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Study Session and Regular Meeting
March 10, 2020
Council Member Herdman:
March 24, 2020
Agenda Item No. 1
Attended a noise and emission conference in San Diego the prior week with City Manager Leung,
Assistant City Manager Jacobs, City Attorney Harp, and an Aviation Committee member; a Water
Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee walking field trip at the Muth Center; and a Technical
Departure Subcommittee meeting, which will meet again on Friday
Participated in a costume j udging contest during the Spirit Run
Announced the quarterly Balboa Island Improvement Association meeting on March 14
Council Member Dixon:
Attended the Spirit Run and started the 5K run; and the Southern California Association of
Governments (SLAG) Transportation Committee meeting, which focused on OC Connect
Displayed a slide to provide an update regarding Working Wardrobes
Council Member Brenner:
Attended the first class of the Citizens' Police Academy, the Corona del Mar Residents Association
Historical Resources Committee meeting about Newport Beach sites designated as historical sites,
and the Friends of OASIS' general membership luncheon to discuss an oral history program in the
City
Announced the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce governmental affairs breakfast will be held
on March 12, 2020, to talk about the 405 Freeway widening project; and the Homeless Task Force
will meet with Dr. Clayton Chau of MindOC next week
Council Member Duffield:
• Announced Public Works Director Webb will address Speak Up Newport on March 11, 2020
Mayor Pro Tem Avery:
Attended the Orange County Sanitation District Board and Operations Committee meetings last
week
Mayor O'Neill:
• Presented State of the City speeches to Harbor View Hills Community Association, Balboa Yacht
Club, Wake Up Newport, and Distinguished Citizens Program
• Attended the Spirit Run and started the 10k run; and the Newport Harbor High School Blood Drive
and encouraged people to donate now
• Displayed slides regarding a utility undergrounding project on Balboa Boulevard (Council
Member Muldoon recused himself due to business interest conflicts)
XIII. MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE ASKED TO BE PLACED ON A FUTURE
AGENDA
• Direct staff to initiate a code change to allow food and alcohol service as a permitted use
in the Industrial Zone (IG) with hours of operation restricted to the late afternoon to
evening hours [Muldoon]
In reply to Mayor O'Neill's question, Council Member Muldoon indicated different options will be
presented in the staff report.
With Mayor Pro Tem Avery, Council Member Dixon, and Council Member Herdman dissenting, the
City Council concurred to bring the item back at a future meeting.
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Regarding Item 4 (Resolution No. 2020-23: Reestablishing the Ad Hoc Committee on Short -Term
Lodging), Council Member Dixon reiterated her comments from the Study Session regarding the
importance of public comments and a well -reasoned proposal and her goal for the Ad Hoc Committee.
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Study Session and Regular Meeting
March 10, 2020
Arlene Greer, Chair of the City Arts Commission, indicated the Sculpture Exhibition is nationally
recognized as a "museum without walls," the Vie+,,- duration of Phase aV is planned for
June 6, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the program is a reflection of Newport Beach's love of
family and community, quest for recreational and educational outreach, and goal of providing social
and cultural activities. She thanked the City Arts Commission, City Council, and staff for their
support and introduced Marie Little, City Arts Commission Vice Chair.
Jim Mosher clarified that 1,084 people cast 2,343 votes, and stated the number of residents who
voted is not clear.
Motion by Council Member Dixon, 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) approve the ten sculptures, three alternates
and the proposed locations within Civic Center Park as recommended by the City Arts Commission
for the temporary sculpture exhibit.
The motion carried unanimously.
XX. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None
XXI. ADJOURNMENT - 8:18 p.m.
The agenda was posted on the City's website and on the City Hall electronic bulletin board
located in the entrance of the City Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive on
March 5, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.
Will O'Neill
i� Mayor
Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
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