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Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · 4d

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

Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · 5d

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

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

#SPON #CivicEngagement #NewportBeach

City Calendar | City of Newport Beach

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

www.newportbeachca.gov

Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · 5d

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...

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Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · 12d

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

Planning Commission | City of Newport Beach

newportbeachca.gov

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Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · 12d

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

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Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · 12d

🗓️ 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!

newporttogether.mysocialpinpoint.com

Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · 12d

✨ 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 · 16d

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 · 16d

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 · 16d

🏠 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.

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Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · 19d

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 · 19d

📅 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...

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Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · 19d

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

September Newsletter 2025

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Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · 19d

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

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Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · 23d

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

NewportBeach.org

Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · 23d

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.

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

👀 Looking Ahead: On Sept. 23, City Council will consider the renewal of the Corona del Mar Farmers’ Market license and a moratorium on new tobacco retailers.

#NewportBeach #CommunityFirst #ResidentVoices #CityCouncil #ShapingOurFuture

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

⚠️ Meanwhile, the Planning Commission approved 89 units in West Newport Mesa—far fewer than the 216 units (with affordable housing) identified in the Housing Element. This reinforces the need for continued dialogue with the community to find housing solutions that meet state requirements.

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

Last Week in Newport Beach:
Together, residents and City leaders made progress: patio hours at SOL Mexican Cocina were capped earlier to preserve neighborhood peace, and community voices successfully kept Mariners Park off the list of aquatic center sites.

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

📅 Mid Month Calendar & Look Ahead

✨ Why this matters: These choices set the course for neighborhood character, coastal access, and quality of life in #NewportBeach.

Stay tuned — and make sure your perspective is part of the process. #Airport #BalboaLibrary #GeneralPlan

Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · Sep 16

Newport Beach last week:
🏡 Housing plan update (4,845 units)
⚓ Harbor safety talks
🎨 Arts & Culture draft review
💼 Finance & community services
📜 City Council adopts 2025 codes + more

Stay engaged ➡️ newporttogether.mysocialpinpoint.com/2050-general...
#NewportBeach #LocalGov

Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · Sep 8

This week, the City Council (Sept. 9) will decide whether to override the County Airport Land Use Commission’s rejection of the project — a pivotal step that could shape Newport’s future land use and community character.

SPON is watching closely and will keep you informed. Community voices count.

Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · Sep 8

🌊 Weekly Watchlist Update
Last week, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Snug Harbor Surf Park — a controversial proposal to replace much of the Newport Beach Golf Course with wave pools, new buildings, and overnight units.

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Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · Sep 5

🔎 Transparency Gaps: Ordinances and property deals advanced with little public discussion, raising questions about openness.

📏 Planning Uncertainty: An Oceanfront setback ruling shows why clearer zoning rules are needed to prevent ad hoc decisions that impact neighbors.

Still Protecting Our Newport @sponnewport.bsky.social · Sep 5

Key Takeaways from Last Week’s Newport Beach Meetings

🏘 Housing Tensions: Bonita Canyon condos highlight how past planning choices box in today’s Council—often clashing with neighborhood concerns.

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