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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIVc_Vision Statement MemoAttachment No. 2 Vision Statement Memo with Enclosures Community Development Department CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, California 92660 949 644-3200 newportbeachca.gov/communitydevelopment Memorandum To: Co-Chairs Evans and Greer, and GPAC Members From: Benjamin M. Zdeba, AICP, Planning Manager Date: September 26, 2024 Re: October 2, 2024, GPAC Meeting Agenda Item No. IV(c) – Vision Statement Updated Draft ________________________________________________________________ At your previous regular meeting on September 4, 2024, Dudek and City staff presented an initial draft of the Vision Statement for the full GPAC to review. This Vision Statement serves to identify the vision for Newport Beach in 2050. The initial draft was structured and refined based on comments received prior to the meeting from the GPAC Vision Statement Subcommittee. After valuable discussion from the GPAC, the majority voted to allow Dudek and City staff to proceed with revising the initial draft and bring it back to the GPAC for review. Revisions have been made to the draft text, which is attached to this memo for your consideration. As a reminder, while this is currently being considered a “final draft,” receiving and filing of this version does not in fact finalize it. As we proceed through Phase Two of the General Plan Update process, the Vision Statement can change and refresh. Ultimately, the City Council will consider the broader community input to determine whether this Vision Statement is appropriately written to guide the future of Newport Beach. Enclosure: 1) Vision Statement Final Draft 2) Vision Statement Redline-Strikeout Vision Statement and Guiding Values and Priorities The development of the General Plan has been guided by the Vision Statement and Guiding Values and Priorities that were shaped through community input provided by the General Plan Advisory Committee, the General Plan Update Steering Committee, and the broader community. Together, these provide the foundation for the General Plan’s goals, policies, and actions. The Vision Statement provides a conceptual picture of a future Newport Beach in the year 2050. The Guiding Values and Priorities are representative of aspirational themes that are emphasized throughout the General Plan. Through the implementation of the policies of the General Plan, Newport Beach will have the potential to become an exceptional city. VISION STATEMENT In the year 2050, Newport Beach is renowned as a coastal beacon of natural splendor, unparallelled amenities, and dynamic culture. The City maintains a superior quality of life by successfully balancing the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors. Newport Beach is a distinguished city adorned with unique villages, coastal amenities, and natural open spaces; creating a unique sense of place in an idyllic setting. A destination for many, Newport Beach offers a sophisticated lifestyle with access to luxury amenities and activities. Newport Beach’s commitment to the protection of the natural environment has made the city a leader of environmental stewardship in the region. Strong partnerships with outside agencies and organizations have cultivated successful collaboration on regional transportation, land use, coastline, and other issues of mutual concern. The sweeping views of and access to beaches, the harbor, and the coast have been preserved and are maintained for future generations. Growth and development have been accommodated in a manner that seamlessly blends new and old into the fabric of the community, keeping pace with changing community needs while maintaining adequate infrastructure and a high quality of life. The needs of the community are met through a variety of strategically located uses including vibrant commercial services, offices and employment centers, public facilities including community centers and libraries, parks and open space, schools, residential neighborhoods, and visitor-serving uses. Strategic planning and infrastructure investments continue to protect the health and longevity of the built and natural environment. Adaptation and resilience are central to all decision-making and have empowered Newport Beach to maintain a vibrant coastal lifestyle that strengthens the local economy. The City’s world-class public safety services safeguard its residents and visitors, creating safe and friendly neighborhoods. Residents champion arts, culture, and education as pillars of the community and take pride in their historic legacy. The community embraces innovation and their outlook as a thought-leader has positioned them as frontrunners in best practices for adopting new technologies. Newport Beach is distinguished for its beauty, culture, resilience, and inclusivity for residents of all stages of life and backgrounds. GUIDING VALUES AND PRIORITIES Throughout the General Plan Update process, community members identified many shared aspirations and beliefs, which have been shaped into Guiding Values and Priorities. These guiding Values and Priorities help to achieve the community’s vision, providing a foundation for General Plan goals, policies, and actions, and offering guidance in making future decisions. 1. Maintain a Balanced and Connected Community Conservative and balanced growth that emphasizes residents’ quality of life and connects community members to their needs, creating a city that is functional and vibrant. 1.1 A governmental process that engages and is responsive to the needs of residents and the business community, fostering civic engagement 1.2 Conservative development that preserves and highlights local assets and accommodates growth of a diverse population 1.3 Development that protects the small character of existing residential communities and villages that comprise the City 1.4 A connected transportation network that allows community members to easily access key amenities 1.5 Multi-modal transportation networks that are clearly defined and connect the community to key areas of interest 1.6 Incentives and regulations that encourage improvements to existing buildings 1.7 Residential development that is complemented by accommodating services and amenities while protecting existing villages 1.8 A small, tight-knit community that benefits from strong social connections 2. Foster Environmental Stewardship Environmental stewardship supports the preservation and enhancement of the natural environment, so that it may be enjoyed by current and future generations. 