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Home My WebLink About02 - Presentation on the Results of the Corona del Mar Commercial Corridor Study - CorrespondenceReceived After Agenda Printed November 4, 2025 Agenda Item No. 2 From: Trisha Sanchez. To: City Clerk"s Office Subject: Fwd: CdM CC Letter 11-3-25.pdf Date: November 03, 2025 3:46:47 PM Attachments: CdM CC Letter 11-3-25.odf [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. Hello, please and to the public record for tomorrow's meeting regarding the • 11/04/2025 City Council Meeting o Study Session begins at 4:00 p.m. o Regular Meeting follows Study Session Thank you, Trisha Sanchez From: "Trisha Sanchez." <tsanchez@me.com> Date: November 3, 2025 at 3:36:14 PM PST To: citycouncil@newportbeachca.gov Subject: CdM CC Letter 11-3-25.pdf Trisha L. Sanchez Character Counts! Corona del Mar (CdM) Commercial Corridor Study November 3, 2025 Dear City Leaders, The City of Newport Beach is conducting a comprehensive study to enhance the vibrancy of the Corona del Mar Commercial Corridor. This study proposes the integration of mixed -use residential housing development and zoning exemptions. During recent community meetings with City staff, residents expressed concerns regarding the lack of early stakeholder input in the proposed changes to the Commercial Corridor within the CdM Village. Specifically, residents expressed dissatisfaction with the following: Stakeholder Participation and Input Residents did not have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the presented goals and actions within the Commercial Corridor Study. They also did not have the chance to shape the types of future businesses that would be permitted or declined as outlined in the study and presented to the public in recent forums. The rating category options on all feedback survey questions did not provide for dissenting responses. The categories available were either more supportive, neutral, or less supportive, resulting in all options being categorized as supportive. There were no divergent options to disagree or strongly disagree with the rating categories presented. Individual survey questions regarding goals and actions were merged with other questions, causing ambiguity and difficulty in agreeing with one and disagreeing with the other. The survey did not explicitly address zoning changes to support mixed -use residential housing, which is a significant concern for residents. I hope that the City will recognize the significance of engaging resident stakeholders throughout the development and decision -making process. Accuracy of Data Regarding Impacts of Zoning Changes The proposed re -zoning to allow new second -floor residential housing above commercial buildings, coupled with the reduction of parking requirements, does not accurately reflect the current daily experiences of residents. Furthermore, it does not appear to be an accurate reflection of ongoing parking, traffic, and safety concerns along the corridor and surrounding neighborhoods. The City invested significant time and effort in creatively and comprehensively addressing the State Housing Mandates, fulfilling the anticipated requirements. However, incorporating additional non -mandatory zoning changes for new mixed -use residential housing into an excessively dense commercial and residential area along PCH is not favored by residents and numerous businesses. Such modifications will have detrimental consequences for the Village safety, quality of life, charm, and character. Negative Impacts on Quality of Life Residents residing outside the CdM Village do not experience the constant 24/7 traffic and safety issues. Modifications to building density, inadequate parking, and limited space to accommodate the existing population and infrastructure will only deteriorate the area and not enhance it. Individuals residing near the commercial corridor on either side of PCH encounter persistent traffic and parking challenges, hindering their ability to park their vehicles or host guests during the spring, summer, and fall. Regrettably, this situation has become the norm annually on weekdays due to the presence of workers, visitors, construction vehicles, long-term parking, mobile car washes, and delivery drivers. The proposed business upgrades to align CdM with its character, including traffic safety and parking alternative suggestions such as trolley systems, employee shuttles, and increased parking lot sharing, are commendable and have been well -received. However, the introduction of mixed -use residential housing poses a significant challenge by increasing the number of individuals parking on residential streets. This exacerbates traffic congestion, parking shortages, and heightened safety concerns, potentially leading to overpopulation and a decline in the overall quality of life within the neighborhood. Given the existing strained local infrastructure, which has contributed to challenges such as traffic congestion, parking shortages, and heightened safety concerns, it is prudent to exercise caution before implementing additional measures. Continued collaboration and support from City staff are essential to address these challenges and ensure that CdM remains a safe and vibrant community for