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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/08/1990 - Regular MeetingCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS np REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING •� 9� y 9� 7L PLACE: Council Chambers G TIME: 7 :00 P.M. �jP DATE: October 8, 1990 • Present x Absent x Motion All Ayes Motion All Ayes • • x x l x x x x X MINUTES Mayor Plummer presented a proclamation in recognition of RED RIBBON WEER, OCTOBER 21 - 28, 1990, as a commitment for Newport Beach toward a drug -free and alcohol abuse -free community. A proclamation was also presented to Debbie O'Connor, Representative from FISH - Harbor Area, in recognition of WORLD FOOD DAY, October 16, 1990, and the week of October 14 - 20, 1990, as ORANGE COUNTY HUNGER WEER. A. ROLL CALL. B. Reading of Minutes of Meeting of September 24, 1990 was waived, approved as written, and ordered filed. C. Reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions under consideration was waived, and City Clerk was directed to read by titles only. D. HEARINGS: 1. Mayor Plummer opened the public hearing LCP /LUP regarding LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM LAND USE Amnd 23 PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 23 establishing a policy Oceanfront regarding private oceanfront encroachments Encroach onto public property and providing for the ments extension of the existing oceanfront (68) sidewalk and bike path from the Santa Ana River to 'the West Jetty. Report from the Planning Department. Letters from James A. Pistole, Dwane and Rose Clark, Gary Smith, Charles M. Blair, and Charles and Betty Banks concerning encroachments, extension of the sidewalk, and extension of the bikeway. The City Clerk advised that after the agenda was printed, a letter was received from the California Coastal Commission dated October 4, 1990, listing five specific comments regarding oceanfront encroachments. Council Member Turner entered the meeting at this time (7:10p.m.). The City Clerk further advised that 15 additional letters were received concerning oceanfront encroachments and the proposed -- extension of the bicycle path from the following people: Robert E. Cross, 2038 E. Ocean Front Jim & Betty Folk (property owner), 5305 Seashore Drive Walter S. & Joan S. Semeniuk, 6807 W. Seashore Drive Volume 44 - Page 333 COUNCIL MEMBERS 6"N 090\0_17" V64%, L 0 • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES October 8, 1990 Donald H. & Winifred Ann Spengler, Oceanfront 1750 E. Ocean Front Encroach - Darwin K. Pearson, 1249 1/2 W. Balboa ments Blvd. Margaret L. Gross, 2038 E. Ocean Front Annette Lindsay, 2060 E. Ocean Front Bill Bennett, 226 Lugonia Don R. & Betty Adkinson, 1516 E. Ocean Front Robert E. Corrigan, 7302 W. Ocean Front Judith Miller, 3711 Seashore Drive Claudia K. Weyer, No. 8 Balboa Coves JoAnn E. Behrens, 22 Balboa Coves Simon, Henriette, and M. Nicole van Dam, 1350 E. Ocean Front Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Kirchner, and Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Kirchner, 7005 Seashore Drive The City Manager reported that approximately two years ago, the State Coastal Commission contacted the City with the request they address the issue of encroachments in the oceanfront area in West Newport on the Balboa Peninsula. As a result, a citizen's committee was formed to examine the different ramifications of the encroachments. The Ocean Front Encroachment Committee has completed their year -long study and submitted their recommendations to the City Council, at which time the City Council referred said recommendations to the Planning Commission to commence public hearings on an amendment to the Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan embodying a policy for the oceanfront encroachments. John Wolter, staff liaison to -the Ocean Front Encroachment Committee, gave a brief report on the Committee's research, and the status of encroachments in the following areas: Area A - Santa Ana River to 6100 West Ocean Front: 80 of 81 properties have encroachments. Area B - Seashore Drive - 6000 -3600 Blacks: 103 of 144 properties have encroachments. Area C - 36th Street to "A Street: None of approximately 300 properties have encroachments. Area D - A" Street to Peninsula Point: 112 of 132 properties have encroachments. Volume 44 - Page 334 ROLL • • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES A G�% October 8, 1990 Mr. Wolter also presented a video recording oceanfront depicting the character of the various Encroach- encroachments on the oceanfront. ments Mr. Wolter advised that the Committee, consistent