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City Council Meeting Minutes
Study Session and Regular Meeting
October 24, 2023
I. ROLL CALL — 4:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Noah Blom, Mayor Pro Tem Will O'Neill, Councilmember Robyn Grant,
Councilmember Lauren Kleiman, Councilmember Joe Stapleton, Councilmember
Erik Weigand
Excused: Councilmember Brad Avery
II. CURRENT BUSINESS
SSl. Clarification of Items on the Consent Calendar — None
Representative Janet Nguyen, 36th Senate District, outlined her efforts in Sacramento during
the legislative session which ended on September 14, 2023, noted her representation on eight
committees and highlighted her work on bills related to homelessness, smash-and-grab crimes,
defibrillators at youth sports, crimes related to possession and intent to sell of fentanyl, Narcan,
and sex trafficking of minors. She reaffirmed her commitment to the City, noted collaboration
efforts to address erosion -related flooding, commended the City for honoring Huntington Beach
Police Officer Nick Vela, announced she will be hosting town halls with Assemblywoman Diane
Dixon, and invited everyone to the upcoming November 29, 2023 Newport Beach Fentanyl Town
Hall.
Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill thanked Senator Nguyen and her staff, noted good experiences with her
office, and referenced Items 4 (Opposing Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1) and 5
(Opposing Assembly Constitutional Amendment 13). Senator Nguyen relayed that the bills
would affect Proposition 13 and increase property taxes across the State.
SS2. Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) and City Council Policy Update
City Attorney Harp utilized a presentation to discuss the Council Ad Hoc Municipal Code and
Council Policy Review Committee's focus of having standardized and updated provisions,
liability protection, and elimination of unnecessary language. He noted that boards, committees
and commissions provided recommendations and discussed City Council Policy L-21.
Assistant City Manager Finnigan utilized a presentation to review amendments by the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission relative to City Council Policies B-3, B-6, B-8, B-17, G-1,
G-6 and L-6.
Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill shared his excitement for the update, noted 20,000 words were deleted
from the NBMC, acknowledged that many policies needed to be updated and streamlined, and
thanked Mayor Blom, Councilmember Kleiman, and staff for working on the update.
Councilmember Grant recognized the effort by staff and the committee on the update.
Councilmember Kleiman expressed gratitude to staff and her colleagues for undertaking this
update.
Jim Mosher referenced his written comments and the staff memo, opposed using repeat
numbers, reported unseen sunset provision recommendations, questioned how readers will
discern and find substantive changes and amendments, recommended replacing "shall be" with
"is" or "was" to decrease the word count, and suggested language for Section 1.08.050 that
designates work to only City employees.
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Denys Oberman thanked staff for their work, stated there is lack of clarity for organizational
roles and responsibilities, and suggested more time to review the update.
Laura Curran thanked staff for their work, asked where the public can view the document, and
encouraged Council to think about code sections relating to group homes and general quality of
life so onus is not placed on residents to be the enforcement arm and a more equal balance can
be created.
Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill stated that the document is available on the City's website and reviewed
the timeline for the ordinance to be adopted and go into effect.
In response to Councilmember Grant's clarification and request, City Attorney Harp relayed
that a hard copy document will be available in the City Clerk's Office.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Russ Niewiarowski stated he sent a letter to the City Manager and copied the City Council related to
recovery and assisted living facilities. He suggested that forming an Orange County coalition would be
a solution to challenge the State mandates and work with the State and health agencies to place these
facilities in business areas.
Ida Wolff provided handouts, suggested that the Ben Carlson statue be removed and a bird bath be
installed in its place, and reviewed the benefits of birds and the lack of water sources for them.
Travis Haining thanked Council and staff for pushing back on group home concentrations, expressed
concern for public safety, and offered to help.
John Lamb, Harborview Community Association Port Streets board member, expressed concern for
safety in their neighborhood and asked for Council's support.
Councilmember Weigand recused himself from Closed Session, Item IV.A. due to having
investments in companies that are being represented.
City Attorney Harp announced that the City Council would adjourn to Closed Sessionto
discuss the items listed on the Closed Session agenda and read the titles.
