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City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
February 24, 2009 — 7:00 p.m.
I. STUDY SESSION - 4:30 p.m.
II. CLOSED SESSION - 4:57 p.m
A. Conference with Legal Counsel n Anticipated Liti ation_- ,Exposure to Litigation
Government Code § 54956.9(c); One. matter:
1. Potential litigation regarding Fuji Grill's operating agreement at Corona del Mar
Beach due to its notice that it is terminating its operating agreement.
B. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Go_ v_ernment, Code 154907-6)'
Agency designated representatives: Human Resources Director Terri Cassidy and Assistant
City Manager Dave Kiff
Employee organization: All city bargaining units
C. Conference, with. Real Property Negotiator (Goyeermnent Code § 54956.81:
Property: Marina Park Mobile Home Park, 1770 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach
City Negotiator: Assistant City Manager David Kiff
Negotiating Parties: City and tenant interests
Under Negotiation: Terms and conditions of rentals at Marina Park
D. Confergnce_gth Legal_.Counsel = Anticipated Liti ation - Exposure to Litigation
Government Code 6 54956.9(r;_Dne matter:
1. Potential litigation brought by the City of Irvine regarding the Hyatt Regency
Newport Beach expansion project.
III. RECESS
IV. RECONVENED AT.7M P.M. FOR RKQVLAR MEETING
V. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Gardner, Mayor Pro Tern Curry, Council Member Webb, Mayor Selich,
Council Member Daigle, Council Member Rosansky, Council Member Henn
VI. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Hunt reported that Council added the matter of potential litigation brought by the
City of Irvine regarding the approval of the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach expansion project and
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that no reportable action was taken on the matter (Item II -D).
VII. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Henn
VIII. INVOCATION -Jim de Boom, Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council
DL PRESENTATION
Presentation of Plaque to Outgoing Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commissioner
Cristine Trapp - Mayor Selich read the proclamation and presented it to Cristine Trapp. Ms. Trapp
expressed her gratitude for the recognition.
X. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
XI. CITY. COUNCIL.,.ANNOUNCEMENTS OR ,MATTERS_ WHICH_COUNCIL MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA_,FOR DIS_,CUSSION ACTION OR
RE-PORTT( ON= DISCUSSION ITEM):
Council Member Daigle announced the inaugural Jammin' for Julian event to be held at 3:00 p.m. on
March 21 at Newport Mesa Church.
Council Member Gardner announced the Water Wise seminar to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday,
March 5 at the Central Library. She indicated that the Corona del Mar Business Improvement
District (BID) will host a discussion on March 3 regarding parking and announced that a workshop
on how to make your house green will be held on Saturday, February 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m. at the Environmental Nature Center.
Council Member Webb expressed his gratitude to Trapper Bill for trapping and removing three
raccoons from Balboa Island.
Council Member Henn requested that City Attorney Hunt provide an analysis of whether the group
homes ordinance can be amended to prevent, in their entirety, any parolee and/or probationer from
residing in group homes located in Newport Beach.
Mayor Pro Tem Curry discussed graffiti removal and requested staff to find a better way to provide
the graffiti removal phone number to the public.
Mayor Selich discussed his meeting with Mayor Chen Chu of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. He also
announced that the City Hall and Park Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. on February 24.
XII. CONSENT CAL_ ENDAR
A. READING OF_MINUTES/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10,
2009, AND REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2009. 1100 -20091 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.
B. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
3. AVIS RENTAL CAR FACILITY (PA 2008 -124) - 4200 CAMPUS DRIVE (CODE
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AMENDMENT NO. CA2008-002). [100 -20091 Adopt Ordinance No. 2009 -7
approving Code Amendment No. CA2008 -002 which would apply the Interim Study
(IS) Overlay to the subject property revising District Map No. 35.
C. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
4. ACCEPTING AN OFFER TO DEDICATE (OTD) A PUBLIC ACCESS
EASEMENT- 701 -707 LIDO PARK DRIVE. [100 -20091 Adopt Resolution No.
