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NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Staff Report
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY OF
March 22, 2016
Agenda Item No. 12
ABSTRACT:
State Government Code Section 65400 mandates that the City prepare an annual
report on the status of the City’s General Plan and progress in its implementation.
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize submittal to the State of California Office of Planning and Research and State
Department of Housing and Community Development.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
There is no fiscal impact related to this item.
DISCUSSION:
The attached General Plan Annual Status Report (Attachment B) conforms to the
requirements of State Government Code Sections 65400(B), 65583, and 65584.
Subsequent to the City Council’s review the report will be sent to the Office of Planning
and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD).
The primary basis for the report is the review of the adopted General Plan
Implementation Programs which are included in Attachment A. The report documents
the progress made on the various implementation programs during the 2015 calendar
year. Many of the programs are ongoing, and therefore are addressed continuously in
order to meet the General Plan’s goals.
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:Kimberly Brandt, Community Development Director - 949-644-3232,
kbrandt@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY:Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner
PHONE:949-644-3221
TITLE:General Plan Annual Status Report Including Housing Element
Report (PA2007-195)
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A notable project underway by the Planning Division and GIS staff is the comprehensive
update of the entire land use database consistent with Implementation Programs 10.1
and 10.2. Information from multiple sources including GIS data, traffic model land use
data, and building permits is being compiled, reviewed and confirmed for accuracy
before inclusion into a comprehensive database. Although land use data (existing
development, allowed development, etc.) is available on a lot-by-lot basis and by Traffic
Analysis Zone (TAZ) information for some older areas and buildings is incomplete. The
database will be used for site specific information or compiled to provide information by
any geography needed, such as a single lot, neighborhood, statistical area, or citywide.
The effort is expected to be completed in summer 2016. Once completed the land use
data will be provided by Statistical Area as directed by the General Plan and posted on
the Planning Division website. Sample Statistical Area tables for areas completed are
included as Attachment C.
The attached also includes the State-mandated Housing Element Report which
demonstrates the City’s progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and
accomplishing the Housing Element programs. Lastly, the Housing Element Report
follows HCD’s guidelines and includes the following information:
A. Annual building activity reports for new housing units;
B. Regional housing needs allocation progress; and
C. Program implementation status including local efforts to remove governmental
constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing.
In 2015, there was a 45-unit decrease in the total number of units in the City, as a result
of 242 units being demolished and 197 units being completed. Staff expects a net
increase in dwelling units citywide to occur in the next one to two years with the
completion of the San Joaquin Plaza apartment project that includes 524 units.
In terms of the City meeting its State-mandated regional housing needs, the City will be
meeting its 2014-2021 allocation of one very-low household income unit with the
completion of the first phase of the Uptown Newport project which will include 455
apartments, 91 of which will be affordable to very-low income households.
The Planning Commission reviewed this report on March 3, 2016, and at the conclusion
of their review, the Commission received and filed the report and recommended that
City Council authorize submittal of the report to OPR and HCD.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The City Council’s review of the General Plan Status Report, including the Housing
Element Report, is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, as the review
is not a project as defined in Section 15378(b)(2) of the Public Resources Code.
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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 - General Plan Implementation Program
Attachment B - General Plan Annual Status Report Including Housing Element Report
Attachment C - Sample Statistical Area Tables (Implementation Program 10.2)
Attachment A
General Plan Implementation Program
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IMPLEMENTATION
The following implementation programs constitute the principal set of actions and procedures
necessary to carry out the goals and policies of the City of Newport Beach General Plan. They are
generally described and do not reiterate the policies’ specific standards or requirements that must be
addressed in implementation, such as permitted development densities and required parkland acreage
dedication. Consequently, in implementing the programs it is necessary to review the Plan’s policies to
assure that they are fully addressed. For the convenience of the General Plan’s users, each
implementation program is numbered and referenced at the close of each relevant Element policy
(Imp __).
The programs described herein may change over time to reflect available funding or as new
approaches are used in the future. To this end, the General Plan Progress Report required to be
prepared annually, as described in Imp 1.3 below, should review the continuing applicability of the
programs and update this list as necessary. Such modifications would not necessitate a formal
amendment of the General Plan, unless they substantively alter the Plan’s goals or policies.
Development Management System
The City of Newport Beach’s Development Management System encompasses the policy and
regulatory documents and procedures that guide land use development and resource conservation in
accordance with the goals and policies specified by the General Plan.
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1. GENERAL PLAN
Overview
The City of Newport Beach General Plan was prepared and adopted in accordance with the
procedural and substantive requirements of California Government Code §65300 et seq. It serves as
the statement of official policy for Newport Beach’s long term physical development and addresses all
elements statutorily required by the Code including Land Use, Housing, Circulation, Conservation,
Open Space, Public Safety, and Noise. To avoid redundancy, the subjects of the Conservation and
Open Space Element have been merged into the Natural Resources Element. Parks and Recreation,
under statute a component of the Open Space Element, has been prepared as a separate element to
reflect its importance. As a municipality is permitted to incorporate other elements that pertain to its
unique characteristics or visions, the Newport Beach General Plan also includes Harbor and Bay, Arts
and Cultural, and Historic Resources Elements. Though optional by statute, once adopted they hold
equal weight under the law as the mandated elements.
Goals and policies of the General Plan are applicable to all lands within the jurisdiction of the City of
Newport Beach. Consistent with state statutes (§65300), the General Plan also specifies policies for
the adopted Sphere of Influence (SOI), encompassing Banning Ranch, which represent the City’s
long-term intentions for conservation and development of the property should it be annexed to
Newport Beach. Until that time, uses and improvements of the property are subject to the County of
Orange General Plan.
Programs
Imp 1.1 Ensure that Private Development and Capital Improvements are Consistent
with the General
California statutes require that a city’s decisions regarding its physical development must be consistent
with the adopted General Plan. As entitlements for the development of private properties are guided
by the City’s ordinances and Charter requirements, implicitly they must be consistent with the General
Plan. As a consequence, it is necessary for Newport Beach to review all subdivision and development
applications and make written findings that they are consistent with all goals and policies of the
General Plan (see Imp 12.1 and Imp 13.1). If the project is found to be inconsistent, it cannot be
approved without revisions of the General Plan and, as necessary, it’s implementing ordinances.
PROGRAM
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When the City or any external agency responsible for the planning or implementation of public works
within the City prepares its annual list of proposed public works and its five-year Capital
Improvement Program (CIP), these must be submitted to the Planning Commission for review for
conformity with the adopted General Plan (Government Code §65401). Additionally, when the City
acquires property for public purposes, such as streets and parks, the Planning Commission is required
to review this action and report on its consistency with the General Plan (§65402).
Imp 1.2 Update and Revise the General Plan to Reflect Changing Conditions and
Visions
While there are no specific deadlines for updates and revisions of the General Plan, state guidelines
urge that it be maintained to reflect current conditions, issues, and visions. The State Office of
Planning and Research (OPR) is required to notify a city when its general plan has not been revised
within eight years. If the plan has not been revised within ten years, OPR must also notify the
Attorney General, who will notify the City of the legal risks for failure to maintain a legally adequate
plan. An exception is the Housing Element, which is required to be revised at least every five years
(Code §65588) and certified by the State Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD). Historically, this deadline has been extended on a number of occasions due to delays in the
preparation of the regional housing allocation by the responsible regional agency, the Southern
California Association of Governments (SCAG).
While comprehensive revisions occur infrequently in recognition of the long-term role of the General
Plan, it is important to monitor its relevance and applicability to local needs and issues as they evolve
over time. At least once every five years the City should review the economic markets for commercial,
industrial, and housing development; identify trends that impact or provide opportunities for the City;
assess the Plan’s land use diagram, policies, and standards for their effectiveness in addressing these;
evaluate traffic conditions and their correlation with land use development; and amend these where
desired and necessary. All amendments must be analyzed pursuant to Charter Section 423 to
determine if they must be submitted to the electorate.
As many of the General Plan’s implementation programs, particularly the Public Infrastructure and
Services Plans and Public Service Programs, are dependent on available funding and evolve over time
to reflect changing community needs, they should be reviewed and updated at least once each three
years to assure their continuing relevancy. This is a technical revision that would not necessitate a
formal amendment of the General Plan, provided that they do not alter its policies, and would best be
accomplished as an integral component of the Annual General Plan Progress Report (see Imp 1.3).
Revisions and updates of the General Plan should be made in accordance with the General Plan’s
Vision Statement, or as modified by future public input. Fundamentally, this should sustain the City’s
intentions to be a residential community, balanced with supporting retail uses, job opportunities, and
visitor and recreational services and amenities. Amendments to accommodate the City’s “fair-share”
of regional housing demand will be considered in context of these visions and the goals stipulated by
this Plan. Increments of additional growth will be linked to the provision of adequate supporting
transportation systems, infrastructure, and public services.
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Imp 1.3 Prepare Annual General Plan Progress and Housing Element
Implementation Reports
The California Government Code §65400(b)(1) requires all cities and counties to submit an annual
General Plan Progress Report to their “legislative bodies,” the State Office of Planning and Research
(OPR), and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The purpose of
the report is to provide information on the status of the General Plan and the progress made in
implementing its programs and goals including the adequacy of transportation, utility infrastructure,
and public services to support entitled projects. Additionally, the Report must specify the degree to
which the approved general plan complies with the General Plan Guidelines published by the
Governors Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the date of its last revision.
As required by State Housing Element Law, the City is also required to monitor all housing programs
and complete a detailed annual Housing Element Implementation Report that documents the City’s
progress in fulfilling its share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment; the status of the
implementation of each of the housing programs of the City’s Housing Plan; and reviews actions and
programs adopted to remove or mitigate governmental constraints on the development of housing for
all income levels.
2. ZONING CODE
Overview
The City of Newport Beach Zoning Code, Title 20 of the Municipal Code, is one of the primary
means of implementing the General Plan. Unlike the long-term perspective of the General Plan, the
Zoning Code anticipates the immediate uses of the land. Areas within the SOI are governed by the
County of Orange Zoning Code, until annexation to the City, when they would be subject to the
City’s Code.
While state statutes do not require consistency between the General Plan and Zoning Code for
charter cities, such as Newport Beach, most court decisions in the state pertaining to the regulation of
land use development in such communities have set the General Plan as the standard by which
development entitlements that have been legally challenged have been measured. This is based on the
premise that effective implementation of a general plan necessitates mutually reinforcing actions, such
as a consistent zoning code. Newport Beach’s practice has been to maintain consistency between its
General Plan and Zoning Code.
Programs
Imp 2.1 Amend the Zoning Code for Consistency with the General Plan
Adoption of the updated General Plan necessitates a thorough review of the Zoning Code’s
regulations for consistency with the General Plan’s Land Use Plan and policies. This shall include
review of Code requirements pertaining to areas designated as “Specific Plans” (see “Specific Plans”
below) and amendments to Planned Community (PC) Development Plans.
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In accordance with state statutes, the Zoning Code shall be amended “within a reasonable time” of
the adoption of the updated General Plan. While a specific time frame is not specified, it is common
practice for communities to revise their zoning within a 12- to 18-month time period.
In summary, map and text amendments may be necessary to accomplish the following:
a. Review and revise land use classifications to reflect the General Plan’s policies for permitted
uses, densities/intensities, and development standards. These need to reflect the new types of
land use categories, including those that provide for the vertical and horizontal mixing of
housing with commercial, office, visitor-serving and other non-residential land uses.
b. Add standards to implement policies addressing community character and design and
development for each land use category and as defined for sub-areas.
c. Review and amend, where necessary, Code requirements and standards pertaining to the
location and design of development to protect terrestrial and marine environmental resources;
protect development and populations for the risks of environmental hazards such as
earthquakes, tsunamis, methane gas, and excessive noise; and maintain the integrity and quality
of Newport Harbor and the Upper Bay.
d. Review and amend the Code, as necessary, to achieve specific objectives of the General Plan
such as lot consolidation to improve the economic viability of commercial uses, retention of
marine-related businesses, development of affordable housing, and implementation of more
environmentally sustainable buildings and site planning. These may be accomplished through
development requirements and/or incentives.
e. Review and amend the Code, as necessary, to assure that developer requirements for the
dedication of lands for roadway improvements, parklands, and other elements defined by
General Plan policies are fulfilled, including specifications and procedures for which in-lieu fees
may be contributed.
3. SPECIFIC PLANS
Overview
Specific plans are tools for the systematic implementation of the General Plan and intended to
implement and regulate land use and development within a specific project boundary, subject to the
substantive and procedural requirements of §65450 through §65450 of the California Government
Code. Specific plans are regulatory documents adopted by ordinance and, to date, have been
incorporated into Newport Beach’s Zoning Code. Therefore, all development standards contained
therein are enforceable by law.
Specific plans that have been adopted by the City of Newport Beach, generally, are more limited in
their scope and application than authorized by the California Government Code. Principally, they are
more specific than underlying the parallel zoning requirements in their definition of development
standards and design guidelines to reflect the unique characteristics of their planning area. Some
prescribe programs for visual enhancement and streetscape improvements. Adopted specific plans at
the time of the approval of the updated General Plan include Newport Shores, Mariner’s Mile,
Cannery Village/McFadden Square, Santa Ana Heights, Central Balboa, and Old Newport Boulevard.
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A “placeholder” is included in the Code for the anticipated future preparation of a specific plan for
Corona del Mar. However, the updated General Plan does not specify a specific implementation
structure or regulating document for Corona del Mar or most other areas.
As a component of the revision of the Newport Beach Zoning Code for consistency with the General
Plan (Imp 2.1, above), development regulations for designated Specific Plan areas of the City shall be
reviewed and amended as necessary.
Programs
Imp 3.1 Preparation of New Specific Plans
As specific plans are considered by the state OPR to be especially useful for large projects and sites
with environment constraints, there are several potential applications in the City of Newport Beach.
These may be prepared by either the City or private sector. However, responsibility for their adoption
lies with the City Council.
a. Should Banning Ranch not be acquired as open space, guidelines and standards for the
integration of development with the preservation of critical habitat, bluffs, and other natural
open spaces are essential. General Plan policies for the intermixing of a variety of housing types
with local retail services, a hotel, and park in a walkable and sustainable environment can best
be accomplished through detailed development standards and design guidelines that are not
currently contained in the City’s ordinances. A specific plan, as conceived by state statute,
would also encompass detailed infrastructure, financing, and phasing plans. A specific plan
would also be helpful in assuring that the quality of development and scope of resource
protection desired for this property would be achieved
b. Specific plans may also be considered to satisfy the regulatory planning requirements for the
residential villages proposed for the Airport Area and the integration of the mix of medical-
related, housing, commercial, and industrial uses in West Newport Mesa. In these cases, the
specific plans would serve as important tools to guide the development of multiple properties
into a cohesive district. It would establish standards for a suitable interface among the diverse
permitted land uses, a high level of architectural design and site landscape, and the
incorporation of parklands, unifying streetscapes, and other amenities.
4. DEVELOPMENT PLANS/PLANNED COMMUNITIES
Overview
The City of Newport Beach provides for a “Planned Community” (PC) designation for the
development of large properties, usually under one ownership, with the objective of producing a well-
defined and cohesive district that integrates one or more type of housing unit and supporting uses
that meets standards of density, open space, light and air, pedestrian and vehicular access, and traffic
circulation similar to comparable residential and commercial districts in the City, as well as reflects the
unique environmental setting of the property. These define specific development standards that are
customized to reflect the unique attributes of the property and its surroundings.
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Programs
Imp 4.1 New “Planned Community” Development Plans
In lieu of the preparation of specific plans, as discussed above, the City may elect to have “Planned
Community” plans prepared for large scale development projects permitted by the General Plan.
Principally, these would apply to Banning Ranch, and residential villages in the Airport Area. For the
latter, these would serve as the “regulatory plan” required for each village. This would expand the
traditional use of the City’s PC designations to incorporate detailed design guidelines, infrastructure
plans, phasing, and financing mechanisms.
5. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM
Overview
Implementation of California Coastal Act policies is accomplished primarily through a Local Coastal
Program (LCP) that contains a Coastal Land Use Plan (CLUP) and Implementation Plan (IP). The
CLUP sets forth goals, objectives, and policies that govern the use of land and water in the coastal
zone within the City of Newport Beach, with the exception of Newport Coast and Banning Ranch.
Newport Coast is governed by the previously certified and currently effective Newport Coast segment
of the Orange County Local Coastal Program. Banning Ranch is a Deferred Certification Area (DCA)
due to unresolved issues related to land use, public access, and the protection of coastal resources.
The IP consists of the zoning ordinances, zoning district maps, and other legal instruments necessary
to implement the land use plan.
Programs
Imp 5.1 Review and Revise Coastal Land Use Plan for Consistency with the General
Plan
The General Plan’s updated goals and policies were written in consideration of the CLUP approved
by the California Coastal Commission on February 8, 2006. Many of its policies were directly
incorporated in the Land Use, Harbor and Bay, Natural Resources, Recreation, and Safety Elements.
However, there are a number of policies in the updated General Plan that may deviate from those in
the approved CLUP Among these are policies for the inclusion of housing and mixed-use
developments in portions of the coastal zone and the revised land use classification and
density/intensity system. It will be necessary to review and amend the CLUP for consistency and
submit these to the Coastal Commission for certification.
6. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
Overview
The City of Newport Beach Subdivision Ordinance, Title 19 of the Municipal Code, regulates and
controls the division of land within the City in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and
Government Code §66411. The Subdivision Ordinance regulates the design and improvement of
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subdivisions, requires dedications of public improvements, establishes development impact fees and
mitigation programs, and requires conformity with the provisions of the City’s General Plan. This
includes the review and approval of lot size and configuration, street alignments, street grades and
widths, traffic access, drainage and sanitary facilities, lands dedicated for public uses (e.g., schools and
parks) and open spaces, and other measures as may be necessary to insure consistency with or
implementation of the General Plan.
Programs
Imp 6.1 Review the Subdivision Ordinance for Consistency with the General Plan
On adoption of the updated General Plan, the Subdivision Ordinance shall be reviewed and amended
where necessary to ensure consistency with its goals and policies. This may encompass revisions
related to the Plan’s policies pertaining to the intermixing of uses; site planning and design; landscape
improvements; roadway and street standards and improvements; storm drainage and pollution runoff
control; conformance to natural topography and landscapes; terrestrial and marine habitat protection;
landform and coastal sand protection; flooding, fire, geologic, seismic, and other hazard abatement;
environmental impact mitigation, and infrastructure and public service concurrency.
