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Home My WebLink About01 - Amended MinutesAgenda Item No. 1 January 14, 2014 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 10, 2013 Member Selich, Council Member Henn, Council Member Daigle XI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 8. GEOTECHNICAL AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN REVIEW - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BAGAHI ENGINEERING (C- 5526). [381100 -20131 Council Member Petros noted that staff has evaluated the proposals and acted perly in awarding the contract to Bagahi Engineering. Regarding the schedule of plan check fees in their scope of work, he expressed concern that fee escalations for 2014 and 2015 are 6% or greater from 2013. Although he believed that Bagahi Engineering is the proper selection, he asked staff to renegotiate this and, if there is an escalation, it is tied to ENR or CPI to be more in keeping with Council Policy. to the January 14, 2014 City Council meeting. Community Development Director Brandt indicated tha to revise the fee escalations for the second and third year The motion carried by the following roll call Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Selich, Council Member E to continue the item with Bagahi Engineering r Pro Tem Hill, Mayor Curry, Council Daigle 13. PUBLIC MEETING ON THE PROPOSED,MODIFICATION OF THE NEWPORT BEACH TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMEN1T DISTRICT'S (NBTBID) MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PLAN. [100 -20131 (l 1\ \� Council Member Petros repdrtechthat the intent of this agenda item is to receive public testimony on the issue. Jim Mosher believed tha \\the, sub' ject of the matter has not been made clear. He referenced a copy of the California Streets and\Highways Code included in the staff report and encouraged Council to read it relative to�hy, fie legislature thought there was a need to create Business Improvement Districts (BIDa).\I3e noted that the broader purpose of promoting tourism is to revitalize struggling businesses trapped(in blighted, urban business districts which he believed does not describe what the NBTBID is about. Motion by Council Member Petros, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hill to receive public testimony on the proposed modification of the NBTBID's Management District Plan. 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 Noes: Council Member Daigle XII. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim Mosher corrected misstatements he has made over the year relative to his suggestion that there should be a Council Member on the Board of the Tourism Business Improvement District and his reference to taxes when he should have said "fees." However, he believed that whenever public revenue is being spent, close, public oversight is important. He also stated that he is not against the Boat Parade, but Volume 61 - Page 392 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 10, 2013 believed that, prior to committing public monies, the City should ask for some accounting of how the money will be spent and assurance that the event needs the money to exist. Additionally, he stated that there is an incorrect impression that he is against Girl Scouts, but intended to say that there are a number of worthy organizations operating in Orange County and wondered when the City commits to offering them a piece of property for $1 a year for the next 50 years, if all organizations are being treated equitably. George Schroeder commented on Council's approval tonight of two park projects for the west side and thanked Council and staff for their efforts. He invited those interested in the projects to attend Speak Up Newport on January 8, 2014, in the Civic Center Community Room where discussion will be about how parks make life better. He wished everyone Happy Holidays and thanked Mayor Curry for his service. XIII. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES Mayor Curry reported that the Association of Orange County Cities held workshop in conjunction with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) about the deterioration o6public comments in many surrounding cities. He stated that the City is blessed that its public comment period is always decorous and on topic. Council Member Daigle reported that she chairs the Affordabl�Hou g Taak Force and noted that the City will be repealing its Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance . She clarified that the City has a fund balance of $4.3 million to construct affordable housing and the regional requirement for the City is five units. She stated that the City will be able to meet this goal and ha the means to do so without keeping the Ordinance in place. /��\ \ / .Council Member Sehch reported that the met on December 3, 2013, and started re the Committee was unable to review a December 16, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. in the Fr Council Member Petros rep December 2, 2013, to review Caltrans was also in attenda dement Amendment Advisory Committee (LUEAAC) icies for the Land Use Element. He announced that licies, so a special meeting has been scheduled for of the Central Library. Bicycle Master Plan Oversight Committee (BMPOC) met on ;ions of facilities in the City. He noted that James inheiro of facilities that were being talked about are owned by Caltrans. Council Member Petros reportedlattending a walk- through of Cliff Drive Park and stated that, by Summer 2014, there will be aggressive - replanting, painting, and repair at the Park. He encouraged residents to contact him regarding plans for the Park. Mayor Curry reported attending the groundbreaking ceremony today at Sunset Ridge Park, noting that the City is moving forward on the 13.7 acre park that will provide baseball and youth soccer fields, as well as other amenities. XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS 16. MIRAMAR DRIVE CODE AMENDMENT (PA2013 -211) - 2022. 2026, 2032, 2034, 2038. AND 2042 MIRAMAR DRIVE. [100 -2013] Associate Planner Murillo provided a PowerPoint presentation to discuss the proposed Code Amendment, location of the subject properties, typical alley setbacks, existing encroachments, and recommendations. Mayor Curry opened the public hearing. There being no testimony, he closed the public Volume 61 - Page 393 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 10, 2013 hearing. Motion by Council Member Henn, seconded by Council Member Selich to introduce Ordinance No. 2013 -29, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach Adopting Zoning Code Amendment No. CA2013 -006 to Change the Rear Alley Setback From 6 Feet to 0 Feet for Six Properties on Miramar Drive (PA2013 -211), 1) finding that the amendment is categorically exempt under Section 15305 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) and 2) approving Code Amendment No. CA2013 -006, and pass to second reading on January 14, 2014. 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 XV. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION- None XVI. A. ELECTION OF MAYOR. The City Clerk, in presiding, placed all elect. Council Member Henn nominated Council on an equal basis to nominate and for Mayor. Interested parties were invited to ad thJ�City Council. There was no member of the public who wished to speak. I Ve V Motion by Council Member. Curry, seconded by Council Member Gardner to close nominations for Mayor. \ e The motion carried by t 4cll wing roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Petros, Council Member Hill, Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Council Member Henn, Council Member Daigle Without objection,Council Member Hill was elected as the Mayor of the City of Newport Beach for 2013 -2014. Mayor Hill took his proper place at the Council dais. B. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM. Mayor Hill, in presiding, placed all members of the Council on an equal basis to nominate and elect. Council Member Curry nominated Council Member Selich for Mayor Pro Tem. Interested parties were invited to address the City Council. There was no member of the public who wished to speak. Motion by Council Member Gardner, _seconded by Council MemberCurry to close nominations for Mayor Pro Tem Volume 61 - Page 394