2009 -7 accepting the easement securing public access at 701 -707 Lido Park Drive.
5. STATE PENALTY SURCHARGE ON PARKING CITATIONS. [100 -20091
Adopt Resolution No. 2009 -8 increasing the parking penalty surcharge imposed by
the State on parking violations by $3.00.
D. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
6. CITY HALL AND PARK GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES (C -4150) - APPROVAL
OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LEIGHTON
CONSULTING, INC. 1381100 -20091 Approve the Professional Services
Agreement with Leighton Consulting, Inc. of Irvine, to provide geotechnical
exploration and consulting services at a not to exceed price of $62,674, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
7. ASPHALT REPAIRS (C4015) - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OLIVER MAHON
ASPHALT, INC. 1381100 -20091 Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional
Services Agreement with Oliver Mahon Asphalt, Inc. for on -call asphalt repair
services, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amendment.
8. UNDERGROUND UTILITY SERVICE REPAIRS (C -3881) - APPROVAL OF
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
DOTY BROS. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. [381100 -20091 Approve
Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with Doty Bros. Construction
Company for on -call underground utility repair services, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the amendment.
9. OIL WELL PUMPING UNITS REPAIRS (C -3986) - APPROVAL OF
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
LACY OIL TOOL COMPANY. [381100 -20091 Approve Amendment No. 1 with
Lacy Oil Tool Company for on -call repair and maintenance services for oil well
pumping units, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
10. ACCEPT FIREMAN'S FUND GRANT. [38/100 -20091 a) Accept the Fireman's
Fund Heritage Reward Grant in the amount of $15,788.00 to purchase 127 highway
safety vests and communication equipment for fire apparatus; b) approve a sole
source contract with Galls Uniform Center Inc. with an amount not to exceed
$6,165.00 for the highway safety vests; and c) approve a budget amendment (09BA-
039) increasing revenue estimates by $15,788.00 in 2320 -4914 and appropriating
those funds into Fire Department account 2320 - 82007.
11. PURCHASE OF 2009 JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM UNIFORMS (C-
4151). [381100 -20091 Award the 2009 City of Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard
Program uniform contract to Hurley, for the total cost of $171,750 plus tax.
E. MISCELLANEOUS
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12. AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL POLICY B -17 (PARKS, FACILITIES, AND
RECREATION PROGRAM DONATIONS). (100 -20091 Amend City Council
Policy B -17 - Parks, Facilities, and Recreation Program Donations.
S22. LETTER REGARDING WATER QUALITY TESTING. 1100 -20091 Authorize
Council Member Gardner to sign and distribute a letter to other cities, the County,
and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (Santa Ana Region)
regarding recreational water quality testing.
Motion by Council Member Rosansky to approve the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tern Curry, Mayor
Selich, Council Member Webb, Council Member Gardner, Council Member Daigle
)(III. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR - None
)(IV. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COU.N.,CIL ON
Council Member Daigle discussed the City of Anaheim's presentation of the Anaheim Regional
Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) renderings and proposed transportation alternatives.
She encouraged Newport Beach and Costa Mesa to continue monitoring the proposal and how it may
affect both cities.
Council Member Henn reported on the Economic Development Committee (EDC) meeting where the
Banning Ranch Conservancy issue was addressed. He indicated that Environmental Quality
Assurance Committee (EQAC) members were chosen to review the Marina Park Environmental
Impact Report and that the committee is researching the possibility of banning leaf blowers and
restricting smoking in public areas. He also reported that a group homes use permit hearing was
held on February 12 for Ocean Recovery's two facilities. He announced that the hearing
officer approved the facility at 1601 W. Balboa with a bed count reduction from 16 to 14, and
continued the hearing on 1115 W. Balboa for six months to allow the operator to operate in
a reduced mode. He also indicated that a group homes use permit hearing for Yellowstone Recovery
was held on February 20. He reported that the hearing officer agreed with staffs recommendation to
close two of the four facilities associated with Yellowstone Recovery and to approve the continuation
of two locations with reduced bed counts. He assured everyone that the City is enforcing the
abatement and closure of group homes that have not received their use permit by February 23 and
that remaining group homes will be better disbursed throughout the City.
