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City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
June 14, 2005 - 7:00 p.m.
STUDY 6ES61UN — 3:35 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION — 5:42 p.m.
INDEX
A. RECESSED AND RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Heffernan, Rosansky, Webb, Ridgeway, Daigle, Nichols, Mayor
Bromberg
Absent: None
C. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - Mayor Bromberg reported that the City Council
voted unanimously in Closed Session to conditionally settle a Federal lawsuit filed
by the Newport Condominium Association regarding a closed City landfill site. A
settlement agreement and tolling agreement were approved, and provide for the
City to share financial and administrative responsibility for responding to a June
2002 order of the California Integrated Waste Management Board and local
enforcement agencies to resolve methane gas concerns on the property. The
agreement is effective provided that the conditions set forth in the tolling
agreement are met.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Lt. Colonel David Furness of the 1st
Battalion/1st Marines
E. INVOCATION — Reverend Dr. George R. Crisp, Christ Church by the Sea
United Methodist
F. PRESENTATIONS
1st Battalion/1st Marines Presentation. Mayor Bromberg introduced Lt.
Colonel David Furness, the commanding officer of the Pt Battalion/15t Marines
from Camp Pendleton, Linda Furness, Key Volunteer Coordinators (KVC) advisor,
and Anne Oxner, KVC chair. Lt. Colonel Furness thanked the City for its support
of the 1st Battalion/1st Marines and presented a plaque of recognition to Mayor
Bromberg, Deputy Administrative Services Director Dick Kurth and City
Manager Bludau, who all serve on the 1/1 Committee.
Proclamation for Randy Seton. Mayor Bromberg presented a proclamation to
Randy Seton recognizing his service to the community and the environment, and
honoring and commending him on behalf of the people of Newport Beach, its
habitat and water quality.
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Proclamation for Sergeant Major Dailey. Mayor Bromberg presented a
proclamation to Sergeant Major Joseph Dailey recognizing him as a true hero for
his service to the country, and declaring June 14, 2005, as Sergeant Major Dailey
Day.
G. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
H. 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 Daigle announced that at the City Council meeting of
June 28, 2005, video streaming will be implemented, which will allow for
meetings to be broadcast on the internet and will be an efficient way to
expand public access.
• Council Member Daigle announced that she recently attended a Friends of
the Library luncheon and learned that the Book Store raised over
$200,000 for the library last year. Council Member Daigle explained that
books are bought, read, donated back to the library and resold through the
Book Store.
• Council Member Ridgeway encouraged everyone to donate books to the
library, so that they can be recycled and sold.
• Council Member Ridgeway announced that Alice Smith, a resident on the
peninsula, will turn 100 on June 18, 2005. He stated that she's an
inspiration to everyone and he wished her a very happy birthday.
• Mayor Pro Tem Webb noted that today is Flag Day. He complimented the
Flag Day ceremony that was held the day prior, sponsored by Elks Lodge
1767.
• Mayor Pro Tern Webb requested that the process begin to change the
street tree designation on a portion of Dover Drive, from red capped gum
to a tree to be recommended by the General Services staff.
• Council Member Rosansky requested that staff analyze second -floor
encroachments into alley setbacks, and respond as to how the
encroachments might affect access through those alleyways.
• Council Member Heffernan requested that the aerial of the City in the
Council Chambers be replaced with a more current photo.
• Mayor Bromberg announced that Hoag Hospital has donated $100,000 to
the City's Centennial program.
• Mayor Bromberg announced that the 12th Annual Balboa Island Parade
was held on June 5, 2005. He stated that approximately 7,000 people
were in attendance.
• Mayor Bromberg recognized Newport Beach resident Jim Sellers for his
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donation of a $1,500 weekend package to the Westgate in San Diego to a
marine.
• Mayor Bromberg acknowledged Larry Tucker, Planning Commission
Chairman, for his leadership and mediation efforts in regard to the St.
