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City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
June 25, 2002 - 7:10 p.m.
STUDY SESSION — 3:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION — 6:00 p.m.
A. RECESSED AND RECONVENED AT 7:10 P.M. FOR REGULAR
MEETING
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Adams, Proctor, Mayor
Ridgeway
Absent: None
C. CLOSED SESSION REPORT — Mayor Ridgeway announced that the City
Council unanimously authorized the City Attorney to add the City of Newport
Beach to an amicus brief in support of an appeal involving the City of Santa
Monica Charter.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Adams.
E. INVOCATION — Pastor Dave Manne, Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa.
F. AIRPORT ISSUE
1. JWA SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS.
Council Member Glover stated that two years ago, the City began
working on an extension to the John Wayne Airport (JWA) settlement
agreement. Council Member Adams, who was Mayor at the time,
appointed Council Member Glover as Chairman and Council Members
O'Neil and Proctor as committee members to the JWA Settlement
Extension Ad Hoc Committee. Council Member Glover stated that a
long term program was put together to gain countywide support for an
extension to the settlement agreement that was fair to the City and,
additionally, to have the Board of Supervisors support it by a 5 -0 vote.
She stated that the corridor cities involved included Orange, Tustin,
Anaheim, Santa Ana and Costa Mesa. She noted that City Manager
Bludau was in charge of the education component of the program,
which included a mailing campaign. City Attorney Burnham was
responsible for working through the legal problems with the County
and putting together the formal agreement.
Council Member Glover announced that earlier in the day, the Board of
Supervisors voted unanimously to support Scenario One, which has
been the scenario supported by the City. She thanked the County, the
Airport Working Group (AWG) and Stop Polluting Our Newport
(SPON) for signing the agreement. She noted that many groups spoke
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in support of Scenario One and stated that there is no known opposition
to it in the County, which means that it will be presented in
Washington D.C. with countywide support.
Council Member Glover stated that a tremendous amount of effort went
into the program and specifically acknowledged Council Members
O'Neil and Proctor, City Attorney Burnham, City Manager Bludau, the
representatives from the City Councils of the corridor cities, Alan
Songstad with the El Toro Re -Use Planning Authority (ETRPA), Alan
Murphy and Mike Gatzke of the airport, Council Member Adams and
the City Council. Council Member Glover stated that by working
together, the City proved that Newport Beach can work with other
cities in the County and with the Board of Supervisors. She noted that
goals can only be accomplished when people work together and make
concessions. Council Member Glover outlined the key terms of the
extension agreement.
Council Member Glover introduced Clem Shute, an attorney involved
with the original settlement agreement who has continued to provide
legal advice to the City. Mr. Shute stated that what was legally
accomplished with the vote earlier in the day by the Board of
Supervisors was that most of the restrictions were extended for a
period of ten years, with the curfew extended for fifteen years. He
stated that if the settlement agreement hadn't been extended, all
restrictions would have been lifted after December 31, 2005. He noted
that all of the restrictions are enforceable by court order. Mr. Shute
stated that it is a significant accomplishment to have the County agree
to the restrictions, and echoed Council Member Glover's comments on
why the program worked. He added that completing the
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in such a timely manner was
another major accomplishment. Mr. Shute concluded his comments by
stating that he would not expect a lawsuit over the EIR.
Council Member Glover introduced Steve Pflaum, who was also
providing legal advice to the City during the original settlement
agreement process. Mr. Pflaum stated that the original settlement
agreement is truly historic and has never been equaled anywhere in the
country. He stated that the extension of the agreement is also historic,
and preserves and extends the key provisions and protections of the
original agreement. Mr. Pflaum stated that, although the agreement is
enough in itself, there is work that remains to be done and the City
should remain proactive. He stated that this would include working
with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the airlines to
gain their acceptance of the agreement. Mr. Pflaum stated that there
are benefits to the County, the FAA and the carriers, and an effort
should be made to have them understand these.
Motion by Council Member Glover to authorize the City Attorney
to execute the Amendments (Exhibit B) on behalf of the City of
Newport Beach; authorize the City Manager to execute the
Implementation Protocol (Exhibit C); in conjunction with these
authorizations, make the findings specified in Exhibit D; and authorize
staff to record a Notice of Determination.
