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May 13, 2025
May 27, 2025
Agenda Item No. 1
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
George Lesley announced the 16th Annual Field of Honor at Castaways Park starting May 17, 2025,
invited the public to attend the free events which honors military personnel and first responders, and
indicated that the field will also feature artwork by local fifth grade students.
Jim Mosher requested that Council reconsider its decision relative to the Five Crowns temporary patio
that was considered at the April 29, 2025 City Council meeting since the public hearing was closed prior
to Council modifying the Conditions of Approval. He believed doing this might have impacted public
participation.
Adam Leverenz echoed Mr. Mosher's procedural concerns regarding the Five Crowns temporary patio,
emphasizing that since there was an expectation that ehanges to significant mitigating factors such as
sound walls and time limits would be included, might have Elisea„r-age some residents might have
decided not to from participateing in the discussions. He advocated for reconsideration of the decision
on the basis of transparency and fairness.
City Attorney Harp explained that the City Council's de novo review allowed for Council to make
changes to the Conditions of Approval and that the applicant is still required to comply with the
municipal code regarding noise limits.
XV. CURRENT BUSINESS
12. Status of City of Newport Beach Vacan ' n etention Efforts Pursuant to
Government Code Section 3502.3
Human Resources Director Salvini and Human Resources Manager Rodriguez utilized a
presentation to discuss the City's employee vacancy rates and recruitment and retention efforts.
No bargaining unit group or member oAe puT�Tic spoke on the item after Mayor Stapleton opened
the floor for comments, so the item was received and filed.
XVI. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION — Ngne
XVII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION — None
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 Stapleton recessed the meeting at 5.26p.m.
XVIII. CLOSED SESSION — Council Chambers Conference Room
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code § 54957.6): 2 matters
1. Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor Joe Stapleton and Mayor Pro Tem Lauren
Kleiman, Negotiators.
Unrepresented Employees: Unrepresented Employees in the Key and Management Group.
2. Agency Designated Representatives: Grace K. Leung, City Manager, Barbara Salvini,
Director of Human Resources, and Jonathan Holtzman, Esq., Negotiators.
Unrepresented Employees: Newport Beach Employees League.
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