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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/13/1992 - Regular MeetingCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COLD CIL MEMBERS MINUTES x REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING M* \kt 19ra 30M%\PLACE: E: April i, 92 sent x x ion All. Ayes Motion All Ayes E x x x x x x Zoning AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL x (94) OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Presentation was made to Mayor Sansone by Elizabeth and John Stahr, Co- chairman of the NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION, of a check for $1 Million of public support for the new library. A. ROLL CALL. B. Reading of Minutes of Adjourned Meeting of March 30, 1992, was waived, approved as written, with revision to page 101 (to include summary specifics presented by Richard Winegar and Charles Lamb), 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 Sansone opened the continued public hearing regarding: A. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 92 -3, Ord 92 -3 being, Hoag Hsptl Zoning AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL (94) OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO ESTABLISH PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND ADOPT A PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR HOAG HOSPITAL. THE PROPOSAL WOULD ESTABLISH REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE LONG TERM BUILD -OUT OF ACUTE AND NON - ACUTE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES. THE PROPOSAL ALSO . INCLUDES AN AMENDMENT TO DISTRICTING MAPS NO. 22 AND 22 -A SO AS TO REDISTRICT THE HOSPITAL PROPERTY FROM THE A -. P -H AND U (UNCLASSIFIED) DISTRICTS' TO THE P -C (PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT); AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 20.02 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO AMEND THE HEIGHT LIMITATION ZONES MAP AND THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE 26/35 -- FOOT HEIGHT LIMITATION DISTRICT TO PLACE THE LOWER CAMPUS WHOLLY WITHIN THE 32/50 FOOT HEIGHT LIMITATION DISTRICT; AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT [PLANNING COMMISSION pCA 744 AMENDMENT NO. 7441; AND B. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 92 -4, Ord 92 -4 being, Hoag Mstr Pin /Delp AN ORDINANCE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT Agm No. 5 AGBHEHBNT NO. 5 FOR THE HOAG HOSPITAL MASTER PLAN BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN; AND Volume 46 - Page 104 COUNCIL MEMBERS E r CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 13, 1992 TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 81 - A request by Hoag Hospital to approve a Traffic Study so as to permit the construction of Phase I of the Hoag Memorial Hospital master plan of development; W D. VARLANCE N0. 1180 - A request by Hoag Hospital to exceed the Base FAR of 0.5 up to the maximum FAR of 0.65 consistent with the provisions of the General Plan Land Use Element and Chapter 20.07.040 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Lower campus located at 4000 West Coast Highway, on the northerly side of West Coast Highway, between Newport Boulevard and Superior Avenue. Upper campus located at 301 Newport Boulevard, on the southwesterly corner of Hospital Road and Newport Boulevard. Report from the Planning Department. Letters from the following in sunoort of the project: Ruth A. Helenic, John C. and Andrea D. Rohrer, George F. Taylor, Mr. S. C. Moreau, Mildred Hintz, Carole and Randy Johnson, Michael Howard, Bruce and Pamela Bolen, Winton Ashton, Warren L. Bostick, William D. Lusk, Russ and Diane Hafer, Mary Longpre, Joanne Morris, Carolyn Pike, Jacqueline B. Dillman, Deborah Hoza,Vic and Sherry Laidlau, Sylvia Szabo Niezooda, Glynis Shainfeld, Kathleen S. Pleso, Sandy Nyquist, Tom Riley, Lynn Cathcart, Carol A. Heywood, James M. Greenfield, Paul Nyquist, Chris Welsch, Jim Reed, Doug Fords, Gail Ryan, James M. Owen, Susan L. Riley, Warren D. Fix, Larry and Susan Shankveiler, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Michael Shaw, Susan Perlmutter, Lis Olsen, Barbara Danzi, Olga Matthews, Laraine Shaw and Janet Sawyer. Letter from Lorenzo C. Miller suggesting that the City Council require Hoag submit an acceptable cost containment program as a condition to receiving approval of their expansion plans, and Letter from H. T. Lennen, Jr., with suggestions. The City Clerk advised that after the agenda was printed letters were received in supDort from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bozza, John Konwiser, Doris Dennis, Marcella R. Steller, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Benson, Dorothy E. Usedom, and Hugh M. Saddington; and letters of concern were received from Ross and Bella Ribaudo, Alex Cormack, and Jan D. Vandersloot, M.D. Volume 46 - Page 105 MINUTES Trfc Stdy No. 81 Variance 1180 E CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 13, 1992 The City Manager advised that specific items would be responded to, and at the conclusion of this evening Is'hearing, it is recommended that the hearing be continued to May 11, 1992. He added that at that time, staff would be prepared to respond to the Air Quality Management District's additional comments on the Supplemental EIR. Patricia Temple, Advanced Planning Manager, addressed the Council concerning contacting the Building and Safety Department of the City of Los Angeles for additional information regarding the operation of the gas Hazard Mitigation Ordinance and any problems encountered in the construction of Metro Rail tunnels. She advised that she talked with the author of the Gas Hazard Mitigation Ordinance, and he explained the engineering technologies used to mitigate methane and other subsurface gases in Los Angeles, whereby he indicated that generally the installation of buildings with the types of mitigation that are proposed in the Hoag project have been adequate to serve in the City of Los Angeles, as they impose very similar types of requirements. He pointed out to her that it is important to remember that the full broader scale of installations in regards to these foundations are in many ways redundant systems. In other words, a gas recovery system is used in combination with a membrane, in combination with sensors, in combination with mechanical venting of the building. That the mitigation doesn't rely on all of these together, but together they provide a greater level of safety in the design and construction of these buildings and their long term occupancy. Therefore, he pointed out that while no system is absolutely 1008 fail safe, the systems were designed to provide for the greatest amount of public safety and that in any event should problems occur, the people in the vicinity could be readily taken out of the building prior to any adverse effect on public health and safety. His main comment in regards to the foundation installations themselves, particularly the membranes which were referenced and discussed both related to the Metro Rail tunnels, is that their primary problem was due careless construction. If you have a bad contractor who drops a piece of rebar on a membrane it could weaken the membrane, or perhaps rupture it, although it would take a lot of pressure to rupture because they are quite sturdy. Once again, he pointed out that even a small rupture is not something which dictates that a building becomes unsafe, that the other systems working together still provide the adequate level of safety for occupancy of these structures. In terms of the Metro Rail tunnels, they had some faulty construction and that has since been repaired. Volume 46 - Page 106 Hoag Hsptl �� �f :.t- i:18te:7+ CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 13, 1992 In response to Council inquiry, Ms. Temple advised that the acreage to be mitigated is in the EIR, and is estimated to be 1.52 acres; however, this remains to be firmly established once the Federal Government adopts the final Wetlands Delineation Manual which is still under review. In terms of the City's mitigation, it is suggested that a ratio be provided based on the acreage determined to be subject to the Wetlands Mitigation because the actual acreage may change, based on the time frame in which the permit is requested. Additionally, the City doesn't know what is contained in the Federal Wetlands Delineation Manual that will be applied to the project. Based on the 1.52 acres, staff can provide some mitigation cost estimates for the neat report. In response to Council inquiry, Ms. Temple reported that below grade parking for the project would only be a problem in terms of costs. Michael Stephens, President of Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, addressed the Council, reemphasizing the project objectives that have been established in pursuing the Master Plan approval to meet the future needs of the health services, and there are two major trends occurring in health care, i.e., increased critical care capacity, currently at 95% occupancy, and the growth in out- patient care has doubled in the last five years. These two compelling trends really direct the Master Plan as it has evolved and as Hoag representatives have presented it to the City. It gives them the capacity to expand critical care and the surgical units, and also with the availability of land which is referred to the lower campus, they can add buildings with smaller increments responding to technology and make these services more accessible than in the past to patients who are undergoing outpatient procedures, but whose condition is more serious than the acute care so that the distances traveled from the car or the motor transportation to and from the units can be shortened. Mr. Stephens made a slide presentation depicting the project as it provides for preservation of the public views of the bay, the ocean and Catalina. He illustrated the physical relationship of the bike trail to the linear park, and the view envelopes with the displayed model. He added that all future buildings in front of the linear park will be lower than the linear park itself so that there is no confusion that there is a building in front, because the buildings will be below the linear park in relation to the public views; and the distance between the condominiums and