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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Agenda Item No. 1
City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting
June 11, 2024
I. ROLL CALL - 4:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Will O'Neill, Mayor Pro Tem Joe Stapleton, Councilmember Brad Avery,
Councilmember Noah Blom, Councilmember Robyn Grant, Councilmember Lauren Kleiman,
Councilmember Erik Weigand
II. PRESENTATIONS
• Proclamation to Jim "Poorman" Trenton
Mayor O'Neill read the proclamation and acknowledged Pmarman's love for the community.
Councilmember Grant highlighted Poorman's live radio broadcast "Morning Rush," complimented
Poorman's ability to bring more people into t tc
vernm nt process, and commended the
informative outlet.
Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton extended his congratulations.
Councilmember Avery noted being impressed with the ra ow's audience and thanked Poorman
for the opportunity to participate.
Poorman received the proclamation, pp a 'evowith members of Council, and thanked the
attendees, listeners, and City Coulm
• Proclamation to American Legiol�t 291 on its 100th Year in the City
Mayor O'Neill read the proclamationand expressed his enthusiasm for celebrating the
100th anniversary, acknowledging the importance of celebrating as a community.
d Councilmember Weigand recappehis family's involvement and expressed gratitude for the work
the American Legion doesrfor veterans and to foster community spirit.
Councilmember Grant expressed gratitude for the organization, referred to the anniversary as a
milestone for the community, discussed American Legion activities, and thanked them for fostering
partnerships.
Evin Planto, Mike Schubert, Brian Fleming, Mike Mailman, and John Reynolds received the
proclamation and thanked Council and staff for the recognition, indicated that the Post strives to
be a patriotic center for Newport Beach and the celebration is intended to give back to the
community for their support.
• Presentation of the Carnegie Medal to Fairuz Jane Schlecht
Mayor O'Neill read the proclamation and presented it to Ms. Schlecht.
Fire Chief Boyles thanked Ms. Schlecht for her heroism.
Ms. Schlecht thanked Council for the recognition and relayed the beauty and love that has
blossomed following the event.
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IV.
• Presentation from the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control
Brian Brannon, Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Public Information Officer, announced
National Mosquito Awareness Week, and utilized a presentation to discuss their mission, integrated
vector management, mosquito life cycle and breeding sources, what can be done and has been done,
and free services.
Councilmember Weigand noted the Vector Control Board consists of 35 members and discussed the
meeting frequency, topics, operation, and budget.
Councilmember Avery encouraged conversation among neighbors to help control water collecting in
yards.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kathy Frazer expressed concern for safety at Balboa Boulevard crosswalks, suggested a new traffic
study be conducted, requested a light be installed at Island and Balboa Avenues, and asked for
consistent motorcycle police officer presence.
Jim Mosher referenced Closed Session Item IV.A. anniuggested reducing exposure to litigation by
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asking the Harbor Commission to take a step an reconsider all the tideland rents at once.
CLOSED SESSION — Council Chambers Conference Room
Councilmember Blom noted for the record tha a will be riturning a campaign contribution
today that he received in the last 12 monthsonflicts with Closed Session Item IV.0 so he
may participate in the matter. AW
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION — SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
(Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) (e)(3)): 1 matter
On Aprill 22, 2024, Elise M. Kern with the law firm of Palmieri, Hennessey & Leifer, LLP, confirmed
that Mr. Chris Benzen is inclined to pursue litigation against the City of Newport Beach if the City
Council increases the rent for moorings, as recommended by the Harbor Commission. A copy of the
e-mail from Ms. Kernlis on file with the City Clerk located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport
Beach, California 92660, and is available for public inspection pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.5.
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code § 54956.8): 1 matter
Property: 17902 Bushard Street, Fountain Valley, California 92708 — APN: 167-271-34.
City Negotiators: Seimone Jurjis, Assistant City Manager, Mark Vukojevic, Utilities Director, and
Lauren Wooding Whitlinger, Real Property Administrator.
Negotiating Parties: Phuong Thanh Nguyen, Benjamin Bao Le, and the Laguna Beach County
Water District, a special dependent district of the City of Laguna Beach.
Under Negotiation: Instruction to City Negotiators regarding price and terms of payment.
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code § 54956.8): 1 matter
Property: 406, 408, and 410 South Bay Front, Newport Beach, California 92662.
City Negotiators: Seimone Jurjis, Assistant City Manager, and Lauren Wooding Whitlinger,
Real Property Administrator.
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Negotiating Parties: Seymour Beek.
