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Home My WebLink About01 - MinutesJune 10, 2025 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Agenda Item No. 1 City Council Meeting Minutes Special Joint Meeting with the Finance Committee May 27, 2025 I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER - 4:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Joe Stapleton, Mayor Pro Tem Lauren Kleiman, Councilmember Michelle Barto, Councilmember Noah Blom, Councilmember Robyn Grant, Councilmember Sara J. Weber, Councilmember Erik Weigand, Finance Committee Member Allen Cashion, Finance Committee Member William Kenney, Finance Committee Member Kory Kramer Excused: Finance Committee Member William Collopy Mayor Stapleton announced that Mayor for the Day Sadie solik, a second grader from Anderson Elementary School, was also in attendance. III. CURRENT BUSINESS ok 1. Review of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budg Finance Director Al -Imam and Deputy Finance Director Burguan utilized a presentation to review the principles guiding the budget development, opportunities for public review, summary of expenditure funds, proposed budget revisions, major fund operating expenditures, General Fund revenues and expenditures, primary reasons for a 3.3% General Fund budget growth, program and staffing enhancements, changes in total staffing since 2009, General Fund sources and uses, recent changes to the City's pension liability, historical investments and the City's funded status, turnover of employees into Tiers 2 and 3, and the City's pension liability paydown strategy. Deputy Finance Director Burguan noted that the presentation should note that the fiscal year 2024 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) actual amount should be $32 million, not $20 million. Councilmember Grant thanked the Finance Department and Finance Committee for their efficient and practical work in 4eveloping the budget. Noting economic uncertainties, Finance Committee Member Kenney indicated the Finance Committee asked staff to look at potential revenue losses, especially in TOT, so the City could have contingency plans. He noted that Finance Director Al -Imam assured the Finance Committee that the budget assumes full employment and provides for some cushion. Councilmember Blom praised the Finance Department and Finance Committee for their responsible fiscal management, and noted Newport Beach is in a strong financial position compared to other Orange County cities. Jim Mosher commented on the library materials budget, noted it had not increased despite rising costs, and suggested this be reviewed to maintain the quality of the library system. Adam Leverenz echoed concerns about being prepared for potential economic downturns. He also commented on the $1.1 million allocated for the 15th Street restrooms, suggesting there were other beach areas that may need restrooms. He also advocated for more accessible public restrooms, especially late at night. Mayor Stapleton thanked the Finance Department and Finance Committee for their work in developing another balanced budget with a surplus, which focused on quality of life, infrastructure, and public safety. Volume 66 - Page 320 City of Newport Beach Special Joint Meeting with the Finance Committee May 27, 2025 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None V. ADJOURNMENT - 4:24 p.m. The special 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 May 22, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Leilani I. Brown City Clerk Joe Stapleton Mayor OVA Volume 66 - Page 321 June 1, 2025 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Agenda Item No. 1 City Council Meeting Minutes Study Session and Regular Meeting May 27, 2025 I. ROLL CALL - 4:24 p.m. Present: Mayor Joe Stapleton, Mayor Pro Tem Lauren Kleiman, Councilmember Michelle Barto, Councilmember Noah Blom, Councilmember Robyn Grant, Councilmember Sara J. Weber, Councilmember Erik Weigand II. CURRENT BUSINESS SS1. Clarification of Items on the Consent Calendar - None SS2. Proclamation Recognizing Sadie Susolik as Mayor for the Day Mayor Stapleton read the proclamation which recognized Sadie Susolik, a second grader from Anderson Elementary School, for being Mayor for the Day. He highlighted her participation in various City activities during the day, including attending a Newport Beach Fire Department badge pinning ceremony, touring City Hall, the Police Department, a fire station, the Big Canyon Reservoir, the lecture hall, and the Harbor where she touched a jellyfish. SS3. Review of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program Budget Mayor Stapleton announced he would be recusing himself from discussions regarding the street, drainage, concrete, and pavement work in the Airport Area due to real property interest conflicts; the oil well work in the unincorporated area of the County along West Coast Highway due to real property interest conflicts; and the Balboa Yacht Basin dock replacement and dredging work based on the interest of one of his clients who lives near the site and is a source of income. Mayor Pro Tem Kleiman announced she would be recusing herself from discussions regarding the Shore Cliffs water system improvements project and landscape enhancements in the Cameo Shores and Highlands neighborhoods due to real property interest conflicts. Councilmember Blom announced he would be recusing himself due to real property interest conflicts from discussions regarding the Balboa Boulevard/Newport Boulevard pavement rehabilitation project; Via Lido and Via Oporto intersection improvements project; Balboa Island water main replacement, street