the critical care addition is now changed from 52 feet to 70 feet. He stated that some of the Volume 46 - Page 107 MINUTES Hoag Hsptl CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 13, 1992 Volume 46 - Page 108 MINUTES Hoag Hsptl public benefits from the Master Plan directly associated with the Development Agreement, is the ability of the hospital to continually most the community needs and takes priority and precedent; commitments for designing, funding, and installation of the ® landscaping which would really make the linear park a reality at the time that the Master Plan is ultimately approved; and to the extent that they could, complete all the mass grading an the site so that before they began any construction of actual buildings far in advance, most of the improvements would be in place along the perimeter of the property, as well as much of the grading as possible would have taken place in order to minimize the ongoing construction, noise, and dust that might occur over a period of time. They would assist the City with enhancement of the linear park, and be supportive of the wetlands mitigation relocation into West Newport. In relation to the methane gas that exists on the site, Mr. Stephens reemphasized the expert testimony that has been presented; the fact that testing has been done in the past and presently as part of the EIR; testing that is still underway; he feels confident that these tests will continue to show that this is a site which is not impacted by toxics, and that the mitigation measures currently in effect ® are taking place and are working as intended. He emphatically stated that the Flare System is not an issue because it is existing, its removal has always been in the plan and can be taken out once the Master Plan is approved, and that they will be subject to all of the AQMD requirements, permitting, mitigation and other requirements that are part of any building. In response to Council inquiry, Ms. Temple advised that the City is required to submit to the State a compliance review for any buildings which are subject to the building permit processes of the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) and the State architect. The City reviews each mitigation measure prior to the issuance of a building permit, and the mitigation measures are structured to the best technology available achieved through the preparation of subsequent technical reports. These reports are submitted to the Building Department and reviewed for compliance with all of the latest techniques and standards, not only geotechnical but for additional AQMD and water quality requirements. Any number of rules and regulations established by ® regional planning agencies, or State agencies would all have to be complied with at the time building permits are issued. Volume 46 - Page 108 MINUTES Hoag Hsptl LL 00- . CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 13, 1992 In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Stephens reported that when they have something more significant regarding the bulk and mass and the setbacks from the Coast Highway, they would put it into a model, as they are involved in discussions and studies with staff about additional setbacks from Coast Highway beyond what had been approved and recommended by the Planning Commission. With regard to Council suggestion, Mr. Stephens advised that he would take a look at the request to move the critical care unit building back from an engineering point of view to permit the widening of the service road to give better access to the bike trail from Hospital Road for the large older citizen population along Superior and the adjacent area. Helen M. Kieron, 3201 Fourth Avenue, Corona del Mar, addressed the Council with concerns about the quality of care provided by Hoag, which she feels should be more important than the proposed expansion. She took issue with the fact that quality care is not prescribed for all patients who must be admitted to the hospital, and cited resultant (critical situations to persons close to her. Albert J. Auer, 14 Rue St. Cloud, Chairman of the Board of Hoag Hospital, addressed the Council expressing thanks to the City staff and Planning Commission for their thoroughness. He expressed that in the hearings he has attended, the question of health care and the costs of delivering health service has surfaced, and stated that the hospital makes every effort to see that the costs are as low as they can be, in comparison with costs of 40 hospitals located in Orange County. He urged a favorable vote from the Council. Norman Dahl, 1100 Polaris Drive, Member of the Board of Directors of the Hospital Foundation, stated that he had 15 years of experience in health care management, addressed the Council expressing that the community is blessed with one of the finest and best equipped hospitals in the State. He challenged previous testimony about the management of hospital reserves, advising that Hoag is a nonprofit organization and comes under the scrutiny of the IRS. As Assistant Vice Chairman of the Finance Committee, he has first -hand knowledge that Hoag is soundly and conservatively managed, and follow rigid procedures and thorough documentation in transferring fund raising money to the hospital. He urged prompt approval of Hoag's Master Plan as amended. Volume 46 - Page 109 MINUTES Hsptl n Is CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 13, 1992 Fritz C. Uesterhout, Jr., 662 Via Lido Nord, made note that he is a Gynecologist and has lived and practiced in Newport Beach since 1964, and recently completed a term as Chief of the Medical Staff at Hoag. He stated that he was here on behalf of the patients, the disabled and ill who are unable to write letters to the Council and express their feelings. He felt that the public would have a better understanding if they took the time to think about the multiple visits and routine that these patients must go through weekly to UCLA or to USC, or even to UCI; the travel time on the freeway and the parking to get to these appointments; and what these patients face, and why, in the future, medical care is going to be centered in the progressive community hospitals. He cited a recent visit from a national recognized expert in cancer surgery to Hoag's Cancer Center, and the expert was astounded by the sophistication of the equipment, and that 80 patients a day could receive radiation therapy with a total travel time of 40 yards from their cars to treatment. He added that for this reason, it is imperative to approve Hoag's Master Plan so that they can be that progressive community hospital. Richard Luehrs, President of the Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council on behalf of the business community, stating that the Chamber Board of Directors voted to endorse the Master Plan as presented by Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. He added that after having the opportunity to see the presentation of the plan, witnessing hours of testimony at the Planning Commission meetings, and reviewing the EIR, the Board recognizes that this is an issue of continuing the quality of life that the residents have come to expect in Newport Beach, and not simply a development issue, and registers their strong support for the Hoag Hospital Plan as amended. Richard Banks, 280 Cagney Lane 0101, addressed the Council regarding the impact of the ICU on him, personally, since he bought his Villa Balboa unit, and rental unit, and suggested that there might be room for a compromise. He depicted for the Council where his unit was in relation to the ggreenbelt that has since been replaced by parking. He expressed that the ICU need not be built in the location proposed and easily be built in the north area where there is a medical laboratory and an x -ray facility, both of which can be moved; that consideration be given to reducing the height of the lower campus by eight feet. He thinks it is an absolute travesty that Council would relinquish their ability to review plans for each phase of the development program. He feels committed in getting quality health care in Newport Beach, but feels that it can be done in a different way. Volume 46 - Page 110 .tU II I Zlli Hoag Hsptl a[' M CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ,�i1.41�.i April 13, 1992 Dr. Robert Winchell, Professor of Geology, California State University, Long Beach, addressed the Council advising that he had been asked by one of the City's residents to review the EIR documentation that the Council will ® ultimately have to approve in connection with the Hoag project. In doing so, Hr. Winchell presented his typewritten letter and attachments, and advised that he finds the draft EIR to be inadequate with regard to the structures and use currently proposed for the site, suggesting appropriate trenching of the site and that no habitable structures should be built over faults of any kind, even though it may be legal to do so. Also, that a qualified reputable geologist and structural engineer should both be present during all phases of the excavation and mitigation of the site for construction; documentation to ensure proper attention to and treatment of the site, and to approve all phases of this work. Upon inquiry from the Council, Dr. Winchell responded that he had not made himself available or familiar with the upgraded standards in the State of California regarding earthquake construction, especially as it pertains to hospital facilities in relation to the standards developed prior to 1971. He stated that he had no knowledge directly of the increased standards; ® however, the same statement would have been made prior to 1971 relative to the Uniform Building Codes and Standards for critical site construction, specifically for hospitals. His first step would be to go through standard procedures which involves trenching to resolve some of the things that have not adequately been put together in summary fashion relative to the three geological consultants that have already examined that site. He added that knowledgeable structural engineers and /or architects as well, would take the position that you do not go into a site which may have potential faulting in it, inactive as it may be said to be, and build structures over it. Question was raised by Council whether the mitigating factors specified that there be a