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City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
March 22, 1999 - 7:00 p.m.
INDEX
— 4:00 p.m. [Refer to separate minutes]
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT PRESENTED - None
RECESSED AND RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL
Present: Adams, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, Noyes, Mayor O'Neil
Absent: Glover
Pledge of Allegiance - Council Member Ridgeway.
Invocation by Chief Chaplain George B. Vogel, VA Medical Center of Long
• Beach.
MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A
FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION. ACTION OR REPORT (NON -
DISCUSSION ITEM):
Council Member Adams requested a report on the use of the ball fields
throughout the City. He stated that his request was prompted by a
letter from the Kopicki's, after the City Council's decision on the
Lincoln Athletic Field lights. Council Member Adams stated that he felt
the City Council's decision was right in regards to Lincoln Athletic
Field, but he feels that a use study would provide good information on
how the various fields throughout the City are being used, and by
which organizations. He stated that he hopes the information will be
used by the City Council to set policy in regards to the use of the fields.
Mayor O'Neil stated that there have been many inquiries recently about
the possible installation of lights at Mariners Park. He stated that he
knows of no proposal that is pending before the City. He confirmed
with Council Member Adams that his request would include the
lighting of the parks, but only with respect to the need for additional
field time and nothing to do with the rumor regarding Mariners Park.
• Council Member Ridgeway requested that the study include a look at
which parks are neighborhood parks and which are community -wide
• parks.
• Council Member Debay requested that the study include a look at what
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• parcels throughout the City might be available to build new parks.
• Mayor Pro Tern Thomson suggested that the City Council could hold a
Study Session with staff and the Parks, Beaches & Recreation
Commission to get ideas on park uses before a study is done.
• Mayor Pro Tern Thomson announced the Newport Beach International
Film Festival, taking place March 25 through April 4, 1999. He
encouraged the community to take advantage of the event.
• Council Member Debay stated that she has been meeting with Assistant
City Manager Wood and working with the County on looking at
regional housing needs assessment and the update of the housing
element. She requested that the information be brought to the City
Council at the Study Session on April 26, 1999.
• Council Member Ridgeway requested that a future Study Session
include a discussion on the congestion problem in Mariner's Mile. He
suggested that there be some type of mitigation for Riverside Avenue
and Tustin Avenue.
• Mayor O'Neil reintroduced Homer Bludau in the audience, who will be
the new City Manager beginning May 3, 1999.
• Mayor O'Neil, referring to a letter he received from Odelle Mann with
the Friends of the Library, announced that the used bookstore at the
Central Library is in need of more books. Donors can bring books to
the Central Library or call 759 -9667 to make arrangements for pick -up.
CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF MINUTES /ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION) OF
MARCH 8, 1999, ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING (STUDY
SESSION) OF MARCH 8, 1999, AND REGULAR MEETING OF
MARCH 8, 1999. Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written and
order filed.
2. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. Waive reading in
full of all ordinances and resolutions under consideration, and direct City
Clerk to read by title only.
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
3. Item removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Pro Tem
Thomson.
4. Item removed from the Consent Calendar by Council Member
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5.
ORDINANCE NO. 99 -6 REGARDING ALLOWING OVERNIGHT
Ord 99 -6 /C -3259
VESSEL STORAGE ON BEACHES. Adopt Ordinance No. 99 -6 and
Overnight Vessel Storage
approve the vessel storage agreement for Imua Outrigger Club.
(38/62)
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
6.
PROPOSED UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 15 —
Underground Utility
NEWPORT/ MCFADDEN INTERSECTION — 19TH STREET TO 32ND
District No. 15
STREET). Schedule a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on April 26, 1999 to
Newport/McFadden
determine whether or not an underground utilities district should be formed
Intersection
along Newport/Balboa Boulevard — McFadden Square intersection and
(89)
Newport Boulevard from 19th Street to 32nd Street, using the procedure of
Chapter 15.32 of the NBMC.
7.
