HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - 04-09-2002City Council Meeting
April 23, 2002
Agenda Item No. 1
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes
Study Session
April 9, 2002 - 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
DRAFT
Present: Heffernan, Bromberg, Glover (arrived at 4:20 p.m.), Adams, Proctor,
Mayor Ridgeway
Absent: O'Neil (excused)
CURRENT BUSINESS
1. CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
Council Member Heffernan asked if the Planning Commission item on the
regular meeting agenda was considered a part of the Consent Calendar.
Assistant City Manager Wood stated that it was not, and confirmed that
questions regarding the item could be asked at the regular meeting.
2. PRESENTATION BY ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION OF LEAGUE OF
CITIES.
Ralph Bauer, President of the Orange County Division of the League of
California Cities ( OCLCC) and a City of Huntington Beach council member,
stated that the primary objective of the League of California Cities has been
to propose and support legislation on behalf of cities. He noted that the
League also does more than this and he introduced Janet Huston, Executive
Director of the League, and Ann Marie Wallace, Grass Roots Coordinator.
Mr. Bauer stated that the OCLCC hopes to maintain the things that are
good about Orange County by working with the 34 cities, as well as the
County. He stated that teambuilding and cooperation are important in
working on the issues. Mr. Bauer stated that there is also an affiliation
between OCLCC and the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG)
and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). He stated
that SCAG has the legal requirement to do housing and transportation
planning.
Mr. Bauer stated that legislation is still important and the chief issue is to
try to preserve money for the cities. Mr. Bauer stated that Ms. Wallace
works for both Los Angeles and Orange counties, and tries to mobilize city
resources and interact with the elected representatives in Sacramento to get
them to understand the plight of the cities.
Mayor Ridgeway stated that the 34 cities in Orange County are united on
the John Wayne Airport Settlement Agreement. Mr. Bauer noted that there
is a better relationship between the cities in South Orange County and
North Orange County than there used to be.
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Ms. Wallace stated that she is the League's Regional Representative with
the Grassroots Network Program. She noted that the program is a
culmination of many years of effort and recognition by the League that a
field program needed to be done in order to get the membership involved in
protecting city services. Ms. Wallace stated that on May 7, 2002, the State
Legislature will issue revised budget numbers. She noted that the current
deficit is $17 billion. She stated that the League has well -timed legislative
action days planned for May 15 and 16, 2002. She provided flyers and stated
that it will be sponsored by a coalition of groups.
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Ms. Wallace stated that she would be reporting regularly to the OCLCC on
the accomplishments of the grassroots program. She encouraged the City
Council to provide her with any contacts they may know of and suggestions
on how to engage more community partners. City Manager Bludau asked if
the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) was working with the
program. Ms. Wallace confirmed that CSAC is a full partner in the
legislative action days.
Mayor Ridgeway noted that the Newport Beach City Council hasn't
participated well in OCLCC and hoped that the presentation at the current
meeting would encourage better participation. He stated that the City of
Newport Beach has particular interest in Assembly Bill 2333, the Nakano
Bill. Ms. Wallace stated that Orange County is in opposition to the bill,
while Los Angeles County has not yet taken a position. She added that she
understands that some amendments to the bill are going to be submitted.
She stated that the League currently has a watch position on the bill, but
that anything punitive is usually not supported. Mayor Ridgeway
additionally asked the League's position on Assembly Bill 1969, the Maddox
Bill, which is legislation preventing the Orange County Sanitation District
from filing for a 301 -H waiver. Ms. Wallace stated that she wasn't aware of
the status of the bill.
Council Member Glover noted that Representative Maddox represents part
of Newport Beach. Ms. Wallace added that Mr. Maddox was the only
Orange County Republican who did not sign a letter in the Fall of 2001 that
asked the Governor to protect the revenues of cities.
Mr. Bauer thanked the City Council for providing him the opportunity to
make a presentation and encouraged the City Council members to attend
the OCLCC meetings and become involved. He noted that OCLCC is
making an impact by keeping track of 19 different regional organizations
whose decisions affect the cities in Orange County. City Manager Bludau
stated that Orange County is fortunate to have such governmental
networking, which makes it the most active division in the State.
3. WATER QUALITY EDUCATION UPDATE [ORAL & VIDEO
PRESENTATION] (contd. from 3/26/02).
Mayor Ridgeway stated that other coastal cities are actively educating their
citizens on water quality issues and that the Newport Beach Coastal/Bay
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Water Quality Citizens Advisory Committee will be requesting approval to
do an educational tape to educate the citizens in Newport Beach. He stated
that the video to be shown at the current meeting was produced by high
school students in Dana Point. Assistant City Manager Kiff presented the
two - minute video, entitled "A Water Quality Educational Video ". Mayor
Ridgeway noted that education is an important component in improving
water quality.
Council Member Glover stated that if the City is serious about improving
water quality, definitive projects with quantitative measures need to be
done. She stated that her goal is to have the City spend $5 million to
improve water quality, but she would like it spent on projects that directly
affect the water. She noted from her experience on the Air Quality
Management District (AQMD), that she has learned that you can't change
people's habits. Assistant City Manager Kiff stated that proposals, such as
those being recommended by Council Member Glover, would be included in
the upcoming budget.
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Assistant City Manager Kiff stated that Newport Beach recently hosted a
Water Quality Education Symposium for the Orange County Coastal
Coalition. He stated that they discussed the different water quality
education efforts throughout the County and learned which education
programs were working and which ones were not. He noted that this met
part of the City's obligations under the new National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, and that the educational plans would
be done in conjunction with specific projects.
Dolores Otting asked if the symposium was open to the public, noting that
she only read about it in the Register on the day that it was held. She
suggested that such symposiums in the future be better publicized so that
more members of the public would have the opportunity to attend.
Ms. Otting additional requested that a drain in Spyglass Hill Park that
appears to be flowing into the storm drain be investigated.
Assistant City Manager Kiff stated that the Orange County Coastal
Coalition has met for two years on the last Thursday of the month at the
Central Library. He stated that the meetings are open meetings and the
public is invited to attend.
4. ANNEXATION UPDATE — SANTA ANA HEIGHTS & BAY KNOLLS.
Mayor Ridgeway recused himself since he owns properties in the areas to be
discussed.
Assistant City Manager Kiff stated that the City filed the application to
annex Newport Coast, East Santa Ana Heights and Bay Knolls in the fall of
2000, after extensive negotiations with Newport Coast. He stated that early
in 2001, the annexation applications were separated into three different
applications. The Newport Coast annexation was approved in November,
2001, and became effective on January 1, 2002. Assistant City Manager Kiff
stated that the other two annexations were on hold pending the City of
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Costa Mesa filing to annex the areas neighboring East Santa Ana Heights
and Bay Knolls. He stated that the Orange County Local Agency Formation
Commission ( LAFCO) would be scheduling a workshop in May or June of the
current year, with a hearing to most likely take place in July, 2002.
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Assistant City Manager Kiff displayed aerial photos of the two pending
annexation areas. Additionally, he displayed a summary of the areas and
noted that East Santa Ana Heights is approximately 194 acres with a
population of 1,000 and 406 dwelling units, and Bay Knolls is approximately
55 acres with a population of 418 and 190 dwelling units.
