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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/08/1996 - Regular MeetingROLL CALL 0 Present Excused Motion All Ayes Motion All Ayes P � �J CITY OF NEWPORT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING PLACE: Council Chambers BEACH MINUTES H W ?Awwo p N W P Ma W } g w 2 U >� °¢ U X TIME: 7:00 p.m. DATE: January 8, 1996 I CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 a.m. (Refer to separate agenda from City Attorney] CLOSED SESSION REPORT PRESENTED: None RECESSED AT 6:50 P.M. RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. for regular meeting. The City was presented with a lithograph of the Balboa Pavilion by a representative of the Fritz Duda Company who noted the picture is personally signed and from a limited edition. Mayor Pro Tern Debay presented a Proclamation of Appreciation to Wanda Raggio for 15 years of dedicated City Service as City Clerk and wishing her a happy and healthy retirement. Mayor Pro Tern Debay recognized and introduced LaVonne Harkless, the new City Clerk who will begin work on January 15, 1996. Council Member Edwards presented Certificate of Appreciation to Tom Naughton, accompanied by his wife, Jean, for their many hours of volunteer service in reviewing the Measure "S" petitions regarding a possible airport solution. Mr. Edwards also congratulated the Naughton on their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. Edwards further expressed appreciation to the other individuals who gave of their time to the Measure "S" issue. Council Member O'Neil commended Richard Luehrs and Rush Hill of the Chamber of Commerce, and Rosalind Williams of the Newport Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau, who were instrumental in having Newport Beach as the headquarters for Northwestern University for the 1996 Rose Bowl festivities. x x x x x ROLL CALL x x x Reading of Minutes of Meeting of December 11, 1995, was waived, approved as written, and ordered filed. x Reading In full of all ordinances and resolutions under consideration was waived, and City Clerk was directed to read by titles only. MATTERS WHICH A COUNCIL MEMBER WOULD LIKE STAFF TO REPORT ON AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING: Council Member Waft requested staff contact other cities and report back with a proposed policy regarding the displacement and treatment of animals when new developments occur, such as the Castaways. Volume 50 - Page 1 NDEX ROLL CALL Motion All Ayes CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ,'J, N l } w W January 8, 1996 W Z M4=U X M = >f- 0 F- q W W O J Q O Wg2UC73 MATTERS WHICH A COUNCIL MEMBER MAY WISH TO PLACE ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR ACTION AND STAFF REPORT: None. CONSENT CALENDAR . X The following Items were approved, except for those Hems removed: ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION_- Schedule for public hearing on January 22, 1996: 1. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 96 -1, AMENDING TITLE 20, CHAPTER 20.33 TO LIMIT AUTOMOBILE STORAGE, REPAIR, AND DETAILING USES WITHIN THE RSC, APF AND RMC DISTRICTS (PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT NO. 833). [Report from Planning Department] 2. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 96-2. AMENDING A PORTION OF DISTRICTING MAP NO. 31 ESTABLISHING A FRONT YARD SETBACK OF 33 FEET FROM THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED FRONT PROPERTY LINE ON LOT NO. 27, HAMPDEN ROAD, AS WELL AS AN EASTERLY SIDE YARD SETBACK OF )5 FEET (PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT NO. 838). [Report from Planning Department] RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION 3. Removed from the Consent Calendar. 4. Removed from the Consent Calendar. 5. Resolution No. 96 -3, ordering the SUMMARY VACATION AND ABANDONMENT of an unused easement for sewer purposes recorded on June 27, 1962 in Book 6159, Pages 460 -463 of Official Records located in Lot 169, Block 2 of Irvine Subdivision as shown on a map recorded in Book 1, Page 88 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County. California (City Clerk to send resolution to Orange County Recorder to be recorded). [Report from Public Works Department] CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS 6. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT with LaVonne Harldess. [Report from City Manager] 7. ELKS LODGE PARKING AGREEMENT. [Report from Assistant to the City Manager] Volume 50 - Page 2 MINUTES INDEX Ord 96 -1 Zoning (94) PCA 833 Ord 96 -2 Zoning (94) FaQ- FW-TciE:l Vacation Res 96 -3 (90) City Clerk C -3080 (38) Elks Lodge Pkg Agm C -1634 (38) ROLL CALL • L CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MTMTTFS H Z . pM O 3p�ggXOF WWOJIt w w W0-93 January 8, 1996 INDEX 8. PERSONNEL VACANCIES - [Report from (66) Administrative Services Director] 9. CLAIMS - For Denial by the City Manager. (3 6 ) Irving Burg alleging City sewer backup resulted in backup of toilet facilities on December 14, 1995, at 2301 Bayside Drive; seeking reimbursement of $129 for plumbing expenses. Tiffany and Chris Hawthorne (Application to Present Late Claim) alleging wrongful death of their father as a result of accident on February 10. 