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ON LITTLE ISLAND ON BALBOA
C- 32661BA -054/
ISLAND (PROPOSED UNDERGROUND ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Underground
NO. 78). Approve Budget Amendment (BA -054) to appropriate an
Assessment
additional $4,517 from the General Fund to Assessment District No. 78,
District No. 78
Account No. 7401- C5100297, to pay for the additional work required to carry
Little Island on
the district through the public hearing and authorize the City Manager to
Balboa Island
execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with GFB-
(38/40/89)
Friedrich & Associates to increase the amount of compensation by $4,517
from $24,950 to $29,467 and extend the agreement until June 30, 1999.
S.
BALBOA ISLAND — PHASE 3 AND BALBOA PENINSULA STREET
C -3205
LIGHT REPLACEMENT (C -3205) — ACCEPTANCE AND
Balboa Island - Phase 3
COMPLETION. Authorize the work; authorize the City Clerk to file a
and Balboa Peninsula
Notice of Completion; and authorize the City Clerk to release the bonds 35
Street Light
days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance with
Replacement
applicable portions of the Civil Code.
(38)
MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS
9.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR MARCH 18, 1999. Receive
Planning
and file.
(68)
10.
RELOCATION OF OKAZAKI FRIENDSHIP SCULPTURE. Approve
Okazaki Friendship
the relocation of the Okazaki Friendship sculpture from the City Hall site to
Sculpture
the Central Library of the Newport Beach Public Library.
(33)
11.
BUDGET AMENDMENT (BA -053) TO APPROPRIATE THE REIBER
BA -053
TRUST FUNDS OF $10,000 FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF
Balboa Branch Library
PROMOTING CHILDREN'S SERVICES AT THE BALBOA BRANCH
Donation
LIBRARY. Approve BA -053.
(40/50)
12.
SPECIAL REFUSE COLLECTION FOR THE HARBOR VIEW AND
BA -052
NEWPORT HILLS ASSOCIATIONS AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET
Special Refuse
AMENDMENT (BA -052) IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,813.76. Approve
Collection
special refuse collection request and BA -052.
(40/44)
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13. ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROGRAM FINAL REPORT. Approve the final
report and request for grant reimbursement for submittal to the South Coast
Air Quality Management District Mobile Source Reduction Council
($72,135.38).
14. ACCEPTANCE OF AMERICAN LEGION DONATION FOR ARCHES
BRIDGE FLAG PROGRAM AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET
AMENDMENT. Accept a donation of $5,520 from the American Legion
(Post 291) for the purchase of flagpoles and American flags for the Arches
Bridge; and approve Budget Amendment (BA -055) to allow the City to
purchase flags and flagpoles with the donation.
15. REPORT FROM THE AVIATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE JWA
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO MODIFY THE DEPARTURE NOISE
LIMITS CONSISTENT WITH THE RESULTS OF THE COMPARISON
TEST CONDUCTED BY MESTRE GREVE & ASSOCIATES [Report
From Chair Glover & Vice -Chair Adams]. Authorize the Mayor to
execute amendments to the Settlement Agreement modifying the departure
noise thresholds consistent with Exhibit A to the staff report.
16. REPORT FROM THE AVIATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED JWA SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
STIPULATIONS TO EXTEND INTERIM CARGO OPERATIONS FOR
ONE YEAR UNDER CURRENT RESTRICTIONS, TERMS AND
CONDITIONS [Report From Chair Glover & Vice -Chair Adams].
Authorize the Mayor to execute stipulations extending, for one year, interim
cargo operations at JWA subject to current terms, conditions and
restrictions.
17. FINAL TRACT MAP FOR SIX CONDOMINIUM UNITS - 738 TUSTIN
AVENUE. Approve Final Map of Tract No. 15607.
18. Item removed from the Consent Calendar by Council Member
Debay.
S24. Item removed from the Consent Calendar by Council Member
Noyes.
