HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - Minutes - AmendedCity of Newport Beach
June 25, 2024
July 9, 2024
Agenda Item No. 1
X. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Jim Mosher suggested holding a study session to consider wording options for implementing the housing
obligations on the November ballot, reviewing the current total tidelands rate structure in the harbor
as it relates to the mooring fees, and assessing the future role of the General Plan Advisory Committee
(GPAC).
Luca Shakoori, policy intern from Supervisor Katrina Foley's office, provided an update that highlighted
the provisions in the FY 2024-25 approved budget, noise concerns and overall improvements at John
Wayne Airport, a community marine 4air-flare disposing event, climate action plan engagement efforts,
and the OC Parks summer concerts and sunset cinema film series.
XI. PUBLIC HEARING
13. Resolution Nos. 2024-42 and 2024-43: Collection of Certain Sewer and Recycling Fees and
Charges Through the Property Tax Roll
Mayor O'Neill and Councilmember Grant recused themselves due to real property interest
conflicts.
Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton opened the public hearing. Hearing no testimony, he closed the
public hearing. *,_
Motion by Councilmember Blom, seconded by Councilmember Avery, 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; b) adopt Resolution No. 2024-42, A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Confirming the Sewer Service Fee Report
for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Authorizing Collection of the Fee Through the Orange County Tax Roll;
and c) adopt Resolution No. 2024-43, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Confirming the Recycling Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Authorizing Collection
of the Fee Through the Orange County Tax Roll.
With Mayor O'Neill and uncilmember Grant recusing themselves, the motion carried
5-0-2.
XII. CURRENT BUSINE�
14. Annual AvvointmAW for Scheduled Board and Commission Vacancies
Adam Leverenz encotPraged the City Council to consider the two new candidates for the Harbor
Commission seats.
City Clerk Brown reported that applicants must receive at least four votes to be appointed.
City Clerk Brown read the ballot votes for the Board of Library Trustees as follows:
Meghan Murray - Blom, Grant, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton
Jenny Williams - Avery, Weigand
City Clerk Brown announced that Meghan Murray was appointed to the Board of Library Trustees
for a four-year term.
City Clerk Brown read the ballot votes for the Building and Fire Board of Appeals as follows:
Kenneth Kasdan - Avery, Blom, Grant, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton, Weigand
City Clerk Brown announced that Kenneth Kasdan was appointed to the Building and Fire Board
of Appeals for a four-year term.
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