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City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
February 22, 1999 - 7:00 p.m.
STUDY SESSION - 4:00 p.m. [Refer to separate minutes]
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT PRESENTED - Mayor O'Neil announced that the
matter entitled Aghdas Ghotbi v. City of Newport Beach, was settled for a total of
$175,000.00.
RECESSED AND RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL
Present: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, Noyes, Mayor O'Neil
Absent: None
Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Pro Tem Thomson.
• Invocation by Reverend Robert Parry (retired).
MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A
FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION. ACTION OR REPORT
(NON- DISCUSSION ITEM):
Council Member Debay announced that the meeting to discuss the
possibility of undergrounding utilities in the West Newport area will
take place during the City Council's Study Session on March 8, 1999.
Council Member Ridgeway announced that a review of the Parks,
Beaches & Recreation Commission's decision regarding the hours of
lighting at Lincoln Field would not take place at the current meeting.
Council Member Noyes complimented the entire City staff for their
extra effort during the City Manager selection process. He stated that
the City Council would be conducting second interviews with the top
three candidates on February 23, 1999.
CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF MINUTES /ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING (GOAL
• SETTING CONFERENCE) OF JANUARY 30, 1999; ADJOURNED
REGULAR MEETING (CLOSED SESSION) OF FEBRUARY 2, 1999;
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING (STUDY SESSION) OF
FEBRUARY 8, 1999; AND REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8,
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1999. Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written and order filed.
2. READING OF ORDINANCES AND
full of all ordinances and resolutions
Clerk to read by title only.
RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION
RESOLUTIONS. Waive reading in
under consideration, and direct City
3. ADOPTION OF THE CITY S 1999 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM. Adopt
Resolution No. 99 -10 adopting the City's 1999 Legislative Platform; and
authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the Council, to issue letters consistent with
the platform.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
4. AUDIT SERVICE CONTRACT. Grant an exception to Council Policy F -15
on Annual Audits by extending the current auditor's contract to a seventh
consecutive year without going through a formal bid selection process
(KPMG Peat Marwick).
5. AMERICAN RED CROSS SHELTER TRAINING AGREEMENT.
Authorize the City Manager to sign and execute the Training Agreement
between the City of Newport Beach and the Orange County Chapter of the
American Red Cross.
6. TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS (C -3210) - COMPLETION AND
ACCEPTANCE. Accept the work; authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice
of Completion; and authorize the City Clerk to release the bonds 35 days
after the Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance with
applicable portions of the Civil Code.
7. BACKBAY DRIVE ROADWAY AND BRIDGE APPROACHES
REPAIRS (C -3180) - COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE. Accept the
work; authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion; and authorize
the City Clerk to release the bonds 35 days after the Notice of Completion
has been recorded in accordance with applicable portions of the Civil Code.
8. 1998 -99 SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER REPLACEMENT (C -3227) -
AWARD OF CONTRACT. Approve the plans and specifications; award
C -3227 to J.D.C. Engineering, Inc. of Rancho Cucamonga for the total bid
price of $86,445 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the
contract; and establish an amount of $8,400 to cover the cost of testing and
unforeseen work.
9. LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY CONTRACT - KEN EMANUELS.
Authorize the Mayor to sign the proposed agreement with Ken Emanuels of
Kenneth J. Emanuels and Associates for legislative advocacy services from
March 1, 1999 through February 29, 2000 in the amount of $36,000.
10. APPROVAL OF BID FOR VOTING /SOUND SYSTEMS FOR THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Authorize staff to accept proposal of Bill's Sound
and Security System for upgrades to the City Council Chambers sound
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Res 99 -10
City's 1999
Legislative
Platform (48)
C -2949
Audit Service/
Council Policy
F -15 (38/69)
C -3256
American Red
Cross Shelter
Training (38)
C -3210
Traffic Signal
Improvements
(3S)
C -3180
Backbay Dr.