S25. REDSTONE PLAZA - 1300 DOVE STREET (Ware & Malcomb
Architects, Applicant) - REQUEST TO PERMIT A 2,350 SQUARE
FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING THREE STORY COMMERCIAL
OFFICE BUILDING AND RELATED ON -SITE PARKING. Introduce
Ordinance No. 99 -7, approving Amendment No. 883 and schedule public
hearing for April 12, 1999.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Thomson to approve the Consent Calendar,
except for those items removed (3, 4, 18 and S24).
Without objection, the motion carried by acclamation.
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Electric Vehicle Program
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BA -055
Flags for
Arches Bridge
(40/74)
C -2535
Aviation Committee
JWA Settlement
Agreement/Departure
Noise Thresholds
(38/54)
C -2535
Aviation Committee
JWA Settlement
Agreement/Cargo
Operations
(38/54)
Tract Map No. 15607
738 Tustin Avenue (TT)
Ord 99 -7
Planning Commission
Amendment No. 883
Redstone Plaza
1300 Dove Street
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
a. VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF AVOCADO
AVENUE LOCATED BETWEEN PACIFIC DRIVE AND
WATERFRONT DRIVE IN THE CORONA DEL MAR AREA.
Mayor Pro Tem Thomson stated that per the discussion regarding the item
at the earlier Study Session, he is requesting that the item be withdrawn
until additional information can be gathered by staff.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Thomson to continue the item to April 12,
1999.
Mayor O'Neil stated that many issues came up at the Study Session
including the title and the need for more information.
Terry Andrus, representing the homeowner Mrs. Wheeler, stated that he is
not aware of the reason that the City Council wants to continue the matter,
but he can work with the City if it has to do with the title.
City Attorney Burnham stated that the City Council wants further
information as to whether the City holds title to the property in fee or if the
City simply has right -of -way.
Without objection, the motion carried by acclamation
4. COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL — POLICY CHANGES, AFFIRMATION
OF STATEMENT ON INVESTMENT POLICY (F -1), AND FEE
RESOLUTION.
Council Member Adams suggested that the Statement of Investment Policy,
F -1, not be updated until after the new City Manager begins employment
with the City, since the investment authority delegated by the policy is made
by the City Manager. Council Member Adams stated that he also has
several other items in the policy that he would like to see addressed. He said
that these include information provided in the monthly investment report,
selection criteria for asset management services and a policy on fees for
those services, and guidelines on municipal bonds to control interest rate
risks.
Acting City Manager Danner stated that the policy needs to be reaffirmed
annually, but that there would still be time to do so if the City Council
preferred to wait for the new City Manager. He concurred with Council
Member Adams' suggestion that the minor changes be approved at the
current meeting and that the policy be scheduled. for review in sixty days.
Assistant to the City Manager Kiff added that the changes discussed in the
Study Session should also be incorporated into the motion. He stated that
these included the change to the fee in K -3, Implementation Procedures for
• the California Environmental Quality Act, a corresponding change in the fee
schedule and not making any changes to I -21, Public Library Community
Room Use.
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Abandonment/
Avocado Avenue
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Res 99.17
Council Policy Manual/
Investment Policy/
Fee Schedule
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Motion by Council Member Adams to approve the proposed changes to
Council Policies A -2, A -3, B -1, C -1, J -1, J -2, J -3, J -4, J -5, K -3, K -6, L -12 and
L -21 with an additional change to the fee in K -3 (Section F -2) from 15% to
50 %; reaffirm Council Policy F -1 as amended and request it be brought back
to the City Council in sixty days for further review; and adopt Resolution No.
99 -17 relating to the City's Fee Schedule for 1999.
Without objection, the motion carried by acclamation.
is. DREDGING IN NEWPORT HARBOR.
Council Member Debay stated that the staff report covers the dredging in
Newport Bay and the three agencies responsible. She announced that the
dredging west of the Channel Bridge is being addressed and that the City is
being proactive in regards to water quality in that portion of the bay too, due
to lack of flushing in the area.
Motion by Council Member Debay to direct staff to monitor and augment
depth surveys regularly; in conjunction with the County of Orange, lobby the
Army Corps of Engineers to assure they do timely projects in the lower
harbor to maintain adequate navigational depth; and budget for and contract
out as required the projects that are solely the City's responsibility.