Additionally, the City should examine and modify the Ordinance to reflect state-of-the-art land
development practices that enhance environmental sustainability, such as the draft “LEED for
Neighborhood Developments (LEED-ND) Rating System.” These standards would largely be
applicable to large scale development projects, such as the Banning Ranch.
7. BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CODE
Overview
Building construction in the City is regulated by Title 15 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code,
“Buildings and Construction.” This encompasses the 1994 Uniform Code for Building Conservation;
1997 Uniform Administrative Code; Uniform Housing Code; California Swimming Pool, Spa, and
Hot Tub Code; the 2001 California Building Code; California, Mechanical Code, and California
Plumbing Code; the 2004 California Electrical Code; Newport Beach Excavation and Grading Code;
Newport Beach Flood Damage Protection; and the Newport Beach Construction Site Fencing and
Screening. Additionally, Title 15 includes regulations for Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing
Buildings, Sign Code, House Moving, Abatement of Substandard Buildings, Undergrounding of
Utilities, Fair Share Traffic Contribution, Traffic Phasing, Major Thoroughfare and Bridge Fee
Program, Development Agreements, Flood Damage Protection, Methane Gas Mitigation, Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities, and Santa Heights Redevelopment. The City applies the most recently
updated codes by state, federal, and professional organizations. The Fair Share Traffic Contribution
ordinance and accompanying resolution determine the total unfunded cost of completing the City’s
Circulation Element and allocate this cost to future development based on traffic generation rates.
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Programs
Imp 7.1 Review Building and Construction Code for Consistency with General Plan
General Plan policies largely mimic the provisions of the City’s Building and Construction Code (Title
15), particularly those addressing public safety. As the General Plan specifies many new policies
pertaining to the design and development character of many land use districts, the Code should be
reviewed to assure that these are fully addressed. In addition, as the General Plan provides for the
development of high-rise multi-family residential, the Code should also be reviewed for its adequacy
in consideration of the policies for such building types in the Airport Area.
The City should also consider revisions of Title 15 to foster the use of “green-building” techniques
that have not been traditionally used in the City, as well as other appropriate revisions to achieve the
Plan’s policy objectives.
Imp 7.2 Revise Fair Share Traffic Contribution Ordinance
The updated Circulation Element will require revisions of the City’s Fair Share Traffic Contribution
Ordinance, Chapter 15.38, for consistency, with periodic updates as necessary for funding
consideration changes (including the implications of regional improvements such as those contained
in the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways and the traffic contribution of adjacent cities
such as Irvine, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, and Laguna Beach). This ordinance and accompanying
resolution determine the total unfunded cost of completing the City’s Circulation Element and
allocate this cost to future development based on traffic generation rates.
Imp 7.3 Review and Update Transportation Demand Ordinance
The Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance should be periodically reviewed and
updated to address the needs of new development types and land use mixes, especially as mixed use
development is implemented in areas such as Newport Center and the Airport Area.
8. OTHER CODES AND ORDINANCES
Overview
General Plan policies are also implemented through a diversity of other codes and ordinances of the
City of Newport Beach. Relevant sections of the Municipal Code may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
■ Title 6, Health and Sanitation
■ Title 9, Fire Code
■ Title 10, Offenses and Nuisances
■ Title 11, Recreational Activities
■ Title 12, Vehicles and Traffic
■ Title 13, Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Properties
■ Title 17, Anchorage and Mooring Regulations
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Programs
Imp 8.1 Review Codes and Ordinances for Consistency with the General Plan and
Update Periodically
On adoption of the General Plan, relevant codes and ordinances of the City shall be reviewed for
their consistency and revisions prepared where necessary. These shall be updated periodically to
reflect state-of-the-art practices and technologies. Representative of the issues addressed by General
Plan policy that should be reviewed are the following:
a. Requirements for live-aboard vessels pertaining to the integrity, quality, and safety of Harbor
uses, environmental protection, and impacts on the public, waterfront owners/lessees, and
adjoining properties
b. Regulation and transfer of mooring permit applications and titles
c. Standards for the design and siting of bulkheads, pier, and similar structures to address their
potential visual impacts
d. Standards and policies specified by the Noise Element to protect sensitive noise receptors,
residents and businesses from unwanted noise impacts from traffic, JWA operations,
construction activities, truck deliveries, special events, charter and entertainment boats, and
similar sources
Imp 8.2 Prepare New Codes, Ordinances, and Guidelines
The updated General Plan shall be reviewed and evaluated for the need to adopt new codes and
ordinances that implement its policies and standards. Among those that may be considered for their
appropriateness are the following:
a. A “commercial-residential” interface ordinance that regulates use, activity, and design of
commercial properties located on shallow parcels directly abutting residential neighborhoods
b. Design guidelines for the renovation or reconstruction of housing in existing neighborhoods to
assure that they complement the character of existing development; these may be applied to
specific neighborhoods or citywide
c. An ordinance or guidelines for the preservation of historic buildings and/or properties; this
shall be developed in consideration of guidelines published by the State Historic Preservation
Office
d. An ordinance managing parking in commercial and mixed-use corridors and districts
characterized by deficient parking; this may provide for the establishment of parking districts in
which new parking may be developed in public or private shared facilities or structures or other
facilities, as well as procedures for the funding of these improvements
9. CITY COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL
Overview
Many regulatory policies established by the City Council are adopted by ordinance and included in the
Municipal Code. However, other policies also are established which by their nature do not require
adoption by ordinance. These policy statements adopted by resolution of the City Council are
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consolidated within the Newport Beach City Council Policy Manual. This Manual contains numerous
polices that establish rules and guidelines for City administration, planning, public works and utilities,
environmental protection, city services, and coastal activities. These policies help to guide residents
and city staff in the direction that Council will take on certain matters. City Council Policies are set at
Council Meetings and are reviewed annually.
Programs
Imp 9.1 Review City Council Policy Manual for Consistency with the General Plan
The City Council Policy Manual shall be reviewed to assure that its policies are consistent with the
updated General Plan.
10. DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
TRACKING AND MONITORING
Overview
Among the responsibilities of the City’s Management Information Systems (MIS) Division is the
maintenance of a centralized database development and support system. This is supplemented by the
development and maintenance of data by individual City departments. This includes the Geographic
Information System (GIS) that allows data to be connected to all parcels in the City, facilitating
analysis and display of information geographically.
Tracking new development as it is approved will enable the City, property owners, and the public to
easily and quickly know how much development potential remains for a property or an area.
Incorporation of the data base in GIS format on the city’s web page would facilitate public access and
review. In addition, adoption and voter approval of the updated General Plan will modify the
development capacities in the City, and these will be used as the basis for the review of project
applications and determination of the need for voter approval pursuant to Charter Section 423.
Programs
Imp 10.1 Maintain Up-to-Date Comprehensive Database
Data that is likely to change over a comparatively short time period, such as built land use and traffic
should be updated on a continuing basis, while data that is stable, such as seismic hazard zones, can
be updated on a less frequent basis. In its annual budgeting process, priority should be placed on
expenditures for the compilation of data that informs the City’s development decisions, public works
improvements, services, and programs.
Imp 10.2 Maintain Development Tracking and Monitoring Program
As new development is approved and implemented, the number of dwelling units and building area of
non-residential development should be tracked to enable the City to inform property owners,
developers, and decision-makers regarding the amount of remaining development capacity for
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pertinent Statistical Areas and individual parcels. This will facilitate the City’s compliance with the
development thresholds and limits required by Charter Section 423.
11. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA)
Overview
Chapter 20.90.050 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code requires that a project that is not exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) shall be reviewed and either a Negative
Declaration or an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) shall be prepared. The City’s Implementation
Procedures for CEQA are presented in the City Council Policy Manual, Policy “K.3.” These specify
the activities that are subject to, not subject to, and exempt from CEQA; content and procedures for
Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, and Environmental Impact Reports; processes for consultant
assistance in the preparation of environmental studies and documents; fees for CEQA processing; and
authorities of the Planning Director.
In conformance with CEQA requirements, a “Program” EIR was prepared and certified for the
updated City of Newport Beach General Plan. Some of the provisions that might have been defined
as mitigation measures have been incorporated as policies of the General Plan, so that the
requirements are specified in one document.
The Program EIR is written to the level of specificity of the General Plan’s Land Use Plan’s goals,
policies, and programs. It may serve as a reference in the preparation of CEQA-required
environmental documents for implementation of the General Plan, subsequent Specific Plans, Precise
Plans, capital improvements, and other actions that are consistent with the General Plan.
Programs
Imp 11.1 CEQA Review Development and Entitlement Applications
Applications for entitlement and development in the City of Newport Beach shall be subject to review
in accordance with the City Council Policy Manual Implementation Measures for CEQA.
Environmental analyses shall include assessment of the project’s consistency with General Plan
policies pertaining to each environmental topic under discussion. To the extent permitted by state law
and court decisions, the General Plan Program EIR can be used as citywide framework from which
project EIRs can be tiered. The Program EIR shall not be used for any project that is more intense
than, or inconsistent, with the General Plan.
12. FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
Overview
A Fiscal Impact Model has been developed that documents the balance of costs of public services and
revenues to be derived resulting from the mix of land uses permitted by the General Plan. These are
assigned to each category of land use, single family residential, multi-family residential, retail
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commercial, and office development, for example. As the analyses conclude, the mix of uses is highly
inter-related and the fiscal benefits of individual land uses cannot be considered independently.
Programs
Imp 12.1 Evaluate Fiscal Benefits of Development Proposals and Annexations
Significant development projects and General Plan Amendments shall be evaluated for their net fiscal
impacts on the City of Newport Beach. This will use the Fiscal Impact Model developed for the
General Plan and identify all costs for public services and revenues to be derived. The City shall
decide the type, scale, and mix of uses that shall be subject to fiscal review.
Imp 12.2 Maintain and Update Fiscal Impact Model
To ensure that the Fiscal Impact Model continues to be a useful tool for evaluating development
proposals, annexations, and related actions, the City should maintain and regularly update the base
information in the model.
13. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Overview
In accordance with Chapter 15.45 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, development agreements
may be prepared as contractual agreements between the City and developers to provide assurances to
each party regarding the uses to be entitled, rules of development, and public benefits of the
development project. The Code stipulates that a development agreement specify the duration of the
agreement, permitted uses of the property, density or intensity of use, maximum height and size of
proposed buildings, and provisions for reservation or dedication of land for public purposes, if
required. The agreement may include conditions, terms, restrictions, and requirements for subsequent
discretionary actions and may specify the timing and phasing of construction.
The uses and development standards specified by a development agreement must be consistent with
the General Plan and/or, where appropriate, Specific Plan and Local Coastal Program.
Programs
Imp 13.1 Process Development Agreements
For new master planned residential communities and large scale commercial and mixed-use projects,
the City and project developers may elect to enter into a development agreement. Such a tool may be
useful in guiding development that may be permitted on Banning Ranch if not acquired as open
space, development of residential villages within the Airport Area, and the integration of multiple uses
in West Newport Mesa. Development Agreements shall be required for housing developed as additive
infill on surface parking lots in the Airport Area and the additional entitlement of 450 housing units in
Newport Center and shall specify the public benefits to be contributed by the developer in exchange
for the City’s commitment for the number, density, and location of the housing units.
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Governance
The Governance portion of the General Plan Implementation Program describes the institutional
processes through which key policy decisions related to land use development, capital improvements,
and resource conservation will be made and carried out.
14. INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
Overview
Implementation of the General Plan’s goals and policies requires the cooperation and coordination of
the City with a diversity of local, state, and federal agencies and private and semi-private institutions.
The following summarizes many of the interagency coordination procedures directly related to the
General Plan’s policies that are currently being carried out or anticipated in the short-term. These will
be supplemented by other ongoing programs and new strategies that will be defined during the life
span of the General Plan’s implementation.
Programs
Imp 14.1 Adjoining Cities
The City of Newport Beach has established “borders committees” to collaborate with the cities of
Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa to address planning, development, transportation, and
other issues that jointly impact the communities. Newport Beach will also work with surrounding
jurisdictions and agencies to coordinate and test emergency preparedness and response plans.
Imp 14.2 Coordinate with School Districts
The City of Newport Beach and the school districts serving the City, including the Newport-Mesa
Unified School District, Santa Ana Unified School District, and Laguna Unified School District, shall
work together on the identification and acquisition of potential school sites and expansion of existing
facilities; monitoring and management of traffic conditions at school locations; CEQA-required
documentation for residential projects; and joint-use agreements for public recreational uses of school
properties.
Imp 14.3 Coordinate with Orange County
The City of Newport Beach and Orange County should continue to collaborate in numerous
programs affecting land use and development, affordable housing, transportation, infrastructure,
resource conservation, environmental quality, management of Newport Harbor and Upper Newport
Bay; and John Wayne Airport operations and improvement plans.
Imp 14.4 Coordinate with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is a multi-modal transportation agency serving
Orange County. It is responsible for countywide bus and paratransit service, Metrolink commuter rail
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service, the 91 Express Lanes toll facility, freeway, street and road improvement projects, motorist aid
services, and regulation of taxi operations. Through the adopted Measure M, a voter-approved half-
cent sales tax for transportation improvements, OCTA allocates funding for specific transportation
improvement projects in three major areas—freeways, streets, roads and transit. OCTA also secures
funding for regional and local agencies from state and federal agencies. The City of Newport Beach
will implement General Plan policies by doing the following:
■ Working with OCTA to support the implementation of needed regional Master Plan
improvements that will benefit mobility within the City
■ Soliciting funding from OCTA for local transportation, transit, parking, bikeway, and other
related improvements as such revenues are available in the future
■ Periodically reviewing the adequacy of transit service in Newport Beach and coordinating with
OCTA to provide transit support facilities including park-and-ride lots, bus stops, shelters, and
related facilities
■ Coordinating with OCTA to establish or modify bus stop locations to provide adequate access
to local residents and to destinations for external uses, as well as efficient and safe traffic
operations
■ Requesting the OCTA to assess the need for the expansion of fixed-route service and efficient
transportation to future transportation facilities
■ Coordinating with OCTA to provide expanded summertime bus and/or shuttle service to
reduce visitor traffic
■ Coordinating with OCTA to provide programs to issue monthly bus passes locally and provide
special programs for subsidizing passes for the disadvantaged
Imp 14.5 State of California Department of Housing and Community Development
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is responsible for the
certification of Newport Beach’s Housing Element (see Development Management System above).
Each five years, the City shall update the Element based on input received from the HCD and
regional agency (Southern California Association of Governments) regarding the City’s “fair share” of
regional housing demand. The focus of the update will be on the provision of adequate sites and
programs for affordable housing.
Imp 14.6 Coordinate with California Coastal Commission
The California Coastal Commission is responsible for the implementation of the California Coastal Act
of 1976. As described above (Development Management System), the City’s Local Coastal Program’s
(LCP) Land Use Plan (CLUP) had been certified at the time of the adoption of the updated General
Plan. The City shall work with the Coastal Commission to amend the CLUP to be consistent with the
General Plan and pursue certification of the Implementation Plan. The City shall ensure that on
certification, applications for development shall be reviewed by the City for consistency with the
certified LCP and California Coastal Act of 1976.
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Imp 14.7 Coordinate with the California Resources Agency, Department of Fish and
Game
The California Resources Agency Department of Fish and Game is responsible for the maintenance
of native fish, wildlife, plant species, and natural communities for their intrinsic and ecological value.
This includes habitat protection and maintenance in a sufficient amount and quality to ensure the
survival of all species and natural communities. The Department is also responsible for the issuance
of permits for lake and streambed alterations, incidental takes of state-listed species, in accordance
with the California Endangered Species Act, and near-shore fishery activity.
Implementation of the General Plan’s policies for natural resource protection shall be achieved
through the City’s consultation with the DFG in the review of projects that may impact terrestrial and
marine resources and identification of resource protection and impact mitigation measures, including
support for the DFG’s efforts for habitat acquisition and restoration on Banning Ranch. The City
shall cooperate with the DFG and other agencies in implementing the eel grass restoration of
Newport Bay and programs for the protection and management of upper Newport Bay, including the
Newport Beach Marine Refuge, Irvine Coast Marine Life Conservation Areas, and Upper Newport
Bay State Marine Park.
Imp 14.8 Coordinate with the California Department of Parks and Recreation
The California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the management of state parks
and beaches under its jurisdiction. In Newport Beach, this includes Corona del Mar State Beach and
Crystal Cove State Park. Cooperate in maintaining and expanding, where appropriate, recreational
opportunities along the coast and marine recreation related facilities.
Imp 14.9 Coordinate with the California Department of Transportation
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is responsible for the planning, construction,
and maintenance of state highways and freeways, including SR 73 and Newport Boulevard (SR 55)
between Finley Avenue and the City boundary. Coast Highway in Newport Beach, excluding the
portion from Newport Coast Drive to Jamboree Road, is currently a state highway and Caltrans
maintains authority over its right-of-way and standards for improvements. The General Plan
recommends that the City discuss and negotiate with Caltrans for the relinquishment of Coast
Highway through the City as a State Highway and begin these discussions at the earliest possible time.
Imp 14.10 Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA)
The Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) oversees the San Joaquin Hills (SR-73) Toll Road. It is
governed by a Board of Directors made up of elected officials from cities and county districts that are
adjacent to the toll roads, whom are appointed by the respective cities. The San Joaquin Hills Toll
Road was built as a state highway, owned and maintained by Caltrans and the TCA is responsible for
public oversight, toll policies, operations, and financing. The City shall coordinate its local roadway
improvements that impact and are impacted by the Toll Road with the TCA.
Imp 14.11 California Public Utilities Commission
The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) regulates privately owned telecommunications,
electric, natural gas, water, railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies. Among its
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responsibilities is the coordination of funding for the undergrounding of overhead utilities. Newport
Beach shall work with the PUC in obtaining funding and implementing the undergrounding of
remaining overhead utilities.
Imp 14.12 Coordinate with United States Army Corps of Engineers
Among its responsibilities, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is responsible for
the protection of water resources, habitat, and hydrological processes in the “navigable waters” of the
United States. This encompasses wetlands, in addition to Newport Harbor and Bay.
Implementation of the General Plan’s policies for natural resource protection shall be achieved
through the City’s support of programs of the USACE, with other agencies, in the restoration of
wetlands and other habitat on Banning Ranch. The City shall cooperate with the USACE and other
agencies in implementing the eel grass restoration of Newport Bay and programs for the protection
and management of upper Newport Bay, including the Newport Beach Marine Conservation Area,
Irvine Coast Marine Life Refuge, and Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park. In addition, the City
shall coordinate with USACE in the maintenance and delineation of federal navigational channels for
navigation and safety in Newport Harbor and securing and funding sediment disposal sites for future
dredging projects.
