HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/25/2024 - Regular MeetingCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting
June 25, 2024
I. ROLL CALL - 4:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Will O'Neill, Mayor Pro Tem Joe Stapleton, Councilmember Brad Avery,
Councilmember Noah Blom (arrived at 4:04 p.m.), Councilmember Robyn Grant,
Councilmember Lauren Kleiman, Councilmember Erik Weigand
II. INVOCATION - Father Steve Sallot, Our Lady Queen of Angels
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Avery
IV. PRESENTATION
• Proclamation to the Newport Beach Police Department Volunteers in Policing (VIP)
Program
Mayor O'Neill thanked Police Chief Cartwright and Police Lt. Miller, and noted there have been no
break-ins at participating Vacation Check homes conducted by the VIPs.
Police Chief Cartwright and Police Lt. Miller explained the program, thanked Council, and
acknowledged the value and importance the volunteers bring to the program.
Mayor O'Neill read the proclamation and presented it to the VIPs.
V. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
VI. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON
COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Councilmember Weigand:
• Shared his recent Balboa Peninsula trolley experience and that it is in operation on Saturdays,
Sundays, and July 4th
• Announced the July 4th Dover Shores Community Parade
Councilmember Grant:
• Attended the Sober Living Task Force meeting, Women in Government Luncheon, Friends of the
Newport Beach Animal Shelter (FONBAS) annual meeting, and the Newport Beach Public Library
Foundation's Beyond Books children's marketplace
• Announced the 57th Annual Newport Beach Arts Exhibition on June 29, 2024
Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton:
• Attended the Junior Lifeguards Building ribbon cutting, Junior Lifeguard Program opening day
where there were over 1,400 children in attendance, and the Newport Beach Police Foundation's
Golf Tournament
Mayor O'Neill:
• Attended a Flag Day event on the Civic Center Green and the Employee Appreciation Lunch
• Participated in the Newport Beach Foundation's fentanyl education session with Orange County
Sheriff Barnes
• Announced the Newport Beach Historical Society's ribbon cutting on June 28, 2024, the
13th Annual "Fourth of July is for Families" event on the Balboa Peninsula, and the American
Legion Post 291's 100th Anniversary boat parade on July 4, 2024
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VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR - None
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES
1. Minutes for the June 11, 2024, 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.
RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION
3. Resolution No. 2024-41: Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Selected Streets for the
Fourth of July Holiday Period
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) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-41, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Back Bay Drive, the 100 Block of Orange Street
from Traffic off of Pacific Coast Highway, San Joaquin Hills Road Between Back Bay Drive and
the Entrance to the Park Newport Apartment Complex, and Via Malaga between Via Oporto and
Via Lido.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
4. Streetlight Foundation Inspection and Replacement - Notice of Completion for Contract
No. 9233-1 (23V02)
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.
Mayor O'Neill and Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton recused themselves from Item 4 due to their
real property interests at the Pacific Club.
5. FY 2022-2023 Playground Refurbishment - Notice of Completion for Contract No. 8953-1
(23P01)
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.
6. Approval of an On -Call Maintenance Services Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions
for Streetlight Maintenance and Repairs (C-8598-2)
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 On -Call Maintenance/Repair Services Agreement for Citywide Streetlight
Maintenance and As -Needed Repair Services for a five-year contract term and a total amount
of $1,125,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
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7. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with EHS International, Inc. for Safety
Program and Training Consulting Services (C-9654-1)
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 a Professional Services Agreement with EHS International, Inc., for safety program
and training consulting services for a three-year contract term and a total amount of $330,000,
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
8. Janitorial Services Agreement with Quality Commercial Cleaning, Inc., dba Spectrum
Facility Maintenance for Janitorial Services at Piers and Docks (C-8714-2)
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 a Janitorial Services Agreement with Quality Commercial Cleaning, Inc., dba
Spectrum Facility Maintenance for Janitorial Services at Piers and Docks at a not -to -exceed cost
of $235,000, for a proposed three-year term, with the option of two, one-year renewals; and
c) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
9. Inter -Agency Instructional Services Agreement with Rancho Santiago Community
College District (C-7113-4)
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 Inter -Agency Instructional Services Agreement with the Rancho Santiago
Community College District in an amount not -to -exceed $525,000, and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
10. Contract Approval for Public Safety Helicopter Services Between the Cities of Newport
Beach and Huntington Beach (C-8285-3)
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 Services Agreement for Public Safety Helicopter Support Between the City of
Huntington Beach and the City of Newport Beach and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the Agreement.
MISCELLANEOUS
11. Planning Commission Agenda for the June 20, 2024 Meeting
Receive and file.
12. Donation of Artwork Indivisible to the City of Newport Beach
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 Indivisible from the Newport Beach Sister City Association into the City
Art Inventory and approve the placement of the piece in the Central Library.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Stapleton, seconded by Councilmember Avery, to approve the
Consent Calendar; and noting the recusals by Mayor O'Neill and Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton to Item 4,
and the amendments to Item 1.
The motion carried unanimously.
IX. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR - None
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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 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, AResolution 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 Councilmember Grant recusing themselves, the motion carried
5-0-2.
XII. CURRENT BUSINESS
14. Annual Appointments for Scheduled Board and Commission Vacancies
Adam Leverenz encouraged 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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City Clerk Brown read the ballot votes for the City Arts Commission as follows:
David Anastos — Grant
Heather Ignatin — Avery, Blom, Grant, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton, Weigand
Vanessa Moore — Avery, Blom, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton, Weigand
City Clerk Brown announced that Heather Ignatin and Vanessa Moore were appointed to the
City Arts Commission for four-year terms.
City Clerk Brown read the ballot votes for the Civil Service Board as follows:
Howard Herzog — Avery, Blom, Grant, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton, Weigand
Brian Moore — Avery, Blom, Grant, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton, Weigand
City Clerk Brown announced that Howard Herzog and Brian Moore were reappointed to the Civil
Service Board for four-year terms.
City Clerk Brown read the ballot votes for the Harbor Commission as follows:
Gary Williams — Avery, Blom, Grant, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton, Weigand
City Clerk Brown announced that Gary Williams was reappointed to the Harbor Commission for a
four-year term.
City Clerk Brown read the ballot votes for the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission as follows:
Robin McGillivray — Avery
Drew Teicheira — Grant
Amy Waunch — Blom, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton, Weigand
City Clerk Brown announced that Amy Waunch was appointed to the Parks, Beaches & Recreation
Commission for a four-year term.
City Clerk Brown read the ballot votes for the Planning Commission as follows:
Curtis Ellmore —Avery, Blom, Grant, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton, Weigand
Jonathan Langford — Avery, Blom, Grant, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton, Weigand
City Clerk Brown announced that Curtis Ellmore and Jonathan Langford were reappointed to the
Planning Commission for four-year terms.
XIII. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION — None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT — 4:34 p.m.
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 20, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
Will O'Neill
Mayor
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