Without objection, the motion carried by acclamation.
S24. SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT - ENDEAVOUR NORTH AMERICAN
VOYAGE.
Council Member Noyes stated that he pulled the item to help notify the
public of the cannon and musket fire portion of the event, which will take
place the morning of April 16, 1999.
Council Member Noyes also expressed his concern over the wording in the
staff report about the possible negative impact regarding the area becoming
unmanageable. Deputy Fire & Marine Chief Melum stated that
"unmanageable" was used to make sure that the applicant knew to
coordinate the activities with the Orange County Sheriffs Harbor Patrol. He
added that the Newport Nautical Museum is anticipating a large turnout.
Council Member Noyes also confirmed with a Daily Pilot representative in
the audience that the event would be covered in the local newspaper.
Mayor O'Neil agreed with Council Member Noyes that due to the recent
experience with a special event at the Dunes, he wants the public to be
aware of the shots beforehand.
Council Member Ridgeway added that they will be cannon shots and not just
shotgun shots, so they will be very loud.
Motion by Council Member Noyes to approve the cannon musket fire
portion of Special Event Permit No. 99 -31, as submitted by the Newport
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Without objection, the motion carried by acclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - There were no public comments at this time.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19, BALBOA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
RENEWAL FOR 1999 -2000 FISCAL YEAR.
Assistant City Manager Wood stated that the City has received no written
opposition to the renewal of assessment district.
Mayor O'Neil opened the public hearing.
Hearing no testimony, Mayor O'Neil closed the public hearing.
Motion by Council Member Noyes to adopt Resolution No. 99 -18
confirming the levying of assessments for the fiscal year of April 1, 1999 to
March 31, 2000;
Without objection, the motion carried by acclamation.
• 20. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 99 -5 AWARDING NONEXCLUSIVE SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION FRANCHISES TO GREENLEAF GRADING
COMPANY, THE LANE COMPANY, AND BRIGGEMAN DISPOSAL
SERVICES.
Mayor O'Neil opened the public hearing.
Hearing no testimony, Mayor O'Neil closed the public hearing.
Motion by Council Member Adams to adopt Ordinance No. 99 -5 granting
Non - Exclusive Solid Waste Franchises to Greenleaf Grading Company, The
Lane Company, and Briggeman Disposal Services, Inc.
Without objection, the motion carried by acclamation.
21. FY 1999 -2000 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
APPLICATION.
Senior Planner Teague stated that the proposed change for the 1999 -2000
budget is a change in staffing. She stated that a consultant was used in
previous years, but that the contract would not be renewed for the new fiscal
year and staff would instead do the work.
Senior Planner Teague stated that $200,000 is being set aside for
• underground design for utilities in the West Newport area. She stated that
it was included on the list at the request of Council Member Debay and
would be a loan until the assessment district is formed.
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BID
Balboa Village
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Ord 99 -5
Non - Exclusive Solid
Waste Collection
Franchises
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Community Development
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Mayor O'Neil opened the public hearing.
Hearing no testimony, Mayor O'Neil closed the public hearing.
Motion by Council Member Debay to adopt Resolution No. 99 -19
authorizing the City Manager to submit the FY 1999.2000 application for
CDBG funds and One Year Action Plan, with a decision on the $200,000 for
the Peninsula/West Newport Underground Utilities Design to be made by
the City Council at its meeting of April 26, 1999.
Without objection, the motion carried by acclamation.
22. PUBLIC SIGNAGE PROGRAM FOR BALBOA PENINSULA.
Assistant City Manager Wood stated that the second prototype was
produced, but that staff is concerned that the dark background isn't visible
enough. She said the sign design consultant also agreed that the sign should
be larger.
Council Member Debay asked about the example in the packet of a sign
hanging sideways. Assistant City Manager Wood confirmed that it did
. represent the suggested hanging of the sign that would be placed at the
corner of Main and Balboa.
