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Regular Meeting
October 10, 2006 — 7:00 p.m.
STUDY SESS..ION - 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED. SESSION - 6:00 pan.
A. RECESSED AND RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
B. ROLL CALL.
C.
Present: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky, Mayor
Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council Member
Nichols
City Attorney Clausen reported that the City Council approved the City moving forward
with the City of Tustin to file a legal challenge to the Environmental Impact Reports (EIR's)
for two projects in the City of Irvine.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEG_UNCE - Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky
E. INVOCATION - Rev. Dr. Deborah Barrett, Zen Center of Orange County, Costa Mesa
F.
Junior League of Orange County Proclamation. Mayor Webb presented a
proclamation to Angie Roe, Truly Boring, Anna Lisa Biason and Sandra Gee of the Junior
League of Orange County proclaiming the week of October 14 -18, 2006, as Junior League of
Orange County, California Week. Ms. Boring announced that "The Christmas Company"
would be taking place at the Newport Dunes from October 15 - 18, 2006, with the opening
gala on October 14, 2006. Additional information and tickets can be obtained by accessing
the League's website at www.jloce.org.
Centennial Committee Recognition. Mayor Webb announced that the Centennial Book
is on sale for $25 at Recreation Services, the Central Library and through the City's
website. Former Recreation & Senior Services Director Marie Knight presented certificates
of appreciation to Chair Sharon Esterley and the members of the "Let's Do Launch
Committee ", and to Chair Dayna Pettit and the members of the "100 Years Between the
Piers Committee ". Ms. Knight reported that there were over 1500 volunteers who assisted
with the Centennial events throughout the year. She also acknowledged and thanked City
staff members, with special recognition given to the Recreation & Senior Services
Department. Mayor Webb complimented the efforts of all those involved.
National Community Planning Month Proclamation. Mayor Webb presented a
proclamation to Planning Director Temple proclaiming October as National Community
Planning Month. Planning Director Temple briefly reported on the projects accomplished by
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the Planning Department during the past year.
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 Curry announced that on September 20, 2006, he attended a workshop with
Newport Coast residents regarding the continued closure of Pelican Hills Road. He stated
that it is unacceptable for the road to remain closed for an additional two years, as requested
by The Irvine Company. Council Member Curry requested that the City conduct an
independent evaluation of the remaining construction activity, with the goal of opening the
road as soon as it is safe and practical, and that this information be provided at the City
Council meeting of November 14, 2006.
Council Member Nichols requested that beach parking problems be addressed at a future
meeting, with consideration given to possibly making the system more strict.
Council Member Daigle agreed that a report should be brought back to the City Council
within the next six weeks on how the City is addressing the beach parking issue,
particularly in Corona del Mar.
Council Member Daigle stated that some cities are adopting resolutions in support of
Proposition 83, Jessica's law. She requested that a similar resolution be brought to the City
Council for consideration.
Council Member Ridgeway also agreed with Council Member Nichols' request to address the
beach parking issue and to possibly consider nighttime restrictions.
Council Member Ridgeway complimented the "100 Years Between the Piers" event,
and thanked all those who were involved and participated.
Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky announced that the groundbreaking for the children's Secret
Discovery Garden at the Central Library was recently held, and that the project should be
completed by the end of the year.
Mayor Webb announced that most of the Council Members attended the Irvine Ranch
National Natural Landmark dedication ceremony earlier in the day at Reef Point. He stated
that The Irvine Company has created a $50 million fund to maintain the 37,000 acres that
have been landmarked.
Mayor Webb announced that the City has mailed out official disaster preparedness
information to all residents in the City. He noted that the Fire Department has two staff
members devoted to emergency preparedness and they are Matt Brisbois, Community
Preparedness Coordinator, and Katie Freeman, Disaster Preparedness Coordinator.