geologist available for consultation, if not on site, during excavation, to which staff replied in the affirmative. Jack Sedler, 3805 River Avenue, retired school teacher, addressed the Council, stating that bigger is not better; that one brain scan machine will work as well as five, and that there are already ® enough hospital facilities to serve the citizenry. He feels that the view is worth saving, and that Hoag has land in Huntington Beach and other areas in the State. He quoted statistics that "Hoag Volume 46 - Page 111 ;p;a, Hsptl Q CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 13, 1992 Hospital opened in 1952 as a small 75- bed community hospital; today it is a $290 Million medical facility with centers of excellence that include Hoag Heart Institution, Hoag Cancer Center and Hoag Child Birth Center; Hoag ® Hospital is unique among health care providers for while it offers all of the modern technology of a modern regional medical center, it still retains the high touch quality of patient care found in a community hospital." He feels that Hoag is guilty of deceit and falsehoods, and that this issue should be put to a vote by the people. Jim Dale, 434 Tustin Avenue, addressed the Council in support of Hoag's Master Plan, stating that he serves as the Co- Chairman of Hoag 2010, which organization spreads the importance of the Hoag Master Plan to the citizens of Newport Beach, and presented signed petitions gathered by him. He stated that they want the very best medical care possible and feel secure that Hoag Hospital's continuing commitment to the latest technologies and facilities needs to be made available to residents of Newport Beach. With regard to the survey commissioned. by the City, he added that Hoag Hospital achieved the highest approval rating with an 838 figure. He urged a favorable vote for the Master Plan. ® Jackie Heather, 1500 Dorothy Lane, a former Mayor of Newport Beach, addressed the Council, stating that she and Jim Dale have been working to get the silent majority to come forward, and in that respect, she read letters of support of Hoag Hospital's Master Plan from Senator Marian Bergeson, Orange County Supervisor Tom Riley, and John A. Huffman, Jr., of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Chuck Hirsch, 708 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, addressed the Council, stating that he felt it was important that he come to support Hoag Hospital, as he has been a user for 20 years, and his daughter who is an Orange County Fire Fighter is also an EMT in the Emergency Ward. He feels that Hoag Hospital, under the Board of Directors, is a cost efficient and cost effective operation, and recommends that the Council approve the plan. Bill Huff, 260 Cagney Lane, #305, addressed the Council, stating that he really is not opposed to the hospital, the noise, traffic, odors, etc., but he and his neighbors have also lost the view that they originally had, adding ® that the assessed values of the property have gone down because of where the condominiums are located. He would support the concept of expansion on the east side. Volume 46 - Page 112 MINUTES Hoag Hsptl • X, �f CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 13, 1992 Mayor Pro Tem Turner advised that he communicated with County Assessor Bradley Jacobs' Office, and asked if property was devalued based upon the assumption that something was going to be built that might impact views, etc. A Deputy Assessor responded that no, they assess property on the basis of actual sales, and pointed out that those properties in question that were devalued, have now gone back up in value and are selling at a higher rate, and they will be reassessed, bringing the property values back up, plus 2% under Proposition 13. Joyce Taylor, President of the Villa Balboa Community Association, addressed the Council stating that their association responded in writing to each opportunity for public comments throughout the planning process, and feels that there are several concerns that she would like to restate as follows; Development reement - The long development perio mandates periodic reviews as Hoag and City staff have stated that they cannot fully perceive the future health, safety and traffic issue that may become evident; Linear View Park - That the Council protect the public entitlement to a linear view park as called out in the General Plan, and ask that building heights on the lower site be limited to that as defined in the Messrs. Jennings and Hansen Hoag Model. U er West Side Develooment - Which is iatly adjacent to many homeowners' front exposure. This area has generated noise, light, odor and visual refuse complaints for many years. They ask that no further expansion be authorized in this particular area, and mitigation for the present nuisances be encouraged. The heavy equipment and material storage area (equipment yard) should have some visual barrier from PCH and for the community. Glenn Lukos, of Glenn Lukos Associates (Regulatory Services) Laguna Hills, addressed the Council regarding the methane and hydrogen sulfide gases being released to the atmosphere at the site; the source believed to be a bad of hydrocarbon - producing sands that lies near the surface of the ground at the site and the surrounding areas. He added that much of Cattail Cove wetlands is anaerobic all year long, and that while some wetlands do cleanse waters of some nutrients, minerals, and toxic materials, wetlands do not result in a net reduction of methane and hydrogen sulfide from the water or the atmosphere, and in fact, wetlands actually result in a net production of these gases. Volume 46 - Page 113 MINUTES Hoag Hsptl • El CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 13, 1992 Wendy Winegar, 280 Cagney Lane, #214, addressed the Council stating that the unit she lives in fronts the Cancer Center. She illustrated for the Council how a third of her view was blocked by the parking structure. She added that her husband spoke at the last meeting, and that he is a refinery engineer, serving all over the world, and commented on the strict standards that the refinery industry adheres to when they build structures near gas producing wells. She was concerned that his comments were not detailed in the minutes and was appreciative that Council Member Watt amended the Minutes of March 30. She added that her husband was very concerned about the Child Care Center being so close to the gas and wonders if anything would be done, when complaints were received about the affect of the gas on children at the Child Care Center. She stated that living next to a construction zone with the last few years being very difficult, finally the service road became a controlled access road, equipment was being delivered at three and four in the morning, and before 7:00 a.m., disregarding Newport Beach's regulations. She hasn't seen effective control even of the construction. She is not against Hoag Hospital or the expansion, but for reliable construction, expansion that meets the need and not the greed. Ross Ribaudo, 260 Cagney Lane, addressed the Council, stating that he is still a little confused even after hearing all the expert testimony from the Plannin Commission meetings and Council meetings. He responded that there is one issue that is important to him although he is not directly impacted as he doesn't have,to Look, hear, or smell the hospital every day as some of his neighbors, and that is the expansion on the west side, or the ICU. He feels that this expansion, or so- called consolidation would make a bad situation even worse, and that it could take place on one of the other three sides. Mayor Sansone asked Mr. Ribaudo if the helicopter situation has improved any, and he advised that after communicating with Lifeflight and West Coast Helicopter, they are trying to cooperate by using the northeast corridors as much as they can for taking off and landing. Leon Lindberg, 260 Cagney Lane, addressed the Council stating that he bought his unit 10 years ago during which time he had the enjoyment of a remarkable view, and without any warning or notice or without a right to appear in his own behalf, Hoag Hospital Installed an elevator shaft in the parking structure right at the most Volume 46 - Page 114 D,111 Hoag Hsptl Y il`ti]�►�I'�71i�i Iii f: : y COUNCIL MEMB�E MINUTES '! April 13,1992 � Rk—\\l strategic corner that obliterated his view, leaving him horror stricken. He is here to respond to a proposal to give Hoag Hospital the opportunity of 25 years of inflicting horrendous damage on current and future residents of the community. He implored the Council in their deliberation of this Master Plan, to make sure that this doesn't happen again; that where there will be a significant impact on people, whether it be aesthetic, economic or other matters, that these people have the right to present themselves to argue their case successfully or unsuccessfully, and that the procedure is definitely wrong if left as it is. Regarding the expansion of the Critical Care Unit on the west side of the hospital, Mr. Lindberg stated that to many people their home is their greatest investment, and there are many retired people living there. He urged the Council to consider the horrendous ramifications this has for those people facing that proposed hospital, obliterating their views, sunlight and privacy, and with odors creating a public nuisance. He said: "I don't see how in good conscious it; could be approved." He hoped that in giving the Hospital what it wants, the community is left in a decent shape. Mayor Sansone closed the public hearing after it was determined that no one else wished to address this issue. Discussion ensued, wherein the City Attorney commented that the Development Agreement can be revised with a provision that neither the Council nor Hoag can modify the development plan to increase building heights or increase floor area in the future. He advised that provisions of State law and the City's enabling ordinance require an annual review of the Development Agreement for compliance of the developer with the specific terms and conditions of the agreement, which would include the mitigation measures imposed by the City Council. He added that the EIR that is before the Council is a problematic EIR, and requires substantial additional study to be completed before there