Council Member Noyes stated that he is not in support of the signs as
presented. He thinks directional signs should be more sterile and simple,
with more class. Council Member Noyes confirmed with Assistant City
Manager Wood that the signs had been reviewed by the Ad Hoc Committee
to Promote the Revitalization of the Balboa Peninsula (PROP), but that it
had been some time since they did so.
Council Member Adams stated that he feels that the new prototype is no
improvement over the previous one. He questioned the credibility of the sign
consultant, who criticized her own signs when she saw them in the field. He
agreed that good guide signage is needed on the Peninsula, as well as
throughout the City. He agreed with Council :Member Noyes that visible,
recognizable signs need to be created. Council. Member Adams suggested
that possibly Public Works should take on the task of looking at the sign
needs throughout the City. He added that the Balboa Peninsula is in need of
guide signage and could be looked at first. He stated that he would support
decorative monument signage in Balboa Village.
Council Member Ridgeway defended the sign designer by stating that the
designer's prototypes were only meant to go in tight places and that larger
signs would be used elsewhere. He agreed with Council Member Debay that
the horizontal signage should not be used. He feels that the signs should be
. doubled in size and the arrows should be changed to more of a block type
He disagreed that the signs should be made more sterile.
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• Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to approve the signage program
for Balboa Peninsula with pole signs doubled in size, the horizontal signs
deleted and the block lettering maintained; and direct staff to install signs
using Community Development Block Grant (CIIBG) funds.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Council Member Adams agreed that something does need to be done for the
Peninsula.
Motion by Council Member Adams to direct staff to use the available
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to replace and
augment the standard signage on the Balboa Peninsula; and to evaluate the
need for guide signage Citywide.
Council Member Noyes added that directional signs need to be standardized,
and he agreed that the current signs need to be cleaned up.
With Council Member Ridgeway dissenting, the motion carried.
23. NEWPORT BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL BANNERS.
• Council Member Adams stated that he is concerned with the fact that the
request deviates from Council Policy L -16, Temporary Banners Extending
Over the Public Right -of -Way, and from prior practice. He was concerned
about setting a precedent for an event that doesn't contribute money to a
charity or public entity.
Council Member Adams asked about the possible damage to the streetlight
poles caused by the banner brackets and if there was a requirement for the
applicant to repair the damage. Public Works Director Webb stated that it
would be covered under the bonding. City Attorney Burnham added that
Condition #4 requires the applicant to sign a Hold Harmless Statement.
Council Member Adams stated that the condition only covers liability and
not damage to the poles. Public Works Director Webb stated that language
would be added to the permit to address the issue.
Mayor Pro Tem Thomson expressed his concern about the advertising of a
winery on the banners. He said the reason the banner policy was created
was because of past problems with advertising private business.
Council Member Noyes mentioned the LA Times advertising that was done
for the Taste of Newport.
Mayor Pro Tern Thomson stated that his concern has to do with an alcohol -
related business being advertised.
• Council Member Adams stated that his concern lies with advertising a
private enterprise on public streetlight poles.
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City Attorney Burnham stated that the policy was drafted to provide the
City with as much protection as possible in terms of setting precedent over
which applications for banners are approved and which are not. He
explained that this was the rationale behind the City being a co- sponsor.
Council Member Adams asked how the policy stops other private enterprises
from advertising on public right -of -way.
Public Works Director Webb answered Council Member Noyes question
about the Taste of Newport banners by stating that the maximum number of
signs (100) was permitted.
Council Member Noyes suggested that maybe the Hyatt Newporter should
be advertised rather than the winery.
Council Member Adams stated that it would still be private business
advertising, with no money from the event going to charity.
Jeff Robertson, Director of Marketing for Ritz Entertainment, stated that
Human Options does receive money from the event. He stated that the
charity serves abused women and, last year, they received $5,000 from the
event.
City Attorney Burnham stated that the key component of the policy is for the
is City to become a co- sponsor of an event, where banners are permitted. He
added that it is the co- sponsorship of the event that provides the City with
the most protection for setting precedent in approving applications for
banner installation.