Roadway and
Bridge Approaches
Repairs (38)
C -3227
1998 -99 Sidewalk,
Curb and Gutter
Replacement
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C -3083
Legislative
Advocacy
Services (38)
C -3257
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system; and authorize staff to accept proposal of Bill's Sound and Security
Systems for installation of a new voting system for the City Council
Chambers.
11. BALBOA ISLAND FERRY RESTROOMS. Direct staff to proceed with
the refurbishment of the Balboa Island Ferry restrooms at a cost of $29,100
and approve a Budget Amendment (BA -048) for $9,200 to supplement other
funding sources used to complete the project.
MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS
12. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY 18, 1999.
Receive and file.
13. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUDGET AMENDMENT (BA -047) IN
THE AMOUNT OF $20,000. Approve appropriation of $15,000 to cover
Acting Pay in the Administrative Services Department during the City
Manager's absence and an additional appropriation of $5,000 for additional
contract accounting services utilized to fund staffing underuns during this
time period.
14. Item removed from the Consent Calendar by Council Member
Ridgeway.
15. Item removed from the Consent Calendar by Council Member
Debay.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Thomson to approve the Consent Calendar,
except for those items removed (14 and 15).
Without objection, the motion carried by acclamation.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
14. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99 -1 - BEQUEST TO INITIATE
AMENDMENTS TO THE NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL PLAN AS
FOLLOWS: a) 341 LA JOLLA DRIVE; b) 3000 THROUGH 3012
LAFAYETTE AND 514 THROUGH 520 31sT STREET (CANNERY
RESTAURANT AND PARKING LOT); c) 260 NEWPORT CENTER
DRIVE; d) BIG CANYON AREA 1 (SEA, ISLAND COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION); e) 3443 PACIFIC VIEW DRIVE (HARBOR DAY
SCHOOL); fj 1009 BAYSIDE DRIVE (SHARK ISLAND YACHT CLUB);
AND g) NEWPORT CENTER.
Council Member Ridgeway, referring to Item b), stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the Cannery Village Specific Plan be looked
at overall in conjunction with the project. Council Member Ridgeway
recommended, instead, that the project itself move forward as originally
applied for, without first reviewing the entire Specific Plan.
In reference to Item g), Council Member Glover recommended that the
applicant have an environmental impact report (EIR) performed for the
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Planning
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Services Dept.
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GPA 99 -1
341 La Jolla Dr./
3000 to 3012 LaFayette
& 514 to 520 31st St./
260 Newport Center/
Big Canyon Area 1/
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project. Mayor O'Neil stated that staff will also conduct an initial study to
determine if the project has significant impacts.
Council Member Glover additionally stated that the Newport Center area
has four parts to it: those areas that are built -out, those that are entitled,
those that are in the General Plan process or those being discussed at the
current meeting. She stated that with the completion of these four moving
parts, Newport.Center will be completely built out.
In addition to an EIR, Council Member Glover also recommended that the
applicant hire an urban design firm to look at, the entire Newport Center
area. She stated that this should also include a look at the new development
on Coast Highway and properties that are not owned by The Irvine
Company. She stated that she wants to know if all of the elements are
working together.
Council Member Glover stated that the Newport Center area is one of the
biggest contributors to the City, and she wants this to continue. She wants
to make sure that the additional traffic caused by the new development does
not deter customers from continuing to patronize the retail establishments.
Council Member Glover also expressed her concern for Special Land Use
Restrictions (SLUR) and the long -term implications. She is concerned that
new owners may have to share their profits or receive approval from The
• Irvine Company to make changes to their properties.
Mayor O'Neil confirmed with City Attorney Burnham that staff understands
the City Council's desire for an EIR for Newport Center. City Attorney
Burnham further stated that it is staff that determines if an EIR is required
for a project and that staff will return to the City Council if one is not found
to be required of this project.
Mayor O'Neil further confirmed with City Attorney Burnham that the
recommendation for an urban design firm could be made as part of the
General Plan amendment process.
