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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
REGULAR COUNCII. MEETING
PLACE: Council. Chambers
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
DATE: February 8, 1982
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INDEX
Present
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A. ROLL CALL.
Motion
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B. The reading of the Minutes of the Meeting of
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January 25, 1982, was waived, approved as written
ion
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and ordered filed.
C. The reading of all ordinances and resolutions under
All Ayes
consideration was waived, and the City Clerk was
directed to read by titles only.
D. HEARINGS:
1. Mayor Heather opened the continued public hearing
CPA 81 -1
regarding GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 81 -1, a request
Banning -Npt
initiated by the City of Newport Beach, to amend
Ranch
the Newport Beach General Plan for the Banning-
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Newport Ranch Planned Community, and the acceptance
of an Environmental Document. Property located
northerly of West Coast Highway and approximately
360 ft. westerly of Superior Avenue in the West
Newport area;
AND
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM, a
Amnd No.1/
request initiated by the City of Newport Beach to
LCP
amend the Land Use Plan and the adoption of an
Implementing Ordinance for the Newport Beach Local
Coastal Program;
AND
AMENDMENT NO. 561, a request initiated by BEECO,
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Ltd., Newport Beach, and the Newport -Mesa Unified
BEECO, Ltd/
School District, to establish a Planned Community
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Development Plan and Development Standards for the
Banning - Newport Ranch Planned Community;
AND
TRAFFIC STUDY, initiated by BEECO, Ltd., Newport
Tfc Study/
Beach, and the Newport -Mesa Unified School District,
BEECO, Ltd.
to consider a Traffic Study for the Banning - Newport
Ranch Planned Community.
Report from the Planning Department was presented.
Report from the City Attorney's office, regarding
CPA 81 -1, was presented.
Letter from Terry Watt, WNBLA, regarding Newport -
Banning Ranch Checklist of January 21, 1982, was
presented.
Bill Darnell, Consultant representing the Applicant
explained maps on display depicting 1995 Master
Plan Circulation Element; 1986 Traffic Capacities/
Volumes; and 1995 Traffic Capacities /Volumes.
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Bill Banning, President of BEECO, Ltd., Applicant,
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expressed appreciation to the Council and staff for
the time and effort: given to the proposed project,
and stated he would like to proceed with the devel-
opment as soon as feasible.
The following persons addressed the Council:
John Geisler, 5205 Bruce Crescent, Lido Sands,
spoke regarding the current alignment of Bluff
Road and the advisability and alignment of a
restudy of the 5- points location. He also
referred to the proposed traffic signal to be
installed at Pacific Coast Highway and Bluff
Road, which he: felt was not addressed in the
EIR with respect to noise impact. He stated
that, on behalf of the residents in the com-
munity, it is their request that a sound wall,
at least eight feet in height, be in place
prior to the installation of a traffic signal
at Bluff Road.
Margot Skilling, 6610 Ocean Front, spoke re-
garding the traffic maps referred to earlier
in the hearing, indicating she felt the in-
formation should include "peak hour" traffic.
She also spoke: in opposition to ending Bluff
Road at 17th Street, and the need for beach
access, urging, Bluff Road not dead -end at Lido
Sands. She felt 15th Street should be main
access to beach from the proposed development.
Mike Johnson, Villa Balboa Condominiums, West
Newport, stated that the residents in the area
are most aware, of the problems in West Newport
and also must endure what the Council decides
to allow for the area. He urged the Council
to seriously consider the comments and recom-
mendations made by the local citizenry prior
to making their final decision on the develop-
ment.
Terry Watt, Planning Consultant representing
the West Newport Legislative Alliance, stated
that they were opposed to the General Plan
Amendment as proposed, and urged the Council
to take a "second look" prior to final action.
Gill Hernandez, 20 Kiola Court, stated he was
in opposition to the development because of
possible traffic problems.
Susan McBride, 1812 Antigua Way, stated she
was strongly opposed to industrial development
so close to the beach.
Jim Huff, #8 Tribute Court, stated he was
opposed to the development as proposed, and
suggested consideration be given to senior
citizen housing on the school property, He
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thanked the West Newport Legislative Alliance IGPA 81 -1
for their efforts in this regard, particularly
Louise Greeley.
Dr. Todd Baylor, Newport Crest, stated that
the West Newport area had not been adequately
evaluated as far as traffic was concerned.
Louise Greeley, Chairperson, West Newport
Legislative Alliance, stated that the staff
report included a letter from them reiterating
their concerns with respect to the EIR. It
also contained a response from the staff, but
they have not had an opportunity for rebuttal.
The Council has also received a letter from
them outlining their compromise imposed on
the Banning checklist. Their compromise was
arrived at through many sessions with homeown-
ers, as well as professional guidance, and
represents viewpoints of the majority of
Newport Beach residents.
Reference was made to the Banning - Newport Ranch
Checklist dated February 1, 1982, wherein the
Council took the following actions:
Site Area No. 1
Motion was made to approve Item No. 5, Resi-
dential, with 5.0 du /buildable acre.
Substitute motion was made to approve Item
No. 3, Residential, with 11.5 du /buildable
acre, including a housing mix, and with the
option that the Applicant can transfer any .
unused dwelling units from Site Area No. 1,
to Site Area No. 4.
Motion was made to permit representatives of
the Applicant, as well as West Newport Legis-
lative Alliance, to make queries on each
checklist item for clarification.
Site Area No. 2
Motion was made to approve Item No. 2, Resi-
dential, with 4.0 du /buildable acre, plus
five acre park.
Substitute motion was made to approve Item
No. 3, Residential, with 11.5 du /buildable
acre, including a housing mix, and with the
option that the Applicant can transfer any
unused dwelling units from Site Area No. 2
to Site Area No. 4.
Site Area No. 3
Motion was made to combine Site Area No. 3
and No. 4, designating area north of school
district property and proportionate share
of Newport -Mesa School District property as
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Multiple - family residential with a maximum
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buildable area of 200,000 sq. ft.; remaining
portion to be light industrial /office, limit-
ing square footage to 300,000 sq. ft.; Bluff
Road to be extended to 17th Street and no
additional building to be allowed until Bluff
Road extended to 19th Street, wherein then
Applicant is given an additional 100,000 sq.
ft. of light industrial /office. The northern
portion of the area with residential would be
11.5 du /buildable acre.
Following discussion and comments, Council
Member Maurer withdrew his motion because of
its complexity.
