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City Council Meeting
July 26, 2022
With Council Member Avery absent, the motion carried 6-0.
XVI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR — None
XVII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
August 23, 2022
Agenda Item No. 1
Nancy Scarbrough stated that the California Alliance of Local Electeds meeting discussed the methods
used for calculating RHNA numbers by the California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) and a lawsuit against HCD, and indicated that California represents half of the
country's total housing shortage, according to a recent Fanny44ayFannie Mae and Freddie Mac report
on housing needs.
Mark Simon discussed the boat slip fee increases and dock safety concerns, and supported a complete
and scientific analysis by a statistician or accountant.
Cathy Anderson, Commodore at the Balboa Yacht Club, read a letter from a member and tenant
regarding dock rental fee increases and asked that the Newport Ds Waterfront Resort and Marina
be removed from the comparison.
John Marshall, representing the Recreational Boaters of California, noted a lobbying effort that reduced
a 250% vessel registration fee increase to zero on the basis of non -justification, referenced a handout
with metrics, noted the elasticity of price, and expres* hope that the City will rescind the 20% boat
slip fee increase to maintain vessel activity in the Newport Harbo .
Don Hughes, Balboa Yacht Basin tenant, stated he received a 24 0 slip fee increase this year compared
to the 3% annual increase in his original agreement, noted missing information to support the increase,
and asked Council to carefully consider comparable properties.
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Wade Womack utilized a presentation to share a comparative slip fee survey of low -to -moderate marinas
and noted gaps and missing information and the inclusion of luxury marina slip rates, Newport Dunes
Marina amenities, affordable berthing protect�bri in Newport Harbor from the Loeal City Coastal
pregramCity's Local Coastal Program, and the 2010 Balboa Yacht Basin resolution. He requested
substituting the Newport Dunes Marina for a comparable marina and requested that the City postpone
the increased boat slip fees at the Balboa Yacht Basin and work with stakeholders on a better survey
and phased -in fee increases.
Nolan Cannon suggested a phased -in fee increase approach.
XVIII. PUBLIC HEARING
13. Resolution Nos. 202T-49 and 2022-50: Collection of Certain Sewer and Recycling Fees and
Charges Through the Property Tax Roll [I00-20221
Council Member O'Neill recused himself due to real property interest conflicts.
Finance Director Catlett utilized a presentation to review the number of sewer and recycling
customers, limited options and related challenges for collection, proposal to change the method of
collection to the property tax releroll, unanimous endorsement from the Finance Committee, and
staff recommendations.
In response to Council Member Dixon's question, Finance Director Catlett clarified the April and
December payment schedule.
Mayor Muldoon opened the public hearing.
Shirley Cameron expressed concern relative to how the recycling fees were determined and
questioned the legality of the proposal.
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