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CERT CLASSES TO RETURN THIS SPRING Newport Beach residents are invited to join the Community Emergency Response Team ( CERT ) program for training on how to help themselves , family members , and neighbors during an emergency or following a disaster .
The CERT program will be held this spring and will include two separate series : a Tuesday and Thursday evening program and an all-day Saturday program . Participants will learn how to put out small fires , provide basic medical aid , perform light search and rescue , and more .
All classes are hosted at Newport Beach Fire Station 7 , 20401 Acacia St . Participants must register to attend .
BIZ BUZZ
Balboa Bay Resort Appoints Two New Directors as Part of 2023 Expansion Plans
By Christopher Trela | NB Indy By NB Indy Staff
As part of a year of growth and renovations , Balboa Bay Resort has appointed two new directors at the Forbes 4-Star property .
Victoria McDowell has been appointed Director of Rooms , and Nick Guzzetta has been appointed Director of Banquets .
McDowell has a robust history in the hospitality industry . An innovative , intuitive and passionate leader , her more than 20 years of experience spans from Hawaii to California and New York . Most recently , McDowell was the Director of Rooms at The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach , where she was responsible for the leadership of all Rooms-related departments .
Prior appointments include Hotel Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach , Membership Sales and Service Manager at Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau , Director of Guest Services at Turtle Bay Resort , and Learning & Development Manager at Mandarin Oriental , New York .
Previously at the Montage Laguna Beach for 13 years , Guzzetta brings over 20 years of dynamic hospitality experience to Balboa Bay Resort . His most recent role at the Montage was Director of Banquets , where Guzzetta was responsible for the day-to-day operations of both the banquet and in-room-dining departments , having worked closely with the Culinary , Stewarding , Sales and CCS departments to execute successful corporate , social , offsite , and internal events .
During his time at the Montage , Guzzetta was also the Director of Hearts of Montage , a volunteer organization that fundraises for the local community through beach cleanups , blood drives , sea lion releases , and other endeavors .
“ We are so thrilled to welcome these hospitality powerhouses to the property ,” said Balboa Bay Resort General Manager
For more information about the CERT program , visit nbcert . org . For questions email nbcert @ nbfd . net .
WEST NEWPORT PARK PLAY- GROUND RENOVATIONS UNDER- WAY The City is renovating two playgrounds at West Newport Park , 5700 Seashore Dr .
The renovations will include the installation of new playground equipment , shade structures , and flexible play surfacing . The work began on March 6 and is scheduled to be completed before summer .
Construction fencing has been installed around the work areas , but pedestrian access will be maintained around the site . Please exercise caution when walking through the construction zones .
ACCESS RAMP REPLACED AT LIFE- GUARD HEADQUARTERS The City recently replaced the access ramp
Nick Guzzetta , Director of Banquets for Balboa Bay Resort
Victoria McDowell , Director of Rooms for Balboa Bay Resort
Marina Dutton . “ As we are renovating our Ballroom and Bay View guest rooms this summer , Victoria and Nick will be integral at introducing the new look and feel to guests and groups .”
McDowell and Guzzetta join the team at Balboa Bay Resort before the property undergoes renovations in its Grand Ballroom , which spans 6,867 square feet with 18-foot ceilings , as well as its popular Bay View guest rooms , which overlook the Newport harbor . Renovations are slated to take place this summer .
For more information on Balboa Bay Resort , visit www . balboabayresort . com . at the Benjamin M . Carlson Lifeguard Headquarters .
An aluminum stair and ramp system with a non-skid walking surface replaced a wood structure that had become deteriorated .
The renovation , which began in January , improves accessibility from the Newport Pier to Lifeguard Headquarters .
DECEMBER TREASURY REPORT NOW AVAILABLE
The December 2022 Treasury Report is now available on the City ’ s website .
As of December , the City ’ s investment portfolio totaled $ 384.9 million when measured at amortized cost . The current market value of the City ’ s portfolio of $ 372.9 million incorporates price fluctuations due to the changing interest rate environment that are typically irrelevant , since the City usually holds its securities to maturity and receives the full principal value at that time .
The City ’ s Liquidity Portfolio is sized to meet the City ’ s cash flow needs over the next 12 months . Approximately $ 67.5 million or 18 percent of the portfolio was invested in liquid investments available for day-to-day operating expenses and the costs associated with ongoing construction projects . An additional $ 42.6 million , or 11 percent of the overall portfolio , was invested in a portfolio of securities with targeted short-term maturities , which earns a higher yield than the City ’ s more liquid investments .
View the reports here : newportbeachca . gov / government / departments / finance .
BE WELL MOBILE CRISIS RE- SPONSE UPDATE The Be Well mobile crisis response team operates in Newport Beach 12 hours a day , seven days a week to respond to mental and behavioral health crises . The mobile unit is staffed with mental health specialists and works closely with the City ’ s police and fire departments . This week , the Be Well team :
• Transported one person to the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter for an intake appointment .
• Transported a minor to the Be Well adolescent crisis stabilization unit for treatment . The team collaborated with school staff and a school resource officer .
• Provided mental health and wellness resources to several families .
• Transported four people to services , shelter intakes , and appointments .
HOMELESSNESS UPDATE This week , the City ’ s homeless outreach and response teams :
• Transported a client to the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter for an intake appointment .
• Transported a client to the police department for a background check to obtain a new photo ID .
• Enrolled two new clients into services and met with several clients to conduct housing assessments .
• Continued to shelter people . Nineteen people who had been experiencing homelessness in Newport Beach are sheltered in the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter .
• Visited a newly housed client to provide ongoing support and resources .