with its chartered objective of developing a solution which is fair and acceptable to the City, the beach -going public, oceanfront property owners, area homeowner's associations and the Coastal commission, recommends the following policy: 1) The City issue Encroachment Permits which would be renewed annually: Parks, Beaches and Recreation to approve landscaping plans. Public Works to issue permits for encroachments which meet specifications published by Public Works (patio deck not to exceed 6 in. above grade, fence not to exceed 36 in., neighbor's /public views not be obstructed, encroachment not to exceed 15 ft. from property line or distance to existing City installed improvements, such as sidewalks, etc., whichever is less). Property owners must certify compliance with specifications and landscape plane and document distance of encroachment for annual renewal. Property owners must indemnify City from liability. 2) Annual fee will be $50 for encroachments of less than 5 ft; $100 for up to 10 ft. and $200 for up to 15 ft. 3) All property owners must comply within 5 years of adoption of this policy or at sale of their property. It was noted by the Planning Director that on August: 9, 1990, following public hearing on this issue, the Planning Commission voted (4 ayes, 3 noes) to recommend to the City Council the adoption of the following Local Coastal Program policy: Volume 44 - Page 335 [CIL MEMBERS \� M'M�- 00(lipp \ ROLL C • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES October S, 1990 in order to address the problem of Oceanfront beach encroachments, the City shall Encroach - establish a program whereby revocable ments encroachment permits may be issued to oceanfront property owners for limited improvements seaward of the property line. Such encroachments shall not extend more than 10 feet beyond the property line, and shall not be permitted to limit public access to the ocean, eliminate views, nor restrict future use or improvement of the beach for public purposes. Within three years of the final adoption of this policy, all bea.chfront encroachments shall be removed except for those encroachments specifically permitted under an encroachment permit issued by the City. The Planning Director made reference to the July 3, 1990 letter from the California State Coastal Commission, indicating the Coastal commission would be supportive of only modest seaward encroachments, such as a five -foot -wide encroachment. They indicated that Coastal commission approval of encroachments without any enhancement of public access, such as extension of the beachfront sidewalk, is unlikely. The Coastal Commission would support use of fees generated from encroachment permits for enhancement of public access along the beach. He advised that City staff met with the Coastal Commission staff on September 20, 1990, at which time Commission staff stated that improved public access would be required as mitigation for private use of the public easement and sandy beach. Commission staff indicated that a hard surface walkway extending from the Santa Ana River to the West Jetty of the Harbor entrance would be required. The precise location of the sidewalk on the beach could be determined at a later date. However, Commission staff was adamant that the City must commit to installation of the walkway, and the encroachment issue could not be separated from provision of increased access. coastal commission staff indicated that if the encroachments were removed, no policy would be necessary, and therefore, no mitigating increase in public access would be required. Volume 44 - Page 336 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS Z� \\\%%P L CALL October 8, 1990 MINUTES The Planning Director also commented that Oceanfront in response to concerns raised by the City Encroach - Council, members of the public, and by the ments Coastal Commission staff, the City Council may wish to consider adoption of the following alternative policy: In order to address the problem of beach encroachments, the City shall establish a program whereby revocable encroachment permits may be issued to oceanfront property owners for limited improvements seaward of the property line. Such encroachments shall not extend more than 7.5 feet beyond the property line or to the City installed improvements such as sidewalks, whichever is less, and shall not exceed three feet in height. Encroachments shall not be permitted to limit public access to the ocean, eliminate views, nor restrict future use or improvement of the beach for public purposes. It was :pointed out that the 7.5 foot maximum encroachment has been suggested for Council