbor and Bay Subcommittee, led by Advisory Committee Member Curtis Black, reviewed the Harbor and Bay Element's Existing Conditions and Background Analysis Report prepared by Dudek. The subcommittee provided feedback while generally supporting the report to help inform the outreach and engagement efforts. o The Safety Subcommittee, led by Advisory Committee Member Nancy Scarbrough, reviewed the Safety Element's Existing Conditions and Background Analysis Report prepared by Dudek. The subcommittee provided feedback while generally supporting the report to help inform the outreach and engagement efforts. • All subcommittee chairs reported out to the full Advisory Committee at the June 19 meeting and received support for their respective efforts. Recap of the June 19, 2024, Steering Committee Meeting • The Steering Committee briefly reviewed the actions of the Advisory Committee and expressed support for the efforts. 15-2 GPUSC Bi-Monthly Update to the City Council and Confirmation of New Appointments to the General Plan Advisory Committee GPAC September 24, 2024 Page 3 Recap of the July 29, 2024, Advisory Committee Meeting • Between this meeting and the prior meeting in June, the Noise Subcommittee convened twice. o The Noise Subcommittee, led by Advisory Committee Member Jim Mosher, met and learned about types of noise complaints from Senior Code Enforcement Officer Monique Navarrete and discussed next steps. o The Noise Subcommittee met again to review a brief memo prepared by Senior Acoustician Dana Lodico from Dudek evaluating the current Noise Element and identifying possible areas for improvement. This memo, dated June 27, 2024, is included as Attachment B to this report. • Noise Subcommittee Chair Mosher reported out to the full Advisory Committee at the July 29 meeting and received support for pursuing the City Council's authorization for the technical work necessary to model and update Figures N1 through N6 related to existing and future noise contours, and to conduct a community noise survey. As the current figures were prepared to reflect the "existing" condition in 2006, the future figures were prepared to reflect the projected condition in 2025, and road segments along the SR 73 Freeway were excluded, the subcommittee and full Advisory Committee agreed that those should be revisited and updated as part of the comprehensive update. It is important to distinguish that updating Figures N1 through N6 would only be related to roadway noise and will not include any changes to the noise emissions from John Wayne Airport's operations, as updated by the City Council in November 2023. The community noise survey is purposed with identifying the ambient sound levels and impact of noise in various community areas that may be attributable to proximate major noise sources. Further study of this item will require an amendment to the agreement with Dudek, the City's consultant for the General Plan Update. Staff will present the amended scope of work for Dudek at a future City Council meeting. The amendment is anticipated to cost an additional $65,000. • The Advisory Committee also reviewed the Implementation Program Analysis, Technical Diagnostic Memo, and the Phase One Outreach Summary. All three documents were received and filed. Recap of the August 14, 2024, Steering Committee Meeting • The Steering Committee briefly reviewed the actions of the Advisory Committee and expressed support for the efforts, including the additional work proposed for the Noise Element, and conducted an open discussion regarding the Housing Element and its implementation to offer clarity to the public on matters such as the Focus Area development limits, Coyote Canyon, and next steps. • The Steering Committee also reviewed applications received in response to the City Clerk's posting of the Notice of Unscheduled Vacancies for two open seats on the Advisory Committee. This component is discussed in more detail under the "Confirmation of Appointments to GPAC" subheading below. 15-3 GPUSC Bi-Monthly Update to the City Council and Confirmation of New Appointments to the General Plan Advisory Committee GPAC September 24, 2024 Page 4 Recap of the September 4, 2024, Advisory Committee Meeting • Between this meeting and the prior meeting in July, City staff worked with the Vision Statement and Outreach Subcommittees virtually through email correspondence. o The Vision Statement Subcommittee provided input on the structure and gave feedback in response to the initial draft version of the updated Vision Statement. o The Outreach Subcommittee reviewed and accepted the strategy for Phase Two of the General Plan Update, as it relates to the Engagement and Outreach Plan. • Dudek and City staff presented the initial draft Vision Statement, including Guiding Values and Priorities. The full Advisory Committee provided pointed feedback. All members in attendance supported allowing Dudek and City staff to make responsive edits and bring back a final version of the initial draft at the next Advisory Committee meeting with the exception of Advisory Committee Member Mosher who voted no on the motion. • Kearns & West presented the Phase Two outreach strategy as a supplement to the original Community Engagement and Outreach Plan. The full Advisory Committee generally supported the strategy. • Lastly, the Advisory Committee took a straw poll to show consensus that it would be beneficial to have Tony Petros of LSA Associates and City Traffic Engineer Brad Sommers present at a future meeting. Potential topics of interest include the 2022 updates to the Circulation Element, the concept of "complete streets" and how it transcends into other elements, as well as potential future updates that may be necessary to the Circulation Element. Outreach and Upcoming Meetings • Engagement and Outreach for Phase One of the General Plan Update process has concluded and is documented in the Phase One Outreach Summary, which has been reviewed by both the Advisory Committee and the Steering Committee, and is included as Attachment C. • The Advisory Committee's Noise Subcommittee is anticipated to convene again in September, with the full Advisory Committee meeting on October 2, 2024. The General Plan Update remains on track to conclude in the summer of 2025. Confirmation of ADDointments to the Advisory Committee As of June 2024, both Matthew Brady and Graham Wahlberg stepped away from their commitments to the Advisory Committee. Accordingly, there were two unscheduled vacancies. The term of the appointment is indefinite, pending the City Council's adoption of the General Plan Update. Pursuant to City Council Policy A-2, Boards, Commissions and Committees, the City Council's new appointees to the Advisory Committee will serve the balance of the unexpired term for each seat. 15-4 GPUSC Bi-Monthly Update to the City Council and Confirmation of New Appointments to the General Plan Advisory Committee GPAC September 24, 2024 Page 5 The City Clerk prepared and posted a Notice of Vacancy on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in the City Clerk's Office, on the bulletin board in the City Council Chambers, and on the City's website, and published it in the Daily Pilot on Saturday, June 29, 2024. As provided in the notice, applications were accepted by the City Clerk's Office until noon on Monday, July 15, 2024. At the conclusion of the application period, seven applications were forwarded to the Steering Committee for review. Appointment Process As authorized by Resolution No. 2023-51 (Attachment D), the Steering Committee is assigned to review the applications. The Steering Committee held a duly noticed public meeting on Wednesday, August 18, 2024, and reviewed the applications. The Steering Committee was not required to comply with procedural or timing requirements set forth in City Council Policy A-2. After consideration of the applications and deliberation at the meeting, the Steering Committee recommends that Virginia Anders-Ellmore and Janine Padia be appointed to the Advisory Committee. The Steering Committee also recommended Rita Goldberg as a backup in the event one of the first two applicants declines or is no longer able to serve. Copies of the applications are attached hereto as Attachment E. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact related to this item. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff recommends the City Council 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, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. NOTICING: The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Council considers the item). ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — GPUSC Memo to the City Council Attachment B — Memo Regarding Dudek's Review of the General Plan Noise Element Attachment C — Phase One Outreach Summary Attachment D — Resolution No. 2023-51 Attachment E — Advisory Committee Applications 15-5 Attachment A GPUSC Memo to the City Council 15-6 REPORT TO COUNCIL We are beginning Phase 2 of the outreach process. An important part of this will be joint sessions with various city commissions and committees to get their specialized perspectives. In addition, there will be workshops where we can begin to get more considered community reaction to various plan aspects. Several analyses have been prepared by Dudek: *The Implementation Program Analysis reviews implementation progress of the current General Plan. Overall, the implementation rate is good. There are some areas where nothing has been done, and part of the process will be to evaluate their current relevance and make suggestions to Council. *The Diagnostic Memo provides brief descriptions of relevant legislation for each element to help GPAC in its efforts. The memo identified one area within the city as meeting the environmental justice classification, but this generated disagreement from many committee members who feel that the data relied on doesn't accurately reflect the area. The consultant will review this. Noise Element: The subcommittee had a presentation by Code Enforcement and an acoustician as well as data from the police department as to types and numbers of noise complaints. On review of the subcommittee report, GPAC feels that because we are using noise contours from 2004 and earlier and because there are coverage gaps (no analysis of the 73 Freeway, for example), it is difficult to make good forecasts for the future. The committee would like the Council to consider authorizing new noise studies. As this is not in the current Dudek contract, staff will provide a cost estimate. The Steering Committee is recommending Janine Padia and Virginia Anders-Ellmore to fill two vacancies on GPAC. Ms. Padia is a real estate consultant. Ms. Anders-Ellmore, a retired nurse, has been attending and participating in GPAC and GPAC subcommittee meetings regularly. We recommend Rita Goldberg as a back-up replacement if there is another resignation. Ms. Goldberg has a background in publishing, served as a city arts commissioner and is on the advisory board for the film festival. 