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Community Members:
Newport Beach residents and business owners with properties in flood hazard zones are eligible for discounted flood insurance rates beginning this week.
Effective on Tuesday, October 1, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has upgraded Newport Beach’s flood insurance classification under the Community Rating System (CRS) from a Class 7 to a Class 6. The upgraded class rating translates to an additional 5% reduction in flood insurance premiums, for a total reduction of 20%.
All policies issued or renewed on or after October 1 will qualify for the additional discounts on flood insurance premiums. This applies to all homes and businesses with government-backed mortgages in special flood hazard areas that are required to have flood insurance. Other homes and businesses in lower-risk areas are eligible for a 10% discount on flood insurance premiums.
The CRS is an incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management practices that exceed the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program. By implementing measures that go above and beyond the baseline standards, communities like Newport Beach are better prepared for flood events and can qualify for lower flood insurance rates for residents and businesses.
This achievement is a testament to Newport Beach’s ongoing efforts to mitigate flood risk and create a more sustainable, resilient community. I’d like to recognize our Community Development Department staff for this milestone in the City’s proactive floodplain management efforts.
Residents and business owners are encouraged to check their premium statements or call their insurance companies to ask about the discounts. For more information on the City’s flood hazard area designations, and to see which discounts you may qualify for, please visit our map viewer or enter your address in the ”Which Flood Zone is My Property In?” tool on our website.
If you have questions about how floodplain management impacts your planned remodel, addition, or new building, please visit our Permit Center at City Hall (100 Civic Center Dr., Bay 1C) or call 949-644-3200.
City Manager, Grace K. Leung
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 Author Bonnie Garmus will talk about her journey from copywriter and creative director to writing and publishing her own bestselling novel on Friday, October 4 at 6 p.m. at the Civic Center Green, 100 Civic Center Dr.
Garmus will describe the process of creating her subversive protagonist Elizabeth Zott and how real-life experience fueled and inspired her to write "Lessons in Chemistry," a number-one global bestseller.
For more information and to purchase tickets visit nbplf.foundation.
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Newport Beach residents are invited to bring documents and household electronic waste for free shredding and disposal on Saturday, October 19 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Newport Beach Corporation Yard, 592 Superior Ave. Free bags of mulch will be available for pickup (up to five 30-lb. bags per car).
The entrance to the event will be via Superior Avenue only.
Residency will be verified; please bring identification.
Residents can bring up to 10 standard file boxes for shredding and household e-waste for disposal. No other household hazardous waste will be accepted. No batteries or medical waste please.
For more information visit www.newportbeachca.gov/shred.
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The City's Harbor Department will host its next vessel auction October 16. Items available for auction include dinghies, paddleboards and kayaks. Viewing of all items will start at 9:30 a.m. and the auction will start promptly at 10 a.m. All sales are cash only. Questions, please contact dockmaster@newportbeachca.gov.
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 The Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD) invites the community to join in the excitement of Fire Service Day on Sunday, October 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Station 7, 20401 SW Acacia St.
This family-friendly event will showcase a thrilling live fire and rescue demonstration, including the "Jaws of Life" in action. There will be activities for all ages, including a bounce house for children, delicious food for attendees and opportunities to meet NBFD firefighters and paramedics. The event will feature an appearance by Tora, our beloved fire support dog.
Bring your family and friends to learn about fire safety, witness the impressive skills of our local fire crews and enjoy a day full of community engagement.
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On Wednesday, October 2, officers from the Newport Beach Police Department participated in National Walk to School Day alongside students and families from Newport Coast Elementary. This annual event, celebrated across the country, encourages children to walk to school, promoting healthy habits, safety, and community engagement.
Throughout the month of October, the NBPD will be participating in numerous walk-to-school events.
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 The Friends of the Newport Beach Public Library will host a large sale of used books on Saturday, October 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave.
The sale is open to the public. Prices start at just $1.
Join us on Saturday, October 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Friends Room of the Central Library for a super sensational book sale! Over 15,000 bestsellers, children's books, vintage, cookbooks and more.
Founded in 1957 by a small group of volunteers, the Friends of the Library donates all of its revenue to the Library to fund various needs and projects. Your continued patronage of the Friends Bookstore is vitally important and greatly appreciated.
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Meet best-selling Fancy Nancy illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser as she shares her newest book The Verts: A Story of Introverts and Extroverts, a heartfelt story about honoring our differences and being yourself.
Join us for a fun craft, a story read aloud and a book signing with the illustrator. Sunday, October 6 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., for children ages 3-11. Registration recommended.
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The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation presents “It’s Your Money!,” a free series of six financial workshops beginning Monday, September 30.
The sessions will be on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. from September 30 through November 4 at the Central Library, Friends Meeting Room, 1000 Avocado Ave.
Community members are invited to attend all sessions or select sessions in this free series The instructors are local, fee only financial advisors; none of the speakers are licensed to sell any financial products.
For more information and schedule details visit the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation website.
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Due to this week’s damp weather, the pickleball courts at Bonita Canyon Sports Park are anticipated to be closed through Thursday, October 10. For updates, please visit newportbeachca.gov/sports.
The Newport Coast Pickleball Courts, adjacent to the Newport Coast Community Center, will remain open for play during the closure.
The complex features six public courts and are open from 7 a.m. until dusk on a first come-first serve basis, with a 1-hour time limit when others are waiting.
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The City of Newport Beach Arts Commission will presents its annual Autumn Concert featuring the Gotham City Swingers, a jazz and swing tribute band, on October 13 from
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Marina Park, 1600 W. Balboa Blvd.
Bring your low-slung beach chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening in a fun atmosphere. Pack a picnic dinner or purchase from on-site gourmet food trucks. Alcohol is not permitted.
Admission and parking are free.
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 With the November 5 election around the corner, we wanted to provide some voting information for Orange County registered voters.
You can vote in person at any Vote Center in Orange County. You can also drop off your ballot at any Vote Center.
- Starting October 7, you can vote at the Registrar of Voters office (1300 South Grand Avenue, Building C, Santa Ana) and at select Vote Centers.
- The Vote Center in the Newport Beach Civic Center Community Room will open on October 26.
- All Vote Centers throughout Orange County will be open starting November 2 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on November 5 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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 This week, the City’s homeless outreach and response teams:
Click here to view the latest homeless dashboard, which includes key monthly and yearly data on the City's homeless response.
Click here for information on the City's Good Giving program.
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The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, October 8. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here.
A study session will begin at 4 p.m. Agenda items include:
- Recommendations on future uses and potential improvements to Lower Castaways Park. Staff will present findings from an ad hoc committee that was convened to study and discuss potential improvements to the City property at 100 Dover Dr.
The regular session will begin at 5:30 p.m. Agenda items include:
- Consideration of an $817,000 contract with Orange-based R.E. Schultz Construction for the construction of ADA accessible playground improvements at San Miguel Park, 2200 San Miguel Dr. The project, to be paid mostly through federal Community Development Block Grants, will add accessible play equipment, an accessible path and parking lot improvements that meet the latest Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. The playground improvements will include more than 20 components accessible from the ground for all ability levels, along with additional elevated components accessible by transfer platforms.
- A $4.8 million agreement with South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of four 2028 Pierce Type 1 fire engines. Type 1 engines are used primarily for structural firefighting and initial Emergency Medical Service response. Under Council policy, frontline City fire engines must be replaced every 13 years (with an additional 5-7 years of use in reserve status). Four Type 1 engines currently in the City fleet are due for replacement in 2027.
- A public hearing and consideration of a development agreement amendment related to the Uptown Newport Planned Community at 4311 Jamboree Rd. The developer, Shopoff Realty Investments, is requesting an amendment that would allow excess park in-lieu fee credits to be applied toward applicable public benefit fee obligations.
- A public hearing and resolution to approve updated park in-lieu fees to reflect fair market value. Under the City’s Municipal Code, residential developments of 50 lots or fewer can dedicate parkland as part of the development or pay an in-lieu fee equal to the value of land required, or a combination of the two. The last update to the park in-lieu fee was approved in 2020.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MEETING
5 p.m.
City Council Chambers
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
4 p.m.
City Council Chambers
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
5 p.m.
City Council Chambers
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING
10 a.m.
Via Zoom
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
3 p.m.
Civic Center Community Room
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
CITY ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
5 p.m.
Newport Beach Central Library, Small Conference Room
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, California 92660
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