consideration because the existing sidewalk physically prevents any encroachment wider than 7.5 feet in a four • block area easterly of Balboa Pier. Thus, the 7.5 foot maximum would result in equal treatment for all beachfront property owners with the exception of those having a property line contiguous with the existing sidewalk. If the City Council were to commit to the provision of additional public access, the following additional policy was suggested: Additional physical public access shall be provided along the oceanfront from the Santa Ana River to the West Jetty of the entrance to Newport Harbor. Such access may include, without limitation, the extension and expansion of the oceanfront walkway. The City Council shall direct staff to investigate the various means of increasing lateral and vertical access and shall select a preferred alternative within twenty -four months of the final adoption of this policy. • Implementation and construction shall commence within twenty -four months thereafter. Volume 44 - Page 337 0 • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OUNCIL MEMBERS October 8, 1990 MINUTES Reference was made to the October 4, 1990 Oceanfront letter from the California Coastal Encroach - Commission which stated the following: ments "As noted in our July 3rd letter, generally the Coastal Commission is not supportive of any seaward encroachment onto beach areas regardless of who holds a legal interest in the property. This position is based on Coastal Act policies regarding potential adverse impacts of such encroachments on: public access and recreational opportunities, visual quality and ocean related hazards. The Commission has long had the goal of preserving the maximum amount of sandy beach since it is a finite resource. To elaborate on our position for your City Council, we have the following specific comments: "1. As an alternative that would be consistent with Coastal Act policies, the Council could adopt an ordinance which would allow no private encroachments within the City's easement area and which would include an abatement procedure for existing encroachments. Under this alternative no mitigation in the form of public access improvements (i.e., a hard surface public sidewalk on the oceanfront) would be necessary since the encroachments would be eliminated. "2. Recognizing that the no encroachment alternative may be unacceptable due to the number of existing encroachments, and a desire amongst the homeowners to retain some encroachments, we would reiterate what we stated in our July 3rd letter. Basically, if the Council is to adopt an ordinance permitting encroach- ments, we would urge that the encroachments be limited to ground level patio type development (this could include small walls, planter boxes, etc.) which extends no more than five feet seaward of the homeowner's property line. As mitigation for the encroachments, we feel strongly that public access must be enhanced by providing a hard surface oceanfront sidewalk. Such a sidewalk would accommodate public access along the beach, particularly for the handicapped, elderly and others who may find it difficult to Volume 44 - Page 338 • • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES \\ \0A CZ October 8, 1990 traverse the sand. We believe the Oceanfront Coastal Commission might find this an Encroach - acceptable alternative, provided ments there is a firm commitment by the City to build the hard surface public sidewalk within a specific timeframe (e.g., 3 years). To simply defer the matter of a hard surface sidewalk for study would not, in our opinion, constitute adequate mitigation. 113. we would be open to alternative alignments and possible use limitations of the hard surface oceanfront public sidewalk described above based on environmental review. For instance, it may be appropriate to align the sidewalk further seaward if there is no evidence that it would be damaged by wave run -up. The City might also determine that there is a preferable route for bicyclists and limit the new sidewalk to pedestrian use. These issues, we believe, could be addressed in further studies. However, we would state again the need for the City to make a firm commitment to building the sidewalk if the encroachments are to be permitted. "4. Commission staff is supportive Of the City's proposal for issuance of encroachment permits with annual renewal provision. This will certainly result in proper regulation of the type and location of encroachments. "5. Lastly, we sincerely appreciate the tremendous effort the City is making to come -up with a solution to the oceanfront encroachment issue. By doing this as a Local Coastal