Council Member Ridgeway stated that, at a bare minimum, the land use
element and circulation plan would have to be addressed.
Council Member Adams pointed out that the action is to initiate the General
Plan amendments based on the recommendations of the Planning
Commission, which includes a comprehensive planning effort.
Motion by Council Member Ridaeway to initiate the amendments to the
General Plan as follows:
a) 341 La Jolla Drive: Not to initiate a proposal to change the land use
designation from Single Family Residential to Two - Family Residential.
is b) 3000 through 3012 Lafayette and 514 through 520 31e0 Street (Cannery
Restaurant and parking lot): To initiate a proposal to change the land
use designation from Retail and Service Commercial to Single Family
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Residential for 11 lots, without waiting for the Cannery
Plan to be completed.
c) 260 Newport Center Drive: To initiate a proposal to increase the
development limit to accommodate a 323 square foot addition to an
existing office building.
d) Big Canyon Area 1 (Sea Island Community Association): To initiate a
proposal to increase the dwelling unit limit to allow the construction of
three residential units on an existing tennis court.
e) 3443 Pacific View Drive (Harbor Day School To initiate a proposal to
increase the development limit to allow the addition of a gymnasium to an
existing school facility.
f) 1009 Bayside Drive (Shark Island Yacht Club): Not to initiate a lease-
holder proposal to change the land use designation from Recreational and
Environmental Open Space to Administrative, Professional and Financial
Commercial to allow construction of an office building.
g) Newport Center: To initiate a proposal to increase the development
limitation for several areas of Newport Center as follows, incorporating the
recommendations of the Planning Commission and Council Member
Glover with regards to a comprehensive planning effort for the area; and
including a study of the interrelationships between Newport Center, the
Airport Area and the LCP as recommended by the Planning Commission:
• Fashion Island: Increase the permitted development by 100,000 square
feet.
• Block 500: Increase the permitted development by 450,000 square feet.
• Corporate Plaza: Increase the permitted development by 69,000 square
feet.
• Corporate Plaza West: Increase the permitted development by 101,000
square feet.
• Block 600: Increase the permitted development to allow the addition of
150 residential/resort units.
• Avocado North: Establish entitlement to allow the development of day
care and college uses.
Council Member Debay clarified a couple aspects of the motion.
Without objection, the motion carried by acclamation.
15. REPORT FROM MAYOR O'NEIL, COUNCIL MEMBER GLOVER AND
COUNCIL MEMBER ADAMS REGARDING AIRPORT FUNDING
AND GRANTS.
Council Member Debay complimented the subcommittee for their work and
• apologized for her absence at the last two City Council meetings. She stated
that, after some initial comments, she would be making a recommendation
for some minor modifications to the subcommittee's recommendations.
Council Member Debay expressed her desire for the entire Council to agree
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on, and understand, the airport issue.
Council Member Debay handed out a memo to the City Council from Deputy
City Manager Ducey, dated August 24, 1998, which provided information on
the instructions given to Hill & Knowlton and Fleishman- Hillard. Council
Member Debay pointed out that the consultants carried out all of the
requirements. She stated that she wants the current City Council members
to understand that there is much about the airport issue that they may not
be aware of, such as the result of a consultant's contract or some of the
discussions by prior City Councils that were not made public.
Council Member Debay stated that her involvement with various outside
agencies (including Southern California Association of Governments, Orange
County Council of Governments, Orange County Sanitation District and
Orange County League of Cities) has provided her with the opportunity to
hear from City Council members of other cities. She stated that she has seen
a drastic change in other City Council members' involvement in the El Toro
Airport issue, and that she gives credit to the outside consultants for this
shift. She expressed her belief that the show of unity and strength is very
important to the airport issue.
Council Member Debay continued by stating that she sat in on a meeting
with Don Saltarelli, one of the outside consultants, and Bev Perry, Brea City
Council Member and President of the Orange County League of Cities. She
• said that it was interesting to hear how Mr. Saltarelli presented the pro -
airport stance to other cities and agencies, and the types of questions that he
is being asked.