Under Negotiation: Instruction to City Negotiators regarding price and terms of payment.
D. Continued to the end of the meeting
V. RECESSED — 4:49 p.m.
VI. RECONVENED AT 6:09 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
VII. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Will O'Neill, Mayor Pro Tem Joe Stapleton, Councilmember Brad Avery,
Councilmember Noah Blom, Councilmember Robyn Grant, Councilmember Lauren Kleiman,
Councilmember Erik Weigand
VIII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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Assistant City Attorney Summerhill announced that no reportable actions were taken and the City
Council will return to Closed Session after the regular meeting to cuss Closed Session Item IV.D.
IX. INVOCATION — Dave Manne, Pastor Emeritus, Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa
X. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember Grant
Due to technical issues, Mayor O'Neill recessed the meeting at 6.12 p.m. and reconvened at
6:14 p.m.
XI. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
XII. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OR REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON
COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Councilmember Kleiman: _
• Attended the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) and elected official's roundtable
meetings, Newport-Mya Unified School District (NMUSD) Soccer Classic (formally known as the
Pilot Cup), Distinguished Citizen Program (DCP) award ceremony, Community Leadership Fair at
Sherman Library and Gardens, the Balboa Island Parade, and Fire Ops 101 training
Councilmember Avery:
• Attended the Balboa Island Parade
• Announced the Junior Lifeguard Building opening on June 12, 2024
Councilmember Weigand:
• Attended the Sister City trip to Okasaki, Japan, with Councilmember Grant
Councilmember Grant:
• Utilized a slide to review her trip to Okasaki, Japan, for the Sister City celebration
Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton:
• Utilized a slide to discuss the loth DCP graduating class, Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD)
swearing -in ceremony, and the Balboa Island Parade
Mayor O'Neill:
• Thanked the Balboa Island Improvement Association for putting on the Balboa Island Parade, and
Newport Beach first responders, staff and outside agencies for helping with a dignitary's visit over
the weekend
• Announced the grand opening of the Junior Lifeguard Building, a ceremony on June 14, 2024 at
1:00 p.m. for Flag Day and the 249th Birthday of the U.S. Army, the beginning of the Junior
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Lifeguard program on June 18, 2024, and lastly announced a Q &A with himself and Orange County
Sheriff Don Barnes regarding fentanyl education on June 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Regarding Item 17 (General Plan Update Steering Committee Bi-Monthly Update to the City Council),
Mayor O'Neill stated that he does not think that Council adopted the Arts Master Plan and asked that
the Arts Subcommittee not create new policies as part of the General Plan Update and instead go
through the Arts Commission to seek approval from Council.
Regarding Item 4 (Calling the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election), Jim Mosher noted the
word count requirement for the candidate's statement and suggested that the Council consider the pros
and cons of a 200- or 400-word count limit. He also indicated that it is Council's responsibility to decide
if the fee paid for candidate statements are subject to a refund or a charge if the cost goes over the City
Clerk's estimate. Relative to Item 18 (Confirmation of Annual Citizen Member Appointments to the
Finance Committee), he suggested a policy be created that rotates all Councilmembers through the
Finance Committee.
XIV. CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES
1. Minutes for the May 28, 2024, Special Joint Meeting ity Council and Finance
Committee and the May 28, 2024, City Council MeetinS
Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as amended, and 11rder filed.
, 2. Reading of Ordinances
Waive reading in full of all ordinances under consideration and direct the City Clerk to read b title
g Y Y
only.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION ,
3. Ordinance No. 2024-14: Terminating a Non -Exclusive Franchise Agreement for
Commercial Solid Waste
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sectidps 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) Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2024-14, An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Newport Beach, California, Terminating a Non -Exclusive Franchise Agreement for
Commercial Solid Waste in its entirety.
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
4. Pulled from the Consent Calendar
5. Resolution No. 2024-36: Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Appropriations Limit
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. 2024-36, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Determining and Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in
Accordance with Article XIIIB of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 7910,
in the amount of $256,289,570.
6. Resolution No. 2024-37: Specifying Uses for FY2024-25 RMRA Funding from the
Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
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. 2024-37, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Funded by SB 1, the Road Repair
and Accountability Act of 2017.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
7. Arroyo Park Synthetic Turf Field Installation — Notice of Completion for Contract
No. 8891-2 (23P11)
a) Accept the completed work and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the
project;
b) Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials Bond 65 days after the Notice of
Completion has been recorded in accordance with applicable portions of Civil Code; and
c) Release Faithful Performance Bond one year after acceptance by the City Council.