Program Amendment, a comprehensive approach is being taken which will, in our opinion, result in a preferable and more equitable solution." Council Member Turner stated he was concerned as to what the Coastal Commission will ultimately require, and indicated he would like to know their "final" position prior to taking action on this issue. In response to the above comment, The Planning Director stated that the Coastal Commission will not consider an Amendment to the Local Coastal Program until that Amendment has been approved by the City Volume 44 - Page 339 COUNCIL MEMBERS PV CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH October B, 1990 MINUTES Volume 44 - Page 340 Council. The Coastal Commission is looking Oceanfront to the City Council to make some type of Encroach - decision as to the encroachment issue ments and /or policy, and then they will react to that decision. The Coastal Commission may concur with the City or they may disagree with the Council and come up with an alternative proposal. Discussion ensued with respect to whether or not the City could abandon a portion of the public right -of -way; whether or not there is a need for a wall to protect against potential flooding on the ocean front; should the City estimate the property value of each encroachment; the legality of charging an annual fee for an encroachment permit; and the feasibility of conducting annual physical inspections of all oceanfront encroachments, etc. Referencing the October 4, 1990 letter from the Coastal Commission, the City Manager commented that in his opinion, if the encroachments are not allowed, and the Amendment to the Local Coastal Program is adopted, then the Coastal Commission cannot require the boardwalk. The only way the Commission can require a boardwalk is if the LCP recommended an encroachment of a • certain amount of feet, they could then approve of those encroachments, but at the same time condition that approval subject to the construction of a boardwalk. In response to question raised regarding the legal status of encroachments prior to the formation of the Coastal Commission, the City Attorney stated that in his opinion, the Coastal Commission does not have any jurisdiction over any development within the Coastal Zone that occurred prior to the formation of the Coastal Commission. However, that does not answer the question as to whether the encroachments should be allowed to remain in terms of the relationship between those encroachments and City policy. In addition, he is not conceding that the Coastal Commission has the authority to impose a bike path extension as a condition to any type of encroachment policy. The City Manager also pointed out that • where the disputed encroachments are located, the encroachments lie, for the most part, upon an easement granted to the City of Newport Beach when the area was subdivided shortly after 1906.when the City Volume 44 - Page 340 • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS October 8, 1990 MINUTES incorporated. Those easements for street Oceanfront and access purposes, were granted to the Encroach - City with the adjoining property owner ments owning the fee title underlying the easement. At this time the Mayor announced that public testimony would be taken on this issue: Frank Spratt, 5903 Seashore Drive, stated he felt that the existing access to the ocean was adequate, and that the oceanfront encroachments should be allowed to remain. He also stated he was in support of imposing an annual fee for the encroachments. Richard Marconi, 1572 E. Ocean Front, stated he was opposed to any extension of the boardwalk as he would like to see the "natural beauty" of the oceanfront preserved.. He also felt there was no shortage of access to the beach. Lila Morgan, 3004 W. Ocean Front, submitted a petition with over 1000 signatures in support of a walking /biking trail from the Santa Ana. River Jetty to Peninsula Point. Denise Julian, 2855 Pinecreek Drive, Costa Mesa, stated she spends a great deal of time at the beach at Peninsula Point because it is peaceful and safe, and would therefore! not like to see the boardwalk extended. Donald Hart, 120 46th Street, stated he felt the oceanfront encroachments should not be allowed, and that the boardwalk should be extended for everyone's enjoyment. Gene Kraus, 6502 W. Ocean Front, stated that his property has a. 10 ft. encroachment, and that he is in support of the recommendation of the Ocean Front Encroachment Committee. Marcia Mordlund, 5710 Seashore Drive, stated that her home is located adjacent to a bicycle trail, handball courts, City public restrooms, and public telephone, and