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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - Minutes - AmendedCity of Newport Beach Closed Session and Regular Meeting November 5, 2019 C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code § 54957(b)(1)): 1 matter Title: Grace K. Leung, City Manager IV. RECESSED - 5:36 p.m. V. RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING VI. ROLL CALL November 19, 2019 Agenda Item No. 1 Present: Mayor Diane Dixon, Mayor Pro Tem Will O'Neill, Council Member Brad Avery, Council Member Joy Brenner, Council Member Duffy Duffield, Council Member Jeff Herdman Excused: Council Member Kevin Muldoon City Attorney Harp announced that no reportable actions were taken. VIII. INVOCATION - Sayed Mandi al-Qazwini, Associate Imam, Islamic Education Center of Orange County, Costa Mesa IN. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Herdman AM • Nurse Practitioner Week Proclamation Mayor Dixon read the proclamation and presented it to Demetra Bastas-Bratkic and Valerie Kading, who thanked the City and noted how proud they are of their profession. XI. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC XII. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES Council Member Avery: Attended the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) Board meeting and the Economic Forecast sponsored by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce Council Member Brenner: • Attended the Economic Forecast, a Corona del Mar Business Improvement District Beautification Award presentation to Engel and -V-(4 _- Volkers her first meeting as an Advocate on the OASIS Board of Advocates, and the Banning Ranch Conservancy Gala where it was announced that they received a $50 million donation and suggested having the Conservancy provide an update on their progress (slide) Discussed Mind OC, headed by Dr. Richard`fie Afable, which is committed to ending the mental health crisis in the County, provided statistics relative to the psychiatric bed shortage in the country, reported that the Homeless Task Force Education Outreach Subcommittee is planning a mental health education meeting early in 2020 which will be similar to the Homeless 101 class that occurred on October 23, 2019, reviewed the benefits and cost of housing the homeless (slide), and reported that the video of the session is online and the City Manager provides weekly homeless updates Held her first Town Hall meeting on October 23, 2019, discussed the questionnaire, and announced that the Corona del Mar Residents Association will be sending out a survey to its members to gather input Volume 64 - Page 238 City of Newport Beach Closed Session and Regular Meeting November 5, 2019 Jim Mosher requested clarification relative to replacing existing piers, particularly whether and when they can be replaced like -for -like, brought up to current standards, or extended past the pierhead line. Public Works Manager Miller explained that the paragraph the Harbor Commission added to the policy is to assist staff, the Harbor Commission, and City Council when making decisions for dock projects in unusual areas of the Harbor where harbor permit lines do not exist, as shown on the slides depicting Collins Island, the west part of the Harbor near the Newport Boulevard Bridge, and in the West Newport area. Motion by Mavor Pro Tem O'Neill, seconded by Council Member Herdman, to a) determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and b) adopt Resolution No. 2019-98, AResolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Adopting aRevised City Council Policy H-1 "Harbor Permit Policy." With Council Member Duffield recusing himself, the motion carried 5-0. 13. Introduction of Ordinances Modifying the City's Regulation of Municipal Campaign Contribution and Expenditure Limits and Establishing Lobbyist Registration, Reporting and Disclosure Requirements [100-2019] City Attorney Harp utilized a presentation to discuss the Ad Hoc Committee on Election Reform's duties and considerations regarding lobbyist regulations, campaign contributions, election year fundraising, and slate mail. He highlighted the proposals relative to lobbyist regulations and campaign contributions, and indicated that significant modifications were made after the October 14, 2019 public meeting due to input received at the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill thanked Council Member Herdman for bringing this forward, noted the committee consisted of himself, Council Member Brenner and Council Member Avery, explained the committee's thought process relative to off -election year campaigning, reviewed the opportunities for public involvement, pointed out that this is a big step for the City, assured everyone that the ordinances can be amended in the future, and emphasized that the goal of the campaign contribution ordinance is to provide information and ensure compliance with the campaign limits, not to be punitive. Mayor Dixon thanked Council Member Herdman and the committee, noted this would be the first time the City would require lobbyist registration, believed the ordinances are the beginning of a great foundation, noted the ordinances can be amended, and agreed that an incremental approach is appropriate. Council Member Herdman thanked the committee, emphasized how passionate he is about election reform, stated he is satisfied that the ordinances address his concerns and make a good attempt to bring reform to the City. Council Member Avery noted that there are a lot of election laws, believed the committee struck a balance, emphasized the ordinances are not intended to be "got you" regulations, emphasized that residents deserve a fair process, believed the committee was committed to respecting Council Member Herdman's wishes, and expressed his appreciation to his fellow committee members. Council Member Brenner stated that Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill and Council Member Avery were genuine, sincere, and thoughtful while reviewing every topic, assured everyone that the outcome was a collaborative effort, believed this is a great first step, stated she is proud that the City will be one of a handful of cities to have lobbyist regulations, and reiterated that Council will make revisions to the ordinances if needed. In response to Council questions, City Attorney Harp indicated he will review district election concerns. Jennifer McDonald believed the ordinance does not address non-stop fundraising issues and there are no real consequences for breaking the law, and suggested receiving more public input and coming up with something that everyone can support. Volume 64 - Page 244