Mayor Webb complimented the "100 Years Between the Piers" event and all those involved.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF MINUTESIORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETINGS
OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2006. Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written
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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.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
4. UTILIZE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) FUNDS TO
PURCHASE MULTI - DISCIPLINE COMMAND VEHICLE AND
INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT (C- 3889). [381100-
20061 1) Accept UASI grant funds to purchase a Multi- discipline Command Vehicle
for $65,000; 2) accept UASI grant funds to purchase Interoperable Communications
Equipment for $62,000; 3) authorize a budget amendment (07BA -017) increasing
revenue estimates by $127,000 in 2351 -4866, UASI Grant, and increasing
expenditure appropriations by $65,000 in 2351 -9030, UASI Grant Vehicle, and by
$62,000 in 2351 -9031, UASI Grant Equipment; and 4) approve a sole source contract
with 911 Vehicles with an amount not to exceed $65,000 for the Command Vehicle,
and Motorola with an amount not to exceed $62,000 for the Interoperable
Communication Equipment.
5. CITYWIDE COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND COST OF SERVICES STUDY.
1381100 -20061 Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement (C -3890) in substantially similar form to the submitted draft agreement
with Public Resource Management, LLC (PRM), to develop a defensible cost
allocation plan and to identify and analyze the cost of providing City services.
City Manager Bludau noted that the action for this item previously included a
budget amendment, which was removed from the staff recommendation.
6. AGREEMENT FOR COLLECTION OF SCHOOL FEES PURSUANT TO
EDUCATION CODE SECTION 17620 (C- 3891). [381100 -20061 Approve the
Agreement with the Newport -Mesa Unified School District to allow the City to
collect development fees on behalf of the School District.
APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR
THE BRISTOL STREET NORTH - STREET REHABILITATION (C- 8815).
[381100 -20061 Approve the proposed Agreement between the City of Newport Beach
and the County of Orange to add resurfacing of the County owned portions of the
intersection at Bristol Street North and Campus Drive as a part of the Bristol Street
North between Campus Drive and Jamboree Road Street Rehabilitation project and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
8. DONNA AND JOHN CREAN MARINERS BRANCH LIBRARY AND TENNIS
COURTS - COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT (C- 3496).
[381100 -20061 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.
9. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) - WIRELESS FIDELITY e Wi -Fi`^
NETWORK ACROSS NEWPORT BEACH (contd. from 9/26/06) (C- 3887).
[381100 -2006] 1) Authorize the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP;
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for wireless communication facilities citywide in a manner similar to the draft RFP
attached to the staff report; and 2) direct that responses to the RFP be brought back
to the Media & Communications Committee for further review and recommendation.
MISCELLANEOUS
10. ACCEPTANCE OF U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 2006 BYRNE GRANT.
[100 -20061 1) Accept for administrative purposes, the U. S. Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs 2006 Byrne Grant Award in the total amount of $24,681
for the Orange County Integrated Law and Justice Project; 2) authorize the
Administrative Services Director to establish revenue and expenditure accounts in
the Capital Improvement Budget to facilitate the administration of these grant
funds; and 3) authorize the Chief of Police to sign the FY06 Office of Justice
Programs 2006 Byrne Grant Award Acceptance Form, accepting the Grant
Allocation.
11. ACCEPTANCE OF 2005 -2007 STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) DUI PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS. [100 -20061 1)
Accept the 2005 -2007 State of California, OTS DUI Grant Award not to exceed
$298,384.74 for the purpose of DUI enforcement patrols and DUI checkpoints; 2)
authorize the Administrative Services Director to establish an account to facilitate
the administration of these reimbursement grant funds; and 3) authorize the Chief
of Police to sign appropriate grant acceptance documents.
12. APPOINTMENTS TO ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
(EQAC). [100 -20061 Confirm Council Member Ridgeway's appointment of
Kimberly Jameson to the District 1 regular member seat and Bruce Asper to the
District 1 at -large seat on the Environmental Quality Affairs Committee (EQAC).
