The Newport Beach council votes to limit individual speakers to three minutes. A similar proposal is tabled in Garden Grove.
Category: Newport Beach
Posted inCountywide, Newport Beach, Top Stories
Newport OKs Higher Fees for Harbor Docks
Despite mounting pressure to delay, the City Council hikes fees in the harbor. Dock owners plan boycott of the city’s holiday boat parade.
Posted inNewport Beach
Dock Fee Controversy Heats Up
Opponents now assert that the city violated state law by meeting in secret. A decision on the fee increase is expected Tuesday.
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Facing Public Outcry, Newport Beach Holds Back on Dock Fee
Facing a major funding gap in its harbor costs, Newport Beach officials want residents to pay more for boat docks.
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Newport Moves Toward Privatizing City Trash Collection
City’s staff estimates a one-time savings of $5 million and annual savings of $1.7 million.
Posted inEconomy, Newport Beach, Outdoors
Newport Plans Defense Against Rising Tides
Faced with projections of elevating ocean levels and aging sea barriers, Newport Beach city leaders plan to raise Balboa Island’s seawall by more than a foot.
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Resident Challenges Pace of Updating Newport’s Charter
Jim Mosher says the city is skirting a state law designed to ensure a fair appointment process.
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Newport Beach City Hall Considers Moderate Budget Cuts
The city expects to end the budget year with a $4.4-million surplus and make additional cuts in next year’s budget.
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Newport Slows Its Commissioner Appointment
The City Council still will waive city policy and appoint a
replacement for Charles Unsworth ahead of Banning Ranch review.
Posted inNewport Beach
Newport to Waive Public Notice Policy for Appointment
The move is prompted by the unexpected resignation of Planning
Commission Chairman Charles Unsworth.