Assistant City Manager Kiff stated that Santa Ana Heights is part of a
redevelopment area, which means that the increase in property taxes due to
the improvements in the area are not available to an annexing city until at
least 2035. Prior to then, the taxes go to the redevelopment agency to pay
for the improvements. He noted that a redevelopment Project Area
Committee (PAC) acts as the citizens advisory committee on all Santa Ana
Heights issues, and is a required aspect of redevelopment law. Assistant
City Manager Kiff stated that the Santa Ana Heights PAC is currently
interested in using some of their redevelopment funds on a community
center. He stated that the City might consider operating the center if the
redevelopment agency would fund it. He noted that there is some revenue
potential involved with the center. Additionally, City Manager Kiff noted
that the City is looking for a permanent site for a fire station in Santa Ana
Heights and would like to work with the redevelopment agency on the
funding. He stated that there is some opposition from PAC regarding
having the community center and the fire station on the same site.
Assistant City Manager Kiff displayed aerial photos of potential sites for a
community center and fire station.
Council Member Glover stated that fire stations have traditionally been
placed beside such things as community centers. She asked why the PAC
would be objecting to this in their community. Assistant City Manager Kiff
stated that he believes that they don't want to make any changes to their
plans for the site they've chosen for the center. Council Member Glover
stated that it makes economic sense to place municipal facilities together
and that a community usually supports this concept.
Assistant City Manager Kiff stated that another issue with Santa Ana
Heights involves West Santa Ana Heights and the Santa Ana County Club,
both of which are within Costa Mesa's sphere of influence. He displayed
aerial photos of the areas, and stated that both are currently included in
Costa Mesa's annexation application. He stated that the Costa Mesa and
Newport Beach applications would be considered at the same time by
LAFCO even though they don't conflict. Referring to the aerial photo,
Assistant City Manager Kiff noted that the runway protection zone is not
annexable.
Per Council Member Proctor's question, Assistant City Manager Kiff stated
that the Costa Mesa and Newport Beach applications do not conflict because
the cities do not overlap in any of the areas they're asking to annex.
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Regarding the Bay Knolls annexation, Assistant City Manager Kiff stated
that the residents in the area have been waiting a long time for the
annexation and have expressed some frustration over the length of time it
has taken. He stated that a recent change in the annexation is a suggestion
by LAFCO to add the Churchill tract to the application. Assistant City
Manager Kiff displayed an aerial photo of the tract.
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Assistant City Manager Kiff stated that although the hearings would begin
this summer, the Santa Ana Heights application could be held up because of
the desire by the West Santa Ana Heights residents to be annexed into
Newport Beach. He stated that LAFCO will most likely not approve an
application when there is not full agreement. Assistant City Manager Kiff
stated that West Santa Ana Heights might protest the Costa Mesa
application, although this could happen after the Newport Beach application
is approved.
Assistant City Manager Kiff added that the City Manager has written a
letter to the County asking for assistance with the fire station. Assistant
City Manager Kiff stated that other issues that need to be resolved include
the decision on whether to add the Churchill tract in the Bay Knolls
application and whether to support the community center request by Santa
Ana Heights. Assistant City Manager Kiff stated that more information on
the annexations could be obtained by accessing the Citys website or by
contacting LAFCO.
Council Member Glover asked if the City of Costa Mesa had any problems
with the Churchill tract being added to the Newport Beach application.
Assistant City Manager Kiff stated that Costa Mesa has already agreed that
the tract would be more appropriate in Newport Beach. Council Member
Glover stated that it is important for Newport Beach to continue to work in
partnership with Costa Mesa.
Barbara Venezia, Santa Ana Heights PAC member, stated that PAC is
opposed to combining the fire station on the same site with the community
center. She stated that they have an extensive plan on how to complete the
community center. She added that they are also opposed to using PAC
funds for the fire station. Ms. Venezia stated that the redevelopment agency
has not approached PAC yet with the City's request. She stated that PAC
has been working on and budgeted funds for undergrounding and trail
issues, as well as the community center. She requested that PAC be
included in discussions on the use of redevelopment funds.
Robert Hanley, West Santa Ana Heights, stated that several months ago, he
provided the City Council with a list of the issues that LAFCO has with the
annexations. He stated that he has heard contradictory statements at the
current meeting. Mr. Hanley stated that he is against dividing west and
east Santa Ana Heights, and that West Santa Ana Heights needs to have
better representation on the Santa Ana Heights PAC.
Holly Jarvis, Santa Ana Heights resident, stated that PAC only recently
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heard of the City's desire to include the fire station on the same site as the
community center. She stated that some of the opposition is that they
weren't informed sooner, and have spent quite a bit of effort on their plans
for a community center. Ms. Jarvis stated that the community center needs
parking within the site and on an adjoining piece of property, which is
currently for sale. She stated that timing is of the essence.
Council Member Glover confirmed with Assistant City Manager Kiff that
there would only be a small amount of revenue coming to Newport Beach
prior to 2035, but services to the community would be provided.
Council Member Heffernan asked if there were projections on the total
expenditures needed to service the area. Assistant City Manager Kiff stated
that the initial fiscal impact analysis was combined with the Newport Coast
annexation. He stated that a separate analysis of Santa Ana Heights had
not been completed, but he guessed that it would result in an approximate
$200,000 annual loss to the City. Assistant City Manager Kiff stated that
the temporary fire station in Santa Ana Heights was not set up solely to
serve Santa Ana Heights. Council Member Heffernan stated that the issue
of the fire station is a separate issue. He added that if the annexation of
Santa Ana Heights would result in a net loss to the City and if the objections
by the community continue, that there needs to be a valid reason to proceed
with the annexation.
Council Member Glover agreed that if the Santa Ana Heights community
doesn't want to be a part of Newport Beach, the annexation should possibly
be reconsidered. Assistant City Manager Kiff stated that it would be an
option for the City to discontinue pursuit of the annexation. He added that
he was disappointed that PAC didn't seem to be supporting the use of
redevelopment funds for a fire station.
Council Member Proctor asked for a report on when the pros and cons of the
Santa Ana Heights annexation were discussed. Assistant City Manager Kiff
stated that since East Santa Ana Heights is within the City's sphere of
influence, Newport Beach is supposed to annex the area, although it is not
actually required to do so by State law. He stated that in 1999, the City
Council was encouraged by the County to include East Santa Ana Heights
and Bay Knolls in the Newport Coast annexation application. He stated
that later, the annexation areas were separated. City Manager Bludau
added that when the decision was made to annex Newport Coast, it
appeared to be a good time to include the City's other sphere of influence
areas.
Council Member Glover added that the County's encouragement played a
factor in the City Council's decision to include the other areas in the
Newport Coast application. She stated, however, that she didn't agree with
continuing to pursue the Santa Ana Heights annexation separately if it
would result in a revenue loss to the City and if the community didn't want
to be a part of Newport Beach. She suggested that the item be agendized
and discontinuance of the process be considered. She asked Council Member
Heffernan for his views on the Newport Coast residents.
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Council Member Heffernan stated that he doesn't believe the Newport Coast
residents feel as though they are a part of Newport Beach and they don't
seem to have an interest in what is going on in other parts of the City.
