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City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
September 23, 2008 — 7:00 p.m.
I. STUDY SESSION - 3:30 p.m
II. CLOSED SESSION - 5:09 p.m.
III. RECESS
IV. RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
V. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Daigle, Mayor Selich,
Council Member Webb, Council Member Curry, Council Member Gardner
Vl. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
VII. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Webb
VIII. INVOCATION - Pastor Bob Brogger, Mariners Church
DL PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation to Belmont Village (Crown Cove) by the Fire Department - Fire Chief Lewis
read the proclamation and Mayor Selich presented it to Niki Gewirtz, Belmont Village Executive
Director, for being proactive in its brush clearing efforts to prevent the spread of a wildfire in the
canyon.
Proclamation for Constitution Week - Mayor Selich read the proclamation.
X. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Xl. 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 Gardner announced that the Annual Sandcastle Contest will be held on Sunday,
October 5, at Corona del Mar State Beach.
Council Member Curry commended the Chamber of Commerce and the participating restaurants for
the Taste of Newport event and announced that the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure will be held on
Sunday, September 28.
Council Member Webb announced that the City Hall designs will be presented by the architects on
Saturday, September 27, starting at 8:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Selich announced that Council will be referring Item 19 (Megonigal Residence) back to the
Planning Commission due to environmental issues.
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XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. READING OF MINUTES /ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9,
2008. [100 -20081 Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written 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.
C. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
4. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL PIPE
SERVICES FOR ON -CALL PIPE LINING REPAIRS OF SEWER LINES (C-
4116). 138/100 -20081 Approve Professional Services Agreement with Professional
Pipe Services (Pro Pipe) for specialized on -call emergency pipelining repairs of sewer
lines and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
5. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL
COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SERVICES FOR GREASE INTERCEPTOR
INSPECTIONS AND GREASE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES PROGRAM
INSPECTIONS (C- 4117). [381100 -20081 a) Approve Professional Services
Agreement with Environmental Compliance Inspection Services (ECIS) for the
contract price of $78,480 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the
agreement; and b) approve a budget amendment (09BA -012) in the amount of $40,000
from the wastewater enterprise system reserve to the Utilities' Grease Control Device
Inspections account.
7. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE - APPROVAL OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BUCKNAM &
ASSOCIATES, INC. (C- 4118). [381100 -20081 Approve a Professional Services
Agreement with Bucknam & Associates, Inc. of Laguna Niguel to update the City's
Pavement Management Program (PMP) at a not to exceed price of $68,038 and
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement.
9. SAN JOAQUIN HILLS ROAD MEDIAN TREES - COMPLETION AND
ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT (C- 4008). [381100 -20081 a) Accept the completed
work; b) authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion; c) 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.
11. POLICE FACILITY LOBBY RENOVATION - COMPLETION AND
ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT (C- 3902). [381100 -20081 a) Accept the completed
work; b) authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion; c) 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.
12. BUFFALO HILLS, BONITA CREEK AND SAN MIGUEL PARK LIGHTING
IMPROVEMENTS - COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT (C-
3964). [381100 -20081 a) Accept the completed work; b) authorize the City Clerk to file
a Notice of Completion; c) authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials
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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.
D. MISCELLANEOUS
13. REASSIGNMENT OF FULL -TIME OFFICER MIKE LAVIGNE TO PART -
TIME STATUS UPON RETIREMENT. 1100 -20081 Approve reassignment of full -
time Officer Mike LaVigne as a part -time officer upon retirement so that, as a
certified flight instructor, Officer LaVigne can be utilized to train a new ABLE pilot.
14. APPOINTMENT OF STEVEN COYNE TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE. 1100 -20081 Appoint Steven Coyne as a Member at Large to the
Economic Development Committee (EDC).
15. APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL ALTI TO ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
AFFAIRS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 1100 -20081 Appoint Michael
Alti to the Environmental Expertise seat on the Environmental Quality Affairs
Citizens Advisory Committee (EQAC).
S22. INITIATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CITY HALL ON SITE
BOUNDED BY AVOCADO AVENUE, THE PROLONGATION OF FARALLON
DRIVE, MACARTHUR BOULEVARD AND THE CENTRAL LIBRARY.