15-7 Attachment B Memo Regarding Dudek's Review of the General Plan Noise Element 15-8 MEMORANDUM To: Ben Zdeba, Principal Planner, City of Newport Beach From: Elizabeth Dickson, AICP, Senior Project Manager, Dudek Dana Lodico, PE, INCE Bd. Cert., Senior Acoustician, Dudek Subject: Review of City of Newport Beach General Plan Noise Element Date: June 27, 2024 Noise is one of eight topics required by California Government Code 65300 et al to be addressed in General Plans. Noise Elements aim to quantify current and projected noise levels from various sources to help inform land use compatibility and identify ways to reduce existing and potential noise impacts. One of the primary tools used to implement the Noise Element is the California Building Code which enforces maximum allowable interior noise levels for new multifamily residential development. Dudek is currently supporting the City of Newport Beach (City) in preparing a comprehensive update to the General Plan. As part of this effort, we have reviewed the City's adopted Noise Element for relevance, completeness, and consistency with the Municipal Code. As a result of this review, we offer the following recommendations and suggestions. Background Section The information included in the Background Section is relevant. We agree that use of the Leq and CNEL metrics are appropriate for a Noise Element. However, language should be added to clarify that the sound levels described in the Background Section (after the definitions of the Leq and CNEL metrics) are meant to be exterior sound level exposures and not interior levels. This includes the statement that sound levels above 45 dBA at night can disrupt sleep. The World Health Organization recommends a sound level of 30 dBA or less inside bedrooms; assuming a standard exterior to interior sound reduction with modern construction and open windows of 15 dB, an exterior sound exposure of 45 dBA would equate to an interior exposure of 30 dBA. Also, we recommend clarifying that the noise levels stated, other than those in second sentence are Leq levels. See suggested text updates in the Summary of Recommendations Section. Context The Context Section is also relevant and thorough. We recommend that the City review the sections describing noise sources within the city to identify any new noise sources that may have been developed since the release of the adopted Noise Element. In addition, depending on the extent of new noise sources, the Community Noise Contour Maps may need to be updated with the current Existing and Forecasted traffic volumes and aircraft contours from John Wayne Airport (JWA). Goals and Policies The noise standards provided are consistent with the Municipal Code limits. We have the following observations and recommendations with regard to completeness and consistency. Text suggestions are provided in the Summary of Recommendations Section of this memorandum. DUDEK 15443 JUNE 2024 15-9 MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: REVIEW OF NEWPORT BEACH NOISE ELEMENT ■ Tables N2 and N3: Due to the differences in metrics being used between the two tables (CNEL in Table N2 and Leq in Table N3), we recommend adding a footnote to Table N3 that newly developed residential uses must also meet the interior Building Code requirement of 45 dBA CNEL/ DNL. ■ Table N3: For land uses that do not include nighttime use, such as schools, museums, and most commercial and industrial uses, nighttime noise limits are unnecessary. We recommend that these are removed or footnoted to only apply to land uses with nighttime use. ■ Table N3, Footnote a: Note that if the standard is raised to meet the ambient, then the standards are essentially allowing a proposed project to increase the ambient sound level by as much as 3 dB. This is in agreement with the Table under N 1.8 for the 55 dBA CNEL sound level, but not for sound levels exceeding 55 dBA CNEL. We recommend that this footnote is updated to be consistent with this table. ■ N 1.8: We recommend that language be updated for clarity. It is unclear whether the CNEL column refers to the existing of future ambient level. N 2.6: The City may want to include mention of other alternative methods, such as quieter pavement, use of solid safety barriers, and other methods. See https://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/182634.aspx for a list of some strategies and associated costs and context that may be appropriate for the City. Summary of Recommendations The following is a summary of our recommendations to the City for updates to the Noise Element: • Background Section: The following is a suggestion of revised text for the last paragraph on page 12-3 (suggested changes are in oiue): Noise environments and consequences of human activities are usually well represented by median noise levels duringthe day, night, or over a 24-hour period. Environmental noise levels are generally considered low when the exterior CNEL is below 55 dBA, moderate in the 55 to 70 dBA range, and high above 70 dBA. Examples of low daytime Leq exterior levels are isolated natural settings that can provide noise levels as low as 20 dBA, and quiet suburban residential streets that can provide noise levels around 40 dBA. Exterior noise levels above 45 dBA Le,, at night can disrupt sleep. Examples of moderate exterior level noise environments are urban residential or semi -commercial areas (typically 55 to 60 dBA Leq) and commercial locations (typically 60 dBA Le,,). People may consider louder environments adverse, but most will accept the higher levels associated with more noisy urban residential or residential -commercial areas (60 to 75 dBA I eq) or dense urban or industrial areas (65 to 80 dBA Leq). Additional examples of sound levels and loudness in indoor and outdoor environments are shown in Table N1. • Context Section: We recommend that the City review the sections describing noise sources within the city to identify any new noise sources that may have been developed since the release of the adopted Noise Element. In accordance with California Government Code 65302 (f), the Noise Element shall analyze and quantify, to the extent practicable, as determined by the legislative body, current and projected noise levels. To meet the intent of State law, the City should consider if there are new noise sources that may influence adopted contours. Given the extent of new noise sources, the Community Noise Contour Maps may need to be updated with the current Existing and Forecasted traffic volumes and aircraft contours from John Wayne Airport (JWA). Assessing changes to the adopted noise contour maps can be approached in a DUDEK 15443 2 JUNE 2024 15-10 MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: REVIEW OF NEWPORT BEACH NOISE ELEMENT number of ways depending on the availability of data and as noted in State law, "to the extent practicable, as determined by the legislative body." ■ Goals and Policy: We recommend the following changes be made: o The following updates to Table N3 are recommended: ■ A footnote added stating that "In addition to the standards given in Table N3, newly developed residential uses must also meet the California Building Code Title 21 requirement of 45 dBA CNEL/ DNL inside homes. This standard may be met with windows in the closed position if the residences is supplied with forced -air ventilation, so as to allow residents to keep windows shut." ■ For land uses in Table N3 that do not include nighttime use, such as schools, museums, and most commercial and industrial uses, nighttime noise limits may be removed or footnoted to only apply to land uses with nighttime use. ■ Footnote a be updated to "If the ambient noise level exceeds the resulting standard, the ambient shall be the standard, so long as the resulting sound level increases do not exceed the standard in the Table under Policy 1.8." o N 1.8 Significant Noise Increases (text) be updated as follows: ■ Require the employment of noise mitigation measures for existing sensitive uses when a significant noise increase is identified. A significant noise increase occurs when there is an increase in the ambient CNEL due to sound produced by new development impacting existing sensitive uses. The CNEL increase that would be considered an impact is shown in the table below for exterior use areas or exterior fagades of residences or other existing sensitive uses. ■ The table heading should be updated to either "Existing Ambient CNEL (dBA)" or "Future CNEL (dBA)" depending on the City's intentions. o In Policy N 2.6, The City may want to include mention of other alternative methods, such as quieter pavement, use of solid safety barriers, and other methods. See https://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/182634.aspx for a list of some strategies and associated costs and context that may be appropriate for the City. DUDEK 15443 3 JUNE 2024 15-11 Attachment C Phase One Outreach Summary 15-12 F] ewp rt, �gether. PRASE ONE OUTREACH SUMMARY City of Newport Beach General Plan Update Prepared by Kearns & West, in consultation with Dudek JULY 2024 15-13 V HOW WILL THE HOW CAN YC " GENERAL PLAN INVOLVED? AFFECT ME? The General Plan Ul, The General Plan affects every provides an opport community membc !^ person in Newport Beach by weigh in on the city shaping the places where we live, encourage you to to work, and play over the next 20 the many opportunic years. It is essential that the General participate, including ��r \ Plan reflect the community's needs the website, visiting a and desires so that Newport Beach attending an open hoi grows and is preserved according completing online sury to a shared vision for the future. . y , Ar ., www.newportbe� ,i-rssss /t'' V BAN? ulide ,e 60 000 i I 15-14 Table of Contents Executive Summary 01 Getting the Word Out 04 Digital Engagement 05 Pop -Up Outreach 10 Collaboration with the 24 General Plan Advisory Committee �lewport, �gether. 