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Upcoming CdMRA Meetings
CdM Residents are always welcome to attend


Monthly Board Meeting
Oasis Senior Center, Room #5
May 17 @ 7:30 a.m.
Agenda

Guest Speaker:  City Manager Dave Kiff, Budget Review & Plan
Guest Speaker:  Code Enforcement's Matt Cosylion, Proposed Ordinance Changes Impacting Enforcement & Fines
PO Box 1500
Corona del Mar, CA
92625

Info@cdmra.org

CITY RESOURCES

  • Newsletters & Events Calendar

  • Organization Information

  • Miscellaneous

  • For more information resources and NBPD/NBFD updates, visit our News page.

The Newport Beach Code Enforcement Office is geared to answer your questions and react to problems when reported.  If you have a problem with noise, construction hours, water pollution,
street drainage, run-off, or other issues which may be in violation of city codes, report the problem by phone:

           Business Hours:           949.644.3215
            Nights & Weekends:    949.644.3717

For more information about how Code Enforcements works and the kinds of situations they monitor, click here.

Graffiti Hotline = 949.644.3333
Call this number to report any graffiti you find in or around CdM.

Traffic Signal Problem:  Traffic signal outages or problems can be reported by email.  Go to the City's website (click here) or call George Bernard at 949.644.3348 or Bryan Loo at 949.644.3324.

Noise Abatement Code:  We get many questions about hours of operation for lawn, gardening and construction equipment.  Noise of that nature is covered by the City's Municipal Code.  For
approved hours of operation and a status report from Council Member Nancy Gardner on this topic, click here.

City News & Events Delivered To Your Inbox
If you would like to receive information about a variety of City services and events, simply register for the City's News Service.  Meetings, Events, Reports, Sports Field Conditions and more . . . You
chose the items you want to see.  Stay informed on topics that matter to you.  To register, click here.





The City has provided lots of tips on how to better manage your water consumption and keep your water bill low.  New rebates became available June 1, 2010, to help offset the costs of Smart
Controllers, Sprinkler Heads, Artificial Turf, and more. Helpful links follow:

Water-saving tips & rebate information:  click here
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance:  click here
Water Efficient Design Standards:  click here

Volunteers working since 1987 to protect, preserve and improve our community's quality of life

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    Mayor's Walk Through CdM:  May 12 @ 9:00am @ Oasis (2 3/4 mi) - Buck Gully, Beaches & More
    A great way to learn about these two important Corona del Mar resources and bend the Mayor’s ear along the way.  For details and route map, click here.
    If you want to pass on the walk, but would like a chance to chat with Mayor Gardner, just head to Oasis around 10:00 am.

    Buck Gully Trail Opening & Dedication:  May 30 @ Noon - Trailhead at Poppy & 5th St
    Join city officials to celebrate the long-awaited Buck Gully Trail improvements which include new walking and cycling trails, bridges and overlooks, cleaned up vegetation (no
    more poison ivy).  Refreshments and a docent-lead hike will follow.  RSVP here.  Trail Map here.  Scroll down to see more information about this project.

    Mayor Gardner's Newsletter:  Click here

    Traffic Delays – Coast Hwy near Newport Coast Drive now through end of May
    Construction and possible traffic delays are projected for Coast Hwy in the Newport Coast area.  For more detailed information and updates, click here.



Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones/Special Fire Protection Areas - Corona del Mar Impact

    Based on resident feedback at two outreach meetings in March at Oasis, aerial reconnaissance and wind measurements and patterns in our area, the NBFD
    has developed this most recent proposed revision to the state’s recommendations.  If you live in Corona del Mar and are already in an SFPA (Special Fire
    Protection Area = homes that abut Buck Gully and Morning Canyon), then SPFA regulations still apply.  Older homes close to the SFPA would not be included
    as they were in the Cal-Fire State Map proposal.  Fire Chief Poster is continuing to meet with homeowners throughout Newport Beach, and invites you to
    contact his department with any questions you may have (949) 644-3106.  Additional information is also available on the city's website:



CdM Entry Project (March 2012)

                                         After months of study, research and public outreach, the Corona del Mar Citizens Advisory Panel of the city's Revitalization Committee developed a concept plan for
                                          improving the western entry into Corona del Mar (Coast Hwy @ MacArthur).  That plan was reviewed with and approved by City Council on February 28, 2012.  

    The CdM Business Improvement District (BID) reviewed the plans at the CdM Town Meeting, and plans to develop a traffic and parking test to determine the impact
    to surrounding residential areas based on this proposal.  We will continue to provide updates and post information as it becomes available.  In the meantime, take a
    look at the following links to view the concept plan and a complete copy of the February 28 Staff Report.
         Click to enlarge


Lower Buck Gully Stabilization Update by City Engineer Bob Stein (April 2012)

    The Buck Gully Restoration Project is heading toward a satisfactory end. Work has completed in the upper canyon area with streambed stabilization
    measures installed, fine grading completed, trees planted and the area hydroseeded with a native plant seed mix.  The lower canyon area is rapidly nearing
    completion. Gabion drop structures have been completed into which Buck Creek been diverted to its new location near the center of the canyon.   Planting of
    sycamores, oaks and cottonwoods has been completed. Final grading and grooming is in process. The final reach of Buck Creek will then be fully opened
    and heavy machinery will be withdrawn from the site. The final steps include grading operations to narrow down the temporary access road into the canyon to
    five feet and hydroseeding of the lower areas of the canyon. This project was completed in four months which has to have set a winter record for a large-scale
    canyon restoration project.


Upper Buck Gully Trails Update by City Engineer Bob Stein (April 2012)

    On July 1, 2005, the City took title to the open space resources of Upper Buck Gully which is part of the Orange County Central Coastal Natural Community
    Conservation Plan (NCCP). NCCP lands must be managed in a specific manner to preserve their natural resources as described in the NCCP Implementation
    Agreement to which the City is a signatory. One of the conditions of the NCCP Implementation Agreement is the preparation of a Resource and Recreation
    Management Plan (RRMP). The approved RRMP proposed a loop trail starting at 5th Avenue/Poppy Avenue, up the canyon to the Edison access road which connects
    to San Joaquin Hills Road. From there, the trail system would utilize the existing public sidewalk along San Joaquin Hills Road to the east, return south to the canyon
    bottom via the existing access road and then connect back with main trail (see attached figure). Several improvements are required to create this sustainable trail
    loop including four bridges to cross Buck Gully Creek, a series of three culverts across Buck Gully Creek, erosion repairs, and trail clearing and widening.  The trail
    will be designated as "hiking and mountain biking only". Trail users will be managed to well-defined areas with off-trail encroachment into heavily vegetated and
    sensitive resources prohibited. The loop trail will have several overlook areas offering panoramic views of the gully. Trail use will be prohibited for appropriate
    periods (usually three days) following rains greater than 0.5 inches to avoid trail damage and impacts on adjacent habitat. During fire season, trail use may also be
    (Photo Credit CdM Today)       prohibited. Unauthorized trails would be eliminated and impacted habitat restored. It is anticipated that trail will be open in May 2012.  To view the trail map, click here.


    JWA Update  (March 2012)
    The Newport Beach Aviation Committee, which meets monthly, works on a variety of airport topics impacting Newport  Beach residents, including settlement
    agreement negotiations, JWA operational issues, and ongoing concerns about aircraft traffic over residential areas.  JWA handles two classes of airplanes:  
    commercial (passenger) aircraft and general aviation aircraft (cargo planes, private planes, etc.).  Those two classes are governed by different rules and operating
    procedures.  CdMRA is focusing its attention on the passenger aircraft rules and procedures.  

As you know, the Airport Settlement Agreement expires soon, and the City, Aviation committee members and other advocacy organizations (AirFair, Airport Working Group) are working diligently to
insure that limits on passenger caps, departures and operation hours remain in place to protect the communities around the flight paths.  In addition to these efforts, CdMRA has joined a
Newport Beach HOA Coalition which is requesting that JWA authorities and the FAA review recent flight departure path changes which are now impacting Newport Beach’s eastern-most
communities, including Corona del Mar and Crystal Cove.  

We will post updates on these important topics as they become available.  Below are a variety of resources and information regarding John Wayne Airport operations.

Airport Information & Resources










    Fire Ring Update
    On March 13, the City Council voted to uphold the Parks Beaches & Recreation Commission's recommendation to remove fire rings from Big Corona Beach and the
    beaches near the Balboa Pier.  The Coastal Commission may schedule a hearing to review the City's decision.  For updates on Next Steps, visit the City's website
    (click here)   We will post additional information as it becomes available.  Do you have an opinion about what the next steps should be?  If so, go to our Resident
    Survey and let us know what you think.  Click here.
Updated May 10, 2012