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Rosanskv to approve the Consent Calendar, except for the
item removed (3); and noting the amendment to Item No. 5.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky, Mayor
Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
J. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT WAIVER FROM PERS FOR POLICE CHIEF
(C- 2954). [381100 -20061
Dolores Otting expressed support for Chief McDonell, but stated that the public
should know that the Police Department is not fully staffed and that there is also a
morale problem within the department.
Brenda Martin expressed her agreement with the comments of Ms. Otting.
City Manager Bludau reported that the Police Department is currently short by
eight positions.
Council Member Curry noted that the shortage isn't due to a shortage of applicants,
it's because the City has such high standards for police officers.
Council Member Nichols expressed support for the Integrated Law & Justice
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System, and stated that he would like to see it implemented.
Motion by Mayor _Pro Tem Rosansky to adopt Resolution No. 2006 -90 to the
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) as required by law to
allow Chief McDonell to continue his employment with the City until June 30, 2007,
at which time he will leave the service of Newport Beach.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky,
Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council
Member Nichols
K. PUBLLC_HEARINGS
13. KOLL CENTER NEWPORT, 4450 MACARTHUR BLVD., GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 2006 -003, PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AMENDMENT NO. 2006 -001 (PA2006 -095) - MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE
TOTAL GROSS FLOOR AREA OF GENERAL OFFICE IN SUB AREA 1 -1
(OFFICE SITE A) OF THE AIRPORT AREA (STATISTICAL AREA L4) BY
24,016 GROSS SQUARE FEET; AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE KOLL
CENTER NEWPORT PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC -15) TO ALLOW THE
TRANSFER OF 24,016 GROSS SQUARE FEET OF UNUSED RETAIL,
RESTAURANT AND OFFICE SQUARE FOOTAGE FROM OFFICE SITE B
TO OFFICE SITE A (PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT A 21,311 SQUARE FOOT,
TWO-STORY OFFICE BUILDING OVER A SUBTERRANEAN PARKING
GARAGE ON A 1.49 -ACRE SITE AT 4450 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD).
[100 -2006]
Associate Planner Ung provided a brief staff report on the request of the Koll
Company to construct a two - story, 21,000- square foot office building to function as
their new corporate headquarters.
Motion by— Council. Member. Daigle to approve the request by adopting
Resolution No. 2006 -91 approving General Plan Amendment No. 2006 -003 and
adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH No. 2006 - 081039); and introducing
Ordinance No. 2006 -21 approving Planned Community Development Amendment
No. 2006 -001, and pass to second reading on October 24, 2006.
Mayor Webb opened the public hearing. Hearing no testimony, Mayor Webb closed
the public hearing.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky,
Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council
Member Nichols
14. PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2006 -004
(PA2006 -173) - AMENDMENT TO THE AERONUTRONIC FORD PLANNED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROHIBITING NEW RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS IN PLANNING AREA 5. [100 -2006]
Assistant Planner Bunim provided a brief staff report regarding the request from
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the Belcourt Homeowners Association to reduce the number of dwelling units and
prohibit subdivisions in the Aeronutronic Ford Planned Community.
Mayor Webb opened the public hearing. Hearing no testimony, Mayor Webb closed
the public hearing.
Motion by Council Member. Daigle to approve Planned Community Development
Amendment No. 2006 -004 by introducing Ordinance No. 2006 -22 and pass to second
reading on October 24, 2006.
Both Council Member Daigle and Council Member Curry acknowledged the
importance of the matter to the Belcourt community.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selicl- Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky,
Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council
Member Nichols
L. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Robert Hanley stated that the residents of West Santa Ana Heights still desire to be
annexed into the City of Newport Beach, and if it is not going to happen, they want to be
told.
John Heffernan presented a handout detailing the compensation being given to City
employees and the increases that have occurred during the past four years. He stated that
the public should be aware of the amount being paid to City employees and how it compares
to the Marine Corps.
Chris Sullivan addressed Item No. 9, Request for Proposals - Wireless Fidelity Network, and
outlined several issues and questions that she stated were not addressed in the staff report.
