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City Council Meeting
June 27, 2023
Tom Houston — Avery, Grant, Weigand
Craig Hudson — Avery, Grant, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton
Spencer Pirdy — Blom, O'Neill
George Robertson — Avery, Blom, Grant, Kleiman, Stapleton, Weigand
John Wadsworth — Blom, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton, Weigand
July 11, 2023
Agenda Item No. 1
City Clerk Brown announced that George Robertson was reappointed for a four-year term, and Craig
Hudson and John Wadsworth were appointed for four-year terms.
20. Annual Appointments for Scheduled Board and Commission Vacancies and
One Unscheduled Vacancy on the City Arts Commission [241100-20231
Mayor Blom recused himself from voting on the City Arts Commission appointments to
avoid any questions of bias since his father is one of the nominees.
Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill opposed waiving Policy A-2 and noted his lack of support for incumbents
experiencing legal issues irrespective of the nominee.
City Clerk Brown reported that applicants must receive at least four votes to be appointed.
City Clerk Brown read the ballot votes for the Ci is Commission first, as follows, since there
was a recusal:
John Blom —Avery, Grant, Weigand
Walt Howald — Avery, Grant, Weigand
Melissa Kandel — Kleiman, O'Neill, Sta
Vanessa Moore — Kleiman, O'Neill, Sta
City Clerk Brown noted that a second a eeded between John Blom, Walt Howald, Melissa
Kandel, and Vanessa Moore.
City Clerk Brown read the and ballot votes for the City Arts Commission as follows:
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John Blom — Avery, Grant, O' eill, Weigand
Walt Howald — Avery, Grant, Weigand
Melissa Kandel — Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton
Vanessa Moore — Kleiman, O'Neill,
City Clerk Brown announced that John Blom was appointed to the City Arts Commission, but a
third vote was needed between Walt Howald, Melissa Kandel, and Vanessa Moore.
Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill requested and received confirmation from City Attorney Harp that Mayor
Blom could vote for the second seat on the City Arts Commission since his father was no longer a
nominee.
City Clerk Brown read the third ballot votes for the City Arts Commission as follows:
Walt Howald — Avery, Grant, Weigand
Melissa Kandel — Blom, Kleiman, O'Neill
Vanessa Moore — Stapleton
City Clerk Brown announced that a fourth vote was needed between Walt Howald and Melissa
Kandel.
City Clerk Brown read the fourth ballot votes for the City Arts Commission as follows:
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City of Newport Beach
City Council Meeting
June 27, 2023
Assistant City Manager Finnigan utilized a presentation to review Amendment No. One to the
memorandum of understanding between the cities of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach for the Costa
Mesa Bridge Shelter and provided the background.
Council Member Kleiman expressed her appreciation to staff and Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill for
establishing the partnership with Costa Mesa, and expressed support for the amendment as well as
desire for additional beds in the future.
Council Member Avery referenced letters received regarding homelessness, indicated that the
solution is policy and money, expressed appreciation for the partnership with Costa Mesa and
support for the amendment, and agreed that homelessness is an ongoing problem.
Council Member Grant relayed that the City is fortunate to have the partnership with Costa Mesa,
stated that the shelter bed capacity increase is an essential component to moving the needle on
homelessness, noted the City's responsibility to be a good shepherd to tax dollars, supported the
amendment, more opportunities for input and control of the resources, shelter operations that
connect to permanent supportive housing, and thanked staff for all their efforts.
Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill expressed appreciation to the Costs ouncil for working together
with Newport Beach on an ongoing basis. jA
Mayor Blom noted the process takes time, commended staff, and expressed pride in the partnership
with Costa Mesa. Nk . EV
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, seconded by Council Member Grant, 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 and City Clerk to
execute Amendment No. One to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Costa Mesa
and the City of Newport Beach for the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter.
The motion carried unanimously.
23. Ordinance No. h23-11: Prohibiting Interference with Public Access, Unpermitted
Structures on Public Property and Certain Conduct on Public Property; and Resolution
No. 2023-41: Setting Forth the City Council's Approach to People Experiencing
Homelessness [100-J9231
Mayor Blom thanked Council for their years of work on this matter, acknowledged a culmination of
efforts, a shared frustration and goal to reach the best and most proactive way to help the homeless
while ensuring quality of life for all, and emphasized Council's support.
Council Member Kleiman thanked Council, staff, City Attorney Harp, and the community for their
support, stated the intended goal of getting individuals off the street, the continued partnership for
Drovidine—shelter beds. outreach and mental health services. emphasized the importance of
supporting the police department and giving them the tools they need, and noted the need —md
partnerships vi.xifln —Be 1A.Te-11, City Net, -And Costa -A,,-Tesa, noted the layers requi-red- to -fix- th-is systemic
for much more work sti11
needs -to be done.
At the request of Council Member Kleiman, City Attorney Harp outlined the process and timing for
ordinance adoption.
John Palmer thanked Council for finding better solutions and helping the homeless.
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