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Home My WebLink About01 - Minutes - AmendedSeptember 24, 2024 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Agenda Item No. 1 City Council Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting September 10, 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. INVOCATION — Reverend Monsignor Douglas Cook, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember Grant IV. PRESENTATIONS • Proclamation Recognizing Laird Hayes Mayor O'Neill read the proclamation and presentedit to Laird Hayes. Wj Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton recognized Mr. Hayes' accomplishments, noted how deserving he is of receiving the proclamation, and congratulated him, Councilmember Grant noted that Mr. Hayes is the ultimate friend to the community, commented on their 20-year friendship, and expressed how hand his family represent what is best about Newport Beach. A Councilmember Avery noted a 50-year relationship with Mr. Hayes, complimented him on being a great neighbor, and congratulated Mr. Hayes. Mr. Hayes thanked Council for the recognition, recognized his family, relayed positive experiences in the City, and expressed his appreciation for the friendships he has with each councilmember. 0 Proclamation Recognizing Sue Parks and the Orange County United Way Mayor O'Neill read the proclamation and presented it to Sue Parks, President and CEO of Orange County United Way. V Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton applauded Ms. Parks for her leadership, the work she has done with United Way, and its impact on the community. Ms. Parks thanked Council, recognized staff members and supporters in attendance, and provided data and program initiatives. V. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mike Schubert, American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291, invited everyone to a 9/-11 Ceremony on September 11, 2024 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Veteran's Memorial Park. Shaurya Mittal, Junior at Sage Hill High School, stated he was on the Mayor's Youth Council and relayed his experience, expressed concern for consumer waste handling, and asked for Council's opinion about providing signage at restaurants that explains how to dispose of containers. Mayor O'Neill suggested that Mr. Mittal contact Public Works Director Webb to discuss the matter. Volume 66 - Page 164 City of Newport Beach September 10, 2024 VI. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES Councilmember Avery: • Attended the Orange County Sanitation District meeting Councilmember Grant: • Acknowledged the Elks Lodge for its 9-11 Memorial Event held on September 8, 2024 Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton: • Attended the 9/-11 Memorial Event at the Elks Lodge • Attended the Celebration of Life for Steve Bromberg • Announced the Newport Beach Foundation's Summer Soiree and the launch of the Newport Beach Fire Foundation on the Lido House rooftop on September 18, 2024 Mayor O'Neill: • Expressed appreciation to the Project Adult Literacy Program 'Cthe library • Attended the Elks Lodge 9411 Memorial Event, and the Celebration of Life for Steve Bromberg • Announced that Assemblywoman Diane Dixon will be hosting a bridge renaming in honor of Marian Bergeson on September 13, 2024 • Announced an Active Shooters presentation on September 17,2024 fr m 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room hosted by himself &d the Newport Beach Police Department, and also mentioned the Stop the Bleed program • Announced the Ben Carlson Foundation "Ben Did " from Catalina to Newport Beach starting September 14, 2024 kw VII. MATTERS WHICH COUNCILMEMBERS HAVE ASKED TO BE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA (NON -DISCUSSION ITEM) • Consider adopting an ordinance updating hapter 5.46 (Regulation of Commercial Film Production) to, among other things, protect residential zones from the impact of commercial filming by prohibiting commercial filming on Sundays and federal holidays; limiting the hours when commercial filming may occur to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; limiting the duration of commercial filming permits to two consecutive days; and limiting the number of commercial filming days to no more than 15 days, per calendar year, at a specific site/location [Mayor O'Neill] r The City Council unanimously concurred to bring the item back at a future meeting. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS OWN CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Kleiman amended Item 9 to change the committee's name from the Human Capital and Compensation Ad Hoc Committee to the Employee Compensation Philosophy Committee. Jim Mosher questioned why Item 3 (Ordinance No. 2024-20: Adding Chapter 5.98 (Acceptance of Cash by Brick -and -Mortar Businesses)) is being considered and thought that the ordinance would add an additional burden to current brick -and -mortar business models and increase security risks. Additionally, he noted that Item 4 (Ordinance No. 2024-18: Approving a Development Agreement for the Residences at 1600 Dove Street) would provide fewer affordable housing units by the developer and subsequently impact the City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) goals. IX. CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES 1. Minutes for the August 27, 2024, City Council Meeting Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as amended, and order filed. Volume 66 - Page 165 City of Newport Beach September 10, 2024 not -to -exceed amount of $400,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement; and c) Approve the On -Call Maintenance/Repairs Services Agreement for Water Well and Pump Maintenance with General Pump Company, Inc. (C-8604-2), for a five-year term and a total not -to -exceed amount of $400,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. 12. Fifth Amendment to Lease with Realm Group, LLC for Use of Suite 520 at 1201 Dove Street (C-9017-6) a) Find this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing facilities) and Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) 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; and b) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Fifth Amendment to Lease between the City of Newport Beach and Realm Group, LLC for use of City Property, office space Suite 520 located at 1201 Dove Street, in a form substantially similar to the amendment attached to the staff report. MISCELLANEOUS 13. Planning Commission Agenda for the September 5, 2024 Meetint Receive and file. . 14. City Hall and Limited Off -Site Holiday Closure (Beginning Tuesday, December 24, 2024, Through Wednesday, January 1, 2025) 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 closing City Hall and providing 1�' ited services at off -site facilities from Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through Wednesday, Jl ary 1, 2025. 15. Dismissal of a Civil Service Board Member 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) Dismiss Laura Cowie from the Civil Service Board. Motion by Mayor Pr m Stapleton, seconded by Councilmember Kleiman, to approve the Consent Calendar; and g the amendments to Items 1 and 9, and the recusals by Mayor O'Neill and Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton o Item 4. The motion carried unanimously. X. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR — None XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS TJerry Moore, Trellis representative, thanked the City for the three years of grant funding and noted the impact the program had on the community. XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS 16. Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2023-24, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report Mayor O'Neill opened the public hearing. Volume 66 - Page 168 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Meeting Minutes Special Meeting September 10, 2024 I. ROLL CALL - 5:00 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS Adam Leverenz commented on Item 4 on the regular meeting agenda (Approving a Development Agreement for the Residences at 1600 Dove Street) and suggested that the park in -lieu fee be applied to the development on an adjacent or adjoining property or on som ing within walking distance, and expressed concern for the nearby residents and their proximity to p in the surrounding area. Regarding Item 3 on the regular meeting agenda (Acceptance of Cash by Brt-k-and-Mortar Businesses), Mijanou Pham, resident and owner of Celebrity Cleaners Newport BeachIlexpressed concern for her employees' safety with having money onsite, noted that0the business when went to a cashless system to mitigate robberies, and hoped Council will vote against the proposal. City Attorney Harp announced that the City Council would adjourn to Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the Closed Session agenda and read the titles. Mayor O'Neill recessed the meeting at 5.03 p.m. r III. CLOSED SESSION - Council Chambers Conference Room A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)): 3 matters State Farm General Insurance Company v. City of Newport Beach Orange County Superior Cease No. 30-2022-01279624-CU-NP-NJC Marshall Senk et al., v. City of Newport Beach Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01297253-CU-PO-NJC Marshall Senk et al., iFCity of Newport Beach Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01321223-CU-PO-NJC Mayor O'Neill reconvened the meeting at 5.37p.m. IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Harp announced that no reportable actions were taken. VI. ADJOURNMENT - 5:37 p.m. The special meeting 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 September 9, 2024, at 10:25 a.m. Will O'Neill, Mayor Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk Volume 66 - Page 170