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Home My WebLink About01 - Minutes - AmendedCity of Newport Beach City Council Meeting January 11, 2022 January 25, 2022 Agenda Item No. 1 City Attorney Harp announced that Council Member Duffield recused himself due to business interest conflicts and left the room. Harbor Commissionep Chair Kenney requested that Council review and approve the Harbor Commission 2022 objectives. In response to Council Member Dixon's questions, City Attorney Harp clarified the proposed General Plan Update Steering Committee structure and Council Member O'Neill clarified how and why a three- member structure was derived. XV. CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES 1. Minutes for the December 14, 2021 City Council Meeting [100-2021] Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written, and ordeked. 2. Reading of Ordinances Waive reading in full of all ordinances under consideration and direct th@ City Clerk to read by title only. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION X 3. Ordinance No. 2022-1: Amending the Newport nicipa1 Code for Lido Isle Hedge Heights (PA2019-132) [100-2021] 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) Waive full reading, direct the City Cler to read by title only, introduce Ordinance No. 2022-1, An Ordinance of the City Council 7ty of Newport Beach, California, Adopting Local Coastal Program Amendm t 019-002 to Amend Title 21 (Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan) of th ewport Beach Municipal Code Related to Hedge Heights in Front Setbacks Abuttin s Lido Isle (PA2019-132), and pass to second reading on January 25, 2(� Council Member ed herself from Item 3 due to real property interest conflicts. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION V 4. Resolution No. 2022-1: Updating the List of Designated Positions for 2022 Under the City's Conflict of Interest Code [100-2021] 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. 2022-1, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Adopting an Updated Designated Employees List for 2022. 5. Resolution No. 2022-2: Creating the General Plan Update Steering Committee (PA2017- 141) [100-2021] Continue the Item to the January 25, 2022 City Council meeting. 6. Resolution No. 2022-3: Initiation of Zoning Code and LCP Amendments Related to Residential Care Facilities (PA2021-292) [100-2021] a) Determine this action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3; and Volume 65 - Page 222 City of Newport Beach City Council Meeting January 11, 2022 MISCELLANEOUS 16. Annual Mayor Appointments [100-2021] 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) Confirm Mayor Kevin Muldoon's appointments under City Council Policy A-2, as provided in the staff report. 17. Harbor Commission 2022 Objectives [100-2021] 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 the Harbor Commission's 2022 objectives. Council Member Duffield recused himself from Item 17 due to business interest conflicts. Following discussion, motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blom, seconded by Council Member Dixon, to approve the Consent Calendar; and noting the recusal by Mayor Muldoo9 to Item 7, the recusal by Mayor Pro Tem Blom to Item 11, the recusal by Council Member Dixon to It1m 3, the recusal by Council Member Duffield to Item 17, the continuance of Item 5 to the January 25, 2022 City Council meeting, and the amendment to the budget amounts in the staff report for Item 10. The motion carried unanimously. XVI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR - None XVII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS In response to Christopher Sims discussion of speed and noise disruptions on Superior Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway near Newport Shores, Mayor Muldoon directed Mr. Sims to City staff for assistance. Council Member Brenner suggested a w pdate from Police Chief Lewis on speed enforcement efforts. Laura Curran encouraged Mr. Sims to attend the Corona del Mar Residents Association (CdMRA) meeting held monthlythe third Thursday with Lt. Eric Little, and thanked the police department for their attendance. Police Chief Lewis provided a summary of speed enforcement efforts, police resource distribution, coordination with neighboring partners, and educational initiatives to address speeding and noise violations. Council Member Brenner and Police Chief Lewis noted that the current Traffic Commander is Lt. Ryan Peters. XVIII. PUBLIC HEARING 18. Ordinance Nos. 2022-2 and 2022-3: Amending the Newport Beach Municipal Code and the Coastal Land Use Plan Related to Cottage Preservation (PA2019-181) [100-2021] Council Member Brenner recused herself due to real property interest conflicts. Principal Planner Murillo utilized a presentation to discuss the proposed Municipal Code and Coastal Land Use Plan Amendments related to cottage preservation, previously approved incentives from January 28, 2020, a cottage preservation example, and the California Coastal Commission ^tvii4ia--A' approval with modifications from November 19, 2021. Volume 65 - Page 225 City of Newport Beach City Council Meeting January 11, 2022 Deputy Public Works Director Martin continued with the presentation to discuss the current refuse collection contracts, City Council Solid Waste Working Group key goals and objectives, the current 2 -cart collection system, Newport Coast contracts, the proposed 3 -cart collection system, service issues that are being addressed, and proposed collection and processing modifications. In response to Council Member Dixon's questions, Deputy Public Works Director Martin reported that public outreach and education will support the new bulky item pick—up service effective January 15, 2022. Deputy Public Works Director Martin continued with the presentation to discuss waste collection cart size options, free carts provided to residents, current and projected waste generation volumes per household, and waste collection costs and carts per household. In response to Council Member Dixon's questions, Deputy Public Works Director Martin indicated that extra carts will be available, and the sustainability team will work with residents to increase trash generation efficiencies. In response to Council Member Brenner's questions, Deputy Pub orks Director Martin indicated that larger carts are intended for STLs, homebased businesses, d hvn facilities. Deputy Public Works Director Martin continued with the presentation to discuss additional collection and processing modifications, some residential collection day route changes, why collection day route changes are necessary and noted the website to find collection day schedules, and the new residential refuse collection contract costs. In response to Council Member Dixon's qu tion, Deputy Public Works Director Martin confirmed that the increased refuse collection cost in Ile proposed contract will be paid from the City's general fund. A In response to Council Member Av 1 question, Deputy Public Works Director Martin confirmed the residential monthly recycli> Ai Deputy Public Works DirectorAwcontinued with the presentation to discuss the comparison of recently bid and negotiated resictnTial customer rates that include Senate Bill (SB) 1383 programs. In response to Council Member Dixon's question, Deputy Public Works Director Martin explained that the new refuse collection contract includes a direct customer service program, public outreach and education, performance standards and liquidated damages, and a collision avoidance system and reporting. Deputy Public Works Director Martin continued with the presentation to discuss the contract implementation schedule, continued community outreach and education efforts, items to remember, and noted support phone numbers and the website www.newportbeach.gov/recycle. In response to Council Member Brenner's questions, Deputy Public Works Director Martin indicated the steps to change cart size, distribution dates for food waste carts, collection truck colors, outreach and education for street sweeping schedule changes and the collision avoidance system, and the Christmas tree pick-up process. In response to Council Member Dixon's question, Deputy Public Works Director Martin noted options and resources for public assistance. Council Member O'Neill recognized the consultants, staff, and members of Council for their contributions, and noted the State mandates and regulations behind the changes and the related costs to the General Plan fund. Volume 65 - Page 227