future generations. To ensure transparency and direct stakeholder engagement, it is recommended to extend the decision -making process until all CdM residents are informed through direct mailers. This will provide an opportunity for residents to discuss these critical proposed changes in greater detail or decline the re -zoning mixed use residential option. Sincerely, Trisha Sanchez CdM Resident Received After Agenda Printed November 4, 2025 Agenda Item No. 2 From: Lisa Sutton To: DDe t - City Council; City Clerk"s Office; Judis. Seimone; Westmoreland, Liz; Perez, Joselyn Subject: Corona Del Mar Commercial Corridor Study - Study session resident feedback and comments Date: November 03, 2025 4:55:07 PM [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. Subject: Opposition to a number of the numerous Core recommendations and presented findings in staff presentation/recommendations to Newport Beach City Council 11/4/25 re: The Corona Del Mar Commercial Corridor Dear Members of the City Council and City staff, I am writing to you as a concerned resident of the Corona Del Mar village in the City of Newport Beach. I am strongly opposed to a number of the staff recommendations (including the mixed use/residential housing inclusion, rezoning of the corridor and land use designation proposed changes in the recommended land use table and permit requirements). I am also opposed to some of the high level parking solutions such as leveraging the Oasis/Grant Howard City parking lot) in the proposed CDM corridor plan. More cars driving to off street parking will only add to existing traffic circulation issues at peak seasonal times of the year or on weekends. Of particular concern are staff comments that extensive community outreach has been conducted. The weak residential community attendance of the outreach meetings (and attendance of 40-70 people per session at Oasis meetings) for a CDM residential community of 12,000+ is a "sad" outcome. The sample size of survey respondents or attendants is questionable and reflects of poor community involvement, outreach/residential neighborhood engagement given the scope and scale of the potential impact of the proposal on the entire community. Of the 10+ business and 60+ resident's I talked with directly (since first learning about this project in August), it is clear that outreach has been a limited, closely contained and lacking in full disclosure and inclusion of all community members for input early in the project development phase. Staff and outside consultant recommendations appear "Baked In" before any residential public disclosure presentations were made to the residential public on this project. It is my opinion that the core components of the proposal (related to land use and re -zoning) were developed not in the best interest of the residential community (or anyone that travels up and down PCH through CDM), but with the intent to help benefit existing commercial land property owners enhance development potential, and in turn increasing the underlying land value of their commercial property land value once these zoning recommendation changes move thought the Planning Commission and City Council approval process. The proposed project raises significant concerns regarding its potential negative impacts on our community's quality of life and public safety. My primary objections are based on the following specific issues: • Concern # 1. Traffic Congestion/circulation, parking during the peak summer months. The staff recommendations do not address current traffic circulation elements, noise and safety risks in our residential neighborhoods — especially during the peak seasonal times (May through September). Traffic focus was on PCH and offsite parking. It is unimaginable that any supporting traffic study did not include a peak season residential neighborhood circulation element study component. The City has not demonstrated an ability to manage the huge influx of visitors and parking/noise issues in CDM during the peak summer and shoulder months. Despite numerous resident complaints of multiple traffic and parking violation reports, problems continue to exist and have gotten worse every year. During high season months, the Flower streets on the ocean side of PCH have become packed with visitors vying for parking and vendors (Door dash/Uber eats) committing multiple moving and traffic/noise violations racing down our streets and now alleys. Unattended vehicles are left in the middle of streets while vendor deliveries are made. The increased zoning capacity development implemented in CDM over the years (and lack of parking enforcement or garage use for parking) has already added to neighborhood parking problems. Too many new homes/higher density/adu's added to our CDM neighborhoods (which are already congested) has exacerbated daily traffic issues — especially during May through September. Employees from businesses on PCH already park in our neighborhoods, construction vendors clog our available parking spots, and delivery vendors waiting for food deliveries are waiting in cars in parking spots or neighborhood areas to pick up food. Service/construction vendors and residents illegally park in our alleys blocking accessibility. All of this makes our streets and