8. Professional Services Agreement with Dudek, Inc. for Consulting Services for the
Corona del Mar Commercial Corridor Study (PA2024-0002) (C-9638-1)
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of t,W CEQA Guidelines because this action
will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Cle�to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Dudek, Inc. for consulting services for the orona del Mar Implementation Overlay Study
in an amount not -to -exceed $218,048 in a form stantially ar to the agreement attached
to the staff report.
9. Amendment No. Four to Post Retirement Temporary Employment Agreement with
Rosalinh Ung (C-8647-1)
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) Authorize t the Mayor and Assistant City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Post
Retirement Temporary Employment Agreement with Rosalinh Ung for Principal Planner
Services.
10. Professional Services Agreement wiih Lyons Security Service, Inc. for Security Guard
Services (C-9639-1)
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 Professional Services Agreement with Lyons Security Service, Inc. for Security Guard
Services in an amount not -to -exceed $300,000 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the agreement.
11. Services Agreement for Beach Fire Rings Security (C-8458-4)
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 a five-year Professional Services Agreement for beach fire rings security with Lyons
Security Service, Inc. of Anaheim Hills in an amount not -to -exceed $600,000 and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
12. Purchase of Virtual Use -of -Force Training System (C-9640-1)
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 the purchase of Ti Training RECON 3 LED and V23 virtual use -of -force simulators
from ADS, Inc. of Virginia Beach, Virginia using Sourcewell cooperative pricing, and authorize
the City Manager to execute a purchase order in the amount of $181,293.75.
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13. Pulled from the Consent Calendar
14. Pulled from the Consent Calendar
MISCELLANEOUS
15. Planning Commission Action Report for the June 5, 2024 Special Meeting
Receive and file.
16. Annual Measure M2 Eligibility Submittal
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) Adopt the Measure M2 Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program; and
c) Direct staff to submit all necessary materials to OCTA to satisfy the FY 2024-25 Measure M2
annual eligibility requirements.
Councilmember Blom recused himself from Item 16 due to real property interest conflicts.
17. General Plan Update Steering Committee (GPUSC) Bi-Monthly Update to the City
Council
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Envi ntal Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQAfidelines because this action
will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Receive and file the report. AM
18. Confirmation of Annual Citizen Member Appointments to the Finance Committee
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) Confirm Councilmember Brad Avery's reappointment of Nancy Scarbrough, Councilmember
Robyn Grant's reappointment of Keith Curry, Councilmember Lauren Kleiman's reappointment
of Allen Cashion, and Councilmember Erik Weigand's reappointment of Bill Collopy to serve on
the Finance Committee until June 30, 2025.
19. Confirmation of Nominees for Scheduled Board and Commission Vacancies
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 4-5060(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) Confirm the nominations made by the City Council Ad Hoc Appointments Committee:
Board of Library Trustees [1 vacancy]
Meghan Murray
Jenny Williams
Building and Fire Board of Appeals [2 vacancies]
Kenneth Kasdan
City Arts Commission [2 vacancies]
Shireen Amin
David Anastos
Heather Ignatin
Vanessa Moore
Civil Service Board (Police and Fire nominees) [2 vacancies]
Howard Herzog (incumbent)
Brian Moore (incumbent)
Matthew Parisi
Zoe Tapie
Amy Waunch
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Harbor Commission [1 vacancy]
Kevin Kramer
Jon (Jock) Marlo III
Gary Williams (incumbent)
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission [1 vacancy]
Robin McGillivray
Drew Teicheira
Amy Waunch
Planning Commission [2 vacancies]
Thomas Downes
Curtis Ellmore (incumbent)
Jonathan Langford (incumbent)
Ekta Naik
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton, seconded by Councilmember Kleiman, to approve the
Consent Calendar, except the items removed (Items 4, 13 and 14); and noting recusal by Councilmember
Blom to Item 16, and the amendments to Item 1.
The motion carried unanimously.
XV. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Resolution Nos. 2024-33 to 2024-35: Calling the November 5, 2024, General Municipal
Election
Councilmember Weigand opened a discuss regarding utilizing a 200- or 400-word count for
candidate statements.
Councilmember Grant and Mayor O'Neill supported the current word count limit of 200-words.
Nancy Scarbrough supported keeping the word count to 200 words.