Council Member Noyes stated that the request is coming to City Council at a
very late date.
Mr. Robertson stated that he feels the City is benefiting greatly from the
event. He stated that "Newport Beach" is included in the name of the event,
as well as Glen Ellen Winery, the main sponsor of the event. He added that
Rosalind Williams of the Conference and Visitors Bureau encouraged the
event organizers to increase the event to a week: -long event. He stated that
they're doing quite a few big- ticket promotions outside of Newport Beach and
that the event is providing great exposure for the City.
City Attorney Burnham responded to Council Member Debay's question
about the co- sponsorship responsibilities by stating that the co- sponsorship
would not require any staff involvement. Council Member Debay agreed
that the jazz festival provides great exposure for the City. Mr. Robertson
responded to her question by stating that the event organizers would accept
the City's co- sponsorship.
Mr. Robertson responded to Mayor Pro Tem. Thomson's question about the
necessity of the banners to the success of the event by stating that the
• sponsors make the event. He said that the banners don't help sell tickets,
but the sponsors need the exposure and won't continue sponsoring the event
if they don't get the exposure. Mayor Pro Tern Thomson stated that he
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would like to see some measurable benefit to the City to display such
banners.
Council Member Adams stated that he feels the banners are part of the
pageantry of the event and that this is a great event.
Council Member Noyes stated that he'd like to see a way to keep the event
coming back to the City each year.
City Attorney Burnham stated that there is no liability exposure associated
with co- sponsorship of the event.
Council Member Ridgeway is concerned that if these banners are approved,
the City Council is setting precedent that private enterprise can advertise on
public streetlight poles. He would prefer to approve the banners without the
name of the winery on the banners.
Mayor O'Neil stated that the event organizers need the name of the winery
on the banners and that if the City co- sponsors the event, it distinguishes it
from other commercial advertising without setting precedent. City Attorney
Burnham confirmed that the City can select who it wants to co- sponsor more
easily but it can't dictate who can post signs without setting precedent.
Council Member Adams stated that he would like to co- sponsor the event.
• Council Member Debay suggested that the banners should be limited to 100
for thirty days.
Mayor O'Neil added that the organizer would have to accept the co-
sponsorship.
Motion by Council Member Adams to approve the City's co- sponsorship
of the event; and the installation of 100 banners for 30 days along Jamboree
Road, MacArthur Boulevard and Newport Center Drive EastfWest with the
staff recommended conditions for approval, conditioned upon the applicant
accepting the City's co- sponsorship of the event.
Mr. Robertson asked that the City allow the 150 banners, as requested.
Council Member Noyes confirmed with Mr. Robertson that the winery has
sponsored the event for six years without any banners.
City Attorney Burnham confirmed for Council Member Ridgeway that co-
sponsorship of the event by the City means that the City officially sanctions
the event, but that there is no monetary obligation, no liability exposure and
no legal obligation.
City Attorney Burnham clarified further for Mayor Pro Tem Thomson that it
is the key component in the policy that provides the City Council the
• authority to deny permits requested by individuals to install banners on City
property. It can't be done by sign content.
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Mayor Pro Tern Thomson confirmed with Council Member Adams that the
motion included the conditions recommended by staff.
Mayor O'Neil confirmed with Mr. Robertson that he would prefer 100
banners rather than none.
With Council Member Ridgeway dissenting, the motion carried.
MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
Motion by Council Member Adams to reconsider Item #22, Public
Signage Program for Balboa Peninsula.
Without objection, the motion carried by acclamation.
Motion by Council Member Adams to amend Item #22 to proceed with
the proposed monument signs for the two gateway parks and Balboa Village.
Without objection, the motion carried by acclamation.
ADJOURNMENT - 8:05 p.m.
• The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on March 17, 1999, at
2:35 p.m on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of
Newport Beach Administration Building. The supplemental agenda for the
Regular Meeting was posted on March 19, 1999, at 3:25 p.m. on the City Hall
Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach
Administration Building.
City Clerk
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Mayor
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