Newport Beach adopts amendment for federal grant program, resolution for trash
The Newport Beach City Council adopted a second substantial amendment to the 2020-21 Action Plan for the Federal Community Development Block Grant Program and rescinded and adopted a resolution on the Washington Street refuse bins.
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By Lilly NguyenStaff Writer
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The Newport Beach City Council on Tuesday amended its action plan for the upcoming year to identify activities and projects that prevent, prepare or respond to COVID-19 that will be funded by the federal community development block grant program.
Community development director Seimone Jurjis said the block grant program was intended to be used for prevention of COVID-19 and support of those affected by the coronavirus.
Newport Beach City Council approves 4400 Von Karman housing development
A rendering of the proposed Residences at 4400 Von Karman development.
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By Matt SzaboStaff Writer
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The Newport Beach City Council on Tuesday night voted unanimously to approve a development agreement of a planned residential project near John Wayne Airport.
Known as Residences at 4400 Von Karman, the 13-acre project was approved 6-0 following a public hearing. Councilman Will O’Neill recused himself due to his membership at the nearby Pacific Club.
A full reading of the adopted resolutions and ordinances will take place at the next City Council meeting on Feb. 9.