15-15 ti+ !Rr I� ,ST SECTION 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Newport Beach (City) has embarked on a comprehensive General Plan Update process. The success of the General Plan Update relies on the involvement of community members, residents, property owners, and other stakeholders in shaping and forming the vision, goals, and policies of the General Plan. The City is committed to conducting a transparent, inclusive, and meaningful planning process that values your input. This document summarizes phase one outreach conducted for the Newport Beach General Plan Update. Phase one of outreach, March 15 to June 12, 2024, focused on Background Analysis and Visioning (see Figure 1). Specific sections of the summary include: This Executive Summary, including an overview of a General Plan, outreach types, engagement reach, and key themes A General Plan contains goals that set values and direction, policies that guide decision -making, and programs to Getting the Word Out, including paid carry out the actions advertisement, social media, and needed to notification types Digital Engagement through Newport, Together website, including visitors and online survey contributors Pop -Up Outreach, including a schedule, locations, and key themes Collaboration with the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC), including subcommittee reports About the General Plan Update A General Plan is a long-term document that guides future development and is the foundation for decision -making for a community's physical development. State law requires the General Plan, which local governments use to make decisions about land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and parks, among other issues (see Appendix A). While planning horizons vary, the General Plan typically sets the direction for the next 20-30 years. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 15-17 Outreach Types and Engagement Reach Phase one outreach was designed to be varied in depth, impact, and reach to allow community members to participate in the planning process in ways that suit their interest level and availability. Outreach types for phase one included: Collaborating with the GPAC and GPAC subcommittees Digital engagement through the Newport, Together Website Pop-up outreach events in the Newport Beach community Project team and City staff setting up for a pop-up event at Marina Park for a local High School water polo tournament. Through pop-up events and digital engagement, 5,987 community members were engaged. In addition, 45,158 residents were reached with notifications and paid advertisements. 2 NEWPORT. TOGETHER. 15-18 Overall Key Themes Throughout phase one outreach, key themes were identified based on community feedback at pop-up events and digital engagement. Key themes are listed below. See Sections 3 (Digital Engagement), 4 (Pop-up Outreach), and 5 (Collaboration with GPAC) for details on additional input received. Maintain and enhance the character and charm of Newport Beach. Maintain and invest in beach and harbor maintenance. Improve docking space and reevaluate docking fees. Support and invest in bringing in more local, small businesses, especially along the Pacific Coast Highway. WE'RE HERE V BACKGROUND ANALYSIS + VISIONING S,m 2023-Spring2024 Community Engagement and Outreach Plan Research and Data Analysis Online Survey GPAC + GPUSC Meetings Pop-up Events Mailers Youth Engagement Paid Advertisements • Development of General Plan • Online Survey • GPAC + GPUSC Meetings • Pop-up Events • Mailers Limit the development of high -density buildings and maintain the village -like feel. Love the City programs; increase City programs, especially for families with children. Improve the local parks and create more dog parks. Invest in more community amenities, such as a community pool and pickleball courts. Improve parking accessibility along the beach. Make Newport Beach more accessible and walkable. QHASO 3 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) Spring 2025 Environmental Analysis Virtual Open House In -Person Open House WEBPAGE, DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT, SOCIAL MEDIA, NEWSLETTERS FIGURE L PHASES OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 15-19 SECTION 2 GETTING THE WORD OUT During Phase One of outreach, various notification methods were used to reach the Newport Beach audience. Advertisements in local newspapers and collaborative efforts with the City's marketing team were used to announce pop-up events strategically, share information about the General Plan Update, and publicize opportunities to get involved for residents, business owners, and community members. As shown in Tables 1 and 2, as of June 12, advertisements, social media, and notifications have reached 45,158 residents, community members, and stakeholders. TABLE 1. PAID ADVERTISEMENTS Stu News March 29 to April 29 22,950 Daily Pilot March 29 to April 29 11,886 Daily Pilot March 31 33,000 TABLE 2. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram 4 March 22, April 4, 4,910 April 10, April 17 Facebook 4 March 22, April 4, 1,374 April 10, April 17 Other Notification Methods City Manager's Friday Newsletters on March 15 and May 17 reached 4,083 residents. A circulating graphic on the City of Newport Beach website homepage directed 217 visitors to the Newport, Together website. E 00 1 Notifications have reached 45,158 residents, community members, and stakeholders. 4 NEWPORT. TOGETHER. GETTING THE WORD OUT 15-20 SECTION 3 DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT - NEWPORT, TOGETHER WEBSITE A dedicated website was launched to inform the community about the General Plan Update process and offer ongoing ways to get engaged. The website was designed in collaboration with City staff and the GPAC outreach subcommittee. Newport, Together was announced to the community on March 15, 2024, via the City Manager's Friday Newsletter. As of June 12, the website has had 5,527 visitors. A comprehensive list of the website sections and resources can be found in Appendix B. We Want to Hear From You! As part of the Newport, Together website, an online questionnaire and interactive map were launched on March 15, 2024, to capture what is essential to community members. The questionnaire and map were designed as additional tools to define Newport's vision for the future collaboratively. The following section presents a summary of key themes and responses as of June 12, 2024. Community member scanning website QR at pop-up event to learn more and provide input via the online questionnaire �ewpor , oge ere F- DIGITAL ENGAGEM 15-21 0 C1RM J Online Questionnaire The questionnaire has three open-ended questions about ✓ participants' picture of the next 20 years in Newport Beach, what ✓ they would like to see added, and three things they love about living, ✓ working, or recreating in the city. As of June 12, the questionnaire had received 72 responses. When you picture Newport Beach in the next 20 years, what are three words you would use to describe it? Top Five Words: Clean, Beautiful, Sustainable, Safe, Vibrant. Participants described their picture of Newport Beach in three words (See Figure 2). 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TOGETHER. 15-22 » What would you like to see in Newport Beach that isn't here today? Participants shared their thoughts and ideas for additions to their community. The following are the primary themes: • Electrification and Sustainability: Install electric vehicle (EV) chargers, move towards electrification of houses and buildings, limit single -use plastics, and educate the community on local products. • Public Transportation: Increase frequency and stops of current transportation; add transportation routes to connect all parts of the city, including the peninsula and airport; limit beach parking to encourage transportation. • Open Spaces, Parks, and Recreation: Clean up the north end of Back Bay; create more recreation and sports facilities, such as pickleball courts and running tracks; and create family —and community -oriented spaces for all to enjoy. • Bike and Pedestrian Safety: Add protected and dedicated bike lands; limit e-bikes; connect southern beaches. • Reduce Noise: Decrease noise on high -traffic roads; monitor noise from the airport. • Restaurants and Entertainment: Add beachfront entertainment, high -quality restaurants, and more outdoor dining. • Other: Create opportunities to reduce homelessness, such as shelters; add dog beaches; foster transparent communication between the City and community; maintain Newport Beach. » What are three things you love about living, working, or recreating in Newport Beach? 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PLACES/THINGS I LOVE Parks, Recreation, and Nature: Upper Newport Bay Regional Park, nature trails and parks, Beachfront and Irvine Terrace Park playgrounds, Back Bay Trails Beaches and Community Resources: There are accessible beaches, a public library, Bayside Beach, and a ferry between Balboa Island and Newport Peninsula. Villages and Neighborhoods: Lido Village, Balboa Island, Spider Island Arts and Culture: Newport Theater, Sherman Library and Gardens Other: Legacy restaurants near the beach and bay, a feeling of community, the John Wayne (SNA) Airport General Comment Opportunity Area 23.3% **4 To Improve FIGURE 4, INTERACTIVE MAP WITH PARTICIPANT MARKERS. 53.3 % Places/Things I Love FIGURE5, INTERACTIVE MAP RESPONSES 8 NEWPORT. TOGETHER. 