Andrews Church expansion issue.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF MINUTES/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING AND REGULAR MEETING
OF MAY 24, 2005. Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as
corrected to change the maker of the motion for approval of the Consent
Calendar from Mayor Pro Tem Webb to Council Member Ridgeway, 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.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
3. VEHICLE CODE ENFORCEMENT WITHIN ONE FORD ROAD.
Introduce Ordinance No. 2005 -10 authorizing application of California
Vehicle Code to Private Roads in the One Ford Road Community, and pass
to second reading on June 28, 2005.
Council Member Nichols asked if the One Ford Road Community
Association Board had responded to the item. Public Works Director
Badum stated he would have to look into it.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
4. ORDINANCE TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO PERS
CONTRACT TO PROVIDE PRE - RETIREMENT OPTIONAL
SETTLEMENT DEATH BENEFIT TO SAFETY EMPLOYEES. Adopt
Ordinance No. 2005 -7, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the
City Council of the City of Newport Beach and the Board of
Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System.
5. ORDINANCE ADOPTING PLANNED COMMUNITY TEXT
AMENDMENT NO. 2004 -003 FOR NEWPORT LEXUS
AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP (PA 2004 -153) — 3901, 3931, 3961
MACARTHUR BOULEVARD AND 848 AND 888 DOVER STREET.
Adopt Ordinance No. 2005 -8 approving Planned Community Text
Amendment No. 2004 -003.
Council Members Heffernan and Ridgeway recused themselves from
voting on this item due to possible conflicts of interest. Council Member
Heffernan abstained from voting on the item.
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RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
G. BALBOA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
RENEWAL: ANNUAL REPORT FOR SHORTENED FISCAL YEAR
2005 AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 -2006. 1) Approve Balboa Village Business
Improvement District 2005 Short Year Annual Report; and 2) adopt
Resolution of Intention No. 2005 -31 and set the public hearing for June 28,
2005.
APPOINTMENT TO CITY CENTENNIAL 2006 STEERING
COMMITTEE. Adopt Resolution No. 2005 -32 to expand the membership
of the City Centennial 2006 Committee and allow additional members to
be added in the future by a vote of the City Centennial 2006 Steering
Committee, and approve the appointment of Richard Luehrs and Ray
Halowski to the committee.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
8. BIG CANYON AREA JOINT SEWER PROJECT — APPROVAL OF A
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT AND APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WALDEN & ASSOCIATES FOR
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES. 1) Approve
Reimbursement Agreement with the Orange County Sanitation District
for the realignment and rehabilitation of the Big Canyon Trunk Sewer;
2) approve a budget amendment (05BA -065) appropriating $140,450 in
account 7251- C5600292 and increase revenue estimates by the same
amount for reimbursement from OCSD to be received in FY 05/06; and
3) approve a Professional Services Agreement with Walden & Associates of
Irvine for design and construction support services for the Big Canyon
Trunk Sewer at a contract price of $140,450 and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
9. CORONA DEL MAR AREA PAVEMENT REHABILITATION —
COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT (C- 3650).
1) Accept the work; 2) authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion; 3) authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials
bond 35 days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded in
accordance with applicable portions of the Civil Code; and 4) release the
Faithful Performance Bond one (1) year after Council acceptance.
Council Member Nichols asked if the pavement rehabilitation will be done
in the Shorecliff area only. Public Works Director Badum stated that he
believed that most of the streets in the contract were Shorecliff streets, but
that some other streets in Corona del Mar were added.
10. APPROVAL OF HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PURCHASE TO
UPGRADE POLICE DEPARTMENT CAD AND RMS SYSTEMS.
1) Approve the sole source purchase from Northrup Grumman to upgrade
the Police Department's Computer Aided Dispatch and Records
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Management Systems' computer hardware and associated operating
system software in an amount not to exceed $309,000 from the Police
Department's Support Services Division Computer Capital Purchases
Account #1820 -9010; and 2) authorize the Police Department to negotiate
the terms of the Purchase Agreement subject to approval as to form by the
City Attorney, and execution of the document by the City Manager.
11.
TERMINATION OF EXPIRED AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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AGREEMENTS. Execute Termination Agreements for two expired
TRM 12208
affordable housing agreements (Plummer Court, 309 Cypress Street, and
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Canyon Cove, 509 Morning Canyon).