Mayor Webb noted that the item was approved as a part of the Consent Calendar earlier in
the meeting and suggested that Ms. Sullivan share her information with Assistant City
Manager Kiff.
Dolores Otting listed several ways that the City could improve its disaster preparedness
plan. She stated that the recent mailer was a good first step, but that more needs to be done.
Louise Fundenberg, President of Central Newport Beach Community Association, thanked
the City for the "100 Years Between the Piers" event.
Michael Glover stated that he is a candidate for the California 70th District State Assembly.
He provided information on his qualifications and stated that it would be a privilege to serve
the 70th District. Additional information can be obtained at www.michaelglover.org.
M. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES - None
N. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AND ORAL STATUS REPORT
15. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR OCTOBER 5, 2006. (100 -2006)
Planning Director Temple reported on the following Planning Commission items:
Big Canyon Country Club (PA2006 -160) - 1 Big Canyon Drive; Review of the Annual
Housing Element Implementation Plan; and Newport Bay Marina (PA2001 -210) -
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2300 Newport Boulevard.
In response to Council Member Selich's question, Planning Director Temple stated
that the Newport Bay Marina item would not automatically come before the City
Council for approval.
O. CONTINUED..BUSINESS
16. MARINA PARK CONCEPT PLAN - PROPOSAL FOR A PARK + VISITOR -
SERVING (SHORT -TERM STAY) MARINA. [731100 -20001
Using a PowerPoint presentation, Assistant City Manager Kiff displayed the concept
plan for Marina Park known as the "Park + Marina Plan ", as provided in the staff
report. He also displayed the comments in support of the concept plan from both the
American Legion and the Girl Scout Council of Orange County.
Assistant City Manager Kiff explained that if the City Council is in general
agreement with the concept plan, staff would recommend that the preliminary
design phase begin. This would include testing the concept, additional community
outreach and refinement of the plan. Concurrently, staff would work with the
American Legion on an amendment to their lease with the City. The second phase
would involve design development and permitting, and the third phase would begin
construction.
Council Member Ridgeway noted that the visitor marina services building is only
proposed to be one story, not two stories as indicated in the concept plan.
Council Member Nichols questioned several aspects of the plan as it pertains to the
American Legion and received clarifications from Mayor Webb and Council
Member Ridgeway. Both suggested that Council Member Nichols meet with
Assistant City Manager Kiff to obtain more information. Council Member Nichols
expressed his concern that the American Legion isn't getting enough space.
Council Member Curry commended those that put the plan together. He stated that
it reflects the City Council reaching out to create a consensus on what was a very
divisive issue.
Assistant City Manager Kiff thanked those who participated, and also acknowledged
the cooperative spirit.
Tom Billings, founder of Protect Our Parks, thanked the residents, the supporters of
"No on L ", Rabben/Herman Design and Council Member Selich. He stated that
there is still work to do, but that it's a great victory for the community and he looks
forward to the project moving forward. Lastly, Mr. Billings recommended that a
project advisory team be created and he listed the members that he would
recommend it include.
It was the general consensus of the Council Members to move forward with the staff
recommendations, as outlined earlier by Assistant City Manager Kiff.
P. C.URREN...T.BUSINE.SS
17. COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL UPDATE FOR 2006. 1100 -20061
Assistant City Manager Kiff stated that the Council Policy Manual is provided on
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the City's website and provides guidance to staff on various matters. He noted that
Mayor Webb is suggesting that (E)(3)(b)(v) of Council Policy L -12, Oceanfront
Encroachment Policy, be changed to read, "New plant materials that have been
approved under a separate California Coastal Commission permit." Assistant City
Manager Kiff also noted that the staff recommendation includes a revision to
Council Policy K -9, Code Enforcement.
