City Manager
10 newportbeachindy . com APRIL 28 , 2023
City Manager
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1993 to 1994 . In 2013 , she was named Newport Beach ’ s Citizen of the Year , which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the community . Jean remained active in the environmental community until very recently .
No services are pending , but a community celebration of life is being planned for this summer .
CAMP NEWPORT Based on early registration numbers , this summer is shaping up to be the busiest ever for the City ’ s youth camps . Camp Newport , the City ’ s collection of weeklong , full- and half-day summer camps , typically draws nearly 7,500 participants . Last month , more than 2,900 signed up on the first day of Camp Newport registration , with some of our most popular camps selling out in under an hour .
However , there is still plenty of time and spots available in more than 400 summer camp offerings , which take place over 12 weeks in Newport Beach ’ s parks , beaches and community centers . Early bird registration , which includes a 10 percent discount , continues through May 4 , so I encourage parents to sign up right away . There are many outdoor options at the beaches , bay , parks and sports fields , and indoor camps such as science , music , technology , and art .
Thank you to our residents for your continued support of Camp Newport , and to the staff of the City ’ s Recreation and Senior Services Department for creating and facilitating such fun , enriching experiences each summer .
Visit www . campnewport . com to view and filter camps by week , location and specialty .
CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY ON SUPERIOR AVENUE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE Construction work is well underway on the new pedestrian and bicycle bridge that will span Superior Avenue at West Coast Highway . The project also includes a new , larger parking lot and improvements to Sunset View Park .
Despite the rains , construction activity kicked off last month . The City ’ s contractor , Reyes Construction , removed existing walls , parking lot pavement and vegetation in advance of grading and other preparation activities . The next major step will be construction of the bridge pile foundations .
Temporary lane closures and modified traffic striping on Superior Avenue will be in place starting in late April . If possible please consider using alternate routes , such as Newport Boulevard , to help minimize traffic congestion and delays on Superior Avenue .
The project will increase parking , create safer access and enhance the use of Sunset View Park . Construction is scheduled to be completed by spring 2024 .
CITY LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE TO HELP HOMEOWNERS BUILD
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS The City has launched a new website , at www . newportbeaca . gov / adu , to assist homeowners in constructing Accessory Dwelling Units ( ADUs ) on their properties . The user-friendly interface is designed to guide homeowners through multiple phases of the ADU process , from getting started through construction to renting out the ADU .
The site is a comprehensive resource that includes planning exercises , testimonials , the benefits of ADU construction , City incentives , financing options , and more . A guidebook that includes most of the content from the website is also available to download and print .
SUNSET RIDGE PARK RESTROOM TO BE REPAINTED The Sunset Ridge Park public restroom will be repainted over the next few weeks , beginning April 24 .
It is one of eight City facilities that will be repainted this spring . The work at Sunset Ridge Park is expected to be completed by mid-May .
BALBOA BLVD . REPAVING PROJ- ECT ENTERS FINAL PHASE City contractors will begin installing asphalt on Balboa Boulevard from Medina Way to G Street next week , following the completion of concrete work .
The contractor , All American Asphalt , was scheduled to start the asphalt paving phase on Monday , April 17 . Motorists can expect to see lane closures and parking restrictions along Balboa Boulevard from Medina Way to G Street . Working hours will be 7 a . m . to 4:30 p . m ., Monday through Friday .
Thank you for your continued patience throughout construction . The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of May , in advance of the busy summer season . For questions or concerns , please contact project manager Ben Davis at ( 949 ) 644-3317 .
APPLY NOW ! SCHOLARSHIP AP- PLICATIONS DUE MAY 1 The City is accepting scholarship applications from college-bound seniors and transfer students by Monday , May 1 , at 5 p . m . to earn up to $ 700 for educational expenses .
The City of Newport Beach Ackerman Scholarship Program was established to assist qualified students in obtaining a higher education . Funds for the program are provided through an endowment from the Ackerman Trust . Scholarships may be used for tuition , books , laboratory and / or academic fees . This year there will be seven , $ 700 scholarships awarded . ELIGIBILITY You must meet both criteria ( A ) and
( B ) to apply : A . Be a child residing in Newport Beach OR be a child of a regular , fulltime City of Newport Beach employee . B . Graduate from a high school in 2023 and accepted to attend an accredited two-year community college or four-year college or university OR transferring from a two-year community college to an accredited four-year college or university in Fall 2023 ; AND have maintained a cumulative G . P . A . of 3.0 or better . SELECTION CRITERIA The criteria used for selection includes financial need , scholastic standing , school orcommunity leadership , school and / or extracurricular activities , and career and lifeplans .
The deadline to submit your application is Monday , May 1 , 2023 , by 5 p . m . Apply here : https :// www . newportbeachca . gov / government / departments / humanresources / 2023-scholarship-program .
SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY : APPLY NOW FOR VACANT SEATS ON BOARDS , COMMISSIONS The City of Newport Beach is currently accepting applications to fill the following unscheduled vacancy and upcoming scheduled vacancies ( all terms are for four years , expiring June 30 , 2027 , except for one unscheduled City Arts Commission seat expiring June 30 , 2025 ):
• Board of Library Trustees ( two seats )
• Building and Fire Board of Appeals ( one seat )
• City Arts Commission ( two seats – one term is for four years , expiring June 30 , 2027 ; and one unscheduled term expiring June 30 , 2025 )
• Civil Service Board ( one seat )
• Harbor Commission ( one seat )
• Parks , Beaches & Recreation Commission ( two seats )
• Planning Commission ( two seats ) All scheduled vacancies will become vacant when the existing terms expire on June 30 , 2023 , or until the seat is filled .
All applicants must be qualified electors of the City , none of whom shall hold any paid office or employment in City government ( Section 702 of the City Charter ).
The deadline for filing applications is noon on Wednesday , May 10 , or until the vacancies are filled . The application and additional information about the Boards and Commissions can be found at http :// www . newportbeachca . gov / vacancy or by calling ( 949 ) 644-3005 .
The application and information about the Boards and Commissions can also be accessed through the City ’ s website at http :// www . newportbeachca . gov / bcc .
BE WELL MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE UPDATE The Be Well mobile crisis response team operates in Newport Beach 12 hours a day , 7 days a week to respond to mental and behavioral health crises . The mobile unit is staffed with mental health specialists and EMTs , and works closely with the City ’ s police and fire departments . This week the Be Well team :
• Collaborated with the County ’ s Crisis Assessment Team to help a person with suicidal ideations receive treatment .
• Collaborated with the Newport Beach Fire Department paramedics to treat a person with an injury .
• Transported two people to Share Our Selves for services and food .
• Provided mental health and wellness resources to businesses during community outreach .
• Transported a person to a crisis stabilization unit for treatment .
Filed a report with Adult Protective Services for an older adult to access assisted living . The mobile crisis team is dispatched through the Newport Beach Police Department . To request service , dial 911 or call the Police Department ’ s non-emergency line at ( 949 ) 644-3717 .
HOMELESSNESS UPDATE This week the City ’ s homeless outreach and response teams :
• Transported a client to appointments to obtain a new photo ID , birth certificate , and CalFresh benefit card .
• Completed a housing plan with a new client .
• Collaborated with an assisted living facility treating an older adult client to ensure the client was safe and stable . The client is matched to an Emergency Housing Voucher .
• Continued to shelter people . Twenty people who had been experiencing homelessness in Newport Beach are sheltered in the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter .
Click here to view the latest homeless dashboard , which includes key monthly and yearly data on the City ’ s homeless response : https :// www . newportbeachca . gov / trending / community-issues / homelessness / monthly-homeless-count .
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