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City Council Meeting
August 23, 2022
September 13, 2022
Agenda Item No. 1
17. Response to the 2021-2022 Orange County Grand Jury Report "Where's the Fire? Stop
Sending Fire Trucks to Medical Calls" [I00-20221
At the request of Council Member Dixon, Fire Chief Boyles discussed emergency response
procedures for fire engines responding to medical calls, noting that fire engines carry a cross -trained
paramedic and usually arrive on scene before an ambulance and can begin paramedic deployment
more timely than ambulatory support. Furthermore, he relayed the Fire Medic voluntary
subscription program to protect anyone in a household from out-of-pocket costs for paramedic and
emergency ambulance services.
Council Member Avery shared the emergency care his father received during a medical emergency.
In response to Council Member Duffield's question, Fire Chief Boyles noted that a shorter wheelbase
is used during the fire truck design process to accommodate smaller F;r.^ dep r+m^r* streets, like in
Corona del Mar and Balboa Island.
In response to Council Member Dixon's questions, Fire Chief B s stated that the City has three
ambulances but more could be added.
Wade Womack supported the Fire Department and suggested that the current emergency response
allows for a coordinated and unified chain of coi
rand that could integrate the Harbor Patrol,
firefighters, police, lifeguards, and safety personne
Motion by Council Member Dixon, seconded by Mayor Muldoon, 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) authorize the Mayor to sign the cover letter and remit
the responses of the City of Newport Beach and Fire Chief to the Presiding Judge of the Orange
County Superior Court.
With Council Member O'Neill absent, the motion carried 6-0.
XVI. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON N-AGENDAPITEMS
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City Attorney Harp r in ed thelpob that Item 18 had been removed from the agenda and could be
addressed at this time.
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William Kroener, Preserve Orange County, expressed the opinion that the structure named in Item 18
is a historic structure pursuant to California law and California Coastal Commission regulations,
described the accomplishments of the architect, noted its eligibility for the National Register of Historic
Places, described the structure characteristics and modifications since the initial design, and asked the
City to conduct a new historic survey.
Jim Mosher noted that CEQA does not prevent Council from allowing the demolition of a structure as
it is only a disclosure requirement when findings show a detrimental effect, expressed the opinion that
the structure in Item 18 could be a historic resource, and stated the City is compelled to do an analysis.
Dr. Kridikel TruthBey, Homeless Continuum of Care (COC) Program, discussed discrimination, noted
her work with Homeless Coordinator Basmaciyan, expressed concern relative to the homeless count,
stated the need for diversity and equity in Newport Beach, suggested a forum to hear testimonies of
people who are overlooked, how the City can build permanent housing, as well as, identify low income
housing needs, asked to be part of the upcoming homeless events, provided a homeless strategy handout
for Los Angeles County and Los Angeles City, and suggested a chart of homeless counts to create
outreach and engagement.
Mayor Muldoon noted low-income housing and supportive services in the City and Orange County.
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City Manager Leung offered for Homeless Coordinator Basmaciyan to reach out to Dr.
K—A-d-i-kelTruthBev.
Angelica Harris Copeland, a resident and employee of Starbucks at Fashion Island, relayed that her
mother was banned from Fashion Island by security and treated with hostility. She requested an
apology letter and suggested cultural training for shopping center staff, and homeless services for
panhandlers. Council Member Brenner asked to speak with Ms. Copeland after the City Council
meeting.
XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
18. Resolution No. 2022-54: Appeal of Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-081 to Allow
the Construction of a Single -Family Residence on Bay Island (PA2021-305) [100-20221
The item was pulled from the agenda since the appellant withdrew the appeal.
19. Ordinance No. 2022-18: A Code Amendment Updating Density Bonus Regulations to
Comply with State Law (PA2020-032) [100-2022]
Deputy Community Development Director Campbell and Princip wanner Murillo utilized a
presentation to review the proposed amendments,04ensity bonus, incentives, eligible project types,
traditional affordable housing bonus sliding scale, special needs housing, alternative bonuses,
automatic parking reductions, incentives and concessions, development standard waivers, and the
approval process. k ,IV
In response to Council Member Dixon's questions, Principal Planner Murillo stated that it is
mandatory for the City to adopt a density bonus ordinance, but voluntary for a developer to utilize
the density bonus tool. Deputy Community Development Director Campbell indicated that
development standards within the General Plan will be set by the community for the anticipated
densities, knowing that some of the standards will be waived, including reductions in green space.
He noted that staff is working on an amended Land Use Element to incorporate the density and
zoning overlays to impleme* the Housing Element that will include development standards, the
review processes, and design expectations.
Council Member Dixon suggested including a density bonus impact projection with and without
waivers, so it is transparent to the community what the projected impact could be due to the density
bonus and expressed the opinion that the density bonus law may substantially change the look and
feel of the community
In response to Council Member Avery's question, Deputy Community Development Director
Campbell relayed that additional density makes projects more financially viable, erodes local control
of land use decision making policies, creates a path for increased affordable housing development,
and that the City is embarking on the planning process to build communities that include park
space and amenities as part of the Land Use Element update and overall General Plan.
Mayor Muldoon opened the public hearing.
Jim Mosher expressed the opinion that local responsibility is to enact an ordinance that explains
how the City will process density bonus requests and suggested reducing and simplifying the
municipal code so the City can more easily keep up with State law changes.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Muldoon closed the public hearing.
In response to Council Member Brenner's question, Deputy Community Development Director
Campbell explained that the reason for being more specific in the municipal code is to reduce
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