Motion
x
Motion was made to approve 75,000 sq. ft. of
neighborhood commercial and Item No. 8 - -6.0
Noes
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du /buildable acre, which motion FAILED.
Motion
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Motion was made to combine Site Area No. 3
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and Site Area No. 4; 36% to be designated as
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residential, and utilizing 36% of school
Abstain
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board property as residential, with remaining
school board property and southerly half of
Areas 3 and 4 for commercial /industrial
development. Square footage to be limited to
300,000 for commercial /industrial in Phase I
of development, with an additional 100,000 sq.
ft. upon completion of Bluff Road to 19th
Street. Remaining residential property would
be the conversion of commercial /industrial as
proposed to 200,000 sq. ft. of residential. ,
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In addition, 11.5 du /buildable acre to accom-
modate transfer of residential dwelling units,
with a maximum of 15 du /buildable acre.
Louise Greeley addressed the Council indicat-
ing her opposition to the density approved in
the foregoing motion.
Parks
Motion
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Motion was made to approve the location of a
park south of 15th Street to Pacific Coast
Highway, with requirement of future park to
be provided in accordance with Park Dedicatio
Ordinance, and a combination of land dedica-
tion and in -lieu fees approximately five acre
to.be finalized at the tentative map stage.
In addition, requiring future park to be
dedicated and /or fees paid in accordance with
Park Dedication Ordinance (final tract map
decision), future park to be completed con-
currently with occupancy of first unit.
Motion
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Substitute motion was made to locate the park
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in Area No. 2 (Neighborhood Community to
Noes
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15th Street) with requirement of minimum of
five acre park as size, and that park to be
dedicated and /or fees paid at the time of
approval of Tentative Tract Map, which motion
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FAILED.
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The motion on the floor was voted on, and
GPA 81 -1
Abstain
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carried.
Greenbelt
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Motion was made to require a 30 ft. average
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greenbelt to be established adjacent to New-
port Crest to be maintained by the Applicant.
Development Phasing
Motion
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Motion was made that the circulation concerns
of the City of Costa Mesa, as stated in their
City Manager's letter of January 20, 1982,
shall be reviewed and specifically addressed
during tentative tract map deliberations, and
that no more than 300,000 sq. ft. of the
development northerly of 15th Street shall be
constructed until such time as Bluff Road has
been completed from 17th Street to 19th
Street. In addition, as a condition of a
tentative tract map, all rights -of -way owned
by the Applicant and required to widen the
northerly one -half of Coast Highway to cur-
rent master plan standards in the West Newport
area will be dedicated to the City of Newport
Beach. The dedications will be subject to
leases and encumbrances of record.
Motion
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Substitute motion was made that Bluff Road
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shall not be extended to 19th Street until a
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3rd outbound Balboa Boulevard traffic lane is
constructed from 32nd Street to Coast Highway,
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and that as a condition of a tentative tract
map, all rights -of -way owned by the Applicant
and required to widen the northerly one -half
of Coast Highway to current master plan stan-
dards in the West Newport area, will be dedi-
cated to the City of Newport Beach. The
dedications will be subject to leases and
encumbrances of record. In addition, until
such time as it can be demonstrated to the
satisfaction of the City by the Applicants
that the development northerly of 15th Street
will not unreasonably impact westbound and
northbound traffic and circulation patterns
in the City of Costa Mesa and westbound
traffic and ciruclation patterns in the City
of Newport Beach, no more than 50% of the
development northerly of 15th Street shall be
occupied, which motion FAILED.
It was suggested the motion on the floor be
voted on separately, and therefore, the actio
was as follows:
Ayes
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Motion to approve Item 2.d, as amended in the
Noes
foregoing by Mayor Pro Tem Hart, was carried.
Abstain
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Motion
Motion
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Noes
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Abstain
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Motion
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Mot i on
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Motion to approve Item 3, as set forth in the
staff report, was carried.
Motion was made to add the language, as
stated in the original motion, with respect
to the letter from the City of Costa Mesa.
Circulation System
Motion was made to require items A through H
and L, in Attachment No. 3 as requested per
September 23, 1981 BDI report to satisfy
Traffic Phasing Ordinance, and project related
arterial improvements regarding I, S and K.
Substitute motion was made to require all
items in Attachment No. 3 ($6,260,000) and
items required per September 23, 1981 BDI
report ($140,000) and Pedestrian and Bicycle
Bridge ($400,000); totaling $6,800.00 (Traff
Phasing Ordinance with full improvements,
plus Bridge), which motion FAILED.
The motion on the floor was voted on, and
carried.
Pedestrian Bridge
Motion was made that the Applicant shall par-
ticipate in 100% of all costs related to the
provisions of a pedestrian and bicycle
bridge and path opposite the West Newport Parl
when the need is established, and when devel-
opment occurs west of Bluff Road.
Substitute motion was made that the Appli-
cant shall participate in 100% of all costs
related to the provision of a pedestrian
and bicycle bridge and path opposite the West
Newport Park, if and when the need is estab-
lished at the tract map stage.
Further substitute motion was made that the
Applicant shall participate in 50% of all
costs related to the provision of a pedestri-
an and bicycle bridge and path opposite the
West Newport Park. Also, the Applicants
shall provide a crosswalk at 15th Street
extended, and a sidewalk at 15th Street ex-
tended to Superior Avenue on the north side
of Coast Highway, which motion carried.
Motion was made that views to the west and
south shall be preserved for a person stand-
ing on the lower balcony level of the
Newport Crest development. To the extent
feasible, buildings located to the north of
Newport Crest shall be terraced below exist-
ing view horizons that are established by a
person standing on the lower balcony level
of Newport Crest Development.
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Ticonderoga Street
GPA 81 -1
Motion
x
Motion was made to extend Ticonderoga Street
to 15th Street as a private street serving
Newport Crest, Seawind and Banning - Newport
Ranch.
It was indicated during course of discussion
that possibly some qualifying language could
be added herein to make the private street
designation,subject to determination after
appropriate hearings of the conversion of
existing Ticonderoga,from its present public
street status to a private street, which
language was acceptable to the maker of the
motion, and incorporated therein.
All Ayes
The motion, as amended, was voted on, and
carried.
Coast Highway /Riverside Drive
Motion
x
Motion was made to indicate that in conjunc-
tion with development of the Banning - Newport
Ranch, the removal of parking at the inter-
section of Coast Highway /Riverside Drive is
an unacceptable circulation system improve-
ment.