Council Member Nichols asked if affordable housing has a term and if so,
if it's a set term. Assistant City Manager Wood stated that the term has
varied and increased over time. Council Member Nichols confirmed that
when the term is up, the housing can revert to market rate.
12.
RETAIN THE FIRM OF CB RICHARD ELLIS, INC. OF NEWPORT
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BEACH TO PROVIDE LEASE LOCATION ALTERNATIVES FOR
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THE RELOCATION OF CITY HALL DURING THE POTENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CITY HALL. Approve the letter
agreement to retain the relocation services of CB Richard Ellis, Inc. and
authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS
13.
BUDGET AMENDMENT — CONTRACT CLASSES. Approve a budget
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amendment (05BA -066) in the amount of $119,000 to increase the
Revenue and Expenditures Accounts due to increased registration and
new contract classes, which require additional payments to instructors.
14.
Item removed from the Consent Calendar by Council Member
Nichols.
15.
Item removed from the Consent Calendar by Council Member
Heffernan.
16.
PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT AMBULANCE COTS FOR USE
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BY FIRE DEPARTMENT PARAMEDICS. Approve the purchase of five
Stryker Power -ProTM battery powered ambulance cots for our paramedic
units at an amount not to exceed $50,000 and authorize a budget
amendment (05BA -068) to transfer $25,000 from the General Fund
Paramedic Reserve to account 2340 -9300 to fund the balance of the
purchase.
17.
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 68 (NEWPORT SHORES) AND
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ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 69 (WEST NEWPORT) PROJECT
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UPDATE. Receive and file.
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529.
CLARIFICATION - MOU WITH LIDO PARTNERS, INC. - CITY
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HALL/ VIA LIDO PLAZA LOT -LINE ADJUSTMENT. Approve
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revisions to the Memorandum of Understanding with Lido Partners, Inc.
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for conditional approval of a lot -line adjustment which was previously
approved by City Council on May 10, 2005.
530. CONTRACT WITH FORMER CITY EMPLOYEE — JIM SINASEK.
Authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with a
former employee, Mr. Jim Sinasek, to provide consultant services relating
to Code and Water Quality Enforcement.
Council Member Nichols asked for clarification on Item Nos. 3, 9 and 11. See
individual items for discussion.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Webb to approve the Consent Calendar, except for
those items removed (14 and 15); and noting the correction to Item No. 1; and the
recusal by Council Members Heffernan and Ridgeway and the abstention by
Council Member Nichols on Item No. 5.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Heffernan, Rosansky, Webb, Ridgeway, Daigle, Nichols, Mayor
Bromberg
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
18. FISCAL YEAR 2005 -06 PROPOSED BUDGET HEARING
Administrative Services Director Danner stated that the City Charter
requires that a public hearing be held on the proposed budget.
Mayor Bromberg opened the public hearing.
Hearing no testimony, Mayor Bromberg closed the public hearing.
City Manager Bludau stated that council members should also request
items that they want added to the budget checklist, so that a complete list
can be prepared for City Council consideration on June 28, 2005, when the
budget will be adopted. He confirmed that he had already received a list
of items from Mayor Bromberg.
Council Member Daigle requested that money be budgeted to lengthen the
left -hand turn pockets on Jamboree Road that provide access to Eastbluff
Drive. Secondly, she requested that a riding arena and park for Santa
Ana Heights be included in the budget. She explained that these would be
funded from the redevelopment funds and asked Mayor Pro Tem Webb to
provide more information.
Mayor Pro Tem Webb clarified that the request for the lengthening of the
left -hand turn lanes only needs to be added to the project description for
the existing Jamboree Road median project. Additional funds are not
needed. The two projects in Santa Ana Heights would require funding of
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$250,000 each, and the City would need to carry out the administration of
the riding arena and the design of the passive park.
Mayor Pro Tern Webb requested that two items be added to the checklist.