Motion by Councilmember Weigand, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton, to
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; b) adopt Resolution No. 2024-33, A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Calling for the Holding of a
General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the Election of Members of
the City Council as Requi `ed by the Provisions of the City Charter; c) adopt Resolution No. 2024-34,
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Requesting the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Orange to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on
Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with the Statewide General Election to be Held on the Same Date
Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10403 for the Purpose of Electing Members of the City
Council; and d) adopt Resolution No. 2024-35, AResolution of the City Council of the City of Newport
Beach, California, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates
Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
The motion carried unanimously.
13. Vehicle Donation for Newport Beach Police Department Mounted Enforcement Unit
Councilmember Weigand highlighted the high monetary donation from a resident to support the
police department.
Motion by Councilmember Weigand, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton, 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) accept the donation of a 2024
GMC 3500 pickup truck, valued at $75,980, for use by the Newport Beach Police Department's
Mounted Enforcement Unit.
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The motion carried unanimously.
14. Community Programs and Special Event Grants Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2024-
25 (C-8281, C-8082)
Councilmember Weigand requested that the Newport Beach Film Festival return to a $140,000
budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton disclosed that he is a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
Councilmember Grant disclosed that she is a member of Speak Up Newport.
Gregg Schwenk, Executive Director and Co -Founder of the Newport Beach Film Festival, noted the
25th anniversary of the festival, requested Council support, and discussed future plans.
Councilmember Blom described his involvement in the budget process and how the Newport Beach
Film Festival's grant amount was determined.
Councilmember Grant supported raising the grant funds because she thinks it provides a significant
economic return to the City and asked for data t port the positive economic impact of the
Newport Beach Film Festival.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton's question, City Manager Leung confirmed that funding
the Newport Beach Film Festival at $140,000 would come from the General Fund if Council does
not reallocate from other grants. Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton expressed his support for a $140,000
budget. 4
Mayor O'Neill requested that the Newport -Mesa Spirit Run be rkassessed in the budget next year.
Motion by Councilmember Weigand, seconded by Councilmember Grant, 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) pursuant to City Council Policy A-12, find that
the organizations listed below provide community services or programs that serve residents and are
beneficial to residents' quality of life and authorize the allocation of $55,811 of the Community
Programs Grants in the following manner:
Community Programs Grants Applicant Recommendation
Balboa Island Museum and Historical Society $ 10,000
Boys & Girls Club of Central Orange Coast $ 4,500
Newport Bay Conservancy $ 6,000
Newport Sea Base — Boy Scouts of America $ 4,000
Orange Coast College Foundation Marine Program $ 4,000
Pacific Marine Mammal Center $ 5,000
Share Ourselves $ 5,000
Southern California Blood Bank $ 5,193
Speak Up Newport $ 7,858
Wake Up Newport $ 4,260
Total $ 55,811;
c) waiver of City Council Policy A-12 regarding $75,000 to be expended each fiscal year for the
Community Programs Grants, in favor of a reduction to $60,000, matching the proposed FY 2024-
25 budget; and d) pursuant to City Council Policy A-12, find that the special events listed below are
community, social or athletic events that are beneficial to residents' quality of life, and authorize
the allocation of $320,000, as amended, of the Special Event Grants in the following manner:
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Community & Charitable Events
Recommendation
4th of July Parade and Picnic
$
527
Andersen Deans Port of July
$
527
Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk
$
5,500
Annual Corona del Mar Scenic 5k
$
12,750
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
$
527
Annual Newport Classic Surf Contest
$
1,098
Balboa Island Parade
$
9,800
Balboa Island Summer Concert Series
$
1,098
Balboa Island Tree Lighting and Snow Day
$
527
Car Show
$
6,369
CdM Home Tour
$
500
Christmas for a Cause
$
527
Corona del Mar Sandcastle Contest
$
527
Field of Honor
$
1,500
July 4th-7th Community Celebration for 100 Years
$
1,098
Walk for Patrick Turner
$
527
Wooden Boat Festival
$
1,098
World Wildlife Dav Celebration .
$
500
Total �
Signature Events
$ 45,000
Recommendation
Hoag Classic
$
25,000
Newport Beach 4-Man Volleyball Invitation
$
10,000
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade & Ring of Lights
$
50,000
Newport Beach Film Festival
$
140,000
Newport -Mesa Spirit Run
$
30,000
Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race
$
10,000
Susan G. Komen More than Pink Walk Orange County
$
10,000
Total
$
275,000; and
e) authorize the Recreation & Senior Services Director to sign one-year grant agreements with
Signature Event orgax
With Councilmember Blom voting "no," the motion carried 6-1.
