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strongly from a pandemic-related dip , due to higher auto sales , retail sales and restaurant activity . An especially strong comeback can be seen in transient occupancy tax revenues , reflecting higher room rates and increased occupancy in our hotels and short-term rental properties .
• An overview of capital projects . With increased local revenues , federal recovery funds and private donations , the City is investing in several capital improvement projects to upgrade critical infrastructure and improve the quality of life in our community . These projects include the Junior Lifeguard Building , the Library Lecture Hall , Superior Avenue Bridge , Balboa Island drainage , and utilities infrastructure upgrades .
• A discussion of current challenges facing the City , including employee recruitment and retention , the General Plan update , implementation of the recently approved Housing Element update , and climate change resiliency .
CITY STAFF MEMBERS SAVE DIS- TRESSED SEAL PUP
Two staff members from the City ’ s Public Works Department recently helped save the life of a distressed seal pup they discovered on the beach near the Newport Pier .
Public Works Supervisor Mike Auger and Crew Chief Jimmy Villa spotted the young seal on October 27 , in the early morning . They called the Pacific Marine Mammal Center ( PMMC ), which advised them to keep the pup warm ( they used safety vests ) and place it in the back seat of their truck while a rescue team was dispatched . When the PMMC rescue team arrived , the pup was clinging to life .
The City has since been informed that the seal pup ( now named Sweet P ) is a Northern Fur Seal , which are rare in Newport Beach . Sweet P is still in the ICU but is expected to make a full recovery and be returned to the wild .
The City learned of the rescue from a resident who wrote us to describe the incident and commend Auger and Villa for their quick action to rescue the seal pup .
CITY HOTLINE PROVIDES UP- DATES ON SPORTS FIELDS , TRAIL CONDITIONS
With the rainy season upon us , City staff regularly monitors weather forecasts and tracks the impact of rain on the condition of City fields and hiking trails .
Staff evaluates the safety and playability to determine if temporary field closures are necessary . Updates are available by phone through the “ mudline ” or by text and email .
Call ( 949 ) 718-1860 to hear the latest report . Email : Recreation staff at sports @ newportbeachca . gov .
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR NOV . 16 OASIS THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON
The OASIS Senior Center will be holding its annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at noon on Wednesday , Nov . 16 . A traditional Thanksgiving lunch will be catered by 24 Carrots and coffee , drinks and dessert will be included . Come and enjoy holiday-themed music , a raffle drawing , and the opportunity to give thanks .
Tickets are $ 5 each and can be purchased in the OASIS Administration office or by calling ( 949 ) 644-3244 .
NEW STATE BUILDING CODES TO TAKE EFFECT IN 2023
The City of Newport Beach will be adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Codes this year . The 2022 California codes will become effective on January 1 , 2023 .
The last business day for projects complying with 2019 California codes to submit plans to the City is Friday , Dec . 23 . The Permit Counter will be closed for the holidays , beginning Monday , Dec . 26 through Tuesday , Jan . 3 .
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• 5 Bedrooms – 5 ½ Baths
• Huge Master Suite
• Large Modern Kitchen
• Office
• Media Room with Wet Bar
• Dock for up to 70 ’ boat
• Fabulous Harbor Views
• Furnished
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