Mayor Pro Tern Curry reported that the Finance Committee will meet on February 26 at 12:30 p.m.
to discuss performance benchmarking initiatives and financial alternatives related to the OASIS
Senior Center.
)(VIII. C_,ONTINUED BUSINESS
Without objection, Mayor Selich requested that this item be heard prior to considering the Public
Hearings.
21. PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 87 ( BALBOA ISLAND) - AREA
GENERALLY BOUNDED BY BAY FRONT NORTH AND SOUTH AND BALBOA
ISLAND WEST OF COLLINS ISLE AND EAST OF GRAND CANAL. (891100 -20091
Public Works Director Badum discussed proposed Assessment District No. 87 and
introduced the City Assessment Engineer.
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City Assessment Engineer Cox provided a PowerPoint presentation on the description of the
District, improvements to be funded, costs related to the District, the basis for the
assessment, legal formation procedures, and construction timing.
In response to Council's questions, City Assessment Engineer Cox indicated that the ballots
will be mailed in a Newport Beach envelope via first class regular mail, at least 45 days
prior to the public hearing on April 28. She indicated that the ballots will be due by the end
of the public hearing and that a completed tabulation will be conducted by the end of the
meeting.
Mayor Selich opened the public hearing.
Bob Mcaffrey believed that the proposal is flawed and felt that the project should be re -bid.
Gary Cohen expressed concern about the voting procedure and felt that the aesthetic
improvements would be overpriced.
Penny Knox believed that the Assessment District will cause a financial hardship for Balboa
Island residents.
Harlem Harms believed that the project would increase property values.
Michael Smith believed that there should not be a difference in property values between
Balboa Island and Little Balboa Island.
Fred Selby felt that there is a mandate from the citizens to bring the project to a vote.
Ben Lillegraven believed that the cost of undergrounding the utilities would create a
financial hardship.
Conrad Bomgregor felt that there had not been enough meetings to discuss the elements of
the project.
Terry Donahue believed that costs will increase if the project is delayed and felt that the
improvements would increase property values.
Randy Seton expressed concern over the cost of the improvements.
Rick Rawlins believed that Balboa Island residents should vote on the improvements.
Bill Stewart believed that Balboa Island residents would be able to afford the improvements.
Don Abrams believed that undergrounding the utilities would create a safer environment
and add value to the properties.
Larry Calister felt that Balboa Island residents should vote on the improvements.
Dolores Otting believed that the project would be costly and expressed concern about
potential power outages.
Dotty Harmson expressed concern over the safety of existing utility poles on the Island in
the event of an earthquake.
Bill Deaton believed that a general enhancement of property value does not constitute a
special benefit.
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Lee Hayle felt that utility companies should pay the cost to have the alley to the properties
undergrounded.
Jack Northrop believed that the project should be voted on by the residents.
Bob Cook expressed concern over gridlock on the Island during the four years of
construction.
Jim Maloney expressed concern over the projected completion time for the improvements
and the loss of tourism and tax revenue.
Robin Spencen felt that the utility companies should fund the improvements.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Selich closed the public hearing.
Council Member Gardner noted that this item was brought forward by the residents.
In response to Council questions, City Assessment Engineer Cox indicated that ballots will
be sent to the individuals who are named on the property tax bills. Public Works Director
Badum discussed the proposed construction phases during the undergrounding
improvements and pointed out that bids were opened in November and are fixed for the
entire period of the project. He confirmed that interest rates on the bonds were also fixed.
Regarding Council's question relative to the City's vote, City Manager Bludau indicated that
he would need Council direction on how to vote on this assessment since he casts the City's
vote. After discussion, Council unanimously agreed that the City should abstain from voting.