IV. CLOSED SESSION — After Study Session — Council Chambers Conference Room
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code § 54956. 9 (d)(1)): 2 matters
Orange County Water District et al. u. 3M Company, et al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2020-01172419-CU-PL-CXC
In re: Aqueous Film - Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation
United States District Court, South Carolina, Charleston Division, MDL No. 287 (Master Docket
No. 2:18-mn-2873-RMG)
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code § 54956.8): 1 matter
Property: Palm Street Parking Lot — 600 & 608 East Balboa Blvd. and 209 Washington Street
City Negotiators: Seimone Jurjis, Assistant City Manager and Lauren Wooding Whitlinger,
Real Property Administrator.
Negotiating Parties: Henry Pyle, Chartwell Real Estate Development
Under Negotiation: Instruction to City Negotiators regarding price and terms of payment.
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V. RECESSED — 4:52 p.m.
VI. RECONVENED AT 5:31 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
VII. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Noah Blom, Mayor Pro Tem Will O'Neill, Councilmember Robyn Grant,
Councilmember Lauren Kleiman, Councilmember Joe Stapleton, Councilmember
Erik Weigand
Excused: Councilmember Brad Avery
VIII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Harp announced that no reportable actions were taken.
IX. INVOCATION - Reverend Matthew Hambrick, First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa
X. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Blom
XI. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
XII. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON
COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Councilmember Kleiman:
• Attended the Orange County Commission to End Homelessness meeting, Rose Bakery Cafe's
251h Anniversary Celebration, the Pendry Hotel Grand Opening, and the quarterly Aviation
Committee meeting
Councilmember Stapleton:
• Attended the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce 2023 Economic Forecast, the Newport Beach
Film Festival, Jean Watt's Celebration of Life, the Pendry Hotel Grand Opening, and the Newport
Beach Volleyball Invitational and congratulated those involved
• Announced the Citizen of the Year Award dinner on October 27, 2023, to honor Laird Hayes and
Businessperson of the Year Bob Olson, and a car show at Newport Elementary School on
October 28, 2023
Councilmember Grant:
• Recognized community support for many recent events in Newport Beach
• Thanked the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce for bringing the best and brightest from
University of California, Irvine and Chapman University to present the 2023 Newport Beach
Economic Forecast, and the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce for the meet and greet event at
Sherman Library and Gardens
• Recognized the Boys & Girls Club of Central Coast for their College Bound Program
• Attended the Second Harvest Food Bank event and presented the Food Bank's Key to the City
Manager, and Jean Watt's Celebration of Life
XIII. MATTERS WHICH COUNCILMEMBERS HAVE ASKED TO BE PLACED ON A FUTURE
AGENDA (NON -DISCUSSION ITEM)
• In light of repeated waivers from the City Council, consider deleting the paragraph in
City Council Policy F-7 (Income and Other Property) designated as subpart F.7.
addressing by-laws of an organization [O'Neill]
The City Council concurred 6-0 to bring the matter back at a future meeting.
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XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Regarding Item 13 (Year -End Budget Results and Surplus Allocation), Councilmember Stapleton noted
a $12 million surplus to pay down long-term obligations and continue neighborhood infrastructure and
capital improvements.
Jim Mosher noted that Item 11 (School Resource Officer Program Agreement) is missing page two of the
agreement.
Connor Medina, Regional Public Affairs Manager for the Orange County Division of the League of
California Cities (Cal Cities), congratulated Councilmember Grant for being elected to represent the
Fifth District on the Cal Cities Orange County Division board of directors, noted Cal Cities support for
Item 4 (Resolution No. 2023-60: Opposing Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1) and Item 5
(Resolution No. 2023-61: Opposing Assembly Constitutional Amendment 13), along with a majority of
the cities in the State, and stated that ACA 13 applies to all cities and is not intended to reverse or
invalidate Proposition 13.
XV. CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES
1. Minutes for the October 10, 2023 City Council Meeting
Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as amended, and order filed.
