While the city council majority argued it would be a new cultural hub for the city, others argued it wasn’t the right way to spend the city’s funds.
Tag: Newport Beach City Council
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Where is Newport Beach Going to Put Affordable Housing?
After decreasing affordable housing in a potential housing project, it’s unclear where Newport Beach is going to put state-mandated affordable housing units.
Posted inTop Stories
Santana: Celebrating the Life of Orange County’s Ultimate Grassroots Activist
Jean Watt, 96, passed away peacefully at her home in Newport Beach, Sunday at noon.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
CA Auditor Bashes State’s Mandated Housing Numbers, Says Process Is Flawed, Lacks Oversight
While Orange County leaders have railed against the mandated new housing numbers, a new state report found state officials may have undercounted how many houses they need.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Stahr: Newport Beach Should Not Change Its System for Selecting Mayor
The current system encourages collegiality among the members of the council, for each member either has served or is likely to serve soon as mayor. The system encourages the city staff to treat each member of the council with respect, not to defer to the powerful mayor.
Posted inOutdoors
Oil Spill Headed Toward Orange County Coast, Cities Shut Down Beachfronts Overnight
The US Coast Guard is organizing the response after 3,000 barrels of oil spilled three miles off the coast of Newport Beach.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Cities Begin Dropping COVID Emergency Declarations as Cases Soar
By classifying the pandemic as a state of emergency, city staff were given more power to execute contracts independently and access special state and federal funds.
Posted inCENTRAL COUNTY, Countywide, Government, Newport Beach, NEWS, REGIONS, Top Stories, Transportation
Newport Beach Officials and Residents Raise Issues Over John Wayne Airport Land Lease Bids
Newport Beach City Council members are set Tuesday night to vote on recommending an aviation company to deliver services to hundreds of aircraft at John Wayne Airport.
Posted inCollegiate News Service
Newport Beach Looks to Update Several Existing Laws, Including Tattoo Parlor Regulations
Newport Beach city officials are starting to update laws governing tattoo parlors and short-term rentals in a sweeping effort to update the municipal code.
Posted inNEWS
CA Watchdog Proposes $27,000 Campaign Finance Fine on Newport Council Members
Diane Dixon, a Republican candidate for state Assembly, is among the current and former Newport Beach City Council members who were found to have failed to properly disclose campaign finance efforts.