Council Member Adams stated that Newport Beach is a compilation of many
annexations and that the same feelings were expressed during the prior
annexations. Council Member Adams suggested that over time, the annexed
areas will begin to feel more a part of the City. He asked if the City decided
not to annex Santa Ana Heights, if the fire station idea would also be
abandoned. Assistant City Manager Mff stated that if the area weren't
annexed, at the conclusion of the lease, the fire station would be moved to
within City boundaries. Council Member Adams asked if the fire station
would continue to serve the Santa Ana Heights area. Fire Chief Riley stated
that the automatic aid agreement between the City and the Orange County
Fire Authority requires the parties to give and take based on shared
resources. He stated that most likely the County would not add a fire
station in Santa Ana Heights, that the City would continue to service the
area and a trade may be made in another area. Fire Chief Riley stated that
the City has no legal obligation to service the area, but that it would be
appropriate.
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Council Member Heffernan stated that from what he understood, the
temporary City fire station in Santa Ana Heights replaced a County fire
station that was damaged. Council Member Heffernan asked if the City
would be reimbursed for the fire station. Fire Chief Riley stated that the
County would not be reimbursing the City because they provided services to
the northern part of the City for over 30 years without substantial
reimbursement. He added that the City has an obligation to provide fire
protection in the airport area.
Council Member Adams recalled that he supported adding a fire station to
the Santa Ana Heights area because of the inequity of fire service in the
northern parts of the City after the County fire station was damaged and
because it made sense due to the likelihood of annexing Santa Ana Heights.
He added that the City would most likely provide fire service, regardless of
the annexation. Fire Chief Riley stated that the City Council could provide
direction for the City not to provide services to the area. He stated that
automatic aid agreements are done in many of the City's border areas and it
provides a good way to provide services to all areas.
Per Mayor Pro Tern Bromberg's' question, Fire Chief Riley stated that
approximately 60% of the calls to the Mariner's Fire Station are for service
requests to Costa Mesa. Using an aerial photo, Fire Chief Riley showed
where the City's fire stations are located. He noted the bay, which is a
detriment to the City's response capabilities, and the placement of fire
stations in the southern portion of the City. Fire Chief Riley reflected on
potential sites that ended up not being possible in the past, but could have
eliminated the need for a new fire station in the northern part of the City.
He stated that another way to avoid adding a new fire station might be to do
a complete fire station analysis and possibly look at moving some of the fire
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Council Member Heffernan asked how paramedic service was provided to
the Newport Coast area prior to the annexation. Fire Chief Riley stated that
the County was able to provide initial paramedic service from their station
in Newport Coast. If advanced support was needed, Newport Beach or
another County station provided the service.
Mayor Pro Tom Bromberg stated that he understood that the Santa Ana
Heights annexation would provide the City with more clout in issues
involving the John Wayne Airport. City Attorney Burnham stated that if
Santa Ana Heights were a part of the City, the City would have to grant
consent before the County could construct any airport - related facility within
the annexed area. Mayor Pro Tern Bromberg additionally asked if the Santa
Ana Heights area was earmarked for construction of any airport facilities
and City Attorney Burnham responded in the negative.
Council Member Glover stated that it was initially believed that annexing
Santa Ana Heights would provide additional influence, but that it no longer
appears to be a factor. She asked if the City could release the Santa Ana
Heights area from the City's sphere of influence. Assistant City Manager
Kiff stated that LAFCO would most likely be reluctant to do so because City
boundaries currently surround the area. Council Member Glover stated that
the west and east portions of Santa Ana Heights could be kept together and
possibly annexed into the City of Costa Mesa, which could also prohibit
construction of airport facilities in the area.
Greg Keal, Santa Ana Heights, stated that the concern for parking for the
community center is legitimate. Mr. Keal confirmed with Assistant City
Manager Kiff that access from Birch Street would be needed for a
permanent fire station. Mr. Keal stated that he feels that the Santa Ana
Heights area would be a good source of sales tax revenue. He stated that the
entire property that PAC is looking at for the community center is needed.
Dolores Otting stated that the John Wayne Airport will grow, regardless of
the annexation of Santa Ana Heights. Additionally, Ms. Otting encouraged
the other council members to attend a Newport Coast meeting with Council
Member Heffernan. Ms. Otting asked how much the City expects the new
fire station to cost and how much redevelopment money is available.
Assistant City Manager Kiff stated that it is expected to cost $1.5 million
and that redevelopment funds total approximately $30 million to $35
million. He stated that a portion of the redevelopment funds are committed
to infrastructure needs. City Manager Bludau added that the
redevelopment funds are also needed over a long period of time. Ms. Otting
suggested that the City look at PAC's community center and try to
incorporate it into the revenue figures. She added that she understands why
the Santa Ana Heights residents are upset about the City contacting the
County for assistance in funding of the fire station without their knowledge.
Assistant City Manager Kiff stated that the City did correspond its priority
projects to PAC.
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Don Webb, Newport Beach resident, stated that a substantial portion of the
redevelopment agency revenue is generated from an area within the City's
boundaries, per a prior agreement. He stated that it would make sense to
spend part of this money on a fire station, or give the City a voice in how the
funds are spent. Assistant City Manager Wood added that an agreement
between the City and the County requires the tax increment generated from
a part of the redevelopment area within the City's boundaries be spent in
Newport Beach.
Council Member Heffernan asked for a report on the process that would
follow the approval of the annexation by LAFCO if a resident of Santa Ana
Heights wanted to contest the decision. Assistant City Manager Kiff stated
that if 25% or more of the registered voters in the area protest the approval
during a specified time period, then the annexation would go to election. If
50% or more of the voters vote no, the annexation is stopped for a minimum
of one year. The City Council, at any time, has the ability to pull the
application sent to LAFCO.
Council Member Glover stated that if people don't want to be a part of
Newport Beach, why would the City want them. She stated that it wouldn't
be in the best interest of the citizens.
Mayor Pro Tem Bromberg stated that if the item is brought back to the City
Council, he would be interested in hearing more about the airport issues
involved with the annexation. City Manager Bludau stated that until the
current meeting, the comments heard from the area have been positive
about the annexation. He stated that the objections to the location of a fire
station shouldn't necessarily be construed as their objection to being a part
of the City. Mayor Pro Tem Bromberg stated that he would expect to hear
additional comments from the residents if the item is reagendized.
Council Member Adams stated that if no action is taken, the annexation
process will continue. He stated that a decision also needs to be made on the
Churchill tract.
Mayor Pro Tem Bromberg suggested that the item be reagendized as soon as
possible. City Manager Bludau stated that possibly the item could be
discussed and action taken at a special City Council meeting starting at
4:00 p.m.
Council Member Adams opposed the item being discussed prior to the
regular meeting time of 7:00 p.m.
Council Member Glover stated that the citizens of Newport Beach need to
know that they would be subsidizing the annexation of the area.
Per Council Member Heffernan's question, Assistant City Manager Kiff
stated that the issue regarding the community center is a separate issue
involving the expenditure of redevelopment funds and only became tied into
the annexation when the City expressed an interest in using part of the
funds for a fire station. Council Member Heffernan suggested that if the
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item is agendized, it would be a good time to explain the history of the
property, who has been providing services for free, how the redevelopment
system works and how much money is coming from the Newport Beach
portion of the redevelopment area.