[681100 -20081 Adopt Resolution No. 2008 -81 initiating an amendment to the General
Plan to change the land use designation from OS Open Space to PF Public Facilities
on a site described as the southerly portion of Parcel 3 of Parcel Map No. 90 -361,
bounded by Avocado Avenue, the prolongation of Farallon Drive, MacArthur
Boulevard and the Central Library.
S23. PURCHASE OF CHEST COMPRESSION DEVICES (AUTOPULSESO). [100-
2008] a) Approve the purchase of six AutoPulses® (chest compression devices) for
$92,484 from Zoll Medical Corporation; and b) approve a budget amendment (09BA-
014) to transfer $92,484 from the General Fund Unappropriated Paramedic Reserve
to account 2349.9300 to fund the total purchase amount.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Daigle to approve the Consent Calendar, except for the items
removed (3, 6, 8, 10 & 16).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Daigle, Mayor
Selich, Council Member Webb, Council Member Curry, Council Member Gardner
XIII. ITEMS_R.E-MOVED FROM THE CALENDAR.
3. OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION 5 - NONVIOLENT OFFENDER REHABILITATION
ACT (NORA). [100 -20081
Council Member Curry discussed Proposition 5 and reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Council Member Curry to adopt Resolution No. 2008 -80 to oppose the passage
of Proposition 5, also known as the Nonviolent Offender Rehabilitation Act (NORA), which
will be on the November 2008 statewide ballot.
Dick Nichols expressed support for the recommendation and announced that the California
Republican Assembly Presidents Council voted last night to oppose Proposition 5.
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Cynthia Koller discussed the staff report, took issue with the agreement with Sober Living by
the Sea, highlighted a July 28 Daily Pilot article, and believed that the lawsuit by Concerned
Citizens could have been prevented if Council acted on group homes issues earlier.
Lori Morris agreed that Proposition 5 must be defeated, but believed Council did nothing
about group homes issues until residents hired an attorney. She believed that placing this
item on the agenda is an election tactic.
Denys Oberman, Concerned Citizens, provided recommendations for the City's group homes
issues and noted that the citizens have been taking on this burden.
Barbara Roy expressed support for adopting the resolution.
Nancy Clark, rehabilitation provider, believed Council should not take a position on this issue
and asked to meet with Council to explain the benefits of her program.
Assistant City Manager Kiff discussed Ordinance No. 2008 -5, reported that the abatement
deadline is February 2009, and noted that the group homes issue is a Council priority.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tern Daigle, Mayor
Selich, Council Member Webb, Council Member Curry, Council Member Gardner
6. RIVER AVENUE PEDESTRIAN COASTAL ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS - APPROVAL
OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CIVIL WORKS ENGINEERS
FOR DESIGN SERVICES (C- 3628). [381100 -20081
In response to Dick Nichols' question, Public Works Director Badum explained that the goal of
the project is to provide wider pedestrian sidewalks.
Motion by. Council Member Webb to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Civil
Works Engineers of Costa Mesa for design of final construction plans for River Avenue at a
not to exceed price of $85,530 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the
Agreement.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tern Daigle, Mayor
Selich, Council Member Webb, Council Member Curry, Council Member Gardner
8. PHASE II ENHANCED VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADES - AWARD OF
CONTRACT (C- 4042). [381100 -20081
Dick Nichols believed that this should have been instituted already and that he would be
happy to work with the consultants since he is familiar with this type of work.
Motion by. Council Member Webb to a) approve the project drawings and specifications; b)
award the contract to TAFOYA & ASSOCIATES ( TAFOYA) for the total bid price of $58,971
and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract; and c) establish an
amount of $5,899 to cover the cost of unforeseen work.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tern Daigle, Mayor
Selich, Council Member Webb, Council Member Curry, Council Member Gardner
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10. NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS CENTER LOBBY ADDITION, RETROFIT OF (E) 320'
GUYED TOWER AT UTILITIES YARD, UTILITIES YARD RADIO BUILDING, AND
UTILITIES YARD BUILDING -3 REMODEL - COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF
CONTRACT (C- 3742). 1381100 -20081
In response to Dick Nichols' questions, Council Member Webb noted that the project is
detailed in the staff report.
