The Week in Review - February 17, 2023

Community Members:

Representatives from the Surfrider Foundation North Orange County Chapter recently presented the City with a generous donation of $12,415 toward the purchase and installation of a new marine trash skimmer for Newport Harbor. The donation will be used to offset the $18,000 cost of a new trash skimmer that will replace an older, broken skimmer located at the Rhine Wharf public dock.

Marine trash skimmers are floating devices attached to docks that operate in a manner similar to pool filters, using a motor to cycle water through a filtration system while trapping trash and debris. The new skimmer will be part of a network of eight skimmers that collect 7-8 tons of trash and debris from Newport Harbor every year. The new model will be more efficient than previous versions, using 80 percent less power and a self-cleaning filter that empties automatically every 30 minutes.

The Newport Harbor trash skimmers are an important part of the City’s ongoing efforts to keep our beaches, harbor and waterways clean. Please join me in thanking Surfrider and its donors for this generous donation that will help keep Newport Harbor beautiful and enjoyable.

City Manager, Grace K. Leung

Presidents' Week Camp

Get ready to jump the day away! Presidents’ Week Camp at the Community Youth Center starts on Monday, February 20. Campers (ages 5-12) will enjoy five full days of activities, crafts, games and an excursion to Rockin’ Jump. Pintsize Preschool Camp (ages 3-5) will also enjoy bounce house fun during Presidents’ Week  at the Newport Coast Community Center. There are only a few spots left in each camp; click here for more information or to register!

Spring into Class Registration

It's time to serve up some fun this spring with activities and events with the Recreation & Senior Services Department! Registration is open for all spring classes and camps. Residents should be on the lookout for the latest edition of the Newport Navigator hitting their mailboxes. Click here to view the digital edition. Spring into a refreshed routine with new classes like Cheer Jump & Stunts, Indoor Volleyball, Longboard surf clinics, and more.

New Body Worn Camera System

The Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) recently implemented a new Body Worn Camera (BWC) system. The device offers significant technological features and will further the Department's goal of providing premier public safety service to our community. The BWC system is a substantial upgrade from the Department's existing car mounted cameras, and will help to provide the accountability, transparency, and digital evidence collection the public expects in 2023. The goal in any police encounter with a detained subject is to obtain voluntary compliance, and officers will do everything they can to de-escalate someone who is non-compliant. BWCs capture a record of all interactions, thereby protecting the rights of the public and demonstrating the lawful, ethical, and professional conduct of the NBPD. All NBPD sworn officers are now outfitted with a BWC.

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