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Tom Naughton, AWG President, provided a list of the 30 busiest
airports in the world. He pointed out that JWA is the 29th busiest
airport in the world, and has half of the takeoffs and landings that Los
Angeles International Airport (LAX) has. Mr. Naughton stated that
AWG supports the settlement agreement, but noted that the curfew
does not apply to general aviation abiding by the noise restrictions. He
stated that AWG will continue to pursue an airport at El Toro and
asked what would be done with the 25 million passenger shortfall. He
concluded by stating that he provided this same information to the
Board of Supervisors earlier in the day.
Dolores Otting asked how many lobbyists and attorneys are working on
the issue.
Mayor Ridgeway stated that the City will continue working with
Mr. Shute, Mr. Pflaum, Mr. Lawry and Mr. Hunt. He stated that the
contracts have been signed by the City Attorney's office, through the
City Attorney's authority. Additionally, per questions of Ms. Otting,
Mayor Ridgeway stated that the attorneys do provide the City with bi-
weekly reports that are reviewed in Closed Session.
Council Member Adams added that the funding was approved through
the City Attorney's budget and was not authorized without public
input.
Council Member O'Neil additionally noted that all of the contracts with
the consultants are public records and subject to review.
Council Member O'Neil stated that the extension to the settlement
agreement is a remarkable accomplishment, although it may not be the
ultimate solution for handling the regional air transportation needs of
the County. He acknowledged the considerable amount of money that
has been spent and will continue to be spent, but stated that it is
probably the single most important quality of life issue that the City
faces. Council Member O'Neil stated that Council Member Glover led
the effort and it was a job well done. He additionally thanked all those
involved throughout the County.
Council Member Proctor stated that he was Chairman of the John
Wayne Airport Commission when the original settlement agreement
was being worked on. He noted that the difference between the
original agreement and the extension is that the extension has been a
collaborative process. He stated that everyone should be proud of what
has been done and the involvement of the corridor cities.
Council Member Adams also thanked the individuals and groups that
were mentioned. He extended his personal thanks to Council Member
Glover and stated that she has spent an extraordinary amount of time
on the effort.
Mayor Pro Tem Bromberg stated that it has been an incredible team
effort, led by Council Member Glover. He additionally acknowledged
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those individuals and groups mentioned throughout the meeting, and
in particular, City Attorney Burnham.
Council Member Heffernan stated that although he has a sense of
suspicion and distrust towards political consultants, he is truly amazed
at what has been accomplished. He complimented the team that got it
done and all those involved.
Mayor Ridgeway reported that all 34 cities in the County are in support
of the extension agreement. He stated that the Southern California
Association of Governments' (SCAG) 75- member board is almost
entirely opposed to the expansion of LAX, and that LAX is at its
maximum. He noted that the Board of Supervisors' vote earlier in the
day is saying that Newport Beach has taken as much of the burden for
air traffic demand that it can take. Mayor Ridgeway specifically
acknowledged the efforts of City Attorney Burnham, City Manager
Bludau and Council Member Glover.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Adams, Proctor, Mayor
Ridgeway
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Presentation of Proclamation for Recreation and Parks Month — July
2002. Mayor Ridgeway read and presented a proclamation to Val Skoro,
Chairman of the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission, proclaiming July,
2002, as Recreation and Parks Month. Mayor Ridgeway noted that the City
has 495 recreational acres, and when the bay and the ocean are included, the
acreage totals 16,989. Mr. Skoro thanked the Mayor and stated that Newport
Beach has many great parks. He briefly listed the future parks that are in the
planning process.
Newport Beach Film Festival: 2002 Festival Overview and Economic
Assessment. Greg Schwenk, Executive Director of the Newport Beach Film
Festival, thanked the City Council and the City for its support of the 2002
Festival. He stated that the current year was a challenging year for many film
festivals, with several either discontinuing or reducing their programs. He
announced that the Newport Beach Film Festival was able to grow during the
current year, and experienced an increase in the number of screenings,
attendees, filmmakers and industry participants. Mr. Schwenk noted the
success of the short films and the seminars. He stated that the Newport Beach
Film Festival is gaining in prestige and popularity within the film industry.