Motion by Council Member Webb to a) accept the completed work; b) authorize the City
Clerk to file a Notice of Completion; c) 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.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Daigle, Mayor
Selich, Council Member Webb, Council Member Curry, Council Member Gardner
16. COUNCIL REVIEW OF STAFF STATUS PROGRESS REPORT ON SIX OF THE CITY
COUNCIL PRIORITIES FOR 2008. 1100 -20081
Dick Nichols believed that Council priorities should be discussed during the meeting.
Council Members Gardner and Henn agreed that staff should provide an oral report about the
progress of the priorities, and that the written reports should contain more discussion and be
more accurate.
Without objection, the item was received and filed.
XIV. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Council Member Gardner reported that the Coastal/Bay Water Quality Committee will be discussing
water quality and safety issues related to boats mooring off of Corona del Mar State Beach. She
added that the Committee requested that staff draft an ordinance to deal with this issue.
Council Member Webb reported that the Banning Ranch Development Agreement Committee met
with Caltrans. He requested that an item be placed on the next agenda that authorizes the Mayor to
sign a formal letter requesting Caltrans to study the relinquishment of Coast Highway to the City.
Council Member Rosansky indicated that the Banning Ranch Appraisal and Acquisition Ad Hoc
Committee selected an appraiser and that the appraisal of the City's area should be completed in two
to three months.
Mayor Selich announced that the General Plan Implementation Committee will be meeting on
Wednesday, September 24, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers to review the new zoning code.
XV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Without objection, it was the consensus of Council to discuss Item 19.
19. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF THE MEGONIGAL
RESIDENCE MODIFICATION NO. 20007 -080 (PA2007 -133) - 2333 PACIFIC DRIVE.
1100 -20081
Planning Director Lepo reported that his office received a letter today from Robert Hamilton,
biologist, who believed a site survey may be needed because of a plant that may bloom in the
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spring. He indicated that a negative declaration should be conducted so it can be completed
by spring before any grading can occur. He recommended, with the concurrence of the
applicant, that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission.
Assistant City Attorney Harp indicated that the previous action of the Planning Commission
is moot because they now need to consider the negative declaration. He reported that any
determination that the Commission makes will be subject to appeal to Council or Council can
refer the matter back to the Planning Commission for a recommendation to Council.
Motion by Council Member Henn to refer the item to the Planning Commission to make a
recommendation back to Council.
Mayor Selich opened the public hearing. Hearing no testimony, he closed the public hearing.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Daigle, Mayor
Selich, Council Member Webb, Council Member Curry, Council Member Gardner
17. REVIEW OF THE FY 2007 -2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. [100-
20081
Economic Development Coordinator De Santis reviewed the staff report and noted that Table
2 -A summarizes the City's progress.
Mayor Selich opened the public hearing. Hearing no testimony, he closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Daigle to approve the Draft Consolidated Annual Performance
and Evaluation Report.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Daigle, Mayor
Selich, Council Member Webb, Council Member Curry, Council Member Gardner
18. PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 99 -2 - AREA GENERALLY BOUNDED BY
BALBOA BOULEVARD AND OCEAN FRONT WEST, FROM WEST OF 20TH STREET
TO 14TH STREET, AND 19TH STREET BETWEEN NEWPORT CHANNEL AND
BALBOA BOULEVARD FOR UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES AND DESIGNATION
AS AN UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICT. [891100 -2008]
Mayor Selich discussed the procedures for the Assessment District, Assistant City Engineer
Sinacori provided the staff report, and Assessment Engineer Cox discussed the boundaries,
the simplified assessment formula, and how the corrected Newport Elementary School's
assessment reduced the residents' assessment amounts.
Mayor Selich opened the public hearing.
Carol Martin expressed appreciation for creating a more reasonable proposal.
Pam Murray thanked Council and staff for the updated calculation.
Pete Anderson indicated that he started this assessment district process and expressed his
appreciation to staff for their hard work.
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XVI.
XVII.