community less safe for pedestrians and drivers. The 2016 Cal Tran traffic study for PCH and Corona Del Mar is outdated. A current traffic data study that includes a circulation study of residential streets that connect with PCH ( during peak month timeframe) is recommended before any final council decisions. • Concern # 2. Environmental and quality of life Impact: Noise is a huge problem in Corona Del Mar, and further development along the corridor including any potential for building 2nd and third floor residential housing, or rooftop use of any new building will destroy the neighborhoods along the corridor in CDM. Roof top dining, extended hours for restaurants next to neighborhoods is not something CDM residents want. Making these decisions at a "Director Level" land used decision vs. the existing land permit process is only good for the land honors and NOT GOOD for the local residents or property owners that are within blocks of the CDM commercial corridor. The summer traffic generates added traffic, dirt, debris, airborne pollutants throughout CDM. Dining outdoors on a side walk next to PCH in the summer months with exhaust, debris and noise is a questionable recommendation and liability issues with sidewalks and traffic safety on PCH should be further addressed and researched. "Cars, trucks and motorcycles zoom by, spewing a steady stream of pollutants — carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide. These aren't just bad smells, they're chemicals that have been shown to trigger asthma, decrease lung function, and raise the risk of heart and respiratory diseases over time." Noise from emergency vehicles traveling out of the local CDM fire station has increased dramatically and has continued to negative community impact quality of life as has noise from helicopters, other emergency vehicles, and loud cars that revved their engines and race on PCH and out CDM streets at all hours of the night. Corona Del Mar has a huge pest problem — rats and roaches. More outdoor dining will only bring more pests which carry disease and pose other health safety risks to neighborhoods and outdoor diners. • Infrastructure Strain. City staff resources appear currently strained .response times and are less then desirable for certain types of calls for service from residents (public safety, peace officer, parking enforcement, code enforcement, etc) We have problems with Car wash vendors that do nothing but use our city streets as their place of business. Some ongoing problems such as loud noise vehicles do not seem to be something the City is capable of resolving. This is especially evident during summer months and on weekends. Moreover, outdoor dining could lead to more thefts and pose safety risks for children unless restaurant barriers are solid. Increasing the density of restaurant type businesses with potential for any extra -extended hours would require an increase in need for police officer presence in the CDM village. Valet service for restaurants on PCH isn't solving any of the noise or traffic issues — it will just move cars around the city and in fact create a new set of circulation and noise issues for some residents. An example would be if Grant Howard park were to be used for valet service parking and the result being valet drivers racing up and down CDM our streets to get to and from for delivering cars to drivers. In addition, to parking constraint issues, trash collection in evening hours or added collection scheduling for residential waste disposal on top of commercial 1st level will add more noise and strains on city with logistics management of these added state waste management requirements. (3 trash cans for each residential until or 30 trash cans for 10 new residential units — coupled with multiple different trucks for waste and recycle) If we can't provide space for parking now — where are all these trash cans going to go in addition to the potential of alleyway obstructions? If the city allows for more restaurant without reasonable parking requirements including pickup and delivery, business will have to designate specific spots for more pick-up and delivery vehicles - - especially if City considering lowering the parking requirements for new restaurants.. More outdoor dining (especially if allowed into City sidewalk right of way) will put demands on more required outdoor lighting for safety purposes and other sewer and water delivery related services. Existing infrastructure may not be capable of addressing the potential added needs due to any larger scale development along the corridor. The city took on the expense of PCH and coast highway along the corridor based on pressure and desire from the business in the Corridor years ago. The City has the ongoing liability and the cost for PCH as a result of this decision years ago at the request of the CDM Business Improvement District. • Aesthetic community impact. 