Imp 14.13 Coordinate with United States Fish and Wildlife Service
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is responsible for conserving, protecting, and enhancing
fish, wildlife, and plants and habitats that are subject to federal jurisdictional authority within Newport
Beach. The City shall cooperate with the USFWS, in collaboration with other resource agencies, in the
protection of terrestrial and marine resources including wetlands and other important habitats on
Banning Ranch and supporting and implementing management of the Upper Newport Bay State
Marine Park and marine life refuges off shore of Corona del Mar and Newport Coast.
Imp 14.14 Coordinate with Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for protecting human health and the
environment. Other responsibilities include developing and enforcing regulations that implement
environmental laws enacted by Congress; cooperating with the US EPA, in collaboration with other
resource agencies, in the protection of terrestrial and marine resources; and working with the EPA to
secure sediment disposal sites for future dredging projects.
Imp 14.15 Coordinate with United States Postal Service
The United States Postal Service (USPS) maintains a distribution facility in Mariner’s Mile. Newport
Beach should work with the USPS for the possible relocation of this postal distribution facility to
enable its reuse for parking or retail activity. The City should assist in the identification of potential
alternative sites that are accessible to residents and do not adversely impact neighborhood character.
Imp 14.16 Other Agencies.
There are numerous other agencies that have jurisdiction and/or are involved in the development,
capital improvement, and conservation programs of the City of Newport Beach. The following lists
some of these key agencies:
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■ Energy and telecommunications service providers such as Southern California Edison
Company and Southern California Gas Company
■ Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
■ Metropolitan Water District
■ South Coast Air Quality Management District
■ Southern California Association of Governments
■ California State Parks
■ National Marine Fisheries Service
15. ANNEXATION
Overview
Lands may be annexed into the City of Newport Beach with the approval of the Local Agency
Formation Commission (LAFCO) and registered voters within the area to be annexed or property
owners, based on land valuation, where there are no residents.
During the approval process the City must identify its intended zoning for the area, which must be
consistent with the General Plan; review of the environmental impacts of annexation; identify the
costs and adequacy of government services; evaluate the ability of the City to provide the services to
the annexed area and sufficiency of revenue demonstrated; and establish a program and compensation
defined for the transfer of existing facilities, such as parks and libraries, and capital improvements
from the County to the City.
A fiscal impact study should be conducted for any proposed annexation that identifies all costs of
services, the revenue to be derived, and the net effect on the City’s overall fiscal balance. In practice,
this will be accomplished through the Fiscal Impact Model developed for the General Plan update.
Unincorporated lands within Newport Beach’s sphere of influence should be considered for
annexation.
Programs
Imp 15.1 Encourage Annexation of Banning Ranch Prior to Development
The City shall work with the property owners to reach agreement on development of the property (if
it is not acquired as open space) with City approvals and its annexation into Newport Beach prior to
development, to assure that development is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan.
Public Infrastructure Plans
A diversity of public and quasi-public agencies is responsible for the provision of infrastructure and
services for Newport Beach’s residents and businesses. These include agencies both under the
jurisdiction and independent of the City. Each is responsible for the planning and funding of
improvements to assure that existing and projected future needs of Newport Beach’s residents are
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met. The General Plan provides information to each agency regarding the City’s intended distribution
and density/intensity of future growth that should serve as the basis for the updating of Public
Improvement Plans that specify the type, amount, cost, and phasing of public improvements and
facilities necessary to support future population and employment development.
16. MOBILITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRAFFIC
MANAGEMENT
Overview
The City’s Department of Public Works is responsible for the planning, engineering, and
improvement of streets throughout the City, except the portions of Coast Highway and Newport
Boulevard that are designated State Highways, State Route 73, and streets within gated residential
communities. It is anticipated that the City will assume responsibility for Coast Highway in the future.
Required improvements are reviewed annually, prioritized, and funded by the City’s Capital
Improvement Program (CIP).
Programs
Imp 16.1 Improve Arterial Streets and Highways According to Classification
The City shall take the necessary actions to obtain the required right-of-way to provide the ultimate
cross sections for each type of roadway classification designated in the General Plan when adjacent
land development occurs.
Imp 16.2 Monitor Traffic Conditions and Plan for and Fund Improvements
The City shall monitor, design and manage roadway conditions and maintain streets. Periodically, the
City shall conduct traffic counts at key intersections and roadways (average daily traffic counts and
peak hour intersection counts). The City shall strive to maintain Level of Service “D” as specified in
General Plan policies. Street improvements in the City’s Capital Improvement Program shall be
reviewed and updated regularly to meet and maintain the adopted traffic level of service standards and
be consistent with Measure M and State Congestion Management Program requirements.
Imp 16.3 Construct Street and Highway Improvements
The City shall construct necessary improvements to street intersections to attain acceptable Levels of
Service, as defined in the Circulation Element. These shall be implemented as needed based on the list
of impacted intersections included in the General Plan EIR, and also in accordance with development
project traffic impact studies. Intersections with improvements necessary for buildout conditions are
delineated on Figure CE-3 of the Circulation Element.
Imp 16.4 Monitor Roadway Conditions and Operational Systems
The City shall monitor and maintain City streets and thoroughfares. The City shall develop and follow
a schedule for periodic review of City streets with respect to pavement, signage, signalization, and
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comparable elements. If inadequacies are found, the City will perform or contract with a consultant to
perform maintenance of roadway features.
Imp 16.5 Maintain Consistency with Regional Jurisdictions
The City shall maintain consistency with regional jurisdictions (Caltrans, Orange County) to provide
adequate facilities including roadway infrastructure plans and design standards. The City shall work
with regional jurisdictions to modify regional plans (such as the Orange County Master Plan of
Arterial Highways) so that they are consistent with City plans. The City will also periodically review
City standards to ensure they remain up-to-date and consistent with regional standards as new
standards are adopted.
Imp 16.6 Local/Neighborhood Access Roads
The City shall undertake studies of residential neighborhoods on a case by case basis to identify local
circulation patterns and principal access points in order to assess the opportunities and needs to
restrict, divert, or mitigate arterial traffic intrusion. Such studies should include an assessment of the
traffic impacts on the entire neighborhood and the participation of neighborhood residents to prepare
a consensus plan of neighborhood traffic control. In addition, the City shall maintain standards that
ensure safe and efficient access for emergency vehicles to residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
Imp 16.7 Traffic Control
Traffic congestion shall be reduced through reasonable methods utilizing conventional and innovative
methods for traffic control. Traffic signal timing standards, in addition to serving drivers, should
adequately provide for pedestrian crossings. Traffic signal interconnect systems shall be maintained
and upgraded to efficiently coordinate and control traffic flows on arterial streets. The City shall
identify and incorporate intelligent transportation systems as a logical method to improve peak hour
traffic flow.
The special issue of summertime traffic should be monitored and evaluated periodically. The City
should continue to evaluate and implement, if appropriate, summertime traffic control measures
and/o alternative transportation modes to reduce the impact of high volume summer traffic.
Imp 16.8 Provide Public Transportation
The City shall continue to operate local demand-responsive transit service within the City to ensure
mobility and accessibility for the City’s citizens, especially the elderly. The City shall also work with
the Orange County Transportation Authority for countywide bus service that will guarantee regional
and local travel options. The City should encourage the development of additional public
transportation services and facilities such as park-and-ride facilities, and look for opportunities to
support the upgrade and enhancement of existing services.
Imp 16.9 Manage Truck Operations
Maintain and enforce a system of truck routes on specified arterial streets to control trucking and
delivery operations within the City. Periodically review the truck route system and make changes as
required to ensure that it adequately serves the City and protects areas of the City from truck traffic
intrusion. Work with regional agencies as they continue to assess goods movement in Orange County.
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Imp 16.10 Improve Parking Supply and Management
Parking Management Programs shall be considered for commercial and residential areas of the City
with inadequate parking, such as Corona del Mar and the Balboa Peninsula. This may consider the
development of public parking lots or structures, street parking permitting, valet programs, and
similar techniques as feasible. Existing public parking lots should be evaluated for their accessibility,
utilization, and proximity to the uses they support. Possible relocation should be considered where
they do not effectively support surrounding land uses.
Funding for public parking facilities may be derived from the establishment of parking districts,
supported by local businesses and organizations, including Business Improvement Districts. In-lieu
fee programs shall be considered to fund the development of public parking.
The City shall work with commercial, office, and institutional property owners to encourage the use
of parking areas on weekends and holidays in conjunction with transit services.
Imp 16.11 Maintain Trails
Newport Beach should continue to develop and maintain non-motorized transportation systems as a
viable alternative to vehicular travel and to help satisfy local recreational needs, and should include
trails and facilities that traverse the citywide area. A system of route designations for bicycles,
equestrians, and pedestrians, as well as support facilities shall be maintained in cooperation with
adjacent jurisdictions, where appropriate.
Imp 16.12 Marine Transportation
The City shall conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility of marine transportation services as a
supplement to automobile use. Marine transportation docking, buildings, and support facilities such as
parking throughout the coastal areas of the City shall be evaluated and modified as necessary and
feasible to coordinate with the surrounding transportation system.
17. WATER
Overview
Water service in the City of Newport Beach is provided by the City, Irvine Ranch Water District, and
Mesa Consolidated Water District. Each agency maintains master plans for services, facilities,
maintenance, and improvements necessary to support existing and projected population growth and
development. Conservation practices and requirements to meet regional, state, and federal water
quality regulations are included within the respective plans. Each agency maintains a capital
improvements program for the provision of water system improvements, special projects, and
ongoing maintenance. Water demands are monitored and periodically the plans are updated to
account for any service issues and regulatory changes.
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Programs
Imp 17.1 Maintain and Implement Urban Water Management Plans and Encourage
Conservation
Information regarding the General Plan’s development capacities shall be forwarded by the City to the
Irvine Ranch Water District and Mesa Consolidated Water District as the basis for their consideration
of the adequacy of existing and planned improvements to meet the needs of existing and future
populations. Required facility improvements shall be budgeted by each agency, including, where
appropriate, the City’s five year and annual Capital Improvement Programs.
Strategies to promote the conservation of water should be periodically reviewed for their effectiveness
and updated in the plans to reflect best management practices. These may include tiered rates, the use
of recycled water, incentives for on-site capture and retention of rainwater in private development,
and comparable techniques. In addition, the water agencies should consider the potential use of
alternative water sources for the water supply by implementation of advanced water treatment
processes, when feasible.
18. SEWER
Overview
Sanitation service and sewerage in the City of Newport Beach are provided by the City, Irvine Ranch
Water District (IRWD), and Costa Mesa Sanitation District (CMSD). Each agency maintains master
plans for services, collection and treatment facilities, maintenance, and improvements necessary to
support existing and projected population growth and development. Wastewater from these service
areas, as well as greater Orange County, is collected, treated, and disposed by the Orange County
Sanitation District (OCSD).
Programs
Imp 18.1 Maintain and Implement Sewer Master Plan
Information regarding the General Plan’s development capacities shall be forwarded to the IRWD,
CMSD, and OCSD as the basis for their consideration of the adequacy of existing and planned
improvements to meet the needs of existing and future populations. These master plans should review
the adequacy of facilities in areas in which new growth or substantive changes in use are targeted.
Required facility improvements shall be defined and budgeted by the respective agencies, including
the City’s five year and annual Capital Improvement Programs.
19. STORM DRAINAGE
Overview
Storm drainage systems in the City of Newport Beach are maintained by the City, Orange County, and
local community associations. In general, the County is responsible for maintaining the regional flood
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control system, while the City is responsible for local improvements, excepting Newport Coast.
Drainage improvements are coordinated between the City’s Public Works Department and County’s
Public Resources and Facilities Department. Each maintains master and capital improvement plans
for storm drainage improvements, special projects, and ongoing maintenance. These must also
conform to regional, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including controls of the discharge
from municipal storm sewer systems.
Programs
Imp 19.1 Maintain Storm Drainage Facilities
The City and County shall periodically review their Storm Drain Master Plans to assure that adequate
facilities are provided to serve permitted development and to comply with National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements.
20. PUBLIC STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PLANS
Overview
The City has completed streetscape improvements for Balboa Village and Corona del Mar, including
street trees and plantings, medians, decorative paving materials, lighting, and benches. Specific Plans
for other areas and General Plan policies provide for the implementation of additional streetscape
improvements.
Programs
Imp 20.1 Design, Fund, and Construct Streetscape Improvements
For areas designated by the General Plan to achieve an active pedestrian environment or
improvement of their image and quality, design plans and financing plans should be prepared for the
appropriate streetscape improvements. These may include the Airport area’s residential villages,
Mariner’s Mile, West Newport Mesa, and West Newport (highway), as well as a comprehensive plan
for Balboa Peninsula that links its districts along Newport/Balboa Boulevard from Lido Village to
Balboa Village. Where the public streetscapes are integral to new residential and mixed-use
neighborhoods, their implementation shall be the responsibility of private developers, in conformance
with legislative nexus requirements. For other areas, funding may be derived from fees imposed by a
local business improvement district, capital improvement funds, and other sources.
Imp 20.2 Design, Fund, and Construct Waterfront Promenade
The planned waterfront promenade on Newport Harbor should be designed, sources of funding
identified, and constructed as feasible. Where private properties are redeveloped, promenade
improvements shall be integrated with the new construction and be the responsibility of the
developer.
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Imp 20.3 Fund and Construct Public View Sites
The City shall develop a plan for the development of public view sites and amenities specified by
Policies NR 20.3 and 20.5. The location, types, and of improvements and a financing plan shall be
specified, which may include such elements as observation decks or plazas, benches, markers and
signage, telescopes, lighting, and landscape.
21. HARBOR RESOURCES PLANNING AND
MANAGEMENT
Overview
The City’s Harbor Resources Division is responsible for tidelands administration including
management of pier and mooring permits, harbor dredging, pumpout stations, Balboa and Corona
Del Mar parking lots, Marine Life Refuge, Balboa Yacht Basin, harbor debris pickup, and mooring
liveaboards.
Programs
Imp 21.1 Review and Update Harbor and Tidelands Improvement Plans
The Harbor Resources Division shall review its goals and policies to assure that the plans, proposed
improvements, and operations for the Harbor and tidelands are consistent.
Imp 21.2 Develop Harbor Area Management Plan
Develop a harbor area management plan (HAMP) that provides a comprehensive approach to the
management of Newport Bay’s resources, including restoration of marine habitats such as kelp beds
and fisheries, and boat anchorages, marinas, and other development activities. Improvements in the
Harbor shall be located and designed to facilitate boating and other coastal recreational activities,
while protecting important marine habitats, prevent water pollution, maintain the Harbor’s hydrologic
functions, protect coastal landforms and dunes, minimize sand transport, and be compatible with
adjoining residential neighborhoods. This will require coordination with the Orange County Harbors,
Beaches, and Parks Department and Harbor Patrol Division and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
relative to their respective jurisdictions.
Among the improvements that shall be considered is the identification of an area that can support
Harbor maintenance facilities and equipment. This shall be coordinated with the Orange County
Harbor Patrol Division, California Coastal Commission, and other jurisdictional agencies. In addition,
the Division shall review procedures for the transfer of mooring titles to assure their equitable use.
Imp 21.3 Events Management and Programs
The City shall continue to coordinate Harbor event planning in collaboration with the Harbor
Commission and Orange County Harbor Patrol. Special operating standards shall be established for
the Christmas Boat Parade and other activities that are seasonal, recurring, and unique to the Harbor,
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but which may require special controls on access, parking, noise, and other factors to minimize
impacts on residential and other users.
The City shall review the need to require vendors to provide a safety program that educates boaters
and property owners on safe boating and berthing practices. The program could be integrated with
permit/lease enforcement to protect the public health and safety and the rights of other users and
owners/lessees.
The City shall continue to work with various community and business associations such as the Balboa
Village Merchants and Owners Association, Mariner’s Mile Business Owners Association, and the
Newport Pier Association as well as the vessel owners/operators to provide for the parking needs of
the patrons of sportfishing boats, passengers and sightseeing vessels, and boat rentals.
Imp 21.4 Harbor Operations and Management
The City shall prepare and fund a joint City/County study that will evaluate the costs and efficiency of
current services provided by the City and County in Newport Harbor and opportunities to realign
these to reduce costs.
Public Service Facility Plans
Agencies responsible for the provision of public services for Newport Beach’s residents and
businesses shall maintain plans and fund improvements to assure that they adequately meet existing
and projected future needs. The Public Facilities Plans shall specify the type, amount, cost, and
phasing of public improvements and facilities that will support existing land uses and growth
accommodated by the updated General Plan.
22. POLICE AND FIRE
Overview
The Newport Beach Police and Fire Departments provide public safety services to the City’s
residents, business, and visitors. Until such time that Banning Ranch may be annexed, police and fire
services will be primarily provided by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Orange County
Fire Authority respectively, although the City will continue to provide response services through
established mutual aid agreements.
Programs
Imp 22.1 Maintain and Enhance Police and Fire Facilities
The City of Newport Beach Police and Fire Departments shall maintain, periodically update, and
implement their plans for facilities, equipment, and personnel to provide service to the community.
On annexation of new areas, police and fire service responsibilities would be transferred to the City.
The Police and Fire Departments shall monitor their operations, emergency response times, and
number of incidents (rates of crime and fire calls) and periodically review the need to expand existing
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and/or construct new facilities to assure an acceptable level of service. Physical improvements shall be
incorporated in the City’s CIP.
23. PARKS AND RECREATION
Overview
The Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services Department and General Services Department
are responsible for the development and operation of public parks in the City of Newport Beach.
These encompass parks, greenbelts, beaches, and community centers, as well as joint use of public
school grounds. In addition, the county and state own and operate four recreational facilities in the
City. The City collects fees and/or requires dedication of land for parks in accordance with the Quimby
Act, based on the standard of five acres of park for each 1,000 residents. The City oversees the
development of new and improvement of existing parklands and facilities. The Recreation Element of
the General Plan identifies specific needs for service areas throughout the City. Banning Ranch is the
single largest property available for the development of a new park, should it be annexed to the City.
In most other cases, new parklands will occur within the fabric of existing development.
Programs
Imp 23.1 Maintain and Update Parks and Recreation Facility Plans
The City shall maintain, periodically update, and implement its plans for the development, operation,
programming, and maintenance of its system of parks throughout the City. Resident recreational
needs should be monitored on a continuing basis to correlate these with park facilities and
recreational programs.
Once each five years, the City should comprehensively review the status of its park system and assess
the need for improvements, including new or renovated facilities. These shall be prioritized and a
funding program defined for their implementation. Park users and the community shall be involved in
identifying and prioritizing the improvements.
