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August 9, 2005
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes /0
Study Session DRAFT
July 26, 2005 — 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Selich; Council Member Rosansky; Mayor Pro Tem Webb; Mayor
Heffernan; Council Member Ridgeway; Council Member Daigle; Council Member Nichols
CURRENT BUSINESS
1. CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
None.
2. CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU ANNUAL REPORT. [100 -20051
Marta Hayden, Executive Director of the Newport Beach Conference & Visitors
Bureau (CVB), referred to the workbook provided to the City Council. She
highlighted the CVB's budget, plan of work, sales and marketing plan, trade show
participation, competition, and advertising; and noted that the financial impact of
the CVB during the 2004/2005 fiscal year was $10.4 million. Ms. Hayden responded
to questions by the City Council and introduced the board members in attendance at
the meeting.
Mayor Heffernan confirmed that the revenue sharing agreement with the CVB
increased from 14% to 18% for the 2004/2005 fiscal year, and the Transient
Occupancy Tax (TOT) increased from approximately $8.1 million to nearly $10
million.
Tom Johnson, Chairman of the CVB Board, highlighted some positive things
happening in the community in regard to tourism.
After a brief discussion, it was decided that after the final accounting of the
2004/2005 fiscal year is received, the Finance Committee will look into conducting a
study to determine how effective the CVB has been and come back to the City
Council with a recommendation.
Peggy Fort listed the accomplishments of the CVB with the additional money
received from the City for the 2004/05 fiscal year.
3. NEWPORT COAST COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE.. [100 -20051
Assistant City Manager Kiff used a PowerPoint presentation to provide the status of
the Newport Coast Community Center; and responded to questions by the City
Council. Additional information is available on the City's website under 'Projects"
or by e- mailing the Newport Coast Advisory Committee (NCAC) at
ncac@city.newport- beach.ca.us.
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City Attorney Clauson provided background information on the Irrevocable Offer of
Dedication (IOD) of the parcel and the title. She noted that the legal status of the
property needs to be addressed further. Additionally, the terms of the
preannexation agreement and the rights of the Newport Ridge Homeowners
Association were discussed.
Bill Lightcap, Newport Coast resident, spoke in opposition to the project and in
support of a vote being taken by the Newport Coast residents.
Gerhard Hahn, Newport Coast resident, also asked that a vote of the Newport Coast
residents be taken and that reimbursing the money allocated for the project back to
the residents be considered.
Diana Snyder, Newport Coast resident, asked why the entire community isn't
paying for the community center. She stated that Newport Ridge Park is being used
as a public park and should be paid for by everyone.
Tom Lebeau, Newport Coast resident, supported the right of the community to vote
on the project and noted that the project that was previously approved is not what is
currently being proposed.
Sherri Fryer, Newport Coast resident, presented approximately 200 petitions from
residents who support a vote on the project.
Lisa Thompson, Newport Coast resident and President of the Newport Coast
Elementary School Parent(Teacher Association (PTA), spoke in opposition to the
community center due to traffic and safety concerns,
Marc Fanticola, Newport Coast resident, expressed dissatisfaction with the NCAC
Dolores Otting agreed that the information presented at the NCAC meetings
regarding the community center has been inadequate.
Russ Abber, Newport Coast resident, expressed his support for the matter being
voted on by the Newport Coast residents.
Dan Wampole, member of both the NCAC and Newport Ridge Homeowners
Association, provided a letter from the Chairman of the NCAC, Jim McGee. Mr.
Wampole covered several points and provided the history of the project. He
confirmed that the five members of the NCAC will continue to support the
community center regardless of the results of a vote by the residents.
Darla Yancey, Newport Coast resident, felt that information has not
been adequately presented to the residents on the project. Additionally, she
expressed her concerns for the Newport Ridge residents being the sole supporters of
a park that is being used by everyone.
Council Member Nichols expressed his support for the community center, felt that
the NCAC has been responsive and that a vote of the residents is not necessary.
Council Member Rosansky stated that he would like a report on. the legalities
involved with the ownership of the parcel. He expressed his support for the
community center and opposition to a vote.
Mayor Pro Tem Webb stated that residents have had the opportunity to voice their
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opinions and noticing of the NCAC meetings has been adequate. He did not support
a vote of the residents.
Council Member Daigle expressed her concern for the opposition to the project and
felt that the matter should be agendized for further consideration by the City
Council.
Council Member Sehch spoke in opposition to a vote of the residents.