Motion
x
Substitute motion was made to take no action,
Ayes
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x
which motion FAILED.
Noes
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tain
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yes
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The motion on the floor was voted on, and
Noes
x
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x
carried.
Public Services - Fire Protection
Motion
x
Motion was made that a fire station shall be
reserved within the P -C District. That prior
to the approval of any tentative tract map,
the City Council shall approve a Master Plan
of Fire Protection Services. The Applicants
shall provide 25% of the funds needed for a
new fire station - -Land, Building and Equip -
went - -in the event the Master Plan identified
a site on the Banning - Newport Ranch (Item No.
1).
Motion
x
Substitute motion was made that if a Master
Plan of fire protection services has been
approved prior to any subdivision of land,
and it shows a facility in the office/
industrial area, then a site shall be reserve
(Item No. 2).
Motion
x
Further substitute motion was made to approve
No. 1 as set forth in the above by Mayor Pro
Tem. Hart, but Applicant required to deed all
land and pay 25% of funds needed to provide a
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new Fire Station -- Building and Equipment
(Item No. 3).
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Staff pointed out that in order to reserve a
GPA 81 -1
fire station within a planned community or
tentative tract map, it must be shown in the
General Plan, and therefore, if Item 2 or 3
is approved, and the Council is desirous of
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a fire station, it should be done at a General
Plan level.
Ayes
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Council Member Strauss amended his motion to
Noes
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reflect the inclusion of the foregoing
comment, and the motion was voted on, and
carried.
CALTRANS WEST.
Motion
x
Motion was made to take no action at this
All Ayes
time.
Drainage
Motion
x
Motion was made to add Items 17 and 18 as
footnotes to the P -C text, as set forth in
Item No. 1.
Motion
x
Substitute motion was made to add Item 17 as
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a footnote to the P -C text,as set forth in
Noes
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Item No. 2, which motion FAILED.
Ayes
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The motion on the floor was voted on, and
Abstain
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carried.
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Geology
Motion
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Motion was made to add the following note to
the P -C text: Prior to the approval of any
subdivision of land in the Banning - Newport
Ranch P -C District, an independent third
party analysis of geologic hazards of all
identified known active faults shall be ac-
complished and approved by the City's Build-
ing Department. This analysis shall be fund-
ed by the Applicant. The recommendations of
this analysis shall be incorporated into
any subdivision of land, grading permit and .
the location of any structure (reasonably
stringent standards shall be included in the
analysis).
Motion
x
Substitute motion was made to add the note
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indicated in No. 1 above, but delete the
Noes
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word "reasonably" in the last sentence,
which motion FAILED.
Motion
x
Motion was made to reconsider the foregoing
Ayes
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substitute motion, which motion carried.
Noes
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The substitute motion was voted on, and
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Noes
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carried.
Motion
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Motion was made to approve items 1(b and c)
as set forth on the agenda as follows, and
continue the public hearing to March 8, 1982:
(b) Instructed staff to incorporate the
results of the straw votes and to bring
back to the City Council for final
action at its meeting of March 8, 1982:
1) The Final Environmental Impact
Report;
2) The Statement of Facts with
respect to significant impacts
identified in the Final EIR;
3) The Statement of Overriding Con-
siderations;
4) The List of Mitigation Measures
to be incorporated into the project
5) Adopt a resolution approving
amendments to the Land Use, Resi-
deatial Growth, Circulation, Noise,
and Recreation and Open Space
Elements of the Newport Beach Gen-
eral Plan;
6) Adopt a resolution approving
Amendment No. 1 to the Newport
Beach Local Coastal Program Land
Use Plan and the adoption of an
Implementing Ordinance for said
amendment;
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7) The Planned Community Develop-
ment Plan and Development Standards
for the Banning - Newport Ranch Plan-
ned Community;
8) A Traffic Study for the Banning -
Newport Ranch Planned Community;
and
9) Any other document necessary for
the adoption of General Plan Amend-
ment 81 -1;
AND
(c) Introduced Ordinance No. 82 -3 adopt-
ing the P -C Development Plan and Devel-
opment Standards for the Banning-
Newport Ranch Planned Community, incor-
porating the results of the straw votes,
and pass to second reading and adoption
on March 8, 1982.
Motion
x
Ayes
x
x
Substitute motion was made to deny the pro -
Noes
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x
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x
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ject, which motion FAILED.
All Ayes
The motion on the floor was voted on, and
carried. In addition to continuing the pub-
lic hearing to March 8, 1982, it was indi-
cated that an adjourned meeting will be held
sometime between the 10th and 22nd for
further consideration of the implementing .
documents, due to Council Member Strauss
not being in attendance on March 8th.
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2. Mayor Heather opened the public hearing and City
U/P 1908(A)
Council review of the decision of the Planning
(88)
Commission on January 21, 1982, approving USE
Off -Site Pkg
PERMIT NO. 1908 (AMENDED), a request by Carmelo
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change the operational characteristics of an
existing restaurant use to allow a daytime lunch
operation during the week where the existing use
permit now permits the opening of the restaurant
facility after 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Application also includes a request to amend
certain conditions of the existing use permit to
reduce the amount of required restaurant parking
and to amend the existing off -site parking agree-
ment. Project located at 3520 East Coast Highway
on the northerly side of East Coast Highway
between Narcissus Avenue and Orchid Avenue in
Corona del Mar; zoned C -1.
Report from the Planning Department, was presented.
It was pointed out that the Applicant leases the
parking lot across the alley from the restaurant
facility, and therefore, has the authority to
utilize the existing 29 parking spaces during the
day, as well as at night.
Council Member Hummel stated, it was his under-
standing after discussions with the Corona del Mar
Postmaster, that many of the postal employees, as
well as postal patrons, use the parking lot leased
by La Strada, which does reduce the number of
parking spaces for restaurant customers.
Judy Manto, Applicant, stated that she and her
husband are requesting to open for lunch, inasmuch
as their dinners have been so successful. She
stated that there is no problem with respect to
parking spaces, and they are willing to share their
parking lot with the postal employees.
The following persons addressed the Council:
Walter C. Boice, Realonomics Corporation, 3500
E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, stated that
he was strongly opposed to the granting of a
permit to allow the La Strada Restaurant to
open before 5:00 p.m. He stated that it is
usually impossible to find a parking space in
the area between 11:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m.