XV.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Selich announced that all
are to be turned in at this time and closed the public hearing.
tabulate the ballots and then Council will take action on the
returned to the Assistant City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
CURRENT BUSINESS
written protests and ballots
He announced that staff will
issue when the results are
20. AMENDMENT OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 9, FIRE
CODE. ]100 -2008]
Fire Marshal Bunting utilized a PowerPoint presentation to review current hazard reduction
regulations and California State Fire Marshal regulations for trees and shrubs. He reported
that the proposed ordinance has two categories (less than 20% slope and greater than 20;%
slope) and explained the 100' requirement. He discussed compliance issues in Buck Gully and
Morning Canyon with the 1998 program, and reported that 21 residents were issued citations
this week for non - compliance.
In response to Council questions, Fire Marshal Bunting indicated that up to 18 inches of
ground cover is permitted and that the Fire Department website lists acceptable fire resistive
plants. He indicated that, similar to the current program, the City could do the work and bill
the residents if they do not comply with the new ordinance. He stated that adjoining trees on
property lines will be treated as a single tree, the City owns the bottom of Buck Gully and
already conducts hazard reduction, fruit trees are generally more fire resistive because they
retain water, and the Los Angeles County's tree list provides more options and discusses fire
hazard zones but does not include fruit trees.
Chris Wynkoop believed that this ordinance should not apply to the upper portion of Morning
Canyon since the golf course and river create a moist environment for the area. He expressed
concern that removing the plants will create erosion problems.
Karen Lee stated that she has fruit trees on her property. She expressed concern about
removing the ficus trees and about erosion occurring,
Jack Anderson invited Counc il
guidelines might not apply in
might invite erosion. He took
and basketball courts.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued
to view the area from his deck. He indicated that State
this location and expressed concern that changing the gully
issue that the slopes might turn into hardscapes with pools
18. PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 99 -2 - AREA GENERALLY BOUNDED BY
BALBOA BOULEVARD AND OCEAN FRONT WEST, FROM WEST OF 20TH STREET
TO 14TH STREET, AND 19TH STREET BETWEEN NEWPORT CHANNEL AND
BALBOA BOULEVARD FOR UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES AND DESIGNATION
AS AN UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICT. [891.100 -2008)
Assistant City Clerk Brown announced that 57% of the ballots submitted were in favor of the
Assessment District, for a total assessment of $1,481,111, and 43% of the ballots were
submitted in opposition, for a total assessment of $1,106,913.
Motion _by u
Concil Member.Webb to a) adopt Resolution No. 2008 -82 declaring the results
Of the ballot tabulation, approving the Assessment Engineer's Report, confirming the
assessment for Assessment District No. 99 -2, ordering the acquisition of improvements, and
designating the area an Underground Utilities District; and b) approve a budget amendment
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(09BA -013) for $3,845,000 to provide $3,614,300 for the design, construction, financing and
incidental contingencies; $230,700 to establish a bond reserve; increase revenue estimates by
$3,614,300 and increase expenditure appropriations by $3,452,595; utilize the difference of
$161,705 to reimburse the City for past assessment engineering and design expenditures
related to this District; and include $5,143.42 for the related assessment on a City -owned
property located at 226 19th Street; and c) adopt Resolution No. 2008 -83 approving Utility
Improvement contracts for utility improvements for Assessment District No. 99 -2.
Council Member Henn commended the City for working hard to reform the assessment
district process, including the elimination of the Federal Income Tax Component of
Contribution (ITCC), competitive bidding, and working with the utility companies to speed up
the process.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Daigle, Mayor
Selich, Council Member Webb, Council Member Curry, Council Member Gardner
XVII. CURRENT BUSINESS - Continued
20. AMENDMENT OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 9, FIRE
CODE. (100 -20081
Sean Burke explained why the Friends of Buck Gully was formed and that they helped create
the current ordinance. He believed that the problem pertains to enforcement and that the
ordinance would create erosion, environmental problems, and increase the potential for fires.
Mark Malzahn noted that plants assist with global warming and that the electric company
encourages the planting of shade trees. He pointed out that all trees are being treated the
same, even though some are more fire resistant. He believed that it is unfair to request that
the residents pay to have the plants removed when removing plants will devalue their
properties. He pointed out that a coastal development permit might be required.
Kate Robinson objected to the ordinance and noted that there has never been a fire in the
canyon. She provided a photo of Belmont Village and believed that their brush clearing was
excessive. She added that the problems will worsen if mature trees are removed.
Ross Bartlet requested that the City involve an erosion specialist and expressed concern that
70% of the trees will be removed.