Imp 23.2 Maintain and Improve Parks and Recreation Facilities
Through the CIP and development approval process, the City shall implement the park
improvements specified by the Recreation Element. Parks should be designed in consideration of
their adjoining land uses, particularly to prevent impacts on residential neighborhoods due to lighting,
noise, site access, and parking and minimize lighting impacts on any adjacent habitat areas. Facilities
shall be designed and properties landscaped to complement the quality of the neighborhood in which
they are located. Additionally, the City shall consider assisting Orange County with the management,
operation, and maintenance of Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, including the Peter and Mary
Muth Center.
Imp 23.3 Assess Recreation Needs
Periodically, the City shall evaluate the recreation needs of Newport Beach’s residents. Existing
programs should be reviewed and scored according to their adequacy and programs desired by
residents but not currently or inadequately provided should be identified. This may be accomplished
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through surveys of park users, homeowner organizations, and other residents. Results of the survey
would be used defining future programs to be provided at local parks and beaches.
Imp 23.4 Maintain Recreation Programs for Newport Beach’s Residents
Recreational programs will be provided to serve the needs of Newport Beach’s residents as identified
by the needs assessment and prioritized by the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission.
Periodically the City shall review and update as necessary its fees for recreation programs to assure
that they are adequate to cover ongoing costs. This may include a comparative assessment of the fees
imposed by other jurisdictions.
Imp 23.5 Requirements for Residential Developers
As new residential developments are approved, requirements for parkland dedication, improvements,
or the provision of in-lieu fees in accordance with the park dedication (Quimby) ordinance shall
continue to be implemented.
Public Services and Programs
Services to support the needs of the City of Newport Beach’s residents, businesses, and visitors are
provided by a diversity of City departments, other public agencies, and private organizations. The
following summarizes the principal programs that implement the General Plan’s policies. These do
not encompass all of the programs that are administered by each department or agency, which may
include other activities unrelated to the Plan’s policies. Inherently, the scope of these programs will
change often during the General Plan’s implementation due to evolving needs and available funding.
The list of programs in this section should be reviewed and updated regularly.
24. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Overview
The City of Newport Beach administers programs to promote economic activity within the City to
maintain a healthy economy, provide revenue for high quality municipal services and infrastructure
maintenance and improvements, and preserve the City’s unique commercial villages. The City
Council’s policy states that these will serve the overriding purpose of protecting the quality of life of
Newport Beach’s residents, in recognition of the balance of economic development objectives with
the protection of the environment and health and safety of the community.
Priority improvement areas include Mariner’s Mile, Corona del Mar, Balboa Village, West Coast
Highway, Lido Village, Cannery Village, and McFadden Square. To achieve these, Council policy
established the Economic Development Committee (EDC), which places a priority on cooperative
relationships with the Chambers of Commerce, Conference and Visitors Bureau, Building Industry
Association, Business Improvement Districts, other business groups, and individual business and
property owners.
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Programs
The economic development implementation actions below summarize the principal components of
the Economic Strategic Plan prepared as a companion piece to the General Plan. The reader should
refer to that document for more information.
Imp 24.1 Adopt and Implement Strategic Plan for Fiscal and Economic Sustainability
The Economic Development Committee should complete the Strategic Plan for Economic
Sustainability for City Council approval. This plan should outline the incentives to be provided and
other City actions to be undertaken to implement the goals and policies of the General Plan. This plan
should be dynamic and reviewed and updated annually as a part of the City budget.
25. HOUSING PROGRAMS
Overview
Newport Beach’s Planning Department administers a number of policies and programs identified in
the Housing Element that promote the preservation, conservation, and improvement of housing
within the community; support the development of a variety of housing for all economic segments;
support the needs of special needs households and existing homeowners; preserve existing affordable
housing; and support equal housing opportunities for all residents.
Programs
Imp 25.1 Implement Housing Element Programs
As required by state law, the Housing Element includes a five-year action plan with programs for the
City to meet its goals for housing conservation, development, affordability, and access. The City shall
implement these programs and update its Housing Element as required by state law.
26. CODE ENFORCEMENT
Overview
The City of Newport Beach enforces Building and Zoning Ordinances to assure the protection and
preservation of public health and safety, residential neighborhood character, and the overall quality of
life for Newport Beach’s residents.
Programs
Imp 26.1 Enforce Codes and Ordinances
Newport Beach shall continue to administer health and safety, zoning, and other codes and
ordinances that implement the General Plan While enforcement procedures normally occur on a
complaint basis, the City may consider the appropriateness of pro-active inspection of areas of the
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City in which there has been a high frequency of prior complaints. Among the purposes for which
this may be initiated by the City are the removal of illegal signs and control of retail commercial,
restaurant, entertainment, and comparable uses that directly abut residential neighborhoods.
27. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT
Overview
While code enforcement is the primary tool used by the City to assure compliance of private property
owners with Newport Beach’s codes and regulations, there are a number of other programs directed
at property maintenance and improvement.
Programs
Imp 27.1 Seismic Compliance
The City shall support and encourage the seismic retrofitting and strengthening of essential facilities,
especially facilities that have been constructed in areas subject to ground rupture, high levels of earth
shaking, and tsunami. The retrofitting of unreinforced masonry buildings during remodels to
minimize damage in the event of a seismic or geologic hazard shall continue to be required.
28. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
Overview
The City of Newport Beach Police and Fire Departments maintain programs for emergency
preparedness, response, and recovery.
Programs
Imp 28.1 Maintain Hazards Data Base
The Police and Fire Departments shall maintain data bases regarding the type and occurrence of
criminal activities and natural hazards (e.g., tsunami inundation, wildfire hazards, flooding, seismic,
landslide, subsidence, and other) that may impact the City as the basis for the planning of facilities,
personnel assignments, and emergency response programs.
Imp 28.2 Maintain Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Programs
The Police and Fire Department shall maintain, and periodically update, and implement their plans for
emergency preparedness, response, and disaster recovery. This shall include cooperative and mutual
aid agreements with adjoining jurisdictions, the County of Orange, and state and federal agencies and
participation in disaster simulations.
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29. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Overview
Newport Beach provides opportunities for its residents and businesses to be engaged in its culture
and life through education about community services, programs, and initiatives and participation in a
diversity of community events. Additionally, numerous opportunities are provided for public input
and advice in the City’s decision-making processes through the diversity of appointed boards,
commissions, and committees. Among these are the Board of Library Trustees; City Arts
Commission; Civil Service Board; Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission; Planning
Commission; Harbor Commission; Aviation Committee; Economic Development Committee;
Coastal/Bay, Water Quality Citizens’ Advisory Committee; Environmental Quality Affairs Citizen
Advisory Committee; Newport Coast Advisory Committee; and, constituted for the purposes of the
updated General Plan, the General Plan Advisory Committee. Additional committees may be formed
for limited or extended time periods to address specific issues. These boards, commissions, and
committees and City Council meetings provide opportunities for public input at any of their meetings,
in conformance with state law.
Programs
Imp 29.1 Educate the Community
The City shall continue to make information available to inform residents and businesses within the
City regarding its services, programs, and key community issues. Representative of the range of
information that may be presented include: land use zoning and development processes; development
fees; code compliance; property and building maintenance and improvement techniques; financial
assistance and affordable housing programs, public transportation; ride-sharing, energy conservation
methods, waste reduction and recycling programs; hazards and emergency/disaster preparedness,
evacuation, and response protocols and procedures; natural resources and their value; educational and
cultural events and venues; parks and recreation, health and safety, and seniors and youth programs;
and access to government services and elected officials. This information may be presented in flyers
and newsletters that are distributed to households in the City, on the City’s Web Page, by cable
television broadcasts, in workshops with homeowners associations and business organizations; and
general community presentations and workshops.
Imp 29.2 Support of the Arts, Culture, and Historic Resources
The City shall continue to work with the Arts Commission and local community groups and
organizations to incorporate donated or privately funded arts elements and exhibits in public buildings
and facilities such as City Hall and the Central Library. The City shall also work with local groups
advocating for the preservation of historic sites and buildings. Procedures for the review of
modification and/or demolition of these resources shall be defined.
Imp 29.3 Support Community Environmental and Recreation Initiatives
The City shall support private groups’ efforts to (a) acquire properties and their development for the
Orange Coast River Park including the potential acquisition of Newport Beach’s westernmost parcel,
currently developed as a mobile home park, to be completely or partially re-developed as a staging
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area for the park; and (b) acquire Banning Ranch as open space and the restoration of its wetlands and
habitats.
Financing
The financing strategy defines the sources and uses of funds for the public improvements and services
described in the Public Improvement Plans and Public Services Programs. In addition to those
defined herein, any development specific plan will incorporate a detailed financing plan as stipulated
by state law.
30. MUNICIPAL BUDGETING
Overview
The General Fund is the portion of Newport Beach’s operating budget that funds the majority of City
services. This fund is used to account for fiscal resources which are dedicated to the general
government operations of the City. Examples of the services funded by the General Fund include
Police and Fire Services; Refuse Collection; Public Library; Recreation Programs; much of the City’s
expenditures on street maintenance; Planning and Building, and Engineering services; as well as the
general administration of the City. In addition, many Capital Improvements are funded by the General
Fund.
The General Fund and its activities are primarily supported by property, sales, and transient
occupancy taxes. In addition, the other revenue sources supporting General Fund activities include:
Licenses, Fees and Permits; Intergovernmental Revenues; Charges for Services; Fines, Forfeitures and
Penalties; Revenue from the Use of Money and Property; Contributions; and Other Miscellaneous
Revenue. By far, the City’s largest revenue source is property taxes. The second largest single revenue
source is Sales Tax, followed by Transient Occupancy Tax.
Programs
Imp 30.1 Maintain Annual Budgets for City Services and Improvements
The City shall annually budget for the provision of services to Newport Beach’s residents and
businesses. This shall define their costs, sources of revenue, and estimates of revenues to be received
including any necessary changes in fees. As part of the budget, the City will adopt a Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) that provides funds for capital facilities including arterial highways; local
streets; storm drains, bay and beach improvements; park and facility improvements; water and
wastewater system improvements; and planning programs.
Imp 30.2 Administer Impact and User Fees
a. Development Impact Fees
The City imposes fees on development projects to provide revenue for required supporting public
infrastructure and services, and mitigation of transportation, environmental and other impacts in
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accordance with state nexus legislation. This includes fees imposed for transportation improvements
by the Fair Share Traffic Contribution Ordinance. For development projects that contain low and
moderate income housing, the planning fees may be waived at the discretion of the City Council and
Planning Commission. Development fees will be evaluated annually to ensure that they are sufficient
to support new infrastructure and that the fiscal balance of the developing land use mix can sustain
the City’ ability to operate and maintain the existing infrastructure.
b. Park Dedication and In-Lieu Fees
The City requires dedication of land, payment of fees in-lieu thereof, or a combination of both for
park or recreational purposes in conjunction with the approval of residential projects. In-lieu fees are
placed in a fund earmarked for the provision or rehabilitation of park and recreation facilities that can
serve the subdivision. The City’s park fees shall be reviewed periodically for their adequacy and
updated as necessary.
c. Tideland Revenue Fees
The City derives revenue from a diversity of activities conducted in the tidelands including moorings,
public marinas, piers, entertainment boat permits, property leaseholds, and other uses. The feasibility
of implementing longer term tideland leases with rental rates that reflect the nature and intensity of
the permitted uses and activities and security for funding enhanced or expanded facilities should be
studied. Tideland revenues shall be restricted for expenditures within the designated tidelands.
31 COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
DISTRICTS
Overview
Assessment districts are established for the funding of streets, water, sewerage, storm drainage,
schools, parks, and other infrastructure and services required to support development. Costs are
distributed and fees assessed on all development in the district. When applied to developed properties,
a vote of the property owners is required for implementation.
Actions
Imp 31.1 Consider the Establishment of Community Facilities and Special Assessment
Districts
The establishment of new Community Facilities and Special Assessment Districts shall be considered
as necessary to support new development in the City. This would most likely be limited to areas in
which extensive redevelopment is projected and for large vacant parcels that may be developed.
Respectively, these may include development of residential villages in the Airport Area and West
Newport Mesa and a mixed-use community in Banning Ranch should it not be acquired as open
space. Additionally, the City may form and implement Lighting and Landscape Districts as a means to
improve community character and the undergrounding of utilities.
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General Plan Annual Status Report Including Housing Element Report
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL STATUS REPORT
(Including Housing Element Report)
2015 Calendar Year
Consistent with Government Code Section 65400, the General Plan Annual Status Report was prepared using guidelines
set forth by OPR and provides information for decision makers on the status of the General Plan and progress on
implementation during the 2015 calendar year. The updated Newport Beach General Plan was adopted in November
2006 pursuant to guidelines provided in Government Code Section 65040.2 and consistent with Section 65400(a)(2)(c).
Included in the General Plan is an Implementation Program which includes specific programs to carry out the goals and
policies of the General Plan. This report evaluates and provides the status of work on each program.
The Housing Element Report addresses specific requirements mandated by Government Code Section 65400(a)(2),
Government Code Sections 65583 and 65584, and can be found following the General Plan Implementation Programs.
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A. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS
TASKS STATUS
1.1 Ensure that Private
Development and Capital
Improvements are
Consistent
with the General Plan
Ongoing
1. All private development projects require consistency with the General Plan. Consistency is
ensured through application of zoning requirements. Discretionary applications require the
adoption of a finding that the project is consistent with the General Plan based upon facts.
2. In May 2015, the City Council confirmed that the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) was consistent with the General Plan when it approved the CIP
with the adoption of the budget.
1.2 Update and Revise the
General Plan to Reflect
Changing Conditions and
Visions
Ongoing
The General Plan was comprehensively updated in 2006. Staff reviews the General Plan on an
ongoing basis to ensure it is maintained to reflect current conditions, issues, and visions.
1.3 Prepare Annual General
Plan Progress and Housing
Element
Implementation Reports
Pending
Annual Report was reviewed by City Council and submitted to OPR and HCD in April 2015.
2.1
Amend the Zoning Code for
Consistency with the
General Plan
Complete
Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, consistent with the General Plan, was adopted by City
Council in October 2010.
3.1 Preparation of New Specific
Plans
Ongoing
Banning Ranch project was not proposed as a Specific Plan but rather the property owner
elected to do a Planned Community Development Plan pursuant to Program 4.1 below. Within
the Airport Area, Uptown Newport and Koll Center also elected to do a Planned Community
Development pursuant to Program 4.1. There have been no activities initiated in West Newport
Mesa.
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4.1
New “Planned Community”
Development Plans
Ongoing
1. Banning Ranch - On July 23, 2012, the City approved an application filed by Newport
Banning Ranch, LLC for a proposed planned community on a 401.1 gross-acre project site
for development of 1,375 residential dwelling units, a 75-room resort inn and ancillary resort
uses, 75,000 square feet of commercial uses, approximately 51.4 gross acres of parklands,
and approximately 252.3 gross acres of permanent open space. The Planned Community
Development Plan was adopted August 14, 2012, and provides zoning regulations for those
portions of the property within the City of Newport Beach and serves as pre-annexation
zoning for those portions under the jurisdiction of the County of Orange. The project also
requires the approval of a coastal development permit by the California Coastal
Commission; the Coastal Commission hearing is scheduled for March 2016.
2. Uptown Newport – Approved February 2013, the Uptown Newport Planned Community (PC)
was created (formally a part of the Koll Center Planned Community) to specifically serve as
a zoning document for the construction of up to 1,244 residential units, 11,500 square feet of
retail commercial, and 2.05 acres of park space. The Uptown Newport PC requires densities
between 30 dwelling units per acre and 50 dwelling units per acre, consistent with the
densities of the General Plan, and allows additional density opportunities with a density
bonus. The construction of the first phase is underway with on-site improvements (grading
and earthwork, utilities, drainage, street work, etc.). The applicant seeks an amendment to
the PC to include up to a 180-room hotel in Phase 1.
3. Koll Center Newport – Applied for a Planned Community Development Plan; however, the
application remains incomplete at this time.
4. The Back Bay Landing project is a proposed integrated, mixed-use waterfront village on an
approximately 7-acre portion of a 31.5 acre parcel located adjacent to the Upper Newport
Bay in the City of Newport Beach. The proposed project involves land use amendments to
provide the legislative framework for future development of the site, including a Planned
Community Development Plan (PCDP) that provides the zoning regulations for the site. The
requested approvals would provide for recreational and marine commercial retail, marine
office, marine services, enclosed dry stack boat storage, and limited mixed- use structures
with residential uses above the ground floor. The PCDP was adopted by the City Council on
February 25, 2014, with proposed amendments under review for consistency with the
December 10, 2015, California Coastal Commission approval and suggested modifications.
The Amended PCDP is scheduled for Planning Commission review on March 3, 2016, and
City Council review on March 22, 2016.
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5.1 Review and Revise Coastal
Land Use Plan for
Consistency with the
General
Plan
Complete & Ongoing
The Coastal Land Use Plan (CLUP) was amended to be consistent with the 2006 General Plan
in 2009.
When the City approves an amendment of the General Plan that affects property in the coastal
zone, the City prepares necessary amendments of the CLUP. The General Plan amendment is
held in abeyance until the corresponding CLUP amendment is certified by the California Coastal
Commission and accepted by the City Council.
6.1 Review the Subdivision
Ordinance for Consistency
with the General Plan
Complete
The Subdivision Code was updated in 2009 and 2010 to implement the General Plan Policy.
7.1 Review Building and
Construction Code for
Consistency with General
Plan
Ongoing
The Building Code is updated to be consistent with the California Building Code and the General
Plan. The 2013 California Building Code was adopted by the City in late 2013, and was effective
starting January 2014, as required by State Law.
7.2 Revise Fair Share Traffic
Contribution Ordinance
Pending
The completion of updating the Fair Share Traffic fee has been put on hold until direction is
determined regarding various iterations proposed by the General Plan/LCP Implementation
Committee, project consultants and interested parties such as the Building Industry Association
of Orange County.
7.3 Review and Update
Transportation Demand
Ordinance
Complete
The Transportation Demand Management Ordinance was reviewed and updated as a part of the
comprehensive Zoning Code Update in 2010. It is provided as Section 20.44 in the Zoning
Code.