Mr. Boice displayed photographs taken it
noontime on February 2 and 5, showing the
parking conditions in the subject area.
Mr. Boice stated that the post office has
only 13 parking spaces and 35 employees, which
is why the lot leased by La Strada is used,
and if the restaurant is now allowed to open
for lunch, the parking situation would only
get worse.
Dee Dee Masters, 140 Fernleaf, Corona del Mar,
spoke in support of the request. She also
urged the City Council to develop a specific
plan for Corona del Mar.
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Mat Eichenbond, 415 -1/2 Orchid Avenue, Corona
del Mar, spoke in favor of the request. He
suggested the restaurant restrict their park-
ing lot to "late night" loitering. He also
stated that the Los Angeles Times utilizes the
parking lot in the early morning hours to load/
unload newspapers.
Robert Stone, 414 Narcissus, Corona del Mar,
submitted a petition signed by concerned resi-
dents of Orchid and Narcissus, who felt they
would be impacted if the restaurant lot is
used during daytime hours, forcing the postal
employees to park on the street.
Robert Crawley, Member of the Board of Direc-
tors, Church of Christ Scientist, stated that
the church maintains a reading room at 3500 -B
E. Coast Highway at Narcissus. They are not
opposed to the request; however, they do feel
it poses a problem for the neighbors because..
of the shortage of parking in the area.
Motion
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Motion was made to continue the public hearing to
February 22, 1982, for clarification of the parking
agreement between the post office and La Strada
Restaurant.
Lee Muir, Architect for the Applicant, stated that
the La Strada Restaurant will continue to allow
postal employees to use their parking lot, but that
the restaurant also intends to use it for their
lunch trade.
Its
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Motion was voted on,. and carried.
Noes
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3. Mayor Heather opened the public hearing and City
U/P 1717(A)
Council review of the decision of the Planning
(88)
Commission on January 21, 1982, approving USE
PERMIT NO. 1717 (AMENDED), a request by Rick
Lawrence, Newport Beach, to amend a previously
approved use permit which permitted the remodeling
of an existing commercial building that included
the establishment of a new "take -out" restaurant
facility, the expansion of an existing restaurant
facility with on -sale alcoholic beverages, the
establishment of a new two -story cocktail lounge
with live entertainment, and the expansion of an
existing hotel. The Application is necessary so
as to permit the further expansion of the hotel
facility on the third floor of the structure.
The proposal also includes a variance so as to
allow the proposed development to exceed the
basic.height limit.in the 26/35 Foot Height
Limitation District, and to exceed the allowable
floor area of two times the buildable area of the
site in the C -1 District. Project located at
2106 West Ocean Front, on the northwesterly
corner of West Ocean Front and McFadden Place in
McFadden Square.
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Report from the Planning Department, was presented.
The City Clerk advised that, after the printing of
the agenda, a letter had been received from The
Second Glance, who are neither for nor against the
proposed Use Permit, but anxious to have the pro-
ject completed.
Richard Lawrence, Applicant, addressed the Council
indicating he did not have anything new to add, and
was open for questions.
There being no others wishing to address the
Council, the public hearing was closed.
Council Member Strauss expressed his concerns and
opposition to the request.
Mayor Pro Tem Hart indicated that she did not feel
the Applicant had acted in good faith to finish the
project.
Motion
x
Motion was made to sustain the decision of the
Planning Commission with the deletion of the para-
pet over the elevator, and with the requirement of
an additional $25,000 bond, or other acceptable
security, subject to approval by the City Attorney,
to insure "speedy" completion. Approval also
includes the issuance of an encroachment permit for
that portion of the structure located within the
public right -of -way for 21st Place.
on
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During course of discussion, the public hearing was
Ayes
reopened.
Richard Lawrence, Applicant, displayed a rendering
of the structure and answered questions of the
Council. He stated that he would meet the required
"deadline" for completion of the building.
Following further comments, the public hearing was
closed.
Motion
x
Substitute motion was made to overrule the decision
Ayes
x
x
of the Planning Commission and deny the request,
Noes
x
x
x
x
x
which motion FAILED.
Ayes
x
x
x
x
The motion on the floor was voted on, and carried.
Noes
x
x
x
4. Mayor Heather opened the public hearing and City
U/P 2053
Council review of the decision of the Planning
(88)
Commission on January 7, 1982, approving USE PERMIT
N0. 2053, a request of Ben and Eleanor Chavez,
Newport Beach, to establish an entertainment center
with electronic games of skill in an existing .
building located at 2001 West Balboa Boulevard, on
the southwesterly corner of West Balboa Boulevard
and 20th Street, easterly of McFadden Square; zoned
C -1.
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Report from the Planning Department, was presented.
U/P 2053
The City Clerk advised that, after the printing of
the agenda, a letter had been received from Mr. and,
Mrs. Hill, residents in the area, opposing the
granting of the Use Permit. In addition, just
prior to the Council meeting, a petition and five
additional letters in support of the request for an
entertainment center, were received.
The following persons addressed the Council;
Ben Chavez, 3910 River Avenue, Applicant,
appeared in support of his request. He stated
he felt very qualified to manage and supervise
the center because of past experience. The
entertainment center would be a family recrea-
tional facility with adult supervision at all
times. There would be no loitering allowed,
and students would also not be allowed during
school hours.
Georgia Mahoney, 814 E. Ocean Front, President
of the Newport Elementary School PTA, stated
that they were 'overwhelmingly" opposed to the
proposed entertainment center. She stated
that they felt the students would be spending
their lunch money on the video games, as well
as go to the center during lunch recess. She
also felt there was a sufficient amount of
similar -type recreational centers in the area.
Lee Mallory, 1916 Court Avenue, submitted a
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petition signed by residents living in the
area bounded by 19th Street, Ocean Front,
Balboa Boulevard, and 21st Street, opposing
the proposed entertainment center.
Sheila McNichols, 1920 Court Avenue, spoke
against the facility indicating the Council
needed to enact regulations governing these
type of establishments.
Don Atkins, owner of Rainbow Arcade and Con-
sultant for the Applicant, stated that he has
set up five other similar arcades, and that
they do not have the problems referred to by
some of the residents. He also felt that the
video games were very educational.and high.
skill levels of entertainment.
Allan Beek, 2007 Highland Avenue, spoke in
support of the request. He noted that the
City had control over the type of operation,
pursuant to the Use Permit process. He pointed
.out that there was a probationary period of
nine months, and that this would be a family-
type recreational center with close super-
vision.