2 and 3 level buildings (including potential for residential above commercial) will impact all adjacent residents and neighbors on the CDM commercial corridor. Proposed building's height and design will most likely not be aesthetically compatible with the surrounding residential area and may cause homes within blocks of these proposed changes to lose value due to added noise, residential disclosure requirements and activity during any potential extended hours of operation. In addition, if the City leases some parking lots from entities such as banks, added lighting/insurance requirements for these uses may create added neighborhood light not compatible with neighbor hoods and city costs.. I urge the City Council to carefully consider these concerns and the overall safety, quality of life and well-being of our community. I respectfully request that you conduct further study and expanded residential and business community engagement for this project. Please explore alternative options, such as purchasing some of the commercial area on the corridor to accommodate more parking, NO on mixed use, so the resulting efforts are better aligned with the residential community's needs and desires. Thank you for your time and public service. I hope for an open and transparent process that allows for further community participation in decision -making. Sincerely, Lisa Sutton Corona Del Mar Resident Received After Agenda Printed November 4, 2025 Agenda Item No. 2 From: Garrett, Errica Sent: November 04, 2025 7:46 AM To: Dept - City Clerk Subject: FW: Energize CDM Errica Garrett Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and City Council City Manager's Office Office: 949-644-3004 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 � In From: Jason Bartusick <iason@bartusick.com> Sent: November 03, 2025 8:17 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Energize CDM [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. I see the Council will be considering making some changes to help re -energize Corona Del Mar. would really like to see more active uses, like restaurants and shops, and more experiences like outdoor dining... and less real estate agent store fronts. Jason Bartusick CDM resident Received After Agenda Printed November 4, 2025 Agenda Item No. 2 From: Garrett, Errica Sent: November 04, 2025 7:46 AM To: Dept - City Clerk Subject: FW: Support for Revitalizing Corona Del Mar Errica Garrett Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and City Council City Manager's Office Office: 949-644-3004 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 � In From: Anil Tiwari <atiwarimd@gmail.com> Sent: November 03, 2025 6:46 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Support for Revitalizing Corona Del Mar [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. Dear Honorable Mayor and NB Council Members, I am writing to express strong support for thoughtful updates to help re - energize the business district in Corona Del Mar. CdM is one of Newport Beach's most iconic and cherished communities, and its long-term vitality depends on our ability to adapt and encourage a thriving local environment. Enhancing opportunities for active uses —such as welcoming more neighborhood -serving restaurants, retail, and community -focused businesses —will help ensure that CdM remains vibrant and economically sustainable. Improving the pedestrian experience and permitting more outdoor dining will create the kind of lively, walkable village atmosphere that residents and visitors value. These updates will not only support local business owners, but will also elevate the character of our community and strengthen CdM as a destination for families, neighbors, and guests. I encourage the Council to move forward with measures that promote thoughtful revitalization in Corona Del Mar. Thank you for your consideration and continued commitment to making Newport Beach an exceptional place to live. Respectfully, Anil Tiwari 4615 Tremont Lane =0111Z13T:� Received After Agenda Printed November 4, 2025 Agenda Item No. 2 From: Garrett, Errica Sent: November 04, 2025 10:24 AM To: Dept - City Clerk Subject: FW: Corona Del Mar Errica Garrett Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and City Council City Manager's Office Office: 949-644-3004 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 � In From: Taylor Traub <traubtaylor@yahoo.com> Sent: November 04, 2025 10:22 AM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Corona Del Mar [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. Hello, am a Corona Del Mar resident and am in support of the decision to re -energize Corona Del Mar. Adding in more restaurants & shops would be great for us families here in town. We love supporting local restaurants/shops and would love to be able to support more in town. Thanks, Taylor Traub Corona Del Mar Resident Received after Agenda Printed November 4, 2025 Item No. 2 From: Garrett, Errica Sent: November 04, 2025 1:56 PM To: Dept - City Clerk Subject: FW: Corona Del Mar -Pro Change Errica Garrett Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and City Council City Manager's Office Office: 949-644-3004 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 -----Original Message ----- From: Angela Dopita <angeladopita@gmail.com> Sent: November 04, 2025 1:50 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Corona Del Mar -Pro Change [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. Hello, My name is Angela Dopita and I have been a resident of Corona Del Mar since January 2011. My husband and I started in the village and now live in Harbor View