1995 at Irvine Avenue and Westcliff Drive. Neal Ellis alleging City tree roots caused damage to toilet drain at 621 Begonia Avenue on November 19, 1995. Richard Gregerson alleging personal injuries while riding his bicycle on Ford Road east of MacArthur Boulevard on June 5, 1995. George H. Jones alleging portion of supporting beam damaged by tractor while grading beach at area in front of 904 S. Bay Front on May 24, 1995; seeking reimbursement of $150. Dorothy L. Russell alleging personal injuries from trip and fall on December 17, 1995, as result of large crack in concrete on 116 Marine, Balboa Island. David Simmes alleging vehicle damage as a result of improper signage at Ford Road near Southern California Edison building on November 23, 1995. Valentine Vincent alleging personal injuries as a result of trip and fall over temporary roadway sign at PCH near Newport Classic Inn on October 27, 1995. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA - January 4, (68 ) 1996. 11. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULING: January 22, 1996 - Appeal of Marilyn Moore on USE PERMIT NO. 3571, U/P 3571 (Bricks Restaurant) John McLaughlin, Applicant. (B B ) Volume 50 - Page 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL "W W ? p cnn ¢Q0 a: ' WMMUQX W to W ° x w >F- � (r January 8, 1996 7�7� INDE 12. $EMS OPERATIONAL AREA AGREEMENT O/C Oper i PARTICIPATION - Designate the Mayor as the City's EMO /SEMS representative to the Orange County Operational C -3072 Area Council and the Mayor Pro Tern as the (3 8 ) alternate: designate the Fire and Marine Department Operations Deputy Chief as the City's representative to the Orange County Emergency Management Organization (OCEMO) and the Fire and Marine Department Training Battalion Chief as the alternate; and designate the Fire and Marine Department Operations Deputy Chief as the City's primary after hours /emergency contact person and the Police Department Watch Commander as the alternate. (Report from Fire and Marine Chief) 13. SALE OF FIRE ENGINE - Approve sale of City Vehicle GS 2420, a 1969 Fire Engine, to the CITY OF ENSENADA. (44 ) MEXICO for the sum of $5,000. [Report from General Services Director] 14. A- TROJAN DISPOSAL - Extend the date for A- Trojan GS to file its acceptance of the SOLID WASTE (4 4 ) FRANCHISE to December 15, 1995. [Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney] • 15. Removed from the Consent Calendar. 16. VIA LIDO WATER & SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT Via Lido PROJECT (CONTRACT NO. 3062) - Accept the work; Swr Mn Rp authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of C -3062 Completion and release the bonds 35 days after (3 8 ) the Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance with applicable portions of the Civil Code. [Report from Public Works Department] 17. GREEN ACRES RECLAIMED WATER PROJECT BONITA Green Acr CREEK PARK IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS Bonita Cr (CONTRACT NO. 3055) - Accept the work; authorize Park the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion and C -3055 release the bonds 35 days after the Notice of (3 8 ) Completion has been recorded in accordance with applicable portions of the Civil Code. [Report from Public Works Department] 18. MACARTHUR BOULEVARD WIDENING (CONTRACT MacArth B NO. 2825) SEGMENT 1 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY TO Wdng /Seg 1000 FEET NORTH OF SAN JOAQUIN HILLS ROAD - PCH Accept and authorize the Mayor and the City C -2825 Clerk to execute each of the following documents (38 ) • on behalf of the City: 1)Two Highway Easement Deeds, one Slope and Drainage Easement Deed, one Bike Trail and Pedestrian Easement Deed, and six Right -of -Entry Permits involving property affected by Segment 1 street construction; Volume 50 - Page 4 X kr--. Wtr/ 1cm es/ k ROLL CALL i CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES " W ZQwwo O te >- QQf9 W g w 2 U w >♦- °¢ U X January 8, 1996 INE 2)Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Bike Trail and Pedestrian Quitclaim Deed; and 3)direct the City Clerk to have the five Deeds recorded with the Orange County Recorder. [Report from Public Works Department] 19. YELLOW CAB EXPRESS - Uphold staff's Yellow C recommendation to approve the issuance of a (2 7 ) certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate the three vehicles listed on the attached application from Yellow Cab Express. [Memorandum from Revenue Manager] 20. BUDGET AMENDMENTS (40) BA -023, $10,000 - To hire technical and legal experts to study the IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT'S PROPOSAL to transfer reclaimed water to the BAY; City Attomey /Services - Professional & Technical. BA -024, $775,000 -To transfer various capital appropriations to reflect MID -YEAR PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS; General Fund/Various Cap Projects & Gas Tax Fund/Various Cap Projects. [Memorandum from Public Works Director] BA- 025, $4,490 - To appropriate unexpected donations from the NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION; Library Services - Administration /Office Equipment. [Memorandum from Community Services Director] BA -026, $1,618,961 - To provide for MID -YEAR REVENUE REVISION 1995 -96. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 3. Proposed Resolution approving a LEGISLATIVE Legislat ADVOCACY AGENDA FOR 1996. Advocacl (35) Tom Hyans, President, Central Newport Beach Community Association, addressed the Council and recommended the following revisions to the proposed policy: I. FINANCE 1. Objective: Seek new funding sources, protest existing revenues and pursue opportunities to mitigate the impact of the ever - increasing cost of novemment upon the taxpayers and business community of Newport Beach. (d) Support measures which ensure the retention of existing local, legal revenue .... I Volume 50 - Page 5 EX :ab :ive ROLL CALL • • ion Ayes CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MTNTTTFIR �J� Lj Z O M 3 A W } cc M mmuuC9x w X W > O � F- January 8, 1996 INDEX II. REGIONAL GOVERNANCE I. Objective: Promote opportunities for regional cooperation that do not infringe on local areas of authority without offsettina fiscal benefit. (c) Oppose measures that create or grant ..... clearly local concerns without offsetting fiscal benefit. IV. AIRPORT Add: ldl Support measures limiting the phvsical airport (runways, oatesi to those existent at 12/31/95 The City Manager referenced a Supplemental Report on this subject that discusses an amendment to the Coastal Act of 1976 which would result in greater City autonomy for land use decisions in areas currently in the Coastal Zone, and recommended staff be authorized to pursue said amendment to the California Coastal Act (PRC, Division 20) to change the City's Coastal Boundary Zone as set forth in this report. Relative to the suggestions of Mr. Hyans, the City Manager indicated he had no objections to the proposed language. Council Member Glover referenced the NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph in the subject resolution, and suggested language be added whereby a copy of all letters written on City stationery be forwarded to City Council. She also asked for clarification of Item I (a) under TRANSPORTATION, wherein the City Manager noted this particular paragraph is a "very wide umbrella" and essentially it would indicate in the course of action in Sacramento that the City's position would be to support those issues which give the City the ability to finance either maintenance activities, widening activities, new construction, etc. x Hearing no further comments, motion was made Res 96 -1 by Council Member Edwards to adopt Resolution No. 96 -1, with the change suggested by Council Member Glover, and the proposed revisions recommended by Tom Hyans. Volume 50 - Page 6 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Ulf) i i►ti- MI ROLL CALL N ZXWM o U' � W A w W = 0 0 -J i January 8, 1996 INDEX • 4. Memorandum from Administrative Services Director Finance /Wtr relating to the CITY'S WATER REVENUE BONDS, Revenue Bonds SERIES 1994. (4 0 ) The City Manager noted that the subject staff report recommends that the City Council approve the subject resolution authorizing the replacement of the Water Revenue Bond Reserve Fund with a surety bond provided by AMBAC Indemnity Corporation, and authorizing the use of the funds to help construct the Groundwater Project. However, the "use of the funds to help construct the Groundwater Project" was not included in the recommendation on the agenda intentionally, as staff would like to make it clear that any funds which would be returned to the Water fund as a result of this action would go back to fund balance, and before any allocation of funds can take place it would need City Council approval. Motion x Council Member O'Neil stated that with the above Res 96 -2 All Ayes clarification, he would move to adopt Resolution No. 96 -2, as presented, relating to the CITY'S WATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1994, authorizing replacement of the Reserve Fund with a Surety Bond, and approving certain actions in connection therewith. 15. Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Rhine channel regarding TIDELANDS PROPERTY ALONG THE RHINE Tidelands CHANNEL, recommending City Manager be Property authorized to execute ACCEPTANCE OF QUITCLAIM (51) DEEDS from the County of Orange and the upland property owners and authorize the Fire /Marine Department to amend the existing Harbor Permits to add the 11 foot strip to the existing permits. Council Member O'Neil stated he removed this item from the Consent Calendar due to a conflict of interest and therefore, will be abstaining on the motion. Motion x Motion was made by Council Member Edwards to Ayes x x x x approve the recommended action. Abstained x • Volume 50 - Page 7 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH wkv) 1ILNtoIUDRi ROLL CALL rJi Z:KWQ o M W - ; w = u W 0H 3 January 8, 1996 INDEX • PUBLIC HEARINGS 21. Mayor Pro Tern Debay opened the public hearing GPA 95-1(A)/ regarding GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 95 -1 (A) LCPA 41 AND LCP AMENDMENT 41 (CALTRANS PROPERTIES) - Caltrans An amendment to the Land Use Element of the (45 ) General Plan and the Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan to: Redesignate a residual parcel located on the northeast comer of the intersection of Coast Highway and Superior Avenue from Governmental, Educational, and Institutional Facilities to Recreational and Environmental Open Space; add an area description for the Caltrans Residual Parcel; and increase the residential development allocation from the Caltrans West property by 8 dwelling units to a total of 160 dwelling units. Report from Planning Department. Patrick J. Alford, Senior Planner, stated the purpose of the proposed amendment to the Land Use Element and the Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan is to: 1) Redesignate a residual parcel located on the northeast comer of the intersection of Coast Highway and Superior Avenue from Governmental, Educational, and Institutional Facilities to Recreational and Environmental Open Space, 2) Add an area description for the Caltrans Residual Parcel, and 3) Increase the residential development allocation for the CalTrans West property by 8 dwelling units to a total of 160 dwelling units. Hearing no one wishing to address the Council, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Pro Tern Debay stated that the residents in West Newport have been pursuing this issue for a long time, and commended the staff for working with Caltrans in bringing this to such a good conclusion. Motion x Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Debay to Res 96 -4 All yes adopt Resolution No. 96 -4, approving General Plan Amendment 95 -1(A); and Resolution No. 96 -5, adopting Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 41. Volume 50 - Page 8 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL N z3 0WnX0 in M o9M w W X01-- UX January 8, 1996 INDEX • 22. Mayor Pro Tern Debay opened the public hearing CDBG FY1996 -7 regarding APPLICATION FOR FY 1996 -97 (87 ) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. Report from Planning Department. Craig Bluell, Principal Planner, stated that this hearing is at the beginning of the CDBG process and primarily an opportunity for the residents and other agencies who serve the community to come before a public body and state their needs. Phil Sansone, representing the Board of Directors, Friends of Oasis, stated that their organization is the support group for the City's senior citizens and have a membership of 5,000. Through their donations, they keep over 100 programs in operation at the Center. They do not canvass the entire City for funding, and operate by way of membership dues and donations. Their current budget is $198,000. He noted that 20% of the population in the City is seniors, and requested that if at all possible, low cost housing be provided • in this CDBG allocation. He also urged that support be given for expanding their caravan and shuttle service. Robert Weber, 420 Heliotrope Avenue, representing Orange County Homeless Issues Task Force, stated he concurred in the comments of Mr. Sansone regarding the need for affordable housing in the.City. He noted that in the past fourteen years, 44% of the City's CDBG funds have been allocated to land acquisition to assist developers in providing affordable housing. He stressed the need for housing units, and urged that adequate CDBG funds be set aside for this purpose. Debby O'Connor, Executive Director, FISH (Friends in Service to Humanity) Harbor Area, stated their organization has been in Newport Beach since 1968 and this past year they assisted 277 clients in the City in the area of homeless prevention. Approximately 200 of their volunteers are residents of Newport Beach. She described their programs and stated they also work closely with SPIN. She stated the needs they provide have increased, • and she is hopeful the City will continue to approve CDBG funding for their organization. Volume 50 - Page 9 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Muii�l�111i ROLL CALL N ZXWM OWA=UU3 W > W W 0o - January 8, 1996 INDEX • Zoe Simensen, 2185 Vista Entrada, President, CDBG Orange County Council on Aging - Long Term Care and Ombudsman Service Board of Directors, stated they have 836 residents in board and care and skilled nursing facilities that they monitor and serve. Their program includes regular and frequent unannounced visits to all facilities in the County, assistance to residents and families in selecting a long term care facility or a board and care assisted living facility. They also monitor resident complaints with investigation and resolution and the quality of care provided to the residents. The services they provide are critical, and she is hopeful their request for funding will be approved. Jean Wegener, 2108 Vista Entrada, Executive Director of SPIN (Serving People in Need), stated their organization meets the three goals outlined in the staff report, and that they provide moving costs for low income housing, suitable living environment through donated furniture, necessary household equipment, and personal counseling to individual families. They also provide economic opportunities through job referrals and access to job training programs. Eleven of their Board Members are residents of Newport Beach and the majority of their over 200 volunteers also reside in the City. Cathy Cook, representing Olive Crest, stated they provide care for abused, abandoned and neglected children. They currently have 22 group homes which consists of over 130 children and over 200 children in foster care. She thanked the Council for past funding, and stated their request this year is $10,000 which they hope to use for maintenance cost of their homes. Janine Limas, representing Interval Crisis Shelters, stated they operate three shelters and one outreach center. She described some of the new programs they provide such as legal advocacy, prevention and education. They are also going to be implementing a teen violence program and will be taking it into the schools. The need for their services is dramatically illustrated by statistics last year of the number of domestic violence calls. I Volume 50 - Page 10 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Mu i i►-14MV-015 ROLL CALL H Z owmMuum W 3 w >- January W 0 w 8, 1996 INDEX Melinda Guinaldo, 1981 Orchard Drive, Director, CDBG Assessment and Treatment Services Center (ATSC), stated they are a non - profit family counseling center which incorporated in 1972 and have been located in Newport Beach since that time. Their children are referred to them by either a school or law enforcement. They never charge a fee for their service and are 90% funded by the private sector. They are also providing intervention services at the elementary schools two days a week due to the Orange County Bankruptcy. Mr. Blue[[ addressed the Council again and stated that the applications for CDBG funding have been mailed to all interested agencies and are due back February 7. Staff will review these applications and make a recommendation to the City Council sometime in March. Motion x Hearing no other comments, the public hearing All Ayes was closed, and motion was made by Council Member O'Neil to direct staff to prepare the draft FY 1996 -97 CDBG APPLICATION for future citizen review and comment and City Council review and • approval. PUBLIC COMMENTS • Larry Rhinehart, Intergovernmental Affairs Director, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Diamond Bar, distributed an informational packet and updated the Council on their programs. He also stated his office was available to assist the City Council in any air quality issues that may be of concern to them. • Ron Kennedy, 550 Hazel Drive, read the contents of a letter he had received from the California Coastal Commission dated January 8, 1996 regarding Irvine Coast Local Coastal Program and the Toll Road issue on Newport Coast Drive. He requested the City Council set aside some time at future meeting for discussion of this item. • Susan Skinner, 2421 E. 16th Street, discussed the proposed IRWD's Water Wetlands Supply project and their desire to dump 5 million gallons a day of treated sewage into Upper Newport Bay. The City Council has • opposed this project and at the time that vote was taken, Mayor Hedges made a comment that the fixed costs that IRWD is paying for will be borne by others if IRWD is unable to withdraw the sewage that is now Volume 50 - Page 11 CITY OF NENPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL zXMQx0 O Q W >_ g w T U w U 3 January 8, 1996 INDEX going up to the Orange County Sanitation District, and • subsequently be allowed to go into the Bay. She verified this comment with the Sanitation District and found it to be true, and as a result, upward of $10 million will be distributed among the other people that use Orange County Sanitation District, including Newport Beach. Therefore, sewage