General Plan Update Steering Committee

Purpose

A. Ensure there is sufficient public outreach and stakeholder input regarding the update to the City of Newport Beach General Plan ("General Plan Update");

B. Provide guidance to City staff regarding the scope of work and preparation of a Request for Proposal for a General Plan Update consultant;

C. Review responses to the Request for Proposal;

D. Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the selection of a consultant to assist with the General Plan Update;

E. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on the formation and membership of a subsequent General Plan Update Advisory Committee ("Advisory Committee") that will help guide policy changes with the General Plan Update;

F. Provide oversight and direction to the Advisory Committee to ensure the overall General Plan Update process stays on task;  and

G. Make reports to the City Council, at least bi-monthly, regarding the progress of the General Plan Update.

Committee Authorization

Formed by adoption of Council Resolution No. 2022-2

Amended by adoption of Council Resolution No. 2025-3

For More Information:

•  General Plan Update webpage