15-24 TO IMPROVE Airport: Protect residential areas and do not expand the airport; limit noise. Beaches: Preserve beaches and reduce erosion. Bicycle Safety and Access: Improve bike lanes; convert MacArthur Sidewalk into a bike path; add protected bike lanes, especially around right turn lanes and along PCH. Pedestrian Safety: Add flashing crosswalks and refuge islands; implement red curbs or bulb -outs near crosswalks to reduce parking and blind spots; prioritize walkability. Parking and Traffic: Reduce peninsula congestion; slow traffic on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) between Jamboree and Irvine Terrace; paint curbs red where no parking is allowed; clearer parking signage; encourage rideshares and public transport to the beaches. Redevelopment - Park and Nature: Convert empty lots into open public spaces or parks; add and improve playgrounds; maintain walking paths and viewpoints; consider locations for a community pool Roadways: Reduce noise and traffic density on Balboa Blvd; clear signage on right turns; improve Pacific Coast Highway as through road. Sidewalks: Add lighting along sidewalks (Ocean Blvd and Cameo Highlands); repair uneven paths; create wide sidewalks; add new sidewalks near Crystal Cove Shopping Center. Other: Add bus/trolley loop along Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Coast, and Mariner's Mile; keep small, local businesses and reduce chain stores. OPPORTUNITY AREA Multi -Use Spaces: Develop spaces that include housing, shopping, and office space; limit heights of new buildings; redevelop parking lots near the beach to prioritize shops and restaurants. Housing: Include affordable workforce housing; new development should align with area plans. Parks, Nature, and Recreation: Open a public running track; consider multiple uses for parking lots after hours, such as a roller rink; expand the Arroyo Park playground. Traffic and Density: Add shuttles and buses to transportation system, such as a stop at the Sunset Ridge Parking area; slow traffic on Pacific Coast Highway and add space for pedestrians and cyclists. Other: Maintain the character of Newport Beach. GENERAL COMMENT Noise: Control and limit flight times from the airport; slow traffic to reduce noise in residential areas. Bicycle Safety: Clearer signage around Newport Beach, specifically near Crystal Cove and Poppy. Pedestrian Safety: Consider researching cost-effective alternatives to the `West Coast Highway Improvements and Pedestrian Bridge' project; prioritize slowing traffic to create a safer environment for pedestrian crossings. Traffic: Pacific Coast Highway is high - density; please do not increase the number of lanes; transition Balboa Blvd to fewer lanes and implement calming measures on the amount of through traffic DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT 9 15-25 SECTION 4 POP-UP OUTREACH In collaboration with the GPAC and City staff, six (6) community events were identified for pop-up engagement to hear from a diverse range of Newport Beach residents and community members. Pop-up events are designed to meet the community where and collect feedback from the community in locations they typically visit instead of gathering community members in a designated place. As Phase One focused on Background Analysis and Visioning, the activities for each pop-up event emphasized hearing what residents and community members love about their city, what they would ask to stay the same or change, and what they would add to the city's future. The pop-up schedule is presented in Table 3. The following section provides an overview of each activity and available materials, the number of community members engaged, and key themes heard. Additional input can be found in Appendix C. TABLE 3. POP-UP EVENT SCHEDULE Mayor's Egg Race Saturday, March 23 Civic Center Park: 100 Civic Center Dr, Newport Beach 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m Newport Beach Farmers' Market Sunday, March 31 104 McFadden PI, Newport Beach 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Environmental Nature Center - Native Plant Sale Saturday, April 13 1601 E. 16th Street, Newport Beach 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Corona del Mar Farmers' Market Saturday, April 20 3201 CA-1, Corona del Mar 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Central Library Pop -Up Monday, April 22 1000 Avocado Ave, Newport Beach 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Battle in the Bay - Water Polo Games Wednesday, May 22 1600 W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 10 NEWPORT. TOGETHER. 15-26 N, m j%jWVWjW%Wl�l%y IW - W"AlrS. 6SWERAtOL" HOWCARTW v,'gpttpdat—e EE, V • AIN Wha futal ether. EVENT ONE I MARCH 23, 2024 MAYOR'S EGG RACE o= Engagement Activity Families engaged in a rock painting activity where children painted on rocks with chalk markers while their parents were engaged by staff. Participants were asked questions like "What is your favorite thing about Newport Beach/your neighborhood?" or "What do you like to see in your neighborhood?" Staff provided a few options of things community members like to do or places they like to go to help stimulate responses. Photos were taken of the painted rocks to keep track of the images and responses. Number of people engaged 140 ADULTS 100+ CHILDREN Number of People that had heard about the GPU Update 25% 12 NEWPORT. TOGETHER. 15-28 MAYOR'S EGG RACE EVENT THEMES Below are some key themes that emerged from the feedback that participants shared. • Maintaining the character of Newport Beach • Continue to offer city Programs for Children. • Park Improvements, such as adding more shaded areas. • Create opportunities for community involvement for all ages. • Increase restaurant and food options. • Create more parking. • Participants shared that they liked the City's social media presence and communication. Newport Beach families shared thoughts on what they liked or would change in the city. POP-UP EVENT SUMMARY 13 15-29 EVENT TWO I MARCH 31, 2024 NEWPORT BEACH FARMERS' MARKET Engagement Activity Participants engaged in a comment process by putting ideas in up to four (4) jars. Each jar was decorated with a sail and labeled according to category: recreation, harbor & bay, arts & culture, and other. Participants were given a small sail to write on to provide their input. Participants answered the question, "As Newport Beach sails into the future, what would you envision?" and placed their answers in each respective boat. Participants were invited to add thoughts and feedback to as many jars as they wanted. Below are the themes gathered from conversations with participants and written responses. Number of people engaged S O PEOPLE* *Heavy rain impacted the overall attendance at the Farmers' Market thus affecting participant engagement. 14 NEWPORT, TOGETHER. 15-30 NEWPORT BEACH FARMER'S MARKET EVENT THEMES Below are some key themes that emerged from the feedback that participants shared. • Maintaining the character of Newport Beach. • Beach Improvements, including keeping it clean and offering accessible parking • Ensure safety is a key priority • Invest in the harbor and bay, including, more small businesses near the beach, fewer short-term rentals, and more job opportunities �,.... �....}:..:�..��,. ,...�..,...,.,..� ..-�.sire for more public Project team member chatting with Newport Beach residents on hopes and visions for the future of the city. POP-UP EVENT SUMMARY 15 15-31 EVENT THREE I APRIL 13, 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL NATURE CENTER NATIVE PLANT SALE Engagement Activity Participants were able to plant a seed in a small pot. The seeds represented different areas for the City to focus on in the future as it relates to natural resources. Once a seed was selected and planted, participants could take Polaroids with the pots. Staff encouraged participants to take photos of their plants as they grow and tag "NewportTogether" on social media. Number of people engaged 55+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS Participants included residents, specifically with young families, and those who frequently visit the Environmental Nature Center for its various programs. 16 NEWPORT, TOGETHER. 15-32 NEWPORT BEACH FARMER'S MARKET EVENT THEMES Below are some key themes that emerged from the feedback that participants shared. • Create mini -nature reserves in unused lots or center medians. • Create natural playgrounds for kids and families. • Ensure clean water for future generations. • Continue coastal conservation efforts for future generations. • Participants shared their appreciation for the Environmental Nature Center and often visit with their kids. • Creating open spaces and parks near restaurants for families. • Improving parks and bike paths. • Making family programming/City resources more known. Wall of polaroid images depicting each planted seed and idea for the future of the city. " Wu Or the Ir Families planted a seed for the future of Newport Beach and share an idea. POP-UP EVENT SUMMARY 17 15-33 EVENT FOUR I APRIL 20, 2024 CORONA DEL MAR FARMERS' MARKET y Engagement Activity Participants engaged in a comment process by putting ideas in up to four (4) jars. Each jar was decorated with a sail and labeled according to category: recreation, harbor & bay, arts & culture, and other. Participants were given a small sail to write on to provide their input. Participants answered the question, "As Newport Beach sails into the future what would you envision?" and placed their answers in each respective boat. Participants were invited to add thoughts and feedback to as many jars as they wanted. Below are the themes gathered from conversations with participants and written responses. Number of people engaged 70+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS The majority of community members were local Corona del Mar residents, while the rest were frequent visitors to the Newport Beach area. About a quarter of residential participants had heard about the General Plan Update prior to the pop-up event at the Farmers' Market. 18 NEWPORT. TOGETHER. 15-34 CORONA DEL MAR FARMER'S MARKET EVENT THEMES Below are some key themes that emerged from the feedback that participants shared. • Keep the bay accessible for all residents. • Consider parking strategies to encourage shopping along the corridor while protecting the residential neighborhoods, including paid parking, metered parking. • Support for Local Small Businesses • Maintain Corona del Mar's small-town feeling. • Maintain and clean up the beaches. • Increase safety for bikers and drivers. • Make Newport Beach more pedestrian -friendly. • Limit development of high -density buildings. • Appreciation for City Programs. W AM —qql 14 Project team explaining the General Plan Update process and inviting community members to leave a comment. POP-UP EVENT SUMMARY 19 15-35 EVENT FIVE I APRIL 22, 2024 NEWPORT BEACH CENTRAL LIBRARY Engagement Activity Participants engaged in a comment process by putting ideas in up to four (4) jars. Each jar was decorated with a sail and labeled according to category: recreation, harbor & bay, arts & culture, and other. Participants were given a small sail to write on to provide their input. Participants answered the question, "As Newport Beach sails into the future what would you envision?" and placed their answers in each respective boat. Participants were invited to add thoughts and feedback to as many jars as they wanted. Below are the themes gathered from conversations with participants and written responses. Number of people engaged 35 COMMUNITY MEMBERS Those who engaged with the pop-up consisted primarily of Newport Beach residents as well as with residents from surrounding cities such as Irvine who expressed appreciation for the Central Library. 20 NEWPORT, TOGETHER. 