Hills. We love Corona Del Mar and would love to see new restaurants, shops and outdoor venues brought in to provide new options for us and our neighbors. It's such an amazing place with amazing people. Thank you, Angela Dopita 949-584-2735 Received after Agenda Printed November 4, 2025 Item No. 2 From: Garrett, Errica Sent: November 04, 2025 2:05 PM To: Dept - City Clerk Subject: FW: CDM Re -Energized!!!! Let's do this! Errica Garrett Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and City Council City Manager's Office Office: 949-644-3004 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 -----Original Message ----- From: Jennifer Forth <jennifer.l.forth@gmail.com> Sent: November 04, 2025 2:05 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Marc Forth <marc.c.forth@gmail.com> Subject: CDM Re -Energized!!!! Let's do this! [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. Dear Mayor and Council Members - Thank you for considering my email. I have been a long time resident of CDM raising my young family here the last 12 years. I am so grateful that we can walk into town and enjoy all it has to offer. We love our farmer's market and appreciate the new Third Thursdays. This feels like community to me. The main disappointment my family and I struggle with in CDM is finding a place to enjoy a weekend brunch/lunch or even dinner. We have the most beautiful backdrop and weather and barely have any outdoor dining locations. CDM has turned into a town of banks, gyms and real estate offices. What a missed opportunity for a restaurant where Honeybaked Ham used to be! 17th Street is exploding and thriving with new restaurants from Juliette's to Nick's to Bear Flag opening next year. We can do more! Please consider re -energizing CDM! This is a family -friendly town who would all welcome and appreciate this change. Thank you! Jennifer Forth Received after Agenda Printed November 4, 2025 Item No. 2 From: Garrett, Errica Sent: November 04, 2025 2:06 PM To: Dept - City Clerk Subject: FW: CDM Improvement Errica Garrett Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and City Council City Manager's Office Office: 949-644-3004 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 � In From: Jodie Spanos <jodiespanos@gmail.com> Sent: November 04, 2025 2:05 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: CDM Improvement [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. Dear Mayor and Council Members - Thank you for considering my email. I have been a resident of CDM raising my young family here over the last 8 years. I am so grateful that we can walk into town and enjoy all it has to offer. We love our farmer's market and appreciate the new Third Thursdays. This feels like community to me. The main disappointment my family and I struggle with in CDM is finding a place to enjoy a weekend brunch/lunch or even dinner. We have the most beautiful backdrop and weather and barely have any outdoor dining locations. CDM has turned into a town of banks, gyms and real estate offices. What a missed opportunity for a restaurant where Honeybaked Ham used to be! 17th Street is exploding and thriving with new restaurants from Juliette's to Nick's to Bear Flag opening next year. We can do more! Please consider re -energizing CDM! This is a family -friendly town who would all welcome and appreciate this change. Thank you! Jodie Spanos Received after Agenda Printed November 4, 2025 Item No. 2 From: Garrett, Errica Sent: November 04, 2025 2:14 PM To: Dept - City Clerk Subject: FW: Revitalizing CDM Errica Garrett Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and City Council City Manager's Office Office: 949-644-3004 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 -----Original Message ----- From: Natalie Melvin Torres <nataliemt80@gmail.com> Sent: November 04, 2025 2:13 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Revitalizing CDM [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. Dear Council Members, I have lived in Corona Del Mar for nearly twenty years. My husband and I love walking our dog to Farmer's Market on Saturdays, grabbing coffee or breakfast in the Village, and enjoying our friendly neighbors and beautiful town. Our kids love riding their bikes to the gelato shop of B. Candy. I write in hopes of communicating to the Council the importance of making sure that CdM maintains both its charm and its vibrancy. The banks, real estate offices, smoke shops, etc. do not offer the community what we really want. CdM would be so well served by more restaurants and gathering spots. I understand space is limited, but if we can make Foretti's out of KFC, I know we can figure it out!! Please consider taking measures to protect the charm of CdM while securing its future as a thriving, community -driven, local destination. Thank you, Natalie Melvin Torres Received after Agenda Printed November 4, 2025 Item No. 2 From: Garrett, Errica Sent: November 04, 2025 2:21 PM To: Dept - City Clerk Subject: FW: Re -Energize CdM! Errica Garrett Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and City Council City Manager's Office Office: 949-644-3004 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 � In From: Brooke Ledger <brookeledger@gmail.com> Sent: November 04, 2025 2:20 