XVI. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Adam Leverenz indicated that he has not received a response to his email inquiry to the City Council if
yacht clubs and the Lido Island Community Association are exempt from the mooring permit fee
increases. He also noted that his public record request for the Harbor Commission's recommendation to
Council has produced nothing as of yet and asked the Mayor to have the City Attorney's Office answer
his question.
April Strong expressed concern for pedestrian safety on Balboa Boulevard and proposed ideas for
improvements.
An unidentified speaker stated that she has not received answers from the Harbor Commission to her
questions regarding mooring permit fees, questioned why Commissioners with waterfront homes and
docks have not recused themselves from mooring rate increase discussions, and expressed concern for
the mooring reconfiguration plan.
Dr. Fillmore Smiley stated that his daughter was recently killed on Balboa Boulevard, noted reports of
pedestrians being hit by vehicles on Balboa Peninsula, and implored Council to improve the safety
standards in the neighborhoods.
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XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
20. Resolution No. 2024-38: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Adoption, Budget Public Hearing,
Recommendations from the Finance Committee, and Proposed Budget Revision Items;
and Resolution No. 2024-39: City Council Policy F-2
Finance Director Al -Imam utilized a presentation to discuss the opportunities for public review of
the budget, the key budget messages, General Fund sources and uses, other matters, and
recommendations. He also reported on the City's AAA credit rating from Fitch Ratings.
Mayor O'Neill opened the public hearing.
Jim Mosher reiterated his earlier recommendation to have all Councilmembers circulate through
the Finance Committee to observe the entire budget process and financial policy setting, noted an
increased billing frequency for utilities and associated fees, relayed challenges following the budget,
and suggested adopting a strategic plan to pair with the performance measurements.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor O'Neill closed Abe public hearing.
Councilmember Grant thanked staff for the performance measures that are incorporated in the
budget. *% ik
Mayor O'Neill noted that this is his loth and final year on the Finance Committee, and 6th and final
year as Chair, thanked the citizen members, relayed a well-balanced budget on present and future
needs, thanked staff, expressed pride in maintaining t4e priorities and core functions of the City,
and looked forward to Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton taking over as Chair.
Motion by Mayor O'Neill, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sta�leton, to a) determine this action
is exempt from the California Environmental Qualy Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2)
and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because tits action will not result in a physical change to
the environment, directly or indirectly; b) approve the proposed budget revisions; c) adopt Resolution
No. 2024-38, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Adopting the
Budget for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year; d) approve the City Manager's recommended list of City position
classifications and their salary ranges as required by the California Public Employees' Retirement
System and in accordance with 2 CCR § 570.5 (a)(1); e) approve Budget Amendment No. 25-001,
appropriating structural surplus revenue to one-time expenditure appropriations allocating
additional funds to be paid to the California Public Employee's Retirement System in Fiscal Year
2024-25 towards paying dpwn the unfunded pension liability; and f) adopt Resolution No. 2024-39,
A Resolution of the City C6uncil of the City of Newport Beach, California, Amending City Council
Policy F-2 (Reserve Policy).
The motion carried unanimously.
21. Resolution No. 2024-40: Authorizing Application for Grant Funding from the Orange
County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (EMSD)
Program
Mayor O'Neill opened the public hearing. Hearing no testimony, he closed the public
hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Grant, 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) adopt Resolution No. 2024-40, A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Authorizing Application for Grant
Funding from the Orange County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Program.
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The motion carried unanimously.
XVIII. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None
IV. CLOSED SESSION (continued) - 7:08 p.m.
D. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code § 54957.6): 2 matters
1. Agency Designated Representatives: Grace K. Leung, City Manager, and Barbara Salvini,
Human Resources Director.
Employee Organizations: Association of Newport Beach Ocean Lifeguards; Newport Beach
City Employees Association; Newport Beach Employees League; Newport Beach Firefighters
Association; Newport Beach Fire Management Association; Newport Beach Lifeguard
Management Association; Newport Beach Police Association; Newport Beach Police
Management Association; Newport Beach Professional and Technical Employees Association;
and Part Time Employees Association of Newport Be*
2. Agency Designated Representatives: Will 'Neill, Mlor, and Joe Stapleton, Mayor Pro
1 Tem.
Unrepresented Employees: All unrepresented employees (including all employees in the
Key and Management Group), except for the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk.
Mayor O'Neill reconvened the meeting at 71 p. with all members of the City Council in
attendance.
VIII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Summerhill announced that no reportable actions were taken.
XIX. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 7:59 p.m. in memory of Ski Harrison
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
June 6, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
Will O'Neill
Mayor
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