15-36 NEWPORT BEACH CENTRAL LIBRARY EVENT THEMES Below are some key themes that emerged from the feedback that participants shared. • Expressed appreciation for community events announced in the Newport Navigator. • Investment and clean up the Back Bay. • Beach Improvements, including more shade and cleanliness. • Incorporation requirements on development, such as incorporate high restrictions, require open spaces. • Limit traffic on Pacific Coast Highway. Project team explaining the General Plan Update process and how the community can get involved. POP-UP EVENT SUMMARY 21 15-37 EVENT SIX I MAY 22, 2024 BATTLE IN THE BAY MR Engagement Activity Participants were tossed a beach ball with questions related to Newport Harbor and Bay written on the ball. When a participant caught the ball, they could answer the question closest to their left thumb. Staff recorded responses and prompted with further questions to engage in deeper conversation. Questions included: What do you like about the Harbor and Bay? What do you want to see changed about the Harbor and Bay? What would you like to see maintained in the Harbor and Bay? Number of people engaged ADULTS AND CHILDREN There was a total of around 450 attendees making the pop-up event one of the highest in levels of engagement with the community. Participants were nearly all Newport Beach residents, and most were younger families with children in the local schools. 22 NEWPORT, TOGETHER. 15-38 BATTLE IN THE BAY EVENT THEMES Below are some key themes that emerged from the feedback that participants shared. • Increase the number of community -building events, such as concerts, volunteer activities. • Create additional community amenities, such as a community pool, pickleball courts, lights for basketball courts. • Maintain and improve parks and recreational facilities, such as dog parks, summer camps, trails. • Beach and harbor maintenance, including water quality and clean u ps. • Improve docking space and fees. • Maintain neighborhoods that have a village -like feel. • Invest in and improve safety measures. • Improve transportation and accessibility, such as a public trolley, free parking, widened sidewalks for pedestrian traffic. • Preserve community identity. Project team and City staff collecting comments and feedback from event attendees. POP-UP EVENT SUMMARY 23 15-39 SECTION 5 COLLABORATION WITH THE GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Coinciding with pop-up outreach and digital engagement, the GPAC subcommittees met to review the Existing Conditions and Background Analysis reports prepared by the consultant team (see Table 4). Meetings were conducted in a hybrid format, virtually on Microsoft Teams and in -person at 100 Civic Center Drive in Newport Beach. Each meeting focused on the background reports prepared by Dudek, the technical consultant team. Following each meeting, an after -action report was created to summarize the key discussion topics and recommendations. The subcommittee's chair presented each after -action report to the whole GPAC at its monthly meeting. Based on the subcommittee's presentation and endorsement, the full GPAC reviews and determines if the background report is ready to be added to the Newport, Together Resource and Document Library on the website. The after -action reports are on the City of Newport Beach's GPAC webpage. TABLE 4. PAC SUBCOMMITTEE SCHEDULE Vision Statement Tuesday, January 30 at 4:30 p.m. Outreach Wednesday, January 31 at 5:00 p.m. Recreation and Natural Resources Wednesday, March 6 at 5:00 p.m. Safety & Harbor and Bay Tuesday, March 12 at 4:00 p.m. Recreation and Natural Resources Wednesday, April 10 at 4:30 p.m. Noise Tuesday, April 23 at 3:00 p.m. Art, Cultural, and Historic Resources Tuesday, April 23 at 4:00 p.m. Land Use Thursday, May 23 at 3:30 p.m. The technical consultant team collected feedback from each subcommittee meeting and after -action reports. Below is a consolidated list of the overall themes of what was heard. The order does not represent priority. 24 NEWPORT. TOGETHER. 15-40 Resilience and Adaptation Balancing nature -based measures and conventional physical infrastructure. Protecting and improving recreational and drinking water quality. • Santa Ana River coordination • Wetland restoration • Groundwater recharge • Groundwater intrusion Beach nourishment and erosion Sea level rise plan Insurance for at -risk properties Mitigating heat island effect (e.g., street paving and roof materials and cooling areas) Consider utilizing adaptation pathways, a strategy of organizing resources and strategies, for implementation of changes or adjustments. Coordination and Communication Internal communication and coordination between departments to create fewer silos Cross-agency/jurisdictional communication and coordination (for implementation, information sharing, data tracking, etc.) Coordination with the school district Facility and equipment sharing Messaging to the community on art events, safety • For hazards, a buddy system may be needed to help with evacuation given the aging population. Technology Technology for public communication and education, while recognizing that some populations will continue to rely on low - tech means of communication Advancing infrastructure • (e.g., City vehicle fleets, EV charging stations, EV boat chargers) Artificial intelligence to assist with implementation tracking Regulating drones and Advanced Air Mobility helicopters Local Regulations Specific Plans are needed to help guide development. Incentives are needed to get existing buildings to make improvements. Coordinating with private properties to implement: • Drought tolerant landscaping • Stabilizing properties in areas at risk of landslide Connectivity Improved bike paths and sidewalks Better connectivity from airport area Connectivity and access to community resources (e.g., parks, beaches) Community Pursue funding for and promote the arts. Identify and protect visual resources. Economics and tourism Wayfinding - knowing where to park, where facilities are (e.g., public restrooms, recreational opportunities) Highlight human and tribal histories and legacy businesses. Housing is needed for first responders. COLLABOARATION WITH GPU ADVISORY COMMITTEE 25 15-41 What's your hop 1 future of Newp HOW WILL THE WHAT IS - _ GENERAL PLAN GENERALP _ AFFECT ME? ether.- b., - ga» /. . Y .newportbeachca.gov/gpupdate r.: w % a a /low PPO � W i Appendices A I General Plan Elements 28 B I Newport, Together Website 29 C I Detailed Input from Pop -Up Events 31 �lewport, �gether. 15-43 APPENDIX A GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS GV`TURAL LgNI) ljSF 28 NEWPORT. TOGETHER. 15-44 APPENDIX B NEWPORT, TOGETHER WEBSITE Let's shape the fuuire of Newport Beach together! ifili WAM -A-4. FV •IM�4F'f 7r�r 61* r- +y 0 4~HM 4 } yiir.. k. wWP L 44 mr- K M 4, .... +r l--- � ti The Newport, Together website includes the following sections: Home, which includes an introduction to the General Plan Update process, quick links to the other site pages, upcoming events and GPAC meetings, a timeline, and frequently asked questions; What is a General Plan, which includes a description of a General Plan, overviews of each General Plan Update element, and the implementation program; FIGURE 6. Newport, Together website homepage. Get Engaged, which describes upcoming and past community events; Resource and Document Library, which includes the 2006 General Plan, recently updated elements, and background analysis reports; An online survey, We Want to Hear from You!, includes a short questionnaire and an interactive map of the city; And opportunities to sign up for the interest list or contact City staff. APPENDIX B 29 15-45 Resource and Document Library The Resource and Document Library is a living library, frequently updated with additional background analysis reports (see Figure 7). Existing Conditions and Background Analysis reports are being prepared, through the lens of resilience, for the adopted General Plan Vision Statement and Implementation Program, and each adopted General Plan element is being updated in the current cycle. These reports assess current information and data, are developed by the City and its consultants, and are reviewed by the GPAC. Reports posted so far include: Home What is a General Plan? dome I Resource a,d document Library Vision Statement Historical Resources Elements Resilience Natural Resources Recreation Element Arts and Cultural Element As of June 12, 2024, the current 2006 General Plan has been downloaded 161 times, the recently updated Circulation Element 39 times, and the Resilience report and the Historical Resources Element report each 13 times. Get Engaged! Resource and Document Library Stay Informed! Contact Us 'A Current Newport Beach General Plan (2006) f; (Click the image for the complete General Plan) The 2006 Newport Beach C-1 Plan does not reflect the recently updated Housing and Circulation Elements, which are linked below. Recently Updated General Plan Elements Adopted & Certified 6th Cycle Mousing Element POF V9.36 MB) .On 5eptember 13, 2022, the Newport Beach C[rycot dl adopted the 6th Cycle Housing Element for the 2021-202 planning cycle in response m the Regional Haus!ng Needs Assessment (RHMA) allocation of —� 4,1R45 new housing ..its for Newport Beach. On October S. 2022, the City received a letter from HCO certifying the Clty's Housing Element as being In full compliance with State Housing Elemant law. Adopted Circulation Element POF (}OM Mal ■ On October 25, 2022, the City Council adopted the Circulation Element BPdate. General Plan Update Steering Committee (GPUSC) City of Newport Beach - GPUSC We page FIGURE 7. Resource and Document Library webpage. 30 NEWPORT. TOGETHER. 