Bruce Lindsay, residing behind the proposed
center, spoke in favor of the request, and
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urged that the .Applicant be given a chance.
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Steve McNichols, 1920 Court Street, spoke in
U/P 2053
opposition to the request, indicating he felt
it would only create additional police prob-
lems.
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Dee Mallory, 1.916 Court Street, stated she
felt the entertainment center should be in a
"more" commercial area, as there is no buffer
between the arcade and the residential area.
Carol Martin, 1824 W. Ocean Front, spoke in
opposition to the proposed use, indicating
she felt it would be incompatible with the
area. She also suggested the Council consider
placing a.moratorium on these type of recrea-
tional facilities until a thorough study has
been made as to the proper location for such
arcades.
Hearing no others wishing to address the Council,
the public hearing was closed.
Motion
x
Overruled decision of Planning Commission and
Ayes
x
x
x
x
x
denied Use Permit No. 2053, with the findings
Noes
x
designated as Exhibit "B" in the staff report.
Abstain
x
There being no objections, the staff was directed
to explore other cities' ordinances which regu-
late video games, and report back at the March 8,
1982 Study Session.
E. PUBLIC COMMENTS: - None.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion
x
The following actions were taken as indicated except
All Ayes
for those items removed:
1. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: - None.
2. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
(a) Removed from the Consent Calendar.
(b) Resolution No. 82 -18 authorizing the Mayor
Upr Npt Bay
and the City Clerk to execute the amended
Ecolg Rsrv/
Joint Powers Agreement between the California
Res 82 -18
Department of Fish and Game and the City of
C -2280
Newport Beach to conduct conservation in the
(38)
Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve. (A
report from the Public Works Department)
(c) Resolution No. 82 -19 approving an Agreement
Upr Npt Bay
between the City of Newport Beach and the
Siltatn Prg/
State Water Resources Control Board for
Res 82 -19
implementation of the Newport Bay Siltation
C -2290
Program. (See report with Item F -2(b))
(38)
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(d) Resolution No. 82 -20 awarding a Contract to
Main St /Swr
Clarke Contracting Corporation in connection
Rplcm
with Main Street Sewer Replacement (C- 2216).
Res 82 -20
(Report from Public Works Department)
C -2216
(38)
(e) Resolution No. 82 -21 authorizing the Mayor
City Clerk to execute a Land Use Agreement;
Karagozian
and
L/U Agm
directing the City Attorney to execute a
Res 82 -21
Stipulation for Judgment resolving litigation
C -2320
between the City of Newport Beach and Edward
(38)
Karagozian, and directing the City Clerk to
record same with the Orange County Recorder.
(Resolution attached, with report from the
City Attorney)
3. COMMUNICATIONS - For referral as indicated:
(a) To Traffic Affairs Committee for reply,
Off -St Pkg/
letters from Joseph L. Philbrick, and W. Leeta
(63)
Philibrick regarding termination of transfer-
able parking decal for parking in blue metered
areas.
(b) To Traffic Affairs Committee for reply, letter
Signal /Sgns
from Villageway Management; Inc., representing
(85)
Harbor View Community Association regarding
request for traffic signal at the intersection
of Ford Road and Newport Hills Drive West.
(c) To staff for reply, memo from Terry Watt,
Off Shr/
Environmental Planning Consultant, regarding
Oil Drlg
off -shore oil drilling.
(87)
(d) Removed from the Consent Calendar.
(e) To City Attorney for inclusion in the records,
Mobile Home
letter from Thomas D. Peckenpaugh of Fulop &
Prk /Zng
Hardee, Lawyers, regarding De Anza Bayside
(94)
Village and source of pressures for the mobile
home park zone change and rent control.
4. COMMUNICATIONS - For referral to the City Clerk for
inclusion in the records:
(a) Minutes of January 13, and Preliminary Agenda
of February 10, 1982, for Local Agency Forma=
tion Commission, Orange County.
(b) Application #82 -01 -27 before the California
Public Utilities Commission of Southern
California Gas Company for authority by an Ex
Parts Order to increase the Conservation Cost
Adjustment (CCA) Component in its effective
rates in order to continue its demonstration
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Solar Financing Program.
(c) Docket No. 80 -AFC -2 - Application of Southern
California Edison Company regarding their
application for certification of Lucerne
Valley Project.
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(d) Followup letter from Hugh R. Coffin, of law
offices of McKenna, Conner and Cuneo, regard-
ing PSA et al. v. County of Orange et al., and
termination of their representation of Frontier
Airlines; therefore, withdrawing their-request
from the City of Newport Beach in their October
5 letter.
(e) Orange County League of Cities Minutes of
January 14, 1982 and Notice of February 11
General Meeting.
5. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES: - For denial and confirmation
of the City Clerk's referral to the claims adjuster:
(a) Application to Present Late Claim of Auto Club
of California for Marion A. Powell for prop-
erty damage sustained on July 16, 1981, on
Ocean'Boulevard, alleging traffic accident
with.City vehicle. Note: Claim also filed
August 12, 1981, and denied by Council August
24.
(b) Theodore Owen for reimbursement of trash
container alleging City refuse crew took it by
mistake on January 19, 1982, from 120 Via
Koron.
(c) Application to Present Late Claim of Versailles
Homeowners Association for property damage,
allegedly due to noncompliance of Plumbing
Code when Building Department issued accep-
tance notice on February 17, 1981, on property
located at 100, 101 and 102 Scholz Plaza.
(d) Richard A. and Alexandra G. Nichols for prop-
erty damage sustained on January 8, 1982, at
519 Iris Avenue, alleging City at fault for
water pipe leak.
6. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINTS: - None.
7. REQUEST TO FILL PERSONNEL VACANCIES - For approval:
(A report from the City Manager)
(a) One Library Clerk II, Library Services Depart-
ment.
8. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS: - None.
9. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULING - For public hearing on
February 22, 1982:
(a) Appeal of.James Parker, representing A. T.
LEO'S RESTAURANT, from the decision of the
Planning Commission on January 7, 1982, ap-
proving an amendment to USE PERMIT NO. 1965,
to Condition No. 3 relating to the parking
ratio, and Condition No. 10 relating to the
hours of operation.
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So Ca /Powell
Owen
Versailles
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Nichols
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U/P 1965
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10. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS IN RESUBDIVISION NO.