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Council Member Adams additionally suggested that the fiscal analysis for
the area be updated and included with the staff report. He stated that it
should also retain the contribution of Newport Coast, since the annexation
was initiated with that in mind.
5. SKATEBOARDING SIGNAGE IN ]PARKS.
General Services Director Niederhaus stated that the staff report provides
an update on what has happened since the City Council approved upgrades
to the City's skateboarding regulations in January, 2002. He noted the
examples of the new signs that were on display at the current meeting, and
stated that they were primarily installed at the entrances to City parks that
were affected by the new regulations and areas where there had previously
been problems. General Services Director Niederhaus admitted that the
installation of some of the signs made it appear that skateboarding was
completely prohibited in a park, when only certain areas of the park were
affected. He stated that an alternative sign has been developed and
addresses six park issues, which include alcoholic beverages, littering, park
use hours, graffiti, dogs and skateboarding.
Council Member Glover asked if the initial sign of a skateboard figure with a
slash through it would still be used. General Services Director Niederhaus
stated that the sign would still be used in locations where there is no
skateboarding allowed at all. He stated that the alternative sign is specific
on what cannot be done in the parks and will allow the Police Department to
enforce the new regulations.
Council Member Heffernan stated that the new sign should also list that
skateboarding is not allowed on the streets. He stated that this would help
parents enforce the laws. He thanked staff for responding to his comments
of the City Council meeting of March 26, 2002, so quickly.
Mayor Pro Tern Bromberg suggested that if there were any extra signs of the
skateboard figure with the slash, a few could be placed on the bay fronts on
Balboa Island. General Services Director Niederhaus stated that staff is
redoing the markings on the sidewalks in that area.
Mayor Ridgeway encouraged the use of signage on the sidewalks to avoid
sign clutter.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
ADJOURNMENT — 5:45 p.m.
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The agenda for the Study Session was posted on April 3, 2002, at 2:15 p.m.
on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport
Beach Administration Building.
City Clerk
Recording Secretary
Mayor
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April 9, 2002 - 7:00 p.m. INDEX
- 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 p.m.
A. RECESSED AND RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Heffernan, O 'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Adams, Proctor, Mayor
Ridgeway
Absent: None.
C. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. INVOCATION - Reverend Lloyd H. Sellers, Hoag Memorial Hospital
Presbyterian.
F. PRESENTATION
General Plan Update Neighborhood Workshops Announcement. Mayor
Ridgeway announced that the workshop for District 4 will be held on April 10 from
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and the workshop for District 3 will be held on April 11 from
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. He reported that both workshops are being held at Newport
Harbor High School, the website is www.nbvision2025.com and kits for the
neighborhood workshops can be obtained by calling (949) 644 -3235.
Presentation of Proclamation for National Library Week Rediscover
America @ Your Library. Library Board of Trustees Chairman Bartolic accepted
the proclamation and thanked Council and the citizens of the City for their
continued support.
Proclamation to Elmer Bernstein. Mayor Ridgeway announced that the City
will serve as host to the Third Annual Newport Beach Film Festival from April 11 to
April 19. He read the proclamation honoring music composer Elmer Bernstein and
stated that he will be presenting this to him on Sunday, April 14.
Youth Council Presentation. Youth Council Members Meera Shukla, Warren
Shaeffer, and Aaron Israel utilized a PowerPoint presentation to highlight the role,
history, goals, and activities of the Youth Council.
G. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
H. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL
MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR
DISCUSSION. ACTION OR REPORT (NON- DISCUSSION ITEM):
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Council Member Heffernan requested a study session item to discuss the
cable right -of -way policy to address the upcoming third generation cellular
phones and whether the City is going to be a landlord for what could be a
lucrative income source.
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Council Member Heffernan requested information about pier permits and
whether they are at market rates. He stated that this issue can be deferred
from becoming an agenda item so that the Harbor Commission can address
it.
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Mayor Pro Tem Bromberg announced that the American Cancer Society has
selected Newport Beach as one of the cities to host the annual 24 -hour Relay
for Life. He indicated that the event will be held at Newport Harbor High
School on May 17 at 7:00 p.m. He stated that the City Manager is the Co-
Chair of the event and has put together a team of 19 City employees. Mayor
Pro Tom Bromberg indicated that he has a team of nine people so far. He
noted that people can call the City Manager's office at 644 -3000 for more
information.
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Council Member Adams stated that the updated lists that the City Clerk's
office provides is on the internet and that, in lieu of providing an updated
committee list every other week, the City Clerk should send Council an
email to let them know that the list has been updated on the internet. He
believed that this could also turn into a Citywide paper reduction effort in
which they look at getting rid of some of the hard copies, like the Municipal
Codes, and rely more on the investment the City has made in the digital
age. He indicated that, since this would be a change in how the City does
things, it may be appropriate to discuss this at a study session.
•
Mayor Ridgeway acknowledged the Community Services Department for
being the sponsor and mentor to the Youth Council. He specifically
recognized Andrea McGuire, Darin Loughrey, and Sean Levin.
CONSENT CALENDAR
READING
OF MINUTESIORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1.
Removed at the request of an audience member.
2.
READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. Waive reading in
full of all ordinances and resolutions under consideration, and direct City
Clerk to read by title only.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
3.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL CODE ORDINANCE
Ord 2002.8
2.20: EMERGENCY SERVICES ORDINANCE. Introduce Ordinance
Emergency
No. 2002 -8 and pass to second reading on April 23, 2002.
Services (41)
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
4.
CAMCO PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (PA2001 -157) — 1811
Ord 2002 -6
QUAIL STREET — RE- ADOPTION OF A PLANNED COMMUNITY
GPA 2001 -004
DEVELOPMENT TEXT AMENDMENT TO NEWPORT PLACE
PA 2001 -157
PLANNED COMMUNITY BLOCK G & H, PERMITTING A 1,590 NET
Camco Pacific/
SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING
1811 Quail Street
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LOCATED AT 1811 QUAIL STREET. Adopt Ordinance No. 2002 -6
approving Planned Community Development Text Amendment 2001 -002.
5. PACIFIC REPUBLIC CAPITAL OFFICE BUILDING (PA2001 -161) —
1150 GRANVILLE DRIVE — ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
NO. 2002 -27 FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2002 -001 AND
MODIFICATION PERMIT NO. 2002 -029 FOR AN 8,000 SQUARE
FOOT PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING APPROVED ON
MARCH 26, 2002; AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
NO. 2002 -7 APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT 2001 -003. Adopt
Resolution No. 2002 -27 to approve Site Plan Review No. 2002.001 and
Modification Permit No. 2002 -029; and 2) adopt Ordinance No. 2002 -7
approving Code Amendment 2001 -003.
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
6. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE FISCAL & ECONOMIC STUDIES:
AUTHORIZATION OF EXAMINATION OF SALES AND USE TAX
RECORDS. Approve Resolution No. 2002 -28 authorizing examination by
ADE of sales and use tax records for use in preparation of fiscal and
economic studies related to the update of the City's General Plan.
