NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL WRAP-UP

WHAT HAPPENED:

The Newport Beach City Council voted to increase parking meter rates.

WHAT IT MEANS:

The price of the parking meters in the Cannery Village parking lot, the

central lot in the Lido Marina Village, the Palm Street lot and the

Washington Street lot will double from 25 cents to 50 cents.

City officials said they are making parking more expensive in an effort

to manage the limited supply of spaces. The meters in Balboa Village will

increase to $1 an hour on Balboa Boulevard, Palm Street and Bay Avenue.

VOTE: Approved, 5-0

WHAT HAPPENED:

The council selected a new chairman for the Environmental Quality Affairs

Citizens Advisory Committee.

WHAT IT MEANS:

Robert Hawkins was appointed as the new committee chairman because

current chairman Earl McDaniel was recently appointed to the Planning

Commission.

Residents cannot serve on more than one commission, so McDaniel was

forced to leave his post on the environmental committee.

VOTE: Approved, 5-0

WHAT HAPPENED:

The council voted to make street improvements in Corona del Mar near

Cameo Shores.

WHAT IT MEANS:

The city will improve the curbs, gutters and sidewalks on the south side

of Coast Highway, east of Cameo Shores Road. Also, the city will

contribute $19,000 to the Cameo Community Assn. for the construction of a

wall.

VOTE: Approved, 5-0

WHAT HAPPENED:

The city received a $2,500 contribution from UCLA.

WHAT IT MEANS:

The Newport Beach Public Library will use the funds for its programs.

VOTE: Approved, 5-0

NEXT MEETING:

The Newport Beach City Council will meet June 6. The study session will

begin at 4 p.m. and the regular meeting will start at 7 p.m. at City

Hall, 3300 Newport Blvd. For information, call (949) 644-3000.