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Regular Meeting
March 12, 2013 — 7:00 p.m.
I. STUDY SESSION - Cancelled
II. ROLL CALL - 6:00 p.n1
Present: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Petros, Mayor Pro Tem Hill, Mayor Curry,
Council Member Selich, Council Member Henn, Council Member Daigle
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
Jim Mosher referenced the Brown Act regarding placing Closed Session items on the agenda and
believed that the items should be announced orally. He requested clarification on Closed Session
Item A and indicated that this is a formal Public Records Act request.
IV. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 p.m.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION {Government
Code § 54956.9(d)(1)): 1 matter
Lookout Point Alliance v. City of Newport Beach, et. at.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 2012-00588419
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code § 54957):
Title: Dave Kiff, City Manager
V. RECESS
VI. RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
V11. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Gardner; Council Member Petros; Mayor Pro Tem Hill; Mayor
Curry; Council Member Selich; Council Member Henn; Council Member Daigle
VIII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Harp reported that there were no reportable actions taken.
DC. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Selich
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X. INVOCATION - Reverend Robert Jordan Ross, Newport Universalist Society
M. PRESENTATIONS - None
XlL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
XIII.
Council Member Daigle announced that the Local Youth Track Meet of Champions will be held on
April 5, the Marine Protected Area Hike at the Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area will
be held on April 6, the Buck Gully Hike will, be held on April 8, a Lawn Bowling Open House will be
held on May 11, the Field of Honor at Castaways Park will be held from May 17 to May 19, and the
Estuary Awareness Day at the Back Bay Science Center will be held on June 15. She commended
the Recreation and Senior Services Department for the variety of activities being offered.
Council Member Henn announced that there will be a Balboa Village Advisory Committee (BVAC)
meeting on March 13 at ExplorOcean at 4:00 p.m. to discuss enhanced maintenance programs,
work programs for the Commercial Fagade Subcommittee, and work programs for the Parking
Program Subcommittee; a Tidelands Management Committee meeting on March 18 at the OASIS
Senior Center at 4:00 p.m, to discuss what the role of the Committee might be if it is reestablished
past its March 31 sunset date; and a Finance Committee meeting on March 25 at 4:00 p.m. in the
old Council Chambers Conference Room. He also announced that the Annual Police Appreciation
Breakfast will be held on March 21 at the Island Hotel at 7:15 a.m. and Mess Night for the 1st
Battalionllgt Marines will be held on March 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Club.
Council Member Selich congratulated staff on the approval of the Marina Park lighthouse element
by the California Coastal Commission. He announced a community meeting at the Balboa Island
Fire Station at 11:00 a.m. on March 16 to discuss the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) regulations on Balboa Island and how those regulations will be implemented, the Park
Avenue bridge project, Grand Canal seawall and dredging 'issues, and the Bayside walkway
connection.
Council Member Gardner announced a Harbor Commission meeting at 4:30 p.m. on March 1.3; a
Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee meeting on March 14 at 3:00 p.m. in the Fire
Conference Room; and a City Arts Commission meeting on March 14 at 5:00 p.m. at the Central
Library.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill announced a meeting of the Airport Working Group (AWG) on March 13 at
6:00 p.m. at the Balboa Yacht Club; and reported on a recent Chamber of Commerce Governmental
Affairs meeting.
Mayor Curry reported that the deadline to file a Special Events application is March 15 at 4:00 p.m,
and added that more information is available on the City's website. He announced that the Mayor's
Challenge for Water Conservation will be held from April 1 to April 30. He reported attending a
retirement event honoring former Chamber of Commerce CEO Richard Luehrs, attending a
retirement event for Will Kempton, the outgoing Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
CEO and former Director of Caltrans, and participating in Literacy Day by reading a Dr. Seuss
book to Newport Elementary School students. He reported that he sits on the Association of
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California Cities Pension Reform Committee who will continue to advocate for legislative
improvements related to pension cost reform. He noted that the City is doing well compared to
other cities in the County and throughout California. He also reported attending the 49th Annual
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast and speaking on KOCI about what is happening in the City. Mayor
Curry announced an upcoming event on May 22 at the Newport Beach Harborside Ballroom at 6:00
p.m. to support Marine Corp and Navy wounded warriors.
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Jim Mosher referenced his written comments regarding Item 4 (Uptown Newport Planned
Community) and believed that a fiscal impact analysis is needed on this type of project.