He additionally noted the growing media coverage and exposure, and the
Festival's own media campaign targeting the major drive market.
Mr. Schwenk stated that those involved are proud of the Festival's growth and
success, and will continue to strive to bring the best in classic and
contemporary filmmaking to the community. He asked for the City Council's
continued support.
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Referring to the Festival's budget and the amount spent on hotel rooms, Mayor
Pro Tem Bromberg suggested that the Festival organizers consider getting the
hotel rooms underwritten. Mr. Schwenk confirmed that hotel rooms is one of
the largest line items in the budget, and that they do have the goal of getting
more sponsors and underwriters. Mayor Pro Tem Bromberg additionally
suggested the Festival apply for the 501C3 exempt tax status, if they aren't
already. Mr. Schwenk confirmed that they are.
Mayor Ridgeway stated that he has attended the Festival and that it's a great
event. He complimented Mr. Schwenk for his efforts. Mr. Schwenk stated that
individual initiative and group effort make it possible, and acknowledged the
Festival's 200 volunteers.
H. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
I. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL
MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR
DISCUSSION. ACTION OR REPORT (NON- DISCUSSION ITEM):
Council Member Adams requested that a future Study Session include
a review of the City's recycling program. He stated that the City's
trash is sent to a recycling center and it might be more efficient to
separate the wet trash from the dry trash beforehand. He noted that
there could be some obstacles, but he'd like to look at possibly phasing
into it or conducting a test program.
• Mayor Pro Tem Bromberg announced that Ralph Rodheim, a Balboa
Island resident, has initiated a formal flag lowering ceremony for the
summer. They will be held every Friday and Saturday at
approximately 7:45 p.m. and take place at the Balboa Fun Zone.
• Council Member Heffernan requested a report on Robert's Rules of
Order in regard to the timing of motions at City Council meetings. He
stated that he is concerned about the public's perception when motions
take place prior to the City Council receiving a staff report or public
input.
• Council Member Heffernan requested a report on the current status of
the Mormon Temple and what the next steps are, given that the
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been completed.
• Mayor Ridgeway announced that the grand opening of the Balboa Pier
and the Balboa Pier Plaza, and the reopening of Ruby's at the end of
the pier, took place on Friday, June 21, 2002. He noted the picture on
display at the meeting of the Ruby's flagship restaurant and stated that
it was presented as a gift to the City from Ruby's in celebration of their
twenty years in business.
Mayor Ridgeway requested that Sharon Fry, the principal at Corona
del Mar High School, be contacted and asked to make a presentation at
an upcoming City Council meeting on student Rachel Colgate's "Every
Fifteen Minutes" senior project. He suggested that both Ms. Fry and
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Ms. Colgate attend the meeting and that the videotape produced by Ms.
Colgate be shown. He stated that the project provides a powerful
message to discourage teens from drinking and driving.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF MINUTESIORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
2. Item removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the
audience.
3. 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
4. GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 5, 2002:
Res 2002 -43
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CALLING THE ELECTION AND
Res 2002 -44
REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH THE STATEWIDE
General Municipal
GENERAL ELECTION. 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -43 Calling and
Election
Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held
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on Tuesday, November 5, 2002, for the Election of Members of the City
Council as Required by the Provisions of the City Charter; and 2) adopt
Resolution No. 2002 -44 Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Orange to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be
Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2002, with the Statewide General
Election to be Held on the Same Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the
Elections Code.
5. AWARD OF NON - EXCLUSIVE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
Res 2002 -45
FRANCHISE TO TROJAN PORTABLE SERVICES. 1) Adopt
Ord 2002 -12
Resolution No. 2002 -45 to award a Non - exclusive Solid Waste
Non-exclusive
Franchise to Trojan Portable Services and to schedule a public hearing
Solid Waste
for July 9, 2002; and 2) introduce Ordinance No. 2002 -12 granting a
Collection
Non-exclusive Solid Waste Franchise to Trojan Portable Services, and
Franchises
schedule for second reading on July 9, 2002.