Motion-by Mayor Pro Tent Rosansky_ to approve the proposed revisions to
Council Policies B -2, B -6, B -13, F -3, F-8,1-2,1-3, 1 -4, I -7, I -8, K -9, L -1, L -2, L -12 (as
amended), L -16 and L -23, and the addition of Council Policy B -5.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky,
Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council
Member Nichols
18. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AND
ORANGE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (C -3885) REGARDING THE
FOLLOWING ISSUES WITHIN OR ADJACENT TO THE CITY S SPHERE OF
INFLUENCE ("SPHERES ISSUES'): JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, SANTA ANA
HEIGHTS, NEWPORT BAY. (381100 -20061
Using a PowerPoint presentation, City Manager Bludau provided information on
the history involved in working with the County on spheres issues. He stated that
the proposed agreement includes matters pertaining to the John Wayne Airport
(JWA), and the Santa Ana Heights Redevelopment Area including the Mesa -Birch
Park and the proposed Mesa Drive Multi -Use Trail.
In response to questions, City Manager Bludau clarified that the cooperative
agreement includes a provision stating that the County officially does not oppose
any attempts by the City to delete a proposed Mesa Drive Multi -Use Trail from the
Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan. He stated that this does not delete the trail nor
does it delete it from the Specific Plan, and that these issues would be decided by the
City Council at a future meeting. He further confirmed that the provision was
included in the cooperative agreement at the request of Supervisor Silva.
City Manager Bludau stated that the agreement also addresses two studies for
the Newport Bay, including the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Lower
Newport Bay services. Assistant City Manager Kiff responded to questions by
Council Member Curry regarding the funding for the Upper Newport Bay study.
City Manager Bludau provided additional clarifications for Council Member Nichols
on both of the studies.
City Manager Bludau reported that the Orange County Board of Supervisors will
consider the agreement at their meeting on October 17, 2006. He outlined the
implementation steps that would be taken if both the City and the County approve
the agreement, and stated that additional information can be obtained on the City's
website or by contacting the City Manager's office.
Council Member Selich confirmed that only the Specific Plan would need to be
amended if the City Council decided not to construct the trail. He noted that it is
included in the General Plan, and Assistant City Manager Wood stated that
it shouldn't be and she would make the correction. City Attorney Clauson further
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clarified that when the City annexed the Santa Ana Heights area, it agreed not to
change the Specific Plan without the County's approval. The subject provision in the
proposed cooperative agreement gives the authority for the City to do so, in regard to
the trail only. Council Member Daigle confirmed that it does nothing to prevent the
City from constructing the trail.
Barbara Venezia, Chairman of the Santa Ana Heights Project Advisory Committee
(PAC), stated that the PAC and the community support the multi -use trail. She
stated that it's an important health and safety issue, and completes the local trail
system. She accused Supervisor Silva of including the provision in the cooperative
agreement because he knew it wouldn't stand alone before the Board. She requested
that the trail issue be removed from the agreement.
Carey Schultz stated that the public property that would accommodate the trail
needs to be reclaimed from the private property owners who are currently
encroaching on it.
Mary Sloka provided, and read, a statement from Andy Crean, which expressed
his support for the trail and his opposition to the issue being included in the
cooperative agreement. Mr. Crean's statement also clarified that his father has no
position on the matter.
Robert Hanley stated that the PAC is an appointed group and a special interest
group. He stated that if they were an elected group, the funds would be used to
benefit everyone.
Brenda Martin read a letter from Holly Jarvis requesting that the trail issue be
removed from the agreement. She spoke in support of the trail and stated that
encroachments on public right -of -way should not be allowed.
Tim Stokes submitted a letter written by Emily Crean Vogler to Supervisor Silva.
He requested that, for safety reasons, the trail not be eliminated.
Dolores Otting spoke against the trail issue being included in the agreement. She
stated that the biggest threat to Newport Beach residents in regard to the airport is
losing the 10.8 million passengers cap and that this is not included in the
agreement. She spoke against several other aspects of the agreement.
City Manager Bludau stated that the agreement is a tremendous achievement for
the City in regard to the airport and protecting it from a second runway.
Nancy Gardner spoke in support of the agreement and the benefit it provides to the
residents in regard to the airport.