Resub 644
644 - Lot 10, Tract No. 814, and Lot Nos. 11, 12,
(84)
13, 14 and 15, Block 221, Section A, Newport Beach,
located at 223 -21st Street on the northwesterly
side of 21st Street between the Arcade and Newport
Bay; authorize the City Clerk to release the Faith-
ful Performance Surety (cash deposit in the amount
of $2,150, received March 10, 1981, into Account
No. 02- 217 -02; Receipt No. 16799); and Labor and
Material Surety in like amount, in six months,
provided no claims have been filed. (Report from
the Public Works Department)
11. ACCEPTANCE OF RESURFACING NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE (C-
Resurfg Npt
2282) - Accept the work; authorize the City Clerk.
Ctr Dr/
to file a Notice of Completion; and release the
C -2282
bonds 35 days after Notice of Completion has been
(38)
filed. (Report from the Public Works Department)
12. SANTA ANA AVENUE MUD JACKING (C -2315) - Approve
Sta Ana Av/
plans and specifications; and authorize the City
Mud Jackg
Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened at 11:00
C -2315
a.m., on February 25, 1982. (Report from the
(38)
Public Works Department)
13. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS IN SITE PLAN REVIEW NO.
Site Plan
25 - A portion of Lot A, Tract No. 919, located at
Review 25/
2244 West Coast Highway, on the northerly side of
(84)
the street, easterly of Tustin Avenue on Mariners'
Mile - Accept the public improvements constructed
in conjunction with Site Plan Review No. 25; and
authorize the City Clerk to release the Faithful
Performance Surety (Certificate of Deposit No.
11015- 00296). (Report from the Public Works
Department)
14. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS IN RESUBDIVISION NO.
Resub 687
687 -Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 2 of Tract No. 1136
(84)
located at 300 North Newport Boulevard, on the
northeasterly corner of Catalina Drive and North
Newport Boulevard in the Old Newport Boulevard
Specific Plan Area - Accept the public improvements
constructed in conjunction with Resubdivision No.
687; authorize the City Clerk to release the Faith-
ful Performance Surety (cash deposit in the amount
of $2,400, deposited into Account No. 02- 217 -02 on
July 7, 1981, Receipt.No. 19239); and the Labor and
'
Material Surety, in like amount, in six months,
provided no claims have been filed. (Report from
the Public Works Department)
15. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR
Council
HEATHER - To attend National League of Cities
Expense
Legislative Session in Washington, D. C., February
(33)
27 through March 2, 1982; and the Board of Directors
meeting of N.O.I.S.E. (Memorandum from Mayor Heather
16. BUDGET AMENDMENTS - For approval:
(25)
BA -062, $990.00 Transfer in Budget Appropriations
for purchase of three 60" tops and four end panels
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Equipment) Fund.
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BA -063, $850.00 Increase in Budget Appropriations
to replace damaged railing on Balboa Island Bridge;
General Services -Field Maintenance Fund.
BA -064, $400.00 Increase in Budget Appropriations
for two swivel arm chairs; Public Works Administra-
tive and Engineering Fund.
BA -065, $450.00 Increase in Budget Appropriations
for one three - drawer filing cabinet and one swivel
arm chair for Purchasing Agent's office; Purchasing
and Warehousing Fund.
BA -066, $9,000.00 Increase in Budget Appropriations
for additional funds for repair and reroofing
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Balboa Branch Library; Building Excise Tax Fund.
BA -067 - Removed from the Cansent Calendar.
G. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. A report from the Environmental Quality Citizens
PB &R /WNpt
Advisory Committee regarding condition of Semeniuk
Area
Slough (also known as Oxbow Loop, Newport Shores
(62)
Channel, etc.), was presented.
Motion
x
Motion was made to direct staff to reply to the
above letter, with copy to Council prior to mail -
ing. Staff was requested to respond to the tidal
gate problem and also include some background
information regarding the.present legal status of
the "Slough."
David Goff, 5212 River Avenue, Member of Environ-
mental Quality Citizens Advisory Committee, ex-
pressed appreciation to the Council for their
"positive" interest in the Semeniuk Slough problem.
All Ayes
The motion was voted on, and carried.
2. Proposed resolution establishing a revised schedule
CdM State/
of rates for the Corona del Mar State and City
City Beach
Beach Parking Lots and the Balboa Pier Parking Lot
Pkg Lots &
effective April 1, 1.982, and rescinding Resolution
Balboa Pier
No. 9813, together with a report from the Marine
(63)
Department, was presented.
James Person, Jr., President of Balboa Improvement
Association, addressed the Council regarding the
proposed rate increase. He stated that, inasmuch
as the Balboa Pier Lot services the business com-
munity, as well as local residents, it would be
their request that the Winter rate remain the same.
They are not opposed to the Summer rate increase.
The Association is also in favor of metering the
"A" Street Lot, which is currently free.
David Harshbarger, Director of the Marine Depart-
ment, advised that the Council could approve a dif-
ferent rate structure for the Balboa Pier Lot
without creating any accounting problems. As to
the cost of metering the "A" Street Lot, an esti-
mate will be forthcoming with a report from the
Off- Street Parking Committee.
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Motion
x
Adopted Resolution No. 82 -17 establishing a revised
Off -St Pkg
All Ayes
schedule of rates for the Corona del Mar State and
Res 82 -17
City Beach Parking Lots, effective April 1, 1982,
(63)
and rescinded Resolution No. 9813. The proposed
rate increase for the Balboa Pier Parking Lot
referred to the Off- Street Parking Committee for
report back at a future meeting.
3. BA -067, in the amount of $5,000 - Increase in
Budget Amnd
Budget Appropriations for development of an Updated
(25)
Cost / Revenue System; General Fund, with a report
from the Planning Department, was presented.
Motion
x
Deferred BA -067 to February 22, 1982, as requested
All Ayes
by the City Manager.
H. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: - None.
I. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
1. Appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committees
(24)
for a one -year term ending December 31, 1982:
Bicycle Trails Citizens Advisory Committee
BT /CAC
Motion
x
(District 4) Mayor Heather's appointment of Thomas
All es
M. Fish, confirmed.
Motion
x
(District 5) Council Member Maurer's appointment
All Ayes
of Kathy A. Santilli, confirmed.
Motion
x
(District 6) Council Member Hummel's reappointment
Ayes
of Tammie Fraser and appointment of Robert J.