                 CdM Residents Association
           SILVER JUBILEE








                                              1987-2012
    25 Years of Service to Our Community
                         

    CdMRA Spring 2012 Newsletter:   Click here                      


    Mayor Gardner's "History Walk:  CdM Then & Now":  Click here

UPCOMING EVENTS
Click on Event Descriptions for more details

    May

    June


CdMRA Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes:  click here

Other Standing Commission/Committee/Community Meetings & Events of Interest

For City Commission & Committee Meeting Agendas, click here

  • Parks Beaches & Recreation (PB&R):  1st Tuesday of the Month @ 6:00 pm, City Hall Council Chambers
  • Coastal Bay Water Quality Committee:  2nd Thursday of the Month @ 3:00 pm,  City Hall Fire Conference Room
  • Neighborhood Revitalization Committee:  2nd Thursday of the Month @ 4:00 pm, City Hall Council Chambers
  • Tidelands Management Committee:  3rd Wednesday of the Month @ 4:00 pm, Oasis Senior Center
  • Sherman Library & Gardens High Tea:  Last Wednesday of the Month.  For times and prices, click here
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TIMELY TOPICS

    Sign Up Now for NBPD News & Alerts - Tailored for Corona del Mar
    It's quick and easy.  NBPD Crime Alerts, Neighborhood Watch News, Traffic Alerts, and other important Community Alerts sent to your inbox or
    to your phone.  Click here to view CdM News.  Click here to sign up.


    CdM Union Bank Branch Robbery Bulletin & Suspect Description:  go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/4782106/?sub_id=422143
    NBPD Neighborhood Watch Newsletters - click here
    NBPD Safety Flyer:  Preventing Thefts at the Gym - click here
    Neighborhood Watch Meeting Schedule - 2011 & 2012:  click here







    Community Emergency Response Team - Neighborhood & Family Preparedness

    Easy as 1-2-3:  
  1. Make A Plan
  2. Get Trained  [Fall 2012 classes are scheduled to start on October 4 and October 13.  For details, click here]
  3. Build a Kit

The CdM CERT Volunteers have provided a great deal of information, as well as a variety of templates, to help you get your neighbors and HOA's prepared and organized.  We have posted those
resources as well as a calendar of events on their own special web page.  You will find neighborhood flyers, samples of neighborhood plans and budgets, and more.  Click on the CdM CERTS
tab above to view.   And be sure to also visit the city's website for information and resources available to you.  Click here.

A good place to start is the upcoming April 26 Earthquake/Tsunami Workshop scheduled for April 26 @ 6:30pm at the Oasis Evelyn Hart Event Center.  Come and visit a variety of exhibit booths to
see samples of kits (make or buy), and other valuable information and materials for your use in making a family plan.  We will also have a brief speakers' program as part of the event.



    Extra Extra Read All About It!

                Be sure to visit our News page for the latest on a wide range of topics, from Breaking News to going updates, including:
  • CdMRA Newsletters & Slide Shows
  • CdM's Historically Important People
  • Neighborhood Watch, Police Calls for Service & NIXLE
  • Fire Prevention
  • Neighborhood Disaster Preparedness
  • City Projects
  • Asked & Answered  (Responses to questions asked by our Members)  (Updated December 2011)
  • And More!

CDM RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION - WHO WE ARE

    The Corona del Mar Residents Association (CdMRA) was created in 1987 to provide a unified voice on issues which impact all residential neighborhoods
    located in Zip Code 92625 (over 6600 households).  CdMRA utilizes a variety of communication tools, educational workshops and outreach programs to
    accomplish that goal.  We are NOT a "homeowner association".  We ARE a "resident advocacy" association.

    This volunteer organization works diligently to protect, preserve and improve our community's quality of life.  The larger our membership, the more effective we
    can be.


Be informed.  Be involved.  Support CdMRA through your membership.  Over 90% of our dues go toward the printing and mailing of our newsletters, and the balance is spent on our Town
Meetings.  We recognize that our members enjoy receiving our printed newsletters and attending our meetings.  But without your financial support, we won't be able to continue our outreach efforts
as they are today.

If you are already a member, please renew.  If you are not yet a member, please consider joining.  Membership is $20 each calendar year.  If you need to check on your membership status, simply
send us an email and we'll reply.  Applications and Renewal Forms can be found on our website (click here).  Your privacy is protected and secure.  We look forward to hearing from you.

2012 Membership Dues  

Dues of $20 cover your membership for the entire calendar year (January 1-December 31).  Your membership entitles you to Members-Only Newsletters and Emails, Member Receptions,
admission to the CdM Annual Town meeting, and more.  Consider setting us up on your online banking system and automatically send your renewal check each January.  You are also welcome
to use Pay Pal or send us a check.  New Member & Renewal instructions can be found here.  

If you have not yet renewed your 2012 membership dues, please do so without further delay.  Your support provides us with the resources needed for our website, newsletters and member
meetings.  Don't forget that we have a very nice Thank You Gift for new-member referrals, so be sure to encourage your friends and neighbors to join!  Thank you for your continuing support.









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of our residents.    Send us an email at Info@Cdmra.org today.
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