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City Council Meeting
February 28, 2023
March 14, 2023
Agenda Item No. 1
Council Member Grant expressed the opinion that, while it is appropriate to keep GPAC on task
given the timeline, it is necessary to be comprehensive, so she supported bringing additional
Elements back to Council to decide its appropriateness.
City Manager Leung suggested that any discussion or direction by Council occur during the periodic
updates.
Without objection, the City Council a) determined 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) received and filed the report.
XVII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Jack Bradley announced the Shen Yun tour. City Attorney Harp noted that this announcement is not
within the subject matter or jurisdiction of the City Council. Counember Weigand suggested that
Mr. Bradley leave the flyers with Council.
Wade Womack, Newport Mooring Association (NMA) Board Member, utilized a slide to discuss moorings
in the Harbor, thanked Mayor Blom for advocating before the Board of Supervisors for the new boat
slips and public dock at the Balboa �'^�asinrMarina`, and noted the history of the moorings and the
costs. He took issue with a proposal to relocate moorings, and discussed anticipated disruptions and
confusion about a Mooring Realignment Plan. He stated he was not aware of any safety issues, indicated
he submitted suggestions to the Harbor Commission to address any concerns, and looked forward to
collaborating with the City and provided a handout on ways the City can generate more revenue without
adding new moorings to the Harbor. if
John Fradkin, NMA Board Member, noted the responsibilities of the Harbor Commission and stated
that 148 of 154 NMA members oppose the Mooring Realignment Plan with all 26 U.S. Coast Guard
Licensed Captains in opposition. Furtbfrmore, he suggested that at least one Harbor Commissioner be
required to be a licensed captain. b
George Hylkema, NMA Board Member, discussed why the NMA board believes that the implementation
of the Mooring Realignment Plan will present a danger to moored vessels, and stated that the NMA
board's findings did not suggest there were existing safety issues with the current configuration.
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Jim Mosher suggested Council place work priorities in writing for City staff and make it an agenda
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XVIII. CURRENT BUSINESS
16. Resolution No. 2023-14: Approving an Updated Legislative Platform [I00-20231
Assistant City Manager Finnigan noted that the last update to the City's core legislative principles
and positions was in 2019 and the resolution includes proposed changes and changes as suggested
by two Council Members.
Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill appreciated seeing his request for Council to be able to support legislation
that aligns with City Council Policy F-10 (Civil Asset Forfeiture and Seizure Policy) added to the
update.
Council Member Grant noted the depth of the document and thought the City would be better served
by having tighter concepting for the next generation of the Legislative Platform.
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