is actual construction on the site, and the Development Agreement can also incorporate compliance with those studies and certain standards that the Council may think appropriate before construction proceeds either to Phase I. Phase II, or Phase III; i.e., the Council can be the determiner whether the thresholds have been satisfied. In response to tracking of nonprofit status items, the City Attorney advised that there is a provision in the Development Agreement that needs to be changed regarding the right of the hospital to assign the status of items and he will explore this with the hospital and research the issue. Volume 46 - Page 115 Hoag Hsptl 3$ _ •:lid • E E CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 13, 1992 In response to Council inquiry, the Planning Director responded that the County Assessor's Office was contacted regarding the nonprofit status issue, whereby it was learned that the hospital is required each year to submit information for items that are hospital related (tax exempt) and those items that are not. The Planning Director responded to Council inquiry, advising that there are a number of ways in which the City Council and the Planning Commission have reserved the right for future review of projects. As an example, he added that the language which is currently incorporated in the PC text requires the staggering of setbacks and separations between buildings. Council Member Plummer made some suggestions to consider the piece of property going from Pacific Coast Highway in back of Cappy's, inside Newport Shores Park where the Corps of Engineers finished their restoration. She asked the staff to look at the five acres and make a transition type marsh from fresh to salt water. It seems to her that if the Council is going to mitigate this vegetation that they need to think about its usefulness. She also stated that she can't help ignoring a piece of degrading property. Her concern is that if something is not done at this time (repaired, restored, whatever) it's never going to get done. Council Member Hart suggested that the City can complete this salt /fresh water estuary and be proud of fixing it up, so that there could be nature trails to eventually connect with the whole wetlands area. In response to Council Member Watt's inquiry, Ms. Temple, Advance Planning Manager, stated that currently the height of the buildings will be limited by the dual height limit which is established by 50 ft. above existing natural grade, or the height above mean sea level as established by the building envelopes, whichever is less. The following straw vote recommendations were considered by the Council: Development Agreement; Critical Care Surgery Addition - West Side Expansion; Lower Campus Height Limits: Alternate Hoag Option, or other; Volume 46 - Page 116 MINUTES Hoag Hspt= Motion All Ayes J x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH \ April 13, 1992 4. Wetlands: a. On Site or Off -Site. b. Set Site or No Set Site, or list. C. Ratio: 1 to 1, 1.5 to 1, or other. d. If set site: (from suggested list) Fairview /Talbert Regional Park; West Newport Oil Property CalTrans West Upper Newport Bay e. Semeniuk Slough 5. West Coast Highway Setback (east of entry signal): 20 or 25 feet; or other. 6. Newport Boulevard Setback from Hospital Road to 600 feet south: 20 or 25 feet; or other. 7. Shall articulation requirements be enacted as recommended by the Planning Commission; or other. B. Depth of linear portion of view park: 20 or 60 feet; or other. 9. No rooftop parking on any lower campus parking structure: Yes. 10. Use $250,000 from bike bridge requirement to acquire more view park land; or other. 11. Sidewalk and landscaping on Newport Boulevard in the CalTrans Right -of -Way. Motion was made to continue to the meeting of May 11, 1992: 2. Mayor Sansone opened the public hearing regarding Proposed ORDINANCE N0. being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF THREE OR MORE BILLIARD TABLES OR THE USE OF MORE THAN TEN PERCENT OF THE EXISTING 'NET PUBLIC AREA' OF A RESTAURANT FOR BILLIARDS USE, AS A CHANGE IN OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 20.072.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT NO. 752). Report from the Planning Department. Volume 46 - Page 117 MINUTES I N I;>1 Hoag Hsptl Ord 92 -6 Zoning (94) PCA 752 � ;idRBIl ;'R+ • Motion All Ayes :7 Motion All Ayes X CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES April 13, 1992 Upon Council invitation, the Planning Director explained that this particular item came before the Planning Commission because the City was starting to receive a number of requests from existing restaurants to install billiard, or pool tables that had no use permits, or come under the control of the City. Therefore, the Planning Commission is proposing the regulations presented in the foregoing. 011 As no one in the audience wished to address this item, the public hearing was closed. Motion was made to adopt Ordinance No. 92 -6, as revised (word "billiard" changed to pool; and strike out ... "or the use of more than 10 percent of the existing 'net public area' of a restaurant for billiards use.." Mayor Sansone opened the public hearing Ord 92 -7 regarding Proposed ORDINANCE 90. 92 -7, Zoning i eg, (94) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO ADD THE FOrrnwnsG ITEMS TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE MODIFICATIONS COMMITTEE: THE NUMBER OF SIGNS REGULATED BY THE MUNICIPAL CODE; THE LOCATION OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS ON A BUILDING SITE; AND THE INSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES AND SOLAR EQUIPMENT IN RECESS OF PERMITTED HEIGHT LIMITS (PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT NO. 748). Report from the Planning Department. As no one in the audience wished to address this item, the public hearing was closed. Motion was made to adopt Ordinance No. 92 -7. 4. Mayor Sansone opened the public hearing PW /MacArthr regarding MACARTHUR BOULEVARD WIDENING/ B1 Wdng BISON AVENUE EXTENSION - Request to (74) review EIR NO. 150, prepared by the City of Newport Beach to evaluate the environmental impacts associated with the proposed road widening /extension. Report from the Public Works and Planning Departments. Letter from Patricia B. Speyers urging the City to not build the proposed bridge across MacArthur; suggesting that a demand signal be considered instead; and that the Planning Commission again review the road widening and introduce some sort of noise abatement at the road level. Volume 46 - Page 118 COLMIL PARS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 13, 1992 Volume 46 - Page 119 III Z11- > ,m MacArthr B1 Wdng The Public Works Director introduced the item, and advised that a little over two years ago the Council authorized City participation in a cooperative project to prepare a project study report and an EIR for the widening and improvements ® of MacArthur Boulevard from the Coast Highway to the future San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor. He added that the action before the Council tonight is only to review and certify the EIR, and emphasized that it is not a commitment to a specific project, as no specific projects can be approved without further Council action. He then called upon Don Webb, City Engineer, to present the staff report. Don Webb, City Engineer, advised that he would attempt to go through the information in the EIR provided to the Council by staff two weeks ago, as follows: The EIR is set up to provide for the widening of MacArthur Boulevard from Coast Highway, through San Miguel, San Joaquin, Ford, Bison and up to the existing intersection of Newport Coast Drive, which is just southerly of San Diego Creek. The EIR also covers the extension and construction of Bison Avenue from MacArthur Boulevard over to the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor. That connection would connect into a segment of Bison that UCI is currently planning and has done the grading for. This route will eventually ® be the main entrance into their campus. Mr. Webb, advised that the EIR covers two preferred alternatives; one is called preferred alternative M -1 that has to do with the end of MacArthur Boulevard northerly of Bison, and M -1 is the realignment of MacArthur Boulevard which provides for an alignment that is consistent with the SJHTC interchanges; for the future bridge that would go over the Corridor; and locations for ramps to make the connections to MacArthur Boulevard from Newport Coast Drive. B -1 is the other preferred Alternative which will construct the extension of Bison Avenue and will be constructed partially by UCI and during construction of the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor. Alternate M -2 will provide for MacArthur Boulevard to remain on its existing alignment with the existing connection of Newport Coast Drive (this intersection to be widened to provide a triple left turn lane, as well as some slowing on Newport Coast Drive). The other alternative that is discussed in the EIR is B -2, which refers to Bison Avenue and that would be an interim connection with Bison Avenue which would ultimately make connection to Newport ® Coast Drive where the temporary Bison Avenue currently exists. Volume 46 - Page 119 III Z11- > ,m MacArthr B1 Wdng COUNCIL MEMBERS "q • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 13, 1992 Mr. Webb further advised that: the project is coordinated with four agencies; the Transportation Corridor Agency, City of Irvine, UCI, and CalTans. When the Corridor is completed, CalTrans will relinquish this portion, which will become a City highway for both Irvine and Newport Beach, but this probably will not occur until 1997 -1998. Along with the concept of the widening of MacArthur Boulevard, staff has put together in the area from Ford Road to Coast Highway, a plan for landscaping that provides for median landscaping, as well as landscaping the slopes from one end to the other. One of the design alternatives allows for a bike bridge over MacArthur Boulevard along the prolongation of Crown Drive, and a signal at the intersection of Harbor View Drive. During circulation of the document the City received a number of negative comments on the bike bridge; however, since then staff has received favorable comments on the bike bridge, and a