By Grace Leung, director of the city of Newport Beach
In recent months, the Newport Beach Police Service has made the safety of the seaside promenade an absolute priority in response to concerns about dangerous behavior and violations of speed limits and other promenade regulations.
Under the supervision of the Dave Miner police chief and his command staff, our police officers have considerably increased their presence and application efforts on the walk.
In April and May:
- 301 quotes were issued for violation of vehicle and municipal codes.
- 1,212 educational contacts have been established, in which individuals have received warnings or information on the rules of the promenade. These figures reflect a deliberate balance between application and education. Our objective is to promote security through awareness, while taking appropriate application measures if necessary.
By examining the week -by -week data, the results show promising improvements:
- During the first two weeks of April, the police issued more than 100 quotes.
- In mid-May, the quotes had dropped considerably, just 13 for the week from May 15 to 21.
The decline in quotes’ trends, associated with continuous awareness, indicates that the application and education campaign strives to reduce dangerous behavior. I would like to thank our police officers for their hard work and our residents for their cooperation.
The city will continue to monitor the activity of the walk throughout the summer to ensure that this progress continues.
Rules of justice in favor of the city on the dispute of housing
A judge of the Superior Court of the County of Orange confirmed the compulsory housing plan of the city of Newport Beach, rejecting the proceedings filed by two community groups.
Wednesday, June 18, Hon. Melissa R. McCormick ruled in favor of the city in legal affairs deposited by the protection of our newport (SPON) and the Newport Beach Stewardship Association (NBSA), which sought to cancel the housing plan mandated by the state of the city.
The decision confirms the update of the housing element in 2022 of the city and the adoption in 2024 changes to its general plan and its zoning code to comply with the Californian law. The law obliges cities to adopt plans and changes in zoning code to allow additional housing in order to combat the housing crisis on a state level. Newport Beach was required to plan 4,845 new dwellings.
Without the compulsory housing plan in place, the city could have faced serious consequences, in particular fines imposed by the court up to $ 600,000 per month, a legal action of the State and the loss of local control over where and how the accommodation is developed in Newport Beach.
City wins the Innovation site for the ADU website
The City of Newport Beach was recognized by the association of California Cities-Orange County (ACC-OC) on June 11 with an innovation price for an website designed to facilitate the construction of accessory housing units, or ADUS.
The online platform, on https://www.newportbeachca.gov/adu, was developed by the city’s community development service and has helped help owners navigate in the Adus construction process.
The Newport Beach Prize, awarded to the Leadership 2025 forum and the Golden Hub of Innovation Awards, was part of the “Transparent Governance Excellence focused on technology” category.
The user -friendly website guides users through each phase of ADU management, from initial construction and rental planning. The owners can easily access the information specific to the property such as the zoning details and the size of the lot, while an interactive card displays currently under construction. The site also offers links to financing options, subsidies and other resources to support the development of the ADU.
Completing the website, a complete guide consolidates a large part of the content, providing an accessible resource that includes planning tools, testimonials, the advantages of the ADU and downloadable architectural plans.
The junior rescuer program welcomes 1,450 participants on the day of opening
The Newport Beach (NBJG) junior rescuer program welcomed more than 1,450 participants – among the greatest registrations in program history – for summer opening day on Tuesday, June 17.
While families met along the coastline, the participants adapted in signature NBJG uniforms, ready to dive into ocean security education, physical form and team consolidation team work. The return “JGS” brought together with friends and instructors, while beginners have impatiently joined their new groups to meet their instructors, many of which are rescuers of Newport Beach and former junior guards.
The NBJG program takes place in four -week sessions throughout the summer and includes instructions in swimming in the ocean, paddleboarding, first aid and rescue techniques, as well as fun competitions and beach exercises.
To find out more about the junior rescuer program, visit www.nbjg.net.
NBPD Volunteers support the junior rescuer program
Thank you to our volunteers from the Newport Beach police department who support the junior rescuer program this summer.
Throughout June and July, volunteers will attend the Ferry on Balboa Island, helping to ensure a fluid and safe arrival for the junior guards and others traveling in the region. In addition to providing general support, they will help manage pedestrian traffic, vehicle and bicycle to ensure everyone’s safety and move effectively.
City Wins Engineering, Construction Management Awards for Sunset Bridge Project
The Sunset Bridge of the City project recently won two prizes for engineering and construction management associations.
The pedestrian bridge and bicycle of the Superior Avenue and the Pacific Coast Highway recently won the “Exceptional Pont Project” of the American Society of Civil Engineers (Asce), and a “Project Achievement Award” of the Construction Management Association of America.
In February, the Bridge won the 2025 Merit Prize in the System / Structural Bridges category of the American Council for Engineering Companies.
The $ 15.5 million Sunset Bridge and Parking Lot project opened in September 2024. The project was led by the City Public Works Department in collaboration with community development, leisure and senior and public services services, as well as by a team of engineering companies.