Council Member Debay stated that the El Toro Airport Alliance has brought
in a whole new group of people that have not been involved with the airport
issue in the past. She said the Alliance is brand new and, among other
things, could be very important in fighting the Anti -El Toro Initiative being
proposed by South County.
Council Member Debay disagrees with the subcommittee's recommendation
to sever its tie to the Alliance so soon, before it has received full funding or
staffing. She recommended a two -week delay in the City Council's action.
She said that this will allow more time to gather information and make sure
that no moves are being made prematurely. Council Member Debay stated
that she would prefer that the support of the Alliance be phased out rather
than just cut off.
Mayor O'Neil stated that the subcommittee's recommendations are similar to
what Council Member Debay is recommending, and he agreed that the
consultants have accomplished their goals. He stated that the subcommittee
does not want to do anything that will thwart the ability of the Alliance to do
its work. Mayor O'Neil stated that the subcommittee's recommendations are
positive and support an airport at El Toro.
• Council Member Glover stated that the subcommittee operated from what
was presented at the City Council's goal setting session on January 30, 1999.
She stated that the subcommittee is highly complimentary of the outside
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• consultants and that even more funds may be given to the airport cause
the future. She agreed that South County is making brilliant moves.
Council Member Adams added that the recommendation by the
subcommittee does not terminate the City's support of the Alliance, and he
pointed out that many of the consulting contracts have already expired.
Council Member Adams thinks the Alliance will be requesting funds at a
future City Council meeting and that the City will support those requests.
He does not feel that the subcommittee's recommendation does anything to
stop the momentum that is already in place.
Clarence Turner, 1507 Antigua Way, former Newport Beach City Council
member, stated that he was angered when he read that the City Council was
considering lowering its profile on the airport issue. He said he thought of
all the time and effort that was spent by previous Council members to
support the airport. Mr. Turner informed the City Council of some of the
steps that have been taken since the 1970'x, and that the City of Newport
Beach has always been prepared to assert itself on the matter. He said that
the City cannot sit back on the issue, but must be prepared to engage the
opposition. Mr. Turner said that two staff members know the issue, City
Attorney Burnham and Deputy City Manager Ducey. He feels that Deputy
City Manager Ducey should not be pulled from the Alliance. He said that
the Alliance has the ability to reach those groups that have not yet been
reached. Mr. Turner stated that the subcommittee's recommendation
• appears that it is pulling its support of the Alliance. He agreed with Council
Member Debay that the action should be postponed for two weeks.
Council Member Adams stated that he understands Mr. Turner's concerns,
but doesn't feel that he characterized the subcommittee's recommendations
correctly. Council Member Adams stated that the consultants' contracts
have already expired and that the subcommittee is only recommending that
the Board of Directors of the Alliance make the decision on whether to pick
up those contracts. He added that Mayor O'Neil will be one of those board
members. Council Member Adams stated that he will be open to the Board's
future recommendations for staffing and funding.
Mayor O'Neil stated that the subcommittee is not doing anything in
opposition to Mr. Turner's or other pro - airport efforts. Mayor O'Neil stated
that the subcommittee is in support of the Alliance, and is only asking the
Alliance to make the decisions on what funding and staffing they need, and
then present the City with a proposal. He stated that he does not
understand why the actions of the subcommittee would be interpreted as
eliminating the Alliance. Mayor O'Neil stated that he has worked on the
airport issue since 1971 and is committed to making sure that an airport is
built at El Toro.
Council Member Ridgeway asked Mr. Turner about the reason for a two -
week delay. Mr. Turner responded that the delay would allow others that
• want to speak on the issue to voice their opinion.
Council Member Adams expressed his concern that the two -week delay
would cause the consultants' contracts to be in limbo.
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Mayor O'Neil stated that he does not want to send the wrong message to the
community, but that he feels that the action before the City Council is the
correct thing to do.