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8.1 Review Codes and
Ordinances for Consistency
with the General Plan and
Update Periodically (a.
through d. are specifically
recommended)
Complete & Ongoing
Codes and Ordinances are revised for consistency with the General Plan on an as needed
basis. The Zoning Code was comprehensively updated in 2010, and Subdivision Code was
updated in 2009 and 2010 for consistency with the General Plan. (sections from the
Implementation Measure are italicized)
a. Requirements for live-aboard vessels pertaining to the integrity, quality, and safety of Harbor
uses, environmental protection, and impacts on the public, waterfront owners/lessees, and
adjoining properties – Pursuant to NBMC Section 17.40, Harbor Resources will conduct vessel
inspections and implement regulations including the maximum number of renewable annual
permits.
b. Regulation and transfer of mooring permit applications and titles – Managed by Harbor
Resources on an ongoing basis.
c. Standards for the design and siting of bulkheads, pier, and similar structures to address their
potential visual impacts – Anticipated completion of the project is summer 2016 at that time the
project will be recommended to Harbor Commission and then to the City Council.
d. Standards and policies specified by the Noise Element to protect sensitive noise receptors,
residents and businesses from unwanted noise impacts from traffic, JWA operations,
construction activities, truck deliveries, special events, charter and entertainment boats, and
similar sources – Reviewed and implemented on an ongoing basis through project review
consistent with the Airport Land Use Environs Plan (AELUP), Code Enforcement, Harbor
Resources, and Building Inspectors.
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8.2 Prepare New Codes,
Ordinances, and Guidelines
(a. through d. are
specifically recommended)
Ongoing
The comprehensive Zoning Code update was adopted in November 2010, by City Council.
(sections from the Implementation Measure are italicized)
a. A “commercial-residential” interface ordinance that regulates use, activity, and design of
commercial properties located on shallow parcels directly abutting residential neighborhoods -
The Zoning Code includes development standards that address the commercial and residential
interface to minimize potential land conflicts.
b. Design guidelines for the renovation or reconstruction of housing in existing neighborhoods to
assure that they complement the character of existing development; these may be applied to
specific neighborhoods or citywide – Section 20.48.180 Residential Development Standards and
Design Criteria of the Zoning Code provides residential design standards to promote
neighborhood compatibility.
c. An ordinance or guidelines for the preservation of historic buildings and/or properties; this
shall be developed in consideration of guidelines published by the State Historic Preservation
Office – Staff continues to review projects subject to CEQA to address historic preservation. An
ordinance has not been prepared at this time.
d. An ordinance managing parking in commercial and mixed-use corridors and districts
characterized by deficient parking; this may provide for the establishment of parking districts in
which new parking may be developed in public or private shared facilities or structures or other
facilities, as well as procedures for the funding of these improvements - See Program 16.10 for
an update on Balboa Village parking.
9.1 Review City Council Policy
Manual for Consistency
with the General Plan
Ongoing
In May 2015, Policy A-2, A-9, A-12, A-14, A-17, B-1, B-7, B-10, B-13, B-16, D-4, D-8, F-2, F-14,
F-27, H-3, I-2, I-11, K-3, L-16 and L-26. 2 and F-2 were amended. In June 2015, Policy A-6 was
amended. The next comprehensive review of the City Council Policy Manual is tentatively
scheduled for spring 2016.
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10.1 Maintain Up-to-Date
Comprehensive Database
(Data such as built land use
and traffic
should be updated on a
continuing basis, while data
that is stable, such as
seismic hazard zones, can
be updated on a less
frequent basis)
Ongoing
The City’s Geographical Information System (GIS) data is updated regularly to provide up to
date parcel-specific information including specific lot information (agreements), planning (zoning,
land entitlements, building, code enforcement, environmental layers, general information
(contours, assessor, easement, etc.), general services, harbor, hazards including flood and
seismic, fire, police, public works, parking, street and utilities. New layers are added whenever
necessary and appropriate.
10.2 Maintain Development
Tracking and Monitoring
Program
Ongoing
The Planning Division and GIS staff are currently updating the entire land use database.
Information from multiple sources including GIS data, traffic model land use data, and building
permits is being complied, reviewed and confirmed for accuracy before inclusion into a
comprehensive database. Although land use data (existing development, allowed development,
etc.) is available on a lot by lot basis and by traffic analysis zone (TAZ) information for some
older areas and buildings is incomplete. The database will be used for site specific information or
complied to provide information by any geography needed, from a single lot to a neighborhood
to statistical area to citywide. Once complete the land use data will be provided by S tatistical
Area as directed by the General Plan and posted on the Planning Division website.
As required by Section 423 of the City Charter, the Planning Division tracks development limits
increases approved by general plan amendments (GPA) for a period of ten years. If a proposed
amendment exceeds the established thresholds of 40,000 square feet of non-residential
development or 100 dwelling units or 100 AM peak hour traffic trips or 100 PM peak hour traffic
trips on its own or, when combined with 80% of previously approved General Plan
amendment(s) located in the same Statistical Area, the amendment is considered a “major
amendment”. Approval or denial of a “major amendment” is determined by a vote of the
electorate. The GPA/Charter Section 423 tracking tables are available for public review at the
General Plan information page of on the Planning Division website.
11.1 CEQA Review
Development and
Entitlement Applications
Ongoing
All private and public development projects are reviewed for CEQA compliance.
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12.1 Evaluate Fiscal Benefits of
Large Development
Proposals and Annexations
Ongoing
In 2012, Applied Development Economics prepared on behalf of the City a fiscal impact analysis
for the Banning Ranch project using the Fiscal Impact Model prepared for the 2006 update of the
General Plan. The model was updated to reflect approval of the project. No annexations have
been proposed.
12.2 Maintain and Update Fiscal
Impact Model
Ongoing
The fiscal impact model calculates public service impacts for specific land uses that support the
residential population, the employment base and the visitor population in the City. It also
calculates the public revenues that each type of land use typically generate for the City,
including property taxes, sales taxes and other taxes as well as a variety of user charges and
fees. The output from the Fiscal Impact Model can be modified to address these circumstances
for each individual project and the Fiscal Year the project is proposed.
13.1 Process Development
Agreements
Ongoing
The City continuously requires Development Agreements in accordance with Chapter 15.45 of
the Municipal Code. There were no projects approved in 2015 that included Development
Agreements.
14.1 Adjoining Cities
(Boarders Committees to
collaborate with the cities of
Irvine, Huntington Beach,
and Costa Mesa)
Ongoing
The City continuously collaborates with neighboring cities as projects/issues warrant but there
currently is not an established committee.
14.2 Coordinate with School
Districts
Ongoing
Staff works with Newport Mesa Unified School District and Coast Community College District on
the identification and acquisition of potential school sites and expansion or existing facilities on
an as needed basis. Should the need arise; Public Works staff monitors traffic conditions at
school locations. The City provides school impact analysis as required by CEQA to ensure
proper mitigation of impacts is provided to the School Districts. The City works with the School
Districts on joint-use agreements for public recreational uses of school properties on an as
needed basis. School fees are assessed during the issuance of building permits when required.
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14.3 Coordinate with Orange
County
Ongoing
The City of Newport Beach continues to work with the County of Orange on various programs
affecting land use and development, affordable housing, transportation, infrastructure, resource
conservation, environmental quality, management of Newport Harbor and Upper Newport Bay;
and John Wayne Airport operations and improvement plans on an as needed basis.
14.4 Coordinate with Orange
County Transportation
Authority (OCTA)
Ongoing
The Public Works Director is on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) which meets monthly
and consists of most Orange County Public Works Directors to discuss and make
recommendations to the OCTA and its board on the allocation of funding.
14.5 State of California
Department of Housing and
Community Development
(HCD)
Ongoing
The 2014 General Plan Annual Progress Report, including the Housing Element Report, was
sent to HCD in April 2015.
14.6 Coordinate with California
Coastal Commission
Ongoing
The City worked cooperatively with California Coastal Commission staff on the Local Coastal
Program Implementation Plan (LCPIP). Beginning in 2012, City and Coastal Commission staff
identified key issues and exchanged ideas on methods to address them. After the public review
draft was released in February 2015, a series of meetings were conducted to review Coastal
Commission staff comments to specific Draft IP sections and issue topics. The City Council
approved and authorized the submittal of the LCPIP to the Coastal Commission on November
10, 2015.
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14.7 Coordinate with the
California Resources
Agency, Department of
Fish and
Game (Changed name to
California Department of
Fish and Wildlife)
Ongoing
1. The Recreation Department continued to work with the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife on eelgrass restoration projects in the Upper Bay through Coastkeeper (Non-
governmental agency) and Michelle Clemente (City Marine Protection and Education
Supervisor).
2. The Harbor Resources Division continued to work with California Department Fish and
Wildlife, National Marine Fisheries, Army Corps of Engineers, California Coastal
Commission, and US Fish and Wildlife on an ecosystem based eelgrass management
program in developing a “Newport Specific Eelgrass Plan.” The Plan was approved in
December 2015.
3. In July 2012, the City approved the Newport Banning Ranch project. The approval included a
Habitat Restoration Plan (HRP) for the preservation and long−term maintenance of existing
sensitive habitat and habitat created and restored by the project. The HRP will be subject to
the approval and monitoring by the City, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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14.8 Coordinate with the
California Department of
Parks and Recreation
(changed their name to
California State Parks)
Ongoing
The City through its Natural Resource Management unit coordinates with the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife, California State Parks and Recreation, the County, education,
and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to protect natural resources through
implementation of state and local legislation, enforcement, monitoring, and to provide education
programming at Big Corona Del Mar and Little Corona del Mar State Beach, Crystal Cove, and
Upper Newport Bay. Coordination highlights from 2015 include the following:
1. Natural Resource Program continued to work with various city departments on issues
concerning natural resources.
2. Natural Resource Program continued the MPA Watch (Marine Protected Area W atch
Program -human use), along with lobster recruitment research, and owl limpet monitoring
programs.
3. The Natural Resource Program installed MPA regulatory signage in Newport Harbor and
Crystal Cove SMCA and, conducted filed trip, interpretive, and volunteer programs in a
number of locations throughout Newport Beach.
4. City of Newport Beach Natural Resource Program continued to work with U.S. Fish and
Wildlife, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and California State Parks on the
Western Snowy Plover Recovery Program. Including monitoring, outreach, and habitat
restoration.
14.9 Coordinate with the
California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans)
Ongoing
The City coordinates with Caltrans on an as needed basis for the review of improvements to the
State Highway System or impact on the system by development on an as needed basis. The
City and Caltrans are currently cooperating on a county-wide study of Coast Highway in the
Mariners Mile (Newport Boulevard to Dover Drive) area between San Clemente and Seal Beach.
14.10 Transportation Corridor
Agencies (TCA)
Ongoing
City staff continually works with the transportation corridor agencies (TCA) regarding the San
Joaquin Hills (SR-73) Toll Road and continuously implements TCA’s Major Thoroughfare and
Bridge Fee Program through the Municipal Code. Impact fees are collected by the City when a
building permit is issued.
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14.11 California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC)
Ongoing
The City works with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to explore funding for the
undergrounding of utilities. To date, the City has adopted several underground utility districts,
including assessment districts to provide funding for undergrounding projects. Most of the
funding for undergrounding in the City has come from assessment districts using CPUC Rule
20B. The City receives funding allocation from Southern California Edison (SCE) for Rule 20A
undergrounding projects. In 2013 the City Council adopted a Utility Undergrounding District on
Balboa Blvd from Coast Highway to 23rd Street and directed staff to proceed with a Rule 20A, an
undergrounding project along Balboa Boulevard. The City Council approved four new Rule 20B
Utility Underground Assessment Districts upon a positive resident vote. One in Corona del Mar
and three adjacent to the Balboa Blvd Rule 20A project. Staff also continues to work with other
resident groups in Balboa Peninsula, Newport Heights, Balboa Island and Corona del Mar for
possible other 20B projects.
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14.12 Coordinate with United
States Army Corps of
Engineers (Corps)
Ongoing
1. Harbor Resources staff has been coordinating with the Corps on an ecosystem based
eelgrass management program in developing a “Newport Specific Eelgrass Plan.” The
Plan was approved in December 2015.
2. In July 2012, the City approved the Newport Banning Ranch project. The approval
included a Habitat Restoration Plan (HRP) for the preservation and long−term
maintenance of existing sensitive habitat and habitat created and restored by the project.
The HRP will be subject to the approval and monitoring by the City, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
3. Harbor Resources staff worked with the Corps to dredge approximately 525,000 cubic
yards of sediment in the harbor’s critical areas. About 20 percent of the sediment was
suitable (clean) for ocean disposal at the off-shore site “LA-3”, with the remaining material
disposed at the Port of Long Beach (“POLB”). Phase I, commenced May 1, 2012, and
was completed in September 2012. In July 2012, the City Council and the County Board
of Supervisors approved additional funding for Phase II which dredged an additional
210,000 cubic yards of sediment. The project was completed in February 2013, and
nearly all of the shallow areas in the harbor have been dredged to authorized depths.
4. Semeniuk Slough Maintenance Dredging Project– This proposed cooperative project, led
by the City of Newport Beach with support by Caltrans, will restore flood conveyance
capacity in Semeniuk Slough and the State-owned storm drain box culvert that drains into
the south end of the slough. This project requires permits from U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers permit with coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Permits are
also required from the Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Coastal
Commission and California Department of Fish and Wildlife. This project is anticipated to
start in Fall 2016 and be substantially complete by April 2017.
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14.13 Coordinate with United
States Fish and Wildlife
Service
Ongoing
1. Newport Banning Ranch - In July 2012, the City approved the project including the
requirement for a Habitat Restoration Plan (HRP) for the preservation and long−term
maintenance of existing sensitive habitat and habitat created and restored by the project.
The HRP will be subject to the approval and monitoring by the City, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
2. Big Canyon Habitat Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Project – Big Canyon
Project Area contains streambed habitat classified as riparian that is subject to jurisdiction
California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Big Canyon also contains jurisdictional wetlands,
including riparian and marsh habitat under the jurisdiction of the California Coastal
Commission. The Big Canyon project area also contains both wetland and non-wetland
waters of the United States/State of California, subject to jurisdiction by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers and Regional Water Quality Control Board. This project is anticipated to
start construction in Fall 2016 and be substantially complete by April 2017.
3. Big Canyon Resource and Recreation Management Plan (RRMP). The RRMP for the Big
Canyon Nature Park is currently in preparation by the New Irvine Ranch Conservancy. Big
Canyon Nature Park is designated as non-Reserve open space land within the Central-
Coastal Subregion Natural Community Conservation Plan/Habitat Conservation Plan.
Although not part of the Reserve system. Preparation of the Resource and Recreation
Management Plan (RRMP) is a critical component of identifying, preserving, and protecting
the unique resources of the Big Canyon Nature Park while integrating passive recreation
uses, as appropriate. This RRMP will be submitted for review and recommendation to the
City, and at the City’s discretion, to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Nature Reserve of Orange County Board of Directors.
Plan approval is anticipated in 2016.
4. Semeniuk Slough Maintenance Dredging Project– This proposed cooperative project, led by
the City of Newport Beach with support by Caltrans, will restore flood conveyance capacity
in Semeniuk Slough and the State-owned storm drain box culvert that drains into the south
end of the slough. This project requires permits from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit
with coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Permits are also required from the
Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Coastal Commission and California
Department of Fish and Wildlife. This project is anticipated to start construction in Fall 2016
and be substantially complete by April 2017.
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14.14 Coordinate with
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA)
Ongoing
The City coordinates with the U.S. EPA in collaboration with other resource agencies in the
protection of terrestrial and marine resources and sediment disposal sites for future dredging
projects on an as needed basis when projects are within the U.S. EPA jurisdiction.
14.15 Coordinate with United
States Postal Service
(USPS) - relocation of
Mariners Mile distribution
facility
Ongoing
The distribution facility has closed but is open as a post office box lobby.
14.16 Other Agencies Ongoing
The City continuously works with the following agencies that are involved in the development of
capital improvement, and conservation programs:
Energy providers such as Southern California Edison and Gas Company
Telecommunications service providers on a case by case basis
Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
Metropolitan Water District
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
California State Parks
National Marine Fisheries Service
15.1 Encourage Annexation of
Banning Ranch Prior to
Development
Ongoing
In July 2012, the City approved the Newport Banning Ranch project. The approval included pre-
zoning of the property as a prelude to annexation. The application to the Local Agency
Formation Commission (LAFCO) will be submitted following action on the project by the
California Coastal Commission and any subsequent action by the City. The Newport Banning
Ranch project will be considered by the Coastal Commission in March 2016.
16.1 Improve Arterial Streets
and Highways According to
Classification
Ongoing
Newport Boulevard Widening - Project in design phase in 2015 to widen Newport Boulevard to
add one additional southbound lane from Via Lido to 32nd Street, and one additional northbound
lane between 30th and 32nd Street. The construction phase began in February 2016 with
anticipated completion in Summer 2016.
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16.2 Monitor Traffic Conditions
and Plan for and Fund
Improvements
Ongoing
1. Traffic Signal Modernization Program (see program 16.4 below)
2. Installation of CCTV Cameras and Traffic Management Center in the Public Works
Department which includes surveillance cameras and televisions to monitor and change the
traffic signal system depending on traffic conditions.
16.3 Construct Street and
Highway Improvements
Ongoing
Staff continues to work with Caltrans regarding the design to widen Coast Highway at Old
Newport Boulevard and to provide for a third westbound through lane, a right turn lane, and bike
lane at the intersection. Construction date is unknown pending Caltrans review, and OCTA
funding.
16.4 Monitor Roadway
Conditions and Operational
Systems
Ongoing
City-wide traffic signal synchronization is part of the ongoing Traffic Signal Modernization
Project. The project consists of eight project phases planned to modernize traffic signal
equipment and synchronize 120 traffic signals the City operates.
Phases 1-7 have been completed.
Phase 8 (final phase) is currently being constructed with project completion planned for
Spring 2016.
16.5 Maintain Consistency with
Regional
Jurisdictions(Caltrans,
Orange County to provide
adequate roadway
infrastructure plans and
design standards such as
Orange County Master
Plan of Arterial Highways)
Ongoing
The City monitors the regional Arterial Program, OCTA’s Master Plan, and the County-wide
traffic model to ensure consistency. Public works staff coordinates with regional jurisdictions on
an as needed basis. Public Works staff is currently working with the Orange County Council of
Government (OCCOG) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and the Southern California
Association of Governments (SGAG) in reviewing the Orange County Complete Streets Initiative
Design Manual.
16.6 Local/Neighborhood
Access Roads
Ongoing
Public Works staff works with local neighborhood groups on an as needed basis when traffic
issues arise. The City maintains standards that ensure safe and efficient access for emergency
vehicles.