2. Reading of Ordinances
Waive reading in full of all ordinances under consideration and direct the City Clerk to read by title
only.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
3. Ordinance No. 2023-15: Amendment to the Newport Village Planned Community
Development Plan to Update Definitions and Allowed Uses Within Area 5 (PA2023-0112)
a) Find the adoption of this ordinance is not a project subject to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 21065 of the California Public Resources Code
and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the California Code of Regulations Title 14,
Division 6, Chapter 3 (CEQA Guidelines). The proposed action is also exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects, which have
the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and
b) Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2023-15, An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Newport Beach, California, Approving an Amendment to the Newport Village Planned
Community (PC-27) Development Plan to Update the Definitions and Allowed Uses Within
Area 5 (Retail) (PA2023-0112).
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
4. Resolution No. 2023-60: Opposing Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1
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) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-60, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Opposing Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1.
5. Resolution No. 2023-61: Opposing Assembly Constitutional Amendment 13 (Voting
Thresholds)
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
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b) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-61, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Opposing Assembly Constitutional Amendment 13 (Voting Thresholds).
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
6. FY 2023-24 Traffic Signal Rehabilitation Project — Award of Contract No. 9416-1 (24T01)
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;
b) Approve the project plans and specifications;
c) Award Contract No. 9416-1 to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the bid price of $1,206,888 for the
FY 2023-24 Traffic Signal Rehabilitation Project, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract; and
d) Establish a contingency of $120,000 (approximately 10 percent of total bid) to cover the cost of
unforeseen work not included in the original contract.
Mayor Blom recused himself from Item 6 due to real property interest conflicts.
Newport Coast Pickleball Courts (Project No. 22P13) — Award of Contract No. 9018-2
a) Receive that the Notice of Exemption was filed and posted with the County of Orange on
June 15, 2022, after the May 24, 2022 City Council meeting approving the lease agreement with
NRCA and the Council finding the project categorically exempt pursuant to Sections 15301 and
15303 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures);
b) Approve the project plans and specifications;
c) Approve Budget Amendment No. 24-030 appropriating $231,236 in new revenue and
expenditures from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation to Account
No. 13501-980000-22P13 and appropriating $58,364 in increased expenditures in Account
No. 14101-980000-22P13 from the Building Excise Tax unappropriated fund balance;
d) Award Contract No. 9018-2 to Green Giant Landscape, Inc. for the bid price of $1,089,220 for
the Newport Coast Pickleball Courts, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
contract; and
e) Establish a contingency of $110,000 (approximately 10 percent of total bid) to cover the cost of
unforeseen work not included in the original contract.
8. Balboa Island Water Main Replacement — Phase 3 (Project No. 23W11) and Shorecliff
Community Water System Improvements (Project No. 24W14) — Award of Contract
No. 7173-3
a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Class 2 Section 15302(c) (replacement of existing public facilities involving negligible or no
expansion of capacity) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because this project has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment;
b) Approve the project plans and specifications;
c) Approve Budget Amendment No. 23-029 appropriating $1,325,670 from the Water Enterprise
Fund unappropriated balance to the Water Capital Fund for the Balboa Island Water Main
Replacement — Phase 3 project (Account No. 70201931-980000-23W11);
d) Award Contract No. 7173-3 to T.E. Roberts, Inc. for the bid price of $3,470,899 for the Balboa
Island Water Main Replacement — Phase 3 and Shorecliff Community Water System
Improvements project, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract; and
e) Establish a contingency of $520,000 (approximately 15 percent of total bid) to cover the cost of
unforeseen work not included in the original contract.
Mayor Blom recused himself from Item 8 due to real property interest conflicts.
9. Approval of a Maintenance/Repair Services Agreement for Landscape Maintenance of
the Civic Center Complex and Park with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. (Contract
No. 9403-1)
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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) Approval of a Maintenance/Repair Services Agreement for Landscape Maintenance of Civic
Center Complex and Park with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. for $360,000 per year for
three years for a total amount not -to -exceed $1,080,000 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the agreement.