fees will be increased. She requested the City Council notify other neighboring cities of this possible sewage increase, and to also lobby legislators to pass legislation preventing this discharge into the Bay. Bob Cuastin, 58 Beacon Bay, representing Defend the Bay Committee, distributed a copy of a letter from Richard M. Gersberg, Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego State University, regarding his comments to the Draft and Final EIR for the IRWD's proposed Wetlands Water Supply Project. He discussed the contents of the subject letter, particularly nitrate removal. He also stated that he has not had time to personally review the recent addendum to the EIR, but urged that the City Council lobby legislators regarding the dumping of raw sewage into the Bay as suggested by speaker Susan Skinner. • The City Attorney advised that on behalf of the City, his office sent a letter to IRWD today objecting to their use of the addendum process to expand the scope of the Wetlands Water Supply Project, and that copies of that letter will be distributed to the Council and Mr. Caustin. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 23. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 95 -67, Ord 95 -67 Solid Waste ADDING SECTION 12.63.070 (F) PERTAINING Franchise Fee TO FRANCHISE FEES FOR SOLID WASTE. (4 4 ) Recycled report dated December 11, 1995 from Assistant City Attorney. The City Manager noted that on November 27, 1995, the City Council adopted an Ordinance which requires Solid Waste Haulers operating in the City to obtain a franchise (Ordinance No. 95 -63). The City Council also adopted Ordinance No. 95- 64 which granted franchises to 14 Solid Waste Hauling businesses currently operating in the City. • The City Council directed staff to prepare a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 95-63 which would require the franchisee to include the Volume 50 - Page 12 CTY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL J W ?MWWO 8 o � X Wg2UUX }W M N M Ix w > °� F January 8, 1996 INDEX • franchise fee and the environmental liability fund fee on its invoices to its customers. The proposed Ordinance makes that amendment and was introduced on December 11, 1995. Motion x Hearing no comments, motion was made by Ayes x x x x Council Member Edwards to adopt Ordinance No. Abstained x 95 -67. 24. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 95 -68, Ord 95 -68 Parking Non - ADDING SECTION 12.40.055 REGULATING motorized THE PARKING OF SPECIFIC OVERSIZED AND Vehicles NON - MOTORIZED VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL (85) DISTRICTS AND RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 83-12. Recycled report dated December 11, 1995, from Traffic Affairs Committee. Letters requesting action be deferred; citing considerable hardship if the ordinance is adopted, and urging vote be delayed to give those affected to properly study, research and respond. . Lt. Tim Newman, Traffic Services Commander, advised that the existing Ordinance allows a person who owns a recreational vehicle to park on the street indefinitely in the City, and by moving the vehicle every three days, they avoid the 72 hour Ordinance regulating abandoned vehicles. He referenced his Supplemental report which noted that at the December 11, 1995 City Council meeting, the proposed Ordinance amending Section 12.40.055 of the Municipal Code regulating the parking of specific and oversized and non- motorized vehicles in residential districts was introduced and passed to second reading. Since that date, staff has become aware that certain crew cab pick -up trucks have four doors and are 20.8 feet long (without a rear bumper) which exceeds the 20 foot length limit in the proposed amended Ordinance. By modifying the proposed Ordinance to provide for a 22 foot length limit, these crew cab pick -ups would be exempted from the large vehicle Ordinance. An oversized motor vehicle is being defined in the new Ordinance as • 84 inches or more in width and more than 84 inches in height or more than 22 feet in length. He also recommended the following additional change to the subject document: Amend Section 12.40.055 G (1) to read, "Large motor vehicles parked for less than 24 consecutive hours and parked adjacent to the owner's residence for the purposes of loading and unloading." Volume 50 - Page 13 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL N Z3MAxo� o in M W A= W OU W - 3 January 8, 1996 INDEX The following persons addressed the Council in Non - motorized • opposition to the proposed Ordinance: Vehicles Bob Rossen, 216 36th Street Kenneth Q. Lindahl, 202 Grand Canal F.W. Shaw, 504 Fullerton Avenue Bob Calkins, 124 Crystal Avenue Donald Ramsay, 301 Enerd Avenue Herb Stricker, 300 E. Coast Highway Herbert Foss, 3901 Marcus Avenue Donald Bernhard, 227 Sapphire Street Some of the concems expressed by the above