(44)
6. RESOLUTION FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S PERS MEDICAL
C -2946
CONTRIBUTION FOR NEWPORT BEACH FIRE MANAGEMENT
Res 2002 -46
ASSOCIATION. Adopt Resolution No. 2002 -46 with respect to
Fire Management
members of the Newport Beach Fire Management Association
Association
(NBFMA), fixing the employer's contribution under the Public
(38)
Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
7. MAIN BEACH SEWER FORCE MAIN REPLACEMENT (C -3296) —
C -3296
COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE. 1) Accept the work;
Main Beach Sewer
2) authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion; 3) authorize
Force Main
the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials bond 35 days after
Replacement
the Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance with
(38)
applicable portions of the Civil Code; and 4) release the Faithful
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Performance Bond one (1) year after Council acceptance.
8.
WEST NEWPORT SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT (C -3453) —
C -3453
COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE. 1) Accept the work;
West Newport
2) authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion; 3) authorize
Sewer Main
the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials bond 35 days after
Replacement
the Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance with
(38)
applicable portions of the Civil Code; 4) release the Faithful
Performance Bond one (1) year after Council acceptance; and
5) approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement
with Engineering Resources for additional as- needed construction
support services from $28,163 to $43,208 and authorize the Public
Works Director to execute the Amendment.
9.
CORONA HIGHLANDS WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT,
C -3345
STREET REHABILITATION AND STORM DRAIN
BA -047
IMPROVEMENTS (C -3345) — COMPLETION AND
Corona Highlands
ACCEPTANCE. 1) Accept the work; 2) authorize the City Clerk to file
Water Main
a Notice of Completion; 3) authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor
Replacement
and Materials bond 35 days after the Notice of Completion has been
Street
recorded in accordance with applicable portions of the Civil Code;
Rehabilitation and
4) release the Faithful Performance Bond one (1) year after Council
Storm Drain
acceptance; 5) approve a budget amendment (BA -047) transferring
Improvements
$194,151.43 from 7181- C5100643 to Account No. 7181- C5100595 and
(38/40)
approve the appropriation of an additional $26,228.46 from Water
Account No. 7501- C5500578 for this project; and 6) authorize the Public
Works Director to approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of
$3,674.52 provided for the installation of new water meter boxes and
adjustment of boxes on Shorecrest Lane and also approve Change
Order No. 5 in the amount of $3,277 provided for downtime and an
extra move -in for the asphalt subcontractor.
City Manager Bludau noted that the correct amount for the additional
appropriation from Water Account No. 7501- C5500578 is $26,228.46.
10.
NEWPORT HEIGHTS PAVEMENT OVERLAY — AWARD OF
C -3473
CONTRACT (C- 3473). 1) Approve the plans and specifications;
Newport Heights
2) award the contract (C -3473) to Ben's Asphalt, Inc. for the total bid
Pavement Overlay
price of $474,825 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to
(38)
execute the contract; and 3) establish an amount of $47,000 to cover the
cost of unforeseen work.
11.
SEWER MAIN TELEVISING PROGRAM — AWARD OF
C -3511
CONTRACT (C- 3511). 1) Award the contract (C -3511) to Professional
Sewer Main
Pipe Services (ProPipe) for a total price of $110,295 and authorize the
Televising
Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract; and
Program
2) establish an amount of $3,500 for additional and unforeseen work.
(38)
12.
IRVINE AVENUE FROM SANTIAGO TO UNIVERSITY AND
C -3412
JAMBOREE ROAD FROM SANTA BARBARA TO
Irvine Avenue
EASTBLUFF/FORD ROAD 24 -INCH WATER MAIN
24 -Inch Water
REPLACEMENT — AWARD OF CONTRACT (C- 3412). 1) Approve
Main Replacement
the plans and specifications; 2) award the contract (C -3412) to W.A.
(38)
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Rasic Construction Company for the total bid price of $2,159,370.09 and
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract; and 3)
establish an amount of $200,000 to cover the cost of unforeseen work.
13.
HAZEL AVENUE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION — AWARD OF
C -3448
CONTRACT (C- 3448). 1) Approve the plans and specifications;
Hazel Avenue
2) award the contract (C -3448) to Hardy and Harper, Inc. for the total
Pavement
bid price of $65,053.85 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to
Rehabilitation
execute the contract; and 3) establish an amount of $6,500 to cover the
(38)
cost of unforeseen work and testing.