therefore she would support some type of buffer zone on the oceanfront for safety purposes. Robin Wade, 109 30th Street, submitted a petition with over 1000 signatures in favor of extending the boardwalk. Volume 44 - Page 341 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS 4 C G,A q� 2 � G �� October 8, 1990 ROLL CALL • • • MINUTES Wally Semeniuk, 6807 W. Seashore Drive, Oceanfront stated he was opposed to any extension of Encroach- the boardwalk, inasmuch as there are ments already three bicycle lanes in the area for public use. He also felt the environmental impact of a boardwalk would be "devastating" to the beach area. Diane Palm, 4707 Seashore Drive, spoke in opposition to extending the boardwalk due to the number of bicycle accidents and the type of people it would attract. Beth Lynn., nonresident of Newport Beach, stated she did a survey this date of persons using the beach in West Newport, which indicated that most people have no objections to the oceanfront encroachments, but are opposed to any extension of the boardwalk. Sandy Norden, 3208 W. Ocean Front, stated that "all taxpayers should be treated equally," and therefore the oceanfront encroachments should be removed. Paul Watkins, 6408 W. Ocean Front, stated his property has a 10 ft. encroachment; that he supports the Ocean Front Committee's recommendation; but that he was opposed to extending the boardwalk. Fran Newman, 6009 Seashore Drive, stated she has been a resident for 11 years and her property encroaches 23 feet into the public right -of -way. She felt her encroachment provides beauty to the beach; it is a deterrent to crime, and should not be eliminated, and that the Ocean Front Committee's recommendation should be approved. William Schonlau, 4809 Seashore Drive, stated his property has a 5 foot encroachment into the public right -of -way; submitted a petition with 1241 signatures opposing the extension of the boardwalk; cited crime statistics noting that crime is three times higher in the area of the existing boardwalk; and urged the Council to endorse the recommendation of the Ocean Front Committee. Kristi Barrett, 109 30th Street, submitted petition with approximately 1000 signatures in support of extending the boardwalk. Volume 44 - Page 342 v C7 • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH �o� MINUTES October S, 1990 Frank Reynolds, 5005 Seashore Drive, stated Oceanfront his patio encroaches 10 feet into public Encroach - right -of -way; that he supports the ments recommendation of the Ocean Front Encroachment Committee, and is opposed to extending the boardwalk. Kelly Sandorf, 430 Redlands Avenue, stated the beach is for public use, and therefore encroachments should not be allowed. Max Morgan, 3004 W. Ocean Front, spoke against the encroachments; suggested they be removed within one year, and a sidewalk installed for public use. Jan D. Vandersloot, 2221 16th Street, indicated he felt the existing beach access was inadequate, and suggested as an alternative, the City Council endorse the Ocean Front Encroachment Committee's recommendation by allowing beachfront encroachments up to 15 feet in return for payment of a fee to the City. The funds generated from these fees could then be used to improve public access to the beach, such as reinstating the Newport Trolley to ferry people from various parking lots to the beach. Thomas Camardi, representing David Caruso, owner of 5109 Seashore Drive, stated Mr. Caruso felt the 15 foot buffer is reasonable and should be allowed, and therefore concurs with the recommendation of the Ocean Front Encroachment Committee. Doris Sandore, 246 Orange Street, spoke in opposition to the encroachments and recommended they all be "bulldozed" and the boardwalk extended for everyone to enjoy. Gordon Van Brock, 1124 E. Balboa Boulevard, commented he was in favor of extending the boardwalk and felt the recommended buffer zone is a very fair exchange for the oceanfront walk. Jerry Cobb, 6304 W. Ocean Front, Chairman of the Ocean Front Encroachment Committee, stated the Committee took no action with respect to the extension of the boardwalk, and therefore did not include anything in their recommendation to preclude future consideration of the boardwalk as they felt it should be kept as a separate issue. Volume 44 - Page 343 C • • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES October 8, 1990 Mr. Cobb stated that his home encroaches 13 Oceanfront feet into the public easement, and that the Encroach - degree of property owner's rights is very ments "fuzzy" in this instance, and it could take years of litigation to determine who has what right to what area. Therefore, the