10. Amendment No. One to On -Call Professional Services Agreement for Vehicle Washing
and Detail Services (C-8877-1)
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) Approve Amendment No. One to the On -Call Professional Services Agreement with Bumper to
Bumper, Inc. of Perris for vehicle washing and detailing services, thereby amending the scope
of services and adding $155,000 in expenditure authority for a total amount not -to -exceed
$320,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amendment.
11. School Resource Officer Program Agreement (C-8510-7)
a) Determine that the 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 it will not
result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Approve the agreement between the City of Newport Beach and Newport -Mesa Unified School
District to participate in the School Resource Officer Program and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Newport Beach.
MISCELLANEOUS
12. Planning Commission Agenda for the October 19, 2023 Meeting
Receive and file.
13. Year -End Budget Results and Surplus Allocation
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;
b) Approve Budget Amendment No. 24-028, allocating the unrestricted operating surplus for Fiscal
Year 2022-23 pursuant to City Council Policy F-5 as outlined in the report; and
c) Receive and file the report of the budget amendments for the fourth quarter.
14. Annual Review of Visit Newport Beach Audited Financial Statements and Expenditure
Report
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) Receive and file.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, seconded by Councilmember Kleiman, to approve the
Consent Calendar; and noting the recusal by Mayor Blom to Items 6 and 8, and the amendments to
Item 1.
With Councilmember Avery absent, the motion carried 6-0.
XVI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR — None
XVII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS
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Russ Niewiarowski expressed concern regarding the dangerous use of electric bikes in the Newport Hills
neighborhood and noted damage they have caused. He asked the City to put a stop to their misuse and
suggested remedies.
Michael Poole, resident and general counsel representing the Newport Hills Community Association,
discussed electric bike issues, enforcement challenges, remedies, approaches by other cities, and asked
for Council assistance.
Gil Cottrell relayed property damage from electric bikes, the high speeds of electric bikes, and laws not
being followed.
XVIII. PUBLIC HEARING
15. Annual Review of Zoning Agreement for Sierra by the Sea (PA2010-150) (C-4145)
Assistant City Manager Jurjis introduced Assistant Planner Whelan and Senior Code Enforcement
Officer Navarette. He reported that Sierra by the Sea will be closing all facilities in the City by
December 10, 2023, and intend to dissolve the zoning agreement.
Councilmember Kleiman utilized photos to discuss her site visit, expressed disagreement with staffs
assessment and interest in hearing from the operator. She further expressed concern for the safety
and care of facility residents, stated she cannot make a good faith finding, reviewed calls for service,
and noted violations.
Mayor Blom opened the public hearing.
Sierra by the Sea Director of Quality and Compliance Julie Thorne confirmed that there is no
assignment to another operator, all Newport Beach facilities will be closed by December 10, 2023,
new client admissions have ceased, and the intention to dissolve the agreement would come from
the parent company, Acadia Healthcare.
In response to Councilmember Grant's question, Ms. Thorne relayed that 6110 West Oceanfront is
owned by Acadia Healthcare and the rest of the properties are leased, all properties are closing, and
she does not have information about future property uses.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Blom closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, seconded by Councilmember Grant, to a) find this review
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15321
(Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of
Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because this review enforces an entitlement for use
adopted by the City and has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; b) find that
Sierra by the Sea has demonstrated good faith compliance with the terms of the Zoning
Implementation and Public Benefit Agreement; and c) receive and file documents submitted by
Sierra by the Sea to demonstrate good faith compliance with the terms of the Zoning Implementation
and Public Benefit Agreement.
With Councilmember Kleiman voting "no" and Councilmember Avery absent, the motion
carried 5-1.
XIX. CURRENT BUSINESS
16. City Arts Commission Sculpture Exhibition Phase IX Funding (C-9455)
In response to Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill's questions, Library Services Director Hartson reviewed
allocated and unallocated funds, costs for the art exhibitions, and confirmed approximately $24,000
in true unallocated funds.
