City To Discuss Membership In League Of CA Cities Tuesday

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Newport Beach City Councilmembers will gather Tuesday, Feb. 27 and discuss a slew of topics ranging from the city's membership in the League of California Cities association to distribution of grant money for the upcoming fiscal year.

The regular Newport Beach City Council meeting starts at 5 p.m., with a study session starting at 4 p.m.

The topics on this week's agenda include:

• Establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee on Lower Castaways Park and appointing Mayor Pro Tem Joe Stapleton, Councilmember Robyn Grant and Councilmember Noah Blom to serve on the committee The committee would work with staff and make recommendations to the City Council regarding expanded use or potential redevelopment of the park.
• Distribution of cultural arts grants for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Every year, the City distributes funds for specific cultural or artistic programs as approved by the Council. The City Arts Commission reviews all requests and makes recommendations for funding to the Council. The Commission is recommending a total of $25,000 in funding for six organizations.
• Fiscal Year 2023-24 second quarter financial report. The Finance Department prepares quarterly financial reports to review the status of revenues and expenditures for the City's General Fund and to monitor budgetary trends in other City funds.