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The City of Newport Beach online calendar of meetings, workshops, events, and more.

Newport Beach - Meeting of City Council on 10/28/2025 at 4:00 PM

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For a deeper dive / Get engaged:

City Council agenda: newportbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetai...

Snug Harbor Surf Park Project page: www.newportbeachca.gov/.../snug-har...

newportbeach.legistar.com

Newport Beach - Meeting of City Council on 10/28/2025 at 4:00 PM

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Also on the horizon: a public scoping meeting for Back Bay Landing to determine what environmental impacts will be studied, and an upcoming General Plan deadline for public comments.
SPON will keep tracking how these projects could reshape our city’s coastlines, skyline, and neighborhoods.

newportbeach.legistar.com

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Big week ahead in Newport Beach 🌊

The City Council will take up the controversial Snug Harbor Surf Park proposal — a plan that would replace much of the golf course near the airport with artificial lagoons and large new buildings.

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For a deeper dive!

Aviation Committee
www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Compone...

Noise Subcommittee
www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Compone...

Draft Elements Public Comment
newporttogether.mysocialpinpoint.com/2050-general...

Planning Commission MacArthur Court
newportbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetai...

The City of Newport Beach online calendar of meetings, workshops, events, and more.

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The Planning Commission backed a major MacArthur Court development deal that could bring 700 new homes — already sparking debate over zoning and affordability.

Meanwhile, the City wrapped up General Plan Open Houses — but residents can still weigh in online through Nov. 17.

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🔊 Turning Down the Volume: City Revisits Noise Standards Oct. 21 - www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Compone...

🏙️ Shaping the Future: General Plan Open Houses Oct. 21
- www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Compone...

🏗️ Restaurants, Housing & Redevelopment
Oct. 23 – newportbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetai...

The City of Newport Beach online calendar of meetings, workshops, events, and more.

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Meeting Links To Get Engaged This Week!

Keeping Libraries & the General Plan on Track Oct. 20 – www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Compone...

✈️ First Flight: City’s New Aviation Committee Takes Off - Oct. 20 - www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Compone...

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Links for a deeper dive!
JWA Seat Allocations
board.ocgov.com/meetings-age...
City Council Full Meeting Video
ecms.newportbeachca.gov/WEB/Browse.a...
Sculpture Exhibition Vote
sparkoc.com/nb_sculpture...
City Surplus, Facility Upgrades
www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Compone...

#NewportBeach

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What’s on the city’s agenda this week?

🗓️To access meeting materials and agenda packets visit the City Calendar:
newportbeach.legistar.com/Calendar.asp...

📝To review the General Plan Draft Elements:
newporttogether.mysocialpinpoint.com/2050-general...

Stay informed and engaged! 🔎 #SPONWatch

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Harbor Commission Stakeholder Meeting: www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Compone...

Speak Up Newport Housing Video: www.speakupnewport.com/where-will-t...

#SPON #CivicEngagement #NewportBeach

The City of Newport Beach online calendar of meetings, workshops, events, and more.

Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · 17d

Use the following links for a deeper dive!

Parks Beaches and Rec. Meeting Materials: www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Compone...

Draft Elements Review and Public Comment: newporttogether.mysocialpinpoint.com/2050-general...

CdM Study Information: www.newportbeachca.gov/government/d...

Planning Commission | City of Newport Beach

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🔗 Planning Commission Agenda to access the background analysis and draft elements: newportbeachca.gov/government/departments/community-development/planning-division/planning-commission

newportbeachca.gov

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What’s on the city’s agenda this week? 👀
Stay informed, stay involved.

🔗 Full City Calendar: www.newportbeachca.gov/government/d...

📰 SPON Website linked in bio. Red our latest Newsletter: bit.ly/SPONsept25%F...
General Plan Workshops: newporttogether.mysocialpinpoint.com/Get-Engaged

newporttogether.mysocialpinpoint.com

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🗓️ Get Involved: Public workshops on the General Plan are Oct 21–22. Your voice matters!

For More information on the Workshops and General Plan Element Drafts: newporttogether.mysocialpinpoint.com/Get-Engaged

🔗 Read our latest newsletter for more: bit.ly/SPONsept25

Get Engaged!

Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · 24d

✨ Newport Beach Weekly Recap ✨

✈️ Airport News: Seat limits for 2026 are under fire. Vice Chair Sue Dvorak opposed, JSX Airlines pushed back.

For More Info: www.ocair.com/about/admini...

🌊 Cleaner Bay: Plans to cut plastics, improve landscaping, and build a viewing deck for the trash interceptor.

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Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · 28d

Decisions made now will define Newport Beach’s housing future. Residents must act to secure a real Inclusionary Housing Ordinance—before it’s too late.

Visit SPONS Website (Link in Bio.) and read our latest newsletter for more: bit.ly/SPONsept25

September Newsletter 2025

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Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · 28d

What Residents Can Do
Stay informed: Ask where the affordable units are in each new project.
Speak up: Ask City Council adopt a strong Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance that guarantees real affordable housing—not just luxury units.
Act now: The longer we wait, the bigger the gap becomes.

September Newsletter 2025

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Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · 28d

🏠 Newport Beach has no binding affordable housing requirement. Out of 5,000 units proposed, only 6–9% are affordable—far below what’s needed. Without action, we risk lawsuits, penalties, and losing control of our future.

📢 It’s time for City Council to adopt a real Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance.

Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · Sep 30

Top 3 to watch:
✈️ Oct 1 & 14 – JWA flight allocations + OC Supervisors vote (could mean more passengers).
🏘️ Oct 23 – Planning Commission reviews massive mixed-use project at Campus & MacArthur.
🌊 Oct 14 – City Council considers Coastal Commission’s stilt-home mandate.

Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · Sep 30

📅 SPON Watchlist – October 2025
Our new calendar highlights the most important city decisions this month.

Stay informed:
📰 Newsletter → bit.ly/SPONsept25
📌 City Calendar → www.newportbeachca.gov/i-am-a/resid...

September Newsletter 2025

Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · Sep 29

General Plan: Draft Safety + Land Use Elements advanced. 📑 tinyurl.com/ytuevcuv

Sept 25 – Zoning: Lot line shift, Birch pool hall, King’s Rd addition approved.

📬 SPON Sept. Newsletter → bit.ly/SPONsept25

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Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · Sep 29

What Happened Last Week 📰

Sept 23 – City Council: 45-day smoke shop moratorium, bans on flavored tobacco/nitrous oxide, $250K library gift + more. 📑 tinyurl.com/7rayjc6b

Sept. 24 - Airport Noise: Quarterly noise report + 2026 allocation preview. 📑 tinyurl.com/46hdehf8

Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · Sep 26

This isn’t just a policy debate - it’s about accountability, good planning, and the future of Newport Beach.

DM us or email info@SPON-
NewportBeach.org to sign the petition or host a signing station.

Read More in our Newsletter: bit.ly/SPONsept25

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Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · Sep 26

A Smarter Housing Future for Newport Beach

The State requires 4,845 new homes.
City Council approved 11,878 - more than double - without a resident vote.

The Housing Initiative petition restores balance by meeting state mandates without overdevelopment and keeping power in resident hands.