packet of the letters was handed to the Council tonight, including a map to show the locations of the responses. This packet indicated 67 in favor and 14 in opposition to a bike /pedestrian bridge. Letters from two community associations were also received; Broadmoor Harbor View 1, and the Corona del Mar Community Association. Mr. Webb added that Newport Coast Drive when it opened was adequate performing as predicted. According to the traffic numbers shown in the EIR for the 1991 time frame the volume in between Coast Highway and San Miguel was 33,000 cars per day, and when recently measured showed the count was 25,000 cars per day. Between San Joaquin and Ford there was also a reduction in traffic. The EIR evaluated the widening of MacArthur Boulevard to six lanes between Coast Highway and San Miguel Drive. The proposed project between Harbor View Drive and Crown Drive will have four lanes with a 40, wide median. This conforms to the City of Newport Beach Circulation Element Condition No. 12 -C. In the future when the volume to capacity ratio for this segment exceeds 1.00, the 5th and 6th lanes will be constructed by narrowing the median to 16 feet. Between Harbor View Drive and San Miguel Drive, the centerline of MacArthur Boulevard will be moved up to SO feet westerly and lowered by as much as 13 feet. In summation, Mr. Webb advised that approving the EIR is necessary before the participating agencies can apply for funding from agencies such as the Orange County Transportation Authority. An approved EIR improves the agencies chances in competing for Measure M Funds. The EIR does not authorize construction of any one segment, it will allow the City to apply for funds, begin the design for the road segments, and eventually build the project. Volume 46 - Page 120 MINUTES MacArthr B1 Wdng fOW E CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 13, 1992 Mr. Webb explained the three options in the staff recommendation for Council action, as follows: 1) Approve AH, M -1 and B -1, with a bike bridge; 2) Approve AH, M -1 & B -1 without a bike bridge and with a traffic signal at Harbor View; and 3) Approve AN, M -1 and B -1 and defer action on the design alternatives for a bike bridge and traffic signal at Harbor View Drive. Upon Council invitation, Mr. Webb offered the following information: If the EIR is approved tonight, it would give both the Cities of Newport Beach and Irvine the ability to apply for Measure M Funds. If, for example, the funds were available to do one segment of the project, it would be anywhere from two to four years before a project could get underway, (Coast Hi hway to San Joaquin as a first element and we could look for 50% - 75% funding from outside agencies. He anticipates the overall project from Bison down to the Coast Highway would run about $15 Million, but it would take at least six to eight years before the various different agencies can put the projects together for actual construction. CalTrans and Orange County Transportation Authority would want the City to look at an entire reach of the project, and in this particular instance, the planning of the beginning at Coast Highway and the connection to the San Joaquin Hills Corridor. In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Webb advised that at Ford Road there is a building called Lange Financial Center, known as Urbanus Square at one time, and prior to that, in the 50's it was known as the Buffalo Ranch. The City of Irvine Planning Commission has reviewed this area, along with the Historical Committee and have made some recommendations which will be accommodated in the subject EIR, as well as the Corridor Agency which is looking at the realignment of Ford Road. Part of the mitigation measures for the buildings will be to do a reconnaissance survey that would be appropriate for the National Historical Register, as well as preserving portions of the buildings to make sure that the historical significance is not disturbed. The City's particular EIR and the widening of MacArthur does not impact any of the buildings, but only impacts a portion of the parking area. There is a mitigation measure in the EIR which provides for replacement of the parking on site. In response to Council inquiry as to why the City of Newport Beach was the lead agency and the fact that the majority of the project items were outside of the City limits, Mr. Webb explained that CalTrans originally was the lead agency, and the Cities of Newport Beach and Irvine, the Transportation Corridor Agency, and UCI were responsible agencies. The agencies wanted to include Volume 46 - Page 121 i uP;a MacArthr B1 Wdng COUNCIL MEMBERS :7 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 13, 1992 the Bison connections because this is important to the overall construction of the Corridor. About 2 /3rds of the way through CalTrans said either take Bison out of the project, or one of the other agencies take on the lead agency responsibility; and after the staff informed the City Council of the proposed action, the City took over the lead agency responsibility in November 1991. Discussion ensued with respect to the following: If the bike bridge is constructed, the length (140 feet long) and the cost ($300,000); provisions in the bridge design would provide for the handicapped; the fact that there is less MacArthur Boulevard traffic today; and that the General Plan provides for a four acre public park someplace between the Library and San Miguel. Barry Allen, 1021 White Sails Way, addressed the Council, advising that at their association meeting on Wednesday, the Board voted 7 to 0 that there should be no widening of MacArthur; 7 to 0 for no traffic ligght at MacArthur and Harbor View; 5 peopla were against a bridge; one person was in favor of the bridge; and one abstained. Mr. Allen expressed that there is a problem with the EIR as MacArthur at the current time, and in the future, will never reach the capacity for a six lane road; there is no need to widen MacArthur between Pacific Coast Highway and San Miguel because there just isn't any justification for it, and that in the letter submitted to Council, there were suggested areas where a traffic count should be taken by the City. He added that everyone who worked on Pelican Hills Road deserves the greatest accolades, as it took the heavy traffic off MacArthur. The Public Works Director advised that projected future traffic volumes for 1995 -2010 did take into account the existence of Newport Coast Drive, and the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor and the trips that would be diverted by those roads. Jean Morris, 1032 Sea Lane, addressed the Council stating that her street is impacted by MacArthur Boulevard; that part south from Crown Drive to the Coast Highway only. She is in favor of the EIR in this area, with the exception of the proposed foot - bridge at Crown Drive. In talking with more people in her area, she no longer can support the foot- bridge, as there are some valid concerns. She would urge that Council consider a traffic signal at Harbor View Drive to provide safe crossing, and encourage walking to the Library, instead of driving. Also, she added that one of the major improvements to MacArthur would be to lower the road bed Volume 46 - Page 122 MINUTES MacAthr B1 Wdng E CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 13, 1992 to help alleviate the noise, and visual pollution from the traffic for the surrounding homes. She suggested that Council consider that MacArthur have a wide, gracious, raised center divider, as this is one of the major entrances to Corona del Mar. Deborah Allen, 1021 White Sails Way, addressed the Council, suggesting that the City take another traffic count and defer action on the EIR for two weeks, as she feels that widening MacArthur is not necessary. She feels that there is a problem from San Miguel�to PCH, and if in that two -week period staff and the association can come up with a solution that the whole community could support and not be wasteful of the Measure M funds, this would be the way to go. Discussion ensued, wherein Council Member Cox suggested that they not hold up approving the EIR, but before any of the projects are physically initiated, a traffic count be taken. The Public Works Director restated the point that the protection for building four lanes opposite Harbor View is built into the General Plan, and it would not, nor could not be widened into six lanes until the requirements of the General Plan are met, and the EIR recognizes this protection. Secondly, he doesn't believe that anyone is going to spend the considerable amount of money that would be needed to move and lower the roadway opposite Harbor View, unless it is part of a comprehensive plan. The City is going to put together a comprehensive funding program for the full reach of MacArthur that will entail the use of funds from a variety of sources, including Measure M. and the City will pick the program element applications in accordance with the ability to achieve the best funding success. Dorothy Campbell, 1133 White 'Sails Way, addressed the Council stating that she voted for the pedestrian bridge. She was against the widening of MacArthur and concerned that if it went to six lanes, and the medians and the landscaping were put in, that the landscaping would cost the City too much money to maintain, Anne Carlsen, 2501 Windover, addressed the Council, stating that the back of her property is along Crown Drive, the second house from MacArthur and she would be affected by the proposed bridge. She sees very little use for it, and is definitely against the bridge. Louise Murphy, 2730 Wavecrest Drive, addressed the Council, referring to the form letter written to the Council that was circulated in the neighborhood to bring their community up -to -date, and Volume 46 - Page 123 MacArth,r B1 Wdng RNIZEN 1 CITY OF NEWPORT REACH April 13, 1992 which indicated that a significant number of responses received from the homeowners were for the bridge. She stated since that time, she is neither for nor against the bridge, and was ® appearing tonight on her own behalf. She added that she was concerned about views, property values, and safety and ease of commuting in the Corona del Mar area. She commented that hopefully, based on the EIR report, there will be a park. If it does happen, she would like