Committee felt the 15 foot recommended buffer zone represents a reasonable compromise to the problem. Sterling Wolfs, 6204 W. Ocean Front, stated he built his home 13 years ago, and that it encroaches 16 feet into the public right - of -way. If the encroachments were to be removed, he felt it would be a very big change to the area. He also felt that inasmuch as the City has allowed the encroachments for so long, they ought to be allowed to remain. Earle Bunker, 4201 Seashore Drive, stated that if the boardwalk were extended, it would be covered with sand from the wind. In addition, the City's beach cleaner truck could not clean the beach near the boardwalk for fear of damaging the equipment. David Granoff, 7308 W. Ocean Front, spoke in support of the Ocean Front Encroachment Committee's recommendation and the proposed annual fee. Robert Schumann, owner of property at 5901 Seashore Drive with his parents, who also purchased the adjacent property at 5911 Seashore Drive in 1951, stated he currently resides in an oceanfront home in Manhattan Beach with a sidewalk in front of his home. He stated the property in Newport Beach encroaches 20 feet into the public right - of -way, and when the home was built, his parents were led to believe by the City's Building Department, that the encroachment was allowed. He felt the Committee's recommendation should be approved with respect to the encroachment issue, and that the boardwalk should not be extended. At this time, Mayor Plummer continued the public hearing to October 22, 1990. Council Member Hart requested that when this item comes back to the Council, the staff report on the following items: Volume 44 - Page 344 COUNCIL MEMBERS OLL • Motion All Ayes • X CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES October 8, 1990 1) The status of the building permit and /or encroachment permit issued in 1951 for 5901 Seashore Drive; 2) George Holstein's property in the bluffs regarding possible abandonment of street right - of -way; 3) Buena Vista area encroachments - is this public or private property. E. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Dan Rabun, 3130 Corte Hermosa, addressed IBonita the Council regarding his letter of Creek Prk September 14, 1990 concerning noise emanating from Bonita Creek Park as a result of the Jr. All- American football program. The City Manager advised that Mr. Rabun's letter, as well as his concerns expressed at the September 24, 1990 Council meeting, were referred to the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Director and a report should be coming back to the Council on October 22 or November 13, at which time Mr. Rabun will be notified. F. CONSENT CALENDAR; The following actions were taken as indicated, except for those items removed. 1. ORDINANCES FOR Pass to second reading on October 22, 1990 - (a) Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 90 -39, being, Ord 90 -39 Harbor Reg AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Air Prop THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING Vessels SECTION 17.16.040 OF THE NEWPORT (51) BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO AIR PROPULSION VESSELS. (Report from the Fire Department] Schedule for public hearing on (Tuesday) November 13, 1990. (b) Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 90 -40, being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ANENDINO SECTION 20.60.030 OF THE NEWPORT Volume 44 - Page 345 Ord 90 -40 Zoning (94) OLL • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES October 8, 1990 BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO PERMIT SOCIAL CLUBS IN THE SPECIALTY RETAIL (SR) DISTRICT OF THE CANNERY VILLAGE /MCFADDEN SQUARE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP- -6) DISTRICT SUBJECT TO THE SECURING OF A USE PERMIT IN EACH CASE (PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT NO. 714). [Report from the Planning Department] (c) Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 90 -41, being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING TITLE 20.33 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE RETAIL AND SERVICE COMMERCIAL (RSC), RECREATIONAL AND MARINE COMMERCIAL (RUC), AND ADMINISTRATIVE, PROFESSIONAL, AND FINANCIAL COMMERCIAL (APF) (PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT NO. 716). [Report from the Planning Department) 2. