Title
GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT UPDATE (PA2017-141)
Site Location: Citywide
Recommendation
Summary:
An amendment to the Newport Beach General Plan incorporating changes to the Circulation Element. The proposed update is a comprehensive statement of the City’s transportation and mobility policies and serves as a guide for implementation of these policies. The purpose of the update is to provide new goals and policies that comply with State mandates such as Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) legislation and “Complete Streets” legislation. The updated goals and policies also reflect the community’s vision on trending transportation matters, including electric vehicles (EV) and climate change, rideshare services, public transportation, bicycle plans, telecommuting, roadway safety, as well as parking management.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this activity exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2022-025 recommending adoption of the General Plan Circulation Element Update to the City Council (Attachment No. PC 1).