These included the replacement of the trees on Dover Drive between
Westcliff Drive and 16th Street, which he stated would cost $15,000 plus
the use of some of the reforestation funds. Secondly, he requested that
$30,000 be budgeted to repair and replace the landscaping and chain link
fence adjacent to the East Costa Mesa channel. Lastly, Mayor Pro Tern
Webb requested that the project description for the Mariners Joint Use
Library fixtures, furniture and equipment costs in the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) be changed to allow any unused funds to be
used to help pay for the demolition of the old building and the
redevelopment of the park.
Council Member Rosansky stated that he would submit his list to staff
prior to the meeting of June 28, 2005.
Council Member Heffernan requested that money be included in the
budget to relocate the park facilities to provide for additional parking if
construction of the Newport Coast Community Center begins.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Webb to direct staff to prepare the Budget
Resolution for adoption at the City Council Meeting of June 28 2005,
including any "checklist" items that are recommended for approval.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote
Ayes: Heffernan, Rosansky, Webb, Ridgeway, Daigle, Nichols, Mayor
Bromberg
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
19. 2005 -06 APPROPRIATION LIMIT HEARING.
Administrative Services Director Danner stated that the State
Constitution requires the City to set an appropriation limit each year at a
public hearing.
Mayor Bromberg opened the public hearing.
Hearing no testimony, Mayor Bromberg closed the public hearing.
Motion by Council Member Rosansky to adopt Resolution No. 2005 -33
approving the City's Appropriation (Gann) Limit for the 2005 -06 fiscal
year in the amount of $119,548,685.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Heffernan, Rosansky, Webb, Ridgeway, Daigle, Nichols, Mayor
Bromberg
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Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
20. PROPOSED UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICT (UUD) NO. 19
SANTA ANA HEIGHTS — MESA DRIVE, CYPRESS STREET AND A
PORTION OF ORCHARD DRIVE.
Public Works Director Badum stated that previously, there were some
issues regarding the appropriate use of redevelopment agency funds to
fund the district, including the individual hook -ups. All parties involved
now agree that it is an appropriate use of the funds.
John Friedrich, the appointed engineer for the assessment district, read
Item No. 3 of the procedural summary of the engineer's report, in its
entirety, and stated that the undergrounding in the public right -of -way
and on private property will be fully funded by redevelopment agency
funds.
Mayor Bromberg opened the public hearing.
Hearing no testimony, Mayor Bromberg closed the public hearing.
Motion by Council Member Daigle to adopt Resolution No. 2005 -34
establishing Underground Utility District No. 19.
Council Member Daigle recognized Barbara Venezia in the audience and
stated that she is the new chairperson of the Santa Ana Heights Project
Advisory Committee (PAC). She additionally noted that PAC is dedicated
in moving the assessment district, riding arena, park, fire station and
community center projects forward.
Barbara Venezia noted that she first brought the undergrounding idea to
PAC ten years ago, and is looking forward to continuing to work with the
City.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Heffernan, Rosansky, Webb, Ridgeway, Daigle, Nichols, Mayor
Bromberg
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
K. REMARKS
21. COMMENTS FROM MAYOR BROMBERG [ORAL
PRESENTATION].
Mayor Bromberg announced that on May 18, 2005, Governor
Schwarzenegger appointed him to the Orange County Superior Court
bench. As a result, he is required to resign from his position as a council
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member, which he has. His resignation will be effective June 16, 2005.
Mayor Bromberg stated that when he moved to Newport Beach 18 years
ago, he learned that one person can truly make a difference. He explained
that one of the reasons he ran for the City Council in 2000 was a desire to
improve the infrastructure on Balboa Island. Since being on the City
Council, approximately 85% of the streets, sidewalks and bayfronts that
needed to be replaced have been replaced. The remaining are scheduled to
be replaced.
Mayor Bromberg stated that the past 4'/z years, as a council member, have
been the most meaningful of his life. He complimented the staff that
works for the City, and stated that they are topnotch and dedicated.
Mayor Bromberg addressed his fellow council members by stating that the
majority of the people in the City support and trust them. He urged them
to continue doing the outstanding job that they-'re doing, to follow their
conscience and to put policy before politics. He stated that there's still so
much to accomplish, such as sphere issues, the airport, the general plan
and Marina Park.