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Caminiti, confirmed.
Litter Control Citizens Advisory Committee
LC /CAC
Motion
x
(District 2) Council Member Plummer's appointments
All es
deferred to February 22, 1982.
Motion
x
(District 7) Council Member Cox's remaining appoint -
All Ayes
ment deferred to February 22, 1982.
2. Reports from the City Attorney's office dated
GPA 80 -3
December 31, November 4 and September 14, 1981, re-
Referendum
garding GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 80 -3, were presented.
(39)
Report dated January 20, 1982, from the City Council
Ad -Hoc Committee, was presented.
Letters from Allan Beek, Planning Commissioner, Pat
Hollander of SPON, and Ron Covington, Resident's
Action Plan Committee, regarding GPA 80 -3, were
presented.
Robert Shelton, Vice President, Government Relations,
The Irvine Company, addressed the Council and read
into the record the following prepared statement:
"I would like to state the Company's position
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"As you may recall, in June, 1980, The Irvine IGPA 80 -3
Company formally applied for City approval of Referendum
our plan for the completion of Newport Center.
"Following many months of public review involv-
ing community associations, civic organizations
and the Newport Beach Planning Commission and
City Council, General Plan Amendment 80 -3 was
approved in August, 1981. The adopted plan
calls for a luxury hotel with residential units
one mid -rise office building, and one mid -rise
residential condominium, a group of one and
two story garden offices, and two additional
restaurants to occupy the 70 vacant acres re-
maining in Newport Center.
"The major conditions imposed on the plan by
the City Council obligate The Irvine Company
to complete $8 million in local road improve-
ments and to accelerate the $22 million Pelicar
Hill Road bypass of Corona del Mar in exchange
for the right to develop our property in phases
"These road system improvements were regarded
by the City Council, and by us, as significant
community benefits.
"The adopted plan also provides for a number
other community benefits. These include the
undergrounding of utilities along MacArthur
Boulevard, developer contributions toward
soung- barrier walls along Irvine Terrace and
Eastbluff, relocation of the proposed Orange
County Transit District facility, and perma-
nent protection of view planes from Harbor V
Hills.
"In addition, the General Plan Amendment pro-
jects another considerable community benefit.
It anticipates that on completion, the Newport
Center development program would generate at
least $1 million annually in surplus revenues
to.the City.
"Unfortunately, few decisions by government
achieve unanimous community acceptance. In
the case of General Plan Amendment 80 -3, a
group of citizens who oppose the plan obtained
sufficient signatures to require the City
Council either to rescind its action or to put
the issue to a vote of the public.
"Under ordinary circumstances, we would welcoi
an opportunity to have voter ratification of
the Newport Center Plan, because we believe- -
as our opinion surveys have consistently
indicated - -that there is widespread community
support for completing Newport Center and for
completing the City's road system as well.
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"However, a number of issues have arisen in the
GPA 80 -3
community that have created an atmosphere which
Referendum
makes it unlikely, in an election test, that
the Newport Center plan could be dealt with
objectively.
"The primary issue, of course, is the residen-
tial leasehold controversy. The leasehold
dispute is a highly complex issue with legal,
financial, and social implications; an issue
which is not subject to simple and immediate
resolution; one which generates strong negative
perceptions, and one which some leaseholders
have chose to link to the future of Newport
Center.
"Our discussions in the community, reinforced
by our surveys, clearly indicate that as a
consequence primarily of the leasehold con-
troversy there is an anti -Irvine Company
constituency that will seek to strike at the
Company by opposing completion of the Center.
"As a result of our assessment of the circum-
stances, including the prospect of a bitter,
emotion - charged campaign, we are concerned
that the Newport Center completion plan would
not be judged on its merits alone.
"If we could simply act to withdraw our appli-
cation we would do so. Because that is not
possible, we respectfully request that the
City Council consider rescinding its approval
of GPA 80 -3.
"If this action is taken, we hope it will miti-
gate the divisive climate we see developing
in the community. The ultimate resolution of
the Newport Center issue, in which everyone
has an interest, can and should wait another
day, when we and the City can once again move
toward achievement of mutual goals in a
deliberate, thoughtful, and positive manner.
"Thank you for your consideration."
Motion
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Motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 82 -22
repealing Resolution No. 11039 which approved
General Plan Amendment 80 -3 (GPA 80 -3) and allowed
residential, office, commercial and hotel develop-
ment in Newport Center, subject to the completion
of certain roadway improvements.
Mayor Pro Tem Hart stated for the record:
"I realize the Council is under a lot of
pressure; however, I must stand on the princi-
ple that the right of referendum is one of the
most important rights reserved for the individ-
ual electorate. The number of signatures
collected on the petition well exceeded the
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evident that a great number of citizens wisl
have a say on this project. There are no g<
guys, and no bad guys, just a City that I
really care a lot about. I have respect an(
confidence in the voters' ability to sort of
the facts and vote their conscience. The
question of who can win or lose, is not a
charge that is given this Council, but the
number of signatures collected indicate som4
dissatisfaction with the Council's decision
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"The way to settle this fairly is at the po:
and therefore, I offer a substitute motion I
select the language for the measure and ado
the necessary resolutions to implement the
calling of an election as enumerated on the
agenda."
Council Member Maurer read into the record the
following prepared statement:
"I'm saddened by what is trying to happen h,
tonight. It's a black day for Newport Bead
"Let's look at benefits and losses if we
rescind 80-3. First - What are the benefit
1. The Irvine Company is off the hoo
for $32 million dollars.
2. There .will be some inflated egos.
"Now, what are the losses? Who are the los
1. The businesses of Fashion Island
need this expansion desperately.
2. The City is losing $1 -1/2 million
dollars a year in bed tax revenue
(money that the City critically n
to keep a healthy ten -year budget
3. All citizens of Newport Beach who
will lose approximately $32 milli
dollars in road improvements.
4. And, Corona del Mar, who will con
tinue to have crowded streets wit
little hope of improvement for ma
many years.
"The County will continue to grow. The pea
will continue to come to Newport Beach. Th
Daily Pilot Sunday paper states that traffi
will double by 1995.
"If we don't face up to the challenges of t
new growth in population, of which we have
control, if we keep putting off dealing wit
the issues, Newport Beach is in serious trc
We need the road improvements - -and now - -pos
bly nobody to pay for them.
