City News

The Week in Review - January 27, 2023

A brief recap of the week, as provided by City Manager Grace Leung.

General Plan Update Steering Committee and General Plan Advisory Committee Joint Meeting

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)

REVISED Notice of Availability of Draft Local Coastal Program Amendment

Council Accepts Donation of New City Animal Shelter

For the first time in Newport Beach’s history, the City has a permanent municipal animal shelter.

Municipal Finance Veteran Al-Imam to Join City's Management Team

Jason Al-Imam, a municipal finance executive with nearly 20 years of experience in local government, has been named as the finance director/treasurer for the City of Newport Beach, City Manager Grace Leung announced this week.

Police Chief Jon Lewis Announces Retirement

Jon Lewis, a longtime veteran of the Newport Beach Police Department who rose through the ranks to become chief of police in 2016, has announced his retirement, effective December 31.