XV. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Gardner requested that the Minutes (Item 1) be amended to reflect that the
Uptown Newport Planned Community applicant had agreed to using smart timers and conducting
weekly street sweeping.
Council Member Peiros announced that he will be recusing himself from Item 4 (Uptown Newport
Planned Community) because of a former business association with the applicant.
Council Member Daigle reported that Item 10 (Quarterly Business Report) was well-prepared and
informative.
A. READ]=NG OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES
1. MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 26, 2013 STUDY SESSION AND REGULAR
MEETING. [100-2013] 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.
B. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
3. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2013-7 AMENDING THE NEWPORT BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REPEAL/AMEND OUTDATED AND INEFFICIENT
REGULATIONS. [100-20131 Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No.
2013-7: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California,
Repealing Chapter 2.04, 5.16, 5.34, 6.15 and 6.20, Sections 2.32.010 through 2.32.050,
10.12.020, 11.12.140, and 12.12.060, and Amending Section 5.04.020 of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
4. UPTOWN NEWPORT PLANNED COMMUNITY - 4311 - 4321 JAMBOREE
ROAD (PA2011-134). [381100-20131 a) Conduct second reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 2013-5: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach
Approving Planned Community Development Plan Amendment No. PD2011.003 and
Planned Community Development Plan Adoption No. PC2012-001 for the 25.05 Acre
Planned Community Known as Uptown Newport Located at 4311-4321 Jamboree Road
(PA2011-134), approving Planned Community Development Plan Amendment No.
PC2011-003 to remove the subject property from the Koll Center Newport Planned
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Community, and Planned Community Development Plan Adoption No. PC2012-001 to
establish the allowable land uses, general development regulations, and
implementation and administrative procedures, which would serve as zoning
document for the construction of up to 1,244 residential units, 11,500 square feet of
retail commercial, and 2.05 acres of park space; and b) conduct second reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 2013-6: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport
Beach Approving Development Agreement No. DA2012-003 (C-5387) for the 25.05
Acre Planned Community Known as Uptown Newport Located at 4311.4321 Jamboree
Road (PA2011-7.34), approving Development Agreement No. DA2012-003. Council
Member Petros recused himself because he had a previous business
relationship with the applicant.
D. CO, TRACTS ANl3 AGREEMENTS
6. OCEAN BOULEVARD AND CHINA COVE RAMP MEDIAN SLOPE
MAINTENANCE - NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF
CONTRACT NO. C-3912. [381100-2013] a) Accept the completed work and
authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk
Recorder's Office; 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 the Civil Code; and c) release the Faithful Performance Bond one
year after this Council acceptance.
7. APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 URBAN AREA SECURITY
INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM TRANSFER AGREEMENT (C-5389) AND
TRAINING FUNDS. [381100-2013) a) Adopt Resolution No. 2013-20: A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach Approving the Transfer Agreement
for Fiscal Year 2012 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program Purposes between
the City of Newport Beach and the City of Anaheim and Authorizing the City Manager
and the Fire Training Battalion Chief to Act as the "Authorized Agents" to Execute on
Behalf of the City any Actions Necessary to Implement the Transfer Agreement and
Obtain Federal Financial Assistance Provided by the Federal Department of
Homeland Security and Sub -Granted through the State of California Emergency
Management Agency, approving the Transfer Agreement for Fiscal Year 2012 UASI
Grant Program purposes ("Transfer Agreement) and authorizing the City Manager
and the Fire Training Battalion Chief to act as the "Authorized Agents" to execute for,
and on behalf of, the City any actions necessary to implement the Transfer Agreement
and obtain federal financial assistance provided by the Federal Department of
Homeland Security and sub -granted through the California Emergency Management
Agency; b) accept the 2012 UASI Grant Fund Training Allocation in the amount of
$51,004 to be utilized for reimbursement of training costs associated with approved
Department of Homeland Security courses for emergency response personnel. The
City of Anaheim UASI has divided up the training allocation between the Fire and
Police Departments. The amount of $22,961 has been designated for the City of
Newport Beach's (City) Fire Department personnel and $28,043 for the City's Police
Department personnel; and c) approve Budget Amendment 13BA-035 increasing
revenue estimates by $22,961 in Budget Account No. 2335-486E and by $28,043 in
Budget Account No. 1820-486E, and increasing expenditure appropriations by $22,961
in GIP Account No. 7014-C8002032 and by $28,043 in 7014-C8002033. Continued
from the February 26, 2012 City Council meeting.