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16.7 Traffic Control Ongoing
The following project was implemented to improve traffic congestion through conventional and
innovative methods of traffic control:
1. Traffic Signal Rehabilitation projects were combined with Phase 8 of the Traffic Signal
Modernization Project and included rehabilitation of the MacArthur Blvd/San Joaquin Hills
Road and San Miguel Drive/Pacific View Drive traffic signals. New left turn phasing was
added to the San Miguel Drive/Pacific View Drive intersection.
16.8 Provide Public
Transportation
Ongoing
The City continuously looks for opportunities to support the upgrade and enhancement of
existing facilities as well as encourages the development of additional public transportation
services and facilities. The City has applied to OCTA for Project V (Community Based
Transit/Circulators) funding to implement a shuttle service on the Balboa Peninsula. The City
provides shuttle bus services for the Oasis Senior Center clients on an as needed basis. The
City also continuously works with the Orange County Transportation Authority for countywide
bus services.
16.9 Manage Truck Operations Ongoing
Trucks are required to obtain a Haul Route Permit through the Public Works Department and are
required to use designated haul routes.
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16.10 Improve Parking Supply
and Management
Ongoing
Parking availability can be challenging especially during the summer months when many
thousands of people visit coastal areas. West Newport, Balboa Peninsula, Mariners Mile, and
Corona del Mar experience high parking demand. Parking conflicts can hold back commercial
and economic activities and creating new parking is often expensive. In 2011, the City prioritized
the revitalization of Balboa Village and better parking management was considered a high
priority before increasing the supply. In 2012, the City Council approved the Balboa Village
Master Plan that identified several parking management strategies including the creation of a
parking management district, consideration of parking on a district-wide basis rather than
individual property basis, demand-based pricing strategies, an employee parking program,
enhanced wayfinding, and potentially an overnight resident parking program (RP3) for the
neighborhood just west of Balboa Village. In January 2015, the City Council approved all of the
parking strategies. In October 2015, the overnight resident parking program was authorized for
submission to the California Coastal Commission. The RP3 Coastal development Permit
application is pending with a hearing anticipated in mid-2016. The City will continue to implement
and monitor these parking strategies. Successful strategies may be translated to fit other
geographic areas to address their own specific parking issues.
16.11 Maintain Trails Ongoing
The City continues to maintain existing bike paths and trails that are within the City’s jurisdiction.
The City has completed bicycle lane improvement projects on Jamboree Road, San Joaquin
Hills Road, Eastbluff Drive-Ford Road, Spyglass Hill Road and Avocado Avenue.
16.12 Marine Transportation Ongoing
A study provided an evaluation of a water taxi and found it would require a subsidy and was
without a funding source. This effort was put on-hold.
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17.1 Maintain and Implement
Urban Water Management
Plans and Encourage
Conservation
Ongoing
The Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) is currently being updated to reflect activities
through 2015. Once completed it will be submitted and accepted by the Department of Water
Resources (DWR). This document details in part; 1. Factors Affecting Demand; 2. Water Use by
Customer Type; 3. Compliance with SB7x7 and Governors statewide 25 percent reduction 4.
Demand Management Measures and 5. Contingency plans for future water projections.
The City continues to monitor water use per capita while maintaining water reliability and
providing the highest water quality. The 2015 drought declaration by Governor Jerry Brown has
made cities and water districts impose water use restrictions upon customers. Newport Beach
water reduction was set at a 28 percent reduction compared to 2013.
Water conservation investments made by City are proving an effective vital role in reliability,
supply, cost reduction, and treatment. Since 2007 staff continues to improve public awareness of
water use and creating opportunities for further investments through State and Federal grant
opportunities. These grants allow improvements in both incentivizing commercial and residential
users to install water efficient devices inside and outside the home or business. The City of
Newport Beach continues to set the example by including in its design of medians, roadside
projects and new and remodeled parks with low water use devices, plant selection, and synthetic
turf for sport fields, increased recycled water connections and improved design limiting water
runoff from landscapes.
The City Council declared a Level Three water Supply Shortage in May 2015 which restricts
irrigation days. Additionally, the City Council amended applicable Sections of Chapters 10 and
20 of the Municipal Code relaxing the landscaping upkeep standards due to the drought. The
current drought has encouraged various Home Owner Associations (HOAs) to greatly reduce
their water use by replacing grass with drought tolerant and Cal-Friendly plantings along with
efficient irrigation systems make it a sustainable conservation investment. Since 2008 the City
has reduced its cumulative consumption by nearly three thousand (3000) acre feet.
There are many factors that drive water demand – e.g., Hydrological, economic, environmental,
political and tourism demand. Understanding this water balance and the uncertainty of imported
water makes the contingency plans and future water projections as mentioned in the UWMP a
key document outlining water supply and delivery. For further information on the current drought
mandate please view the “Dealing with Drought” page found at www.newportbeachca.gov/water.
For rebates and general conservation tips view www.watersmartnewport.org
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18.1 Maintain and Implement
Sewer Master Plan
Ongoing
The Public Works Department continues to implement the adopted Sewer Master Plan with
projects throughout the City.
19.1 Maintain Storm Drainage
Facilities
Ongoing
1. Storm drain facility improvements estimated at $5.5M. Projects include:
Dover Dr. –Completed in 2015
Balboa Coves –Completed in 2015
Begonia Park –Completed in 2015
Pelican Point –Completed in 2015
CDM High School –Completed in 2015
Newport Dunes-Completed in 2015
Marina Trash Skimmers (6) – Completed in 2015
Bayview Heights Restoration/Wetlands Project – In progress in 2015
Big Canyon Restoration/Wetlands Project – In progress 2015
Corona Del Mar Beach WQ & Litter Removal Project – In progress 2015
2. Street sweeping program consisted of 35,069 curb miles swept removing 10,949 Tons (dry)
of debris.
3. The City’s 86 tidal valves are operated/maintained on a regular basis.
4. 17,107 feet of channel and 3,254 catch basins were cleaned yielding 518 tons of debris. 435
Inlet Guards are re-installed after the winter season to assist in keeping trash/debris from
entering the storm drain system/bay/ocean.
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20.1 Design, Fund, and
Construct Streetscape
Improvements
Ongoing
Public Right of Way Improvements Balboa Boulevard from 21st Street to 12th Street and 15th
Street from Bay Front to Ocean Front – Landscape revitalization and traffic signal upgrade and
parking circulation improvements for 15th Street. Construction anticipated to be completed in late
spring, early summer 2016.
Lido Village:
In August 2014, the City Council authorized the purchase of the property at the northwest
corner of Newport Boulevard and 32nd Street for the purpose of widening Newport
Boulevard and creating a public parking lot. In October 2014, the City Council gave
conceptual approval of the widening project that will provide an additional southbound
lane from just south of the Arches Bridge to 32nd Street, bike lanes on both the
northbound and southbound sides of Newport Boulevard, and landscape improvements
from Via Lido to 31st Street. The construction phase for the project will begin in February
2016 with anticipated completion in summer 2016.
September of 2014, the City Council approved the Lido House Hotel project, which
includes landscape improvements and enhanced pedestrian areas along Newport
Boulevard and 32nd Street fronting the former City Hall site. The project also includes a
minor realignment of 32nd Street and changes to existing street parking spaces between
Newport Boulevard and Lafayette Avenue. The realignment was in the design phase at
the end of 2015.
Lido Marina Village project began reconstructing Central Avenue between Via Lido and
Via Oporto to provide angled parking spaces on the west side of the street with
anticipated completion at the end of spring 2016.
Balboa Village:
In October 2014, the City Council approved a conceptual streetscape improvement plan
for Balboa Village which included updated landscaping, street furniture, lighting and
wayfinding signage. Funding for the wayfinding sign program was approved in the 2016
Capital Improvement Program, with construction anticipated in fall 2016.
An entry sign to Balboa Village was designed and will be constructed at Balboa
Boulevard and Adams Street in summer 2016.
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20.1 Design, Fund, and
Construct Streetscape
Improvements (continued
from previous page)
Ongoing
West Newport Revitalization:
The City Council Ad Hoc Neighborhood Revitalization Committee (NRC) prioritized the
preparation of a preliminary design of a Capital Improvement Project for beautification of
West Coast Highway from the Santa Ana River to the Arches Bridge and of Balboa
Boulevard from West Coast Highway to McFadden Square.
The NRC established the West Newport Citizen Advisory Panel (CAP) to guide the effort.
The CAP identified keystones to the project that included the alteration of existing
medians, incorporation of sustainable elements, and the addition of lush plantings to
soften the look and improve the aesthetics of the area. They also expanded the area of
focus to include Superior Avenue north of Coast Highway.
The CAP forwarded a concept layout which included landscaping with varying heights
(groundcover, shrubs and canopy trees), while minimizing hardscape.
Balboa Boulevard between West Coast Highway and McFadden Square has now been
landscaped with water friendly plants and a water efficient irrigation system. Various
architectural features have been added near the 26th Street parking lot and entry by
West Coast Highway to further beautify and enhance this area of West Newport Beach.
The next segment of this project will take place on West Coast Highway from the Santa
Ana River to Newport Boulevard. Concept landscape plans have now been developed;
reviewed by the CAP, the public and NRC. A Landscape architect has submitted plans to
Caltrans for review. The plans include new landscaping for medians focusing on drought
tolerant plans while limiting hardscape.
20.2 Design, Fund, and
Construct Waterfront
Promenade
On-hold
A plan was created in 2005 for a walkway from Mariners Mile to Lido Village along Newport
Harbor. However, the plan is on hold due to lack of funding.
20.3 Fund and Construct Public
View Sites
Ongoing
Sunset View Park – Construction Completed in spring 2015.
Marina Park - Grand Opening in December 2015 and provides a community and sailing center
with a park on the bay.
21.1 Review and Update Harbor
and Tidelands
Improvement Plans
Ongoing
In November 2012, the City Council approved the Tidelands Capital Plan which is a
comprehensive and flexible plan of all of the goals for the harbor and tidelands. Implementation
of the plan will involve review on an as needed basis.
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21.2 Develop Harbor Area
Management Plan (HAMP)
Complete
In November 2010, the City Council approved the HAMP.
21.3 Events Management and
Programs
Ongoing
Chamber of Commerce, Harbor Resources, Orange County Harbor Patrol continuously work
together to plan and implement special events that take place in the Harbor such as the annual
Christmas Boat Parade.
21.4 Harbor Operations and
Management
Ongoing
A joint City/County study that evaluates the costs and efficiency of current services provided by
the City and County in Newport Harbor and opportunities to realign these to reduce costs has
not been conducted to date and may be prioritized in the future based on needs and funding.
22.1 Maintain and Enhance
Police and Fire Facilities
Ongoing
Newport Beach Police and Fire Departments annually maintain and periodically update facilities
and personnel to provide a high-level of service. This process is implemented through the City’s
budget process. Additionally, response times are monitored and changes are proposed though
the budget process.
Replacement of the Corona del Mar library and Fire Station:
Contracted WLC Architects on March 24, 2015 for design and construction document
preparation for the new Corona Del Mar Library and Fire Station.
WLC Architects, Library and Public Works staff (the Design Team) generated several
different layouts for consideration.
The Library Board of Trustees held several outreach meetings with presentations in
spring through fall 2015.
On November 24, 2015, the City Council approved the floor plan option and architectural
rendering recommended by the Library Board of Trustees.
Relocation and construction is expected to begin by summer 2016 and will require
approximately 12 to 14 months to complete.
23.1 Maintain and Update Parks
and Recreation Facility
Plans
Ongoing
The Recreation and Senior Services Department reviews the status of the park system on an
ongoing basis and improvements are recommended in the City’s annual CIP program.
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23.2 Maintain and Improve
Parks and Recreation
Facilities
Ongoing
In 2015, the following accomplishments were achieved:
1. Ongoing maintenance of existing facilities.
2. Sunset Ridge Park – The project was completed in spring 2015. It is on east side of Superior
Avenue and includes baseball/soccer fields, playground structure, restrooms, trails and
viewpoint. The overall site is 13.7 acres and includes several acres of preserved habitat.
3. Marina Park – The grand opening of the park was on December 5, 2015. The 10.5-acre park
provides a community and sailing center with a visitor-serving marina with laundry shower
and restroom facilities; in-slip pump out stations; a playground; an outdoor fitness circuit and
basketball courts; and a café and picnic area.
23.3 Assess Recreation Needs Ongoing
The Recreation and Senior Services Department continuously analyzes enrollment numbers in
existing recreation programs and periodically initiate community surveys to assess the current
needs of the community.
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23.4 Maintain Recreation
Programs for Newport
Beach’s Residents
Ongoing
The Recreation and Senior Services Department provides recreation programs City-wide. The
Newport Navigator is a recreation guide for all recreation programs and services provided by the
City. The Newport Navigator is provided quarterly in addition to a summer issue. The Parks,
Beaches, and Recreation Commission acts in an advisory capacity to City Council for all matters
pertaining to parks, beaches, recreation, parkways and street trees. The following are
Commission highlights from 2015:
1. New bike racks were installed near the Wedge.
2. Civic Center Dog Park Modifications — approved and forwarded to City Council for their
review/approval.
3. Blackball 40th to 44th Street — approved recommendations 1-3 (1 - That year-round and
Citywide, the supervising Marine Operation Watch Commander, or designee, has the
authority to blackball (prohibit surfing) when an unsafe condition exists between, but not
limited to, hardboard surfers, skim boarders, other flotation device users and other ocean
water users (swimmers), and; 2 - Adjusting the distances of Surfing Area 3 in "Little Corona"
to be defined by the area between the prolongations of Poppy Avenue & Cameo Shores
Road, and; 3 - Prohibiting surfing in the area between the midline of the rock groins located
on the prolongation of 40th Street & 44th Street from 10am - 5pm daily from the Saturday
before Memorial Day through Labor Day with provision that staff will monitor
recommendation number 3 for a full summer) and then move forward to City Council for their
review.
4. Blackball on the Wedge — approved adjusting the location and defining the area known as
"The Wedge" to 20 feet from the west jetty of the Newport Harbor entrance channel to 600
feet northwest along the mean high tideline and forwarding to City Council for their review.
5. Bonita Creek Park Synthetic Turf Maintenance — receive and file and asked staff to return in
6 months with an update.
6. 2015 Youth and Adult Field Use Resident/Non-Resident Statistics – received and filed.
7. Newport-Mesa Soccer Club Request for Temporary Lights at Bonita Canyon Sports Park
Field #5 —approved.
8. Modification of the Youth Sports Commission Member Requirements, Field Allocation and
Use Procedures – amended and approved.
9. Pickleball – approved to move forward to City Council to add the installation of four courts at
Bonita Canyon Sports Park to the Capital Improvements Project.
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23.5 Requirements for
Residential Developers
Ongoing
Park fees are assessed for all new residential subdivisions pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act
and the City’s Subdivision Code.
24.1 Adopt and Implement
Strategic Plan for Fiscal
and Economic
Sustainability
Ongoing
In June 2009, the City Council updated its Strategic Plan for Fiscal and Economic Stability. The
Strategic Plan is designed to serve as a work program for th e City Council, City staff, and the
EDC to promote and sustain fiscal and economic vitality in Newport Beach. It is intended, in part,
as a companion document for the General Plan (adopted in 2006), to assist the City in
implementing portions of the General Plan that affect economic development in the City. The
Strategic Plan includes goals and objectives to enhance the business climate in the community
and focuses on a shorter time frame (three to five years) than does the General Plan, since
economic conditions and priorities can change more rapidly than do planning goals related to
community character and land use patterns. The Strategic Plan calls for regular reviews of
progress and re-assessments of priorities.
25.1 Implement Housing
Element Programs
Ongoing
The City implements Housing Element Programs through the review of proposed residential
projects. Programs are reviewed in the attached Housing Element Progress Report which is
provided as a part of the Annual General Plan Status Report.
26.1 Enforce Codes and
Ordinances
Ongoing
The City enforces all Municipal Code Sections including but not limited to health and safety, and
zoning to implement the General Plan primarily on a complaint-driven basis. Code Enforcement
and Planning staff partnered with the Balboa Village Merchants Association to identify
substandard buildings and work with the property owners to participate in the City’s Façade
Improvement Program. The Program provides grant monies to eligible property and/or business
owners to make improvements to the façade of their buildings.
27.1 Seismic Compliance Ongoing
The City continuously implements Municipal Code and the California Building Code through the
Building Division which requires seismic retrofitting and strengthening to minimize damage in the
event of a seismic of geologic hazard.
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28.1 Maintain Hazards Data
Base
Ongoing
The Police Department maintains a crime statistics database to keep track of the type and
occurrence of criminal activities. The Fire Department relies on the Disaster Preparedness
Division under the City’s Emergency Management Program (see Program 28.2 and 29.1 below)
for the planning of facilities, personnel assignments, and emergency response programs as
related to natural hazards. Additionally, the City maintains hazard information in its Geographic
Information System (GIS).
28.2 Maintain Emergency
Preparedness, Response,
and Recovery Programs
Ongoing
In September of 2015, the City held training for City staff that had been identified as Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) responders. The training was capped off with an EOC drill on
Thursday, October 15, 2015. The drill scenario was flooding and it prepared City staff for the
upcoming El Nino that is expected to produce a lot of rain and subsequent flooding damage.
In November and December of 2015, over 200 City employees were trained in CPR and how to
use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).
On September 24, 2015 Orange County’s Regional Emergency Notification System, AlertOC,
was tested with the help of 25 jurisdictions (24 cities and the County unincorporated areas)
including Newport Beach, in conjunction with National Preparedness Month. The primary
objective of the regional exercise was to test Alert OC’s capability, capacity and effectiveness to
deliver emergency notifications to the public during a major disaster, and to encourage residents
to register their cell phone numbers. Approximately 33,000 (mostly landline) phone numbers
were called during the test. The City’s public hotline received over 400 calls from residents. The
hotline was staffed with representatives from the City Manager’s Office, Fire Department, and
Police Dispatch.
The City’s Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC) is comprised of representatives from
each department and met monthly. The EPC works collaboratively to plan, train and address all
city emergency management threats.
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29.1 Educate the Community Ongoing
1. The City continuously educates the community through its various City Departments on
services, programs and key issues including land use zoning and development processes;
development fees; code compliance; property and building maintenance and improvement
techniques; financial assistance and affordable housing programs, public transportation; ride-
sharing, energy conservation methods, waste reduction and recycling programs; hazards
and emergency/disaster preparedness, evacuation, and response protocols and procedures;
natural resources and their value; educational and cultural events and venues; parks and
recreation, health and safety, and seniors and youth programs; and access to government
services and elected officials.
2. The City’s webpage was revamped to include easily accessible, up-to-date information on all
of the aforementioned services, programs, key issues and current projects. The new web
page includes a “Newsplash” tool. This tool gives the community the ability to sign-up to
receive automated emails regarding news or updated information related to certain topics
including all of the aforementioned.