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Re -Energize CdM! [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. Dear Members of the Newport Beach City Council, I'm writing as a proud resident of Corona Del Mar for the last 16 years. But it's time for a refresh! Our village is one of California's true gems, with walkable streets and a welcoming community spirit. However, in recent years, it has become dominated by real estate offices, gyms and increasingly -obscure banks (what a disappointment for the Hobie building or the Honey Baked Ham location!). The abundance of these types of uses has made the area feel quieter and less engaging. I encourage the city to promote a more diverse mix of businesses in Corona del Mar, including restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and locally owned shops. A more balanced commercial environment would create a lively, pedestrian - friendly district that reflects the charm and potential of our coastal community. A revitalized business area would benefit both residents and visitors while strengthening the economic and social fabric of our city. Thank you for your time and commitment to keeping CDM such a wonderful place to live. Thank you for your consideration, Brooke Ledger Sent from my Phone Received after Agenda Printed November 4, 2025 Item No. 2 From: Garrett, Errica Sent: November 04, 2025 2:25 PM To: Dept - City Clerk Subject: FW: Re -energized cdm Errica Garrett Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and City Council City Manager's Office Office: 949-644-3004 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 � In From: Lauren Liljestrom <lauren.liliestrom@gmail.com> Sent: November 04, 2025 2:24 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Re -energized cdm [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. Dear Mayor and Council Members - Thank you for considering my email. I have been a long time resident of CDM raising my young family here the last 12 years. I am so grateful that we can walk into town and enjoy all it has to offer. We love our farmer's market and appreciate the new Third Thursdays. This feels like community to me. The main disappointment my family and I struggle with in CDM is finding a place to enjoy a weekend brunch/lunch or even dinner. We have the most beautiful backdrop and weather and barely have any outdoor dining locations. CDM has turned into a town of banks, gyms and real estate offices. We need more restaurants! 17th Street is exploding and thriving with new restaurants from Juliette's to Nick's to Bear Flag opening next year. We can do more! Please consider re -energizing CDM! This is a family -friendly town who would all welcome and appreciate this change. Thank you! Lauren Liljestrom Sent from my iPhone From: Garrett, Errica Sent: November 04, 2025 3:58 PM To: Dept - City Clerk Subject: FW: Re -Energize CDM! Errica Garrett Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and City Council City Manager's Office Office: 949-644-3004 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 � In From: Lauren Maehler <laurenmaehler@Kmail.com> Sent: November 04, 2025 3:56 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Re -Energize CDM! [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. Dear Mayor and Council Members - Thank you for considering my email. I have been a resident of CDM raising my young family here the last 5 years. I am so grateful that we can walk into town and enjoy all it has to offer. Our community loves our farmer's market and so many residents appreciate the new Third Thursdays. The main disappointment in CDM is finding a place to enjoy a weekend brunch/lunch or dinner. We have the most beautiful backdrop and weather and barely have any outdoor dining locations. CDM has turned into a town of banks, gyms and real estate offices. What a missed opportunity for a restaurant where Honeybaked Ham and Hobie used to be. Please consider re -energizing CDM! This is a family -friendly town who would all welcome and appreciate this change. Thank you for your time and consideration. Lauren M. From: Garrett, Errica Sent: November 04, 2025 3:37 PM To: Dept - City Clerk Subject: FW: Re -energize CDM Errica Garrett Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and City Council City Manager's Office Office: 949-644-3004 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 K911in From: Lori Black <lori.langham@gmail.com> Sent: November 04, 2025 3:36 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Re -energize CDM [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. Dear Mayor and Council Members - Thank you for considering my email. I have been a long time resident of CDM raising my young family here. My son & daughter are students at CDMMS and Harbor View Elementary. I am so grateful that we can walk into town and enjoy all it has to offer. We love our farmer's market & the CDM Christmas walk. This feels like community to me. The main disappointment my family and I struggle with in CDM is finding a place to enjoy a weekend brunch/lunch or even dinner. We have the most beautiful backdrop and weather and barely have any outdoor dining locations. CDM has turned into a town of banks, gyms and real estate offices. What a missed opportunity for a restaurant