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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JANUARY 26, 2021
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
STUDY SESSION — 4:00 P.M. (PUBLIC WELCOME)
CLOSED SESSION — FOLLOWS STUDY SESSION
REGULAR MEETING — 5:30 P.M.
BRAD AVERY, Mayor
KEVIN MULDOON, Mayor Pro Tem
NOAH BLOM, Council Member
JOY BRENNER, Council Member
DIANE B. DIXON, Council Member
DUFFY DUFFIELD, Council Member
WILL O'NEILL, Council Member
GRACE K. LEUNG, City Manager
AARON C. HARP, City Attorney
LEILANI I. BROWN, City Clerk
CAROL JACOBS, Assistant City Manager
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19
On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19.
On March 12, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-25-20, which allows Council Members to attend City Council
meetings telephonically. Please be advised that to minimize the spread of COIVD-19, some, or all, of the Newport Beach City
Council Members may attend this meeting telephonically.
Also, please be advised that on March 17, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20, which allows for the
public to participate in any meeting of the City Council telephonically or by other electronic means. Given the health risks
associated with COVID-19, the City of Newport Beach has decided to not have City Council Chambers open to the public for
this meeting. As a member of the public, if you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following
options:
1. You can submit your questions and comments in writing for City Council consideration by sending them to the City Clerk
at cityclerk(cDnewportbeachca.gov. To give the City Council adequate time to review your questions and comments, please
submit your written comments by Monday, January 25, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.
2. In addition, members of the public can participate in this meeting telephonically. Specifically, the meeting will be viewable
on NBTV and live streamed on the City's website. If you are watching the meeting on NBTV or via the live stream, during
the meeting, phone numbers for the public to call and to comment on specific agenda items will be posted on the screen.
When you call, you will be placed on hold until it is your turn to speak. Please note that only twenty (20) people can
remain on hold at a time. If you call in to speak on an item and the line is busy, please call back after a few moments.
The City will ensure that it allows enough time per item for everyone to call in to comment.
Please know that it is important for the City to allow public participation at this meeting. If you are unable to participate in the
meeting via the process set forth above, please contact the City Clerk at (949-644-3005 or cityclerk(c�newportbeachca.goy)
and she will attempt to accommodate you. While the City does not expect there to be any changes to the above process for
participating in this meeting, if there is a change, the City will post the information as soon as possible to the City's website.
The City of Newport Beach thanks you in advance for continuing to take precautions to prevent the spread of the
COVID-19 virus.
NOTICE REGARDING PRESENTATIONS REQUIRING USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT
Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Newport Beach's equipment must be submitted to the City Clerk
24 hours prior to the scheduled City Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
If in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted,
you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written
correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Any times listed in this agenda are provided as a courtesy and the actual item may be heard either before or after the time
given.
This agenda was prepared by the City Clerk and staff reports are available in the City Council Chambers lobby located at
100 Civic Center Drive. Staff reports or other written documentation have been prepared or organized with respect to the items
of business listed on the agenda. If you have any questions or require copies of any of the staff reports or other documentation
regarding any item of business on the agenda, please contact City Clerk staff at 949-644-3005. Agendas and staff reports are
also available on the City's webpage at newportbeachca.gov/agendas.
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or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to
accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact City Clerk Leilani Brown prior to the meeting to inform us of
your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible (949-644-3005 or cityclerk newportbeachca.gov).
NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
JANUARY 26, 2021
STUDY SESSION — 4:00 P.M. (PUBLIC WELCOME)
CLOSED SESSION — FOLLOWS STUDY SESSION
REGULAR MEETING — 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL — 4:00 p.m.
II. CURRENT BUSINESS
SS1. Clarification of Items on the Consent Calendar
SS2. Review of Restaurant Parking and Outdoor Dining Requirements [949-270-8165]
Discussion on restaurant parking requirements and ways to modify the requirement to assist
in converting temporary outdoor dining to a permanent use.
SS3. Review of Commercial Parking Needs [949-270-8165]
Discussion on addressing the parking needs of commercial uses by utilizing different
methodologies such activity nodes, parking overlays, curb management plans, and reviewing
the City's parking standards.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS [949-270-8165]
The City Council of Newport Beach welcomes and encourages community participation. Public
comments are invited on items listed on the agenda and non -agenda items. Speakers must limit
comments to three (3) minutes per person to allow everyone to speak. Written comments are
encouraged as well. The City Council has the discretion to extend or shorten the time limit on agenda
or non -agenda items.
IV. CLOSED SESSION — After Study Session — Council Chambers Conference Room
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code § 54957.6): 1 matter
Agency Designated Representatives: Barbara Salvini, Human Resources Director, Labor
Negotiator.
