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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/23/1984 - Regular MeetingMEMBERS Present x x Absent in Ayes t U Motion All Ayes Motion All Ayes I* CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH x x x x x X x x MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING PLACE: Council Chambers TIME: 7:_30 P.M. DATE: April 23, 1984 A. ROLL CALL. B. The reading of the Minutes of the Meeting of April 9, 1984, was waived, approved as written, and ordered filed. C. The reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions under consideration was waived, and. the City Clerk was directed to read by titles only. Mayor Hart announced that Council Member Ruthelyn Plummer was ill and had requested that Agenda Item J -3, under Current Business, pertaining to report from Traffic Engineer regarding WEST NEWPORT PARKING PROGRAM, be deferred to May 14, 1984. Motion was made to continue the WEST NEWPORT PARKING PROGRAM (Agenda Item J -3) to May 14, 1984, as requested. D. HEARINGS: 1. Mayor Hart opened the public hearing and City Council review of a request by LOOMIS FOODS, INC., Corona del Mar, that the City Council reconsider its action of February 13, 1984, as it pertains to USE PERMIT :NO. 3072 and the hours of operation of the "PARK BAR AND GRILL" restaurant located at 2515 East Coast Highway, on the southeasterly corner of East Coast Highway and Carnation Avenue in Corona del Mar; zoned C -1. Report from the Planning Department, was presented. Hugh Coffins Attorney, representing the applicant, addressed the Council and requested the hearing be continued to May 14 or 29 because of the complex issues involved. He stated that he has had difficulty in meeting with the owners of the restaurant to resolve some of their concerns, and therefore, would appreciate additional time. The following persons addressed the Council, spoke in opposition to the request, and urged that the action taken by the City Council on February 13, 1984 be sustained: Volume 38 - Page 115 U/P 3072 (88) N. 1 Motion I I Motion! Ayes Noes Ayes Abstain I MEMBERS x X1 xl x x X x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES April 23, 1984 Robert Longacre, 701 Carnation Avenue Erwin Fox, 519 Carnation Avenue (submitted a petition opposing extension of the operating hours) Donald Augustin, 2431 -4th Avenue Lila Christine, .707 Begonia Following discussion, motion was made to continue the hearing to May 29, with the request that the Police Department report back on any after -hours activities at the subject location, and any other information deemed appropriate for Council consideration. Substitute motion was made to sustain the action of the City Council of February 13, 1984, relative to the hours of bperati.on, which motion FAILED. The motion on the floor was voted on and carried. 2. Mayor Hart opened the public hearing and City Council review of NEWPORT PLACE TRAFFIC PHASING PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 6, a request of QUAIL STREET PARTNERS, Newport Beach, to approve an amendment to the NEWPORT PLACE TRAFFIC PHASING PLAN to permit the construction of additional office space at 1100 Quail Street beyond that presently permitted by the approved Traffic Phasing Plan; I:UJn] PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT NO. 597, a request of QUAIL STREET PARTNERS, Newport Beach, to amend the previously- approved NEWPORT PLACE PLANNED C0MMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS so as to allow the expansion of an existing office building located in "Professional and Business Office Sites 1 and 2" and the acceptance of an environmental document. Report from the Planning Department, was presented. Steve Mueller, representing the applicant, addressed the Council and stated that they were in agreement with the conditions and findings, as set forth in the staff report. Hearing no one else wishing to address the Council, the public hearing was closed. Volume 38 - Page 116 pt P1/ fk Phsg In Amnd#6 94) 597 x X x x x x x MINUTES April 23, 1984 Robert Longacre, 701 Carnation Avenue Erwin Fox, 519 Carnation Avenue (submitted a petition opposing extension of the operating hours) Donald Augustin, 2431 -4th Avenue Lila Christine, .707 Begonia Following discussion, motion was made to continue the hearing to May 29, with the request that the Police Department report back on any after -hours activities at the subject location, and any other information deemed appropriate for Council consideration. Substitute motion was made to sustain the action of the City Council of February 13, 1984, relative to the hours of bperati.on, which motion FAILED. The motion on the floor was voted on and carried. 