14.
2002 -2003 TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES — AWARD OF
C -3529
CONTRACT (C- 3529). 1) Approve the plans and specifications;
BA -050
2) award the contract (C -3529) to F. J. Johnson, Inc. for the total bid
2002 -2003 Traffic
price of $303,759 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to
Signal Upgrades
execute the contract; 3) establish an amount of $30,375.90 to cover the
(38/40)
cost of unforeseen work; and 4) approve a budget amendment (BA -050)
authorizing the appropriation of $55,634 from the Transportation and
Circulation Fund balance to Account No. 7261- C5200068.
15.
BUCK GULLY PUMP STATION REHABILITATION — AWARD
C -3368
OF CONTRACT (C- 3368). 1) Approve the plans and specifications; 2)
BA -049
award the contract (C -3368) to Caliagua, Inc. for the total bid price of
Buck Gully Pump
$762,511 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the
Station
contract; 3) establish an amount of $75,000 to cover the cost of
Rehabilitation
unforeseen work; and 4) authorize a budget amendment (BA -049)
(38/40)
appropriating $157,511 from the unappropriated Wastewater Fund
Reserve Balance to Account No. 7532- C5600100.
16.
CONTRACT WITH A FORMER CITY EMPLOYEE. Grant
C -3541
permission to staff to enter into a professional services contract with a
Robert Kain
former City employee.
Contract (38)
17.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH FIRE
C- 2946 /Fire
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION. Approve MOU between the City of
Management
Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Fire Management Association.
Assoc. MOU (38)
18.
LEGAL ADVERTISING BID FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 -2003.
Legal Advertising
Accept the bid of the Daily Pilot and authorize a purchase order for the
FY 2002 -2003
one -year period of fiscal year 2002 -2003.
(32)
19.
IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT FOR FY 2002 -03 NATIONAL
C -3542
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES)
NPDES Program
PROGRAM. 1) Authorize Mayor Ridgeway to execute the
(38)
Implementation Agreement with the County of Orange to administer
the countywide NPDES Program; and 2) if approved within the
FY 2002 -03 CIP, authorize the expenditure of $224,897 to the County of
Orange for NPDES Administration expenses per the Implementation
Agreement.
MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS
20.
UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY REPLACEMENT. Award
Police Facility
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proposal submitted by Dell Compute
Uninterruptible Power Supply at the
American Power Conversion from
C1820631.
: Corporation for a replacement
Police Facility manufactured by
budget account number 7017-
21. CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT PROGRAM.
1) Approve acceptance of $52,190 from the State of California Law
Enforcement Equipment Purchase (CLEEP) program; and 2) approve a
budget amendment (BA -048) of $52,190 in funds to be transferred from
CLEEP Grant Program Revenue Account No. 1820 -4874 to the Police
Department CLEEP Capital Equipment Account No. 1820 -9017.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bromberg to approve the Consent Calendar,
except for the item removed (2), and noting the correction to Item No. 9.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Adams, Proctor, Mayor
Ridgeway
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
K. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
2. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR
MEETING OF JUNE 11, 2002.
Jim Hildreth, The Grand Canal, stated that what he said at the regular
meeting of June 11, 2002, is not accurately reflected in the minutes. He
requested that the tape be reviewed for completeness and accuracy, and
the appropriate corrections be made to the minutes. He specifically
referred to the comments he made on Item Nos. 3, 6, 16, and 24, and
during Public Comments.
Motion by Council Member O'Neil to waive reading of subject
minutes, approve as written and order filed.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Adams, Proctor, Mayor
Ridgeway
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
L. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dolores Otting stated that she is hearing of new community centers
throughout the City but doesn't know of one in District 7, which is the
district she lives in.
Mayor Ridgeway stated that he would have the Chairman of the Parks,
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Beaches & Recreation Commission respond to her inquiry.
Ms. Otting continued by stated that the site being considered for the
community center in Newport Coast and the consultant that was hired
to study it are items that should be on the City Council agenda. She
added that the site being considered is partially on a landfill.
Ms. Otting provided some of the history of the landfill and how it was
covered. She additionally noted that it is not lined and recommended
not moving the soil in the area to accommodate a community center.
