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City Council Meeting
February 14, 2023
February 28, 2023
Agenda Item No. 1
Debbie Stevens, President of the Corona del Mar Residents Association, relayed that residents
asked during a public outreach that the City protect as much parking as possible, thanked the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission and members of Council who walked with Mr. Yeo,
relayed the response rate to a recent community outreach email from Public Works Director
Webb, and acknowledged that more work is needed to inform residents and gather their input.
Jim Mosher expressed the opinion that City Council Policy L-6 may need to be reviewed
Citywide, expressed concern relative to having the Planning Commission review encroachment
requests, relayed the duties of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, noted par -king
parkway opportunities for encroachments into a public right-of-way, and believed that the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission should have input on how the encroachments are
approved.
Ron Yeo thanked Council for moving the plan forward.
Steve Crow expressed safety concerns relative to Ocean &ulevard and, in response to his
question, Deputy Public Works Director Houlihan confirme at staff is reviewing this under
the public safety category.
Keira Kirby, Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commissioner, noted leir focus on preserving the
area and safety, and discussed narrow s walks, challenges in crowded areas, and
enhancements to better serve the community.
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Karen Carlson expressed concern relative to how the public will be notified about the workshops,
noted her observations on the stairs to Lookout Point and Pirates Cove, and discussed
opportunities for landscaping improveTnts.
Laura Curran thanked everyone who worked on the plan, asked the City to use native plants
that are consistent with the local habitat and similar to those used in City parks, and offered to
lead a tour to show the plants. -
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Mayor Blom advised thelommunity that workshops will be posted on the City's website.
Council had ous straw vote to allocate $60,000 in the budget for landscape
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enhancement.
Laura Curran welcomed fhe new Council Members and their involvement to help end the impacts of
rehabilitation facility issues, noted residential support, asked Council to work with the California
Department of Health Care Services on unclear issues and hire a lobbyist, suggested more assertive
Code Enforcement, and requested the City ask for a State audit of the California Department of Social
Services and California Department of Health Care Services.
City Attorney Harp announced that the City Council would adjourn to Closed Session to
discuss the items listed on the Closed Session agenda and read the titles, and reported that
the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk will not be participating in Closed Session
Item IV.A.2 due to potential impact on their finances.
IV. CLOSED SESSION — After Study Session — Council Chambers Conference Room
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code § 54957.6): 2 matters
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