"Who is responsible for our dilemma? We ce
again allow those who would restrict growth
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an uneconomical level to ever do this to the
GPA 80 -3
City again. We wish to encourage those who
Referendum
desire to improve our City and not be swayed by
unrealistic complaints.
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'It's going to take a while to get over this if
80 -3 is rescinded. We have to find new ways to
solve our problems, and our traffic problems
are not going to go away, in fact, they will
only increase on the 'Richter Scale' propor-
tion.
"When I know I'm right, I hate for circumstanc-
es to dictate my vote otherwise, so I will
support the motion.
"I'm sorry for what is happening, and I'm
especially sorry for Newport Beach."
Council Member Strauss made the following comments:
"I am going to support the original motion to
rescind for two reasons. I think the City is
becoming split and I don't think that is a good
idea. I try on the Council and in the City.to
keep our divisions as modest as can be even
though there will always be differences of
opinion. I was one who opposed GPA 80 -3 in
the first place, and so it is not difficult
for me to indicate to you that I did not think
it made sense for the City at that time, and
therefore, I will welcome its rescision."
Council Member Plummer expressed her reasons for
supporting the substitute motion to call an elec-
tion for GPA 80 -3.
Allan Beek, 2007 Highland Avenue, stated that some
months ago he urged the Council to rescind GPA 80 -3.
He stated he was also sensible of the fact that
this would deny the people of the City the right
to vote on the issue. However, he was very inter-
ested in having the people express their will and
the way the City should be run, and therefore, urged
the Council to have a public opinion survey taken
.
in order to get the "feelings" of the people and
what they want in the area of City planning, as well
as other major issues.
Council Member Cox expressed his reasons for support-
ing the motion to rescind GPA 80 -3.
Ron Covington, resident of Corona del Mar, stated
that he was involved in the referendum movement and
that their intent was never at any point in time to
deny development of the community, or to stop in
any way its progress. He felt that GPA 80 -3 had
some good aspects, but also felt the drawbacks and
sacrifice that would have to be made by the resi-
dents was too great.
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x x The substitute motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Hart CPA 80 -3
x was voted on, and FAILED. Referendum
Michael Gering, 12 Corporate Plaza, representing
the Marriott Hotel, requested permission to address
the Council.
x Granted above request.
x
x x
Mr. Gering stated that the Marriott's request will
be considered by the Council on February 22, and
he would hope that irrespective of a difference in
legal opinion, the Council will at that time,
entertain the Marriott's proposal to institute
GPA 81 -3 and allow them to proceed with what the
Council had previously seen fit to approve in
GPA 80 -3.
Ken Sands, 637 St. James Road, stated he felt it was
expected by the people that an election would be
held, no matter what the results of that election
were.
x The motion to repeal Resolution No. 11039 and Res 82 -22
x x adopt Resolution No. 82 -22 was voted on, and
carried.
3. Report from the Public Works Department, regarding Tfc Contrl
TRAFFIC CONTROL ON BACKBAY DRIVE /NEWPORT HILLS Backbay Dr/
DRIVE EAST /CAMELBACK STREET AND BICYCLE LANE, was Npt Hls Dr/
presented. Camelback
(.85)
x Ordinance No. 82 -4 amending Section 12.52.060 of Ord 82 -4
the Newport Beach Municipal Code designating the.
portion of Backbay Drive between San Joaquin Hills
Road and the entrance to Shellmaker Island as one-
way in a northerly direction, was introduced and
passed to second reading on February 22, 1982;
and
Resolution No. 82 -23 was adopted establishing a Res 82 -23
one -way Bicycle Trail, in a southerly direction; on
the westerly 6 ft. of Backbay Drive between San
Joaquin .Hills Road and the entrance to Shellmaker;
and
The findings were made under "Discussion" pertain- Bic Lane
ing to the bicycle lane.
4. Correspondence from The Committee of 4000 request- Irvine /lshlds
ing the City Council to ESTABLISH A JOINT COMMITTEE Comte 4000
WITH THE CITY OF IRVINE, was presented. (68)
Mailgram from Frank. V. Brinchini urging.support
from the City Council of Leaseholders /Home Owners
Committee of 4000 in their efforts to obtain fair
and equitable treatment from The Irvine Company,
was presented.
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The City Clerk advised that, after the printing of
Irvine /lshlds
the agenda, she had received 35 additional mailgrams
Comte 4000
and five letters, urging the City Council to support
The Committee of 4000 in their efforts to obtain
fair and equitable treatment from The Irvine Company
Barbara Young, 2611 Vista Drive, representing The
Committee of 4000, requested the City Council, as a
body, write a letter to The Irvine Company re-
questing they meet with the Committee. She stated
that the Committee had continually requested The
Irvine Company to meet with them to discuss various
alternatives, but thus far have not been successful,
and is their reason for seeking help from the City
Councils of Irvine and Newport Beach. The Committee
was also hopeful the Council would establish a
Joint Committee with the City of Irvine in order to
assess the matter further. She reiterated that the
Committee is.only requesting the City Council to
intercede in order to open the door for them to
negotiate with The Irvine Company.
Robert Shelton, Vice President, Governmental Rela-
tions, The Irvine Company, stated that The Irvine
Company's position is that they are making progress
in terms of dealing with the problem through direct
contact with the people with whom The Irvine
Company has contracts. The Irvine Company is meet-
ing systematically with lessees as groups, as
neighborhoods, and as individuals, to the extent
they wish to do so. They feel the meetings have
been productive and also feel the program they are
offering is generating a good response. In addition
they feel they are having dialogue with The Commit-
tee of 4000, inasmuch as the Committee is composed
primarily of lessees.
As requested, Mr. Shelton reviewed the basic pro-
gram for those lessees, who wish to purchase and /or
lease.
Mr. DeCrisi, 1712 Galaxie Drive, Member of The
Committee of 4000, responded to Mr. Shelton's
remarks pertaining to financing.
During course of discussion, it was pointed out
that the City of Irvine had chosen not to establish
a joint committee as requested by The Committee of
4000.
Motion
x
Staff directed to prepare letter to The Irvine
All Ayes
Company, requesting they meet with representatives
of The Committee of 4000, who represent a number of
leaseholders within the City of Newport Beach.
Subject letter to be circulated to Council for
approval, prior to mailing.
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ROLL CALL
INDEX
K. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: - None.
L. Meeting adjourned at 2:13 a.m., February 9, 1982.
I/ May
ATTEST,
City Clerk
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