speakers were as follows: 1) the existing Ordinance regulating RV's is reasonable and should not be changed, but possibly better enforced; 2) provisions should be made in the proposed Ordinance to allow 72 hours for the loading and unloading, particularly since it takes 24 hours just to get the refrigeration units operable as well as to charge their batteries; 31 the proposed Ordinance should be taken under advisement until some of the RV community has met with the Traffic Affairs • Committee as well as the Police Department to discuss potential problems; and 4) people who own a motor home have paid a substantial fee to the State for their licenses and they should have as much right to store their vehicle on the street as any other person who leaves a vehicle on the street for more than 24 hours. The following persons appeared in favor of the proposed Ordinance as presented: Gary Shofstall, 3701 W. Balboa Boulevard Marsha Dossey, 109 26th Street Jeff Vieth, 2120 Aralia Street Terrie Beaver, 2207 Aralia Street Tom Peddit, Balboa Peninsula It was indicated by the above speakers that they felt: 1) the proposed 24 hour limit for loading and unloading was adequate, and that the Police Department should only enforce the Ordinance upon resident complaint, 2) the proposed Ordinance will eliminate the abuses that for so long have gone unaddressed, 3) recreational vehicles can cause a visibility problem, and . therefore, the safety issue should be considered, and 4) visiting recreational vehicles from another area should not be allowed to park in front of someone else's home and take up that resident's parking space. Volume 50 - Page 14 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL H Z3o p Q W > M w Qx0 2 U w CJ7 Cr January 8, 1996 INDEX Alberg Sandberg, 115 Crystal Avenue, indicated he Non - motorized was neither for nor against the proposed Vehicles Ordinance, but asked for clarification regarding boat trailers and items on top of vehicles, such as kayaks, to which staff responded. Steve Stafford, 3250 Broad Avenue, suggested staff investigate the possibility of Implementing some type of "exemption sticker" program for the RV owners who need to park in front of their home for loading and unloading for whatever period is necessary. He also suggested No Parking signs be posted on blind comers which would prevent large vehicles from causing a visibility problem. Council Member Waft stated that inasmuch as there has been some valid testimony regarding the proposed 24 hour loading and unloading issue, she felt that possibly staff should meet with the RV people to discuss this further. Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of an "exemption sticker" as suggested by Mr. Stafford, wherein Lt. Newman stated he felt this type of program could be handled by telephone from the RV owner to the Police Dispatcher, and indicated he would get together with the City Attorney to add the proper language to the proposed Ordinance. Motion x Hearing no further comments, motion was made All Ayes by Council Member 'Edwards, to direct staff to come back on January 22 with the additional language and amendments as discussed in the foregoing for re- Introduction of this Ordinance, and further, to delete reference to rescinding Ordinance No. 83 -12 in the title of the Ordinance as recommended by the City Attorney. CURRENT BUSINESS 25. Report from Assistant to the City Manager 0/C Council regarding ORANGE COUNTY COUNCIL OF of Govts GOVERNMENTS. (54 ) Peggy Ducey, Assistant to the City Manager, noted that after close evaluation over the past nine months, a Task Force of the Orange County • League of Cities and the Orange County City Managers' Association has endorsed the formation of the Orange County Association of Governments. The purpose of the Association is to formalize existing city /county relationships, and allow a unified voice to advocate for Orange Volume 50 - Page 15 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL H Z3Maxo� o Ln W W _ A_ January W U W 0 3 — - 8, 1996 INDEX • County interests on regional issues. Orange County O/C Council is now requesting support from cities by approving of Govts a formal resolution endorsing the creation of the Association. The Orange County League will be taking up this issue this Thursday evening. Rick Bishop, Regional Issues Consultant, Orange County League of Califomia Cities, gave an overview of the regional planning activities in the County to date, and the proposed Council of Government functions, as enumerated in a hand- out distributed to the City Council. Darryl Halls, Legislation and Policy Development, Orange County League of California Cities, summarized the COG benefits identified by City Managers and League's Executive Steering Committee as follows: 1) Formalizes RAPC (or variation); improves OC standing in communicating within southern California Region. 