Employee Organizations: Association of Newport Beach Ocean Lifeguards (ANBOL); Newport
Beach City Employees Association (NBCEA); Newport Beach Firefighters Association (NBFA);
Newport Beach Fire Management Association (NBFMA); Newport Beach Employees League
(NBEL); Newport Beach Lifeguard Management Association (NBLMA); Part Time Employees
Association of Newport Beach (PTEANB); Newport Beach Police Association (NBPA); Newport
Beach Police Management Association (NBPMA); and Newport Beach Professional and Technical
Employee Association (NBPTEA).
V. RECESS
VI. RECONVENE AT 5:30 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
VII. ROLL CALL
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VIII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
IX. INVOCATION — President Rajan Zed, Universal Society of Hinduism, Reno, NV
X. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
XI. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The City Council of Newport Beach welcomes and encourages community participation. Public
comments are generally limited to three (3) minutes per person to allow everyone to speak. Written
comments are encouraged as well. The City Council has the discretion to extend or shorten the time
limit on agenda or non -agenda items.
XII. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON
COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR [949-270-8165]
This is the time in which Council Members may pull items from the CONSENT CALENDAR for
discussion (ITEMS 1— 10). Public comments are also invited on Consent Calendar items. Speakers
must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking, please state your name for the record. If
any item is removed from the Consent Calendar by a Council Member, members of the public are
invited to speak on each item for up to three (3) minutes per item.
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and will all be enacted
by one motion in the form listed below. Council Members have received detailed staff reports on
each of the items recommending an action. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior
to the time the City Council votes on the motion unless members of the City Council request specific
items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
XIV. CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES
1. Minutes for the January 12, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting
Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written, and order filed.
2. Reading of Ordinances
Waive reading in full of all ordinances under consideration, and direct the City Clerk to read by
title only.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
3. Ordinance No. 2021-3: Amending Chapter 17.10 (Marine Activities Permits) of Title 17
(Harbor Code) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code and Other Related Provisions
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) Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2021-3, An Ordinance of the City Council
of Newport Beach, California, Amending Title 17.10 (Marine Activities Permit) of Title 17
(Harbor Code) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code and Other Related Provisions; and
c) Receive and file the Marine Activities Permit industry specific applications.
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RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION
4. Resolution No. 2021-6: Approval and Award of Professional Services Agreement with
Hinderliter, DeLlamas & Associates for Sales Tax and Business License Revenue
Services and Authorizing Access to Sales or Transaction and Use Tax Records and
Documents Pursuant to California Revenue & Taxation Code Section 7056(b)
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;
b) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a five-year Professional Services Agreement
with HdL for sales and use tax auditing and analysis, for a total not -to -exceed amount of
$651,000;
c) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Contract Governing Access to Confidential
Taxpayer Data with HdL describing the legal requirements within California Revenue &
Taxation Code ("RTC") 7056; and
d) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-6, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Authorizing Access to Sales or Transaction and Use Tax Records and Documents
Pursuant to California Revenue & Taxation Code Section 7056(b).
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
5. Window Washing and Exterior Cleaning Services —Amendment No. 1 to Maintenance and
Repair Agreement with Crown Building Services, Inc. (C-8019-1)
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;
b) Approve Amendment No. One to Maintenance and Repair Agreement with Crown Building
Services, Inc. (C-8019-1) to add $184,000 to the current contract for a total not -to -exceed
amount of $478,775 and extend term of the agreement to April 26, 2024; and
c) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amendment.
6. Professional Services Agreement with Cole Huber LLP for Hearing Adjudication Services
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) Authorize the Mayor to execute a three-year agreement with Huber for hearing adjudication
services, with a not -to -exceed compensation amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000).
7. County of Orange Economic Support Grant Agreement and 2021 Small Business Support
Grant Program
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;
b) Ratify the Subrecipient Agreement Between the County of Orange and the City of Newport
Beach for Economic Support Provided by the City;
c) Approve Budget Amendment No. 21-027 in the amount of $290,000 in grant funds and
appropriate to the Economic Development Division of the City Manager's Office; and
d) Authorize the City Manager to take any and all action necessary to implement and administer
a Small Business Support Grant Program, funded with $290,000 in County General Funds,
in accordance with the Grant Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and County of
Orange.
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MISCELLANEOUS
8. Planning Commission Agenda for the January 21, 2021 Meeting
Receive and file.
9. Accept the 2019 Emergency Management Performance Grant
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;
b) Accept the grant funding in the amount of $11,038 to be used in support of the City's
emergency management program; and
c) Approve Budget Amendment No. 21-024 to accept grant funds from the FEMA through the
County of Orange, increase revenue estimates by $11,038 in account 01035352-431250 and
increase expenditures appropriations by $11,038 in account 0103511-821005.