She referred to the contaminated water that could runoff into the bay
and ocean.
Mayor Ridgeway assured Ms. Otting that the City would do nothing to
impair water quality.
Barbara Johnson, Newport Beach, thanked Council Member Glover
and the City Council for the work they've done on the airport. She also
thanked them for beginning to provide Closed Session reports, and
requested that the vote also be reported.
Council Member O'Neil stated that the City Council has been following
its legal requirements to provide Closed Session reports.
Dr. Jan Vandersloot, Newport Heights, announced the formation of the
Balboa Arbor Society, which is a group of people who desire to preserve
the ficus trees on Main Street and in other areas of the City. He
encouraged anyone that would be interested in joining the group to
contact him at (949) 548 -6326 or ionv3(4aol.com. He stated that they
are hoping to increase public knowledge and announced that the issue
would be agendized for the City Council meeting of July 9, 2002. He
encouraged members of the public to voice their opinion on the ficus
tree issue at that meeting. Dr. Vandersloot concluded by stating that
the trees should be retained.
Jim Hildreth, The Grand Canal, stated that a resident told him that he
should ease up on the City Council. Mr. Hildreth explained that he
continues to seek the City Council's assistance with gaining access to a
mooring location. He stated that the City has acknowledged that there
is an access issue and that the ladder is not the proper structure for the
canal. He added that it is illegal to deny access to leased property.
Mr. Hildreth displayed pictures showing examples of moorings with
access structures.
Mayor Ridgeway suggested that Mr. Hildreth submit his information to
Harbor Resources Director Melum.
Council Member Adams asked if the City Council should consider
eliminating the mooring that Mr. Hildreth is speaking of.
Mayor Pro Tom Bromberg explained that the City Council gave
Mr. Hildreth the option of keeping his mooring in its current location if
he would acknowledge that he is not entitled to access, since access
requires ownership of property within 30 feet of the mooring, which Mr.
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Hildreth does not have.
M. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
— None.
N. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AND ORAL STATUS REPORT
22. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR JUNE 20, 2002.
Planning Director Temple stated that there were eight items on the
Planning Commission's agenda of June 20, 2002, and that one was
removed and one was continued. Of the six items remaining, Planning
Director Temple stated that Item No. 1 was a denial of a parking
waiver request by a nail salon, Item No. 3 was an approval of an
alcoholic beverage outlet use permit and Item No. 4 was an approval of
a parking waiver for an office building.
Planning Director Temple stated that Item No. 5 involved a cell tower
on the existing Edison substation on Camelback Street. She stated that
the City doesn't normally allow monopole installations for cell sites, but
due to the type of pole being requested and the existing poles on the
site, the Planning Commission approved the request.
Council Member Heffernan stated that at the Study Session of April 23,
2002, the City Council discussed third generation cellular service. He
recalled that it was decided that the City should develop a right -of -way
encroachment policy and also look into the possibility of being the
landlord for the third generation service throughout the City by
utilizing existing light poles. He asked for a report on the status of
these two action items.
Mayor Ridgeway stated that the issue is being agendized for the City
Council meeting of July 9, 2002, and that Assistant City Manager Kiff
is the staff person preparing the report. Planning Director Temple
added that staff is also working on an ordinance that would address
installations in public rights -of -way and on City facilities, and design
and development criteria for those located on private property.
Assistant City Attorney Clauson stated that outside staff is working on
the ordinance and she is unsure when it will be ready to present to the
City Council. She added that the policy would require that the
antennas comply with the ordinance provisions, so both should be
brought before the City Council at the same meeting. Mayor Ridgeway
requested that a status report be provided at the City Council meeting
of July 9, 2002, and that Fire Chief Riley and Police Chief McDonell be
notified.
Council Member Heffernan stated that the providers should also be
encouraged to make presentations and provide photographs showing
what the antennas will look like.
Mayor Ridgeway further requested that Gary Gray be invited to attend
the meeting.
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Planning Director Temple continued with her report on the Planning
Commission meeting and stated that Item No. 2 involved a request by
the Balboa Island Village Inn to expand the nature of their live
entertainment. She reported that the Planning Commission
determined that the request should be handled through the live
entertainment permit process, and was outside the jurisdiction of the
Planning Commission. Planning Director Temple stated that she is
working with the applicant and City staff to assure that the
establishment's operation protects the peace and quiet of the
neighborhood.
