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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - 12-13-99 Minutes0 January 11, 2000 Agenda Item No. 1 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Minutes FT Study Session December 13, 1999 - 4:00 p.m. INDEX Present: Thomson, Glover, Adams, Debay, Ridgeway, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Absent: None CURRENT BUSINESS 1. CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR. Regarding Item No. 11, Amendment to Subdivision Code (Title 19), Council Member Ridgeway questioned why Public Works Director Webb is proposing to hire a consultant when he already wrote an extensive memo explaining the deficiencies with the Code. City Manager Bludau stated that more is needed to be done by someone who is very familiar with State law. Further, that this person will need to meet with Council and the Planning Commission to discuss the existing subdivision ordinance and determine what they want it to say since there are some policy decisions that. need to be made. 2. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 6.04.090 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (GARBAGE AND REFUSE CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS). General Services Director Niederhaus believed that the current garbage and refuse container requirements affect the efficiency and safety of the refuse workers. He introduced members of the General Services staff and described their qualifications. He reported that this is not a new problem but is one that they have tried to handle through their relationship with the 27,300 customers in the City. He pointed out the refuse collection safety report (Attachment B) and reported that the amendments (Attachments A and C) would reduce the maximum container capacity from 45 to 35 gallons; eliminate metal containers as an approved type, amend the handle design requirement, prohibit containers with attached lids, and establish a 50 pound maximum for trash bags. Mr. Niederhaus explained that the amendment only deals with 7.5 percent of City residences. He reported that more than half the cities in Orange County have changed to an automated collection system which uses a special container that has a hinged lid and is not made for manual pick -up. He stated that the problem that is occurring is that the trash bin manufacturers are coming out with containers that look like automated containers. He reported that about 1,700 homes have the new containers and that the number is growing. Mr. Niederhaus added that only about 200 homes have the hinged -lid and metal container problems. Mr. Niederhaus emphasized that, if something is not done now, the number of incorrect containers will grow and the problem will become greater. He Volume 53 - Page 101 Garbage & Refuse Containers (44) City of Newport Beach Study Session Minutes December 13, 1999 INDEX stated that, if this is the direction Council would like to follow, they will begin working on public relations using the current outreach program. He reviewed the timeframe, noting that following adoption sometime in January, the ordinance would not go into affect until 30 days after its adoption. He reported that this is the City's heaviest season and will be approaching 200 to 250 tons of refuse a day until early January. Mayor Pro Tem Adams expressed concern for the elderly residents and for those who have trouble lifting trash cans which do not have attached wheels. Mr. Niederhaus reported that there are acceptable 35 gallon containers that have removable lids, attached handles, and attached wheels. He added that they have even asked residents if they would replace the metal containers with unclaimed containers that have been found after the Santa Ana winds. Mayor Pro Tern Adams believed that this is a good idea and that something should be done before the number of larger containers grows. Mayor Noyes noted that Council did receive a similar presentation about two years ago. Mr. Niederhaus stated that, at that time, they tried to resolve the problem in an informal manner, but now the problem has escalated. In response to Council Member Ridgeway's question, Mr. Niederhaus indicated that the 1,700 homes are spread throughout the City and presented Council with a sheet that identifies the locations by the trash pickup days. Council Member Ridgeway expressed concern with . amortization of costs, particularly in Central Newport because there are a lot of elderly residents in that area. Mr. Niederhaus reported that reimbursement for containers would be the last resort and resolved on a case -by -case basis. He added that the department budget does not allow for the replacement of 2,000 containers, but indicated that this could be looked at if desired. Council Member Glover believed that residents relate more to the people who pickup the trash rather than to any other arm of the City. She commended the refuse employees and stated that they never leave trash behind. She expressed her support and stated that Council should move forward with the recommendations. She noted that Council did talk about privatizing this function at one time, but it was evident this would not be a possibility as long as the City has money. Council Member Thomson asked if using a larger vehicle to accommodate the larger containers has been considered. Mr. Niederhaus stated that Costa Mesa has trucks that have the automated arms and could also be used for manual collection, but noted that the residents pay extra for this option. He stated that the City did have a truck 12 years ago that used an arm to empty the container once it was wheeled to the back of the truck. He indicated that the mechanism weighs 800 pounds, which takes away 800 pounds of payload that the truck can carry. He noted that the mechanisms are not that heavy now, but the containers for the automated system costa $50 to $75 and is usually provided by the municipality that has the automated system. Council Member Thomson clarified that he is only talking about a tongue that could help the refuse collector dump the larger containers into the truck. He noted that the City is only picking up trash in each neighborhood once a week and that the City cannot ask residents to store their trash for an Volume 53 - Page 102 0 0 City of Newport Beach Study Session Minutes December 13, 1999 entire week along their garages. Mr. Niederhaus indicated that they could look into placing flippers on the back of the trucks; however Council Member Thomson indicated that this is not necessary at this point. In response to Council Member Ridgeway's questions, Mr. Niederhaus stated that the flippers would speed up the collection process and noted that this would have been the only way to have an automated system on the peninsula. He reiterated that the City would need to provide uniform containers (46, 60, 90, or 110 gallon containers depending on the size of the property) and reiterated the expense involved with the program. He stated that providing an automated system and requiring that the residents pay the City back for the containers over a year, cuts the cost of going into an automated system by 30 percent. Mr. Niederhaus stated that they propose to educate the residents by first utilizing a door - hanger program on about 1,800 homes; they could probably negotiate the metal containers off the street; and they would come back to Council 60 to 90 days after the ordinance goes into affect to give a report on the response. Regarding amortization of costs, Mayor Noyes stated that the City discussed purchasing a mass quantity of the "perfect" containers, providing them to the public, and charging them for. it over, a three month period. He indicated that he likes this concept because the City would then have uniform containers. Mr. Niederhaus clarified that this was discussed when Council was considering going to the automated system. If there is a cost concern, Mayor Pro Tem Adams recommended extending the probation period to give people more time to save for new trash cans. Council Member Debay believed that an automated system is a great idea and has seen it work in other areas. She emphasized that this affects every household in the City and is a sensitive issue. She stated that door- hangers do not always work and suggested attaching a letter to the lids of the containers. Mr. Niederhaus indicated that they will also work with the real estate companies. He added that the problem with an automated system container is that they do not make them smaller than 60 gallons, which is a couple of inches too wide to go through a side gate and, therefore, there was no place to store these containers without doing some type of modification to the doors or gates. Noting that she has quite a few older community members in her District, Council Member Glover indicated that her mindset is to change the containers to simpler ones over a period of time and that she is not in favor of the City providing the containers. She asked what it would take to advise people who will be purchasing new containers to get City approved containers and asked what would be the implications of telling people the types of containers to purchase. Mr. Niederhaus indicated that they will try to cycle out the containers, possibly extend the replacement period to six months, and that there should be no implications. He reiterated the difficulty in reaching everyone because 40 percent of the owners are absentee owners and entails having a continuous program to stay on top of things. He added that the cost would be lowered if the older model containers were purchased. Council Member Glover stated that the City Volume 53 - Page 103 INDEX City of Newport Beach Study Session Minutes December 13, 1999 INDEX should conduct a public relations program to assist residents on what is the proper container for when they purchase new ones. Mr. Niederhaus reported that this issue will be coming back to Council on January 11, 2000. Jeff Lewis, 24091 Castilla Lane, Mission Viejo, 13 year employee in the refuse department, reported that some containers only last about six months because the wheels and handles fall off and the bottom wears out, and that they are also hard to handle since there is no way to hold onto them. He believed that residents probably cannot help purchasing the wrong containers because those are the ones that are constantly on sale. He expressed hope that, after the policy is adopted, the City would be able to contact the local hardware stores to ensure that the approved containers are in stock and noted that he cannot locate them at the local stores. 