2) Proposed COG's, allows for true subregional consensus- building on wide range of activities. 3) Provides needed forum of elected officials for real restructuring examination /discussions to occur. 4) Achieves significant costs savings by coordinating on issues and activities of common concern. 5) Moves Cities to forefront in addressing OC regional /subregional issues. Mayor Pro Tern Debay stated that she has been a part of this process inasmuch as she is the City's SCAG representative and sits on RAPC, and has seen the work that has been put into this proposal. She noted that participating jurisdictions would not have additional funding requirements, and that League staff which now provides support to RAPC would continue as staff to the Association. Discussion ensued regarding the difficulties in • "getting things done" because of too many public agencies within the County and the conflict between those agencies, and it was indicated that COG will be looking at consolidating some of these organizations in this process in hopes of providing more effective public service. Volume 56 - Page 16 ROLL CALL on Ayes Motion All. Ayes 0 Motion All Ayes Motion All Ayes CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES W ? O M CE Q Wg2UUX >- (r W W 0 W O w >F °� January 8, 1996 T IND x Council Member Glover stated that she has enjoyed her relationship with the League since being elected to the City Council and has met a number of other Council Members throughout the County. She stated it has been a great learning experience for her, and as a result, she respects what other cities are doing. She also feels this proposal will serve a positive function, and therefore, made a motion to adopt Resolution No. Res 96 -1 96 -6, supporting the formation of on Orange County Council of Government. CONTINUED BUSINESS 26. Memorandum from Assistant City Manager, Balboa Planning and Building regarding BALBOA Plannin< PENINSULA PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Advisor: (24) X Motion was made by Council Member Edwards to adopt Resolution No. 96 -7, extending the term of Res 96- the BALBOA PENINSULA PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE to April 30, 1996; and defer appointments to the following vacancies on the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE to January Economi 22,1996: Cmte Local Organtzation Representatives: Representative from Newport-Mesa Assn. Realtors City Business Districts Representatives: Representative from Cannery Village 27. Representatives to JOINT GOVERNMENTAL Jt. Govi COMMITTEES. Cmte s X Motion was made by Council Member O'Neil to confirm appointment of City Manager or his designee (Non - Council Member) to Orange County Vector Control District Board of Trustees. 28. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEES. CAC x Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Debay to confirm the following: Bicycle Trails Citizens Advisory Committee (District 1) Mayor Hedges' appointments deferred to January 22, 1996 (District 2) Mayor Pro Tern Debay's reappointment of Val Skoro and Cindy Gittlemqn. Volume 50 - Page 17 EX >nsla f CmtE Dev �rnmtl ROLL CALL Ll 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES H WQQU zawwo p in � Wq=U0X w w >� °¢ January 8, 1996 INE (District 3) Council Member Glover's appointments CAC deferred to January 22, 1996. (District 4) Council Member Edwards' reappointment of Eugene Kaliher and Robert Sattler. (District 5) Council Member Watt's remaining appointment deferred to January 22, 1996. (District 6) Council Member O'Neil's reappointment of Norman Moyer and appointment of Stanley Bercovitz- Environmental Quality Affairs Citizens Advisory Committee (District 1) Mayor Hedges' appointments deferred to January 22, 1996. (District 21 Mayor Pro Tem Debay's appointment of Tina Siemons and Leslie Alpert. (District 3) Council Member Glover's reappointment of Susan Hogan and Ed Hepner. (District 5) Council Member Waft's appointment of Ben Schmid. (District 6) Council Member O'Neil's reappointment of Nancy Gardner and appointment of Allen Murray. Harbor Qualify /Citizens Advisory Committee (District 1) Mayor Hedges' appointment deferred to January 22, 1996. (District 2) Mayor Pro Tern Debay's reappointment of Susan Leifer. (District 3) Council Member Glover's reappointment of Arthur Lewis. (District 6) Council Member O'Neil's reappointment of Miriam Mayell. i Volume 50 - Page 18 IEX CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL rJi Z3waxo� o o W;= >- w u 3 w 0 January 8, 1996 INDEX • Meeting adjourned at 10 p.m., in memory of Bob Moody, retired Naval Reserve Commander and long time resident of Newport Beach, active in civic and political affairs, who passed away on December 16, 1995. The agenda for this meeting was posted on January 4, 1996 at 8:15 a.m., on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk: 9 • Volume 50 - Page 19