and drainage improvements, pump stations, and seawall projects; and the Assessment District 124 project. Public Works Director Webb and Deputy Public Works Director Houlihan utilized a presentation to discuss the purpose of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), recap the completed projects for 2024-2025, review the budget summary, and highlight the 2025-2026 projects by category and fund. Councilmember Weigand inquired about funding for the Pacific Coast Highway pedestrian bridge and Deputy Public Works Director Houlihan responded that staff is exploring various grant options, including M2 funds. Councilmember Weigand also asked about the Orange County Water District's loan program for water projects. Deputy Public Works Director Houlihan confirmed that the City is considering this program for the new well in Fountain Valley. Volume 66 - Page 322 City of Newport Beach May 27, 2025 Councilmember Weigand expressed his appreciation for adding the Mesa Trail to the list of CIP projects. In response to Councilmember Barto's question, Deputy Public Works Director Houlihan confirmed that the entire pump system upgrade on Bayside Avenue is an Orange County Sanitation District project. Jim Mosher expressed concern about potential delays to the Balboa Library and Fire Station replacement project due to possible appeals to the California Coastal Commission and temporary facility issues. Mayor Stapleton commended the Public Works Department for completing 39 projects valued at $82 million in one year. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS — None IV. RECESSED — 4:48 p.m. V. VI. ROLL CALL VII. Present: Mayor Joe Stapleton, Mayor Pro Tem Law Councilmember Noah Blom, Councilmember Councilmember Erik Weigand 1411k INVOCATION — Councilmember Barto VIII PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — I� PRESENTATION • History of the Boy Scout National isoree by Don Webb Michelle Barto, Sara J. Weber, To share his expeffence at the 1953 Rational Boy Scout Jamboree where 52,000 boy scouts gathered and occupied 3,000 acres of what is now Newport Beach, Don Webb shared anecdotes and utilized a presentation to highlight his trip from Arizona to the Jamboree, the opening ceremony themed "The Story of America," the Avenue Flags, the gateways from each boy scout area, the various activities offered during the Jamboree, how Hollywood acknowledged the Jamboree, and the Cavalcade of Scouting closing event. X. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES Councilmember Weigand: • Provided statistics on lifeguard activities over the Memorial Day weekend and commended the lifeguards for managing large crowds effectively, despite not being fully staffed Councilmember Barto: • Attended Memorial Day events at Newport Harbor High School and the Field of Honor hosted by the Exchange Club of Newport Harbor, the Newport Beach Fire Department badge pinning ceremony, and the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Association meeting • Announced she will be participating in Fire Ops 101 on May 31, 2025 Councilmember Grant: • Displayed slides of the first Teen CERT program and its graduates from Corona del Mar High School Volume 66 - Page 323 City of Newport Beach May 27, 2025 Attended the Citizens Police Academy graduation, the California Sober Living and Recovery Task Force press conference, an event to celebrate the Orange County Sheriffs Department Harbor Patrol's 50th anniversary, the Good Sea Scout event to honor John and Anne Wortmann, the OASIS Senior Center Community Resource Expo, the Newport Harbor Lawn Bowling Club open house, the Exchange Club of Newport Harbor's Field of Honor Memorial Day event, the Airport Working Group's annual meeting, and the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce's Commodores Club Athletic Awards Dinner Mayor Stapleton stated: • Attended the State of the Bay, the Citizens Police Academy graduation, Leadership Tomorrow's Government Day, a Rotary Club of Newport Beach meeting, Orange County Sheriffs Department Harbor Patrol's 50th Anniversary event, the Good Sea Scout event to honor John and Anne Wortmann, Touch A Truck, the Exchange Club of Newport Harbor's Field of Honor Memorial Day event, the Balboa Island Art Walk, a project literacy event, the American Legion Auxiliary Salute to Service event, a panel with Alpha Real Estate, the Teen CERT graduation, and the Newport Beach Fire Department badge pinning ceremony • Thanked Administrative Assistant Garrett for organizing and City staff for assisting with Mayor for the Day events for Sadie Susolik • Announced he will be participating in the El Morro Class ay 31, 2025, in hopes to qualify for the Ben Did Go 10.0 in September IML XI. Adam Leverenz suggested the City consider alternative o ' mechanisms for the restroom gates (Item 7), suggested placing one plaque of The Gre Rescue 1925 near the water and an identical plaque higher in the area for better visibility (Ite re d City Clerk Brown on her upcoming retirement (Item 12). XII. CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF MINAjec OWD CE 1. Minutes for the21K5 City Council Meeting Waive reading ofinutes, approva/as amended, and order filed. 2. Reading of Ordinances Waive reading in full of all ordices under consideration and direct the City Clerk to read by title only. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION 3. Resolution No. 2025-24: Establishing the Position of Historian Laureate 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. 2025-24, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Establishing the Position of Historian Laureate. 