Council Member Ridgeway stated that adequate information on the project
was provided to the community and there were opportunities to express opposition
earlier in the process. He did not support a vote of the residents. Additionally, he
expressed concern for any suggestions to limit access to Newport Ridge Park.
Mayor Heffernan summarized the comments by stating that no further action would
be taken by the City Council.
4. EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM.
Item continued.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dolores Otting, EQAAC member, asked why the NCAC has the final say and EQAC doesn't.
She stated that the differences between committees and commissions needs to be provided.
Council Member Ridgeway explained that each committee and commission has a different
resolution or authority document, and they do vary.
Shari Fryer expressed concern over a possible conflict of interest with Jim McGee being the
author of the Newport Coast preannexation agreement and a member of the NCAC.
ADJOURNMENT at 6:23 p.m
The agenda for the Study Session was posted on July 20, 2005 at 2:10 pm 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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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes DRAFT
Regular Meeting
July 26, 2005 — 7:00 p.m.
STUDY SESSION - 4:00 p.m
CLOSED SESSION - 6:30 p.m
A. RECESSED AND RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Sehch; Council Member Rosansky; Mayor Pro Tem Webb; Council
Member Ridgeway; Council Member Nichols; Council Member Daigle; Mayor Heffernan
C. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - CounciI Member Daigle.
E. INVOCATIQN — Pastor JimMcCammon, Newport Harbor Lutheran Church.
F. PRESENTATION
Arts Foundation Presentation of Check - City Arts Commissioner Rockefeller
introduced Commissioners Grant and Brooks and announced that the Summer Concert in
Park will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Corona del Mar and Shakespeare by the Sea will be held on
August 6 and August 7 at Grant Howald Park. Arts Foundation President Crespin
presented the $7,000 check to Mayor Heffernan.
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
REPORTINON- DISCUSSION ITEMZ:
City Clerk Harkless announced that the videostreaming of study session and Council
meetings began today, and introduced the CFO of Granicus, Emery Jones.
Council Member Daigle requested a study session item to discuss the protocol of what can be
videostreamed on the City's webpage and to discuss the production of any programs. City
Clerk Harkless suggested that the Website Committee review these issues prior to it coming
before Council.
Council Member Ridgeway requested that a protocol be established relative to Council
involvement in the Pick -A -Pet cable program.
Mayor Pro Tem Webb discussed his trip to the City's Sister City, Antibes, France, and
indicated that Antibes would like to establish a student exchange program with the City.
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Council Member Rosansky announced that a Bachelor Auction was held to raise funds for
the Centennial Rose Parade Float and reported that 400 women participated and raised
$15,000.
Mayor Heffernan requested that a survey of slip rental fees in the Balboa Yacht Basin be
conducted since he believed they are under market value.
Mayor Heffernan stated that Antibes, France, is in the southern coast of France,
near Monaco, Nice, and Cannes. He reported that the Antibes delegation will be visiting the
City in November and announced that they have a 49 member council.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR Qtems 1 to 12)
Council Member Daigle requested that Volume 57, Page 329, be amended to reflect that she
was talking about the balance of the Santa Ana Heights Redevelopment Fund, not the
annexation fund.
READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE
21, 2005 AND THE SPECIAL MEETINGS (STUDY SESSION AND
REGULAR MEETINGS) OF JUNE 28, 2005. [100 -2005) Waive reading
of subject minutes, approve as written and order filed. (Council Member
Selich abstained on this item)
2. Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions under consideration,
and direct City Clerk to read by title only.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
3. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2005 -001 AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO PARKING STANDARDS FOR
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS (PA 2005 -015) (contd. from 5/10/05
& 6/14/05). [100 -20051 Approve Code Amendment No. 2005 -001 by
adopting Ordinance No. 2005 -12 amending the Condominium Conversion
Regulations of Title 19 of the Municipal Code. (Council Members
Ridgeway and Rosansky abstained on this item)
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
5. JAMBOREE ROAD REHABILITATION — APPROVAL OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DEWAN, LUNDIN
AND ASSOCIATES (C- 3785). [381100 -20051 Approve a Professional
Services Agreement with Dewan, Lundin and Associates, Inc. of Garden
Grove for Jamboree Road Street Rehabilitations from University Drive to
Bristol Street and from San Joaquin Hills Road to Ford Road at a contract
price of $85,708 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Agreement.
6. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR PROPOSED
UNDERGROUND ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 100 (AREA
GENERALLY BOUNDED BY BALBOA BOULEVARD, OCEAN
FRONT, 13TH STREET, AND ADAMS STREET). [891100 -2005[ 1)
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Authorize an additional advance from the General Fund in the amount of
$24,145 to Assessment District No. 100 and appropriate $10,150 to 74100-
9810 for SCE electric design, $8,300 to 74100 -9811 for SBC phone design
and $5,695 to 74100 -9812 for assessment engineering services (06BA -001);
and 2) authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional
Services Agreement with Hall & Foreman, Inc. increasing the not -to- exceed
amount to $27,145 for assessment engineering services.
IRVINE AVENUE SIDEWALK BETWEEN PRIVATE ROAD
AND SANTIAGO DRIVE — AWARD OF CONTRACT (C- 3715). [381100-
20051 1) Approve the plans and specifications; 2) approve a budget
amendment (06BA -002) appropriating $24,000 from Transportation and
Circulation fund balance, 260 -3605, to account 7261- C5100792; 3) award the
contract (C -3715) to CJ Construction, Inc. for the total bid price of $202,250
and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract; and 4)
establish an amount of $17,750 to cover the cost of unforeseen work.
S. BUCK GULLY WETLANDS AND MAINTENANCE ROAD REPAIR —
APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
DUDEK & ASSOCIATES, INC. (C- 3778). [381100 -0051 Approve a
Professional Services Agreement with Dudek & Associates, Inc. (Dudek) of
Encinitas for the Buck Gully Wetlands and Maintenance Road Repair at a
contract price of $60,000 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the Agreement.
9. ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT AND PERMIT FOR
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE
IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE ALLEY RIGHT -OF -WAY
ADJACENT TO 322 HELIOTROPE AVENUE, CORONA DEL MAR
(N2005- 0286). [100 -:0051 Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Encroachment Agreement providing for the construction of an alley
extension structure that will become City property after it is completed and
accepted by the City.
10. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE
CALIFORNIA URBAN WATER CONTSERVATION COUNCIL FOR
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (C- 3786). [381100 -20051 Authorize
the Mayor to execute a future Memorandum of Understanding (MOIL) with
the California Urban Water Conservation Council (CUWCC) regarding
water conservation Best Management Practices (BMPs).
MIS CELLAIVEO US_ ACTIONS
11. REASSIGNTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND SENIOR
SERVICES POSITION TO A DIFFERENT SALARY RANGE. Approve
the City Manager's recommendation to place the position at a salary range
of $8,730 - $10, 636 monthly (current range is $8,310 - $10,125 monthly).
12. ACCEPT ASSISTANCE TO CERT GRANT. 1) Accept the 2003 Federal
Emergency Management Agency Supplemental Grant for Community
Emergency Response Teams (CERT) for $5,514 in funding for the CERT
Program; and 2) approve a budget amendment (06BA -004) increasing
revenue estimates by $5,514 in 23544894 and approving those funds into
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Fire Department account 2354 - 82002.
Motion by Mavor Pro Tern Webb to approve the Consent Calendar, except for the item removed
(4); and noting the abstention on Item 3 by Council Members Ridgeway and Rosansky, and the
abstention on Item 1 by Council Member Selich.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich; Council Member Rosansky; Mayor Pro Tern Webb; Council Member
Ridgeway; Council Member Daigle; Council Member Nichols; Mayor Heffernan
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. TITLE 14 AMENDMENTS INCORPORATING WATER AND SEWER FEE
INCREASES. [100 -20051
City Manager Bludau reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Council Member Ridge-way to adopt Ordinance No. 2005 -13
(amending Section 14.12.020 and 14.24.065 of Title 14 of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code) which: a) increases the water use fee from $2.00 to $2.08 for each
hundred cubic feet of water delivered to each customer connected to the City water
system; b) increases the water meter fee based on meter size as indicated in
report; c) increases the sewer use fee from $0.25 to $0.30 for each hundred cubic feet
of water delivered to each customer connected to the City water and sewer system,
effective September 1, 2005; d) increases the sewer use fee from $0.30 to $0.35
for each hundred cubic feet of water delivered to each customer connected to the
City water and sewer system, effective September 1, 2006; e) increases the sewer
connection fee from a basic fee of $3.60 per month to $4.50 per month for
sewer customers connected to the water and sewer system; and f) increases the
sewer connection fee from a basic fee from $5.25 per month to 56.25 per month for
sewer customers that do not purchase water from the City.
Mayor Heffernan opened the public hearing.
Jim Hildreth spoke in opposition to the fee increases.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Heffernan closed the public hearing.