Removed at the request of an audience member.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
8. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
URBAN CROSSROADS, INC., FOR TRAFFIC MODEL UPDATE
SERVICES. 1) Approve the Professional Services Agreement for Traffic
Model Update Services with Urban Crossroads, Inc., of Irvine, California, at
a contract price of $189,585 for the project; 2) authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the Agreement; and 3) authorize the Public Works Director
to proceed with Phases I, II, and III of the Traffic Model Update.
9. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRVINE
AND THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF MEDL4,N LANDSCAPING ON JAMBOREE ROAD BETWEEN
CAMPUS DRIVE AND BRISTOL STREET. Continued to the April 23,
2002, Council meeting.
10. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR JAMBOREE ROAD
STREET REHABILITATION FROM BISON AVENUE TO
UNIVERSITY DRIVE. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with
Dewan, Lundin & Associates for professional engineering services for a
contract price of $40,418.
11. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
RIVERTECH, INC., FOR MORNING CANYON DRAINAGE STUDY
AND RESTORATION ANALYSIS. Approve a Professional Services
Agreement with Rivertech, Inc., of Laguna Hills, California, for preparation
of the Morning Canyon Drainage Study at a contract price of $38,270 and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
12. Removed at the request of an audience member.
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Ord 2002.7
Res 2002.27
GPA 2001.003
PA 2001 -161
Pacific Republic
Capital/
1150 Granville Drive
(45)
C- 3521/Res 2002 -28
General Plan
Update Fiscal &
Economic Studies
(38)
C -3524
Traffic Model
Update
Services
(38)
C -3459
Jamboree Road
Median
Landscaping
(38)
C -3525
Jamboree Road
Street
Rehabilitation
(38)
C -3517
Morning Canyon
Drainage and
Restoration
Analysis
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13.
BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL AQMD
BA -037
SUBVENTION FUNDS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROGRAM.
Electric Vehicle
Approve a budget amendment (BA -037) in the amount of $58,438 from the
Program
AQMD Subvention Fund unappropriated balance to fund lease costs
(40/44)
associated with the Electric Vehicle Program.
S20.
Removed at the request of Mayor Ridgeway.
S21.
Removed at the request of Mayor Ridgeway.
Motion
by Mayor Pro Tern Bromber¢ to approve the Consent Calendar, except
for those items removed (1, 7, 12, S20, and S21), and noting the continuation of Item
No. 9.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Adams, Proctor, Mayor Ridgeway
Noes:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
None
J. ITEMS
REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
1.
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR
MEETING OF MARCH 26, 2002.
Jim Hildreth, 120 The Grand Canal, referenced volume 55, page 76, and
stated that he wants to make sure that the letter he presented is on file. He
believed that his statements relative to the four accomplishments about
City Manager Bludau, paying his salary from dock rental revenue, and a
reference to a March 22, 2002, Daily Pilot article should be included in the
minutes. He also noted that his public comments (page 80) were shortened,
his objections were not listed, and that he would have read the last
paragraph of his letter if he had more time. Regarding page 89, he stated
that he also indicated that he was not giving up his rights then or at any
Council meeting to speak publicly. He added that his statement should be
reworded to reflect that the drivers do not know where they are going down
the road, are getting lost, and do not realize that they can make a turn at
the end of the street. Further, drivers should be trained to drive the buses
and know where they are going.
Motion by Council Member Glover to waive reading of subject minutes,
approve as written and order filed.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Adams, Mayor Ridgeway
Noes: None
Abstain: Proctor
Absent: None
7.
CITY ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT — PROPOSED
C- 3003/Res 2002 -29
MODIFICATION TO COMPENSATION.
City Attorney
Compensation (38)
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Jim Hildreth, 120 The Grand Canal, noted that the City Attorney is getting
a 60/a raise, which is still less than the City Manager's pay. He believed that
the City Attorney has done a great service to the community by saving them
from litigation. He also noted that the City Attorney is getting less for
physical exams than the City Manager.
Motion by Council Member O'Neil to adopt Resolution No. 2002 -29
adjusting the compensation of the City Attorney.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Adams, Proctor, Mayor
Ridgeway
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
12. PROJECT STATUS & APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PSOMAS FOR
THE BALBOA VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. l&h Street, stated that he is a member of the Stop
Polluting Our Newport (SPON) tree committee. He believed that this is an
opportunity for Council to review the tree situation on Main Street and
possibly vote to preserve or retain as many of the 25 trees as possible.
Mayor Ridgeway noted that the issue before Council is for an amendment to
a contract. Mr. Vandersloot believed that his comments are relevant since
Council is talking about the planning and design for Phase 2.
Council Member Adams noted that this will be taken up by the Parks,
Beaches & Recreation Commission (PB &R) and needs to go through the
proper process. City Manager Bludau reported that this issue would only
come before Council if it is appealed. He confirmed that, pursuant to the
G -1 Policy, PB &R is the entity that looks at protected trees on the list and
noted that some of the ficus trees are on the list. Dr. Vandersloot stated
that the ficus trees are on the special tree list which has certain protections
that are not present in the project. Noting that citizens cannot appeal a
PB &R decision as of the last G -1 Policy update, he believed that it is
appropriate for citizens to comment when the issue is before Council.
Dr. Vandersloot pointed out that special City trees have a different policy
than all other City trees. He reported that the section about special City
trees states that special trees shall be retained unless there are overriding
problems, such as death, disease, or the creation of a hazardous situation
which requires their removal. However, he believed that this is not
appropriate in this case and that the City is following the "all other City
trees" section. He indicated that Arborist Alden Kelly is also in attendance
tonight to address whether the trees can be modified so they can be retained
in the improvements. Dr. Vandersloot requested that Council change their
decision and preserve as many or all of the trees as possible.
Mr. Bludau reported that the G -1 Policy specifically gives the initial
determination relative to special tree removals to PB &R and stated that
anyone who wants to present evidence has the opportunity to do so before
PB &R. He indicated that their decision is final or can be called up by
Council.
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BA -038
Balboa Village
Improvement
Project
(38/40)
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Motion by Council Member O'Neil to 1) approve Amendment No. 6 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Psomas for the Balboa Village
Improvement Project in the amount of $91,215 (the amendment
supplements the Phase 1 construction services budget and provides a design
budget to revise the construction and bid documents for Phase 2; and also
provides for a time extension to the agreement); 2) authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 6; and 3) approve a budget
amendment (BA -038) approving the transfer of funds in the amount of
$12,179 from Account No. 7181- C5100070 to Account No. 7181- C5100543.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote
Ayes: Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Proctor, Mayor Ridgeway
Noes: None
Abstain: Adams
Absent: None
S20. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA
REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD, SANTA ANA
REGION AND ESTABLISHING THE NEWPORT BAY
MAINTENANCE DREDGING AND TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD
COMPLIANCE ACCOUNT.
Assistant City Manager Mff reported that the resolution authorizes the City
to accept a $3.8 million grant from the Regional Water Quality Control
Board for long term dredging.