Council Member Rosansky believed that the residents would be pleased with the outcome of
the project once completed. Council Member Webb indicated that Council approval of the
resolutions allows residents to vote on the assessment and provides Council with direction.
Motion by Council. Member Rosansky to a) adopt Resolution No. 2009 -11 adopting a
map showing the proposed boundaries of, and making appointments for proposed
Assessment District No. 87; b) adopt Resolution No. 2009.12 declaring intention to order the
construction of certain improvements in proposed Assessment District No. 87, declaring the
improvements to be of special benefit, describing the district to be assessed to pay the costs
and expenses thereof, providing for the issuance bonds, and to designate the area an
Underground Utilities District; and c) adopt Resolution No. 2009 -13 giving preliminary
approval to the Report of the Assessment Engineer for Assessment District No. 87, setting
the time and place for a public hearing as April 28, 2009, and ordering the initiation of
Assessment Ballot Procedures; and d) approve the City's abstention from voting in the
Assessment District No. 87 election.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Mayor Pro Tem Curry, Council Member Webb, Mayor
Selich, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Rosansky, Council Member Henn
Mayor Selich recessed the meeting at 8:45 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
with all members of Council in attendance.
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XV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. ANNUAL REPORTS OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PACIFIC VIEW
MEMORIAL PARK (PA2006 -282) AND NORTH NEWPORT CENTER (PA2007 -151).
[100 -20091
Mayor Selich opened the public hearing. Hearing no testimony, Mayor Selich closed the
public hearing.
Motion by Council Member Webb to a) find that the applicants have demonstrated good
faith compliance with the terms of their development agreements; and b) receive and file
Annual Reports of Development Agreements for Pacific View Memorial Park (Attachment
No. 1) and North Newport Center (Attachment No. 2).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Curry, Mayor
Selich, Council Member Webb, Council Member Gardner, Council Member Daigle
14. HYATT REGENCY NEWPORT BEACH EXPANSION (PA2005 -212) - 1107
JAMBOREE ROAD - CERTIFICATION OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT, PARCEL MAP NO. 2007 -003, USE PERMIT NO. 2005 -046,
MODIFICATION PERMIT NO. 2007 -095, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO.
2005 -002 - THE PROPOSED TIMESHARE DEVELOPMENT AND HOTEL
EXPANSION WOULD INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF 88 TIMESHARE UNITS, A
NEW 800 -SEAT BALLROOM FACILITY, A NEW 10,072 SQUARE FOOT SPA AND
FITNESS CENTER, AND A NEW TWO -LEVEL PARKING GARAGE. [100 -2009]
Cora Newman, Government Solutions, representing the applicant, introduced the
Hyatt consultants who would address the concerns brought forth in a letter from the City of
Irvine. She believed that all of the issues have been adequately addressed in the conditions
of approval, mitigation measures, Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and the detailed
response to comments drafted in the EIR.
In response to Council questions, Ms. Newman indicated that she met with Stop Polluting
Our Newport (SPON) and the Back Bay Naturalists, and noted the applicant's willingness
to move Timeshare One away from the wetlands to create a 100 foot buffer. She indicated
that Dennis Baker, Back Bay Naturalists, communicated that they do not have an issue
with the project.
Julie Cavanaugh, Government Solutions, provided a PowerPoint presentation on the site
plan and identified the locations of the proposed and existing buildings. She indicated that
Timeshare One had been moved 15 feet to the south to allow for the 100 foot buffer between
the structure and the wetlands. Ms. Newman responded to Council questions regarding
open space and allowable Floor Area Ratios (FAR).
Ron Sakahara, Lee and Sakahara Architects, provided a PowerPoint presentation of the
view simulations over. He responded to Council questions regarding the difference between
sodium lights and metal alloy lights, and addressed the lighting issues stated in the letter
from the City of Irvine.