3. The Disaster Preparedness Division implements several community outreach programs as
they relate to emergency and disaster preparedness including AlertOC, which is a mass
notification calling system for staff, residents, and businesses, The Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) program to certify residents as Disaster Service Workers, School
Emergency Response Team (SERT) training sessions in public schools and private schools,
and Business Emergency Response Team training sessions
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29.2 Support of the Arts,
Culture, and Historic
Resources
Ongoing
The City Arts Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters
pertaining to artistic, aesthetic, and cultural aspects of the City. The City Arts Commission also
recommends to the City Council the adoption of such ordinances, rules and regulations as it may
deem necessary for the administration and preservation of fine arts, performing arts, historical,
aesthetic, and cultural aspects of the community. The following is an update on implementation
in 2015:
1. Concerts on the Green” Four concerts will held during the summer with the last one in
September with attendance close to 2,000. Concerts included soul music revue Stone Soul,
jazz/bluegrass/Celtic fusion with Sligo Rags, Country Western artists the Kelly Rae band,
and Beatles tribute Britain’s Finest.
2. Shakespeare by the Sea – A performance of “The Tempest” occurred on August 18 at the
Civic Center with an attendance of about 300 people.
3. Newport Beach Art Exhibition – In July the award winners from the exhibition and sale
displayed their work in the Central Library,
4. Grand Opening Event – Phase II of the Sculpture in the Civic Park Exhibition was held in
September 2015 with nine new sculptures installed. The tenth sculpture, “Sunflower” will be
installed in January 2016. The community was invited to view the sculptures, meet the artists
and enjoy music and refreshments in the Community Room.
5. Master Arts and Culture Plan – The City Arts Commission is in progress of developing goals
and objectives.
6. Grants Awarded – In November the City Council awarded Cultural Arts Grants to the
following: Balboa Island Improvement Association, Baroque Music Festival, Festival Ballet
Theatre, Newport Beach Film Festival, Newport Beach Public Library Foundation, Newport
Mesa Unified School District, Orange County Museum of Art, South Coast Repertory
Theater, Southland Sings, and the City Arts Commission.
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29.3 Support Community
Environmental and
Recreation Initiatives
Ongoing
The City supports any private groups’ efforts to acquire property to improve access to the
anticipated development of the Orange Coast River Park. The City has also supported the
Banning Ranch Conservancy’s efforts to acquire the Banning Ranch property to preserve it as
open space; however, no agreement to acquire the site was forthcoming. In July 2012, the City
approved the Newport Banning Ranch Planned Community Development Plan for development
of the 401 acre site with 1,375 residential dwelling units, a 75-room resort inn and ancillary resort
uses, 75,000 square feet of commercial uses. Approximately 51.4 gross acres of the site will be
devoted to parklands and approximately 252.3 gross acres (63%) will be devoted to permanent
open space. The project also requires the approval of a coastal development permit by the
California Coastal Commission; the Coastal Commission hearing is scheduled for March 2016.
30.1 Maintain Annual Budgets
for City Services and
Improvements
Ongoing
Annual budgets are maintained and reviewed by City Council annually. A Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP) is included in the annual budget approved by City Council each year. In May 2015 the
City Council approved the budget and CIP.
30.2 Administer Impact and User
Fees (a. Development
Impact Fees, b. Park
Dedication Fees and in-lieu
fees, and c. Tideland
Revenue Fees)
Ongoing
1. Development impact fees including fair share traffic fees are assessed for each development
project. The completion of updating the Fair Share Traffic fee has been put on hold (see
Program 7.2).
2. Park dedication fees are assessed on a project by project basis pursuant to the Subdivision
Code. The Park dedication fee which was updated in 2007, is required to keep current with
property appreciation, and said fair market value per acre shall be reviewed and adjusted, if
necessary, at least every three years.
3. Residential Piers: Rates were reviewed and adjusted by Council in February 2015.
Commercial Piers: Study is underway with anticipated Council review by summer 2016.
4. Moorings:
Rates - will be reviewed and adjusted by Council in January 2016.
Regulations - anticipated Council review and approval by summer 2016.
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31.1 Consider the Establishment
of Community Facilities and
Special Assessment
Districts
Ongoing
The City has been evaluating the need for a new community center in West Newport and an
appropriate new location, and this needs analysis does take into consideration other City
facilities. This analysis and effort continued throughout 2015. Once all the necessary analyses
are completed, staff will return to the City Council with various options for review and direction.
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL STATUS REPORT
Housing Element Report
2015 Calendar Year
As required by Government Code Sections 65583 and 65584, the Housing Element Report demonstrates the City’s
progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and Housing Element programs. As mandated by Government
Code Section 65400, this report was prepared to be consistent with guidelines provided by the State Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD).
The Housing Element Report includes the following information:
A. Annual building activity reports for new housing units;
B. Regional housing needs allocation progress; and
C. Program implementation status including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance,
improvement, and development of housing.
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A. Annual Building Activity Reports for New Housing Units
Data from the Community Development Department was used to prepare the following table, illustrating the number of
new housing units and demolished housing units reported to the State Department of Finance (DOF) in Calendar Year
2015:
CONSTRUCTED HOUSING UNITS
2015
CALENDAR YEAR NEW UNITS DEMOLISHED UNITS NET CHANGE IN UNITS
2015 197 242 -45
ANNUAL BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT FOR MODERATE INCOME UNITS
2015
1.
SINGLE
FAMILY
2.
2-4 UNITS
3.
5+
UNITS
4.
SECOND UNIT
5.
MOBILE
HOMES
6.
TOTAL
7.
INFILL
UNITS
NO. OF UNITS
PERMITTED FOR
MODERATE
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NO. OF UNITS
PERMITTED FOR
ABOVE MODERATE
88 15 = 30 TOTAL
UNITS
5 = 79
TOTAL
UNITS
0 0 197 197
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B. REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION PROGRESS
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) prepared a Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) to
identify the housing needs for each jurisdiction within the SCAG region. SCAG, through the RHNA process, assigned
Newport Beach a share of the region’s new housing units that should be constructed in the 2014-2021 planning period to
satisfy housing needs resulting from projected growth in the region. To accommodate projected growth in the region,
SCAG determined the City’s share of RHNA to be 5 new dwelling units.
The table below summarizes the City’s share of RHNA for new housing construction, for households at different income
levels, and for the 2014-2021 Planning Period.
TOTAL RHNA CONSTRUCTION NEED BY INCOME
2014-2021
VERY LOW LOW MODERATE ABOVE MODERATE TOTAL
1 1 1 2 5
20% 20% 20% 40% 100%
CITY’S PROGRESS IN MEETING ITS SHARE OF RHNA FOR PERIOD 2014-2021
VERY LOW LOW MODERATE ABOVE MODERATE TOTAL
NEED
PROJECTED NEED 1 1 1 2 5
NEW UNITS (15’) 0 0 0 79
REMAINING NEED 1 1 1 0 3
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C. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS/ LOCAL EFFORTS TO REMOVE GOVERNMENTAL
CONSTRAINTS
The 2014-2021 Housing Element Update was found in full compliance with state law and on September 24, 2013, the City
Council adopted the 2014-2021 Housing Element Update. The Annual Status Report for Calendar Year 2015 will provide
a review of the 2014-2021 Housing Element programs.
PROGRAM STATUS
1.1.1 Improve housing quality and prevent
deterioration of existing neighborhoods by
strictly enforcing building code regulations
and abating code violations and nuisances.
Ongoing
The building inspectors and code enforcement officers continually enforce
code regulations, abatement violations and nuisances. A quarterly report
on code enforcement activities is available and kept on file at the City.
The City Council awarded funding for the Senior Home Repair Program.
See Program 1.1.2 below for details.
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1.1.2 Investigate the use of federal funds and
local funds, including Community
Development Block Grants (CDBG) and the
Affordable Housing Fund, to provide
technical and/or financial assistance, if
necessary, to existing lower- and moderate-
income, owner-occupants of residential
properties through low-interest loans or
emergency grants to rehabilitate and
encourage the preservation of existing
housing stock.
Ongoing
On April 29, 2015, the City published RFP No. 15-55 for use of the City’s
Affordable Housing Fund toward affordable housing development or
programming. The following three projects were chosen to move forward
in the process and received approval of the funding from City Council on
November 24, 2015:
1. An agreement with Community Development Partners granting
$1,975,000 to assist with the acquisition, rehabilitation and
conversion of an existing 12-unit apartment building located at
6001 Coast Boulevard for affordable housing – 6 for low income
veterans and 6 with a priority for low-income seniors and veterans
(Newport Shores Project). The project will apply for additional
funding and tax credits in early 2016 with anticipated completion
and occupancy in 2017; and
2. An agreement with Habitat for Humanity Orange County (Habitat
OC) granting up to $600,000 to establish a critical home repair
program for lower-income seniors (Senior Home Repair Program).
It is estimated that approximately 30 repair projects will be
completed at various locations throughout the City; and
3. Pursue an agreement with Seaview Lutheran Plaza granting
approximately $1.6 million to assist with the rehabilitation of an
existing 100-unit apartment building that is affordable to lower-
income seniors located at 2800 Pacific View Drive. Improvements
would include accessibility upgrades for persons with disabilities,
and bathroom and kitchen renovations (Seaview Lutheran Plaza
Project).
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1.1.3 Require replacement of housing demolished
within the Coastal Zone when housing is or
has been occupied by very low–, low-, and
moderate-income households within the
preceding 12 months. The City shall prohibit
demolition unless a determination of
consistency with Government Code Section
65590 has been made. The specific
provisions implementing replacement unit
requirements are contained in Chapter
20.34 of the Municipal Code
Ongoing
The City uses Chapter 20.34 “Conversion or Demolition of Affordable
Housing” by monitoring demo requests and permits. In 2015, one project
was evaluated and was not found to be occupied by a lower-income
household; therefore, no replacement unit was required.
1.1.4 The City will continue to implement the
Residential Building Records (RBR)
program to reduce and prevent violations of
building and zoning ordinances by providing
a report to the all parties involved in a
transaction of sale of residential properties,
and providing an opportunity to inspect
properties to identify potentially hazardous
conditions, resources permitting. The report
provides information as to permitted and
illegal uses/construction, and verification
that buildings meet zoning and building
requirements, including life safety
requirements.
Ongoing
This City report allows the City to verify that its residential buildings meet
zoning and building code requirements, life safety requirements as set
forth by the City's Municipal Code and fulfill the State's requirement that all
homes have both smoke detectors and seismic strapping of water heaters
(California Health and Safety Code, Section 19211). In 2015 there were
1,432 RBRs processed.
2.1.1 Maintain rental opportunities by restricting
conversions of rental units to condominiums
in a development containing 15 or more
units unless the vacancy rate in Newport
Beach for rental housing is an average of
5 percent or higher for four (4) consecutive
quarters, and unless the property owner
complies with condominium conversion
regulations contained in Chapter 19.64 of
the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
Ongoing
A vacancy rate survey is completed upon receiving an application for the
conversion of 15 or more rental units to condominiums. No projects of 15
or more units were submitted in 2015.
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PROGRAM STATUS
2.1.2 Take all feasible actions, through use of
development agreements, expedited
development review, and expedited
processing of grading, building and other
development permits, to ensure expedient
construction and occupancy for projects
approved with lower- and moderate-income
housing requirements.
Ongoing
Pending applications that include affordable housing will be expedited.
2.1.3 Participate with the County of Orange in the
issuance of tax-exempt mortgage revenue
bonds to facilitate and assist in financing,
development and construction of housing
affordable to low and moderate-income
households.
Ongoing
The issuance of tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds is project driven,
and the developer typically applies for the bonds. No applications were
received.
2.1.4 Conduct an annual compliance-monitoring
program for units required to be occupied
by very low-, low-, and moderate-income
households.
Ongoing
Annual compliance monitoring has been conducted and the report for the
City’s income and rent restricted units is in process by LDM Associates
(consultant). The owner-occupied units have been found in compliance for
2015 and the rental-unit responses are due by March of 2016. Monitoring
will be completed for the 2015 year by the end of Spring 2016.
2.1.5
Provide entitlement assistance, expedited
entitlement processing, and waive
application processing fees for
developments in which 5 percent of units
are affordable to extremely low-income
households. To be eligible for a fee waiver,
the units shall be subject to an affordability
covenant for a minimum duration of 30
years. The affordable units provided shall
be granted a waiver of park in-lieu fees (if
applicable) and traffic fairshare fees.
Ongoing
Implement as projects are submitted and no new projects were proposed.
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2.1.6
Affordable housing developments providing
units affordable to extremely low-income
households shall be given the highest
priority for use of Affordable Housing Fund
monies.
Ongoing
See status of Program 1.1.2.
2.2.1 Maintain a brochure of incentives offered by
the City for the development of affordable
housing including fee waivers, expedited
processing, density bonuses, and other
incentives. Provide a copy of this brochure
at the Planning Counter, the website and
also provide a copy to potential developers.
Ongoing
A brochure is maintained and provided on the City website and in the
public lobby.
2.2.2
The City shall provide more assistance for
projects that provide a higher number of
affordable units or a greater level of
affordability. At least 15 percent of units
shall be affordable when assistance is
provided from Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds or the City’s
Affordable Housing Fund.
Ongoing
This program was considered in evaluating the proposals for the RFP and
choosing the projects described in Program 1.1.2.
2.2.3
For new developments proposed in the
Coastal Zone areas of the City, the City
shall follow Government Code
Section 65590 and Title 20.
Ongoing
The City uses Chapter 20.34 “Conversion or Demolition of Affordable
Housing” by monitoring demo requests and permits. In 2015, only one
project was evaluated and was not found to be occupied by a lower-
income household; therefore, no replacement unit was required.
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PROGRAM STATUS
2.2.4
All required affordable units shall have
restrictions to maintain their affordability for
a minimum of 30 years.
Ongoing
Staff continues to include this affordability restriction as a standard
condition on all affordable housing projects, unless an otherwise longer
affordability covenant is agreed upon. The Newport Shores Project will
have an affordability requirement of 50 years and the Seaview Lutheran
project will add 30 additional years to their existing requirement, resulting
in a new expiration date of 2069.
2.2.5 Advise and educate existing landowners
and prospective developers of affordable
housing development opportunities
available within the Banning Ranch, Airport
Area, Newport Mesa, Newport Center,
Mariners’ Mile, West Newport Highway, and
Balboa Peninsula areas.
Ongoing
A brochure has been created and distributed that outlines development
incentives and entitlement assistance available in the City. The brochure
is maintained at the public counter and on the City website.
2.2.6 Participate in other programs that assist
production of housing.
Ongoing
City staff attends OCHA Cities Advisory Committee meetings to keep up-
to-date with programs that assist in the production of housing.
2.2.7 New developments that provide housing for
lower-income households that help meet
regional needs shall have priority for the
provision of available and future resources
or services, including water and sewer
supply and services.
Ongoing
Implement as projects are submitted and no new projects were proposed.
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PROGRAM STATUS
2.2.8 Implement Chapter 20.32 (Density Bonus)
of the Zoning Code and educate interested
developers about the benefits of density
bonuses and related incentives for the
development of housing that is affordable to
very low-, low-, and moderate-income
households and senior citizens.
Ongoing
Implement as projects are submitted. Density Bonus information and
incentives are included in an informational brochure for the public. In
2014, the MacArthur Square project was submitted within the Airport Area
under the Residential Overlay exempting the 10-acre site requirement.
The project consists of up to 384 residential units and 4,315 square feet
of retail use on a 5.7-acre property, including 30 percent of the units
affordable to lower-income households. The request also includes a
Density Bonus. The application was deemed complete and the
environmental analysis began in 2015.
2.3.1 Study housing impacts of proposed major
commercial/industrial projects during the
development review process. Prior to
project approval, a housing impact
assessment shall be developed by the City
with the active involvement of the
developer. Such assessment shall indicate
the magnitude of jobs to be created by the
project, where housing opportunities are
expected to be available, and what
measures (public and private) are requisite,
if any, to ensure an adequate supply of
housing for the projected labor force of the
project and for any restrictions on
development due to the “Charter Section
423” initiative.
Ongoing
In conjunction with the environmental review required under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), potential impacts to population,
housing, and employment is reviewed and analyzed. Recent development
trends have consisted of redevelopment of commercial and industrial sites
for residential development or mixed-use, which has created new housing
opportunities in the City. No major commercial/industrial projects
submitted in 2015.
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PROGRAM STATUS
3.1.1 Provide a streamlined “fast-track”
development review process for proposed
affordable housing developments.
Ongoing
The City will prioritize the development review process for all affordable
housing projects. When Banning Ranch and Uptown Newport affordable
units are submitted for processing they will be provided a “fast track” plan
check. Additionally, the renovation for the Newport Shores project, the
Seaview Lutheran rehabilitation and any Senior Home Repair Program
rehabilitation projects will be provided “fast-track” plan check.
3.1.2 When a residential developer agrees to
construct housing for persons and families
of very low, low, and moderate income
above mandated requirements, the City
shall either (1) grant a density bonus as
required by state law, or (2) provide other
incentives of equivalent financial value.
Ongoing
The City considers Density Bonuses and other incentives on a project-by-
project basis. Chapter 20.32 Density Bonus is included in the Zoning Code
and is implemented as projects are submitted.
3.1.3 Develop a pre-approved list of incentives
and qualifications for such incentives to
promote the development of affordable
housing. Such incentives include the waiver
of application and development fees or
modification to development standards
(e.g., setbacks, lot coverage, etc.).
Ongoing
Waivers and incentives are considered by the Planning Commission and
City Council on a project-by-project basis. Staff is working with HCD to
develop a pre-approved list of incentives and qualifications for such
incentives by 2016. No waivers or incentives were granted during the
2015 calendar year.
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3.2.1
When requested by property owners, the
City shall approve rezoning of developed or
vacant property from nonresidential to
residential uses when appropriate. These
rezoned properties shall be added to the list
of sites for residential development.
Ongoing
The City continually monitors requests for zone changes of vacant and
developed properties from nonresidential to residential and approves
when determined to be compatible and feasible. When approved, these
sites are mapped for residential uses on both the Zoning District Map and
General Plan Land Use Map.
In 2012, the City adopted an amendment to the North Newport Center
Planned Community and approved an additional 79 residential units for
construction within North Newport Center. The amendment now allows for
the total construction of up to 524 residential units within the San Joaquin
Plaza sub-area. On December 12, 2013, plans were submitted for the
construction of a 524 unit apartment complex and building permits and
demolition permits were issued in November 2014. Construction
commenced in late 2014 and is anticipated to be complete in 2016.