2.1 Residents that act as stewards of the natural environment 2.2 A community that protects and maintains a clean environment, including water, beaches, the harbor and bay, estuaries, cliffs and bluffs, parks, and open space, as well as the flora and fauna that inhabit the natural environment 2.3 A harbor, bay, and beaches that are safe, clean, and enjoyed by all 2.4 Equitable access to natural resources that offers recreation and refuge for all residents 2.5 Viewsheds that are safeguarded and work in harmony with development to protect views for all residents and visitors to enjoy 2.6 Clean air that protects and enhances public health and the environment 2.7 A community that is protected from excessive exposure to noise to protect peace and quiet in residential communities and villages 3. Promote Coastal Resilience Resilience is essential to adapting to environmental changes and protecting the built and natural environment. 3.1 Coastal development that works with nature to protect and enhance the community, economy, and ecosystems 3.2 Harbor, beaches, and a coastline that adapts to rising sea levels, storms, and king tides 3.3 Buildings and infrastructure that are designed to avoid, withstand, and quickly recover from flooding 3.4 Coastal ecosystems that are functional and protected, providing additional safeguards for coastal waterfront development 3.5 Adaptive development along coastal bluffs with landscaping and infrastructure that reduces risk of landslides 3.6 Sufficient safety buffers, thoughtful design in development, and robust infrastructure that supports effective response to natural disasters 4. Facilitate Public Safety Community safety is fostered through public education, infrastructure investments, and sufficient public services. 4.1 Safe streets, buildings, and public spaces that are enjoyed by residents, employees, and visitors 4.2 National leaders in emergency response and preparedness to safeguard the community 4.3 A community that is prepared and well-informed in the event of an emergency 4.4 A strong sense of community that fosters communication among residents to support one another in an emergency 5. Embrace Innovative Technologies Innovative technologies benefit cities when they are planned for and thoughtfully integrated into city decisions, regulations, and development. 5.1 A city that embraces and prepares for new and emerging technologies in communication, program management, transportation, and other innovative opportunities 5.2 Technology that is effectively leveraged to engage with community members, respond to emerging trends and needs, and track General Plan implementation 5.3 Infrastructure that supports emerging technologies that contribute to enhanced environmental quality 5.4 Regulations and measures that support new technologies while protecting public safety and quality of life 6. Celebrate Art, Culture, and History Culture, art, and history make up the tapestry that bonds the community together and creates a sense of civic pride. 6.1 Art that is highlighted throughout the city representing the common language and shared experiences that exist between all cultures 6.2 History that is commemorated through community events and within public spaces 6.3 A community that is rich in public facilities that support educational opportunities and historic, artistic, and culture events, displays, and showcases 6.4 A community with interest, knowledge, and connection to the City’s history, including its early foundation of Tribal nations 7. Administer Financial Resources Responsibly Fiscal responsibility supports an efficient use of resources to help maintain economic stability and prosperity within the community. 7.1 A secure economy with a broad revenue base supported through a variety of sources 7.2 A city that attracts business and tourism that financially benefits the local economy 7.3 Local businesses that are supported to maintain the City’s unique sense of character Vision Statement and Guiding Values and Priorities The development of the General Plan has been guided by the Vision Statement and Guiding Values and Priorities that were shaped through community input provided by the General Plan Advisory Committee, the General Plan Update Steering Committee, and the broader community. Together, these provide the foundation for the General Plan’s goals, policies, and actions. The Vision Statement provides a conceptual picture of a future Newport Beach in the year 2050. The Guiding Values and Priorities are representative of aspirational themes that are emphasized throughout the General Plan. Through the implementation of the policies of the General Plan, Newport Beach will have the potential to become an exceptional city. VISION STATEMENT In the year 2050, Newport Beach is renowned as a coastal beacon of natural splendor, unparallelled amenities, and dynamic culture. The Ccity maintains a superior quality of life by successfully balancing the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors. Newport Beach is a distinguished city adorned with unique villages, coastal amenities, and natural open spaces; creating a unique sense of place in an idyllic setting. The coast, natural open spaces, various villages, beaches, harbor, topography, and proximity to the ocean distinguish Newport Beach as an idyllic community. A destination for many, Newport Beach offers a sophisticated lifestyle with access to luxury amenities and activities. Newport Beach’s commitment to the protection of the natural environment has made the city a leader of environmental stewardship in the region. Strong partnerships with outside agencies and organizations have cultivated successful collaboration on regional transportation, land use, coastline, and other issues of mutual concern. The sweeping views of and access to beaches, the harbor, and the coast have been preserved and are maintained for future generations. Growth and development have been accommodated in a manner that seamlessly blends new and old into the fabric of the community, keeping pace with changing community needs while maintaining adequate infrastructure and a high quality of life. The needs of the community are met through a variety of strategically located uses including vibrant commercial services, offices and employment centers, public facilities including community centers and libraries, parks and open space, schools, residential neighborhoods, and visitor-serving