3. UPDATE OF GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT. General Plan Housing Element Assistant City Manager Wood reported that this is the second time they have (68) come to Council to discuss the Housing Element updates, that the deadline is approaching, and that they have answers to some of the questions that were brought up at the previous meeting. She indicated that they are looking for policy direction from Council. Ms. Wood indicated that the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) numbers are located on page 2 of the staff report. It shows that the City needs 456 new housing units, of which, over half are in the above- moderate income category (market rate) and will probably not need any assistance. However, she pointed out that the City still needs 222 units in the very low, low, and moderate income categories and would need some type of program to facilitate the development of those units. Ms. Wood reported that the City must also report what has been done to implement the policies of the previous element. This is the requirement from The Irvine Company for the market rate units they developed, pursuant to the CIOSA agreement, and the in -lieu housing fee that was collected from Ford for the One Ford Road project. She reported that, if all the units were developed, the City could meet all of the RHNA needs; however, without the satisfaction of those obligations and the use of the Ford money for a certain number of units, the City will need to look elsewhere to satisfy that need. She added that, even if the City is able to satisfy the current requirements, the City will have future affordable housing needs as new developments occur, as jobs increase in the City, and as affordable units lose their affordability restrictions. Ms. Wood stated that the staff report lists possible sites and are looking for Council's input. She indicated that The Irvine Company is interested in developing senior affordable housing on the Bayview Landing site and are asking that their requirement be at 15 percent of the market rate unit level (similar to Ford), as opposed to 20 percent. She asked if Council still wants to consider housing on the Newport Village site or whether that site should be looked at for other uses. She reported that discussions are being conducted with the Banning Ranch property owner to see what they may be Volume 53 -Page 104 City of Newport Beach Study Session Minutes December 13, 1999 INDEX willing to do relative to affordable housing. Council Member Debay stated that the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) instructed their lobbyist in Sacramento to look for someone to carry a bill that would extend the deadline to December 2000. She indicated that it is looking very good because HCD supports that. Council Member Glover believed that the City should move forward on this. In response to Council Member Glover's questions, Ms. Wood stated that very low, low, or moderate income housing could be built at Bayview Landing but this needs to be negotiated with The Irvine Company. She noted that senior housing is usually in the very low and low income range. Ms. Wood indicated that the City does have sites that could accommodate the 456 units and believed that the 254 above moderate income units could be satisfied within the Banning Ranch development and does not need as much City attention as the lower three income ranges. Regarding Bayview Landing, Council Member Glover noted that 120 to 240 units are being suggested and asked if this would need to go before the electorate if the Greenhght initiative passes. Ms. Wood stated that a General Plan Amendment may be required if there are more than 120 units, but reported that the site is currently zoned to accommodate 120 units. Council Member Ridgeway asked if there was any reason not to pursue just the 15 percent requirement as opposed to 20 percent. Ms. Wood stated that the implication would be that there would be fewer affordable units, but that this would be a reasonable thing to consider since that was the ratio that was used for the One Ford Road project. City Manager Bludau indicated that Council may also want to consider the 15 percent requirement for the very low, low, or moderate income categories, and the 20 percent for the above moderate income category. Mr. Bludau added that the City is going to look at revising some portions of the Housing Element in the coming calendar year and that one thing that will be looked at is developing a stronger policy about when to accept in -lieu fees. He believed that Council may want to tighten the requirements on a case -by -case basis and added that this would get the developers, rather than the City, to provide housing since the City is not in the development business. Council discussed the questions posed in the conclusion of the staff report: I. Should the Newport Village site be considered for affordable housing? Council Member Ridgeway believed that Newport Village should be used for affordable housing. In light of the fact that there are conflicting demands on that site, he believed it would be irresponsible not to at least write in some type of consideration on it and noted that the CIOSA agreement allows for affordable housing. Regarding the regular meeting report about the . Cultural Center, he stated that this was not incorporated into the report and that this is an error. Volume 53 - Page 105 City of Newport Beach Study Session Minutes December 13, 1999 INDEX Mayor Pro Tem Adams expressed the opinion that the Newport Village site is not a suitable site for housing and that he would not be supportive of affordable housing on the site. 2. Should the City consider both new construction and rehabilitation projects to provide affordable housing? Ms. Wood indicated that the City gets approached regularly by developers who see existing apartment projects or mobile home parks that could benefit from rehabilitation. The developers ask if there is a possibility of using some of the City's Ford in -lieu fee or some of the Community Development Block Grant money to assist and make those projects financially feasible. She noted that rehabilitated units, under current State law, do not count against the RHNA goal even if they are restricted for a certain number of years for lower income people. Council Member Glover stated that she prefers new construction. Council Member Ridgeway encouraged new construction, believing that the City can get more units. He stated that senior affordable housing should be considered at all levels and would be very appropriate in light of the aging population in the City. 3. I-Iow much affordable housing should the City require of the Banning Ranch development? Should the requirement apply to the entire project or just the City area? Mayor Noyes stated that it sounds like the Banning Ranch development could provide the 254 above moderate income units. Ms. Wood believed that they would automatically do that if their development was approved. She reported that they are willing to meet the City's requirement in the City's portion of the project. The City has talked with them about whether they would be willing to meet the City's General Plan goals in the entire project, including the area that is now in the unincorporated County area. She indicated that there is some willingness on their part and that they will probably be looking for some form of assistance. Council Member Debay believed that the County wants to take the RHNA affordable housing credit from the sites that are not presently in the City and are being processed through the County. She suggested that the City negotiate with the County, during annexation talks, so that the City can count those affordable housing units toward its requirement. She indicated that she talked with Taylor Woodrow about how marketable senior housing is in the City, especially when people are looking for a wonderful place to house their parents that is also close by and managed properly. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Adams' question, Ms. Wood reported that Banning Ranch is proposing 821 units in the City. In response to Mayor Noyes' question regarding the Downcoast's impact if the City annexes this area, Ms. Wood reported that this has already been . determined since an affordable housing implementation plan was made a part of the County's development agreement. Volume 53 - Page 106 City of Newport Beach Study Session Minutes December 13, 1999 4. Should the City accept 15 percent of the 861 market rate units as satisfying the CIOSA affordable housing obligation? Council Member Ridgeway reiterated that he thought 15 percent was appropriate. 5. Is Bayview Landing an appropriate site for senior affordable housing? Mayor Noyes believed that there is some consensus on this. He noted that it is already entitled and that he is in favor of having senior affordable housing at Bayview Landing. In response to Council Member Debay's question, Ms. Wood stated that The Irvine Company has not indicated who a partner for the project would be, but that the partner would be responsible for the construction rather than giving the site to the City and leaving the City with the construction responsibility. Council Member Ridgeway stated that it is not inconceivable that the Irvine Community Properties Apartment Complex for the Elderly might be on that site. (See additional comments regarding senior affordable housing made at the December 13, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting by H. Ross Miller during Public Comments which were incorporated by reference by Council Member . Ridgeway.) 4. BALBOA VILLAGE PEDESTRIAN AND STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PLAN. Ron Baers, Planning and Urban Design Resources, stated that this process started in May and had three purposes: to coordinate the planning efforts of pier parking, the Village, and the Balboa Boulevard beautification which all affects the Balboa Village; to enhance the pedestrian environment between the beach and the bay and between the pier parking lot and the Balboa Village businesses; and to enhance the business environment by making it more pedestrian- friendly and providing close and convenient parking for residents and visitors. He stated that a group of Council members and staff toured coastal villages between here and Manhattan Beach to look at the different improvement programs and to use those as a reference. Mr. Baers indicated that it was determined that sidewalk widening is a key element. He reported that the sidewalks on Balboa Boulevard (between Adams Street and A Street, with the primary emphasis between Main and Palm Streets) and the sidewalks on Washington Avenue (between the pier lot and Balboa Boulevard) are substandard and vary in width from 3 to 4.5 feet. He pointed out that 51 parking stalls will be eliminated if the sidewalks are widened but that partial replacement of these spaces will occur in the redesign of the pier parking lot. Additionally, he reported that there is an opportunity to increase the number of parking stalls on Bay Avenue (between Main and Palm Streets), and it is suggested that diagonal parking spaces be installed on Balboa Boulevard (from Adams Street to Palm Street, and on Main Street to A Street). Mr. Baers reported that these alternatives were reviewed by various community organizations and City staff, and that the drawings are the result of the studies that led to Alternatives A and B. Volume 53 - Page 107 INDEX Balboa Village Pedestrian and Streetscape Improvement Plan (68) City of Newport Beach Study Session Minutes December 13, 1999 INDEX Mr. Baers showed the location of the Village and the surrounding area. He stated that Alternative A creates a series of diagonal parking stalls between A Street and Main Street. He indicated that they are also considering introducing a turning lane into the Balboa Pier parking lot and widening a portion of Balboa Boulevard to 14 feet. Mr. Beers also discussed possible turning options out of the Village and the possibility of linking the pier lot and the Village to create attractive pedestrian walkways which would conveniently take people from their vehicles directly into the Village. He explained that this link can be done by widening the sidewalk and carrying the beam into the parking lot on one side of Washington Avenue and Palm Street, and by enhancing the connection on Main Street. This also gives an opportunity to plant more trees and have room for a pedestrian walkway. Regarding Bay Street, Mr. Baers indicated that the idea was to introduce diagonal parking along the north side and maintain a 14 foot through lane. He stated that there is an assumption that the lot behind Balboa Market would eventually be used for public parking and reported that this is also considered in the alternative. He reported that there is a consideration to change Washington Avenue (from Balboa Boulevard to Edgewater) into a pedestrian street with only emergency and delivery vehicle access. Mr. Baers indicated that Alternative B deals with the possibility that no diagonal parking can exist on Balboa Boulevard due to its narrowness. He reported that they looked at changing the parking configuration