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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 - Confirmation of Appointments to the Newport Beach Police Headquarters Assessment Committee - CorrespondenceFrom: City Clerk's Office Sent: November 04, 2025 10:33 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Comments re City Council Agenda Item # 11- evaluation and selection of Police headquarters and related From: Denys Oberman <dho@obermanassociates.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 10:31:02 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Stapleton, Joe<jstapleton@newportbeachca.gov>; Kleiman, Lauren <Ikleiman@newportbeachca.gov>; Grant, Robyn <rgrant@newportbeachca.gov>; Barto, Michelle <MBarto@newportbeachca.gov>; Weigand, Erik <eweigand@newportbeachca.gov>; Weber, Sara <SWeber@newportbeachca.gov>; Blom, Noah <NBlom @newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Leung, Grace <gleung@newportbeachca.gov>; Jurjis, Seimone <siuriis@newportbeachca.gov>; City Clerk's Office <CityClerk@newportbeachca.gov>; fred levine <fredric.mark.levine@gmail.com>; Carmen Rawson <carmen rawson@att.net>; Debbie Stevens <dstevens@envaudit.com>; Icurran@me.com <lcurran@me.com> Subject: Comments re City Council Agenda Item # 11- evaluation and selection of Police headquarters and related [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Report phish using the Phish Alert Button above. isPLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PUBLIC, AND ENTER INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD. Mayor and Council Members: We understand that evaluation and selection of sites for the proposed new Police headquarters underway is being proposed to be administered by a 3 person City Council member- only committee. The issue of preventing and managing all aspects of public safety and security has become of significant importance to the City of Newport Beach and is constituents. The Police Deparment `s responsibility and matter of functioning needs to be more proactive and responsiveness if it is to not only React to crimes/accidents/incidents already committed, but be able to provide a stronger presence and proactive approach, to management of the department, and enforcement of regulations and policies. The evidence is clear: Newport Beach has more people moving in and out of the City than ever before. Some visitor base may appear economically beneficial to the City, but all carries with it increased risks of safety and property related risks.More volume , uncontrolled e bikes, unsafe Auto use ( drunk/intoxicated driver, speedy or other ), aggression and inattention —these are concerns driving actions by visitors and even some residents of all ages. The City needs to show conviction that such risks are Not worth tolerating. The City has been evolving to a posture of opportunism relative to Land use views and intensification. ---- inevitably will translate into more potential Risk. The mission and role of the Police and how ( the department and individual officers and functions) need to be carefully considered as part of planning for the Police facilities. What is the Plan ? What does the Community need the P.D. to do going forward? Investment in real property and technology alone without a thoughtful strategy and plan will not provide the level of safety ,security and quality of life desired. We are concerned with the proposed committee composition and selection. Of the 3 appointments, only Member Barto has exhibited the level of interest and public policy insight that this initiatives requires to be successful. We ask that the Committee be reconsidered by the Council. At least, establish some expert guidance and controls so that decisions are well-founded as the project may progess. Thank you for your consideration. Denys H Oberman Resident and Community Stakeholder Cc: Residents and Community Associations Regards, Denys H. Oberman, CEO flOBERMAN Shade Qrsd Flnoncia4 Ad+kws OBERMAN Strategy and Financial Advisors 19200 Von Karman Avenue, 6th Floor Irvine, CA 92612 Tel (949) 476-0790 Cell (949) 230-5868 Fax (949) 752-8935 Email: dho(a)obermanassociates. com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information belonging to the sender which is legally privileged. The information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this telecopied information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify us immediately at 9491476-0790 or the electronic address above, to arrange for the return of the document(s) to us.