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City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
March 12, 2013 — 7:00 p.m.
I. STUDY SESSION - Cancelled
II. ROLL CALL - 6:00 p.m.
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 IXGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION (Government
Code § 54956.9(d)(1)): 1 matter
Lookout Point Alliance u. City of Newport Beach, et. al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 20,12-00588419
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code § 54957):
Title: Dave Kiff, City Manager
V. RECESS
VI. RECONVENED AT 7:0(l P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
VII. 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.
IX. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Selich
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X. INVOCATION - Reverend Robert Jordan Ross, Newport Universalist Society
XI. PRESENTATIONS - None
XII. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
XIII.
REPORT (NON- DISCUSSION ITEM)
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 16, 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 Faoade 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 26 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 15t
Battalionllsc Marines will he, 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 Marche 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, Brand 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 13; a
Water Qualiiy /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 CEO 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 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
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49th Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast and speaking on KUCI 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 Petros announced that he will be reciising himself from Item 4 (Uptown Newport
Planned Community) because of a former business association with the applicant.
Council Member Daigle reported that Item 10 (Quarterfv Business Report) was well- .prepared and
informative.
A. READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES
1. MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 26, 2013 STUDY SESSION AND REGULAR
MEETING. [100 -20131 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 Clerl, to read by title only.
B. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
3i ADOPTION OF, ORDINTANCE 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 -
i, - 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 -2013] 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
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
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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 -134), approving Development Agreement No. DA2012 -003. Council Member
Petros recused himself because he had a previous business relationship with
the applicant.
D. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
6. OCEAN BOULEVARD AND CHINA COVE RAMP MEDIAN SLOPE
MAINTENANCE - NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF
CONTRACT NO. C -3912. [381100 -20131 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.
APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 26;12 URBAN AREA SECURITY
INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM, TRANSFER. AGREEMENT (C -5389) AND
TRAINING FUNDS. [381100 -2013j a) Adapt Resolution No. 2013 -20: A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Newport Bea4);Approviu6 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, Gi_anted 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
201.2 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 CIP Account No. 7014- C8002032
and by $28,043 in 7014- C8002033. Continued from the February 26, 2012 City Council
meeting.
8. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FORMER
CITY EMPLOYEE ROBERT PINGLE (C- 5398). [381100 -20131 Approve and
authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with
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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. [100 -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 Member Petros on
Item 4.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Petros, Mayer Pro Tem Hill, Mayor Curry, Council
Member Selich, Council Member Henn, Council - Member Daigle
XVI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5. ESTABLISHMENT OF A BICYCLE 'MASS TER PLAN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
[100 -2013]
Council Member Petros.,tieported that the City has had carious 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 iterll:;
Frank Peters stated #hat 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 Council Member Petros, seconded by Council Member Selich to a) adopt
Resolutidn,No. 2013 -25:i 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,
Council Member Selich, Council Member Henn, Council Member Daigle
11. REIMBURSEMENT TO RIDGEWAY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR
RECONSTRUCTION OF A CITY SEWER MAIN. [100 -20131
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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 Memher 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 authorized 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 cote; .
Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Petros, Mayor Pro Tem Hill, Mayor Curry,
Council Member Selich, Council Member Henn, Council Member Daigle
XVII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENT A ITEMS
Stephanie Barger, Executive Director of Earth Resource Foundation, announced a St. Patrick's Day
Celebration and Green Festiyal 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 Schodl'this year and'requested that Council provide him with some type
of recognition for his sei'wice to the community. She also reported that the El Polio Loco on Bristol
Street continues to violate, the City's Styrofoam barn and that Rendezvous Bakery needs education
about the ban and would prefer,it in:lirench.
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 eliminate
fire rings, noting that half. of the residents in attendance were 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.
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
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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 6130/12 without incident. He also reported
that the Finance Committee met with the outside auditors withouttity 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 reviewedits 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 —.21318 NEWPORT BOULEVARD - USE
PERMIT NO. 2011 -010 (PA2011 -055). [100-20131 'Cgntinued from the January 22,
2013 City Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Kill recused himself from participating in the discussions because he
owns property within 5001.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 Amendment which is not part of the application at this time. It is
rec ommended 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 but
rather on the perimeters of the property.
Motion by Council Member Gardner, seconded by Council Member Henn to staff
recommends, and the applicant concurs, that the City Council direct the Planning
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Commission to review and take action on the application which is to be amended to include
the variance request and noise analysis.
Christopher Rofls 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 agendized 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 Wand design concept do
nothing to address the nightclub operation, gegative 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 condition s.. He, -noted that there is no food :Service at the
facility after 9:00 p.m. and that only alcohol is,seeved between -9:00 p.m. and '2:00 a.m. He
requested that Council enforce the conditions in theopermit.
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- vdolat on 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
%oind 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 (Le. 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) - 3300
NEWPORT BOULEVARD AND 475 32ND STREET. [100 -2013]
Council Member Henn announced that he has a business relationship with a businese
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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 ;.LC201i -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 -2013]
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
XX. CURRENT BUSINESS
15. INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE 2014 -2021 HOUSING
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ELEMENT UPDATE (PA2012- 104). - [100 -2013]
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 Tem Hill, seconded 6y 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-Tern Hill, Mayor Curry,
Council Member Selich, Council Member Henn, Council Member'Daigle
XXI. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None
XXII. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 8:20 p.m. in memory of Joel Kiff, 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.
City Clerk
Recording Secretary
Mayor
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