to parallel parking where feasible between Main Street and Adams Street. He also . reported that the difference between the alternatives includes eliminating the skewing that occurs on the street; reconfiguring the parking on the south side of Bay Street, relocating the public toilets, increasing the amount of parking in some areas, and revising the Palm Street parking lot. He stated that, with the elimination of parking on Balboa Boulevard, the City would end up with anywhere from a net loss of two parking spaces to a net gain of about three spaces. He believed that the net loss could be made up in the gains that would be achieved in the pier parking lot. Mr. Baers believed that the entry to the Balboa Pier could be greatly enhanced, noting that it could become a very important gathering space and is a historic spot in the Village. He suggested taking a look at the 8th Street parking lot exit that is currently closed off, recognize the opportunity for outdoor concerts and upgrade the band shell so it could support that type of activity, and reconfigure the walkways. Mr. Baers discussed alternative paving materials. He stated that interlocking pavers, which are currently used at the intersection of Balboa Boulevard and Main Street, come in a variety of patterns and colors, and are widely used in commercial retail and street repaving projects. He indicated that enhanced concrete can also be used and varies from a room -finish concrete with an integral color to an enhanced finish in which decorative materials can be embedded into the concrete. He reported that pavers average about $8.50 (installed) and enhanced concrete costs $6 to $11. He noted that the price differences are reflected in the cost estimate. Mr. Baers noted that the City has an approved vendor (TimberForm) for street furniture. He showed and discussed various ideas for benches, Volume 53 - Page 108 E City of Newport Beach Study Session Minutes December 13, 1999 planters, trash receptacles, and bike racks, and added that street lighting and public art were also considered. He stated that the Village currently has no theme or consistency, but indicated that achieving a light look by using rounded forms and see- through materials would help. Mr. Baers noted that the Village and the surrounding area has a wide variety of trees but that it was premature to pick species at this time. He indicated that they have worked with staff on a concept to maintain the Palm Tree theme along the edges of the Village and introduce some type of canopy tree within the Village. The decision on which tree to use on Balboa Boulevard will be postponed until tree alternatives can be evaluated. Mr. Baers concluded with a depiction of the Village's improvements if there were 14 foot wide sidewalks aligned with trees. Ms. Wood reported that the staff report includes a cost estimate which totals about $3.2 million. She indicated that they have looked at funding sources (Community Development Block Grant, Off Street Parking Fund, and Neighborhood Enhancement Reserve Fund) and that this is very similar to the Balboa Peninsula Planning Study brought before Council a few years ago. She stated that the Neighborhood Enhancement Reserve was instituted by Council shortly after they received the Balboa Peninsula Planning Study and is a way to provide more flexibility on how parking revenues can be used for peninsula improvements. She reported that the City could also conduct these improvements by getting a Section. 108 loan, which is an advance on the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds; however, doing this would limit other activities for a period of time that could be accomplished by using these grants. In response to Mayor Noyes' question, Associate Planner Trimble reported that the City has a portion of the CDBG Funds that is not allocated to other programs. He reassured that the City would have funds available for other programs even if it decides to pay the loan off in 20 years. In response to Council Member Glover's questions, Mr. Baers clarified that Alternative A is a complete set of recommendations on Village enhancements and Alternative B has four differences. He confirmed that Alternative A has more diagonal parking and Alternative B only has diagonal parking on Bay Street. Council Member Glover stated that she likes the concept of diagonal parking, believing that it totally changes how one feels about an area and it gives an area a more hometown feeling. She indicated that she would like to see Alternative A happen and hopefully negotiate for more diagonal parking. Mr. Baers stated that there were interesting discussions about diagonal parking and that the various ideas came from a number of sources. He indicated that there were concerns about Washington Avenue being converted into a pedestrian - friendly street because of the emergency vehicle access, but that was resolved. Mr. Basra stated that the concept of lining Bal Harbor Liquor Store's sidewalk with trees and moving their entry so it goes into the existing alley is being considered because the store is a primary entry monument into Balboa Village and would enhance the entry experience. Council Member Glover believed that it is important that, when using a professional, the proposal not steer too far from the professional's ideas and that these ideas remain the strongest element. Volume 53 - Page 109 INDEX City of Newport Beach Study Session Minutes December 13, 1999 INDEX Council Member Glover stated that she likes the concept of the pedestrian street not having a curb. Mr. Baers stated that he would like to see the same happen on Main Street; however, it would require that the drainage problem be solved. He indicated that a five foot passage for pedestrian movement and about four feet for curbside utility space, which includes all plantings, will be allowed when the sidewalks are widened to 14 feet. Additionally, dining space and space to display merchandise will be made available. He noted that the spacing for the trees is for budgetary purposes and that they used the tree figures given to them by the City. Mr. Baers stated that the concept of a trellis, clock tower, seating area, or planter is being considered at key intersections where space is available in order to beautify the corners. Council Member Glover added that the concept of having a turn- around prior to entering the residential area is also a smart idea. Regarding the funding, Council Member Glover emphasized her opposition to borrowing money, stating that the money should be paid off much earlier than 20 years if the City needs to borrow money to do the project. Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked what contingency was used for the cost estimate and what assumptions were used for the soft costs. Mr. Baers stated that this was a material takeoff and budget estimate, not a full construction estimate, and does not include the general contractor overheads, any contingencies, or drainage improvements. Mayor Pro Tem Adams took issue and asked why Council is even looking at this since the estimate gives a radically distorted view of the project. He believed that this would actually be a $4.5 million project and suggested that Council receive a true cost estimate before any discussions about funding take place. Mr. Baers stated that there are overlapping projects in the area which complicates the estimating process. Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked Mr. Baers how he got through the storeowners' objections to having canopy trees and that type of density blocking their signs and store windows. Mr. Baers stated that it depends on the selection of tree, insulation, and care during the first five years of growth. Mayor Pro Tem Adams stated that he is very supportive of the project, but cautioned Council about selecting materials. He indicated that, in his experience, the project will look cheap and be more of a detractor than the existing condition if the project is done using stamp pattern concrete and integral color concrete. He emphasized that this will be an investment that lasts 50 to 75 years and believed that materials that endure should be used. Council Member Ridgeway expressed the opinion that Mr. Baers has done a good job to present a quality rehabilitation in a fairly short period of time and concurred with Mr. Baers' comments about the overlapping projects. Regarding the Balboa Pier parking lot, he felt that an inviting, pedestrian element is created since there is currently no pier plaza. He stated that a parking management plan will be coming before Council in January and that tonight's study session is intended to look at unit costs, noting that Mayor Pro Tem Adams is correct in stating that there are no soft costs incorporated in the cost estimate. He believed that general soft costs do need to be incorporated in the estimate and indicated that he does not mind borrowing money as long as the City can identify a long term revenue source. Volume 53 - Page 110 9 i E City of Newport Beach Study Session Minutes December 13, 1999 Council Member Ridgeway stated that he met with Mr. Baers on numerous occasions and did dispute the spacing and type of tree to be used on Balboa Boulevard. He expressed the opinion that the Performing Arts Foundation, the Balboa Merchants and Owners Association, and many others have reviewed this and want to see the project move forward, emphasizing that the area is in dire need of help. Mayor Pro Tem Adams stated that if staff will be bringing this back, the cost estimate should include a 20 to 30 percent contingency, soft costs which are about 25 to 30 percent of construction, and long term maintenance costs. Virginia Herberts, representing the Balboa Peninsula Point Association, expressed their support of Mr. Baers and indicated that they like his beautiful plan. She suggested changing the parking limit near the businesses to short term parking since the construction has decreased the streets to two lanes with no available parking. Council Member Ridgeway stated that short term parking is being considered in the parking management plan. Curt Herberts expressed the opinion that this is a great plan and that he cannot think of anything else that would help the Village improve more. He indicated that the sidewalks are falling apart and the streets are not much better. He expressed concern relative to drainage and emphasized that something needs to be done about this. He added that all the water from the ocean front parking lot runs into the bay when there is a big storm. Bob Black, Balboa Pavilion and member of the Balboa Merchants and Owners Association, stated that they have worked with Mr. Baers for quite some time and that Council received correspondence from the Association which expressed their support of the plan. He stated that there are a lot of things they would like to see done because the area needs it, but they are disheartened by the cost. He expressed hope that this can be pulled together to make it happen. Bill Reyn, Balboa Performing Arts Theater, stated that they have supported Mr. Baer's goals and have followed the entire planning process. He expressed the opinion that making a pedestrian-friendly access into the commercial core of Balboa Village is exactly what Mr. Baer accomplished and that either alternative is viable. Council Member Ridgeway believed that Council should be looking at everything south of Balboa Boulevard to the parking lot as a phase to the project. He concurred that there is a number of things that need to be done in that area whether the City moves forward on Mr. Baer's plan or not, and that the City now has an integrated plan with themes. Council Member Glover emphasized that she does not want to support the project if a quality project is not going to be done. She requested a meeting with Mr. Baers to review the products that are being recommended. Council Member Debay expressed her