4. Resolution No. 2025-25: Approving Amendments to the Records Retention Schedule 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. 2025-25, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Amending Certain Sections of the Records Retention Schedule and Authorizing Destruction of Certain Records. Volume 66 - Page 324 City of Newport Beach May 27, 2025 CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS 5. San Miguel Park Accessibility Playground Improvements — Notice of Completion for Contract No. 9371-1 (24P01) a) Accept the completed work and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project. 6. Utilities Department Locker Room Maintenance — Notice of Completion for Contract No.9501-1 (25F03) a) Accept the completed work and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project. 7. Public Bathroom Gate Fabrication and Installation — Reject All Bids for Contract No. 9761-1 a) Find this project 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) Reject all bids received for Contract No. 9761-1; and c) Direct staff to re -advertise the Public Bathroom Gate Srication and Installation project. 8. Approval to Increase the Purchase Order ounith Vulcan Materials Co. for As -Needed Procurement of Asphalt Materials the Public Works Department a) Determine this action is exempt from theCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the JH�Fxuidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, ectly or indirectly; and b) Approve a change order to Purchase Ord22500313 with Vulcan Materials Co., increasing the amount from $120,000 to $150,000 f 1 Year 202�4-25. 9. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Recommend�Ions for Ocean Boulevard Vision Plan and The Great Rescue of 1925 Plaque (C-9894-1) a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sectio 060(c)(2) an506O(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a ysical change to e environment, directly or indirectly; b) Receive and file th Parks Beaches,& Recreation Commission's revised Ocean Boulevard Concept Master Plan, ated arch 4, 2025; c) Approve the Donation gre ent with Paul Burnett for the fabrication, installation and maintenance of The Great cue of 1925 plaque, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreeme an d) Waive the requiremenilr of City Council Policy L-6 to allow the placement of The Great Rescue of 1925 plaque within the public right-of-way at the Dahlia Avenue vista point. 10. Amendment to On -Call Maintenance Agreement with Duke's Root Control, Inc., for Sewer Root Control Services (C-8555-1) 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 Amendment No. One to the On -Call Maintenance/Repair Services Agreement with Duke's Root Control, Inc., for Sewer Root Services, which extends the contract for two additional years to June 30, 2027, and increases the contract amount by $290,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. 11. Tentative Agreement with Newport Beach Police Association (NBPA) (C-2056) 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) Receive and consider the Tentative Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Police Association. Volume 66 - Page 325 City of Newport Beach May 27, 2025 12. Temporary Employment Agreement for City Clerk Services (C-9895-1) 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; b) Pursuant to Charter Section 600, appoint Molly McLaughlin Perry as the Interim City Clerk for the City of Newport Beach; and c) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Temporary Employment Agreement with Molly McLaughlin Perry for city clerk services. MISCELLANEOUS 13. Set Public Hearing Date to Adopt Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget 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) Schedule a public hearing on the City of Newport Beach's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 for June 10, 2025, and direct the City Clerk to publish a notice of said hearing in accordance with Section 1102 of the Newport Beach Charter. Ak Calendar; and noting the amendments to Item 1. The motion carried unanimously. XIII. XIV. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION — N XV. to approve the Consent City Attorney Harp annouAE1EM&,th o?NWwould adjourn to Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the Closed Session a�-ftd ead the titles. Mayor Stapleton recessed the meeting at'!21 p.m. XVI. CLOSED SESSION — ConciWNEe1rOTIATORS bsConference Room A. CONFERENCE WITH LA (Government Code § 54957.6): 2 matters 1. Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor Joe Stapleton and Mayor Pro Tem Lauren Kleiman. Unrepresented Employees: Key and Management Group. 2. Agency Designated Representatives: Grace K. Leung, City Manager, and Jonathan Holtzman, Esq., Negotiators. Employee Organizations: Newport Beach Fire Management Association (NBFMA); Newport Beach Lifeguard Management Association (NBLMA); Newport Beach Police Management Association (NBPMA); and Newport Beach Professional and Technical Employees Association (NBPTEA). B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(1)): 1 matter Kristalea Houseman v. City of Newport Beach Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01359736 Volume 66 - Page 326 City of Newport Beach May 27, 2025 Mayor Stapleton reconvened the meeting at 5.59 p.m. XVII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Harp announced that no reportable actions were taken. XVIII. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 5:59 p.m. in memory of Robert Smith 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, Newport Beach, on May 22, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Leilani I. Brown City Clerk Volume 66 - Page 327