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8. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FORMER
CITY EMPLOYEE ROBERT PINGLE (C-8398). [381100-20131 Approve and
authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with
former employee Robert Pingle,
E. MISCELLANEOUS
9. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR MARCH 7, 2013. [100-20131 Receive
and file.
10. QUARTERLY BUSINESS REPORT (QBR) - OCTOBER THROUGH
DECEMBER 2012. 1100-20131 Review and file.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hill, seconded by Council Member Selich to approve the Consent
Calendar except the items removed (5 and 11); and noting the recusal by Council Member Petros on
Item 4.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Petros, Mayor Pro Tem Hill, Mayor Curry,
Council Member Selich, Council Member Henn, Council Member Daigle
XV1. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5. ESTABLISHMENT OF A BICYCLE MASTER PLAN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
[100-20131
Council Member Petros reported that the City has had various iterations of the Bicycle
Committee and that meetings have been consistently well -attended. He commented on the
accomplishments made as a result of the committees' efforts and spoke in support of creating
a Bicycle Master Plan. He thanked Council Member Selich for bringing the issue forward at
the Priority Setting meeting in January and indicated that he looks forward to the City
Council taking action on this item.
Frank Peters stated that he served on the Bicycle Safety Task Force and, on the Bicycle
Safety Committee. He expressed support for the proposal and looked forward to
contributing. He expressed appreciation to Council for their efforts in establishing the
proposed committee.
Motion by Counoil Member Petros, seconded by Coungii Member Selioh to a) adopt
Resolution No. 2013-25: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach to
Establish the Bicycle Master Plan Oversight Committee, to guide the preparation of a
comprehensive, Citywide Bicycle Master Plan; b) appoint Council Member Tony Petros to act
as Chairperson for the seven member Bicycle Master Plan Oversight Committee; c) direct the
City Clerk to advertise and invite Newport Beach community members to apply for an
appointment to the Bicycle Master Plan Oversight Committee; and d) establish a Council Ad.
Hoc Appointments Committee consisting of Mayor Pro Tem Rush Hill, Council Member
Edward Selich, and Council Member Nancy Gardner to review committee applications.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Petros, Mayor Pro Tem Hill, Mayor Curry,
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I.I. REIMBURSEMENT . TO RIDGEWAY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR
RECONSTRUCTION OF A CITY SEWER MAIN. [100-20131
In response to Council Member Gardner's questions, Public Works Director Webb reported
that the sewer main work would have been done regardless of the project since the City
Sewer Master Plan called for replacement of the sewer.
Motion by Council Member Gardner. seconded by Council Member Henn to approve
payment in the amount of $21,362.15 from the _ sewer fund to Ridgeway Development
Company for reimbursement of a portion of the cost to reconstruct an existing City sewer
main adjacent to the Mariners Pointe development which was beyond the required scope of
the development project's requirements.
Jim Mosher believed that a City employee authorizod the reimbursement and the City
cannot legally pay this bill because the work was done before the City Charter was adopted.
He requested that Council reject the demand.
City Attorney Harp reported that the City Charter provision referenced by Mr. Mosher deals
with claims and demands, and stated that it would not be applicable in this instance.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Petros, Mayor Pro Tom Hill, Mayor Curry,
Council Member Selich, Council Member Henn, Council Member Daigle
XVII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS
Stephanie Barger, Executive Director of Earth Resource Foundation, announced a St. Patrick's Day
Celebration and Green Festival on March 17 at the Orange County Fairgrounds. She thanked
Council for its efforts on the Bicycle Master Plan. She announced the retirement of Mr. Moreland
from Newport Harbor High School this year and requested that Council provide him with some type
of recognition for his service to the community. She also reported that the El Pollo Loco on Bristol
Street continues to violate the City's Styrofoam ban and that Rendezvous Bakery needs education
about the ban and would prefer it in French.
Jody Horowitz and Molly Chase reported that the benefits of banning the use of plastic bags include
educational, economic, and environmental benefits; expressed support for banning plastic bags and
taxing paper bags; and presented an example of an ordinance by the City of Santa Clara. They
announced an upcoming event at the OASIS Senior Center on April 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
encouraged Council to attend, and requested that Council consider banning plastic bags in the City.