The motion tamed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich; Council Member Rosansky; Mayor Pro Tern
Webb; Council Member Ridgeway; Council Member Daigle; Council Member
Nichols; Mayor Heffernan
14. HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN SERIES 2005 HEALTH
CARE FACILITY REVENUE BONDS. [401100 -0051
Administrative Services Director Danner reviewed the staff report, stating that the
tax -free bonds that would be issued on the hospital's behalf will total $200 million.
He reported that this has been done four times before and added that the hospital
paid the City $200,000 in the past for its assistance and is proposing to pay the City
$200,000 this year. He emphasized that this is the hospital's obligation, not the
City's, and the City has no responsibility for the debt service on these bonds and it
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will not affect the City's bond rating.
In response to Council Member Nichols' concern about the City's liability,
Administrative Services Director Danner referenced and read Section 5.3 of the loan
agreement. Council Member Rosansky reported that the hospital is providing
insurance.
Administrative Services Director Danner noted that the Finance Committee
discussed this issue and recommended that Council approve staffs recommendation.
Mayor Heffernan announced that this public hearing regarding the financing of the
tax- exempt bonds is required by Federal tax law.
Mayor Heffernan opened the public hearing.
Nicholas Hamilton expressed his support but asked if the City has a stated fee in its
laws. City Attorney Clauson reported that the authorizing ordinance states that the
City should not have any expenses for issuing these bonds and confirmed that
reimbursement for these expenses is part of the $200,000.
City Clerk Harkless announced that no written comments about this issue were
received.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Heffernan closed the public hearing.
Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to adopt Resolution No. 2005 -39
authorizing: a) the sale of not to exceed $200 million of City of Newport Beach
Insured Demand Revenue Bonds (Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian) Series
2005; b) the execution and delivery of the Loan Agreement in substantially the form
presented; c) the execution and delivery of the Indenture in substantially the form
presented; d) the execution and delivery of the Preliminary Official Statement
(including Appendix A) in substantially the form presented; e) the execution
and delivery of the Bond Purchase Contract in substantially the form presented; and
f) staff to take the necessary steps to close the bond sale.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote
Ayes: Council Member Selich; Council Member Rosansky; Mayor Pro Tem
Webb; Council Member Ridgeway; Council Member Daigle; Council Member
Nichols; Mayor Heffernan
15. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2004 -006 AND CODE AMENDMENT
NO. 2005-006 - MASTER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OFFICE
EXPANSION, 4200 VON &ARMAN AVENUE (PA2004 -231). [100 -20051
Associate Planner Ung reviewed the staff report
In response to Council questions, Associate Planner Ung reported that this project
does not trip any of the Greenlight requirements, it meets all parking requirements,
and the boll Center is built out. Council Member Ridgeway noted that The Irvine
Company has the ability to transfer its own property within the Irvine Center,
however, a third party has to request a size increase before Council. Council
Member Selich added that, when he was on the Planning Commission, it was not
uncommon to approve small General Plan Amendments of less than 2,000 square
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feet in the Airport Area.
Mayor Heffernan opened the public hearing.
Bruce McDonald, applicant, requested Council approval. He noted that the building
will not be used for medical purposes but for office use, is not zoned for medical uses,
and the property is not related to The Irvine Company.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Heffernan closed the public hearing.
MotiQn- by Council Member Daie'le to approve the request by adopting
Resolution No. 2005 -40 for General Plan Amendment No. 2004 -006 and
introducing Ordinance No. 2005 -14 for Code Amendment No. 2005 -006, and pass to
second reading and adoption on August 9, 2005.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich; Council Member Rosansky; Mayor Pro Tem
Webb; Council Member Ridgeway; Council Member Daigle; Council Member
Nichols; Mayor Heffernan
Ii PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Hildreth presented documents, displayed photos, and discussed access on The Grand
Canal.
Saied Naaseh, John McMorrow, Mark Eckenweiller, David Lis, and Donald Phelps voiced
concerns about the Newport Center Community Center. Mayor Heffernan announced that,
at the Study Session, Council was polled and, by majority, agreed not to bring this issue
back as a Council agenda item.
L. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Ad Hoc General Plan Update Committee (GPUC) - Council Member Selich indicated
that they have not had any meetings but he has met with staff to discuss the schedule. He
confirmed that it is their intent to have the General Plan Update on the November 2006
ballot.
Local Coastal Program Certification Committee - Council Member Ridgeway reported
that the Committee elected to write a letter to the Coastal Commission, under his
signature, requesting that the City be heard at their September hearing and have a vote at
their October meeting relative to the Land Use Element.