Dan Ardell requested that a study be conducted which considers the entire area, erosion, and
habitat.
Steve Prough expressed concern about erosion and asked who will make the decisions about
which trees will be removed. He believed that the existing ordinance will work if yearly
inspections occurred, rather than adopt a new ordinance.
Brian Flood expressed support for the proposed ordinance. He indicated that he has been
working with the Fire Department and the mitigation has not affected the appearance of his
slope. He indicated that using approved ground cover will minimize the impacts of erosion.
Chad Tillner emphasized how removing trees and brush takes homes away from the habitat.
Paige Burke stated that removing trees and brush would affect the residents and expressed
concern about eliminating homes for the animals.
In response to Council questions, Assistant City Attorney Harp indicated that the City
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Attorney's office will need to research whether a coastal development permit is needed. Fire
Marshal Bunting confirmed that, with the new ordinance, enforcement becomes less of an
issue because the trees and brush are spaced further apart. He explained how the Laguna
Beach fires spread due to the fire hazard zones being overgrown. Council Member Webb noted
that Corona del Mar was not burned because it had a fuel modification zone that worked at
the time.
Council Member Gardner noted that everyone at a previous study session spoke in support
of amending the current ordinance. She emphasized that she enjoys trees and nature;
however, the reason for the amended ordinance is due to the Fire Department's concern that a
fire in Buck Gully or Morning Canyon could cause a major fire throughout Corona del Mar.
In response to public comments, Fire Marshal Bunting indicated that the City's consultant
removed the shrubs at Belmont Village and discovered that no ground cover could survive
underneath the thick shrubs. He added that the Public Resources Code allows them to
request additional clearing around adult care facilities. He emphasized that replanting
appropriate ground cover will assist with irrigation, erosion, and non - native plant growth;
and that most of the trees to be removed will be on the slopes, rather than shade trees on flat
land. He noted that the Fire Department has drawings of each of the properties and the
foliage, and can determine which trees and brush need to be removed. He reported that it
would be difficult to rate the trees and determine the separation based on the level of fire
resistance. He estimated that about two- thirds of the trees would be removed.
Council Member Henn encouraged the Fire Department to exercise flexibility if possible to try
to preserve as much of the appearance and character of the canyon and to assist the
homeowners to understand what can be done to prevent erosion. Fire Marshal Bunting
indicated that the City's consultants have done an erosion study that will be made available
to the residents during outreach.
Council Member Curry emphasized that the most likely disaster to occur in the City is a fire
in Buck Gully and this has the greatest potential for damage. He stated that it is not an
option to do nothing, but hopes the City can find some flexibility.
Mayor Selich pointed out that Council's primary responsibility is public safety and that the
Fire Department indicates that there is a problem that needs to be dealt with.
Motion by Council. Member Webb to continue this item to the next meeting to allow for the
legal and environmental issues to be researched.
Assistant City Attorney Harp confirmed that Council can close the discussion, not take public
comments at the next meeting, and make a decision on the matter.
Council Member Henn requested that the next staff report include a more detialed description
and plan as to how the Fire Department is going to provide assistance to the homeowners on
how they can prevent erosion.
Amended motion by Council Member Webb to continue this item to the next meeting to
allow for the legal and environmental issues to be researched; close the discussion; not take
public comments at the next meeting; and make a decision on the matter at the next meeting.
The amended motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Daigle, Mayor
Selich, Council Member Webb, Council Member Curry, Council Member Gardner
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21. RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING 10 PERCENT VOLUNTARY WATER
CONSERVATION BY ALL CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH WATER SERVICE
CUSTOMERS. (100 -2008]
Council Member Gardner requested to meet with staff to discuss this in further detail.
Motion by Council Member Webb to continue the matter.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Daigle, Mayor
Selich, Council Member Webb, Council Member Curry, Council Member Gardner
XVIII. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None
XIX. ADJOURNMENT -Adjourned at 9:30 p.m. to Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. for a
Joint Meeting with the Costa Mesa City Council at the Costa Mesa Golf Course, 1701 Golf
Course Drive, Costa Mesa.
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on September 17, 2008, at 2:45 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 September 19,
2008, at 1:45 p.m. on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport
Beach Administration Building.
City Clerk
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