Mayor Ridgeway noted that Council received the recommended
amendments to the resolution. He stated that he is the Chair and Mayor
Pro Tem Bromberg is the Vice Chair of the Coastal/Bay Water Quality
Citizens Advisory Committee and that they are recommending that the
name of the account be changed to the Robinson - Skinner Annuity in honor
of Frank and Fran Robinson and Jack and Nancy Skinner who have been
vigilant about Back Bay and clean water issues. Mayor Pro Tern Bromberg
noted that Jack and Nancy Skinner attend the Coastal/Bay meetings and
that the amount of knowledge he has gained from them is incredible.
Nancy Skinner, 1724 Highland Drive, stated that she read the revised
resolution and believed that the amendments are excellent. However, she
indicated that, if Council is inclined to deny the resolution based on the
proposed name, she wants them to think of a different name. She thanked
Council for the honor and stated that they are very humbled by it.
Jack Skinner, 1724 Highland Drive, stated that he serves as the
environmental representative on the Newport Bay Watershed Management
Committee. He expressed his support for the revised resolution and
thanked Regional Board Executive Officer Gerald Thibeault, Ken Theisen of
the Regional Board, Tom Rossmiller of the County, and Assistant City
Manager ME He believed that the annuity will discourage the State from
using the funds to pay off current or future budget deficits, and noted that
the Army Corp of Engineers requires that the participants provide
assurances that they will provide for the long term maintenance of the
restored areas of Upper Newport Bay. He stated that, when the Corp
presents their budget request for over $32 million to Congress, the support
from communities will reinforce the commitment that is needed to back up
the Corp's request.
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Robinson- Skinner
Annuity
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Mayor Ridgeway stated that the Skinners are an indispensable resource for
the clean water that the City is heading towards. He added that this is also
true for the Robinsons who established the Back Bay Regional Park.
Motion by Council Member Glover to adopt amended Resolution
No. 2002 -31 accepting up to $3,800,000 from the Regional Board and
establishing the Robinson - Skinner Annuity.
City Manager Bludau pointed out that the Regional Board received
the $3.8 million from the Trader Oil Spill and saw fit to let the City oversee
the money and its use which will be going toward the Upper Bay. He stated
that this is happening at a time in which cities and regional boards are at
odds throughout the State.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote
Ayes: Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Adams, Proctor, Mayor
Ridgeway
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
S21. MARINE STUDIES CENTER (SHELLMAKFR ISLAND) —
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND RECEIPT OF FUNDS.
Regarding the scope of work (Exhibit A, Item 1), Mayor Ridgeway noted that
it limits the tidepools to inside the 22,000 square foot building; however, in
other places in California, like Monterey and the Long Beach Aquarium,
they have outdoor and indoor tidepools. He suggested that the scope of
work include both outdoor and indoor tidepools.
City Attorney Burnham stated that they have had discussions with the
Department of Fish and Game's (DFG) staff who may require that the City
enter into a formal contract, rather than a Memorandum of Agreement, in
order to access the Federal fund money to proceed with the project.
Further, they want the City to prepare a timeline which will be added to the
scope of work budget.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bromberc to 1) authorize the City Manager
to execute a contract with the Department of Fish and Game, including an
estimated budget and an amended scope of work; and 2) authorize the
acceptance of $1,000,000 from the California Department of Fish and Game
for the purposes described in the contract.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Adams, Proctor, Mayor
Ridgeway
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
K. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bonita Young, 1280 Bison, stated that she was the girlfriend of the late
Gary Holdren, the inline skater from the Back Bay accident. She indicated
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Center/
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that, since the coroner's report, many questions have remained unanswered
but they have private investigators looking into the matter. She pointed out
that the one issue that still remains is that kids are throwing things off the
Bluffs and causing vandalism in the area. She stated that she knows this
because she canvassed the area and received over 100 emails and 75 phone
calls from people who tell her that kids are paintballing in the front yards
and hitting cars and homes; throwing softballs, tennis balls, and rocks at
the Corona del Mar High School track team; and freezing paintballs to kill
the ducks. She stated that some of the retired people do not want to come
forward for risk of retaliation to their homes and property. Ms. Young
indicated that it is extremely easy to buy a paintball gun at Walmart and
Kmart. She reported that the stores only require that the person be over
18 years old and added that they don't even ask for their name or phone
number. She stated that the Back Bay area is beautiful, but what happened
to her boyfriend is tragic. She expressed hope that this area can become
safer.
Pam Nestande stated that she is the Chair of the Newport Beach Spring
Antiques Show which is a charitable event put on the by the Lido Isle
Women's Charitable Foundation. She indicated that they are supporting
ten charities this year. She stated that the event will be held April 12 to
April 14, 2002, at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Pavilion with over 50
dealers and three lectures. She invited Council and everyone in the City to
attend the event and stated that people can call (949) 451 -4546 for more
information and tickets. She reported that the tickets are $12 and that this
is the only money which goes toward the charities.
Linda Duffy expressed concern relative to the joint use library that is being
proposed next to Mariners Elementary School. She believed that there is
some risk in putting a public library close to an elementary school. She
reported that, with the American Library's current lawsuit to eliminate all
internet filtering in libraries and the repeal of the Children's Internet
Protection Act, pornography is accessible in the libraries. Ms. Duffy added
that, with public access to the libraries, convicted sex offenders who have
served their sentence have the right to access the libraries every day they
are open, including school days. She noted that the Daily Pilot wrote a few
months ago that there were nine sex offenders in Newport Beach, 54 in
Costa Mesa, and over 60,000 in the State who are on parole or in prison.
She stated that there will be a lot of security issues with having a public
library that gives pedophiles an excuse to be within 50 yards of children
every school day. She stated that this needs to be explored fully before the
library moves forward.
Mayor Ridgeway stated that he attended a joint meeting with the Newport -
Mesa Unified School District. He reported that the joint use library will be
designed to have a separate entrance and library for the students, and
added that they will never mix with the public.
Cage Morgan, 110% Opal Avenue, eighth grader and Boy Scout in Troup
746, stated that he proposes that the City build a skateboard park for all the
local skateboarders. He believed this would be good for skateboarders and
property owners because of the toll skateboarding takes on ledges and
properties. He added that this would also greatly reduce property damage
to public and private buildings because kids would rather skate at a
skateboard park than in front of buildings. He added that a skateboard
park would also allow the City to save the money that would have been
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spent on skate stoppers. Further, it would give kids a place to go and
something to do after school which could prevent drug abuse and destructive
behavior.
Aaron Israel, 2104 Fuentes, stated that he is a student at Corona del Mar
High School where a number of students are paintballers. He indicated that
they feel the paintball incident was a tragedy and that everyone was
saddened when they found out that the gentleman died. However, the
conversation was still about weekend paintballing during the breaks. He
stated that his friends and others paintball and take it very seriously, using
fully automatic weapons with extended magazines. He believed that this is
dangerous, especially when taken outside authorized locations in which
security can handle attacks. He expressed the opinion that greater
restrictions on who can possess and use paintball guns in the City should be
imposed. He stated that he is not a paintballer.