15-46 APPENDIX C DETAILED INPUT FROM POP-UP EVENTS Below are additional key themes identified from the pop-up outreach activities. They expand on the key themes summarized in section 5. Mayor's Egg Race Maintaining the character of Newport Beach. City Programs for Children • Many participants noted that they loved the City's programs for children and wanted to see the programs expanded, including more indoor programs. • Participants wanted car -free areas for children throughout the city. Park Improvements • Participants wanted to see more shade at parks for children. • People shared that they love the city's parks and recreation. Create opportunities for community involvement for all ages. • Host more community events Miscellaneous • Manage the growing unhoused population. • Increase restaurant and food options. • Put powerlines underground. • Create more parking. • Participants shared they liked the City's social media presence and communication. Newport Beach Farmer's Market Maintaining the character of Newport Beach. Beach Improvements • Participants expressed that they loved the beach and wanted to keep it clean and safe. • Some participants asked for more accessible parking around the beach area. • Participants stated that they wanted to keep the harbor and bay water clean. Safety • Participants expressed wanting to keep Newport Beach safe through low crime rates. Invest in harbor and bay. • Some participants wanted to see more job opportunities created. APPENDIX C 31 15-47 • Participants expressed the need to diversify the types of businesses along the beach by moving away from real estate and more towards small businesses. • Some people expressed wanting fewer rental properties and more owned properties. A few participants expressed a desire for more public transit. Corona del Mar Farmers Market Docking Fees • Keep the bay accessible and affordable for all residents who have a boat and want to dock it. • Address major docking inequity and unaffordability, as fees have risen from $2000 to $12,000, a 400% increase, with a 4-year waitlist. • Provide affordable docking opportunities for all residents. Parking • Interest in more paid street parking, while some appreciate and want more free street parking. • Offer free parking for merchants and businesses, especially along Pacific Coast Highway, as heavy parking fines are becoming an issue. • Ensure parking for residents along the beach. • Install parking meters in front of beaches to create revenue for beach and trash clean-up efforts. Support for Local Small Businesses • Add more small and local businesses to the corridor, including small and casual sit-down restaurants to maintain Corona del Mar's small-town feeling. • Add more retail and restaurants to the peninsula and continue to support small and locally owned businesses in places like the Corona del Mar Village, while keeping large corporations in Fashion Island. • Avoid adding more real estate offices along the beach, but instead support more small businesses. Maintain and clean up the beaches. • Clean up the water and the Corona del Mar State Beach Park. • Reduce noise on Pacific Coast Highway and incorporate large moorings for bigger visiting yachts. Increase safety for bikers and drivers. • Address concerns about biker safety, especially along Pacific Coast Highway, by increasing driver education for cyclists on the road and educating drivers about the "3-foot rule." Make Newport Beach more pedestrian - friendly. • Slow traffic and congestion on Pacific Coast Highway to make it more walkable. • Build pedestrian bridges over the Pacific Coast Highway. • Limit or remove electric bikes on the Boardwalk. Parks • Create more dog parks and provide additional camping opportunities on the beach with dogs. Balboa Ferry • Keep the ferry to maintain the city's 32 NEWPORT. TOGETHER. 15-48 character and stop the transition of the ferry to electric. Limit development of high -density buildings. • Create more spaces like the Sherman Library & Gardens, especially along the beach. • Limit the development of townhomes or duplexes. Appreciation for City Programs • Appreciate City programs, particularly for toddlers and kids. • Create a central place to find volunteer opportunities in the local community. Newport Beach Central Library Appreciation for Community Events • Love the community events at the library, mommy and baby classes in the Newport Navigator, and other family programs. Investment in the Back Bay • Clean up the Newport Beach Back Bay. • Participants shared that the bird sanctuary has been trashed and needs major investment. Some participants recommended creating a City greenbelts. Look at the Irvine Company's landscaping as an example. Limitations on Development • Maintain height limits and densities in Newport Center South. • Offices in Newport Center South should not be re -zoned to include high rises or higher densities. • Enforce Greenlight Initiative in the City Charter. • Don't allow developers to pay to opt out of creating open spaces in new developments. • Offices in Newport Center South should not be re -zoned to include high rises. • Keep the height limit and no more high rises in Newport Center. Miscellaneous • Improve the City's advertising. • Current advertising "feels like a city for billionaires." Recommended looking at San Diego's advertising, as "it is more family friendly." • Create a shelter and soup kitchen for the unhoused. • Limit traffic on Pacific Coast Highway. partnership with residents and other groups to navigate and train residents on how to clean the Back Bay while Battle in the Bay protecting the bird sanctuary. Beach Improvements • Keep the beaches clean and want more shade at parks for children, specifically for parks at the beach. • Do not widen Mariner's Mile. • Turn vacant areas on streets into Increase the number of community events. • More variety of events like Battle in the Bay. • Focus on community -building events (e.g., concerts, boat parades). Create additional community amenities. APPENDIX C 33 15-49 • Create a community pool to alleviate overcrowding at high school pools. • Add more pickleball courts. • Improve lighting by the basketball area on the Peninsula. • Develop more volunteer events along the Bay (e.g. beach clean-ups). Maintain and improve parks and recreational facilities. • Build more dog parks, such as in West Newport. • Increase capacity for summer camps. • Create more bike trails. • Beach and Harbor Maintenance • Improve the water quality. • Clean up Lido Isle and maintain Marina and Ruby Beach. • Clean up the Balboa Island Fun Zone. • Continual cleanup of the Boardwalk. Improve docking space and fees. • Limit docking fees as they have become unaffordable. Do not increase docking fees. • Make docks bigger to accommodate more people. • Charge for a daily permit to use the dock. Housing and Development • Need affordable housing for future generations. • Provide housing for younger generations and accessible housing (e.g., police, teachers). • Provide special needs housing. • Maintain neighborhoods that have a village -like feel. • Develop a balance of services with residential areas. • Limit the development of apartments. • Develop a commercial core. • Preserve Balboa Island as a luxury area. • Do not exploit and commercialize the Marina. Invest in and improve safety. • Ensure safe routes to schools. • Increase police resources, invest in the fire department and in public works. • Make the harbor safe for children. Improve transportation and accessibility. • Some comments suggested to bring back free parking and limit the number of parking meters. • While other comments suggested replacing parking lot kiosks with parking meters. • Improve parking and manage summer crowds. • Have the tram cover more areas and increase route frequency. • Have a trolley extension for the Peninsula during weekdays. • Widen the Boardwalk to accommodate more foot traffic. Preserve community identity. • Maintain the family -oriented and kid - centric atmosphere. • Create and preserve historical landmarks on the Boardwalk. Miscellaneous 34 NEWPORT. TOGETHER. 15-50 • Do stakeholder interviews with local entities such as the school board. • Maintain inclusive community messaging (e.g., Kindness Week). APPENDIX C 35 15-51 15-52 Attachment D Resolution No. 2023-51 15-53 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE RULES ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-59 RELATED TO THE GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO INCLUDE MEETING ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS WHEREAS, on September 13, 2022, the City Council reviewed the recommendations of the General Plan Update Steering Committee ("Steering Committee") and adopted Resolution No. 2022-59 establishing the General Plan Advisory Committee ("GPAC") to review and help guide the comprehensive Newport Beach General Plan Update ("General Plan Update"), WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2022-59 included rules associated with GPAC members terms, composition, selection process, and purpose and responsibilities; WHEREAS, the GPAC is a large group consisting of up to thirty members and consistent member attendance is imperative to ensure continuity in the decision -making process regarding the General Plan Update; WHEREAS, one of the responsibilities of the Steering Committee is to make recommendations to the City Council on the membership of GPAC; and WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public meeting on June 26, 2023, the Steering Committee unanimously voted (3 ayes — 0 noes) to recommend that City Council establish an attendance policy for the GPAC members whereby a member is automatically removed after three consecutive unexcused absences. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach resolves as follows: Section 1: The City Council does hereby establish rules related to meeting attendance for the GPAC committee members and amends Resolution No. 2022-59 by replacing the existing Attachment "A" with the amended version, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Section 2: The City Council hereby repeals all previous resolutions, or portions thereof, related to the GPAC that are in conflict with this resolution. Section 3: The recitals provided in this resolution are true and correct and are incorporated into the operative part of this resolution. City of Nowpoft Bear _ 15_54 Resolution No. 2023-51 Page 2 of 2 Section 4: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Section 5: The City Council finds the adoption of this resolution 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. Section 6: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting the resolution. ADOPTED this 22nd day of August, 2023 ATTEST: NNVv Leilani I. Brown City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ..�� i4r� Aafoq C. Harp City Attorney Attachment A: General Plan Advisory Committee Oitv of Newport Beach 15-55 Attachment "A" General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) AUTHORIZATION: Established by Resolution No. 2022-59 adopted on September 13, 2022; amended by Resolution No. 2023-_adopted on August 22, 2023. MEMBERSHIP: Up to thirty (30) members consistent with the composition set forth below. Members will be recommended by the General Plan Update Steering Committee ("Steering Committee") and confirmed by the City Council. TERM: GPAC membership shall be for the duration of the General Plan Update process concluding with the City Council adoption of the comprehensive update of the General Plan or dissolution of the GPAC by City Council action. MEETINGS: GPAC meetings will be held as necessary. All meetings shall be held in such locations and at such dates and times consistent with the Ralph M. Brown Act. COMPOSITION OF APPOINTED All members shall be Newport Beach residents MEMBERS: and shall not be members of the City Council. The Steering Committee and City Council seek membership representing a diversity of geographic areas, age groups, business interests, or other interests. The appointments shall follow the guidelines below: City Boards, Commissions, or Committees Not more than one (1) member from each sample for a maximum of six (6) members Including, but not limited to, City Arts Commission, Board of Library Trustees, Harbor Commission, Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee, Aviation Committee, etc. City of Newport Bear 15-56 Non -City Not more than one (1) Including, but not limited to Friends of Boards, member from each OASIS, Newport Mesa Unified School Commissions, or sample for a maximum District, Newport Beach historical Committees of four (4) members society, Newport Beach Fire Safe Council, etc. Environmental Not more than one (1) Including, but not limited to Still interest groups member from each Protecting Our Newport (SPON), sample for a maximum Surfrider, Newport Banning Ranch of three (3) members Conservancy, Sierra Club, Coastkeeper, etc. Business Not more than one (1) Including, but not limited to Newport interest groups member from each Beach Chamber of Commerce, CDM sample for maximum of Chamber of Commerce, the Balboa three (3) members Chamber, Visit Newport Beach, Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIA), merchants associations, etc. At -large Up to fourteen (14) Including, but not limited to interested members with a members residents or property owners (at least diversity of one from each Council District), representation community association representatives, private school operators, faith -based organizations, community service providers, major employers, large landowners, etc. Maximum of thirty (30) members SELECTION OF APPOINTED The Steering Committee will review all MEMBERS: applications to serve on the GPAC and will finalize appointment recommendations at a duly noticed public meeting. The Steering Committee shall not be required to comply with the procedural or timing requirements set forth in Council Policy A-2. The Steering Committee membership recommendations will include a separate recommendation for Chair and Vice Chair and will be provided to the City Council for consideration and confirmation. GPAC Members serve at the pleasure of the City Council. C itv of Newport Bea(, 15-57 MEMBER ATTENDANCE: Any one member who has three (3) consecutive unexcused absences from a regular GPAC meeting shall be deemed automatically removed from the GPAC. PURPOSE & A. Ensure there is sufficient stakeholder input RESPONSIBILITIES: regarding the update to the City of Newport Beach General Plan ("General Plan Update"); B. Review and provide guidance to City staff and its consultant(s) on changes to General Plan goals and/or policies as part of the update process that are deemed necessary or advisable to reflect the community's vision for the City; and C. Make recommendations to the Steering Committee regarding changes to General Plan goals and/or policies. EXPIRATION: The GPAC shall expire and sunset without further action by the City Council upon adoption of the General Plan Update or sooner if dissolved by the City Council. City of Newport Beach ,sue STATE OF CALIFORNIA } COUNTY OF ORANGE } ss. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH } I, Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council is seven; the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2023-51 was duly introduced before and adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 22nd day of August, 2023; and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Mayor Noah Blom, Council Member Brad Avery, Council Member Robyn Grant, Council Member Lauren Kleiman, Council Member Joe Stapleton, Council Member Erik Weigand NAYS: None ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Will O'Neill IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the official seal of said City this 23rd day of August, 2023. •- VC . Leilani I. Brown City Clerk Newport Beach, California U �L/pop, City of Newport Beach ,s„ Attachment E Advisory Committee Applications 15-60 .,.WJ APPLICATION FORAPPOINTIVE POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Residence District No. Verified by CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 City Clerk (949) 644-3005 Fax (949) 644-3039 DIRECTIONS: One application can be used for all the appointive positions you are applying for. Applications should be filled out completely so that the City Council may fully evaluate your qualifications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to familiarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the position(s) applied for. Detailed information outlining the responsibilities of the positions can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office or on the City's website: www.newportbeachca.gov (City Government/Boards, Commissions and Committees]. Applications will be kept on file for two years for the positions) applied for. if you are not selected for appointment during that period of time, it will be necessary for you to re -submit an application if you are still interested in being considered. NOTICE: Section 702 of the City Charter requires that members of Boards or Commissions appointed by the City Council shall be from the qualified electors of the City. This document is a public record and may be posted on the internet. NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE: General Plan Advisory Committee Name: I Anders - Ellmore I Virginia you (Last) (first) (Middle) I � ne5iueiiGer"1uJr e55 jr eyliil'eGj: I up Code: Flow long have you lived in Newport Beach? 28 yrs Home/Cell #: Business Address: n/a Business Phone: Email Address: Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? © NO ❑ YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 702 of the City Charter, no members of boards or commissions shall hold any paid office OF C111P10VIT-lellt l 11 t he CltV KVVer lllf{ellt. Do you currently hold any paid office or employmentwith the City of Newport Beach, including but not limited to contracted services? © No F] YES V yes, attach separate sheet with explanation] If applying for a position on the Finance Committee, have you ever declared bankruptcy? Q NO ❑ YES Please state any past, current or foreseeable future financial interests of any kind that may conflict with the Board, Commission or Committee you are applying for. none CONTIN UE TO PAGE TWO 15-61 Name and Location of Colleges Universities Attended Major Degree Last Year Attended University of Nebraska School of Nursing, Omaha, NE Nursing (RN) B5N 1976 University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Ambulatory Care -Family Nurse Practitioner MN -N P 1986 Prior or Current Civic Experience (include membership in professional, charity or community organization) Office Held (if any) Dates of Membership SEIU- Union Steward, RN Bargaining team member and member of Nurse Alliance of CA none approx 1991 to 2016 League of Women Voters, including the Climate Change task force none 2023 to present Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club none 2922 to present Occupational History. Begin with your present or most recent position. List all positions separately held for the last five years. Firm or Organization Harbor UCLA Medical Center Type of Business Title Adult Nurse Practitioner Dates of Employment Adult Ambulatory Care, General Medicine 1990 to 2019 reti red 2019 to present References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1. Name i Karen Tringali i Address i a Phone No. I 2. Name Tod Rimlinger Address ' Phone No. Summarize wrhyyou wish to serve the City cf Newport Reach on a board, commission or committee. Include any special qualifications you havewhich are particularly appropriate to the position for which you are applying. I am a native Nebraskan, yet I have lived in souther California since 1978 and in Newport Beach since 1996. i married my husband, Jeff Ellmore in 1997 and moved into his home in Newport Shores. My husband's paternal family, the Ellmores and Elizabeth F. (Colyear) Vincent, moved here in the 50's& 60's. His maternal family, Hales and Baum family came in the 195o's. Jeffs grandfather Franklin Benjamin Baum, of the Baum Construction Company or Los Angeles built the Lido Isle Club House in the late 1920's. In 2022-2023, when the heavy rains caused the historic West Newport beach erosion, I came to the Newport Beach City Council to address my concerns about the changing weather patterns and sea level rise. I met Nancy Gardner, who suggested I attend the General Plan Committees and the Water Quality and Tideland Committee. Since then, I have attended both committees, and appreciate their important efforts to prepare us for the next 20 years. Sea level rise is my primary interest and I would like to support the General Plan advisory committee's efforts to address our sustainabIlity and resilience. My major asset is my home in Newport Shores, which I hope one day to pass on to our daughter. So, I am invested in seeing that we do all we can to address the progression of sea level rise, thus preserving the treasure that is the City of Newport Beach. I certify that all statements made on this application are true and correct to the best of,miy knowledge. I have read and understand the duties and responsibilities of the particular positions) that I am applying for and authorize the release of this information on the internet. [BOX MUST BE CHECKED IF SUBMITTING ELECTRONICALLY] Signature �U ,1 — Date -z< 15-62 APPLICATION FOR AP;P-'-0I`NTIVE POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY � � S'C.P 15 ]: So CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY C 100 Civic Center drive Residencepistrict i )] Y OF i��P;e� ti� r 1 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Verified by �' �s f art T BEA Ch; City Clerk (949) 644-3005 / Fax (949) 644-3039 DIRECTIONS: One application can be used for all the appointive positions you are applying for. Applications should be filled out completely sothatthe City Council may fully evaluate your qualifications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to familiarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the position(s) applied for. detailed information outlining the responsibilities of the positions can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office or on the City's website: www.newportbeachca.gov (City Government/Boards, Commissions and Committees). Applications will be kept on file for two years for the positions) applied for. If you are not selected for appointment during that period of time, it will be necessary for youto re -submit an application if you are still interested in being considered. NOTICE: Section 702 of the City Charter requires that members of Boards or Commissions appointed by the City Council shall be from the qualified electors of the City. This document is a public record and may be posted on the internet. NAME OF BOARD, COMMIS51ON OR COMMITTEE: EGeneral Plan Advisory Committee Name: Padla 1 Janine JR (Last) Residence Address (required): (First) How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 25 years I Horne/Cell #: Business Address: Email Address: Zip Code: (Middle) 10000001. Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? 0■ NO ❑ YES (if yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 702 of the City Charter, no members of boards or commissions shall hold any paid office or employment in the City government. Ooyou currently hold any paid office or employment with the Cityof Newport Beach, including but not limited to contracted services? ❑M NO YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) If applying for a position on the Finance Committee, have you declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years? n NO F7 YES Please state any past, current or foreseeable future finar.cial interests of any kind that may conflict with the Board, Commission or Committee you are applying for. None r�Ti7�>Em�{�I� r.77Td� rrini 15-63 Name and Location of Colleges Universities Attended Major Degree Last Year Attended USC Business BS/MBA 1985 Prior or Current Civic Experience (include membership in professional, charity or community organization) Office Held (if any) Dates of Membership Occupational History. Begin with your present or most recent position. List all positions separately held for the last five years. Firm or organization Type of Business Title Dates of Employment JP Realty Services Real estate consulting President 2003 to present Sares Regis Group Real estate development Project Manager 2012 to present Winthrop Management Commercial property management vice President 2002 to 2012 Trammell Crow Company Real estate development Managing Director 1986 to 2012 References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1. Name Peter Rooney Address Phone No. J 2. Name Laura Roche Address 1 Phone No. Summarize why you wish to serve the City of Newport Beach on a board, commission or committee. Include any special qualifications you have which are particularly appropriate to the position for which you are applying. I am applying for this position as I have experience working with cities on entitlement issues. I am familiar with General Plans and the CEQA steps necessary for approval. As a resident of Newport Beach, I would like to be involved in the future planning/zoning of the city. I certify that all statements made on this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. i have read and understand the duties and responsibilities of the particular position(s) that I am applying for and authorize the release of this information on the internet. [BOX MUST BE. CHECKED IF SIJ'3NH TING I[LECTRONIC;A1. ". Signature Janine Padia Date 9114122 15-64 General Pian Advisory Committee Membership Supplemental Questionnaire Please respond to the following questions to better assist the member selection process. Applicant Name: Janine Padia 1. Describe your involvement in the civic affairs related to the City of Newport Beach. I have not been involved with any civic affairs at the City of Newport Beach. Now that I am an 'empty nester' and have time, I would like to volunteer my time to the City. 2. Describe your involvement in issues related to your neighborhood or business interests in the City. have been on the Architectural Review Board for my homeowners' association. 3. Describe your knowledge and experience related to land use or zoning matters. I have worked In commercial real estate/development for the past 30+ years. I work with a lot of cities and am familiar with General and Specific Plans, Zoning, Environmental reviews and project approvals. 4. Do you have experience, knowledge, or training in any of the following fields? Topic Yes No Housing Transportation ❑ Harbor, boating or water quality ❑ Environmental stewardship or conservation ❑ Development J Economic development Legal matters Urban design or architecture ,I Public safety or community hazards Historic resources f Arts and cultural resources Municipal finance Noise ❑ Recreation ❑ Page 1 of 2 15-65 General Plan Advisory Committee Membership Supplemental Questionnaire Applicant Name: Janine Padia S. If you responded yes to any of the topics in the previous question, please describe your knowledge and experience. Please attach additional pages as necessary. If you have other areas of interest relevant to the Newport Beach General Plan that are not listed, feel free to identify them and describe your knowledge and experience As previously stated, I have worked in commercial real estate for many years and my most recent experience is with a development company, Sares Regis Group. One of my main jobs is to procure entitlements for projects, so I am familiar with General Plans, CEQA requirements and the process involved in getting an EIR approved. Also, as a resident, I want to insure that the right mix of zoning is included in the General Plan update. In addition to City processing experience, I have worked on a project in Ontario that is a historical structure--Guasti Ranch. I am familiar with the issues involved In preserving these types of structures. My experience in development also includes working with architectural firms in planning and design of buildings and tenant improvements. Prior to my development experience, I worked in property and asset management. My background as a CPA is key in understanding all aspects of real estate management. Finally, I am the designated broker for Mack Property Management for their properties in California, Washington, New York and Arizona. The majority of the properties are multi -family and my knowledge from this assignment would be beneficial to the General Plan process. By submitting the application and completing the supplemental questionnaire, you acknowledge the multi -year commitment to help the community update its General Plan. While you may have a specific area of interest like the harbor, you will be exposed to all the issues listed in question 4 and likely more. You will be expected to participate and provide input on potentially all the topics. Page 2 of 2 15-66 APPLICATION FORAPPOINTIVE POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH - 100 Civic Center Drive Residence Distric Newport Beach, CA 92660 Verifiedby City Clerk (949) 644-3005 - Fax (949) 644-3039 DIRECTIONS: One application can be used for all the appointive positions you are applying for. Applications should be filled out completely so that the City Council may fully evaluate your qualifications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to familiarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the position(s) applied for. Detailed information outlining the responsibilities of the positions can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office or on the City's website: www.newportbeachca.gov (City Government/Boards, Commissions and Committees). Applications will be kept on file for two years for the position(s) applied for. If you are not selected for appointment during that period of time, it will be necessary for you to re -submit an application if you are still interested in being considered. NOTICE: Section 702 of the City Charter requires that members of Boards or Commissions appointed by the City Council shall be from the qualified electors of the City. This document is a public record and may be posted on the internet. NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE: General Plan Advisory Committee Name: Goldberg Rita (Last) Residence Address (required): How long have you lived in Newport Beach? Business Address: (First) 35 years Home/Cell #: Email Address: Zip Code: P2660 Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? Q NO YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) (Middle) NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 702 of the City Charter, no members of boards or commissions shall hold any paid office or employment in the City government. Do you currently hold any paid office or employment with the City of Newport Beach, including but not limited to contracted services? �■ NO ❑ YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) If applying for a position on the Finance Committee, have you declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years? NO R YES Please state any past, current or foreseeable future financial interests of any kind that may conflict with the Board, Commission or Committee you are applying for. CONTINUE TO PAGE I WU 15-67 Name and Location of Colleges/ Universities Attended Major Degree Last Year Attended New York University Journalism BA 1981 Prior or Current Civic Experience (include membership in professional, charity or community organization) Office Held (if any) Dates of Membership City Arts Commissioner Chair 2008-2016 Newport Beach Film Festival Advisory Board Member 2001 - present CDM Home Tour Chair 2000 - 2008 Spirit Run Board Member 1996 - 2002 Occupational History. Begin with your present or most recent position. List all positions separately held for the last five years. Firm or Organization Type of Business Title Dates of Employment Joli Magazine Publishing Editor 2017 - 2021 Self Employed Publishing Editor, Writer 2014 - 2017 Six Degrees Magazine Publishing Editor 2012 - 2014 References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1. Name Denise Molnar Address Phone No. 2. Name Sherry Haber Address Phone No. Summarize why you wish to serve the City of Newport Beach on a board, commission or committee. Include any special qualifications you havewhich are particularly appropriate to the position for which you are applying. As a long time resident of Newport Beach, I have garnered a strong understanding of the local culture and preferences of our residents. I have applied this understanding to the creation and support of arts programming and growing and strengthening signature events, such as the Newport Beach Film Festival. have successfully engaged in numerous leadership roles and would be honored to be afforded the opportunity to leverage my experience and skills for the benefit of the City of Newport Beach. certify that all statements made on this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I have read and understand the duties and responsibilities of the particular position(s) that I am applying for and authorize the release of this information on the internet. [BOX MUST BE CHECKED IF SUBMITTING ELECTRONICALLY] Date Signature Rita Goldberg February 19, 2023 15-68