Mayor Bromberg stated that he's going to miss being on the City Council,
but will still be able to stay involved with the 1/1 Committee and the City's
centennial efforts. In closing, he acknowledged his wife, Ronnie, who was
in attendance at the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Webb presented Mayor Bromberg with the traditional
Mayor's Gavel Plaque, recognizing his service as Mayor, and a second
plaque recognizing his service on the City Council from 2000 to 2005.
Council Member Ridgeway stated that Mayor Bromberg has passion and
integrity, and his efforts will be missed. Council Member Daigle thanked
him for his assistance and advice. Council Member Heffernan thanked
Mayor Bromberg for his support, his involvement and outreach, and
Council Member Rosansky thanked him for setting such a great example.
Jim Hildreth stated that he hoped that the truthfulness and heartfeltness
that Mayor Bromberg has shown the community will not be
overshadowed. He hoped the best for California and Newport Beach.
L. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tom Tobin, Chairman of the Parks, Beaches & Recreation (PB &R)
Commission, read a letter from Gregory Ruzicka, Vice Chairman of
the PB &R Commission, which discussed the PB &R Commission's
recent decision on a reforestation request in Harbor View Hills South.
Mr. Ruzicka took issue with Council Member Ridgeway's comments about
the decision and provided the reasons why he did not support the
reforestation request. Mr. Tobin stated that he also took exception to
Council Member Ridgeway using the term "scofflaw" regarding the PB &R
decision.
Dr. Jan Vandersloot agreed and stated that PB &R Commissioners Tobin,
Ruzicka and Skoro used due diligence by visiting the site. He stated that
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they checked for sidewalk damage and found none, and view impairment.
Dr. Vandersloot stated that there were irregularities in the reforestation
application. He requested that the City continue to require stringent
adherence to Council Policy G -1, Retention or Removal of City Trees,
which he didn't feel happened in this situation. In closing, he stated that
the PB &R Commission is not to blame and that they did their job.
• Jim Hildreth stated that the Grand Canal and access rights to the
locations in the Grand Canal will continue to be his issue for a long period
of time. He noted that what happened in the past with a particular City
employee lying to the City Council reflects on all issues brought before the
City Council, and that some changes need to be made in the City and with
the truthfulness of its employees. Mr. Hildreth stated that coming up
before the City Council shouldn't just be expediting his demise.
• John Buttolph asked the City Council to allow the public to vote for
the replacement of Mayor Bromberg's position on the City Council. He
stated that two of the current council members were brought into office
by appointment and the public should be trusted to vote on this current
vacancy. Secondly, Mr. Buttolph asked if there would be an
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the City Hall redevelopment
project.
M. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Status report - Ad Hoe General Plan Update Committee (GPUC).
Assistant City Manager Wood reported that the next public workshop on the
general plan update will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2005, at the OASIS Senior
Center. Two repeat three -hour sessions will be held, one at 9:00 a.m. and one at
1:00 P.M.
Status report - Local Coastal Program Certification Committee. Council
Member Ridgeway reported that the committee will be meeting at 3:00 p.m, on
June 20, 2005, to discuss the Coastal Commission's comments to the Land Use
Element.
Status report - Newport Coast Advisory Committee (NCAC). Council
Member Heffernan reported that the committee's next meeting is scheduled for
July 11, 2005. The agenda topics will include the result of potential traffic
mitigation on the two truck supply roads, the diversion of students from Newport
Coast Elementary school, and the progress being made on the Newport Coast
Community Center.
Status report - Mariners Joint Use Library Ad Hoc Steering Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Webb stated that the steel is going up, which provides a skeletal
view of what the library will look like.
Status report - City Centennial 2006 Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Webb
stated that the committees are excited about the celebration events, and
announced that there will be a Rose Parade float design news conference at
Rogers Gardens at 10:00 a.m. on June 21, 2005.
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Status report - City Council/Citizens Ad Hoc Committee for Marina Park
Planning. Mayor Bromberg stated that he expects the matter to be addressed by
the City Council in July or August.