Planning Director Temple reported that Item No. 6 involved a call for
review of a decision made by the Modifications Committee in regard to
a nonconforming triplex. Planning Director Temple stated that staffs
analysis concluded that the approval of a modification was not
appropriate. She stated that the appropriate path for review would be
through the use permit process.
Mayor Pro Tem Bromberg requested that he be kept apprised of the
status of the Village Inn issue.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bromberg to receive and file the written
report.
Jim Hildreth stated that he attended the Planning Commission
meeting and they determined that the Village Inn item was not within
their jurisdiction.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote
Ayes: Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Adams, Proctor, Mayor
Ridgeway
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
O. PUBLIC HEARINGS
23. PACIFIC BAY HOMES (PA2001 -250) — ONE FORD ROAD —
APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO
DENY A REQUEST TO AMEND THE PLANNED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF
INDEPENDENT KITCHEN FACILITIES WITHIN GUEST
COTTAGES. THE 11 PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
REQUEST ARE IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NOS. 1 THROUGH 8
(ON TROON DRIVE) AND LOTS 9 AND 13 (ON TURNBERRY
DRIVE) OF TRACT MAP NO. 15387 AND LOT NO. 21 (ON
HONORS DRIVE) OF TRACT MAP NO. 15389 (contd. from
6/11/02).
Motion by Council Member O'Neil to continue the item to
August 13, 2002.
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Adams, Proctor, Mayor
Ridgeway
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
24. EZ LUBE (PA2002 -034) — 3600 EAST COAST HIGHWAY —
APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO
DENY A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT AN AUTOMOBILE
LUBRICATION FACILITY CONSISTING OF A 2,641 SQUARE
FOOT BUILDING WITH TWO SERVICE BAYS LOCATED IN
CORONA DEL MAR. THE APPLICATION INCLUDES A
REQUEST TO WAIVE THREE OF THE TEN SPACE OFF -
STREET PARKING REQUIREMENT.
Mayor Ridgeway opened the public hearing.
Motion by Council Member O'Neil to continue the item to
August 27, 2002.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote
Ayes: Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Adams, Proctor, Mayor
Ridgeway
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
P. CONTINUED BUSINESS
25. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
City Clerk Harkless read the ballot votes of the Council Members for
the City Arts Commission as follows:
David Colley (O'Neil, Ridgeway, Glover, Adams, Proctor)
Leslie Feibleman (Heffernan, Bromberg)
City Clerk Harkless announced that David Colley is appointed to the
City Arts Commission.
City Clerk Harkless read the ballot votes of the Council Members for
the Civil Service Board as follows:
Timothy Brown (no votes)
Robert Badham (Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Ridgeway, Glover,
Adams, Proctor)
City Clerk Harkless announced that Robert Badham is appointed to the
Civil Service Board.
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City Clerk Harkless read the ballot votes of the Council Members for
the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission as follows:
William Garrett (Adams)
Steven Rosansky (Heffernan, O'Neil, Proctor)
Gregory Ruzicka (Heffernan, Bromberg, Ridgeway, Glover)
Thomas Tobin (O'Neil, Bromberg, Ridgeway, Glover, Adams, Proctor)
City Clerk Harkless announced that Gregory Ruzicka is appointed and
Thomas Tobin is reappointed to the Parks, Beaches & Recreation
Commission.
City Clerk Harkless read the ballot votes of the Council Members for
the Planning Commission as follows:
Phillip Lugar (no votes)
Larry Tucker (Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Ridgeway, Glover, Adams,
Proctor)
City Clerk Harkless announced that Larry Tucker is reappointed to the
Planning Commission.
City Clerk Harkless additionally announced that all of the terms are
effective on July 1, 2002.
Q. CURRENT BUSINESS
26. 2002 -03 BUDGET ADOPTION.
