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Council approves Kimley‑Horn contract and $102K amendment to start Airport Area Specific Plan

Newport Beach City Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a professional‑services agreement with Kimley‑Horn to prepare an Airport Area Specific Plan, including public outreach and up to seven drafts; a ~$102,000 budget amendment was approved to cover the $612,000 contract cost.

The Newport Beach City Council on Tuesday approved a contract with Kimley‑Horn Associates to prepare an Airport Area Specific Plan and authorized a budget amendment to cover the contract gap.

Liz Westmoreland, principal planner, said the specific plan will implement general‑plan goals for the area near the airport and provide development standards, a public‑realm framework and outreach to property and business owners. She said the contract includes up to seven drafts, study sessions and hearings and estimated the work will take about two years.

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