In response to Council questions, Mr. Israel indicated that his friends go to
a park where paintballing is permitted; however, as Student Court Chief
Justice at his school, he is aware of people who do not use the parks to go
paintballing. He stated that, if he had knowledge of who was doing this, he
would take a stance against it. He indicated that no one at his school has
been suspended or removed from school over a paintball incident on campus;
however, there was a rumor a month ago that a paintball was fired into a
classroom. He noted that his court does not deal with suspensions, so he is
not sure if those students were suspended or not.
Mayor Ridgeway clarified that the autopsy indicated no evidence that the
victim was hit with a paintball.
Brett Hanrahan, 1484 Port Seabourne Way, stated that he is in Troop 746
and is the leader of his patrol. He indicated that most of the kids feel it is
silly to ban skateboards, rollerblades, etc. from certain areas. He added
that they understand why go -peds were banned, but not the others. He
noted that most parks, schools, Fashion Island, and churches have banned
these transportation vehicles. He stated that he understands why this was
done at churches and Fashion Island; however, he cannot understand why
they are banned at parks and schools if kids are just riding through and not
tearing the place up or endangering people. He expressed the opinion that,
if they are going to be banned, the City should build more skate parks so
kids have a place to ride.
Trevor Swinney, 2029 Port Bristol Circle, Boy Scout in Troup 746, believed
that the City should build a skateboard park because it would be good for
the kids around Newport Beach. He noted that kids mostly skateboard
around schools and parks which is not allowed. He added that both the City
and parents would not have to worry if there was a place skateboards were
allowed to have fun in and enjoy skateboarding without getting in trouble or
hurting public property. He stated that they could skateboard near Palace
Park, but they still have to pay to get in. Further, it is too small and too far
away. He believed that kids would be close and ride to the skate park if it
were built near housing communities. He noted that there are a lot of
baseball and soccer fields, but those sports are not always in season;
however, kids like to rollerblade and skateboard year- round.
Mayor Ridgeway stated that the City Manager has been instructed to talk to
the Costa Mesa City Manager and look at a joint use facility in a commercial
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area. He noted that a skateboard park would probably never be built in a
residential area.
John Packer, 1951 Port Weybridge, Troop 746 Scoutmaster, stated that
most of his Scouts are from the City. He reported that they are finishing up
their Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge and one of the
requirements was to write a mock letter to the Mayor. He stated that he
reviewed most of the letters and noted that they mainly complained about
the lack of skateboarding areas. He stated that he surveyed his scouts and
found that basketball and skateboarding are their favorite sports.
Council Member Heffernan stated that many of the Scouts are from the Port
Streets and noted that the skateboarding signs have come down because the
City determined that they should not have been erected. He reported that
skateboarding is allowed through Buffalo Hills Park and San Miguel Park.
Russell Niewiarowski, 20102 lGine Drive, Santa Ana Heights, stated that
he is President of the New Millennium Group who is sponsoring and
promoting an alternative airport at El Toro. He indicated that the
Reasonable Airport, Park and Nature Preserve Initiative is currently on the
street and reported that they are collecting the 72,000 signatures needed to
qualify for the November ballot. He encouraged residents to participate in
their campaign and indicated that there is no negative impact to the City by
the proposed flight paths. He stated that the initiative and exhibits are on
their website (www.ocxeltoro.com). He believed that the City and County
have promoted a flawed airport plan for six years and stood behind it
because it was the County- sponsored plan. He emphasized that the benefit
of the initiative is that it limits John Wayne Airport from expansion. He
asked that, instead of spreading negative comments and misinformation,
Council stay silent if they do not know the facts about the plan.
Dolores Otting believed that there is no better city than Newport Beach and
commended City staff for working hard every day. Noting that there is a
closed session prior to almost every meeting, she referenced a printout from
the League of California Cities website which states that, if an action is
taken following a closed session, a legislative body must provide an oral or
written report on certain actions taken and the vote of every elected
member present. Further, the timing and content of the report varies
according to the reason for the closed session and announcements may be
made at the site of the closed session so long as the public is allowed to be
present to hear them. She believed that there has not been very many
reports and that she cannot remember seeing a vote. City Attorney
Burnham stated that he can guarantee that Council has orally reported any
decision made in closed session that the Brown Act required them to report.
Jim Hildreth, 120 The Grand Canal, stated that he has yet to receive a
signed "For Review and Signature' which was dated March 12, 2002, from
the City and presented another copy. He referenced the January 8, 2002,
minutes (volume 54, page 660) and noted that there is no Harbor Resources
Manager. He stated that he sent a letter to Tony Melum, Division Manager
of the Harbor Resources Department, but received an unsigned letter back
which indicates that Mr. Melum is the Director of Harbor Resources. He
noted that this letter also states that there will be no access. He reported
that a November 9, 1999, letter indicates that the City was constructing
steps down, but did not state that he or his family were the only ones using
the ladder. He noted that former Public Works Director Webb and current
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Public Works Director Badum know that the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), Title 2, affects the City. He added that City Manager Bludau
told him that he is not insured for the use of the ladder. He believed that
the ladder was not designed for him, therefore, the City has made an
attempt to allow public access. He utilized enlarged photos and stated that
he believes that the structure that was removed was a feasible access
structure, and that the ladder did not meet the codes. The letters he
presented are on file in the City Clerk's office.
L. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES —
None.
M. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AND ORAL STATUS REPORT
14. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR APRIL 4, 2002.
Assistant City Manager Wood reported that the Wine Gallery's request was
approved to allow wine tasting and education, as well as the existing retail
store.
Ms. Wood reported that the Pacific Bay Homes project (One Ford Road)
requested an amendment to the Planned Community (PC) Development
Text to allow full kitchens in the guest cottages which would make them
similar to second units. She stated that some of the Commissioners thought
this was a policy issue that would have Citywide implications and expressed
concern about enforcement restrictions to prevent the units from being
occupied by a second household. She indicated that the Commission denied
the request by a 4 -2 -1 vote. She noted that this can be appealed by the
applicant or called up by Council.
Ms. Wood stated that the Commission considered a request for a variance
and modification for a new house at 201 Apolena Avenue. She reported that
the Commission granted the variance for the floor area, noting that the lot
had been reoriented and was being penalized in the amount of allowed floor
area because of the setbacks. She stated that, for this reason, the
Commission made the findings for the variance. She reported that, since
there was some concern over the setback modification, the Commission
referred this to the Modifications Committee rather than have them
redesign the project.
In response to Council Member Glover's questions regarding the One Ford
Road project, Ms. Wood reported that Pacific Bay Homes still owns 11 of the
lots that are allowed to have guest cottages, but now they want to install
full kitchens. She noted that this would make them independent dwelling
units. She reported that some of the houses have the ability to have guest
houses, but without full kitchens. Council Member Glover stated that she
thought there were only one or two places in the City that were allowed to
do this and that she was not aware that the City was allowing this again.
Ms. Wood noted that granny units are allowed in some parts of the City;
however, this PC only allows certain houses to have a guest cottage
consisting of just a bedroom and bathing facility. She stated that the
requested change would convert them more into granny flats. City Attorney
Burnham noted that there is no age restriction on any of the guest suites or
cottages. Council Member Glover stated that, when people came before
Council years ago, it was based on square footage of the property versus the
dwelling. Mr. Burnham reported that there are maximum floor area
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provisions for granny units, but they are not permitted in all residential
districts. Council Member Glover indicated that she was not aware that the
City was putting them in any of the new housing developments.