2. Mayor Hart opened the public hearing and City Council review of NEWPORT PLACE TRAFFIC PHASING PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 6, a request of QUAIL STREET PARTNERS, Newport Beach, to approve an amendment to the NEWPORT PLACE TRAFFIC PHASING PLAN to permit the construction of additional office space at 1100 Quail Street beyond that presently permitted by the approved Traffic Phasing Plan; I:UJn] PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT NO. 597, a request of QUAIL STREET PARTNERS, Newport Beach, to amend the previously- approved NEWPORT PLACE PLANNED C0MMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS so as to allow the expansion of an existing office building located in "Professional and Business Office Sites 1 and 2" and the acceptance of an environmental document. Report from the Planning Department, was presented. Steve Mueller, representing the applicant, addressed the Council and stated that they were in agreement with the conditions and findings, as set forth in the staff report. Hearing no one else wishing to address the Council, the public hearing was closed. Volume 38 - Page 116 pt P1/ fk Phsg In Amnd#6 94) 597 Motion All Ayes is E 4 • • MEMBERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH x MINUTES April 23, 1984 Motion was made to approve Amendment No. 6 to the Newport Place Traffic Phasing Plan, adopt Resolution No. 84 -30 amending the Newport Place Planned Community District Regulations and accept the Environmental Document. 3. Mayor Hart opened the public hearing and City Council review of GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 83 -2(c) Portion - Consideration of amendments to the Land Use and Residential Growth Elements of the Newport Beach General Plan, redesignating the site on the northeasterly corner of East Coast Highway and Jamboree Road from "Low- Density Residential" to "Recreational and Marine Commercial," initiated by the City of Newport Beach, for the purpose of consistency with the Certified Land Use Plan of the Newport Beach Local Coastal Program; and the acceptance, approval and certification of an Environmental Impact Report; UZLf PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT NO. 605 (PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 84 -13) - A request to establish Planned Community Development Standards and adopt a Planned Community Development Plan for property located at the northeasterly corner of East Coast Highway and Jamboree Road; AND ,PA 83 -2(c) (45) 605 TRAFFIC STUDY - A request to consider a Traffic Stdy traffic study for a 154 unit residential condominium development; AND TENTATIVE MAP OF TRACT NO. 11937 - A request of.' IRVINE PACIFIC, Newport Beach, to subdivide 11.2 acres of land into a single lot for residential condominium purposes so as to allow the construction of a 154 unit residential development; F RESIDENTIAL COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 9, - A request to consider a Residential_ Coastal Development Permit for the purpose of establishing project compliance for a 154 unit residential condominium development pursuant to the Administrative Guidelines for the Volume 38 - Page 117 11937 Residential CstlDvlp Perm#9 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH C®UHCIL MEMBERS \CAL \tp ®�� April 23, 1984 MINUTES INDEX implementation of the State law relative GPA 83 -2(c) to low -and moderate - income housing • within the Coastal Zone. Report from the Planning Department, was presented. GThe City Clerk reported that after the agenda was printed, a letter was received from the Legal Aid Society of Orange County requesting Tentative Tract Map No. 11937 be denied. Dave Dmohowski of The Irvine Company, addressed the Council concerning certain Conditions of Approval. With respect to Condition No. 44 pertaining'to "fair share," he requested that an additional sentence be added as follows: "Further, this dedication of right -of -way will meet the future 'fair - share' contribution for the commercial parcel northeast of the intersection of Coast Highway and Jamboree Road." Regarding Condition No. 48 pertaining to park dedication, Mr. Dmohowski stated that it is their intent to dedicate land in the Mouth of Big Canyon to satisfy this requirement. Relative to Condition No. 41 regarding AB 952, he stated that they did not feel this condition was appropriate; however, they are not objecting to it that strongly. In response to question raised regarding the County Mortgage Revenue Bond Program, Air. Dmohowski stated that it is their desire to utilize this program to finance this project, and if the funding is available, 20Z of the units on site would be affordable units. The rental units are estimated to be from $1,000 to $1,800 per month. With respect to Condition No. 44, it was recommended by staff that additional language be added to the effect that "credit shall not exceed .5 times buildable." Barney Larks, 1901 Beryl Lane, addressed the Council regarding low- and moderate- income housing within the subject project, wherein it was noted that SOX of the available units will be affordable to County- median family Volume 38 - Page 118 • Motion Ayes Noes CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 8 l X I X I X I X I I X MINUTES April 23, 1984 income, and 20% of the affordable units will be affordable to County -low family income. Susan Porter, 32 Ocean Vista, and Susan Frederick, 18 Ocean Vista, Sea Island residents, addressed the Council and stated that they had not been notified personally of this project through their homeowners association, and therefore, requested the hearing be continued in order for them to obtain additional information concerning the development. The staff noted that the Sea Island Homeowners Association had been given notice of this public hearing on April 11, 1984, as well as notification of the project in September 1983, when the EIR was prepared. Following discussion, motion was made to continue the public hearing to May 14, 1984, and direct staff to renotify the Sea Island Homeowners Association of this continuance. 