Council Member Glover stated that she feels that many different groups can
contribute to the airport effort and that the City is committed to continue,
and even increase, its commitment. Council Member Glover thinks that the
only disagreement is in the process for getting there, but that many people
feel the subcommittee's approach is a positive one.
Mr. Turner stated that he is prepared to work with the City Council and
would like to see them commit themselves to the Alliance.
Council Member Glover said that it is a multifaceted approach and nothing
is being done behind closed doors.
Motion by Council Member Debav to delay action on the item for two
weeks, so that the recommendations of the subcommittee can be more clearly
understood by the City Council and the community. Council Member Debay
stated that she has heard rumors about the role of Deputy City Manager
Ducey. Council Member Debay stated that until there is funding or staffing
for the Alliance, it is premature for the City to cut loose from it.
isMotion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Mayor O'Neil to approve the recommendations of the
subcommittee, as follows:
1)
That the City provide Royce Communication with written notice of the
City's intent to terminate the lease of the Task Force Office;
2)
That the City give written notice to the City's airport consultants of the
City's intention to terminate direct contractual employment relations;
3)
That the City Council consider, and in appropriate cases approve,
proposals for funding submitted by the Alliance after review and
evaluation by this subcommittee to determine, among other things, if the
proposal is consistent with Resolution No. 99 -7;
4)
That the City Council consider, and in appropriate cases approve, requests
for funding by CJE, AWG or other pro- airport organizations upon
submittal of a formal proposal accompanied by a plan and budget and after
review and evaluation by the subcommittee;
5)
That the City Manager: (a) authorize staff to continue to work with the
Orange County Regional Airport Authority; and (b) submit to the
subcommittee a summary of the anticipated costs associated with City
support of OCRAA over the next twelve (12) months including salaries and
benefits of staff; and
6)
That the City Council delegate to the subcommittee the responsibility for
continuing review of ongoing airport related issues and expenditures and
report to the City Council on the status of pending airport matters on a
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regular basis.
With
Council Member Debay dissenting, the motion carried.
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• Council Member Ridgeway stated his support of the motion. He stated that
requests from the Alliance can now be made, with everyone working towards
the same goal.
Later in the meeting, Mayor O'Neil also recognized two of the consultants in
the audience, Don Saltarelli and Lyle Overby. Mayor O'Neil stated that he
hoped the consultants understood that they had done an excellent job and
that the City is not lowering its backing of an airport at El Toro.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Philip Bettencourt, 110 Newport Center Drive, Newport Harbor Chamber of
Commerce Civic Affairs Chairman, extended a personal invitation to the
City Council to attend the 28th Annual Police Appreciation Breakfast to be
held Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at the Hyatt Newporter. He stated that the
Chamber has a long tradition for honoring law enforcement, as well as fire
prevention and protection.
Teddi Alves, 9921 Big Sur Drive, Huntington Beach, expressed her
dissatisfaction with the lack of organized crime response in Orange County.
She stated that her home was burglarized, and that she was told the stolen
jewelry would be used to buy drugs. Ms. Alves stated that she had to go to
each Police Department in the County on her own with photos of her jewelry
• and, although she complimented the City of Newport Beach Police
Department, she was discouraged that there was no link between the
various police departments.
Bob McCaffrey, 1410 South Bay Front, spoke about the dredging being done
near his home and the placement of the rocks that are being moved. He
suggested that the City should have contacted the residents in the area
before moving any rocks, since the residents understand the surges.
Mr. McCaffrey stated that the entrance to Grand Canal has been narrowed
and that a lot of the beach area has been taken away. He said the City has
created an attractive nuisance and a liability.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
16. UNSCHEDULED VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(contd. from 1125/99 and 2/8/99).
Mayor O'Neil announced that there are four candidates (Barry Eaton, Mark
Hoglund, Larry Tucker and Hal Woods) for the two Planning Commission
vacancies and that the City Council members will vote by paper ballot.