10. Grants and Donations Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2020
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) Receive and file.
ACTION: MOVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR, EXCEPT FOR
THOSE ITEMS REMOVED
XV. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR [949-270-8165]
XVI. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS [949-270-8165]
Public comments are invited on non -agenda items generally considered to be within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before
speaking, please state your name for the record.
XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Ordinance Nos. 2021-1 and 2021-2: Land Use Entitlements for the Residences at 4400 Von
Karman Project (PA2020-061) [949-270-8165]
a) Conduct a public hearing;
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-2, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Adopting Addendum No. ER2020-003 to the 2006 General Plan Update Program
Environmental Impact Report and the 2008-2014 City of Newport Beach Housing Element
Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration for the Residences at 4400 Von Karman Project
Located at 4400 Von Karman Avenue (PA2020-061);
c) Waive full reading, direct the City Clerk to read by title only, introduce Ordinance No. 2021-
1, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Adopting
Planned Community Development Plan Amendment No. PD2020-001 for the Residences at
4400 Von Karman Project Located at 4400 Von Karman Avenue (PA2020-061), and pass to
second reading on February 9, 2021;
d) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-3, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Approving Major Site Development Review No. SD2020-006, Lot Line Adjustment
No. LA2020-002, Affordable Housing Implementation Plan No. AH2020-003, and Traffic
Study No. TS2020-001 for the Residences at 4400 Von Karman Project Located at 4400 Von
Karman Avenue (PA2020-061); and
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e) Waive full reading, direct the City Clerk to read by title only, and introduce Ordinance
No. 2021-2, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California,
Approving Development Agreement No. DA2020-002 for the Residences at 4400 Von
Karman Project Located at 4400 Von Karman Avenue (PA2020-061), and pass to second
reading on February 9, 2021.
12. Resolution No. 2021-7: General Plan Amendment for Shell Service Station Car Wash
Located at 1600 Jamboree Road (PA2016-093) [949-270-8165]
a) Conduct a public hearing;
b) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of small structures) of the
CEQA guidelines, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment;
and
c) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-7, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Approving General Plan Amendment No. GP2018-001 and Conditional Use
Permit No. UP2016-025 for the Addition of a Car Wash to the Existing Vehicle Service Station
Located at 1600 Jamboree Road (PA2016-093).
XVIII. CURRENT BUSINESS
13. Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Franchise Update to Comply with State Organics
Recycling Mandates — Request for Council Action on Franchise Extension Options
[949-270-8165]
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) Undertake one of the following actions:
1) Direct staff to proceed with preparation of an amended Residential Solid Waste
Franchise contract with CR&R to replace their two existing Residential Solid Waste
Collection & Recycling Contracts (C-5649 & C-3942), beginning on October 1, 2021 at
an initial monthly rate of $24.08 per residential household, with an annual 2% CPI
adjustment, and a contract term of 8 -years with one 2 -year extension option;
2) Reject the amendment offer by CR&R and direct staff to proceed in preparing and issuing
a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Residential Solid Waste Collection & Recycling
Services, incorporating all State required collection and disposal requirements into the
scope of services, and bring back any and all qualified proposals to City Council for
consideration; or
3) Provide alternative direction to staff.
14. Approval of 2020 Residential Recycling Fee Study and Setting of Public Hearing for
Residential Recycling Service Fee Rates [949-270-8165]
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;
b) Approve the 2020 Residential Recycling Fee Study;
c) Direct staff to send a notice of proposed Recycling Service Fee rates and public hearing date
for consideration to all effected residential property owners in compliance with Proposition
218 State Law; and
d) Set the date of March 23, 2021 for the tabulation of protests votes and conduct a public
hearing of proposed Recycling Service Fee rates pending the result of the protest vote.
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15. Resolution No. 2021-8: Amended and Restated Employment Agreements for City
Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk [949-270-8165]
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;
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-8, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Modifying the Salary Ranges for the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk,
c) Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Second Amended and Restated Employment
Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and City Manager Grace K. Leung, subject
to the terms and conditions approved by the City Council;
d) Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Sixth Amended and Restated Employment
Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and City Attorney Aaron Harp, subject to the
terms and conditions approved by the City Council;
e) Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Sixth Amended and Restated Employment
Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and City Clerk Leilani Brown, subject to the
terms and conditions approved by the City Council; and
f) Approve Budget Amendment No. 21-026 for $18,031 to enhance salary and benefit accounts
for the last six months of FY 2020-21 (January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021).
16. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update [949-270-8165]
An oral report will be provided.
XIX. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
A motion to reconsider the vote on any action taken by the City Council at either this meeting or the
previous meeting may be made only by one of the Council Members who voted with the prevailing
side.
XX. ADJOURNMENT — In memory of David Fraser
Testimony given before the City Council is recorded.
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