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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-08-11 Approved MinutesAPPROVED Meeting Action Minutes IONIC V- -10T:T: role] 7ZIv/ I CAIIVI CAN I lop, MGM MAI iifflo Location: Council Chambers Thursday, August 11, 4:00 p.m. 1. Welcome and Introduction Mayor Henn convened the meeting at 4:00 pm. The following persons were in attendance: Committee Members • Mayor Michael Henn (Chair) • Council Member Rush Hill • Council Member Ed Selich City Staff • Dave Webb, Deputy Public Works Director • Leonie Mulvihill, Assistant City Attorney • Kim Brandt, Community Development Director • Jim Campbell, Principal Planner • Monika Goodwin, Administrative Assistant 2. Approval of Minutes for May 12, 2011 Council Member Hill moved to approve the corrected minutes of May 12, 2011, and Council Member Selich seconded, and the minutes were approved unanimously. 3. Approval of Minutes for July 14, 2011 Mr. Robert Hawkins requested to add the last name "Rush" after "Bob" under paragraph 3 under "Public Comment' of the minutes. Council Member Hill moved to approve the minutes of July 14, 2011 as amended, and Council Member Selich seconded, and the amended minutes were approved unanimously. 4. Master Citizen Advisory Panels (CAP) Schedule Ms. Brandt noted the completed master CAP meeting calendar for all CAP meetings was available on line. The meeting dates are color -coded for each CAP and the meeting location was listed under the CAP name. Most meetings will start at 4 pm, unless noted otherwise, and are subject to change. The Lido Village /City Hall CAP had their first meeting on July 27, 2011. All attachments and information are posted on the city website as soon as the information is available at http:// www .newportbeachca.gov /index.aspx ?page =1959. She noted that Monika Goodwin may be contacted for any questions or requests. Neighborhood Revitalization Committee Meeting Action Minutes August 11, 2011 5. Status of CAPS a. Lido Village /City Hall Council Member Hill noted that about 10 people participated at the first meeting. The CAP's task was to oversee the creation of design standards for the Lido Village revitalization area. Presentations from the architect and consultant Tim Collins showed the project to be quite far along. Next meeting is on August 18`" at 4 pm at the library where the first draft of design standards will be revealed. Mr. Hill noted the tight schedule and asked all interested public to attend. Following a question by the public, Kim Brandt noted that the minutes from the last meeting are always included in the next agenda packet and that all attachments are posted at the city website ahead of the meeting. Responding to a question, Mr. Hill recalled a series of public hearing outreaches held one year ago evaluating the best use for these properties. The attending individuals had their input before council, along with a survey completed by the citizens of Lido. Mayor Henn stated that this was the next phase and that the process was not complete. The CAPS are to review design guidelines, parking issues, and considerations for final council action for the best solution for the city hall site. He noted that even though a conceptual plan is in place, there was still time for public input regarding this property. The concept plan can be viewed on the city website. b. Balboa Village Mayor Henn said the first meeting will be held on August 23rd at the Nautical Museum at 4 pm. He mentioned two objectives: 15` to redefine a vision for the Balboa Village, and for the CAPs to arrive at some recommended projects to be considered. The 2nd objective was to consider parking regulations and parking governance, and the need to identify funding source and mechanism for accessing those funds for projects flowing from this visioning. He noted that Cindy Nelson was this CAP's resource person. C. West Newport Council Member Selich said the next meeting was scheduled for August 24th at 4 pm at the City Fire Conference Room. He noted the goal was to come up with landscape plans for Coast Highway from the Arches Bridge to the Santa Ana River; and Balboa Blvd. to Coast Highway to the mix master; and to arrive at a concept for a plan with sufficient detail for the project bid, probably in multiple phases. He stated that public right away areas needed to be considered and any area that could be improved with landscaping. d. Santa Ana Heights /Bristol Street Mayor Henn said this area represented the gateway to the City from the West. He noted the outlines of that area as Bristol South (parallel to the 73 Freeway) and Irvine Avenue to Jamboree Road. He hoped for the best landscaping and beautification results for that area, mostly on the north side of Bristol. First meeting was August 17th at the Santa Ana Heights Fire Station 7 at 3:15 pm. Neighborhood Revitalization Committee Meeting Action Minutes August 11, 2011 Denise of the audience asked about an integrated approach of the West Newport area and how the continuity of landscaping would be addressed. Council Member Selich said it would be considered when the CAP started their work. e. Corona del Mar Entry Council Member Hill said the first meeting would be on August 31st at 4 pm at the Oasis Senior Center, room 4. The Focus was on improving the esthetics of the intersection of MacArthur and Coast Highway by perhaps creating an outside pedestrian area at the end of McArthur, and by moving the lane drop location from Sherman Gardens to closer in by Ruby's Restaurant. He wished to move forward quickly. Responding to a question, he noted that there were no plans to charge merchants /stores for these improvements. 6. Information on City Web -Site Was addressed earlier in #4. 7. Role of Ad Hoc Committee Going Forward Mayor Henn noted that these five CAP groups will engage in work to move projects forward quickly. He was very pleased to be at this juncture and noted that each CAP group will return with specific recommendations for consideration for this committee to review and then place it before the council level. Final approval will take place at that time with funding or ordinance change, etc. There will be a final opportunity for public input at these CAP meetings that are held with guidance from our liaison and support from staff and consultants. He stated that funding for this work was identified. The idea was for this NRC group to transition into an oversight group as opposed to a working group. The meetings would continue to as needed; and will be posted. Committee members and staff were always available for any questions. 8. Roundtable Discussion Council Member Hill noted the energy level of his committee was very high and motivated. Mayor Henn responded to a question re a specific time frame for these task force committees by stating that the CAPs were working without specific time tables, but council was hoping for a speedy pace in moving forward with these projects. Dan Purcell asked if the Lido Village pedestrian bridge to Mariners Mile was included in the project. Mayor Henn said yes, this was included in the conceptual plan approved by council. But he noted it was very far down the road, depending on specific plans for Lido Village redevelopment. Questions were asked on how the public was notified of agendas, and should people bring information with them for the committees? Ms. Kim Brandt explained that any information brought to meetings would become part of the public record. Staff posted the agenda package online before each meeting. Ms. Brandt stated her goal to provide information to anyone who wanted it. Council Member Hill noted that notices nowadays were handled electronically, not by paper. Mayor Henn requested staff to include the Neighborhood Revitalization Committee Meeting Action Minutes August 11, 2011 many Homeowners Association in the meeting notifications. Ms. Brandt agreed and also stated that the surrounding newspapers would be notified of this information. She asked for anyone wishing to be notified of meetings to provide their email address to mgoodwin@newportbeachca.gov. 9. Set Next Meeting The next meeting was scheduled for September15, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m.