Tony Bomkamp, Senior Biologist with Glen Lukos and Associates, provided information
regarding fuel modifications, Environmentally Safe Habitat Areas (ESHA), and biology
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issues; and responded to the concerns addressed in a letter from Robb Hamilton of SPON
Scott Eckardt, Dudek, provided a PowerPoint presentation of the fire protection plan
and proposed fuel modification plan. He indicated that there are enhanced structural
hardening characteristics, in addition to the fuel modification zone plan, to address radiant
heat and ember exposure of the buildings in the event of a wildfire. He indicated that
maintenance of the fuel modification zone will be conducted twice annually.
Cal Woolsey, Fuscoe Engineering, Inc., provided a report on water quality management
and responded to Council questions regarding storm drains and mitigation measures to
control storm water run -off.
Associate Planner Murillo introduced the City's consultants, JoAnn Hadfield and Nicole
Vermilion of the Planning Center, and David Chow of the IBI Group.
JoAnn Hadfield, Planning Center, addressed several issues raised in the City of Irvine letter
and believed that the EIR comprehensively defined the project itself and analyzed the
projects impacts. Further, she believed that the EIR fully substantiates and defends that
impacts are less than significant, with the exception of construction related noise.
Nicole Vermilion, Planning Center, provided a presentation on air quality, traffic, and
construction noise.
David Chow, traffic consultant with the IBI Group, provided a report on traffic and parking
impact issues, and indicated that the impacted intersections would be fully mitigated.
Susan Hori, Mannatt, Phelps, and Phillips, believed that all of the studies were conducted in
accordance with the City's approved methodology and thresholds. She believed that the EIR
adequately identifies the concerns raised in the City of Irvine's letter to be insignificant and
immitigable.
Mayor Selich opened the public hearing.
Robb Hamilton, SPON, believed that the fuel modification zone may have ramifications on
the ESHA boundaries.
Jan Vandersloot, SPON, requested that the City require a 100 foot buffer for the ESHA and
felt that the ESHA was not properly delineated.
Dolores Otting believed that Mr. Vandersloot's comments regarding the ESHA, buffer zone,
and the fuel modification zone were accurate.
Josh Mohachy believed that the expansion would not be favorable to the City or the Hyatt,
and felt that the elevation of the buildings should be decreased.
Jeanette Artenian expressed concern relative to traffic and noise levels; and questioned if
the height of the parking structure would obstruct her view of the water.
Kim Severini, Newport Beach Conference and Visitor Bureau Marketing Vice President,
expressed support for the project and believed that the City needs more meeting space to
attract conferences and businesses to the City.
Gay Morris, Sea Island resident, expressed concern relative to her quality of life, noise,
traffic, and property value. She also questioned the view simulations.
Richard Luehrs, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Newport Beach Chamber of
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Commerce, expressed support for the project and believed that it would have a significant
positive economic value.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Selich closed the public hearing.
Mayor Selich believed that the EIR adequately addressed all of the issues raised in the
letter from the City of Irvine.
Regarding Council Member Gardner's concern about noise, Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
General Manager Devitt indicated that the proposed ballroom is located farther down and
closer to Back Bay Drive and that sound proofing would be enhanced.
Council Member Gardner also expressed concern about open space and recommended that
the height of the proposed tower be reduced by five feet. Council Member Webb indicated
that he could not support the height reduction of the tower. Mayor Selich believed that the
tower is a nice architectural addition to the project and supports the tower as approved by
the Planning Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Curry expressed his appreciation for SPON's comments and felt that the 41
page letter from the City of Irvine failed to raise any issues of substance. He believed that
the completed project will be a great asset to the community and that the developers have
been sensitive in addressing lighting, traffic and noise concerns.