4. Mayor Hart opened the public hearing and City Council review of GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 83 -2(b), a request initiated by the City of Newport Beach, to amend the HOUSING ELEMENT of the NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL PLAN to update the Community Market Analysis and Housing Needs Assessment sections on the basis of more recent data and revise the Constraints to Housing Delivery and Housing Program Sections in response to implementation progress made since November of 1982. This amendment is being made pursuant to Government Code Section 65580 et. seq. Report from the Planning Department, was presented. Council Member Strauss stated that due to the importance of this issue, and inasmuch as the City Council had just received the document for review, he would recommend this item be continued to May 14, 1984. The Planning Director advised that if the hearing is continued, it would mean the draft Housing Element document could still be submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development, allowing them a 45 -day review period. However, it would not allow the Planning Commission sufficient time to review it with the comments from the State. Volume 38 - Page 119 3PA 83 -2(b) (45) CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS cp+ ¢ � 9G 9� 9 y � � y te9 � 'S� •p o ` April 23, 1984 ROLL \CAL \0*\tpo MINUTES W r%c w Motion x Following discussion, motion was made to All Ayes continue this item to May 14, and to • direct staff to submit the draft Housing Element document to the State Department of Housing and Community Development with notification that the City Council will not be taking public testimony B until May 14, 1984. Jeff Goldman, Senior Planner, Connerly and Associates, addressed the Council relative to preparation of the document, and answered questions regarding housing affordability and first -time buyers. E. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. F. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion x The following actions were taken as All Ayes indicated, except for those items removed. 1. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: Pass to second reading on May 14, 1984: (a) Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 84 -14, Ord 84 -14 being, Finance /. Water Rates AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF (40/93) • NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING SECTIONS 14.12.040 AND 090 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING WATER RATES AND CHARGES (Report from Utilities Director). Schedule for public hearing on May 14, 1984: (b) Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 84 -15, Ord 84 -15 being, Zoning (94) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING PORTIONS OF DISTRICTING MAPS No. 22 AND 25 SO AS TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACT NO. 11018 FROM THE R -3 (2178) DISTRICT TO THE A -P DISTRICT - PLANNING COMMISSION PCA 601 AMENDMENT NO. 601 (Report from Planning Department). 2. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION: (a) Removed from the Consent Calendar. • Volume 38 - Page 120 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS A \CAL ROLL yR Gp April 23, 1984 P MINUTES IWrICV (b) Resolution No. 84 -31 requesting City Atty / legal defense by the County of Savon Orange in property tax action ( Savon V. County and City). Res 84 -31 (31) (Report from City Attorney) h (c) Resolution No. 84 -32 rescinding Finance/ Resolution No. 84 -2 regarding water Water Rates rate adjustments. (See report with Res 84 -32 Agenda Item F -1(a)) (40/93) (d) Resolution No. 84 -33 pursuant to Police Dpt the Penal Code Section 4017 to Res 84 -33 order Trustees confined in the City (70) Jail to labor the public works or ways in the City. (Report from Assistant City Attorney) 3. CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS: (a) Award Contract No. 2403 to Premiere NptBlTfkMdn Landscape, Inc., for $88,359.20 for Lndscpg all of the items in the bid C -2403 documents for Newport Boulevard (38) Traffic Median Landscaping; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said contract. (Report from Parks, Beaches and Recreation) (b) Approve Consultant Agreement Library between City and Susan Baerg Automtn Sys Epstein Limited, for Library Cnsltnt Agm • Automation System. (Report from C -2445 Board of Library Trustees). (38) 4. COMMUNICATIONS - For referral as indicateoi: (a) To staff for response, Assistance Organiztns/ League of Newport Beach requesting NptAstnc nomination for Junior Woman of the League Year Award. (61) 5. COMMUNICATIONS - For referral to the City Clerk for inclusion in the records: (a) Minutes of March 7, and Preliminary Agenda for May 2, 1984 of Local Agency Formation Commission of Orange County. 6. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES - For denial and (36) confirmation of the City Clerk's referral to the claims adjuster: (a) Kim Nelson Boone, alleging personal Boone injuries by City Police Department as a result of arrest on February 29, 1984 at Court Street and McFadden Place. Volume 38 - Page 121 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS \CA�Lo% R ®LL ��9 y�9F.pgG' pct• April 23, 1984 MINUTES Wncv (b) Martha Kitts, alleging personal Kitts injuries as a result of fall on roadway on March 13, 1984 at Washington Street and East Balboa Boulevard. F(c) John Hernandez for property damage Hernandez as a result of traffic collision with City vehicle on April 9, 1984 on Miramar Drive. (d) Cynthia A. Luther alleging property Luther damage as a result of broken water line by City truck in August, 1983, at 11.21 E. Balboa Boulevard. 7. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINTS - For denial and confirmation of the City Clerk's referral to the claims adjuster: Patric Todd Trevino for damages, Orange Trevino County Superior Court, Case No. 423934. Claim was denied by City Council on October 24, 1983. 8. REQUEST TO FILL PERSONNEL VACANCIES: (66) (Report from the City Manager) .(a) One Emergency Equipment Dispatcher, Police Department. (b) One Custodial Officer, Police Department. (c) One Building Maintenance Man I, Parks b Recreation Department. (d) One Marine Safety Officer, Marine Department. (e) One Purchasing Clerk I, Finance Department. 9. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS: (a) Report from Parks, Beaches and SMiguel Prk/ Recreation Director regarding PB&R ACCESS TO SAN MIGUEL PARK. (62) (Attached - Note: For receipt and file pending Budget Review) (b) Removed from the Consent Calendar. 10. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULING - For May 14, 1984: (a) APPEAL'OF PULASKI AND ARITA FOR U/P 3091/ RESUBDIVISION NO. 773 AND USE Resub 733 PERMIT NO. 3091 from denial by (88/84) Planning Commission on March 22, . 1984, on property located at 1319 Volume 38 - Page 122 COUNCIL MEMBERS • • 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES April 23, 1984 East Balboa Boulevard. A request to resubdivide an existing parcel of land into a single parcel-for condominium purposes; also a request to permit the construction of a four unit residential condominium development on property located in the R -3 District, which exceeds the 24 foot basic height limit located in the 24/28 Foot Height Limitation District on the front one -half of the lot. The proposal also includes a modification to the Zoning Code so as to allow the proposed ground floor garages to encroach four feet into the required four foot easterly side yard setback area. Included also is a request to permit the construction of roof top architectural features of an open nature which exceeds the basic height limit, and the approval of Residential Coastal Development Permit. A Negative Declaration has been prepared by the City in connection with the application noted above. (b) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 83 -1(c) - Request of HELTZER ENTERPRISES, Los Angeles, for an amendment to the Newport Beach General Plan for property located adjacent to MEDICAL LANE, so as to redesignate said property from "Multiple Family Residential" uses to "Administra- •tive, Professional, and Financial Commercial" uses, and the acceptance of an Environmental Document. This project includes PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT NO. 601 and a TRAFFIC STUDY and CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTION FOR TRACT NO. 11018. (Report from Planning Department). (c) PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT NO. 606 •- Request of KOLL CENTER NEWPORT, Newport Beach, to amend the Koll Center Newport Planned Community Development Standards so as to transfer the undeveloped remaining allowable area for office, restaurant and retail uses from "Office Site A" to 'Office Site B." Property located on the easterly and westerly sides of Von Karman Avenue between Birch Street and MacArthur Boulevard; zoned P -C. This project also includes AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE KOLL CENTER Volume 38 - Page 123 GPA 83 -1(c) (45) PCA 601/ Tfk Stdy/ Certf Crctn Tr 11018 PCA 606 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS \CAL 9 . G� A ril 23, 1984 R ®LL 9 �� d* p MINUTES I &IMC V TRAFFIC PHASING PLAN, a request to amend the plan so as to transfer space from "Office Site A" to Office Site B." (Report from Planning Department) 11. AMENDMENT NO. 604 - Approve an amendment Amnd 604/ agreement guaranteeing completion of the Resub 319 public improvements required with said (84) amendment located at 1400 Dove Street; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. (Report from Public Works), 12. ACCEPTANCE OF SIDEWALK AND TREE Balboa Pnsla REPLACEMENT ON BALBOA PENINSULA (C- 2375). Sdwlk Rplcm - Accept the work; authorize the City C -2375 Clerk to file Notice of Completion and (38) release the bonds 35 days after Notice has been filed. (Report from Public Works). 