to see everyone get over there safely. She is also concerned about putting a traffic light at Harbor View Hills Drive, stating that no matter the age, trying to cross in a cross walk on a highway that is proposed to be six lanes, where the speed limit is 55 miles per hour, is an unsafe decision. She strongly urged the Council to vote for Option 1 to move forward and apply for funding. Bill Bracey, 2601 Windover Drive, addressed the Council stating that he wants to concentrate on the need for this bridge, as there has been no change in the last 20 -25 years in that area; adding that traffic survey can determine if you need a road, but there is nothing that he knows of that warrants a bridge in the area proposed, and stated that the $300,000 can be better spent elsewhere. He suggested that there is an alternative at Harbor View Hills ® Drive, and that is a demand signal that when pushed will permit foot traffic, or vehicular traffic to move ahead. Janet Fossum, 2721 Windover Drive, addressed the Council, stating that her home is about a block from where the beginning of the bridge would start on Crown Drive; she would use the bridge a lot, as she walks, or runs every morning; and that people of all ages, and bicyclists would use the bridge. She added that spending $300,000 for putting in a bridge would be worth it if it saved even one life. John Fossum, 2721 Windover Drive, addressed the Council, stating that he has some questions about the bridge; the negative impact on some of the neighbors that live adjacent to or nearby the proposed bridge; how the view coming down MacArthur will be impacted; and the need for the bridge. The thing that strikes him most about this is that he found out about the bridge February 8, or 9, and the proposed EIR had a deadline of the 10th, whereupon he wrote a letter at that time. He added that a lot of people in his neighborhood didntt find out about it until way after that ® date. He would urge the Council to adopt Alternative No. 3, and give the community additional time to submit their comments. Volume 46 - Page 124 il La- B1 Wdng W: 04W ;11 Motion # ion yes Noes COUNCIL METERS X X X CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 13, 1992 Ann McGrath, 1132 Sea Lane, addressed the Council, stating that she wants to know if the proposed bridge is for the residents of Harbor View Hills and Broadmoor, or is for the residents of the City of Newport Beach. If a safe crossing at MacArthur is desired, then why is that safe crossing needed to Harbor View Hills residents and Broadmoor. As far as aesthetics is concerned she thinks that the bridge is hideous; she can't see why it has to begin on the other side of the wall in a residential neighborhood and why it can't be modified so that it starts at MacArthur. Hearing no one else wishing to address this issue, the public hearing was closed. Notion was made to adopt Alternative No. 2 - MacArthur Boulevard Alignment N -1, including a pedestrian demand signal at the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Harbor View Drive for pedestrian access and excluding any bicycle/ pedestrian bridge over MacArthur Boulevard in the vicinity of Crown Drive, and Bison Avenue Alignment B -1; and adopt Final EIR No. 150. Discussion ensued, wherein it was determined that there could be changes made in the design alternatives later on, but within the confines of the General Plan. Substitute motion was made to adopt Alternative No. 3 - MacArthur Boulevard Alignment N -1 and Bison Avenue Alignment B -1. A decision on whether or not to construct a bicycle /pedestrian bridge over MacArthur Boulevard at the extension of Crown Drive and a traffic signal at Harbor View Drive will be made by the City Council after more detailed design studies have been made; and adopt Resolution No. 92 -29, certifying Final EIR No. 150 and: (a) Make the findings contained In the Statement of Findings and Facts (Exhibit A of the Resolution); and (b) Find that all feasible measures to eliminate or reduce the significant effects of the project have been incorporated as mitigation measures Identified in the Final RIR; and (c) Find that although the Final EIR identifies certain unavoidable significant environmental effects that will result if the project is constructed, all feasible mitigation measures to reduce these significant effects have Volume 46 - Page 125 MINUTES MacArthr B1 Wdng COUNCIL MEMBERS • Motion All Ayes Motion All Ayes • X X CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES April 13, 1992 1011i been incorporated into the MacArth project, and the remaining Bl Wdng unavoidable significant effects, when balanced against the facts set forth in the Statement of Overriding Considerations (Exhibit H of the Resolution), are acceptable; and (d) Find that the facts set forth in the Statement of Findings and Facts and the Statement of Overriding Considerations are true and are supported by substantial evidence in the record, including Final EIR No. 150; and (e) Find that Final EIR No. 150 Volume 46 - Page 126 and the certifying resolution reflect the independent judgement of the City Council and were considered prior to approval of the project; and (f) Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program contained in Exhibit C of the Resolution. 5. Mayor Sansone opened the public hearing GS concerning CITY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS (44) WASTE ELEMENT (HHVR). Report from the General Services Director. Hearing no one wishing to address the Council, the public hearing was closed, and motion was made to accept the preliminary draft Household Hazardous Waste Element. E. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. F. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following actions were taken, except for those items removed: 1. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: Pass to second reading on April 27, 1992 (a) Proposed ORDINANCE MO. 92 -9, Ord 92 -9 being. Veh /Trfc (85) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ADDING SECTION 12.66.082 TO THE Volume 46 - Page 126 • • WY Me) Ai I pu Of I;I0 )DE".01 April 13, 1992 NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION OF VEHICLE CODE TO PRIVATE STREETS IN THE TERRACES OF CORONA DEL MAR DEVELOPMENT. [Report from Public Works /Traffic Engineering] Schedule for public hearing on April 27, 1992 - (b) Removed from the Consent Calendar (refer to agenda item G. 4 for Council action). 2. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION: (a) Resolution No. 92 -30 requiring owners of property located in ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 62 to be prepared to receive service from wire - serving public utilities by April 27, 1992; and ordering public utilities to discontinue service to any property which has not been so prepared by that date. [Report from the Public Works Department] (b) Resolution No. 92 -31 setting the ration level to 103 below the Base Year Allocations by implementing the Phase I provisions of Ordinance 91 -17; declaring and affirming that the drought is not over; authorizing staff to implement the Phase I Water Conservation and Rationing Restrictions; and authorizing staff to have the ocean front showers on public beaches reactivated during the summer months. [Attached w /report from Utilities Department] 3. CONTRACTS /ACRE611SNTS: 4. (a) Removed from the Consent Calendar (refer to agenda item G. 2 for Council action). - For referral as indicated: (a) To Historical Preservation Ad Hoc Committee for response, letter from Jennie V. (Mrs. 0. W. "Dick ") Richard with DONATION OF MARLIN SCULPTURE to the City. (b) To Marine Department for reply, letter of complaint from Robert D. Moran, Orange, concerning NEWPORT DUNES policy on entry /exit fees. (c) To Public Works /Traffic Engineering Department for reply, letter from Frank L. Swan, Inc., protesting the "NO LEFT TURN" SIGNAL AT MACARTHUR COURT STREET. Volume 46 - Page 127 MINUTES I Shia' Utilities/ Asmt Dist 62 Res 92 -30 (89) Utilities/ Ration Lvl Res 92 -31 (89) Historical Pres Ad Hoc Cmte (24) Marine Dpt (51) PW /Trfc (85) A4,11 LeM= aw :;x � • • , CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES April 13. 1992 (d) To Utilities Department for UtiI inclusion in the records, letter (89) from State Department of Conservation, Division of Oil and Gas regarding the Newport Beach Lease for VEST NEWPORT FIELD - 1992 ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION. (e) To Utilities Department for Util response, letter from Newport Pier (89) Association with suggestions for COLOR OF LIGHT STANDARDS AND BOLLARDS in the Newport Pier area. 5. COMMUNICATIONS - For referral to the City Clerk for inclusion in the records: None. 6. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES - For denial and (36) confirmation of the City Clerk's referral to the claims adjuster: (a) Atilla Earazz alleging damages to Kara vehicle as a result of City Refuse Truck backing into claimant's vehicle on January 15, 1992 on Santa Ana Street. 2THIT2 ties (b) Lynne M. Beaumont alleging damages Beaumont to vehicle in November, 1991 as a result of front wheel dropping into hole approximately 1 -1/2 feet deep (at Via Mentone and Via Lido Saud) caused by Raymor Electric doing work for City in the area. (c) Ross and Marian Canon alleging Canon damage to vehicle on March 26, 1992 at Jamboree and Bison Avenue, as a result of being struck by City Police car. (d) Tinh The Duong alleging personal Duong injuries and damage to his vehicle as a result of accident with City truck at Jamboree and South Main on March 3, 1992. (e) Edward J. Estrada alleging his Estrada parked vehicle was hit by City truck on 1526 Placentia, Costa Mesa on March 27, 1992. (f) Jack C. Evans alleging personal Evans injuries as a result of trip and fall in hole on sidewalk on Lido Isla/Via Lido Soud on January 3, 1992, caused by negligence on the part of Raymor Electric under contract with City. (g) Jan Hanigan alleging damage to Hanigan vehicle as a result of hitting pothole in the street at MacArthur Boulevard, near Bison Avenue on February 13, 1992, as well as claiming loss of two day's work. (h) David Moss for monetary damages as Moss a result of allegedly being falsely arrested /detained by the Police Department on April 1, 1992 and released on April 2, 1992. Volume 46 - Page 128 0 • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Yl U111 I April 13, 1992 Y kira M Paula J. Olivier alleging personal Olivier injuries as a result of trip and fall on sidewalk due to debris and sap from tree trimming conducted earlier in the day near Studio Cafe, Corona del Mar on November 15. 