where Honeybaked Ham used to be! 17th Street in Costa Mesa is exploding and thriving with new restaurants from Juliette's to Nick's to Bear Flag opening next year. We can do more! Please consider re -energizing CDM! This is a family -friendly town who would all welcome and appreciate this change. Thank you! Sincerely, Lori Black Realtor ° and Certified Appraiser p: 949-887-5895 e: Lori. langham@gmaiLcorr. DRE#01475721 License #AR036245 From: Garrett, Errica Sent: November 04, 2025 3:16 PM To: Dept - City Clerk Subject: FW: Re -energize Com Errica Garrett Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and City Council City Manager's Office Office: 949-644-3004 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 -----Original Message ----- From: Erica Corbin <ericacorbin@sbcglobal.net> Sent: November 04, 2025 3:15 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Re -energize Com [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. Dear Mayor and Council Members, After living in Newport Heights for two years, we recently moved back to CDM and are so happy to be home. We're grateful that we can walk into town and enjoy the charm it still offers. We love our farmer's market and appreciate the new Third Thursdays — those moments truly make it feel like a community. That said, since returning, I've noticed how much CDM lacks coffee shops, family -friendly restaurants, and a vibrant young -family energy. Day-to-day errands often take us back over to 17th Street in Newport Heights, where there's a wider mix of dining and shopping options — even kids' clothing boutiques that we don't have here. The main disappointment for my family and many others is finding a local spot to enjoy weekend brunch, lunch, or dinner. With our beautiful coastal backdrop and ideal weather, it's surprising how few outdoor dining options exist. CDM has gradually turned into a town of banks, gyms, and real estate offices. Please consider ways to re -energize CDM. This is a family -friendly town that would welcome and support a more dynamic, livable, and community -oriented village. Thank you, Erica Angelo Sent from my iPhone From: Garrett, Errica Sent: November 04, 2025 3:08 PM To: Dept - City Clerk Subject: FW: Re -energize CDM Errica Garrett Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and City Council City Manager's Office Office: 949-644-3004 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 � In From: Ashley Bennett <shlybennett@yahoo.com> Sent: November 04, 2025 3:08 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Re -energize CDM [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. Dear City Mayor and City Council Members - Thank you for taking the time to work for our community and for doing what is best for our special place we call home. I have been living in Corona Del Mar with my husband and family for over 15 years. Over this time I have seen so many businesses and restaurants empty and be replaced with banks and storefronts that aren't conducive to our wonderful family walking community. With Zinc planning to sell and its buyer still unknown I fear that one more gem will be leaving. 3rd Thursdays has been a great addition to breathing new life back into CDM, but I constantly am looking for places to go dine with my family for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We often travel outside of town to 17th street or neighboring communities where there is more of this to offer. As such a tight knit and small community I would love to support those restaurants and shops within my own neighborhood. We have a huge opportunity to breathe new life and excitement into our community. I hope you will consider supporting efforts to re -energize CDM. Thank you, Ashley Carlton From: Garrett, Errica Sent: November 04, 2025 3:02 PM To: Dept - City Clerk Subject: FW: Revitalizing Dining and Community Spaces in Corona Del Mar Errica Garrett Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and City Council City Manager's Office Office: 949-644-3004 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 � In From: Carly Bryan <carlybryan8l@gmail.com> Sent: November 04, 2025 3:01 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Revitalizing Dining and Community Spaces in Corona Del Mar [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. Dear Mayor and Council Members, Thank you for taking the time to read my message. I have been a proud resident of Corona del Mar for the past 5 years, raising my family here and enjoying all that our wonderful community has to offer. We love being able to walk into town, visit the farmer's market, and participate in new events like Third Thursdays — these moments truly reflect the sense of community that makes CDM so special. However, one ongoing challenge for my family and many of our neighbors has been the lack of inviting restaurants and outdoor dining options in our area. With our beautiful coastal backdrop and incredible weather, it feels like a missed opportunity that there are so few places to gather for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Over time, CDM has become filled with banks, gyms, and real estate offices — all important, but they don't contribute much to the community's daily life. Seeing the success and vibrancy along 