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION: None. 3. CONTRACTS /AGREEMENTS: (a) Award Contract No. 2759 to B & A Construction, Inc. of Fontana for $427,427 for WATER MAIN, SEWER MAIN AND ALLEY REPLACEMENT PROGRAM; and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute subject contract. [Report from Public Works Department] 4. COMMUNICATIONS - For referral as indicated: PCA 714 Ord 90 -41 Zoning (94) PCA 716 Wtr Mn /Swr Mn /Alley Rplcm Prg (C -2759) (38) (a) To General Services for response, IGS letter from Margaret Howland (44) concerning RECYCLING AND UNWANTED MAILINGS BY RESIDENTS. (b) To Public Works Department for PW response, letter from Harbor for (74) Hills Community Association concerning staff's current study for a "WALK -OVER BRIDGE" across MacArthur at Crown Drive in Corona del Mar. (c) To Police /General Services GS Departments for reply, letter from (44) Laura Winters concerning her Mother's encounter with a Police Officer while attempting to RECYCLE ALUMINUM CANS FROM BIG CORONA BEACH. Volume 44 - Page 346 COUNCIL MEMBERS M A *N01 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH October 8, 1990 MINUTES (d) To City Librarian for inclusion in Library the records, suggestions from John E. (50) Dwan II concerning LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA BASED AT THE • NEWPORT BEACH CITY LIBRARY, NEWPORT CENTER. (e) To Police /General Services PD Departments for reply, letter from (70) Mr. and Mrs. Carroll requesting removal of a bench on the walkway at the junction with Cypress and Fernando Streets, citing NOISE, AND PLACE FOR ALCOHOLICS AND DRUG ADDICTS TO CONGREGATE. (f) To public Works Department for reply, PW request from Clark Graves to WAIVE (74) THE FAIR SHARE TRAFFIC CONTRIBUTION FEES FOR USE PERMIT NO. 1771 (UN:IVERSITY ATHLETIC CLUB) required by Municipal Code in Chapter 15.38. S. COMMUNICATIONS - For referral to the City Clerk for inclusion in the records: (a) Copy of letter from Newton Margulies to Dover Shores Community Association, citing numerous problems with young people who congregate in • GALAXY DRIVE PARR. 6. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES - For denial and (36) confirmation of the City Clerk's referral to the claims adjuster: (a) Alex Dixon alleging personal injuries Dixon as a result of fall from his bicycle when he hit a pile of dirt on Pacific Coast Highway east of Balboa Boulevard on March 27, 1990. (b) Fritz Duda Company seeking indemnity Fritz Duda from claim filed by Barbara Cosanella Co. as a result of trip and fall on sidewalk at Via Lido and Via Oporto on February 29, 1988. (c) Edward Ethington alleging personal Ethington injuries as a result of traffic accident at Pacific Coast Highway and Jamboree Road on May 17, 1990. (d) David and Beth Gatlin alleging large Gatlin • palm tree leaf fell onto their car at 611 1/2 Marguerite Avenue on August 26, 1990, causing damage to front and roof of vehicle. Volume 44 - Page 347 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OUNCIL MEMBERS n� \�11� �G� October 8, 1990 • :7 7 S. • MINUTES (e) Lido Doors, Inc., alleging City truck backed into his vehicle while stopped at Signal Road north of Cliff Drive on August 1, 1990. (f) Joe Maestas alleging personal injuries as a result of falling through water meter cover at rear of 419 E. Balboa on June 17, 1990. (g) William Rivers seeking indemnity from claim filed by Edward Ethington regarding accident at Pacific Coast Highway and Jamboree Road on May 17, 1990. (h) -Karin St. Dennis seeking reimbursement for garbage can taken by City Refuse Department from 633 Vista Bonita on September 20, 1990. (i) Tony Saldivar alleging his fishing pole, etc., was accidentally ripped from the water by moving Life Guard Boat at Newport Pier on July 29, 1990. (j) Southern California Edison Company alleging property damage to pull box lid by subcontractor Colich and Sons, while digging to install sewer line at Main Street, south of Balboa Boulevard on March 19, 1990. Doors, tas Dennis SUMMONS AND CONPLAINTS - For denial and 1(36) confirmation of the City Clerk's referral to the claims adjuster: (a) Douglas L. Applegate regarding Breach of Contract against Defendant in connection with the Bryant lawsuit, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 634252. REQUEST TO APPROVE /FILL PERSONNEL VACANCIES: (Report from the City Manager) (a) One Maintenance Worker II, General Services Department. (b) One Custody Officer, Police Department. (c) One Police Sergeant, Police Department. Volume 44 - Page 348 ivar legate (66) ROLL • :7 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ICIL MEMBERS October 8, 1990 9. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS - For Council information and approval: MINUTES (a) Report from ARTS COMMISSION JArts Cmsn requesting approval for placement of (24) temporary art pieces of Artist, Robert Millar in conjunction with Newport Harbor Art Museum Exhibition. For Council information and filing: (b) Report to the City Manager regarding Planning ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE PLANNING (68) COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 20, 1990. 