1991. (j) Mary Jane Rusts (employee) seeking IRentz reimbursement of attorney fees incurred as a result of "unwarranted" disciplinary action. (k) State Farm Insurance Co. for State Farm/ Kathleen Paradis alleging personal Paradis injuries and damage to vehicle as a result of being struck by City automobile at Atlanta Avenue, Huntington Beach on December 23, 1991. (1) Chriss V. Street alleging damage to vehicle as a result of hitting unmarked dip at s/w corner Jamboree Road and Pacific Coast Highway on March 11, 1992. (m) Red Stuka for reimbursement due to property damage to unclog drains allegedly due to roots blocking drain at 302 Marguerite Avenue, Apartment A, Corona del Mar on January 12 and 18, 1992. (n) Martha Szwarocky alleging injuries as a result of tripping over City hose which was negligently placed on public sidewalk at intersection of Park Avenue and North Bay Front on December 27, 1991. For rejection: (o) Late claim of Lucky Stores, Inc. for Thomas Alongi alleging damage to vehicle as a result of accident with City truck at Harbor Boulevard and 55 Freeway, on April 26, 1991. 7. SMIXONS AND COMPLAINTS - For denial and confirmation of the City Clerk's referral to the claims adjuster: (a) Laois Coodman, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 662659. Claim was denied by City Council on January 14, 1991. (b) Brandon Hawkins and Michael Smyth, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 684331. Claim was denied by City Council on January 13, 1992. (c) Jacqueline R. Schwalbe for wage loss, hospital and medical expenses, etc., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 684389. Claim was denied by City Council January 13, 1992. Volume 46 - Page 129 Street Stuka Szwarocky Lucky Stores/ Alongi Goodman Hawkins/ Smyth Schwalbe • • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH I'\'S'\ \\\�� \\ April 13, 1992 MINUTES INM (66) Policy (69) PW /Santiago Dr/Irvine/ Tustin C -2641 (38) Irvine/ Santiago Imprvms/ 16th C -2641 (38) Seashore ,Dr /Prpty (73) Resub 936 (84) S. REQUEST TO APPROVE/FILL PERSONNEL VACANCIES: (Report from the City Manager) (a) Two Firefighters, Fire Department. (b) Two Fire Captains, Fire Department. (c) One Equipment Operator I, Parks Division. (d) Removed from the Consent Calendar (refer to agenda item G. 1 for Council action). 9. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS - For Council information and approval: (a) Report from General Services Director recommending adoption of Council Policy L -17, ADOPT -A -BRACH PROGRAM. 10. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULING - May 11, 1992: (a) NOTICE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CORES, GUTTERS AND DRIVEWAY APPROACH ALONG SANTIAGO DRIVE BETWEEN IRVINE AVENUE AND TUSTIN AVENUE (CONTRACT NO. 2641) under the procedure of Chapter 27 of the Improvement Act of 1911. [Report from the Public Works Department] 11. IRVINE AVENUE AT SANTIAGO DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVRMKNTS AND IRVINE AVENUE REHABILITATION BETWEEN 16TH STREET AND SANTIAGO DRIVE (C -2641) - Accept the work; authorize the City Clark to file a Notice of Completion and release the bonds 35 days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance with applicable portions of the Civil Code. Report from the Public Works Department] 12. RELOCATION OF SEASHORE DRIVE CUL -DE -SAC - Uphold staff's recommendation to accept the Quitclaim Deed from the Orange County Flood Control District. [Report from the Public Works Department] 13. RESUBDIVISION NO. 936 - Accept the public improvements constructed in conjunction with Resubdivision No. 936, located at 2612 - 2616 Ocean Boulevard, between Dahlia Avenue and Fernleaf Avenue, in Corona del Mar; authorize the City Clerk to release the Faithful Performance Surety (cash deposit in the amount of $2,200.00, deposited into Account No. 02- 710 -00 on April 29, 1991, from Roy Ward of 2614 Ocean Boulevard, Corona del Mar); and release the Labor and Materials Surety (cash deposit in the amount of Volume 46 - Page 130 INM (66) Policy (69) PW /Santiago Dr/Irvine/ Tustin C -2641 (38) Irvine/ Santiago Imprvms/ 16th C -2641 (38) Seashore ,Dr /Prpty (73) Resub 936 (84) • • • w V CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 13, 1992 MINUTES Im 303 43rd St /Canal Tr Imprvm (65) Central Library C -2778 (38) Wtr Mn Instl WCH /Orng CC Sailg /Rowg C -2888 (38) 701 Kings Rd Encrchms (65) Special Events (27) Apl 92 -038 Apl 92 -086 $2,200.00, deposited into Account No. 02- 710 -00 on April 29, 1991, from Roy Ward of 2614 Ocean Boulevard, Corona del Mar) in six months provided no claims have been filed. [Report from the Public Works Department] 14. AGREEMENT FOR NONSTANDARD IMPR09ffiNTS AT 303 43rd STREET, CANAL TRACT (Robert Jessen - Owner) - Approve an Agreement for Nonstandard Improvements for a wood pile retaining wall, sunken wood deck and concrete block wall which encroach at the northeasterly corner and the northwesterly corner, respectively, of 303 43rd Street; authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement; and record the agreement with the Orange County Recorder. [Report from the Public Works Department] 15. CENTRAL LIBRARY (C -2778) - Approve the plans and specifications; and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be received by 11:00 a.m. on May 21, 1992. [Report from the Public Works Department] 16. WATER NA TiI INSTALLATIONS ON WEST COAST HIGHWAY FOR THE ORANGE COAST COLLEGE SAILING 6 ROWING CENTER (CONTRACT NO. 2888) - Accept the work; authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion and release the bonds 35 days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance with the California Civil Code, provided no claims have been filed. Report from the Utilities Department] 17. AGREEMENT FOR NONSTANDARD IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY SEWER EASEMENT AT 701 KINGS ROAD - Approve a Nonstandard Encroachment Agreement for maintenance and replacement responsibility of certain nonstandard encroaching improvements within the City's sever easement; and direct the City Clerk to have the Agreement recorded with the Orange County Recorder. [Report from the Utilities Department] 18. SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATIONS - Uphold staff'a recommendation to approve the following applications, subject to conditions listed in the staff report. (Report from Revenue Manager/Finance Department) (a) Application No. 92 -038, California State Chili Championship to conduct a chili cookoff with outdoor amplified sound, Friday, May 22, 1992, from 4:00 - 10:00 p.m., at the Dune's Aquatic Park. (b) Application. No. 92 -086, Balboa Committee of Orange County Philharmonic Society's use of amplified sound in a residential area at 2112 East Balboa Boulevard, Saturday, June 6, 1992, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Volume 46 - Page 131 Im 303 43rd St /Canal Tr Imprvm (65) Central Library C -2778 (38) Wtr Mn Instl WCH /Orng CC Sailg /Rowg C -2888 (38) 701 Kings Rd Encrchms (65) Special Events (27) Apl 92 -038 Apl 92 -086 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH \ ��,�t April 13, 1992 ROLL CFL.L • • Motion All Ayes • MINUTES INiEX L11 L12 L ?ern -617 Bus 3y 21 ipt chg Stdy (c) Application No. 92 -090, Book -A- Apl Look's Anniversary ,Party with amplified sound, Saturday, April 26, 1992, from 12 Noon to 6:00 p.m. at 324 North Newport Boulevard. (d) Application No. 92 -111, Big Canyon Apl 92- Country Club's fireworks display with outdoor amplified sound on July 4, 1992, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Big Canyon Golf Course. (e) Application No. 92 -112, American Apl 92- Legion Post 291 - Removed from the Consent Calendar (refer to agenda item G. 3, and page 137 for final Council action). 19. ORANGE COUNTY TAXI - Uphold staff's 0/C Tax recommendation to approve request to (27) increase by five (S) the number of taxicabs Orange County Taxi operates in the City. Report from the Revenue Manager, Finance Department] 20. HARBOR PERMIT APPLICATION 124 -617 TO Harbor REVISE THE FLOATS BAYWARD OF 617 LIDO Apl 124 P PARR DRIVE- Uphold staff's recommendation to approve the application, subject to conditions listed in the staff report for 701 Lido Park Drive Partnership. [Report from the Marine Department] 21. BUDGET AMENDMENTS - For approval: (40) BA -047, $8,000 - Decrease in Reserve for Tennis Courts and Increase in Budget Appropriations to resurface tennis courts; Parks, Beaches and Recreation - Self Supporting Fund. BA -048, $800 - Decrease in Reserve for Surfboards and increase in Budget Appropriations to purchase Summer Surfboards; Parks, Beaches and Recreation -Self Supporting Fund. BA -049, $93,313 - Transfer in Budget Appropriations to provide funding for a professional services agreement (Robert Bain, William Frost and Associates) to prepare a preliminary design study for street improvements In the BALBOA Balboa BUSINESS DISTRICT; Irvine /Santiago Dist St Intersection - General Fund. [Memorandum C -2904 from the Public Works Department] (38) C. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: x 1. Notion was made to delete from the Personn Request to fill Personnel Vacancies (66) list, one Utility Specialist, Utilities Department. This position was approved on the March 23, 1992. 