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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/10/2006 - Regular MeetingCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Minutes 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 Volume 57 - Page 809 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes October 10, 2006 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 Volume 57 - Page 810 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes October 10, 2006 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; Volume 57 - Page 811 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes October 10, 2006 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 Volume 57 - Page 812 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes October 10, 2006 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 Volume 67 - Page 813 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes October 10, 2006 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) - Volume 57 - Page 814 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes October 10, 2006 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 Volume 57 - Page 815 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes October 10, 2006 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 Volume 57 - Page 816 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes October 10, 2006 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 Volume 57 - Page 817 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes October 10, 2006 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 Volume 57 - Page 818 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes October 10, 2006 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 �-+ 6 d Mayor , City Clerk i Volume 57 - Page 819