In December 2014, and application for a General Plan Amendment,
Zoning Code Amendment, Planned Community Development Plan, Site
Development Review, Tract Map, and Development Agreement were
submitted for 150 Newport Center Drive to demolish an existing car wash
and gas station and to build 49 condominium dwelling units. The Planning
Commission held a study session on October 8, 2015, and subsequently
the applicant and staff agreed to prepare an Environmental Impact Report.
The Environmental Impact Report was underway in late 2015.
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3.2.2
Recognizing that General Plan Policy
LU6.15.6 may result in a potential constraint
to the development of affordable housing in
the Airport Area, the City shall maintain an
exception to the minimum 10-acre site
requirement for projects that include a
minimum of 30 percent of the units
affordable to lower-income households. It is
recognized that allowing a smaller scale
development within an established
commercial and industrial area may result in
land use compatibility problems and result
in a residential development that does not
provide sufficient amenities (i.e. parks)
and/or necessary improvements (i.e.
pedestrian walkways). Therefore, it is
imperative that the exception includes
provisions for adequate amenities, design
considerations for the future integration into
a larger residential village, and a
requirement to ensure collaboration with
future developers in the area.
Ongoing
In 2014, the MacArthur Square project was submitted within the Airport
Area under the Residential Overlay exempting the 10-acre site
requirement. The project consists of up to 384 residential units and 4,315
square feet of retail use on a 5.7-acre property, including 30 percent of the
units affordable to lower-income households. The request also includes a
Density Bonus. The application was deemed complete and the
environmental analysis began 2015.
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PROGRAM STATUS
3.2.3 The City will encourage and facilitate
residential and mixed-use development on
vacant and underdeveloped sites listed in
Appendix H3 by providing technical
assistance to interested developers with site
identification and entitlement processing.
The City will support developers funding
applications from other agencies and
programs. The City will post the Sites
Analysis and Inventory on the City’s
webpage and marketing materials for
residential and mixed-use opportunity sites,
and will equally encourage and market the
sites for both for-sale development and
rental development. To encourage the
development of affordable housing within
residential and mixed-use developments,
the City shall educate developers of the
benefits of density bonuses and related
incentives, identify potential funding
opportunities, offer expedited entitlement
processing, and offer fee waivers and/or
deferrals.
Ongoing
Appendix H3 is the Sites Analysis and Inventory which identifies sites that
can be developed for housing within the planning period and that are
sufficient to provide for the City’s share of the regional housing need
allocation to provide realistic opportunities for the provision of housing to
all income segments within the community. Appendix H3 can be found in
the Housing Element available at the Planning Division or online at
http://www.newportbeachca.gov/index.aspx?page=2087
The City has completed the following:
1. A user-friendly Sites Analysis and Inventory is on the City’s website.
2. A brochure is available on the website and in the public lobby that
promotes the incentives and opportunities for affordable housing
projects, which includes information of the City’s Sites Analysis and
Inventory.
3. A layer and note has been added in the City’s Geographic Information
System (GIS) to identify sites within the inventory to assist staff in
providing information to interested developers.
The City will encourage density bonus and offer incentives to interested
developers.
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3.2.4 The City will monitor and evaluate the
development of vacant and underdeveloped
parcels on an annual basis, and report the
success of strategies to encourage
residential development in its Annual
Progress Reports required pursuant to
Government Code 65400. If identified
strategies are not successful in generating
development interest, the City will respond
to market conditions and will revise or add
additional incentives.
Ongoing
During 2015, the City’s strategies for encouraging the development of
identified vacant and underutilized sites are proving successful. The City
has approved development projects for the three vacant sites identified in
the Sites Inventory and Analysis: 1. Corona del Mar site was approved
and is in plan check for the development of six detached residential
condominiums units. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2016.
Additionally, the MacArthur Square project was submitted in September
2014 for development on a site identified as underutilized in the Airport
Area which proposes up to 384 residential units and 4,315 square feet of
retail use on a 5.7-acre property, including 30 percent of the units
affordable to lower-income households. The request also includes a
Density Bonus. The application was deemed complete and the
environmental analysis began 2015.
The City also has significant projects on sites identified as underutilized:
Uptown Newport was approved in February 2013, includes the
development of 1,244 residential dwelling units The Uptown Newport PC
requires densities between 30 du/acre and 50 du/acre, consistent with the
densities of the General Plan, and allows additional density opportunities
with a density bonus. The construction of the first phase is underway with
on-site improvements (grading and earthwork, utilities, drainage, street
work, etc.). The first phase will include 455 apartment units including 91
very low income units. The Newport Bay Marina project was identified as
an underutilized site. The project was approved by the City in 2007 and
the Coastal Commission in 2009, and permitted the development of 27
residential condominium units and 36,000 square feet of commercial floor
area. Building permits were issued in 2012 and construction continued in
2015 with anticipated completion in October 2016.
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4.1.1
Annually contact owners of affordable units
for those developments listed in Table H12
as part of the City’s annual monitoring of
affordable housing agreements to obtain
information regarding their plans for
continuing affordability on their properties,
inform them of financial resources available,
and to encourage the extension of the
affordability agreements for the
developments listed in Table H12 beyond
the years noted.
Ongoing
Staff maintains an updated contact list for affordable units in conjunction
with the 2014-2021 Housing Element. LDM Associates (consultant)
included this information that was sent to the owners as a part of the
annual monitoring. During the RFP process for the expenditure of the
affordable housing funds, the City and LDM reached out to the owners of
the existing affordable housing units within the City and there was no
interest to extend the existing affordable housing covenants except from
Seaview Lutheran (See Program 1.1.2 for details).
4.1.2
The City shall maintain registration as a
Qualified Preservation Entity with HCD to
ensure that the City will receive notices from
all owners intending to opt out of their
Section 8 contracts and/or prepay their
HUD insured mortgages. Upon receiving
notice that a property owner of an existing
affordable housing development intends to
convert the units to a market-rate
development, the City shall consult with the
property owners and potential preservation
organizations regarding the potential use of
Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds and/or Affordable Housing
Fund monies to maintain affordable housing
opportunities in those developments listed
in Table H12 or assist in the non-profit
acquisition of the units to ensure long-term
affordability.
Ongoing
The City of Newport Beach is registered as a Qualified Preservation Entity
with HCD in 2012. When notification is received, City staff will evaluate the
potential use of monies to preserve the affordable units.
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4.1.3 Continue to maintain information on the
City’s website and prepare written
communication for tenants and other
interested parties about Orange County
Housing Authority Section 8 opportunities to
assist tenants and prospective tenants to
acquire additional understanding of housing
law and related policy issues.
Ongoing
Pamphlets informing prospective tenants and landlords about the Orange
County Housing Authority (OCHA) Section 8 program have been made
available in the public lobby and information is posted on the City website.
4.1.4 Investigate availability of federal, state, and
local programs and pursue these programs,
if found feasible, for the preservation of
existing lower-income housing, especially
for preservation of lower-income housing
that may convert to market rates during the
next 10 years. In addition, continually
promote the availability of monies from the
Affordable Housing Fund as a funding
source for the preservation and
rehabilitation of lower-income housing. A list
of these programs, including sources and
funding amounts, will be identified as part of
this program and maintained on an ongoing
basis.
Ongoing
The City attends OCHA meetings and has continued to investigate
available programs and evaluate the feasibility of participating in such
programs.
The Newport Shores project is working directly with OCHA to obtain
project-based Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers.
Orange County is provided VASH vouchers which are distributed to the
Cities via OCHA. The Newport Shores project is anticipated to receive
the project-based VASH vouchers in early 2016.
Additionally, the Newport Shores project is in the process of applying for
Veterans Housing and Homelessness Prevention (VHHP) funding
through the Department of Housing and Community Development.
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4.1.5
The City shall inform and educate owners of
affordable units of the State Preservation
Notice Law (Government Code Section
65863.10-13), if applicable. Pursuant to the
law, owners of government-assisted
projects cannot terminate subsidy contract,
prepay a federally-assisted mortgage, or
discontinue use restrictions without first
providing an exclusive Notice of Opportunity
to Submit an Offer to Purchase. Owners
proposing to sell or otherwise dispose of a
property at any time during the 5 years prior
to the expiration of restrictions must provide
this Notice at least 12 months in advance
unless such sale or disposition would result
in preserving the restrictions. The intent of
the law is to give tenants sufficient time to
understand and prepare for potential rent
increases, as well as to provide local
governments and potential preservation
buyers with an opportunity to develop a plan
to preserve the property. This plan typically
consists of convincing the owner to either
(a) retain the rental restrictions in exchange
for additional financial incentives or (b) sell
to a preservation buyer at fair market value.
Ongoing
Staff and LDM Associates (consultant) were able to coordinate meetings
and phone calls with property owners of existing affordable units. The
owners were not interested in extending the existing affordable housing
covenants. Staff is working with LDM to provide a notice to potentially
affected property owners. The notice will be mailed in February 2016.
4.1.6 In accordance with Government Code
Section 65863.7, require a relocation impact
report as a prerequisite for the closure or
conversion of an existing mobile home park.
Ongoing
Zoning Code Section 20.28.020 ensures compliance with the Government
Code Section. One relocation impact report was submitted in September
2014 for the closure of the Ebb Tide Mobile Home Park and City Council
found it sufficient pursuant to Government Code Section 65863.7 in
January 2015.
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4.1.7 Participate as a member of the Orange
County Housing Authority Advisory
Committee and work in cooperation with the
Orange County Housing Authority to
provide Section 8 Rental Housing
Assistance to residents of the community.
The City will, in cooperation with the
Housing Authority, recommend and request
use of modified fair-market rent limits to
increase the number of housing units within
the City that will be eligible to participate in
the Section 8 program. The Newport Beach
Planning Division will prepare and
implement a publicity program to educate
and encourage landlords within the City to
rent their units to Section 8 Certificate
holders, and to make very low-income
households aware of availability of the
Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance
Program.
Ongoing
Staff attends the quarterly meetings of the OCHA Cities Advisory
Committee.
Staff continually works in cooperation with the County to provide Section 8
rental housing assistance to residents.
A link to the Orange County Housing Authority website has been placed
on the City website to provide information on the Section 8 program.
4.2.1 Implement and enforce the Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance and Landscape and
Irrigation Design Standards in compliance
with AB 1881 (2006). The ordinance
establishes standards for planning,
designing, installing, and maintaining and
managing water-efficient landscapes in new
construction and rehabilitated projects.
Ongoing
The Newport Shores project will incorporate water-efficient landscapes.
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4.2.2 Affordable housing developments that
receive City assistance from Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds or
from the City’s Affordable Housing Fund
shall be required, to the extent feasible,
include installation of energy efficient
appliances and devices, and water
conserving fixtures that will contribute to
reduced housing costs for future occupants
of the units.
Ongoing
The Newport Shores project and the Seaview Lutheran project will use
energy efficient appliances and devices.
4.2.3 Investigate the feasibility and benefits of
using a portion of its CDBG or other local
funds for the establishment and
implementation of an energy conserving
home improvements program for lower-
income homeowners.
Ongoing
Continuously monitor requests for assistance and Code Enforcement
quarterly reports to determine need. No projects in 2015.
4.2.4 Maintain a process for LEED certified staff
members to provide development
assistance to project proponents seeking
LEED certification, which will in turn
increase the LEED points granted to
projects.
Ongoing
In 2015, the City staff included one LEED accredited staff member who
was available to provide technical assistance when requested.
4.2.5
To encourage voluntary green building
action, the City shall maintain a green
recognition program that may include public
recognition of LEED certified buildings (or
equivalent certification), payment of a
display advertisement in the local
newspaper recognizing the achievements of
a project, or developing a City plaque that
will be granted to exceptional
developments.
Ongoing
Staff is currently working on construction of a new webpage that will
provide recognition to LEED certified buildings by displaying their project
with pictures and their name or other information they would want
advertised. An informational flyer is also being drafted to encourage green
building that will advertise the new webpage and will be provided in the
public lobby.
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5.1.1
Apply for United States Department of
Urban Development Community
Development Block Grant funds and
allocate a portion of such funds to sub-
recipients who provide shelter and other
services for the homeless.
Ongoing
Through the approved Action Plans for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, the City
allocated funding to the following organizations to preserve the supply of
emergency and transitional housing: Human Options, Families Forward,
and Fair Housing Foundation.
5.1.2 Cooperate with the Orange County Housing
Authority to pursue establishment of a
Senior/Disabled or Limited Income Repair
Loan and Grant Program to underwrite all or
part of the cost of necessary housing
modifications and repairs. Cooperation with
the Orange County Housing Authority will
include continuing City of Newport Beach
participation in the Orange County
Continuum of Care and continuing to
provide CDBG funding.
Ongoing
The City refers low income residents to Orange County for rehabilitation of
mobile homes, to Neighborhood Housing for first time buyer programs,
and to Rebuilding Together for handyman service for low income and
senior households.
The City Council awarded Affordable Housing Funds for an agreement
with Habitat for Humanity Orange County (Habitat OC) granting up to
$600,000 to establish a critical home repair program for lower-income
seniors (Senior Home Repair Program). It is estimated that approximately
30 repair projects will be completed at various locations throughout the
City.
5.1.3 Permit, where appropriate, development of
senior accessory dwelling “granny” units in
single-family areas of the City. The City will
promote and facilitate the development of
senior accessory dwelling units by providing
brochures and/or informational materials at
the building permit counter, online, and
other appropriate locations detailing the
benefits and the process for obtaining
approval.
Ongoing
There were no permits issued in 2015. Staff has provided a flyer that
promotes senior accessory dwelling units and is provided in the public
lobby and on the City’s webpage.
5.1.4 Work with the City of Santa Ana to provide
recommendations for the allocation of HUD
Housing Opportunities for Persons with
AIDS (HOPWA) funds within Orange
County.
Ongoing
The City attended the annual HOPWA Strategy meeting on February 19,
2015 and participated in providing recommendations for the allocations of
HOPWA funds.
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5.1.5 Maintain a list of “Public and Private
Resources Available for Housing and
Community Development Activities.”
Ongoing
City maintains a list of resources that are available for housing and
community development activities. A list of resources and links are
provided on the City’s website.
5.1.6
Encourage the development of day care
centers as a component of new affordable
housing developments, and grant additional
incentives in conjunction with a density
bonus per the Chapter 20.32.
Ongoing
No projects were submitted that included the establishment of a day care
center.
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5.1.7
Encourage senior citizen independence
through the promotion of housing services
related to in-home care, meal programs,
and counseling, and maintain a senior
center that affords seniors opportunities to
live healthy, active, and productive lives in
the City.
Complete
The City provided $25,000 in CDBG funds to Age Well Senior Services
Home delivered meals program. The Mobile Meals program provides
home-delivered meals to individuals who are homebound due to age,
illness, or disability.
The City also operates the Oasis Senior Center. Services include:
A multi-purpose center dedicated to meeting needs of senior
citizens and their families.
75 percent of its clients are residents of Newport Beach. It offers
classes in art, exercise, mature driving, topics of enrichment, and
computers and arranges social groups for those who share
hobbies and interests.
Travel department coordinates day and overnight trips. Offers
transportation programs for Newport Beach seniors who have
disabilities that limit their access to public transportation. This
shuttle program provides transportation from senior citizens’
homes to the Senior Center.
A Care-A-Van program is available for those senior citizens who
require transportation for medical appointments, grocery shopping,
and banking.
Distributes information about job openings that might interest
seniors who wish to supplement their retirement income or to
remain active through part-time work.
Offers various health services for seniors. Support groups meet
regularly at the Center to help senior citizens and their families
cope with stress, illness, life transitions, and crises. Informational
and supportive counseling is available to seniors and their family
members on an individual basis.
Offers a lunch program for active and homebound senior citizens
ages 60 and older that is funded by the federal government
through the Older American Act. A donation is requested for
meals, which are provided by South County Senior Services.
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5.1.8 The City shall work with the Regional
Center of Orange County (RCOC) to
implement an outreach program informing
families within the City of housing and
services available for persons with
developmental disabilities. Information will
be made available on the City’s website.
The City shall also offer expedited permit
processing and fee waivers and/or deferrals
to developers of projects designed for
persons with physical and developmental
disabilities.
Ongoing
Information was added to the City website under Housing Assistance
regarding resources through the RCOC which began implementation of an
outreach program. The City began to work on implementing an outreach
program with the RCOC.
6.1.1 Contract with an appropriate fair housing
service agency for the provision of fair
housing services for Newport Beach
residents. The City will also work with the
fair housing service agency to assist with
the periodic update of the Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing document
required by HUD. The City will continue to
provide public outreach and educational
workshops, and distribute pamphlets
containing information related to fair
housing.
Ongoing
The City contracted with the Fair Housing Foundation to provide these
services. The Fair Housing Foundation provided the following trainings,
seminars, and outreach activities in the City in 2015:
4 Community Booths
o Pavilions Grocery- 5/17/15
o Hagen’s Food and Pharmacy 6/17/15
o National Night Out event on 8/4/15
o VA Landlord Appreciation Event 9/24/15
Four Presentations – 1/20/15, 4/18/15, 6/14/15, 10/23/15
Two Tenant Rights Workshops – 6/16/15 and 9/16/15
Two Landlord Workshop – 2/23/15 and 7/7/15
Two Walk In Clinics - 4/14/15 and 8/5/15
Two Management Trainings – 4/29/15, 8/6/15.
Pamphlets containing information on Fair Housing and Dispute Resolution
Services are available at the public counter.
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7.1.1 As part of its annual General Plan Review,
the City shall report on the status of all
housing programs. The portion of the
Annual Report discussing Housing
Programs is to be distributed to the
California Department of Housing and
Community Development in accordance
with California state law.
Ongoing
This annual Housing Element Report will be submitted to HCD.
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Sample Statistical Area Tables (Implementation Program 10.2)
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(Stat_Area B2) Seashore Colony
Allowed 130 598 51
Existing 146 559 24
Future Development Potential -16 39 27
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Allowed 101 1090
Existing 140 983
Future Development Potential -39 107
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Allowed 82 1064 28 66839
Existing 89 884 28 61100
Future Development Potential -7 180 0 5739
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Allowed 807 175
Existing 812 131
Future Development Potential -5 44
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Existing 418 36 56233 43000
Future Development Potential 0 9 -1514 15410
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Future Development Potential 0 64
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Allowed 153 92 103
Existing 153 64 100
Future Development Potential 0 28 3
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Allowed 142
Existing 142
Future Development Potential 0
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Future Development Potential 1 2 16000 6800
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