2. Report from the Public Works Department PW /PCH/ recommending approval of Engineering B1 Intr Agreement with IVA for PACIFIC COAST Imprvm HIGHWAY/NEWPORT BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE (74) IMPROVEMENT STUDY. Volume 46 - Page 132 L11 L12 L ?ern -617 Bus 3y 21 ipt chg Stdy COUNCIL MEMBERS :i4 !; Motion • Motion x Ayes x x x Noes x x x All Ayes • Motion x 0 Motion Ayes Noes CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH X I X I X I X I X I X April 13, 1992 Council Member Plummer commended the Public Works Department for their aggressive pursuit to plan and refine our circulation infrastructure. Ordinarily she is very supportive of staff effort, but this is one time that she does not agree to spending more money to conduct a $100,000 study for the Arches Interchange. Therefore, motion was made to deny the proposed funding for an interchange study for the following reasons: The improvements to be studied have just been completed, and these improvements were based on previous studies; and particularly about spending that kind of money studying the merge of a recently constructed offramp In PCH that the City has wanted for many many years; and further, that the City reduce the scope of the study and the expense to include only to 1) implementing a proposed bike path; 2) utilise the vacant property across from the Arches Restaurant in some meaningful manner; and 3) doing the landscaping. Discussion ensued, wherein substitute motion was made to approve Engineering Agreement with IVA for Pacific Coast Highway /Newport Boulevard Interchange Improvement Study, which motion FAILED. Upon further discussion, and no objections from Council Member Plummer, her original motion was amended to have staff re- evaluate the Pacific Coast Highway/Newport Boulevard Intercbanga Improvement Study. Special Events Application No. 92 -123 - American Legion Post 291 Chili Cookoff with outdoor amplified sound at 215 15th Street, Saturday, April 18, 1992, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 P.M. Discussion ensued, wherein motion was made to approve the chili cookoff fundraiser, but to not allow parking in the City park. Bill Vonesch, 110 Via Orvieto, Vice President of the Corporate Board of the American Legion, addressed the Council and asked for clarification of the motion, wherein, he advised that in previous years similar parking had been allowed for City sponsored functions. Council Member Hart explained that the Legion does have parking on -site, and there are certain restraints put on all buildings in the City. She suggested that additional parking be requested from the adjacent church, but that no parking is permitted on the City parks as this would set a precedent, and that this is the first time that such a request has come before the City Council. Substitute motion was made to allow the American Legion Post 291 Chili Cookoff to take place as requested, and to be allowed to park on the City park, which motion FAILED. Volume 46 - Page 133 ITOG In Npt B1 Interchg Stdy Special Events Apl 92 -123 American Legion (27) COUNCIL MEM1*RS All Ayes • • Motion All Ayes • x MINUTES April 13, 1992 The main notion was voted on and carried. Council Member Hedges asked to be excused for now, as he needs a formal ruling from the Fair Political Practices Commission before he can participate in the next item. 4. Report from the Deputy City Manager Bus Lic/ regarding proposed ORDINANCE, being, Short Term AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Rentals OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH (27) AMENDING CHAPTER 5.04.030, 5.04.105, AND ADDING CHAPTER 5.95 Marine Dpt/ TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING Catalina REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF Pasngr Sry SHORT TERM LODGING UNITS WITHIN (51) RESIDENTIAL ZONES. Gil Foerster, 2011 Kings Road, Realtor, addressed the Council concerning the short term rentals, adding that there is a need for some control of the tenants during the summer as well as in the winter. He feels that the proposed ordinance is flawed and cumbersome. He advised that the staff doesn't have the experience in dealing with the rentals, landlords, and tenants to arrive at a workable solution, and he recommends that the ordinance in its proposed form should be corrected, modified or deleted. He also advised that the proposed ordinance has little or no changes in it from the preliminary draft that was reviewed and discussed at the meeting of February 11. Some of the concerns that he has with the proposed ordinance are . "the ordinance was developed and reviewed with representatives from both homeowners associations, realtors, the City Attorney, the Police Department, the Revenue Manager assisted in the effort..." He stated that it was developed by staff and reviewed by staff without a lot of input from people in the Realtor community, the owners and the homeowners associations. Discussion ensued, wherein, Mr. Foerster advised that the ordinance imposes regulations that the owners cannot control. Notion was made to postpone first reading of the ordinance for two weeks, see if staff can come back with some changes, and shorten the amnesty period. H. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None. I. CONTINUED BUSINESS: 1. Memorandum from the City Attorney Marine Dpt/ requesting action on CATALINA PASSENGER Catalina SERVICE APPLICATION be deferred. Pasngr Sry (51) Volume 46 - Page 134 COUNCIL MEIM13EIS Motion All Ayes X CITY OF NEWP0RT BEACH Motion Ayesx l x l x l x l I x I x Abstaine x • Motion All Ayes • X April 13, 1992 Notion was made to defer action to April 27, 1992, on subject application of Catalina Passenger Service. 2. Report from the Planning Department regarding the AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR THE PREPARATION OF OLD NEWPORT BOULEVARD SPECIFIC AREA PLAN. Letter from Richard A. Higbie requesting that he be considered as a member of the subject ad hoc committee. Notion was made to defer appointments to Nay 11, 1992. J. CURRENT BUSINESS: 1. Report from the Planning Department regarding VARIANCE NO. 1154, a request to clarify and interpret Condition of Approval No. 7 of the previously approved Variance No. 1154 which permitted: the construction of a second floor addition to a single family dwelling which exceeded 1.5 times the buildable area of the site; and permitted the waiver of one of the required off - street parking spaces. The previous approval also included a modification to the Zoning Code so as to allow various front, aide and rear yard encroachments associated with the second floor addition. The current discussion involves a request to clarify and interpret the condition of approval which prohibited the construction of a fence, building or other obstruction higher than 6 inches in the side yard setback adjacent to the alley. Council was advised that a letter was received from appellant Bill Maxwell, requesting that this item be deferred to April 27, 1992, because he cannot be present tonight. Upon recommendation of the City Manager, the action on the foregoing item will be incorporated in one notion with J. 2. MINUTES Old Npt Bl Spcfc Area Pln Ad Hoc Cmte (24) Variance 1154 (91) 2. Report from the Public Works Department Collins Av/ concerning letter from Mr. Ralph Miller, Balboa is protesting the placement of an C -2866 electrical service pedestal at 600 -1/2 (38) South Bay Front (COLLINS AVENUE STORM DRAIN AND BALBOA ISLAND ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 2866). Notion was made to defer action to the meeting of April 27, 1992 for agenda items J. 1 and J. 2, as requested. 3. Supplemental Agenda from the City Attorney recommending the City Council take action on the items listed in the Supplemental Agenda after the regular Agenda was posted. Volume 46 - Page 135 Dvlpm Agm C -2823 (38) CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS ROLL L \\ \ \�� \\ April 13, 1992 Mot iOYi All Ayes • MINUTES INDEX Library Dvlpm Agm Ord 92 -10 Library Dvlpm Agm 4 Ord 92 -11 X Notion was made to take the following actions: ACTION 1: A. The Council Agenda was posted at approximately 1:00 a.m. on April 9, 1992; B. Due to conditions unacceptable to the City and The Irvine Company, the Library Development Agreement and LCP Amendment No. 24 were withdrawn from Coastal Commission consideration at approximately 11:30 a.m., on April 9, 1992. C. The Council needs to take action on the items listed in the Supplemental Agenda so that plans for construction of the new central library remain on schedule. ACTION 2• Introduce the ordinances described in the Supplemental Agenda and schedule those ordinances and the related resolutions for public hearing and adoption on April 27, 1992: 1. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - Schedule for public hearing on April 27, 1992. A. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 92- 10, being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 91 -46 AND APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 4 TO FACILITATE THE LIBRARY EBCHANGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND THE IRVINE COMPANY (DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT) B. Proposed ORDINANCE MO. 92- 11, being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 91 -47 (CORPORATE PLAZA WEST PC TEST) 2. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULING FOR APRIL 27, 1992: A. LCP Land Um Plan Amendment No. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach rescinding Resolution No. 92 -03 (LCP Amendment No. 24) Volume 46 - Page 136 INDEX Library Dvlpm Agm Ord 92 -10 Library Dvlpm Agm 4 Ord 92 -11 �� • ion x s x x x x Noes x x x Motion x All Ayes • 1T s April 13, 1992 iy B. Amendment No. 755. A Library proposed amendment to the Dvlpm Civic Plaza Planned Agm Community Development Plan so as to permit 30,000 square feet of additional office development transferred from Corporate Plaza West. ACTION 3• Authorize the Mayor and City Clark to execute amendments to the . Library Exchange Agreement and Library Transfer Agreement. 3. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDUL33C FOR APRIL 27, 1992: REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY RECOMMENDING AMENDMENTS TO THE LIBRARY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND LIBRARY TRANSFER AGREEMENT. The proposed amendments will authorize the transfer of 30,000 square feet of entitlement from Newport Village to Civic Plaza as opposed to Corporate Plaza West and authorize the closure of escrow upon execution by the City of the amended Exchange and Transfer Agreements. Council Member Hedges made a motion to Rpecial reconsider the American Legion Post 291 Events Special Events Application. Ap 92 -112 Notion was made to allow parking on the (27) grassy area for the above application, on a one -time basis. Meeting adjourned at 1:15 a.m., April 14, 1992 in memory of Eleanore L. Hastings, who recently passed away, to 4:00 p.m., April 20, 1992 to discuss "Meet and Confer" process. The agenda for this meeting was posted on April 9, 1992 at 8:40 a.m. , on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. Volume 46 - Page 137 x 4y Y%