Motion by Council Member Webb to a) adopt Resolution No. 2009 -9 (Attachment 1)
certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH. No. 2006121052) and adopting a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; b) adopt Resolution No. 2009.10
(Attachment 2) adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations and approving Parcel
Map No. 2007 -003, Use Permit No. 2005 -046, and Modification Permit No. 2007 -095, subject
to the findings and conditions; and c) introduce Ordinance No. 2009 -8 (Attachment 3)
approving Development Agreement No. 2005 -002, and pass to second reading on March 10,
2009.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Curry, Mayor
Selich, Council Member Webb, Council Member Gardner, Council Member Daigle
15. AMENDMENT TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR
RECOVERY OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS IN NUISANCE ABATEMENT
ACTIONS. (100 -20091
Mayor Selich opened the public hearing. Hearing no testimony, Mayor Selich closed the
public hearing.
Motion.. by Council Member Gardner to introduce Ordinance No. 2009 -9 amending
Section 10.50.160 of the Municipal Code, and pass to second reading on March 10, 2009.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Mayor Pro Tem Curry, Council. Member Webb, Mayor
Selich, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Rosansky, Council Member Henn
XVI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tom Billings, Protect Our Parks (POP), expressed concern regarding the forward progress of Marina
Park, removal of the mobile homes, and the budget and planning for the interim park. He requested
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that the Marina Park Advisory Committee's monthly meetings be reinstated. Council Member
Henn recommended, and Mayor Selich concurred, that a Marina Park Advisory Committee meeting
be held to update the public on the progression of the project.
Captain Norris Tapp expressed concern regarding the establishment of a Marine Reserve in Orange
County that will not allow fishing and recreational take or consumption from the ocean. Council
Member Daigle commented that the stakeholder groups are currently developing proposals and will
receive external proposals between June and July. Council Member Henn indicated that neither the
Council nor the City has taken a position on the idea of closing off fishing from the jetty to Dana
Point, and believed that this may potentially have a large impact on all of the users of Newport
Harbor, and that he would not vote for such a ban unless it is clearly supported by hard scientific
evidence justifying it.
Dolores Otting expressed her appreciation for listing Closed Session items on the agenda and
for reporting items discussed in Closed Session.
XVII. PLANNING. COMMISSION AGENDA AND ORAL STATUS REPORT
16. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2009. [100 -20091
Planning Director Lepo reported on the following items: a) approval of a Coastal Residential
Development Permit for 494 - 498 Seaward Road; b) approval of a Conditional Use Permit
for 16 Bay Island to exceed the height limit of 24 feet ; and c) appeal of parcel map approved
by the Zoning Administrator.
XVIII. CONTINUED_BUSINESS (Continued)
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Without objection, Mayor Selich requested that Items 17, 18, and 19 be considered together.
17. EXCESS GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE RENEWALS. 1100 -20091
18. PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM RENEWAL. [100 -20091
19. EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION (WC) INSURANCE RENEWAL. [100 -20091
Risk Manager Farley provided an update on the property insurance renewal and reported a
savings of nearly $35,000 in premiums. In response to Council questions, Risk Manager
Farley identified the rating of Safety National and provided a comparison of the premiums.
Motion by_Council Member Rosanskv to a) approve the renewal of the excess general
liability insurance coverage for a one -year policy for $577,189 in premium; b) approve the
renewal of the property insurance program with a total premium of $661,021 for a total
insured value of $144,077,105; and c) approve the renewal of the excess workers
compensation coverage for at twelve -month policy with a Self - Insured Retention (SIR) of $1
million with statutory coverage limits and premiums as outlined in the staff report.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Curry, Mayor
Selich, Council Member Webb, Council Member Gardner, Council Member Daigle
20. UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION
COMMISSION. [100 -20091
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With Council Member Henn, Council Member Gardner, and Mayor Pro Tem Curry voting
for Ron Cole and the remaining voting for Thomas Anderson, Thomas Anderson was
appointed to fill the vacancy on the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission, which was
created as a result of the resignation of Cristine Trapp.
XX. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None
XXI. ADJOURNMENT - At 11:21 p.m. in memory of Newport Beach resident and Deputy City
Attorney Donna Bigi.
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on February 18, 2008 at 2:50 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 February 20,
2008 at 3:30 pan. on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport
Beach Administration Building.
City Clerk
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