Jim Mosher referenced a recent California Coastal Commission meeting in which fire rings and the
lighthouse at Marina Park were discussed, and expressed concern regarding comments made by the
City Manager relative to the City's satisfaction with the Coastal Commission's decision to postpone
the vote on the fire rings, believing that half of the City's residents may be against the removal.
XVIII. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Council Member Petros reported reading to second grade students at Newport Heights Elementary
School during Literacy Day.
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Council Member Daigle reported that the Affordable Housing Task Force will be convening next
month after conducting community outreach. She referenced Item 15 regarding a General Plan
Amendment for the Housing Element and reported that adoption of a General Plan, including a
Housing Element, is part of California State law. She reported that at this time, the State is
willing to give the City an unprecedented eight year certification and reported that the main
emphasis will be to update the Housing Element using information from the 2010 Census. She
highlighted elements of the 2010 Census as it relates to the City.
Council Member Daigle reported there are a couple of vacancies on the Aviation Committee in
District 1 and District 4, and the City Clerk is accepting applications. Additionally, she announced
that the Mayor will be giving a keynote address at the AWG meeting and the topic of his speech
will be the John Wayne Airport (JWA) Settlement Agreement. .
Council Member Henn reported that the Finance Committee met on February 28 and reported that
the City completed its financial audit for the year ended 6/30112 without incident. He also reported
that the Finance Committee met with the outside auditors without City staff present, and that the
auditors reported no additional issues for Council to consider. Mr. Henn also reported that the
Committee reviewed accounting changes that may increase the City's unfunded actuarial liability
for its retirement health plan, but that such changes would not have a material affect on the City's
finances. He also reported that the Committee reviewed its unfunded pension liability policies, and
voted to recommend to Council that the City voluntarily elect a more conservative amortization
policy that will likely reduce the City's unfunded pension liabilities by about half over time.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill reported on a recent visit to Sacramento and noted that the Orange County
display is in need of rehabilitation.
XIX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. WOODY'S WHARF USE PERMIT APPEAL - 2318 NEWPORT BOULEVARD - USE
PERMIT NO. 2011-010 (PA2011-055). 1100-20131 Continued from the January 22,
2013 City Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Hilt recused himself from participating in the discussions because
he owns property within 500 feet of the site.
Community Development .Director Brandt addressed previous actions by the Planning
Commission and the appeal of that action by Woody's Wharf. She reported that the applicant
would like to pursue the possibility of enclosing the outside patio area, but that would
require a Zoning Code Variance which is not part of the application at this time. It is
recommended that the applicant return to the Planning Commission with an amended
application to consider the enclosure of the outside patio area and an additional noise study.
Mayor Curry opened the public hearing.
Mark Cervantes, applicant, reported working with staff to create a win-win situation for the
parties involved. He addressed the noise study, prior actions by the Planning Commission,
and community outreach efforts. He requested that Council support staff recommendations
to allow Woody's Wharf to present current findings and a new application to the Planning
Commission.
In response to Council questions, Mr. Cervantes reported that the noise study was conducted
the night of the Boat Parade, the restaurant was very busy, and there was a DJ and live
music. He added that the monitors and sensitive receptors were not inside the restaurant
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but rather on the perimeters of the property.
Motion by Council Member Gardner, seconded by Council Member Henn to direct
the Planning Commission to review and take action on the application which is to be
amended to include the variance request and noise analysis.
Christopher Rolfs expressed concerns regarding public safety in the immediate area,
especially after 10:00 p.m. on weekends. He reported being physically assaulted recently and
expressed opposition to the proposed project.
City Attorney Harp reiterated the action before Council tonight and reported that, if Council
does not send the matter back to the Planning Commission, the public will have an
opportunity to speak regarding the merits of the appeal. However, Council cannot deny the
appeal at this time because that is not what was agendiied and Woody's Wharf does not have
representation tonight.
;Kent Stoddard, retired Newport Beach Police Department Sergeant and speaking on behalf
of the 28th Street Marina Homeowners Association, requested that Council not send the
matter back to the Planning Commission. He believed that the noise survey and design
concept do nothing to address the nightclub operation, negative impacts on the neighborhood,
or the drain on Police Department resources. He added that, as a nightclub operation, the
facility is in violation of many of its permitted conditions. He noted that there is no food
service at the facility after 9:00 p.m. and that only alcohol is served between 9:00 p.m. and
2:00 a.m. He requested that Council enforce the conditions in the permit.
Norm Einhorn believed that, when a license is issued to run a restaurant, it should be
honored. He noted that Woody's Wharf is not doing so. He expressed opposition to the
proposed project and took issue with noise and public safety issues.
Mayor Curry addressed the options available at this time and noted the importance of
following due process.
There being no further testimony, Mayor Curry closed the public hearing.
Council Member Henn acknowledged that staff believes that the restaurant has been
operating in violation of its use permit for several years, but noted the need to follow due
process. He urged staff to ensure that the item is placed on the Planning Commission
agenda at its earliest possible meeting and urged the Planning Commission to make sure
that the sound studies and plans proposed are independently verified, along with an
expectation established as to what the reduction in sound would be as it relates to those
plans. He noted the importance for residents to meet with Woody's Wharf representatives
and review the sound study.
Council Member Gardner noted the conditions placed on the establishment, but addressed
others that were not (i.e. patrons waiting in line to enter the venue).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Petros, Mayor Curry, Council Member
Selich, Council Member Henn, Council Member Daigle
13. CITY HALL COMPLEX REUSE PROJECT AMENDMENTS: GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. GP2012-002, COASTAL LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
LC2012-001, AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. CA2012-003 (PA2012-031) -
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3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD AND 475 32ND 'STREET. [100-20131
Council Member Henn announced that he has a business relationship with a
business in the Via Lido Plaza and, therefore, recused himself from participating in
the discussions and left the dais.
Community Development Director Brandt reported that, after the notice was published, staff
discovered a deficiency in the notice and is requesting that the item be continued to the
March 26, 2013 City Council meeting.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hill. seconded by Council Member Gardner to continue
the item to the March 26, 2013 City Council meeting.
Mayor Curry opened the public hearing.
Jim Mosher took issue with the need to present the item to the California Coastal
Commission sooner rather than later. He addressed possible plans for the property and
suggested that Council hold off in changing the General Plan until there is clear direction on
what will be done with the property.
There being no further testimony, Mayor Curry closed the public hearing.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Petros, Mayor Pro Tem Hill, Mayor Curry,
Council Member Selich, Council Member :Daigle
14. REVISIONS TO PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS FOR GENERAL PLAN
AND COASTAL LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR VARIOUS LOCATIONS;
LC2010-002 (PA2010-182) - 6908-6936 WEST COAST HIGHWAY; LC2010-003 (PA2010-
190) - 6480 WEST COAST HIGHWAY; LC2011-001 (PA2011-014) - 6904 WEST COAST
HIGHWAY; LC2011-003 (PA2011-061) -105 15TH STREET; AND LC2011-002 (PA2011-
024) - 3363-3377 VIA LIDO AND 3378 VIA OPORTO. [100-20131
Community Development Director Brandt provided the staff report and addressed the
specific locations. She reported that subsequent to review of the resolutions by the California
Coastal Commission, staff discovered that there were deficiencies in some of the findings and
direction. She added that the California Coastal Act requires certain findings that were
inadvertently left out of the resolutions.
Council Member Petros believed that this item does not need California Coastal Commission
approval since it has nothing to do with substantive issues regarding the properties or the
actions taken by Council.
Motion by Council Member Selich. seconded by Council Member Henn to adopt
Resolution No. 2013.26: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach
Approving Amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan and Coastal Land Use
Plan for Various Properties Located within the Coastal Zone.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Petros, Mayor Pro Tem Hill, Mayor Curry,
Council Member Selich, Council Member Henn, Council Member Daigle
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XX. CURRENT BUSINESS
18. INITIATION ,OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE 2014-2021 HOUSING
ELEMENT UPDATE (PA2012-104). [100-2'0131
Community Development Director Brandt noted that this action is in conformance with
Council Policy K-1 (General Plan) which requires approval of an initiation to amend the
General Plan. She reported that a community workshop will be held regarding the initial
draft of the Housing Element which will then be presented to the Ad Hoc Affordable Housing
Task Force, the Planning Commission, and the City Council. She added that it is staffs goal
to have the Housing Element certified by the State by the end of this calendar year.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hill, seconded by Council Member Henn to initiate a
General Plan Amendment for the 2014-2021 Housing Element Update.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Petros, Mayor Pro Tem Hill, Mayor Curry,
Council Member Selich, Council Member Henn, Council Member Daigle
=. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None
XXII, D1DJJOURNMENT-- Adjourned at 8:20 p.n1 in memory of Joel Diff, Sr.
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on March 7, 2013, at 2:09 p.m, on the City
Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration
Building.
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