uses. Strategic planning and infrastructure investments continue to protect the health and longevity of the built and natural environment. Adaptation and resilience are central to all decision-making and have empowered Newport Beach to maintain a vibrant coastal lifestyle that strengthens the local economy. The City’s world-class public safety services safeguard its residents and visitors, creating safe and friendly neighborhoods. Residents champion arts, culture, and education as pillars of the community and take pride in their historic legacy. The community embraces innovation and their progressive outlook as a thought-leader has positioned them as frontrunners in best practices for adopting new technologies. Newport Beach is distinguished for its beauty, culture, resilience, and inclusivity for residents of all stages of life and backgrounds. GUIDING VALUES AND PRIORITIES Throughout the General Plan Update process, community members identified many shared aspirations and beliefs, which have been shaped into Guiding Values and Priorities. These guiding Values and Priorities help to achieve the community’s vision, providing a foundation for General Plan goals, policies, and actions, and offering guidance in making future decisions. 1. Maintain a Balanced and Connected Community Conservative and balanced growth that emphasizes residents’ quality of life and connects community members to their needs, creating a city that is functional and vibrant. 1.1 A governmental process that engages and is responsive to the needs of residents and the business community, fostering civic engagement 1.2 Conservative development that preserves and highlights local assets and accommodates growth of a diverse population 1.3 Development that protects the small character of existing residential communities and villages that comprise the cCity 1.4 A connected transportation network that allows community members to easily access key amenities 1.5 Multi-modal transportation networks that are clearly defined and connect the community to key areas of interest 1.6 Incentives and regulations that encourage improvements to existing buildings 1.7 Residential development that is complemented by accommodating services and amenities while protecting existing villages 1.8 A small, tight-knit community that benefits from strong social connections 2. Foster Environmental Stewardship Environmental stewardship supports the preservation and enhancement of the natural environment, so that it may be enjoyed by current and future generations. 2.1 Residents that act as stewards of the natural environment 2.2 A community that protects and maintains a clean environment, including water, beaches, the harbor and bay, estuaries, cliffs and bluffs, parks, and open space, as well as the flora and fauna that inhabit the natural environment 2.3 A harbor, bay, and beaches that are safe, clean, and enjoyed by all 2.4 Equitable access to natural resources that offers recreation and refuge for all residents 2.5 Viewsheds that are safeguarded and work in harmony with development to protect views for all residents and visitors to enjoy 2.6 Clean air that protects and enhances public health and the environment 2.7 A community that is protected from excessive exposure to noise to protect peace and quiet in residential communities and villages 3. Promote Coastal Resilience Resilience is essential to adapting to environmental changes and protecting the built and natural environment. 3.1 Coastal development that works with nature to protect and enhance the community, economy, and ecosystems 3.2 Harbor, beaches, and a coastline that adapts to rising sea levels, storms, and king tides 3.3 Buildings and infrastructure that are designed to avoid, withstand, and quickly recover from flooding 3.4 Coastal ecosystems that are functional and protected, providing additional safeguards for coastal waterfront development 3.5 Adaptive development along coastal bluffs with landscaping and infrastructure that reduces risk of landslides 3.6 Sufficient safety buffers, thoughtful design in development, and robust infrastructure that supports effective response to natural disasters 4. Facilitate Public Safety Community safety is fostered through public education, infrastructure investments, and sufficient public services. 4.1 Safe streets, buildings, and public spaces that are enjoyed by residents, employees, and visitors 4.2 National leaders in emergency response and preparedness to safeguard the community 4.3 A community that is prepared and well-informed in the event of an emergency 4.4 A strong sense of community that fosters communication among residents to support one another in an emergency 5. Embrace Innovative Technologies Innovative technologies benefit cities when they are planned for and thoughtfully integrated into city decisions, regulations, and development. 5.1 A city that embraces and prepares for new and emerging technologies in communication, program management, transportation, and other innovative opportunities 5.2 Technology that is effectively leveraged to engage with community members, respond to emerging trends and needs, and track General Plan implementation 5.3 Infrastructure that supports emerging technologies that contribute to enhanced environmental quality 5.4 Regulations and measures that support new technologies while protecting public safety and quality of life 6. Celebrate Art, Culture, and History Culture, art, and history make up the tapestry that bonds the community together and creates a sense of civic pride. 6.1 Art that is highlighted throughout the city representing the common language and shared experiences that exist between all cultures 6.2 History that is commemorated through community events and within public spaces 6.3 A community that is rich in public facilities that support educational opportunities and historic, artistic, and culture events, displays, and showcases 6.4 A community with interest, knowledge, and connection to the Ccity’s history, including its and the early legacy foundation of Tribal nations of the land 7. Administer Financial Resources Responsibly Fiscal responsibility supports an efficient use of resources to help maintain economic stability and prosperity within thea community. 7.1 A secure economy with a broad revenue base supported through a variety of sources 7.2 A cCity that attracts business and tourism that financially benefits the local economy 7.17.3 Local businesses that are supported to maintain the cCity’s unique sense of character