Council Member Ridgeway suggested that the candidate with the highest
number of votes fill the longer -term vacancy, and all agreed.
By the following vote, Larry Tucker was appointed to the Planning
• Commission for the term expiring June 30, 2002 and Mark Hoglund was
appointed for the term expiring June 30, 2000.
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• • Barry Eaton, two votes (Adams, Noyes)
• Mark Hoglund, four votes (Glover, Thomson, Ridgeway, Noyes)
• Larry Tucker, six votes (Adams, Glover, Thomson, O'Neil, Debay,
Ridgeway)
• Hal Woods, two votes (O'Neil, Debay)
Mayor O'Neil congratulated the appointees and thanked all of the
candidates. He encouraged those not appointed to stay involved and
continue to apply for future vacancies.
17. CREATION OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE ON RESORT TAX
POLICIES.
Mayor O'Neil introduced the item by stating that at a previous City Council
meeting, there was a discussion about extended stay hotels and the
popularity of timeshares. He stated that he felt it was appropriate to form a
committee to deal with transient occupancy tax (TOT) and how possible
shortfalls might be covered.
Council Member Noyes spoke in support of the formation of the committee.
He stated that the evaluation of the City's ability to impose occupancy taxes
on timeshares is particularly timely in light of the current Newport Dunes
• proposal. He stated that he would like the City Council to consider slightly
expanding the duties of the committee, by having the committee use the
Newport Dunes proposal as a case study. He stated that by doing this, more
meaningful recommendations can be made to the City Council.
Motion by Council Member Noyes to adopt Resolution No. 99.11
(amended to include the Newport Dunes proposal as a case study) creating
the Ad Hoc Committee on Resort Tax Policies; direct the Committee to
complete its work within 120 days; and confirm Mayor O'Neil's appointment
of Council Members Noyes and Ridgeway and ]Mayor Pro Tern Thomson to
serve on the Committee.
Without objection, the motion carried by acclamation.
18. REPORT FROM COUNCIL MEMBER GLOVER REGARDING THE
NEWPORT BAY /SAN DIEGO CREEK WATERSHED FEASIBILITY
STUDY.
Council Member Glover stated that she served on the Newport Bay
Executive Watershed Committee and wanted to take the opportunity to
make the City Council aware of what was happening in the bay. She stated
that the City is constantly working to improve the water quality in the bay.
Council Member Glover stated that the Newport Bay Watershed Feasibility
Study will identify projects in the entire watershed, which includes the
• Santa Ana Delhi Channel and the San Diego Creek. She said the efforts of
the study will help to prevent pollutants from reaching the bay.
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Council Member Glover stated that another study, the Upper Newport Bay
Feasibility Study, is already underway and is attempting to identify and
recreate the optimal bay ecosystem. She said the efforts of the study are to
restore the bay, and should propose major dredging and restoration projects.
Council Member Glover said this will also include working to obtain the
federal funding to do these projects.
Council Member Glover provided an update on the dredging project, the
eelgrass restoration and various other projects. She stated that she would be
happy to provide the City Council with additional updates in the future.
Council Member Glover thanked the County, Supervisor Wilson and his
assistant, Holly Veale, County Staffers Larry Paul and Tom Rossmiller, and
Jim Hutchinson of the Army Corps of Engineers for their hard work and
cooperation in protecting and enhancing Newport Bay.
Motion by Council Member Glover to approve, in concept, the final draft
of the Project Study Plan (PSP); confirm the City's intent to enter into a cost
sharing agreement that equitably distributes the local funding share among
public entities in the watershed; and authorize the Mayor to send a letter to
the Board of Supervisors, the Executive Watershed Committee and the Army
Corps of Engineers advising of this action.
Without objection, the motion carried by acclamation.
• MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None
ADJOURNMENT - at 8:15 p.m. in memory of Glen Stillwell.
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on February 17, 1999, at
3:00 p.m. on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of
Newport Beach Administration Building.
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