NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL PREVIEW
DUNES PROJECT ON TAP
After months of Planning Commission review, the controversial project was
downsized and unanimously approved. The project is for a 470-room hotel
and time-share. The four-star resort includes a 31,000-square-foot
conference center, as well as swimming pools, a health spa and
restaurants.
It is estimated that the proposal would bring more than $1.4 million a
year in sales tax to the city.
What to expect: The controversial $100-million Dunes resort proposal will
be addressed by the City Council on Tuesday. Council members expect it
will take two sessions before a final decision is made. If approved, the
resort is scheduled to open within the next three to five years.
AIRPORT AREA COMMITTEE
As part of its application to expand its facilities, Conexant Systems
Inc. has requested a development agreement to help plan for the airport
area.
The Conexant expansion is currently going through the Planning Department
and is expected to reach the City Council soon. The council wanted to
take the opportunity and develop an agreement to help plan for the
airport area.
What to expect: City staff has recommended the council appoint a
committee comprising two representatives from the City Council and two
from the Planning Commission. The committee would work with staff and
airport area owners who wish to develop their properties to discuss
planning and traffic improvements.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Newport Heights streets that will be improved are Santa Ana Avenue,
Catalina Drive, Holmwood Drive and Beacon Street. The project includes
fixing the pavement by covering it with an overlay, and in some areas
completely replacing the roadway.
What to expect: Staff has recommended the contract for street
improvements in Newport Heights go to Nobest Inc. of Westminster for
$449,955.
FYI
* WHAT: City Council meeting
* WHEN: 4 p.m. Tuesday for the study session; 7 p.m. for agenda items.
* WHERE: Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Blvd.
ON THE COUNCIL:
Mayor John Noyes
Dennis O’Neil
Norma Glover
Jan Debay
Gary Adams
Tod Ridgeway
Tom Thomson
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