# City of Newport Beach Council  Meeting November 10, 2026

The City of Newport Beach City Council’s November 10, 2026 meeting included a study session on preparations for upcoming King Tides and possible coastal flooding. Staff described activating the Emergency Operations Center, producing and distributing sandbags at no charge, maintaining beach berms with staff and heavy equipment, and raising about 40 public seawalls; private property owners were also urged to reinforce seawalls and prepare for flooding. The City is spending on sand, sandbags, contractors, and equipment, but no specific contract award or procurement vote was reported. Staff said the beach sand project is funded to continue through January: about 25,000 cubic yards have been placed toward a 100,000-cubic-yard project, and the City may seek additional funding at its November 17 meeting to expand the total to roughly 112,000–150,000 cubic yards. Staff also described pursuing permits for dredging the harbor entrance and seeking state and federal support for longer-term beach protection, including potential Army Corps of Engineers involvement; no funding commitment was announced.

Public comments and council discussion addressed flooding risks, street and parking measures, construction activity during high tides, environmental impacts, and the need for long-term coastal protection. Other public comments concerned Civic Center Park, undergrounding, and harbor mooring fees. The consent calendar was presented, with a staff request to continue item 18, but the transcript does not capture a vote or other procurement action.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Emergency Response
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Newport Beach Council  Meeting November 10, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjeEf1S-ivI) - City of Newport Beach