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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - Minutes - AmendedCity of Newport Beach City Council Meeting March 28, 2023 April 11, 2023 Agenda Item No. 1 Deputy Public Works Director Houlihan continued with the presentation to provide a summary of new proposed funding by type, including facilities, streets, and drainage. Public Works Director Webb emphasized that there are a number of other funding sources used for the CIP besides the General Fund. In response to Council Member Weigand's concern, Deputy Public Works Director Houlihan clarified that the City will continue to work with Caltrans to find appropriate work hours for the East Coast Highway Pavement Rehabilitation project. Deputy Public Works Director Houlihan continued with the presentation to review new proposed funding for more street and drainage, transportation, water quality, and environmental projects. In response to Council Member Avery's question, Deputy Public Works Director Houlihan confirmed that the Newport Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway project is in the design phase, the City is still in discussions with Caltrans and the owner, d staff is working to obtain grant funding. Deputy Public Works Director Houlihan continued with t e sentation to review new proposed funding for parks, harbors, and beaches. In response to Council Member Avery's question, Purks Director Webb stated that the Harbor Commission will be involved in the replaceme the Balboa Yacht Basin docks once the design begins. ink • 04 Public Works Director Webb noted additional funds may be needed for sand management on the beaches due to wind damage. A P Deputy Public Works Director Houlihan continued with the presentation to discuss the seawall at the Balboa Island ferry landing area, highlight water, wastewater, and fleet electrification program projects, and provide a five-year look ahead of significant projects. James Jansen inquired on the status of the Library Lecture Hall (Witte Hall) project. In response to Nancy Scarbrough's question, Public Works Director Webb confirmed that the County is taking the sand from the Talbert Channel to local beaches experiencing erosion problems. Jim Mosher commended Public Works for providing the presentation in advance of the meeting, read a portion of Implementation Program 1.1 from the General Plan, expressed concerns and questioned if the City is informed about one and five-year external agency plans, asked how those plans integrate with the City's plans, and wondered if the General Plan directive can be ignored. Charles Fancher listed water -related projects totaling $93.1 million and suggested a long-range project perspective be created that is adaptable to changing future conditions. K,erey-Kory Kramer, Eagle Four Partners, supported all forms of new investment that elevate Newport Center to its highest potential, recognized the Library Lecture Hall (Witte Hall) as a central part of Newport Beach's civic life and cultural fabric, and thanked Council for their leadership and continued investment in the City. Larry Tucker noted having received high bids for the Library Lecture Hall (Witte Hall), various possible funding sources, a civic auditorium proposal, the building benefits to the City with a portion of the expense funded by other means, and a long-term asset prospective. Volume 65 - Page 517 City of Newport Beach City Council Meeting March 28, 2023 VIII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Regarding Closed Session Item IV.B, City Attorney Harp reported that a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill and seconded by Council Member Kleiman to authorize the City to join the amicus brief in support of the Cosa Mesa litigation matters listed on the agenda. IX. INVOCATION — Reverend Dr. Ralph Williamson, Christ Our Redeemer AME Church, Irvine X. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Blom XI. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC XII. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES Council Member Kleiman: • Attended the T''�5—Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) General Assembly meeting at the Nixon Library as the District 15 representative, a tour of the new County offices, and meetings with commercial airline stakeholders and Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) at John Wayne Airport (JWA) Council Member Stapleton: • Congratulated Mayor Blom on the birth of his daughter, Sterling • Commended Council on the letter that was written to the California Air Resources Board regarding the Balboa Ferry r 'I • Announced that the Distinguished Citizen Program applications are due March 31, 2023 • Attended the Celebration of Life for David Grant Council Member Avery: A • Met with Seymour Beek to discuss the Balloerry and relayed the need for residents to write letters about the importance of this institution for the City and finding a solution so the ferry service can continue • Attended the first in -person Orange County Sanitation District Board Meeting in three years A011- Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill: • Spoke to the Newport Harbor High School PTA • Judged the Corona del Mar High School Car Show with Mayor Blom and School Board Member Lisa Pearson • Attended the OCCOGgieeting as a regional transportation panelist and the Newport -Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD) youth track meet with Council Member Weigand • Complimented the Police Appreciation Breakfast and Hoag Classic event • Announced the Mayor's Egg Race on April 1, 2023 Mayor Blom: • Read the proclamation for International Day of Nowruz XIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR — None XIV. CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES 1. Minutes for the March 14, 2023 City Council Meeting [100-20231 Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as amended, and order filed. 2. Reading of Ordinances Volume 65 - Page 519