17th Street, with restaurants like Juliette's, Nick's, and the upcoming Bear Flag, shows what's possible. Imagine bringing that same energy and sense of connection back to CDM — starting, perhaps, with revitalizing a key space like the former HoneyBaked Ham location. Please consider initiatives that encourage more restaurants and family - friendly gathering spaces in Corona del Mar. Many of us who live here would be thrilled to support and celebrate that change. Thank you again for your time and commitment to our community. Warm regards, Carly Bryan CARLY BRYAN Senior Sales Associate Jacqueline Thompson Group CaIRE #01473162 840 Newport Center Drive, Ste. 100 1 Newport Beach, CA 92660 C. 949.214.8047 Carly JacquelineThompsonGroup.com I JacquelineThompsonGroup.com COMWELL BANKER I REALTY Owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC. IHY7 From: Garrett, Errica Sent: November 04, 2025 3:02 PM To: Dept - City Clerk Subject: FW: Re -Energize CDM Please!!! Errica Garrett Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and City Council City Manager's Office Office: 949-644-3004 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 -----Original Message ----- From: Natalie DeClark <nataliedeclark@gmail.com> Sent: November 04, 2025 3:00 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Re -Energize CDM PleaseM [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. Dear Mayor and Council Members - Thank you for taking the time to read my email. I have been a long time resident of CDM-born and raised and now I'm enjoying raising my young family here. I am so grateful that we can walk into town and all three of our children have their favorite places: the public library that I used to visit, the Wee Loft that was once Toy Drum and Roses Donuts -who doesn't love their donuts and breakfast burritos?! We love our farmer's market, love the Third Thursdays, love our dolphins that celebrate each holiday and really appreciate the beautiful murals being painted recently. I am also appreciative of the young and energetic council members that have made an effort to host these wonderful community events -like the Third Thursdays! As much as we love CDM, sometimes, finding a walkable place to enjoy a weekend brunch/lunch or even dinner is tough. It's mind blowing that we barely have any outdoor dining locations with the amount of sunny days we get here. Over the years, CDM sadly has turned into a town of banks, gyms and real estate offices. Our kids love hearing all about what used to be at most of the banks and gyms when I was a kid living in the 90's here. We would have a blast roller blading to different spots to eat and hang out and rarely saw any restaurant chain/big box retailers/banks in town. What a missed opportunity for an outdoor restaurant where Coco's (now a bank) or Honeybaked Ham (now a real estate office) or Common Grounds (now a bank) used to be! 17th Street is such "hot spot" with new restaurants from Ospi to Nick's to Bear Flag opening next year. We can & should do more! Please consider re -energizing CDM! This is a family -friendly town who would all support, welcome and appreciate this change. With Much Appreciation, Natalie DeClark Sent from my iPhone From: Garrett, Errica Sent: November 04, 2025 2:57 PM To: Dept - City Clerk Subject: FW: Reinvigorating the Heart of Corona del Mar Errica Garrett Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and City Council City Manager's Office Office: 949-644-3004 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 � In From: Katelyn Danahy <kdanahy@nmusd.us> Sent: November 04, 2025 2:56 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Reinvigorating the Heart of Corona del Mar [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. Dear Mayor and Council Members, Thank you for taking the time to read my email. My family and I have lived in Corona del Mar for many years, and we feel so fortunate to call this beautiful coastal community our home. As a mom of four and a teacher at Harbor View Elementary, I see every day how special this town is for families. Our kids grow up surrounded by natural beauty, a close-knit school community, and a walkable village that feels safe and welcoming. That said, it's become increasingly clear that our town could use a bit of revitalization to make it more family -friendly and vibrant. Outdoor restaurants and casual dining —places where families can gather after a game, a school event, or a beach day —are hard to find in CDM. Too many storefronts have turned into offices and banks, and we're missing opportunities to create spaces that truly bring neighbors together. We have such potential to breathe new life into our village. Other nearby areas, like 17th Street, are thriving with restaurants and community spots, and I believe CDM could enjoy the same kind of energy. Families here want to stay local, connect, and support our small businesses —we just need more spaces that make that possible. Please consider supporting efforts to re -energize Corona del Mar into the lively, welcoming family -centered community it is meant to be. With gratitude, Katelyn Danahy, MAT Harbor View Elementary School Newport -Mesa Unified School District 1st Grade Teacher PAL Advisor kdanahy@nmusd.us Zoom: 161-721-821