Newport Beach

City Council

January 13, 2026 Item #16

Agenda Item 16

16.\na) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act\n(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines\nbecause this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or\nindirectly; and\nb) Approve the City of Newport Beach’s voluntary participation in the PP-GEMT-IGT\nprogram per AB 1705 for Calendar Year 2026, and authorize the City Manager to\nexecute\nthe\nPublic\nProvider\nIntergovernmental\nTransfer\nProgram\nfor\nGround\nEmergency\nMedical\nTransportation\nServices\nCertification\nForms\nand\npay\nall\nnecessary invoices.\nStaff Report\nAttachment A- Certification for CY 2026 PP-GEMT-IGT Program\nAttachment B-CY 2026 Invoice No. 1\nAttachment C – Public Notice\nConfirmation of Nominations to Fill Two (2) Unscheduled Vacancies on the\nWater Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee