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Home My WebLink About01 - Minutes - AmendedAgenda Item No. 1 July 9, 2013 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting June 25, 2013 — 7:00 p.m. I. II. III. IV. STUDY SESSION - Cancelled ROLL CALL - 6:00 p.m. Present: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Petros, Member Selich, Council Member Henn Excused: Council Member Daigle Jim Mosher stated that at the last Council required formal announcement and believed nullifie any action taken in Closed Session. public's need to be constantly vigilant. He fur stated that the correction of those violations required announcements. fln), City Attorney Harp announced set forth in the agenda under C CLOSED SESSION - 6:02 p A. CONFERENCE WITH II Heading ncy Cassidy, Human Representatives: I Negotiators V. RECESS Hill, Mayor Curry, Council adjourned to Closed Session without the olation of the Brown Act and potentially on the right to open government and the les of what he believed were violations and He hoped that Council would make the adjourn into Closed Session at this time to discuss items ading labor negotiations. NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54957.6): Designated Representatives: Dave Kiff, City Manager and Terri Resources Director; Negotiators Heading Agency Designated zve Kiff, City Manager and Terri Cassidy, Human Resources Director; Employee Organizations: All Labor Associations: Association of Newport Beach Ocean Lifeguards (ANBOL); Newport Beach City Employees Association (NBCEA); Newport Beach Employees League (NBEL); Newport Beach Firefighters Association (NBFA); Newport Beach Fire Management Association QNBFMA); Lifeguard Management Association (NBLMA); Newport Beach Part Time Unit (UPEC, Local 777); Newport Beach Police Association (NBPA); Newport Beach Police Management Association (NBPMA); and Newport Beach Professional and Technical Association (NBPTEA) VI. RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING VII. ROLL CALL Volume 61 - Page 206 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes June 25, 2013 XIII. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA (NON- DISCUSSION ITEM) 9M Council Member Gardner reported attending a recent marketing presentation by Newport eac and Company (Visit Newport Beach) and commented positively on the event. She discussed a new beetle that attacked over 200 landscape trees, referenced information published by U.C. Riverside, and suggested placing the information on the City's website and making it available to gardeners. Council Member Petros referenced letters received from business and property owners along Mariner's Mile, reported meeting with them, and noted they have a keen interest in having Council learn about and consider the future of West Coast Highway. He requested a future agenda item that would include a discussion on West Coast Highway and the future revitalization of Mariner's Mile, as well as a brief staff presentation on the current ownership of the highway, the Orange County Transportation Authority's (OCTA's) role in highway planning and the City's role in the planning and maintenance of the area. Additionally, he requested that the report include existing and future jtraiEcM'recasts. Council Member Daigle reported on the reorganization of the ChAmbernofU mmerce and attending several of their events including one regarding the John Wayn�.ort Q another on social media and the importance of having a sound marketing plan. Council Member Selich discussed the Sculpture in the Par` k�Master Plan and reported on "The Sculpture in the Park Invitational" -by the Arts Commission's Arts in Public Places Ad -Hoc Committee to obtain a collection of 18 pieces of sculptures to be installed rougho& /the Civic Center Park and on loan to the City for a two -year period. He indicated that the it m will go before the Arts Commission first and then come before the City Council hopefully in August \� \ Mayor Curly addressed a recent 24- hour'exer6ige at Coastal Peak Park by Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services �^ CES r v \ +� )group. He alsq reported that he attended the U.S. Junior Women's Doublehanded Sailing Championship, the Russo and Steele Auto Auction, and the "Mr. Irrelevant" event recognizing Justice Cunningham as the fast man picked in the most recent NFL draft. He commended the Police Association for the Annual Scholarship Awards and reported attending the kick -off of the Junior Lifeguard Program. He announced the upc�ming July 4th event at the Newport Dunes and reported that the City will host the "Courage to,.Rern r" exhibit at the Central Library and encouraged the public to attend. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Hill's questions, Police Chief Johnson confirmed that there.are contingency plans in place in the event the 4th of July celebration spills over into the weekend (Item 3 - July 4th Street Closures). Regarding Item 4 (FY 12/13 Traffic Signal Rehabilitation Project), Public Works Director Webb reported that change orders and unit prices are included and noted that the Green Book allows for modifications to unit prices. Regarding Item 7 (Police CAD /RMS System), Jim Mosher noted that the same company that determined the need for an upgrade also oversaw the selection of the vendor, as well as implementation of the new software. He expressed concerns with relying on a single advisor and referenced the number of vendors that submitted proposals, but noted that only one non -bid winner was identified in the report. He believed that information should be provided on the other non -bid winners, including why they were rejected. Justin Cox commented on Item 10 (Initiation of an Amendment to the Santa Ana Heights Residential Equestrian District), believing there has been commercialization of the Santa Ana Heights area and a lack of a permitting process for horses. He stated that up to 20 horses are being boarded on certain properties and stressed a need to know what commercialization is going on in the area. He addressed liability issues and quality of life issues for surrounding neighbors and spoke in opposition to deleting the requirement for Volume 61 - Page 208 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes June 25, 2013 Don Schmitz, President of Schmitz and Associates, noted that his company represented the City before the California Coastal Commission for the Marina Park and Sunset Ridge Park Projects. He commented positively on the opportunity to represent the City and commended City staff, especially City Manager Kiff, Assistant City Attorney Mulvihill, and Public Works Director Webb. He also thanked Council for the opportunity to serve. Tom Billings referenced the successful measure to save Marina Park and thanked Council for its support. However, he expressed opposition to Council's attempt to ban fire rings at Corona del Mar State Beach and the Balboa Pier. He commended Council Member Daigle for opposing the ban and believed that the fire rings have anchored the use of beaches throughout the years. He further listed the benefits of the fire rings to the community and referenced the Coastal Commission's unanimous support for keeping the fire rings. Council Member Petros commented on his frequent use of the beach and noted that he was not on the City Council when the unanimous vote occurred. He commented on an/ � \ currently before the Coastal Commission and indicated that he will wait to see what happens and mov forward accordingly. He took issue with 1VIr. Billings' remarks and believed that he should have done more Fesearch before speaking. Justin Cox referenced the dialogue that just occurred and involved and carefully review public comments on the issue.'] respond directly to public speakers. Denys Oberman commented on the reuse of the She commended Council for its response to resi, site and believed that it will serve to spearhead rat the City Attorney become support for allowing Council to 11 site and the revitalization of Lido Village. a boutique hotel as the preferred use for the - )n of the Village. Jim Mosher expressed concerns with the imoney ail ated yearly to the Newport eac and Company/Visit Newport Beach (VNIB) by the City and witb;(h rganization's declaration that the public is not invited to their meetings. He believed that the,,orglaniiatron may be embarking on enterprises using public money that may not meet the City's goals. He-u�rge'd Council to require that their meetings be open to public participation and that their recoids be open )to public inspection. XVIII. Regarding the Water Quality /Coastal Tidelands Committee meeting, Council Member Gardner stated that the discussed street swee 'in`,notin that it is one of the most effective was to keep y ,p g g y p pollution out of the Harbor. She indicated 1!heie are a number of areas where there is no street sweeping and believed that the City can require street sweeping and that the Committee voted to present a request to Council to consider expanding street sweeping. Council Member Petros reported on a recent meeting of the Bicycle Master Plan Oversight Committee and addressed items discussed and considered. He announced that the next meeting will be held on July 1, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Mayor Pro Tem Hill announced that the next meeting of the General Plan/Local Coastal Program Implementation Committee will be held on June 26, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. in the Corona del Mar Meeting Room. Council Member Daigle reported on a recent meeting of the Airport Land Use Commission and items. discussed and considered, including approval of the City of Missio Viejo' s General Plan Update. She reported speaking with Mission Viejo's Community Development Director, Chuck Wilson, regarding the prolonged time period for their General Plan and explained that they have developed a sustainable action plan to address greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, she reported on a recent meeting of the Affordable Housing Task Force and indicated that the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is Volume 61 - Page 212 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes June 25, 2013 generally supportive of the draft that was recently approved by Council. She reported on their support of a measure that waives fees for certain activities connected to the development of affordable housing and noted that the matter will be considered and a report will be brought to Council at a future date. She indicated that the Task Force also discussed how to stabilize and grow the City's affordable housing stock and listed priorities. Council Member Daigle also reported on a recent meeting of the Citizens' Aviation Committee and addressed items discussed and considered. City Attorney Harp presented a status of the EIR, noting that the County is currently looking for a consultant and expect to finish selection of the consultant in the fall. Council Member Henn reported on a recent meeting of the Balboa Village Advisory Committee (BVAC) where issues discussed included results of a survey of mooring permit holders, review of additional parking survey work, and an initiation of a discussion on issues related to a shared parking district and parking standards. Regarding the Tidelands Management Committee, he reported that it is now a Brown Act Committee and addressed its membership and consideration of the Committee's Charter, as well as organizational matters in terms of selecting a Citizens' Advisory Panel (CAP) for the Committee. In addition, the Committee reviewed the spending of dollars 1 `4t year\ for the Tidelands Capital Infrastructure Plan. He reported that solid progress has been made and that)the Committee reviewed the spending plan incorporated into the budget for the fiscal year IIbegmni ngJ j July 1, 2013. He noted that an update of the plan will be reviewed at the next meeting. In anditron. an update was presented on the status of the Tidelands Harbor Fund. He further reported`tIT Ahe <SUte Lands Commission unanimously approved the City's application to set up the fund. Regaiding1the_ selection of members for the Citizen's Advisory Panel of the Tidelands Management Commitieehelreported that applications will be accepted until July 15, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. He indicated that S. presen ation was also made regarding whether or not to proceed with a project to revise the pier lines iihte orb r and it was concluded that it is not an item that needs to be addressed at this time. Council Member Henn reported on a rec&it�Einadce Committee meeting with the City's external auditors for their Audit Entrance Conference. He ieport�d'that the citizens of Newport Beach should know that Council and the Finance Commit(ee\are\,d!ligent in their oversight of the City's financial matters. The Finance Committee also reviewed the.6itics t sn urance program renewals and had a preliminary discussion about the revisions to the fee schg�uleselated to the Fire Department. Additionally it reviewed the Facilities Financial Planning (tFR)_Toiol and a demonstration of the new long -range fiscal forecasting tool. Council Member Selich rep��d on the recent General Plan/Local Coastal Program Implementation Committee and stated W b tie Committee will be considering the Coastal Zone Map and legal descriptions relative to boundaries Addtionally, the Committee will follow up on administrative chapters and discussing the Newport Coast LCP and how that will be integrated into the City's Local Coastal Land Use Plan, as well as implementation. XIX. PUBLIC HEARINGS 15. RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -55: RENEWAL OF THE CORONA DEL MAR BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 -2014 AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 -2014. [100 -2013] City Manager Kiff referenced the staff report and offered to respond to questions from Council. In response to Council Member Gardner's questions, Public Information Manager Finnigan reported that staff followed standard noticing for public hearings. She also confirmed that Bernie Svalstad's address is within the Corona del Mar BID boundary. Mayor Curry opened the public hearing. Jim Mosher commented on the appointees to the BID Advisory Board and their responsibility Volume 61 - Page 213 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes June 25, 2013 City Clerk Brown read the ballot votes for the City Arts Commission as follows: Carole Boller - Gardner, Petros, Hill, Selich, Henn, Daigle, Mayor Curry Judy Chang - Daigle, Mayor Curry Cynthia Gallagher - Hill, Selich Caroline Logan - Gardner, Petros, Hill, Selich, Henn, Daigle, Mayor Curry Michaell Magrutsche - Gardner, Petros, Henn City Clerk Brown announced that Carole Boller and Caroline Logan are reappointed to the City Arts Commission for a four year term; however, a second vote will need to be taken between Judy Chang, Cynthia Gallagher, and Michaell Magrutsche, and read the second vote as follows: Cynthia Gallagher - Hill Michaell Magrutsche - Gardner, Petros, Selich, Henn, Daigle, City Clerk Brown announced that Michaell Magrutsche is ap; a four -year term. City Clerk Brown read the ballot votes for the Civil ServL' Gloria Alkire - Petros Mike Talbot - Gardner, Hill, Selich, Henn, Dai le, y�or Cur City Clerk Brown announced that Mike Talbott is retiapppoint( year term. is Curry City Arts Commission for to the Civil Service Board for a four City Clerk Browh_read — the ballot votes for the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission as follows: x,1/1 Laird Hayes - Gardner, Petros, Daigle Walter Howald - Hill, Selich, Henn, Mayor Curry Marie Marston - Gardner, Petros, Hill, Selich, Henn, Daigle, Mayor Curry City Clerk Brown announced that Marie Marston is reappointed and Walter Howald is appointed to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission for a four year term. City Clerk Brown read the ballot votes for the Planning Commission as follows: Bradley Hillgren - Gardner, Petros, Hill, Selich, Henn, Daigle, Mayor Curry Tyler Holst - Gardner Raymond Lawler - Petros, Hill, Selich, Henn, Daigle, Mayor Curry City Clerk Brown announced that Bradley Hillgren is reappointed and Raymond Lawler is appointed to the Planning Commission for a four year term. Volume 61 - Page 218 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes June 25, 2013 21. CITY INSURANTCE REATEWALS - JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2014. [100 -2013] City Manager Kiff referenced the staff report, as well as an addendum, and offered to respond to questions from Council. Council Member Henn commented positively on the inclusion of the dam in the coverage and the decision to choose Option 1. Motion by Council Member Henn, seconded by Council Member Petros to approve renewal of the following insurances: excess general liability, excess workers' compensation and property insurance coverage for an amount not to exceed $1,883,878 in total premium from the Insurance Reserve Funds (the term of the renewal is for a twelve (12) month policy period, July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. The motion car Ayes: Council Member )CU. MOTIONS FOR REi =I. ADJOURNMENT - The agenda for th( website; on June 21 entrance of the Cit a.m. in the Meeting Civic Center Drive. at 2:00 p.rn. on the Bulletin Board loca and on June 21, 20: City Council Chaml City Clerk Recording Secretary Mayor Volume 61 - Page 219 Hill, Mayor Curry, Council t 4:00 p.m. on the City's :tin Board located in the on June 21, 2013, at 9:00 Council Chambers at 100 posted on June 21, 2013, the City Hall Electronic t 100 Civic Center Drive; ad in the entrance of the