Mr. Burnham stated that he also was not aware; however, these guest
cottages are specifically permitted in the PC Development Text that was
adopted in conjunction with the project.
Regarding the Apolena Avenue project, Ms. Wood confirmed for Mayor Pro
Tern Bromberg that the project was bifurcated and that the only issue being
sent to the Modification Committee relates to the setback. She stated that
this will be going to the Committee on April 17, 2002. Mayor Pro Tom
Bromberg requested that he be notified of the outcome.
Council Member Heffernan asked about the status of the Temple.
Ms. Wood reported that the Environmental Quality Affairs Citizens (EQAC)
Advisory Committee is going to be discussing the comments on the Notice of
Preparation for the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on April 15, 2002,
and the Planning Commission public hearing will be held in July 2002.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bromberg to receive and file written report.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote
Ayes: Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Adams, Proctor, Mayor
Ridgeway
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
O. CONTINUED BUSINESS (taken out of order)
16. REVIEW OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON THE
VAN CLEVE APPEAL (PA 2002 -002) (contd. from 2/26/02).
17. APPEAL OF A STAFF DENIAL FOR STRUCTURAL
ENCROACHMENTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY
ADJACENT TO 2100 W. OCEAN FRONT (N2002 -0035) (contd. from
3/26/02).
Motion by Council Member O'Neil to continue Item No. 16 indefinitely
and continue Item No. 17 to the May 14, 2002, Council meeting.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote
Ayes: Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Adams, Proctor, Mayor
Ridgeway
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
N. PUBLIC HEARING
15. REVIEW, APPROVAL AND SUBMISSION OF THE FY 2002 -2003
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ONE -YEAR ACTION
PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD).
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Associate Planner Trimble stated that this is a follow -up to the
March 26, 2002, meeting. He reported that the total grant for the upcoming
year is $490,000 ($73,500 for public service grants, $98,000 for
administration, and $318,500 for public facilities improvements). He noted
that $153,000 of the $318,500 will be budgeted to repay the Section 108
grant for the Balboa Village Improvement Project. He indicated that, if
approved, staff will finalize the Action Plan and send it to HUD by April 15,
2002. He thanked Consultant Rudy Munoz of LDN Associates for his
assistance.
In response to Mayor Ridgeway's question regarding the 100 unit senior
housing project (handwritten page 19), Mr. Trimble reported that this is an
existing project at Seaview Lutheran.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bromberg to approve the 2002 -2003 One-
Year Action Plan.
Mayor Ridgeway opened the public hearing. Hearing no public testimony,
he closed the public hearing.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Adams, Proctor, Mayor
Ridgeway
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
18. HARBOR COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS.
Mayor Pro Tom Bromberg reported that, considering how much of the City's
business and activity is centered around the Harbor, the City will soon have
seven people on the Harbor Commission who will have authorities similar to
the Planning Commission. He indicated that the hard part is voting for only
one person in each seat.
City Clerk Harkless read the votes, as follows:
Council Member Heffernan — Timothy Collins (Seat No. 1); John Corrough
(Seat No. 2); Marshall Duffield (Seat No. 3); Donald Lawrenz (Seat No. 4);
Ralph Rodheim (Seat No. 5); Paulette Pappas (Seat No. 6); and Seymour
Beek (Seat No. 7)
Council Member Proctor — Gregory Ruzicka (Seat No. 1); John Corrough
(Seat No. 2); Marshall Duffield (Seat No. 3); Donald Lawrenz (Seat
No. 4); Ralph Rodheim (Seat No. 5); Paulette Pappas (Seat No. 6); and Linda
Mongno (Seat No. 7)
Council Member Adams — Timothy Collins (Seat No. 1); John Corrough
(Seat No. 2); Marshall Duffield (Seat No. 3); Donald Lawrenz (Seat
No. 4); Ralph Rodheim (Seat No. 5); Paulette Pappas (Seat No. 6); and
Seymour Beek (Seat No. 7)
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Council Member Glover — Timothy Collins (Seat No. 1); John Corrough (Seat
No. 2); Marshall Duffield (Seat No. 3); Donald Lawrenz (Seat
No. 4); Ralph Rodheim (Seat No. 5); Paulette Pappas (Seat No. 6); and
Seymour Beek (Seat No. 7)
Mayor Pro Tem Bromberg — Timothy Collins (Seat No. 1); John Corrough
(Seat No. 2); Jeff Gordon (Seat No. 3); Laura Acocella (Seat No. 4); Ralph
Rodheim (Seat No. 5); Paulette Pappas (Seat No. 6); and Seymour Beek
(Seat No. 7)
Council Member O'Neil— Timothy Collins (Seat No. 1); Richard Stevens
(Seat No. 2); Marshall Duffield (Seat No. 3); Donald Lawrenz (Seat
No. 4); Ralph Rodheim (Seat No. 5); Paulette Pappas (Seat No. 6); and
Seymour Beek (Seat No. 7)
Mayor Ridgeway — Timothy Collins (Seat No. 1); John Corrough (Seat No.
2); Jeff Gordon (Seat No. 3); Donald Lawrenz (Seat No. 4); Ralph Rodheim
(Seat No. 5); Paulette Pappas (Seat No. 6); and Seymour Beek (Seat No. 7)
City Clerk Harkless announced the Harbor Commission
appointments of Timothy Collins to Seat No. 1; John Corrough to
Seat No. 2; Marshall Duffield to Seat No. 3; Donald Lawrenz to Seat
No. 4; Ralph Rodheim to Seat No. 5; Paulette Pappas to Seat No. 6;
and Seymour Beek to Seat No. 7.
Mayor Ridgeway congratulated the appointees and stated that this was a
very qualified group. He expressed his appreciation to them because this is
new territory for the City and there is a lot of work to be done.
19. SOBER LIVING PROGRAM.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bromberg to adopt Resolution No. 2002 -30
adopting Orange County Adult Alcohol and Drug Sober Living Facilities
Certification Guidelines.
In response to Council Member Proctor's questions, City Attorney Burnham
stated that the relationship between this and any City zoning ordinance is
separate. He stated that there is virtually nothing the City can do from a
zoning or land use standpoint with respect to sober living facilities that have
six or fewer residents, but there may be some things the City can do for
facilities that house more than six residents. However, he reported that
relatively recent amendments to the Fair Employment Housing Act and
other Federal laws have caused most municipal practitioners to exercise
extreme caution with respect to any zoning ordinance that singles out a
sober living facility or a facility that is designed to house anyone that may
be covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). He confirmed that
the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) can file a
lawsuit against the City for massive penalties.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Glover, Adams, Proctor, Mayor
Ridgeway
Noes: None
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Abstain: None
Absent: None
Q. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None.
R. ADJOURNMENT - at 8:50 p.m. in memory of Anne Gronsky.
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on April 3, 2002, at
2:15 p.m. on the City Ball Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport
Beach Administration Building. The supplemental agenda for the Regular
Meeting was posted on April 5, 2002, at 2:15 p.m. on the City Hall Bulletin Board
located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building.
City Clerk
Recording Secretary
Mayor
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