Status report - City Council Ad Hoc Marina Park Advisory Conunittee.
No report.
Status report - Ad Hoc Committee for Revisions to the Zoning Code.
Council Member Rosansky announced that the new committee held an
organizational meeting and decided that a consultant should be hired to assist
with some of the issues in simplifying the code.
Status report - Finance Committee. Council Member Heffernan reported that
the issuance of Certificates of Participation (COP's) for the potential financing of a
new City Hall is being discussed by the committee.
Status report - Building Ad Hoc Committee. Mayor Bromberg stated that
three architects in Newport Beach have expressed an interest in participating in
the design of the new City Hall.
Mayor Bromberg requested that the June 28, 2005, City Council meeting include
an item on the agenda to replace his position on the many committees that he
serves. Secondly, he requested that the City Manager get back to Mr. Buttolph
with an answer to the question he had during Public Comments regarding the
City Hall project.
N. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AND ORAL STATUS REPORT
22. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR JUNE 9, 2005.
Planning Director Temple stated that the item on the agenda regarding a
condominium conversion was continued and the item requesting a use
permit for an alcoholic beverage outlet was approved without comment.
She reported that the Planning Commission did spend some time on the
request for a new restaurant in the Bluffs Shopping Center. She noted
that because the center already has a significant parking problem, the
Planning Commission added a condition of approval to require the
development of a parking management plan and a valet operation
management plan for the restaurant, as well as the center.
Planning Director Temple reported that the item dealing with a general
plan amendment and zoning amendment in Kell Center Newport was
continued to the Planning Commission meeting of July 7, 2005, to allow
the developer and the property owner of the parking lot to reach an
agreement. Additionally, the Planning Commission reviewed the traffic
and environmental analysis of the general plan alternatives. And, lastly,
they considered the comprehensive update to the City's sign code and sign
design guidelines manual. The Planning Commission asked for changes
and continued the item for 30 days.
Council Member Heffernan asked if the Planning Commission was done
with the St. Andrews Presbyterian expansion project. Planning Director
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Temple responded in the affirmative and stated that the Planning
Commission has made its final recommendation to the City Council.
Council Member Daigle noted that the City Council is not expected to
meet on July 12, 2005, and asked how call -ups would be handled for
Planning Commission decisions made at its meeting of July 7, 2005. City
Manager Bludau stated that the call -up provisions could be waived by the
City Council and noted that at the City Council meeting of June 28, 2005,
the City Council will determine if it will meet on July 12, 2005.
23. MARINA PARK MOBILE HOME PARK - CHANGE OF USE ISSUES
(contd. from 5/10/05).
City Attorney Clauson reported that the City Council Ad Hoc Marina Park
Advisory Committee made up of Council Members Ridgeway and
Rosansky, and Mayor Pro Tern Webb, met on April 13, 2005, to discuss the
various issues associated with the potential closure of the Marina Park
mobile home park. She stated that the process is expected to take
approximately 18 months, and the committee is recommending that the
process begin.
Mayor Bromberg recessed the meeting at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened the meeting
at 9:07 p.rrL with all council members present.
Mayor Bromberg announced that the area had received a tsunami warning as
the result of an earthquake in Northern California. He stated that the meeting
would be adjourned early as a precaution.
Police Chief McDonell reported that at 7:50 p.m., there was a 7.0 earthquake
approximately 90 miles off the coast of Crescent City, California, and that it
triggered an automatic tsunami warning from the U. S. Geological Survey. He
stated that no activations or evacuations are planned by the Orange County
Emergency Operations Center, and there are no indications that a tsunami will
hit the area.
23. MARINA PARK MOBILE HOME PARK - CHANGE OF USE ISSUES
[continued].
Council Member Ridgeway stated that the new president of the Marina
Park Homeowners Association has indicated his understanding of the
City's right to begin the process for closure of the park.
Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to direct staff to begin legally
required steps to change the use of the property to an interim open space
condition, including the preparation and submittal of a relocation report to
the Marina Park residents and the City Council for consideration at a
public hearing.