30. PUBLIC BEARING SCHEDULING - (Tuesday) November 13, 1990: (a) Refer to F -1(b & c) 11. HARBOR PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 129 -2616 BY Harbor BILL MESSINGER - Uphold staff's Permit recommendation to approve application of Apli# Bill Messinger, subject to conditions of 129 -2616 approval in the staff report, to repair a (51) residential bulkhead bayward of 2626 Bayshores, Drive. (Report from Marine Department) 12. PHASE II .& III, OCEAN FRONT SIDEWALK REPAIR Phase II/ (CONTRACT NO. 2792) - Accept the work; and III Ocean authorize: the City Clerk to file allotice Frnt Sdwlk of Completion and release the bonds 35 days Rpr after the Notice of Completion has been C -2792 recorded in accordance with applicable (38) portions of the Civil Code. (Report from Public Works Department) 13. NEWPORT PIER AND BALBOA PIER REPAIR /NEWPORT Npt Pier/ PIER BENCH AND HANDRAIL REPLACEMENT Balboa (CONTRACT' NO. 2805) - Uphold staff's Pier Rpr recommendation to postpone the bid C -2805 advertisement until May of 1991. (Report (38) from Public Works Department) 14. BUDGET AMENDMENTS - For approval: BA -009, $11,311.50 - Increase in Budget Appropriations and Revenue Estimates to appropriate funds received from.Friends of the Newport Beach Public Library to support Adult and Children's Services in the 1990- 91 fiscal year; Library Fund. Volume 44 - Page 349 (25) COUNCIL MEI \2�� \F • • Motion All Ayes Motion All Ayes • x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH x MINUTES October 8, 1990: BA -010, $85,000 - Decrease in Unappropriated Surplus and Increase in Budget Appropriations for redistribution of funds for the McFadden Square Street Improvement and Assessment District No. 59, inadverta.ntly omitted from Year End Carry- overs; General Fund. (Memorandum from PW Public Works Director dated September 18, (74) 1990) O. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: None. H. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None. I. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None. J. CURRENT BUSINESS: 1. Report from Traffic Affairs Committee (Park concerning PARKING AROUND PERIMETER OF "M" (85) STREET PARK. Letter from Dayna Pettit, Balboa Peninsula Point Association, dated September 20, 1990, in support of red - curbing around "M" Street Park. Douglas Boyd, President, Balboa Peninsula Point Association, addressed the Council in support of their request, stating the red curbing is needed as a safety measure due to the increase of small children in the area. Motion was made to approve request of residents around the "M" Street Park to prohibit parking around perimeter of park. 2. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS /CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE VACANCY: Motion was made to accept with regret, resignation of John Anderson from the subject citizens advisory committee, and confirm (District 6) Mayor Pro Tem Sansone's appointment of Deborah Lee Lucas, replacing John Anderson, for term ending December 31, 1990. Volume 44 - Page 350 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTES 1 G � � 9V ROLL CALL�� Grip October 8, 1990 INDi 3. BICYCLE TRAILS /CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE BT /CAC VACANCIES: Memorandum from Public Works Department. PW • (2'4) It was recommended that the Council accept with regret, the resignations of Tom Newman, David Buchanan, Wayne Helmer, and Peggy Smith, and confirm appointments for the following: (District 2) Mayor Plummer's appointment of replacing Tom Newman. (District 3) Council Member Hart's appointment of replacing David Buchanan. (District 6) Mayor Pro Tem Sansone's appointment of replacing Wayne Helmer. (District 7) council Member Cox's appointment of replacing Peggy Smith. Council Member Turner noted that in recent months the meetings of the Bicycle Trails • Committee have been poorly attended, and suggested it might be well to consider reducing the membership from 14 to 7. Motion x In view of the foregoing, motion was made All Ayes to defer action on the above appointments at this Mime, and to direct the Bicycle Trails Committee to report back on November 13, their recommendation regarding membership. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. The agenda for this meeting was posted on October 4, 1990 at 8:30 a.m., on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. Mayor • ATTEST: j City Clerk ®`6 Volume 44 - Page 351 ~ u