13. ACCEPTANCE OF BUFFALO HILLS PARK AND Buffalo Hls/ WEST NEWPORT BASKETBALL COURTS (C -2417) WNpt Bsktbl - Accept, the work; authorize the City Crts Clerk to file Notice of Completion and C -2417 release the bonds 35 days after Notice (38) has been filed. (Report from Public Works). 14. ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION Permit /Ench OF A PRIVATE DRAIN WITHIN THE AVOCADO Avocado St STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY - Approve an (65) encroachment agreement for private storm drain improvements in the public right -of -way with the Bank of Newport; authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement, and direct the City Clerk to have the agreement recorded with the Orange County Recorder. (Report from Public Works). 15. VACATION OF STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR THE Vacation/ CONVERSION OF PUBLIC STREETS TO PRIVATE Harbor H1 STREETS WITHIN TRACT 10151 - HARBOR HILL (90) - Approve authorization to move public hearing up to May 14, 1984, from the previously scheduled July 24,1984 date. (Report from Public Works Department). 16. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 83 -1 - WESTCLIFF Tfk Sgnl PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER - Approve a Impvm /WClff traffic signal agreement guaranteeing Plaza Shpg completion of traffic signal (85) improvements required with Lot Line Adjustment at 1020 Irvine Avenue; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. (Report from Public Works Department). Volume 38 - Page 124 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS \rAL o ®�� yFpF�9Ge{°� April 23, 1984 MINUTES 11inp Y 17. PROPOSED ELECTRICAL EASEMENT AT CITY SoCAEdison/ HALL - Authorize the Mayor and City Easmt grnt Clerk to execute a grant of easement to (42) • the Southern California Edison Company for a vault and transformer to serve the Professional and Technical Building. (Report from Public Works Department). 18. IMUA CANOE CLUB REQUEST TO USE NORTH NoStar Bch/ STAR BEACH - Approve request to use a IMUA Canoe portion of North Star Beach subject to Clb conditions listed in.the staff report. (62) (Report from Parks, Beaches and Recreation) 19. ACCEPTANCE OF OASIS PARK DEVELOPMENT Oasis Prk (C -2412) •- Accept the work; and Dvlp authorize the City Clerk to file a C -2412 Notice of Completion and release the (38) bonds 35 days after Notice of Completion has been filed, provided no claims filed. (Report from Parks, Beaches and Recreation) 20. IRVINE TERRACE PARK IMPROVEMENTS Irvine (C -2440) •- Approve the plans and Terrace Prk specifications; and authorize the City C -2440 Clerk to :advertise for bids to be opened (38) at 10:00 a.m. on May 17, 1984. (Report from Parks, Beaches and Recreation) 21. HARBOR PERMIT APPLICATION #145 -19 BY Harbor Perm RICHARD HAUSMAN - Approve application to Apl #145 -19 build a residential pier and slip (51) bayward of #19 Harbor Island, subject to the conditions of approval listed in the staff report. (Report from Marine Department:) 22. SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS - For approval Permits/ subject to conditions: (Report from Spcl Events License Supervisor). (65) (a) Jefferson School, to perform concert Thursday, May 24, 1984 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Balboa Gazebo. (b) Balboa Improvement Association, for band concerts in July, August, September, 1984 from 5 to 8 p.m., at Balboa Gazebo on Sundays. (c) Sherman Library 8 Gardens, for dinner dance on Saturday, August 25, 1.984 from 6 p.m, to 12 midnight at 2647 E. Coast Highway. (d) Corona del Mar High School, for graduation party on June 14, 1984 from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. on school site. Volume 38 - Page 125 COUNCIL MEMBERS • Motion x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Ayes Noes Ix Ix Ix Ix Ix I I x MINUTES April 23, 1984 (e) Maranatha Music, for concerts in June and July, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Balboa Gazebo on Saturdays. 23. BUDGET AMENDMENTS - For approval: BA -068, $975 - Transfer of Budget" Appropriations for City's share of consultant services for representation on street light issues by the California Street Lighting Association before the California Public Utilities Commission; Electrical Fund. BA -069, $11,500 - Increase in Budget Appropriations and Revenue Estimates for replacement of demolished vehicle and payment from insurance; Rolling Equipment /Planning Fund. G. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Proposed ;resolution amending Resolution No. 9075 regarding Newport Pier Concession Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and Wolfgang and Erika Merting (Contract No. 1901), to allow two (2) parked vehicles on Newport Pier, was presented with a report from the Executive Assistant to the City Manager. It was noted by staff that the concessionaire, who operates the Fisherman's Galley restaurant at the end of the Newport Pier has requested to be allowed to park two vehicles instead of one on the pier. The request has been reviewed and approved on a trial basis by the Marine and Fire Departments. Following comments, motion was made to deny the request. Ken Delino, Executive Assistant, addressed the Council and stated that the concessionaire made this request basically for convenience for his employees„ as there is no other place to park. The motion on the floor was voted on and carried. (25) NptPier Cncsn Agm C -1901 (38) 2. A report from the Executive Assistant to CATV Cables the City Manager regarding an ordinance (42) to prohibit overground cables where UNDERGROUND) CATV CABLES exist, was presented.. Volume 38 - Page 126 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS \n y o s CALG Rd1LL � A y�9��9G�d+ April 23, 1984 MINUTES gunFY At the request of the Mayor, the City CATV Cables Manager summarized the contents of the report, which included a memorandum from • the Assistant City Attorney regarding the restriction of cable television facilities on preexisting utility poles. Following investigation by the City Attorney's Office, it was revealed that such an ordinance would contravene existing State legislation and existing City franchise agreements with the electrical utility company. Motion x In view of the foregoing, motion was All Ayes made to discontinue consideration of the subject ordinance, as recommended by staff. H. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 1. ORDINANCE NO. 84 -11, being, Ord 84 -11 Elections/ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT Campaign BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 1.25 OF THE Cntrb NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE (39) REGARDING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. was presented for second reading and adoption, with report by the Ad Hoc Elections Procedural Review Committee, dated March 26, 1984, and report from the City Attorney, dated April 18, 1984. The City Clerk reported that, after the agenda was printed, a letter was received from the League of Women Voters regarding proposed revision to the subject ordinance. Jim Dale, President, Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council and advised that their Board of Directors had reviewed the subject ordinance and were in support as proposed. Chris Goeli.tz, League of Women Voters, addressed the Council and noted that Section 1.25.020B makes $500 the threshold when committees must file campaign statements. The current ordinance lists $200, which the League feels is more appropriate for municipal elections. I Motion x Following comments, motion was made to Ord 84 -11 reintroduce Ordinance No. 84 -11, with Reintrodcd/ the following amendment: Amad Volume 38 - Page 127 COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 23, 1984 MINUTES °1.25.040 Campaign Statement: (a) All candidates, committees, controlled committees, and persons shall file campaign statements in accordance with the provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended. (b) In addition to the disclosure requirements imposed by State law, each candidate, controlled committee or committee shall maintain records of the names and addresses of all persons who make contributions and the amount of each contribution. A true and accurate copy of these records shall be submitted to the City Clerk when campaign statements are filed. The City Clerk shall retain, and periodically review, these records to determine if there has been any violation of the provisions of this ordinance. The records required by this subsection (b) are privileged and shall not be disclosed except to the limited extent provided for herein.11 In addition, Section 1.25.060 to be amended raising late contributions from $50 to $100. It was noted that the Ad Hoc Elections Procedural Review Committee had not reviewed the proposed amendments. Council Member Strauss expressed his opposition to the proposed amendment, and indicated he did not feel the City could legally keep this kind of information from public view. In response to Council Member Strauss, the City Attorney commented that the Council could restrict access to this type of information, recognizing that the purpose! for the changes in the ordinance is to further the number of contributions made by persons who desire to contribute less than $100. If this is the reason the City Council amends the proposed ordinance, the City Council can impose the privilege on that information to insure confidentiallity of small contributions and thereby encourage people to make such contributions. Volume 38 - Page 128 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS � off o sA 9 9 lr PP April 23, 1984 tp ROLL \CAL 9 MINUTES INDEX Mayor Hart stated that inasmuch as the Ad Hoc Elections Procedural Review Committee did not review this proposed amendment, she could not support it. Ayes x x x x The motion was voted on and carried. Noes x x Pursuant to City Council directive, a proposed Code of Ethics was scheduled for consideration on May 14, or May 29. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 84 -12, being, Ord 84 -12 Finance/ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT Recreational BEACH AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF Veh Campst CHAPTER 3.16 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH Tax MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING COLLECTION (40) OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX FOR SPACE OR CAMPSITES OCCUPIED BY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN PRIVATE CAMPGROUNDS OR STATE PARKS, was presented for second reading and adoption, with report from City Attorney dated April 9, 1984. Richard Luehrs, Executive Director, Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council and indicated that their Board was opposed to the proposed tax. They felt the City should be more cautious about raising taxes without the benefit of a specific need, or use. Motion x Motion was made to adopt Ordinance No. Ayes x x x x x 84 -12. Noes x I. CONTINUED BUSINESS: 1. Report from Parks, Beaches & Recreation PB &R /Cncl Commission regarding COMMERCIAL USE OF Policy PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES, was (62/69) presented. During course of discussion, it was recommended that staff eliminate "suggested caterers" from the packet of information given to potential renters of City facilities. It was also recommended that security guards be State licensed. Motion x Motion was made to approve the All Ayes recommendation that adds a new commercial use category, and amends Council Policies I -S and G-4 to comply; and adopt the proposed fee schedule that establishes rates for commercial use. Volume 38 - Page 129 CITY OF NEWPORT REACH COUNCIL MEMBERS \CAL ROLL �p Gsi►' April 23, 1984 MINUTES ilunF Y 1- 2. Report from City Manager regarding General BALBOA PENINSULA POINT STREET SWEEPING Services/ PROGRAM, was presented. Balboa Pns Pt St Swpg Mo x Motion was made to adopt Resolution No. (44) All Ayes 84 -34 establishing "No Parking" restrictions on streets on Balboa Res 84 -34 Peninsula Point on certain days to improve street sweeping effectiveness. J. CURRENT BUSINESS: 1. Report from Public Works regarding acation/ VACATION OF TICONDEROGA STREET TO A iconderog PRIVATE STREET, was presented. (90) Letter from R. E. Hageman regarding Ticonderoga Abandonment /David vs. Newport Beach, was presented. The City Clerk advised that after the agenda was printed, a letter was received from Newport Crest Homeowners Association in response to the letter from R. E. Hageman regarding Ticonderoga Street. Mayor Hart advised that she had received a telephone call from Council Member Plummer prior to this meeting, suggesting that the City Council not proceed with this item until she has obtained additional information. The City Manager stated that the purpose of the resolution under consideration is only to set the public hearing for May 14. He advised that he would contact Council Member Plummer regarding her concerns, and have the information she desires available at the time of the public hearing. Carl Cheadle, Member of the Board of Directors, Newport Crest Homeowners Association, addressed the Council and spoke in support of the proposed vacation of Ticonderoga Street, as set forth in their letter of April 23, 1984. Notion x Following discussion, motion was made to Res 84 -35 All Ayes adopt Resolution No. 84 -35 declaring City's intention to vacate Ticonderoga Street proposed to be vacated, and setting May 14, 1984 as the date for the public hearing concerning the intended vacation; and waive the $1,000 processing fee provided for under Council Policy L -11. Volume 38 - Page 130 1- Motion All Ayes MEMBERS S s� IV 9 x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Motion x All Ayes i$o on x Ayes x x x x Noes x i MINUTES April 23, 1984 2. Resolution establishing an Ad Hoc Committee to study the MARINERS MILE SPECIFIC AREA PLAN, was presented. Jim Dale, Member of the Mariners Mile Steering Committee, addressed the Council and requested that the membership of the proposed committee be expanded to include a. representative from the Mariners Mile Community Association, and a representative from Newport Heights Homeowners Association. Following discussion, motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 84 -36, and appoint Mayor Hart:, Council Member Cox and Planning Commissioner David Goff to said Committee; Mayor to report back as to who will represent Mariners Mile Community Association and Newport Heights Homeowners Association, as liaison members. 3. See Minute! page 115 (April 23, 1984) regarding report from Traffic Engineer - WEST NEWPORT RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM. K. ADDITIONAL. BUSINESS: 1. Motion was made to schedule public hearing on Use Permit No. 3081 for May 14, 1984. 2. Motion was made to schedule public hearing on. Use Permit No. 3086 and Traffic Study for May 29, 1984. Meeting adjourned at 11:08 p.m. IYMYOR Volume 38 - Page 131 Council Ad Hoc Mariners MiSpcfcAPln (24) lRes 84 -36 WNptRsdntl Parking Permit Prg U/P 3081 U/P 3086/ Tfk Stdy