Jayne Jones, President of the Back Bay Equestrians, stated that it is inappropriate
to have the trail included in the agreement. She spoke in support of the trail and
having it removed from the agreement.
Stan Tkaczyk stated that the community is both in support of the agreement and
removing the trail from it.
Dennis Baker, Newport Bay Naturalists & Friends, stated that the Newport Bay
Naturalists & Friends has no position on the horse trail. Secondly, he stated that
the Newport Bay Naturalists & Friends does support the comprehensive resource
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management plan for the bay included in the agreement
Mayor Pro Tern Rosansky stated that the City has worked hard on the agreement
and needs all the protection it can get in regard to the airport. He also agreed that
the City should determine if there will be a trail or not.
Motion bv.Mayor._Pro._Tern Rosansky to 1) authorize the Mayor to execute a
Cooperative Agreement with the County of Orange and the Orange County
Development Agency (OCDA) in a manner substantially similar to the draft
agreement provided with the staff report; 2) direct staff to forward the document to
the Board of Supervisors for review and approval; 3) authorize the City Manager to
make minor changes to the Agreement if requested by the County, provided such
changes are reviewed and approved by the City Council's Ad Hoc Sphere Issues
Committee; and 4) direct staff to provide a final executed copy of the Agreement to
the City Council and make it available to the public via the City's website following
execution by the County, as recommended by the City Manager and the City
Council's Ad Hoc Sphere Issues Committee.
Council Member Curry stated the agreement is a major accomplishment for the City
in managing the airport, and that the horse trail issue will be addressed by the City
Council in the future.
Council Member Selich stated that although he's disappointed to see the trail issue
included in the agreement, the ultimate decision on the trail will rest with the City
Council. He stated that the agreement gives the City authority on the physical
development of the airport and is a major accomplishment.
Council Member Ridgeway stated that the policy decision on the trail will be made
by the City. He acknowledged the time and effort that has gone into the agreement,
and stated that it's an excellent agreement.
Council Member Daigle stated that the agreement provides another layer of
protection for the community in regard to the airport, allows the City to have a more
active role in the Upper Newport Bay and that the trail will be decided on by the
City Council. She thanked those involved.
Council Member Nichols also complimented the agreement.
Mayor Webb noted that those in support of the trail will have better access to City
Council Members than to County Supervisors, and should appreciate that they'll be
dealing with the City and not the County on the trail issue.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky,
Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council
Member Nichols
S19. RESULTS OF FINAL TRAFFIC ANALYSIS OF GENERAL PLAN UPDATE.
(681100 -20061
Assistant City. Manager Wood reported that the final traffic analysis for the updated
General Plan has been completed and that the reduction in average daily trips from
the existing General Plan is more than was estimated in July 2006. The actual
number is 30,467 fewer trips in the updated General Plan than in the existing
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General Plan. She reported that the number of intersections that would be
operating below Level of Service (LAS) "D" also improved with the final run of the
traffic model. Specifically, there are two intersections that would be operating below
LOS "D" in the updated General Plan while the existing General Plan, upon
buildout, has eighteen.
In response to Council Member Nichols's question, Assistant City Manager stated
that a copy of the traffic analysis can be obtained from the Planning
Department. Council Member Ridgeway requested that a copy also be provided at
the Central Library.
Dolores Otting presented, and read, an email she received from a neighbor that
contained several specific questions about the general plan. Ms. Otting stated that
the City should provide more information to the public on the general plan. She also
displayed a map of the Santa Ana Heights plan and questioned the correctness of
the zoning.
Council Member Ridgeway suggested that there be an effort to educate the public on
the general plan and the reasons to support Measure V.
Q. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None
R. ADJOURNMENT at 9:42 p.m. in memory of Imelda Acufia.
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on October 4, 2006, at 3:20 p.m. on
the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach
Administration Building. The amended agenda for the Regular Meeting was
posted on October b, 2006, at 8:30 a.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 October 6, 2006, at 3:15 p.m. on the
City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach
Administration Building.
Recording Secretary
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