Council Member Nichols stated that the action is premature. He
explained that the park is paying for itself, and it doesn't make sense to
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close the park and lose the income.
Council Member Rosansky noted that it has been determined that the use
at the Marina Park site will be changed, and the recommended action is to
determine how to go about the process, how long the mobile homes should
be allowed to stay, if revenue can be derived from the property until the
change in use is decided, and to identify funds and obtain the necessary
approvals for the chosen alternative-
Jim Hildreth stated that Marina Park used to be called the Newport
Campground, and its current use is appropriate. He stated that the site is
open to the public and there is no reason to make a change.
Substitute motion by Council Member Nichols to not proceed with
any changes at the site until a decision is made on the use of the site.
Council Member Heffernan agreed with Council Member Nichols
comments, but stated that the process for relocation needs to begin so that
the overall costs can be determined.
Council Member Rosansky added that the first step in the process to
relocate the residents of the mobile home park is to conduct a relocation
study, which will outline the various costs involved.
Council Member Nichols withdrew his substitute motion.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Heffernan, Rosansky, Webb, Ridgeway, Daigle, Nichols, Mayor
Bromberg
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Q. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR [taken out of
order]
14. BOARD AND COMMISSION SCHEDULED VACANCIES -
CONFIRMATION OF NOMINEES.
Motion by Council Member Rosansky to confirm the nominations
made by the Ad Hoc Appointments Committee: Harry Hamilton, Board of
Library Trustees; Gerald Allison, Dennis Baker, Rita Goldberg, Robyn
Grant, Helen McCarthy and Kirwan Rockefeller, City Arts Commission;
Bert Carson, Douglas Coulter and Charles Gross, Civil Service Board;
Seymour Beek, Scott Ramser, Ralph Rodheim and Tony Melum, Harbor
Commission; Allen Doby, Phillip Lugar, Roy Englebrecht and Errol Frank,
Parks, Beaches R Recreation Commission; and Marti Klein, Michael
Toerge, Ron Baers and Michael Henn, Planning Commission.
Council Member Nichols stated that it seems that the procedure has
changed on how the appointments are made. He explained that in the
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past, a recommendation is made by the council member of the district
where the vacancy occurred.
After a brief discussion, it was determined that Council Member Nichols
misunderstood and was referring to how some committee appointments
are handled, and not to how board and commission appointments are
handled. Additionally, Council Member Nichols was informed that he
could make a recommendation to add names to the nominee list. He could
also make a recommendation to change the procedure for board and
commission appointments, and have that agendized for a later meeting.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Heffernan, Rosansky, Webb, Ridgeway, Daigle, Mayor Bromberg
Noes: Nichols
Abstain: None
Absent: None
O. CONTINUED BUSINESS [continued]
24. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2005 -001 AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO PARKING STANDARDS FOR
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS (PA 2005 -015) (contd. from
5/10/05).
Item continued to the City Council meeting of June 28, 2005.
25. CHARTER PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION OF
MAYOR.
Item continued to the City Council meeting of June 21, 2005.
531. SCHEDULING OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ST.
ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH EXPANSION PROJECT
(PA2002 -265).
Item continued to the City Council meeting of June 28, 2005.
P. CURRENT BUSINESS
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NAMING OF PARK LOCATED BEHIND THE NEWPORT BEACH
CENTRAL LIBRARY.
Item continued to the City Council meeting of June 28, 2005.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT EASTBLUFF DRIVE AND
ALBA STREET.
Item continued to the City Council meeting of June 28, 2005.
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Item continued to the City Council meeting of June 28, 2005.
Q. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR [continued]
15. DONNA AND JOHN CREAN MARINERS BRANCH LIBRARY AND
TENNIS COURT FUNDING.
Item continued to the City Council meeting of June 28, 2005.
R. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
S. ADJOURNMENT - at 9:30 p.m., to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2005, in
memory of Alma Thompson
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on June 8, 2005, at 2:25 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 June 10, 2005, at 2:15 p.m. on the City Hall Bulletin Board located
outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building
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