Res 2002 -47
2002 -2003 Budget
City Manager Bludau provided the City Council with a new budget
Adoption
checklist. He pointed out the $25,000 item that was added for new
(40)
equipment at the employee fitness center. He also noted that an item
for $30,000 needs to be added to the list for a consultant to study the
need for widening Jamboree Boulevard at the Bison and University
intersections. He stated that many people are questioning if the
widening should be a part of the circulation element of the general
plan. City Manager Bludau stated that with the addition of the
$30,000 item, the total of the supplement budget checklist is $811,157.
Council Member Adams stated that he was the one to request that the
Jamboree Boulevard study be done, and that he'd also like it to include
a review of alternatives for the proposed flyover ramp from Jamboree
Boulevard to Route 73.
City Manager Bludau stated that the City Council needs to decide
which elements of the checklist should be included in the budget.
Council Member O'Neil asked if there were adequate funds to fund all
of the items on the checklist. City Manager Bludau confirmed that
anticipated revenues would still exceed expenditures if the entire
checklist were approved.
Council Member Heffernan asked what was done in the budget to offset
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expected problems at the State level. Administrative Services Director
Danner stated that the general fund was reduced by $2.7 million in
anticipation of a reduction in the Vehicle License Fee (VLF).
Mayor Ridgeway announced that the total appropriations for the
operating budget for fiscal year 2002 -03 is $121,296,381 and the capital
budget totals $31,560,283. He also requested that the budgeted
amount for the Balboa Village Community Center be reduced from
$115,000 to $30,000 in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). He
stated that this would be appropriate until a consensus on the
peninsula is reached.
Administrative Services Director Danner stated that the supplemental
budget items on the checklist are new items that were discussed during
the budget review sessions.
Mayor Pro Tem Bromberg stated that the first item on the checklist
should be for the Balboa Island Museum & Historical Society, which is
a correction to the title.
Council Member Heffernan asked for a historical perspective of how the
2002 -03 budget compares to the 2001 -02 budget. Administrative
Services Director Danner stated that the proposed budget is less than
the prior fiscal year. Specifically, he stated that the estimated
operating expenditures for 2001 -02 are $111,382,904 and the proposed
budget expenditures for 2002 -03 are $110,539,148. He also noted that
the CIP recommendation for 2002 -03 is for $31,660,283, which is
considerably smaller than the prior year.
Jim Hildreth, The Grand Canal, suggested that money be budgeted to
audit the Harbor Resources office. He stated that documents seem to
be misplaced and are important to people who have boats and
moorings. Mr. Hildreth additionally noted that the shore mooring fees
are to be used to maintain the Harbor Resources Department. He
stated that the missing documents should be found and the records
should be put in order.
Laura Dietz stated that a public safety report was done for the City in
1975. She suggested that an update be done, and that it specifically
includes what the community would do if it were hit by a tsunami. She
stated that the California coast has been fortunate so far, but suggested
that a moderate amount of money be set aside to study the issue.
City Manager Bludau stated that the general plan update process will
include a study of the City's potential disaster hazards.
Barbara Johnson stated that she has attended all of the budget study
sessions and understands the three budget volumes. She stated that by
observing and participating in the process, she feels that the City needs
a budget committee comprised of council members and residents.
Mayor Pro Tem Bromberg stated that the budget process is not as
simple as it might appear. He stated that the council members receive
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the budget materials weeks prior to the first study session, and that a
great deal of time and effort goes into the process.
Mayor Ridgeway added that the budget process begins the January
prior to the start of the fiscal year. And, City Manager Bludau noted
that the council members are also constantly reviewing various
components of the budget with staff throughout the process. Mayor
Ridgeway requested that staff review the advantages and
disadvantages of forming a budget committee.
Motion by Council Member O'Neil to adopt Resolution No. 2002 -47
adopting the City's 2002 -03 Budget, to include all of the Budget
Checklist items, as well as an additional item of $30,000 for a
consultant to study the need for widening Jamboree Boulevard at the
Bison and University intersections, and the reduction of the Balboa
Village Community Center project in the CIP from $115,000 to $30,000.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Adams, Proctor, Mayor
Ridgeway
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
R. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION — None.
S. ADJOURNMENT — at 9:18 p.m. in the memory of Donald Wayne Moses.
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on June 19, 2002, at 3:15 p.m.
on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach
Administration Building.
City Clerk
Recording Secretary
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