support of the proposal and agreed with Council Member Glover's comments about diagonal parking. In response to her questions regarding funding and phasing the project, Council Volume 53 - Page 111 `�� City of Newport Beach Study Session Minutes December 13, 1999 Member Ridgeway stated that he in favor of doing the project in phases but noted that maybe a five year timeframe needs to be set. Council Member Ridgeway believed that, if the City will be making this type of investment, the business improvement districts also need to be making an investment into capital improvements and long term maintenance. He emphasized that they cannot expect the City to make this type of investment using City funds and riot make some self improvements themselves. Mayor Noyes stated that he would like to see some type of public relations campaign occur that would attract and keep new and upscale businesses. PUBLIC COMMENTS —None. ADJOURNMENT — 6:00 p.m. The agenda for the Study Session was posted on December 8, 1999, at 3:30 p.m. on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. City Clerk Recording Secretary Mayor Volume 53 - Page 112 INDEX 0 40 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Minutes Regular Meeting DRAFIr December 13, 1999 - 7:00 p.m. INDEX - 4:00 p.m. [Refer to separate minutes] CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 p.m CLOSED SESSION REPORT PRESENTED - None. RECESSED AND RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL Present: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Absent: None Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Pro Tem Adams. Invocation by Pastor Leon Sikes, Lighthouse Coastal Community Church. Presentation of Taste of Newport Proceeds by Richard Luehrs. Mr. Luehrs introduced Lula Halfacre, Chairman of the Board of the Newport Chamber of Commerce, and Joe Parker, Chairman of the 11th Annual Taste of Newport. Mr. Parker stated that the Taste of Newport is a Citywide event and has grown every year. He added that it provides the City with over $300,000 of advertising and supports the local restaurants, which represent one of the largest sales tax bases in the City. Ms. Halfacre, Mr. Luehrs and Mr. Parker presented checks, totaling $21,000, to The Times Orange County local charities and non - profit organizations which included the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, Orange Coast College Foundation for the Nautical Library, Environmental Nature Center, Balboa Theatre Foundation, Share Our Selves (SOS), Leadership Tomorrow and Newport Harbor High School Culinary Arts Academy. Council Member O'Neil stated that he used to be Chairman of the Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce. He acknowledged the donations given by the Taste of Newport and the success of the event. Mr. Luehrs announced the Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade, to be held December 17th through December 23M. He said that approximately one million people are expected to enjoy the event. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON - DISCUSSION ITEM): • Council Member O'Neil thanked and recognized Council Member Thomson for his service as Mayor Pro Tern during Council Member O'Neil's year as Mayor. He acknowledged the excellent job done by Council Member Thomson when Volume 53 - Page 113 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 filling in for him throughout the year. • Council Member Ridgeway announced the attendance of several Newport Harbor High School students, observing the meeting for Mr. Blustone's American Democracy class. • Council Member Debay requested that the Public Works Department provide the City Council with an update regarding the 191h Street bridge. She specifically asked that the report include the status of OCTA (Orange County Transportation Authority) in regards to the environmental impact report. • Council Member Glover stated that the Mariners Mile Business Association sent a letter to the City Manager regarding the U.S. Post Office distribution center. She requested that a response be sent to them, and added that this might also be a possible Study Session item with the postal service. • Council Member Glover requested that a resolution of intention be prepared to amend the Old Newport Boulevard Specific Plan to add requirements for landscape parkway strips between the curb and sidewalk when a site is developed or redeveloped. • Council Member Thomson requested that an oral report be presented regarding the status of Bonita Canyon Sports Park. He suggested that this could be done at the City Council's meeting of January 25, 2000, and should include the progress made to date, the status of the bonds and how the planning is coming along. • Council Member Thomson congratulated the Newport Harbor High School football team on winning all CIF for Southern California. He acknowledged and recognized the accomplishment. • Mayor Noyes announced the Friends of the Library used book sale, and stated that contributions of used books can be taken to the library. • Mayor Noyes requested that the City Council meeting of January 11, 2000, include the reappointment of the City Council redistricting committee. CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF MINUTES /ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 22, 1999. Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written and order filed. 2. READING OF ORDINANCES AND full of all ordinances and resolutions Clerk to read by title only. RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION RESOLUTIONS. Waive reading in under consideration, and direct City AD HOC HARBOR COMMITTEE. Adopt Resolution No. 99 -81 extending Volume 53 - Page 114 INDEX Res 99 -81 /Ad Hoc 0 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes . December 13, 1999 INDEX the tenure of the Ad Hoc Harbor Committee until March 31, 2000. Harbor Committee (24) CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS 4. AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF NONSTANDARD Encroachment IMPROVEMENTS IN CORONA DEL MAR PLAZA LOCATED AT 882 Agreement AVOCADO AVENUE (PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP 90 -361 AS Corona del Mar RECORDED IN BOOK 270, PAGES 15 THROUGH 18 INCLUSIVELY Plaza OF PARCEL MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE (65) COUNTY). 1) Approve an agreement for non - standard improvements over portions of Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 90 -361 as recorded in Book 270, pages 15 through 18 inclusively of Parcel maps in the Office of the County of Orange County; 2) authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the agreement; and 3) authorize and direct the City Clerk to have the agreement recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 5. APPROVAL OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR BAYSIDE DRIVE C- 3198/Bayside Drive STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (C- 3198). Approve the Storm Drain Negative Declaration for the Bayside Drive Storm Drain Improvements. Negative Declaration (38) 6. 1999 -2000 SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER REPLACEMENT C -3286 (C -3286) - COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE. 1) Accept the work; 1999 -2000 Sidewalk, 2) authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion; and 3) authorize Curb &Gutter the City Clerk to release the bonds 35 days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance with applicable portions of the Civil Code. (38) . 7. SAN JOAQUIN HILLS ROAD REHABILITATION (C -3170) - C -3170 COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE. 1) Accept the work for San Joaquin BA -028 Hills Road from Jamboree Road to MacArthur Boulevard [FHWA Project No. San Joaquin Hills STPLMA- 5151 - (008)1 and for San Joaquin Hills Road from MacArthur Road Rehabilitation Boulevard to Marguerite Avenue [FHWA Project No. STPLMA- 5151 - (009)]; (38/40) 2) authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for both federal projects; 3) authorize the City Clerk to release the bonds for both federal projects 35 days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance with applicable portions of the Civil Code; and 4) authorize a budget amendment (BA -028) to transfer $33,442.37 from Gas Tax Account No. 7181- C5100396 STPLMA- 5151 -(008) into Account No. 7181- C5100494 STPLMA- 5151 - (009). 8. CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH MUNICIPAL REVENUE C -3323 ADVISORS. Approve an agreement between the City of Newport Beach Municipal Revenue and Municipal Revenue Advisors for services to enhance City revenue. Advisors (38) 9. Item removed from the Consent Calendar by Council Member Glover. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS 10. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 9, 1999. Planning Commission Receive and file. (68) 11. AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION CODE (TITLE 19). Approve Budget C -3324 Volume 53 - Page 115 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 Amendment (BA -023) in the amount of $17,850, and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Lawrence Associates for the preparation of a comprehensive amendment to the Subdivision Code. 12. PURCHASE OF STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY ALONG THE NEWPORT BOULEVARD FRONTAGE OF 3000 NEWPORT BOULEVARD NEEDED FOR THE WIDENING OF NEWPORT BOULEVARD. 1) Approve the purchase of the property along Newport Boulevard at 30th Street adjacent to 3000 Newport Boulevard for $8,327.20 from Thomas Blurock; and 2) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the acceptance of a grant deed transferring the property to the City. 13. APPLICATION BY ROBERT FREED TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITIONAL CURB CUT AT 4309 SEASHORE DRIVE IN WEST NEWPORT. Approve application for an Encroachment Permit to construct a curb cut. 14. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION REGARDING INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING. Receive and file. 15. Item removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Pro Tern Adams. 16. Item removed from the Consent Calendar by Council Member Thomson. 17. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR TO THE COUNCIL /CITIZENS AD HOC COMMITTEES, THE JOINT GOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEES, AND THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEES. Confirm the following appointments as recommended by the Mayor: I. COUNCIL /CITIZENS AD HOC COMMITTEES A. Aviation Committee 1. Mayor Pro Tern Adams 2. Council Member Glover 3. City Manager or designee 4. City Attorney or designee 5. Current president or designee of Airport Working Group B. Ad Hoc Committee to Promote the Revitalization of the Balboa Peninsula (PROP) 1. Council Member Ridgeway 2. Council Member Debay 3. Mayor Noyes C. City - School Ad Hoc Committee 1. Council Member Debay Volume 53 - Page 116 INDEX BA -023 Subdivision Code (38/40) Grant Deed 3000 Newport Boulevard Street Right -of -Way (73) Encroachment Permit 4309 Seashore Drive (65) Infrastructure Funding Legislation (48) Committee Appointments by Mayor (24/54/61) E • 0 • 0 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 2. Council Member Glover 3. Council Member Ridgeway 4. City Manager D. Economic Development Committee 1. Council Member O'Neil 2. Council Member Ridgeway 3. Mayor Noyes 4. Planning Commissioner Selich 5. EQAC Chairman McDaniel 6. Chairman - Planning Commissioner Selich E. Oil and Gas Field Operations Committee 1. Council Member Debay 2. Council Member Ridgeway 3. Public Works Director 4. Public Works Dept. Utilities Division Manager F. Ad Hoc City Council Airport Issues Committee 1. Mayor Noyes 2. Council Member Glover 3. Mayor Pro Tem Adams G. Ad Hoc Committee on Resort Tax Policies 1. Council Member Thomson 2. Council Member Ridgeway 3. Mayor Noyes II. REPRESENTATIVES TO JOINT GOVERNMENTAL A. Growth Management Area 8 Representative 1. Council Member O'Neil B. Hazardous Waste Material - Joint Powers Authorit 1. Council Member Thomson C. Inter -City Liaison Committee 1. Council Member Thomson 2. Council Member Glover (Alt.) 3. City Manager D. Joint Committee for the Evaluation and Implementation of the Upper Newport Bay Cooperative Agreement Volume 53 - Page 117 INDEX City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 E. F G. H. I. M K. L. I-kqj 1. Council Member Glover 2. Mayor Pro Tem Adams (Alt.) League of California Cities /Orange County Division 1. Mayor Noyes 2. Council Member O'Neil (Alt.) Orange County Coastal Coalition 1. Mayor Noyes Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG)* 1. Council Member Debay 2. Council Member Glover Orange County Homeless Coalition (Affordable Housing) 1. Mayor Pro Tem Adams 2. Planning Staff Christy Teague Orange County Housing Commission - Advisory Committee 1. Planning Staff Christy Teague 2. Planning Staff Patty Temple (Alt.) Orange County Regional Airport Authority (OCRAA) 1. Mayor Pro Tem Adams 2. Council Member Glover (Alt.) 3. Deputy City Manager Consolidated Sanitation District of Orange County (CSDOC) 1. Council Member Debay 2. Council Member Thomson (Alt.) Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Corridor Elected Officials Committee 1. Council Member Thomson 2. Mayor Pro Tem Adams (Alt.) Orange County Vector Control District Board of Trustees 1. Council Member Thomson Volume 53 - Page 118 INDEX • E 0 • City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 III. N. Santa Ana River Crossing (SARX) Study Policy Advisory Committee 1. Council Member Debay 2. Mayor Pro Tem Adams (Alt.) O. Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency 1. Council Member Debay 2. Council Member Glover P. San Joaguin Hills Transportation Corridor Joint Powers Agency Board of Directors 1. Council Member O'Neil 2. Council Member Thomson (Alt.) Q. Southern California Association of Governments S( CAG) 1. Council Member Debay R. SR73 /SR55/I -405 Freeways Confluence Policy Committee 1. Mayor Pro Tem Adams A. Environmental Quay Affairs 1. Mayor Noyes 2. Council Member Thomson B. Harbor Quality 1. Council Member Glover 2. Council Member Ridgeway C. Youth Council 1. Council Member Ridgeway (Liaison) 2. Recreation Manager (Community Services Staff) 18. BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR SIGNATURE VERIFICATION. Approve BA -024 not to exceed $18,000 for the verification of the signatures on the Greenlight initiative petition and authorize the City Clerk to contract with the County of Orange to provide this service. 19. BUDGET AMENDMENT TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATE A GIFT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,160 FROM THE Volume 53 - Page 119 INDEX BA -024 Greenlight Initiative (39/40) j BA -025 Library Materials City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 INDEX COTTON FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE LIBRARY MATERIALS. Donation Approve BA -025. (40150) 20. Item removed from the Consent Calendar by Council Member Glover. 21. BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $45,000 FOR BA -027 STRUCTURAL AND SAFETY REPAIRS OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services FACILITIES. Approve BA -027. Facility Repairs (40/62) 22. Item removed from the Consent Calendar by Council Member Glover. 23. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FROM NEWPORT BEACH FILM Film Festival FESTIVAL. Endorse the Newport Beach Film Festival and allocate $7,000 Economic Development from Economic Development capital account for start -up costs. (68) S34. STREET TREE REDESIGNATION. Overturn the decision of the Parks, Street Tree Beaches, and Recreation Commission of December 7, 1999 and approve a Designation change of designated street tree on Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, from the Marine Avenue Desert Gum tree to the Lemon Gum tree. (62) Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Adams to approve the Consent Calendar, except for those items removed (9, 15, 16, 20 and 22). The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None Motion by Council Member O'Neil to continue Item #30 indefinitely. Council Member Ridgeway asked why the item was being continued. City Manager Bludau stated that it was at the verbal request of Jim Wood, and that a reason was not given. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: Ridgeway Absent: None ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 9. AMENDMENT TO DESIGN REQUIREMENTS OF BALBOA C -3248 THEATER LEASE (C- 3248). Balboa Theatre Lease In response to Council Member Glover's question, Assistant City Manager (38) • Wood stated that the Balboa Theater is on the City's local list of sites of Volume 53 - Page 120 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 historical or architectural significance. She added that the requirement to be in substantial compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's guidelines is part of the lease agreement between the City and the Balboa Performing Arts Theater Foundation. Council Member Glover further confirmed that it would be the City that would enforce compliance with the agreement, not the Secretary of the Interior. Assistant City Manager Wood added that the lease provides for the City's Ad Hoc Committee to Promote the Revitalization of the Balboa Peninsula (PROP) to review the plans for the required improvements, and that PROP uses the Secretary of the Interior's guidelines as well as the City's criterion to provide a first class community theater. Assistant City Manager Wood stated that PROP has the final review authority to authorize the design plans, but that there is also a provision for appeal to the City Council in the agreement. She confirmed for Council Member Glover that she is unaware of any other instances where an ad hoc committee serves as an oversight committee. Mayor Pro Tem Adams stated that he recently saw a presentation on the conceptual plans for the Balboa Theater. He said that he was impressed with the plans and suggested that the presentation should maybe be made to the City Council at a future Study Session. Council Member Ridgeway agreed and felt that the Foundation would welcome the opportunity. He stated. that such a presentation to the City Council should be for informational purposes only and not interfere with PROP's authority. Mayor Pro Tem Adams confirmed that the presentation would be for information only and he agreed that a regular meeting would be appropriate also. Motion by Council Member O'Neil to approve amendment applying historic guidelines only to exterior improvements. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Ridgeway, Debay, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None 15. EASTBLUFF SCHOOL TRAFFIC. Mayor Pro Tem Adams stated that he has been contacted by concerned parents about safe routes to the Eastbluff School. He stated that the Public Works Department has been studying the issue and is close to making some recommendations. Transportation/Development Services Manager Edmonston stated that staff began working with the school district before the school opened on signage, • parking lot layouts and circulation. He said they have since monitored the level of activity and met with representatives of the PTA. He stated that they have embarked on a process of working with the school community to Volume 58 - Page 121 INDEX Eastbluff School Traffic (85) City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 16. identify the paths that children are using to get to school and which ones should be recommended. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Adams to direct staff to continue working with the Eastbluff School community to develop a "Suggested Routes to School" program. The motion carried by the following roll call vote Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Ridgeway, Debay, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON POLE REPLACEMENT ALONG SAN JOAQUIN HILLS ROAD. Council Member Thomson stated that he has received a number of complaints from people in the Spyglass area because suddenly the Edison poles and wires are ten feet higher. He said that Edison is willing to reduce the height of the poles but when the higher poles are needed in five years, Edison ratepayers will pay for the cost of the additional replacement. Council Member Thomson asked which ratepayers would pay for the replacement and suggested that the process for undergrounding the poles should possibly begin now. He. added that the cost of undergrounding should be borne not only by those that will benefit from the removal of the poles, but also by those that use the electricity. Council Member Ridgeway stated his understanding that Council Member Thomson was asking that no action be taken on the poles for the next five years, but that the project be identified as a potential 20A project under Edison's funds for community lines. Motion by Council Member Thomson to request that Southern California Edison take no action on the poles for the next five years other than to cut off the tops of the new poles to the height of the old poles, to identify the project as a possible 20A project in the future under Southern California Edison's community lines and to have the process for undergrounding of the poles begin as soon as possible. Council Member Ridgeway stated that the 20A funds are committed until 2001, but approximately $330,000 per year should then be available. He stated his support of Council Member Thomson's motion. H. Ross Miller, 1627 Bay Cliff Circle, Spyglass Ridge Community Association, agreed with Council Member Thomson that the new higher poles are a disgrace. He stated that some people in his area think that the poles were moved because of a problem with the placement of plants by the Harbor Day School in a location where Edison power poles were located. He asked for an update on the plans for the school building. Council Member Thomson reported that plans have been worked out Volume 53 - Page 122 INDEX Edison Pole Replacement (89) 0 0 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 INDEX between the City and Harbor Day School to place large trees next to the building, using an Edison right -of -way easement. He added that there is no relationship between this easement and the new higher poles. He stated his confidence that Mr. Miller and others in the area will be happy with the changes planned for Harbor Day School. Council. Member Ridgeway confirmed with Council Member Thomson that his motion does not approve the use of the 20A funds. Council Member Thomson agreed and stated that the actual commitment would have to be made separately at a later date. The motion carried by the following roll call vote Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Ridgeway, Debay, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None 20. BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER MONEY ($12,000) FROM RESERVES PER COUNCIL POLICY AND APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO PURCHASE ONE SAILBOAT, BUY REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR OTHER SAILBOATS AND SABOTS AND CONSTRUCT A NEW SABOT SAILBOAT RACK. Council Member Thomson announced and suggested that owners of Lido 14's might want to donate their sailboats to the City. Mayor Pro Tem. Adams confirmed with City Manager Bludau that the money is coming from recreational program fees through a specific reserve account that has been set aside. Tom Hyans, 217 191h Street, stated that the beach between 19th and 16th Streets has been; and continues to be, a great place for sailing lessons. He stated that the problem with the proposed facility is the construction of boat racks at 18th Street. He said similar areas are abused and are not taken care of. He suggested an area on 19th Street that might be a better location and already has a storage facility. Mr. Hyans stated that he wrote these comments to the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission. He concluded by requesting that the storage areas be policed and cleaned -up on a daily basis. Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to approve Budget Amendment (BA -026). Council Member Ridgeway stated that General Services Director Niederhaus has agreed to check the storage facility at 19th Street to determine if there is room for twelve sabots in the building. He added that he agreed with Mr. Hyans that the Community Services Department does need to take better care of the beach storage areas. Council Member Ridgeway stated his agreement with Council Member Thomson's announcement to have anyone with Lido 14's or sabots available for donation to contact the Community Services Department. Volume 53 - Page 123 BA -026 Sabot Sailboats Purchase (40/62) City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 22. Mayor Noyes stated his concern that Mr. Hyans letter to the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission was not included in the current staff report. City Manager Bludau stated that the item was for approval of the budget amendment only, and did not discuss the location of the new boat rack. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Ridgeway, Debay, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None WATER QUALITY EDUCATION PLAN -WEST NEWPORT & MORE. Council Member Ridgeway stated that on January 11, 1999, the City Council approved the development of a program to educate people about feeding birds. Deputy City Manager Kiff stated that on January 11, 1999, the City Council considered an ordinance that would have prohibited the public from feeding ducks but, instead, requested that the Harbor Quality Committee develop an education program. Deputy City Manager Mff stated that the staff report includes the package of materials approved by the Harbor Quality Committee at its recent meeting. These items were displayed on the overhead and included a letter from the Harbor Quality Citizens Advisory Committee to primarily West Newport residents that would be sent with a proposed sign that would be displayed near the water on existing sign poles and an article on gull problems. Finally, Deputy City Manager Kiff displayed an insert that would be included with the City's water bills. He said the information pieces do not blame the ducks for the pollution problem in the bay water, but are an attempt to educate people to not feed them to see if it will help the problem. Council Member Debay complimented the proposal and asked that Deputy City Manager Kiff include the staff report and attachments in the agenda packet for the January meeting of the West Newport Committee. Council Member Debay stated that the Orange County Sanitation District is looking into ultraviolet treatment of some of the storm drains, and that she would get that information to Deputy City Manager Kiff when it becomes available. Council Member Glover commented on the suggestion in the letter to West Newport residents that they use the car wash, as one of the ways to improve bay water quality. She stated that some people won't take their cars to the car wash due to the cost. She added that there is a new product on the market that allows an individual to use very little water when washing their car and she suggested that this be looked into further. Deputy City Manager stated that he would follow -up with the suggestion, and knows that not everyone will stop washing their cars on their own. Volume 53 - Page 124 INDEX Water Quality Education Plan (51) 0 0 0 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 INDEX Motion by Council Member Rideewav to direct City staff to: 1) mail the memorandum from the Harbor Quality Committee (along with article on "Gull Trouble" and diagram of sign) to West Newport and Newport Island residents; 2) post beach areas currently posted in West Newport with sign; 3) include information similar to that which is on the sign within the City's water bills; and 4) report back to the Harbor Quality Committee and to the City Council on any progress after nine months. Council Member Ridgeway commented that he is Chairman of the Harbor Quality Committee and that at a recent meeting, it was asked how many of the members knew that Newport is a no discharge bay, meaning that soap cannot be used to wash cars when that water would run into the bay. He said that half of the committee answered the question incorrectly and it points to the lack of education on the subject. Charles Griffin, 732 Bison Avenue, stated that the signs should also be posted on the north shore of Balboa Island, where there is also a problem with people feeding the ducks. The mot Ayes: Noes: Abstain Absent: ion carried by the following roll call vote: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Ridgeway, Debay; O'Neil;, Mayor Noyes None None None PUBLIC COMMENTS Tim Quinn, 1326 Hampshire Circle, Newport Dunes Resort, advised the City Council and the public that the Newport Dunes Resort will be hosting a fireworks show on New Year's Eve. He stated that the show will start promptly at midnight and last approximately fifteen minutes. He added that letters will be sent to area residents, as well as the Daily Pilot newspaper. Mayor Noyes stated that the City issued a permit for the fireworks show because of the magnitude of the millennium new year. He also thanked the Newport Dunes Resort for putting on such a spectacular event. Council Member Debay announced that the City of Costa Mesa has approved the sale of safe & sane fireworks for New Year's Eve and the City of Newport Beach should, therefore, anticipate the illegal use of fireworks in Newport Beach. She stated that the Newport Beach Police and Fire Departments will be fully staffed and anticipating such problems. Council Member Glover requested that additional police staffing be provided in her district on New Year's Eve due to its close proximity to . both Costa Mesa and the Newport Dunes. • Allen Murray, 2330 Port Lerwick Place, stated that he spoke at a City Volume 53 - Page 125 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 INDEX Council meeting on November 22, 1999, regarding the problems with the Newport Ridge North development. He stated that since that meeting, the Seawind Community has had two meetings with Supervisor Wilson and that the County staff has produced a list of documents that address the area. Mr. Murray stated that the list of documents from the County is inconsistent and incomplete. He said the problem is with the Bonita Canyon EIR that was approved in Irvine and its inconsistency with the aerial map provided by The Irvine Company. He said that there's a problem with the preservation areas. H. Ross Miller, 1627 Bay Cliff Circle, Senior Oasis Center, stated that he was prepared to discuss Item #30 regarding the land use of the Newport Village parcel. He stated that senior housing is needed and that the Bayview Landing site does not provide what the seniors need. Mr. Miller stated that funding for affordable senior housing is available through the State - allocated tax credit system, that a developer of senior housing is also available and that the Newport Village parcel is also still available. He stated that the parcel can support the library project, a park and senior housing. Mr. Miller stated that The Irvine Company believes that the Newport Village parcel is the best site for senior housing. Mayor Noyes stated that an item at the Council's earlier Study Session addressed this same issue (Item #SS3, Update of General Plan Housing Element). He suggested that Mr. Miller might want to obtain a copy of • that staff report as well as the minutes of the meeting. Mr. Miller concluded by stating that the project would involve active seniors and that Newport seniors were told they would be given preference on the parcel. Mr. Miller added that Phil Sansone would be moving from the City this week and made the affordable senior housing issue a pet project of his for the past ten years. Mr. Miller suggested that when, and if, the senior project is completed that it be named Sansone Village, in recognition of all he has done for the City. Council Member Ridgeway stated that Mr. Sansone has contacted him also regarding Newport Village. Council Member Ridgeway stated his support for affordable senior housing at the Newport Village parcel. He added that he incorporated some of Mr. Miller's comments into Item #SS3 at the earlier Study Session. Carol Hoffman, The Irvine Company, stated that since the Newport Ridge North project has come before the City Council on a number of occasions, she wanted to make some comments. She stated that the project has been underway in a couple jurisdictions for over five years. She added that it has been a complicated project, has received numerous public hearings and the County records are complete. Ms. Hoffman stated that it is the practice of The Irvine Company to follow every regulation, to meet all requirements and to provide quality planned communities. She stated that the Newport Ridge North project has been . no exception. She stated The Irvine Company's regret that some of the current owners were not owners at the time the public hearing notices were mailed. Ms. Hoffman concluded by stating that The Irvine Volume 53 - Page 126 0 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 Company will continue to answer questions about the project and remains open to discussion. She added that when a project is being graded, it is always the toughest time to understand it. John Fransen, 2345 Port Carlisle Place, stated that many residents are surprised by the scope of the Newport Ridge North project. He suggested that the project be presented to the City, even though it's not currently a part of Newport Beach, and that it should be clearly understood that a hillside is being leveled. Mr. Fransen does not feel that the County has been able to provide the documents that support the development. City Manager Bludau stated that staff members will be answering a special line on New Year's Eve to answer any questions from the public about Y2K. He further confirmed for Mayor Noyes that extra people would also be on -call. Police Chief McDonell added that the Police Department would be fully staffed, and he knows the Fire Department is providing additional staffing also. He said the Emergency Operations Center will be opened with a limited staff prepared to activate it fully, if necessary. City Manager Bludau added that the Utilities Division will also have staff on duty. Council Member Ridgeway asked about the local hospital staffing and the availability of emergency rooms. Council Member O'Neil, as a representative of the Hoag Hospital Board of Directors, confirmed that Hoag is Y2K compliant and does not anticipate any inability to provide full medical services. Council Member O'Neil stated his understanding that there are also backup systems in place for water and power service. PUBLIC HEARINGS 24. NEWPORT BEACH RESTAURANT BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT RENEWAL PUBLIC HEARING AND LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 2000 FISCAL YEAR. Mayor Noyes opened the public hearing. There being no public testimony, Mayor Noyes closed the public hearing. Motion by Council Member O'Neil to adopt Resolution No. 99 -52 confirming the levying of assessment since protests represented less than 50 percent of the total assessment amount. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Volume 53 - Page 127 INDEX Rea 99 -52 Restaurant BID (2'n City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 INDEX db Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None 25. MARINE AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Res 99 -83 RENEWAL PUBLIC HEARING AND LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS Marine Avenue BID FOR THE 2000 FISCAL YEAR. (27) Mayor Noyes opened the public hearing. There being no public testimony, Mayor Noyes closed the public hearing. Motion by Council Member O'Neil to adopt Resolution No. 99 -83 confirming the levying of assessment since protests represented less than 50 percent of the total assessment amount. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None 26. THE PACIFIC CLUB - 4110 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD (BROOKE Ord 99 -28 B. BENTLEY, GENERAL MANAGER) - REQUEST TO PERMIT THE Res 99 -84 . PHASED EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING PRIVATE MEMBERSHIP GPA 97 -3(E) ATHLETIC CLUB. THE PROJECT IS AN EXPANSION OF THE The Pacific Club PRIVATE ATHLETIC CLUB BY 15,000 SQUARE FEET TO (45) ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL MEMBER SERVING FACILITIES INCLUDING ACCESSORY ATHLETIC, DINING AND SUPPORT USES. Mayor Noyes opened the public hearing. Council Member Ridgeway asked about the parking at the site and if members could bring guests to the facility. He stated his concern that there are currently 168 parking spaces provided. He said that in the written report it indicates that there will only be 144 spaces available after approval of the expansion, but in the plan at the back of the report it indicates that there will be 150 spaces. Planning Director Temple explained that the number in the written report was based on an analysis by the City's Traffic Engineer. Council Member Ridgeway stated that he uses the Club occasionally, as a guest. He said that the parking lot is heavily impacted at noontime, and expressed his concern that the report doesn't address guest events. Council Member Ridgeway stated that the 144 spaces is not adequate. He suggested that the number of guests permitted at the facility be limited and the signage at the parking lot be improved. He stated that the parking is difficult to find. . Volume 53 - Page 128 Volume 53 - Page 129 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 INDEX Council Member Glover stated that the project is different than others because the facility offers valet parking. Planning Director Temple confirmed that the facility does have valet parking during all operating hours, and there is also immediate access to the surrounding parking pool. She stated that this should adequately service the overflow circumstances. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Adams to adopt Resolution No. 99 -84 approving General Plan Amendment No. 97 -3(E); introduce Ordinance No. 99 -28, an amendment to the Koll Center Planned Community, approving a 15,000 square foot increase of development rights in Office Site 'W' of Koll Center Planned Community (Amendment No. 890), and pass to second reading on January 11, 2000; and sustain the action of the Planning Commission and approve the supporting documentation related to the amendment, subject to the fmdings, conditions and mitigation measures as modified by the Planning Commission: the acceptance of a Negative Declaration, Use Permit No. 3208 Amended, and a Parking Demand Study. Council Member Ridgeway asked if Mayor Pro Tem Adams would amend his motion to include the added requirement for better site signage to the pool parking. Mayor Pro Tem Adams stated that the City should not make this type of requirement of a business on private property. He said he'd be willing to suggest that they do so, but couldn't require it. There being no public testimony, Mayor Noyes closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Adams agreed with Council Member Ridgeway that the current signage on the property is confusing. Council Member Ridgeway stated his concern that the pool parking is difficult to find and should be improved. Mayor Pro Tem Adams amended his motion to include that the applicant be asked to meet with the City Traffic Engineer to receive suggestions for improved parking signage on the property. The amended motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None 27. APPROVAL OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SAN MIGUEL C -3311 DRIVE WIDENING PROJECT (C- 3311). San Miguel Drive Widening Project Mayor Noyes opened the public hearing. Negative Declaration (38) There being no public testimony, Mayor Noyes closed the public hearing. Volume 53 - Page 129 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 28. Motion by Council Member O'Neil to approve the Negative Declaration for the San Miguel Drive Widening Project. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: . Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None In response to Council Member Ridgeway's question regarding the timing of the project, Transportation/Development Services Manager Edmonston stated that the Public Works Department is working to hire the consultant to design the project. He added that when the design is finished, it will be before the City Council for award of the contract. In addition, he stated that The Irvine Company has not yet dedicated the land for the expansion because the legal description of the exact area is still in the process of being prepared. GRANT REQUESTS - CITIZENS FOR JOBS AND THE ECONOMY (CJ &E) ($750,000) AND AIRPORT WORKING GROUP (AWG) ($500,000). Council Member Glover stated that the subcommittee recommends that these funds be granted. She added that the City Council has been very thoughtful in how these types of funds have been granted and will continue to be so. She said the City Council is very concerned about being prudent with these expenditures, while trying to maintain the current John Wayne restrictions and achieve a new airport at El Toro. She stated that the subcommittee supports a dual airport system. Council Member Glover added that all of the expenditures will be audited on a monthly basis to insure that they are being spent in the best possible way. She said the total spent to date by the City is approximately $2 million, which is well below what those who oppose an airport at El Toro are spending. Council Member Glover concluded by stating that AWG has been a longtime working group in the City and has provided leadership for the airport effort. Mayor Pro Tem Adams stated his agreement with Council Member Glover's comments. He stated that during the fiscal year 1999 -2000 budget process, the subcommittee developed a comprehensive plan for addressing the airport issue and budgeted over $1 million for the various organizations to disseminate information to the community and the County. He added, however, that with the escalation of funding by the groups that oppose the airport, he is convinced that the additional money being asked for at the current meeting needs to be spent. He stated his initial concern about where this additional money would come from, and said that staff was directed to Volume 53 - Page 130 INDEX CJ &E AWG E1 Toro Airport Grant Requests (54) 11 0 0 0 0 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 review alternative sources other than reserves. City Manager Bludau reported that staff is recommending that the $1.25 million come from a combination of sources. Specifically, he said the recommendation is to use $450,000 in anticipated bankruptcy recovery disbursements, $450,000 from revenues above what was anticipated when the current budget was adopted and $350,000 from department reductions in the current fiscal year General Fund. Mayor Noyes stated that this issue is a quality of life issue, and people need to realize that the City must get its revenue from somewhere. He stated that the City only gets 15% of the property taxes paid by its residents, and needs to rely on commercial development, hotels and retail for additional revenue sources. He stated that revenues are needed to protect the City's quality of life. Council Member O'Neil stated that the grant program is a system created by the City Council at a time when nearly the same amount of money was being spent on a consultant team. He stated that the City Council decided that it was better to support the various pro - airport groups and although the amount of money being spent is large, it is going to mailings and work products, not salaries. Council Member O'Neil stated that these groups support a dual - airport system, with John Wayne Airport remaining the size it is and El Toro being about twice the size. Tom Naughton, President AWG, thanked the City Council for their support. He stated that AWG works with a lot of volunteers and he appreciates what the communities are doing in support of the pro- airport effort. He also encouraged the audit and believes the City should know where its money is being spent. Mayor Noyes thanked Mr. Naughton for his efforts. He added that AWG also does fundraising of its own and does not rely on the City for all of its funding. Mr. Naughton confirmed the support of many individuals. Charles Griffin, 732 Bison Avenue, encouraged the City Council to approve the grant requests and agreed that the audits were important. He suggested that the products produced also be reviewed by the City Council. He stated that the plan supported by the County isn't necessarily the appropriate plan for the proposed airport runways. Russ Niewiarowski, 20102 Kline Drive, presented a cartoon that he said he planned to share with Irvine the following day. He said that everyone needs to carry their share of the responsibility, including Irvine, and that he and Mr. Griffin have created a safer and quieter airport for El Toro. Tom Anderson, 1620 Skylark Lane, thanked the City Council for their support of these organizations and for keeping current on the issues. He stated that he recently attended a Costa Mesa City Council meeting and was shocked by the level of ignorance on the topic. He stated that the need is there to educate the neighboring cities and now is the time to keep going. Volume 53 - Page 131 INDEX City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 29. Mayor Noyes recognized Council Members Glover and O'Neil, and Mayor Pro Tem Adams for the extra time they've spent on the airport issue. Council Member Glover stated that the City Council is fully committed to making sure that an airport at El Toro happens. She agreed that the airport issue is the #1 quality of life issue in Newport Beach. Motion by Council Member Glover to approve the grants in accordance with recommendations in the report and subject to the terms and conditions in the existing grant agreements and activity guidelines, with $350,000 of the total coming from a reduction in the General Fund expenditures during the remainder of the fiscal year, $450,000 in bankruptcy recovery and $450,000 in anticipated General Fund revenue in excess of original estimates. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None EL TORO REUSE PLANNING PROCESS - RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A COMMUNITY FRIENDLY AIRPORT. Mayor Pro Tem Adams as the City Council representative to the Orange County Regional Airport Authority ( OCRAA), stated that on November 10, 1999, the OCRAA Board of Directors approved a resolution supporting a community- friendly commercial aviation reuse of El Toro. He said the resolution was adopted by the Board in response to comments made by Supervisor Coad. Mayor Pro Tem Adams stated his belief that the City of Newport Beach must take the lead among the OCRAA member cities, which total fifteen, in supporting Supervisor Coad's plan and adopting a similar resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Adams stated that the resolution, if adopted, does more than just express the support for a commercial airport at El Toro or the opposition to any expansion at John Wayne Airport. He stated that the resolution supports a fair and sensible approach to meeting ground and air transportation needs. He said the approach has four main components which include 1) that John Wayne Airport would continue to function as it currently does, 2) E1 Toro would be designated to serve eighteen million passengers a year, with the initial phase designed to serve eight million passengers a year, 3) E1 Toro would be designated for aircraft that serve domestic markets and Canada, Mexico and Central America, and 4) El Toro would be subject to nighttime noise restrictions similar to those used at John Wayne Airport. Mayor Pro Tem Adams stated that the approach would establish parody between the communities around El Toro and the communities around John Wayne Airport. He stated that the number of departures off each of the two proposed E1 Toro runways equals the number that departs from John Volume 53 - Page 132 INDEX Res 99 -85 El Tro Airpoort (54) r] E City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 Wayne. He said that John Wayne would continue to handle a large number of aviation departures. Mayor Pro Tem Adams stated that the City of Newport Beach has never advocated the closure of John Wayne Airport and is content to share the burden of the County's growing air transportation demand. He stated that South County, where most of the growth in Orange County is happening, should also be able to accept their share. Mayor Pro Tem Adams concluded by stating that John Wayne Airport provides a valuable service to the traveling public and the business community, and is operated in a friendly manner by the County. He said the same would be true of an airport at El Toro. He stated that approval of the resolution should prove that Newport Beach is trying to be fair, and is only asking South County to accept what the other parts of the County have had to accept for years. Council Member Glover as the City Council alternate to OCRAA, stated her support for Mayor Pro Tem Adams comments and, referring to his previous comments, said that the resolution will be adopted by each of the fifteen OCRAA- member cities. She stated that she is proud of the rational approach that the Newport Beach community has taken. Council Member Glover stated that the approach outlined in the resolution is fair in terms of sharing the impacts of air transportation. She said the. County has also included open and recreational areas in the plan, and they will include a golf course, a nature reserve, . a wildlife .corridor, and connections to a sports center, an equestrian center and softball fields. Council Member Glover stated that Orange County currently exports twelve million passengers per year and all of its cargo. She stated that the demand for air transportation will continue to grow, as will the drive time to Los Angeles International (LAX) and Ontario airports. She said that El Toro is essential to the County's economic vitality. She stated that the economic opportunities created by an airport at El Toro will generate the tax revenues needed to increase vital services. Council Member Glover concluded by stating that airports are financed through revenue bonds, which are repaid solely from monies generated by passengers, air cargo, and other airport issues and uses. She said the airport and park plan that this resolution supports will not cost the taxpayers and will help finance municipal services. Council Member Debay expressed the support of the City Council for a two - airport system and in encouraging South County to take their fair share. She feels that it is important to reach those that are undecided in South County and to show integrity in the outreach. She said that an honorable intent will be repaid with a positive response. Council Member Debay added that the help of the people near LAX is welcomed. She stated that they are working to make sure that they are not further impacted by the demand created in other counties. Council Member Debay commented on the cartoon shown earlier in the meeting by Mr. Niewiarowski and stated her concern for the response that Volume 53 - Page 133 INDEX City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 would be received from such a negative approach. She encouraged Mr. Niewiarowski to rethink his distribution of such a piece. Charles Griffin, 732 Bison Avenue, complimented the comments made by the City Council but feels that the flight paths should be addressed. He stated that an FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) internal document, written by the Chairman of the Southern California Traffic Control Division, stated that the largely ignored V -plan utilizes the existing north -south runway and a new runway that faces a large area of open space. Mr. Griffin stated that he doesn't understand why the South County residents should be asked to bear unnecessary noise when the V -plan would eliminate the flights from the east -west runway. Mayor Pro Tem Adams informed Mr. Griffin that the proposed resolution does not address runway orientations or direction, and wouldn't preclude the V -plan advocated by Mr. Griffin. Mayor Pro Tem Adams further stated that the City Council is not designing the airport. Russ Niewiarowski, 20102 Kline Drive, stated that he will take Council Member Debay's earlier comments into consideration, but he feels that the cartoon is factual and does make a point. He said that future needs, both short -term and long -term, must be taken into consideration when designing the proposed airport at E1 Toro and deciding on runway direction; flight curfews, capacity restrictions and preferential flight paths. He stated that the fullest use of El Toro should be planned for. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Adams to adopt Resolution No. 99 -85 and direct staff to transmit a copy to OCRAA and the Board of Supervisors. The motion carried by the following roll call vote Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None 30. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FROM THE ARTS & EDUCATION CENTER AD HOC COMMITTEE. Item was continued indefinitely during the discussion of the Consent Calendar items. 31. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT - CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM. Mayor Noyes asked for comments from the City Council, staff or the public. Motion by Council Member O'Neil to accept continued funding of the Crime Prevention Program under the provisions of United States Department of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block Grant 98LBVX3097 and its successor grant under the federal 1999/2001 budget period (currently in the application process). Volume 53 - Page 134 INDEX Arts & Education Center (62) Crime Prevention Program (70) E 0 0 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 The motion carried by the following roll call vote Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent:. None 32. EXTENSION OF OPTION AGREEMENT FOR THE BALBOA BAY CLUB. Motion by Council Member Glover to direct the Mayor to appoint a one- month ad hoc committee to work with staff and the Balboa Bay Club to further discuss the consideration and to provide the City Council with a recommendation for action at its meeting of January 11, 2000. Mayor Pro Tem Adams confirmed that the ad hoc committee would be making a recommendation to the City Council, and not actually negotiating the agreement. The Mayor appointed Council Member Glover, Mayor Pro Tem Adams and Mayor Noyes to the Ad Hoc Committee. The mot Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: ion carried by the following roll call vote: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes None None None 33. APPOINTMENTS BY THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND THE AVIATION COMMITTEE FOR A ONE -YEAR TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000 (appointed by Council upon recommendation of each Council Member). The City Council members made the following appointments: Environmental Quality Affairs Citizens Affairs Committee (District 1) Council Member Ridgeway's appointment of Louis Von Dyl, Elaine Linhoff and Tom Hyans (at -large member). (District 2) Council Member Debay stated that she will make her appointments at the meeting of January 11, 2000. (District 3) Council Member Glover's appointment of Gale Demmer, Brent Jacobsen and Virginia Herberts (at -large member). (District 4) Mayor Pro Tem Adams' appointment of Jennifer Winn, Barry Eaton and Richard Rivett (at -large member). (District 5) Mayor Noyes' appointment of Jean Watt, Jack Callahan and Volume 53 - Page 135 `!1013 C -519 Balboa Bay Club Option Agreement (38) Citizens Advisory Committees & Aviation Committee Appointments (24) City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 Phil Lugar (at -large member). INDEX (District 6) Council Member O'Neil's appointment of Laura Dietz, Jim Wayne and Robert Hawkins (at -large member). (District 7) Council Member Thomson's appointment of Eric Cahn, and Anthony Bartolic (at -large member). Chairman Earl McDaniel (appointed by Mayor). Chairman (or designee) — Economic Development Committee Harbor Quality Citizens Affairs Committee (District 1) Council Member Ridgeway's appointment of Nancy Gardner. (District 2) Council Member Debay's appointment of Rob Thomas. (District 3) Council Member Glover's appointment of George Drayton. (District 4) Mayor Pro Tem Adams' appointment of Bud Frenzel. (District 5) Mayor Noyes' appointment of Tom Houston (District 6) Council Member O'Neil's appointment of Lee Sutherland. (District 7) Council Member Thomson's appointment of James Martinez. The appointments of the Chairman and Vice Chairman by the Mayor were not made at this time. Mayor Noyes stated that the resolution does not give the Mayor the authority to appoint the chairmen. Aviation Committee (District 1) Council Member Ridgeway's appointment of Robert Shepherd and Pete Drummond (alternate). (District 2) Council Member Debay's appointment of Dan Gilliland and Tim Brown (alternate). (District 3) Council Member Glover's appointment of Sue Hogan and Tom Anderson (alternate). (District 4) Mayor Pro Tem Adams' appointment of Rich Taylor and (District 5) Mayor Noyes' appointment of Bing Girling and Nancy Raney (alternate). (District 6) Council Member O'Neil's appointment of Bill Lusk and Bonnie O'Neil (alternate). Volume 53 - Page 186 0 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 (District 7) Council it (alternate). appointment of The appointment of the Chairman by the Mayor was not made at this time. Mayor Noyes stated that the resolution does not give the Mayor the authority to appoint the chairman. He requested that the City Council decide at its meeting of January 11, 2000, if the Mayor should have the authority to make the appointments (for both the Harbor Quality Citizens Affairs and Aviation committees), and if the citizen committee should have a citizen or a council member as the chairman and vice chairman. He said the discussion at the meeting should also include a possible restructuring of the resolution and if there should be more uniformity among the committees. The nominations were confirmed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None. ADJOURNMENT at 9:15 p.m. to the 4:00 p.m. Study Session and 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 11, 2000. Mayor Noyes included in his adjournment Happy Holiday wishes to all, and Council Member Ridgeway included a fond "aloha" to former Mayor Phil Sansone. Council Member Glover requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of the firefighters who lost their lives in Worchester, Massachusetts, and for everyone to remember the risk firefighters take every day. tttttttttx * * * * * + +fffffMxttttttt The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on December S, 1999, at 3:30 p.m. on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. The supplemental agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on December 10, 1999, at 2:50 p.rrL on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. City Clerk Recording Secretary Mayor Volume 53 - Page 137 INDEX