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Councilmember Grant discussed the existing potential budget shortfall, proper future budgeting,
and City Council Policy I-10. Library Services Director Hartson confirmed that the current budget
is not sufficient to program the sculpture exhibition at 10 sculptures. Councilmember Grant noted
a problem with changes to City Council Policy I-10. City Attorney Harp advised Council to focus on
the agendized item. Councilmember Grant thought the problem with the shortfall extends from City
Council Policy I-10 and agreed to wait for further discussion, noted the City Arts Commission's
responsibility to collect additional funds from the community, expressed her support for the
programming, and questioned how to make the process more secure.
Councilmember Weigand supported the sculptures. In response to his inquiry, Library Services
Director Harston clarified that the Concerts in the Park are part of the City Arts Commission
funding because it is a performing art. She stated that the Newport Beach Arts Foundation started
in the 1980s, has experienced recent changes in leadership, and is attempting to raise additional
funds for the growth of the sculpture exhibition. Councilmember Weigand noticed a pattern of
budget gaps, encouraged the City Arts Commission to think strategically to fill the funding gaps,
offered suggestions, and supported paying the additional money this year, but wants a solution and
does not want to revisit this again next year. City Attorney Harp relayed that the larger issue of the
City Council Policy is not before Council and was not noticed to the public, and a larger discussion
would need to be placed on the agenda.
In response to Councilmember Stapleton's question, City Attorney Harp clarified what can be
discussed at the meeting and that broader issues can be placed on a future agenda through the City
Council Policy A-1 process. Councilmember Stapleton stated he supports the $24,000 request, likes
seeing the art sculptures, would like to engage in a conversation with the Arts Foundation, and
thought everyone should work together for a better result.
Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill noted the budget process and framework and discussed the one-time
neighborhood advancement funds, lack of private support, and need to do better.
Councilmember Grant believed that the disconnect is related to the budget process application and
City Council Policy I-10, supported a set budget, and expressed the opinion that the directive in City
Council Policy I-10 is not being followed.
Mayor Blom relayed the three suggestions to address the shortfall, appreciated the conversation at
the dais, stated the budget process was not flawed, encouraged the use of private sector money, and
noted the role of the committees to look at what is given versus what is wanted, and be able to
execute within it. He supported staying within the budget and expressed appreciation for art.
In response to Councilmember Weigand's question, Library Services Director Hartson relayed the
option of extending contracts with existing artists in order to maintain the number of sculptures on
display. Councilmember Weigand expressed concern for a fractured program by changing the
number of sculptures.
City Arts Commission Chair Flanagan stated that there has been no budget increase in five years,
noted reductions in the budget even with inflation, pointed out that City Council Policy A-2 prevents
a City commission from raising funds, and reported that $10,000 is received from the Newport Beach
Art Foundation yearly: She requested that the gap be filled for this year and a budget increase be
approved for the next cycle, stated that two sculpture garden pads will be empty if the funds are not
approved, and $24,000 is slated for a project to wrap the utility boxes.
Jim Mosher supported the request from the City Arts Commission to fund the sculpture garden and
suggested flexibility by lowering the honorarium amount.
City Arts Commissioner Blom discussed the amount of thought and energy involved to develop the
sculpture garden, supported more sculptures and increasing the honorarium amount, and requested
that Council support the request.
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Councilmember Grant stated that she is not in favor of having empty sculpture pads or extending
budget resources. In response to her question, Chair Flanagan confirmed that the shortfall could be
rectified by not moving forward with the utility box project.
In response to Councilmember Weigand's questions, Library Services Director Hartson noted that
there is money that could be reallocated at the expense of doing another project. Councilmember
Weigand supported eliminating the utility box project to fund all 10 sculptures and confirmed that
a fund reallocation will not affect any other projects beyond the utility box project.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern O'Neill seconded by Councilmember Weigand, 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) regarding the City Arts Commission's
request for $24,000 in additional funding in Fiscal Year 2023-24, direct staff to reallocate funding
within the total budget for arts to allow for 10 sculptures to be installed.
With Councilmember Avery absent, the motion carried 6-0.
XX. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None
XXI. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 6:37 p.m. in memory of Richard "Scoop" Koehler
The agenda was posted on the City's website and on the City Hall electronic bulletin board
located in the entrance of the City Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive on
October 19, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. -1-7
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