Newport Coast Advisory Committee - Council Member Nichols reported that the NCAC
has negotiated the size of the park site for the Community Center parking lot with the City.
He stated that the Community Center will be run by the City and is in the design phase. He
announced that there is information about the project on the City's webpage and the NCAC
has met once a month for several years. He encouraged the residents to become involved.
Mariners Joint Use Library Ad Hoc Steering Committee - Mayor Pro Tern TATebb
announced that the project is on schedule and the tennis courts will open in about two weeks
and the library should open in March or April.
City Centennial 2006 Committee - Mayor Pro Tern Webb announced that Centennial
notecards are on sale in the Recreation and Senior Services Department for $10 for a pack of
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10, they also have window logo stickers for sale, and "Let's Do Launch" tickets will go on
sale on August 1.
City Council/Citizens Ad Hoc Committee for Marina Park Planning - Mayor Pro Tem
Webb reported that the Committee created a subcommittee to establish goals and objectives
and to look at the needs of the community in order to assist in evaluating the proposals and
make a suggestion to Council.
City Council Ad Hoc Marina Park Advisory Committee - Council Member Ridgeway
reported that they will be meeting with the State Lands Commission on August 2 at City
Hall regarding boundaries for any future development at Marina Park.
Building Ad Hoc Committee -Mayor Heffernan announced that the new City Hall will be
discussed at the August 9, August 23, and September 13 Council meetings. City Manager
Bludau stated that the City is looking for comments from Council and the community about
the size and appearance, and noted that the final determinations will not happen at those
meetings. He indicated that the whole package will be presented to Council in October and
the final determination will be made at that time.
M. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AND ORAL STATUS REPORT
16. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR JULY 7, 2005. [100 -20051
Planning Director Temple reported on the following Planning Commission items:
Master Development Corporation (PA2004 -231); Steven Fischer (PA2005 -098) -
3600 E. Coast Highway; Hamburger Mary's Bar and Grille Restaurant (PA2005-
087) - 4221 Dolphin Striker Way; and Comprehensive Sign Code Update and Sign
Design Guidelines Manual (PA2005 -091).
Council Member Rosansky reported that, pursuant to Council policy, he requested
an extension to the Planning Commission appeal date to tonight. Planning Director
Temple confirmed that Council Member Rosansky provided his request to extend
the appeal period in a timely manner and that she forwarded it to the City Clerk.
Motion by Council Member Rosansky to appeal the Steven Fischer project
(PA2005 -098) located at 3600 East Coast Highway.
Council discussed the merits of the project and the issues of counting onstreet
parking towards onsite panting, setting precedence, and the parking supply in
Corona del Mar.
Jim Hildreth suggested having metered parking.
Barry Fischer, developer, stated that the method being used to get the waiver came
from the Planning Commission at a meeting. He expressed his concern with how
long the appeal could take.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Rosansky; Mayor Pro Tem Webb; Council Member Daigle
Noes: Council. Member Selich; Council Member Ridgeway; Council Member
Nichols; Mayor Heffernan
17. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR JULY 21, 2005. [100 -2005)
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Planning Director Temple reported on the following Planning Commission items:
Barry Saywitz Residence (PA2005 -085) - 5005 River Avenue; Hoag Memorial
Hospital Presbyterian - One Hoag Drive; and Domingo Villas, Inc. - 757 Domingo
Drive.
Referencing the Domingo Villas, Inc. project, Nicholas Hamilton requested sufficient
time before the hearing so inconsistencies are reconciled. He presented Council
with correspondence.
Mike Hoskinson, Spaghetti Bender Restaurant owner, discussed the project and
explained why the office space is needed.
N. CONTINUED BUSINESS
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is. EST_ABLISHING A PROTOCOL FOR THE UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARING
FOR THE ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH EXPANSION
PROJECT (PA2002 -265). [100 -20051 -
Senior Planner Campbell highlighted the protocol attached to the staff report.
Mayor Heffernan noted that he provided a different script.
Council discussed the various options.
Jim Hildreth believed that two minutes for public testimony is not enough time.
Don Krotee requested that the homeowner associations be given the same amount of
wrap up time as the applicant and agreed that the applicant should speak last.
Gary McKitterick, attorney for the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, encouraged
separating the two main topics if the issue of expediency can be satisfied.
Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to approve the hearing protocol as
outlined in Exhibit No. 1, but amend it to allow the homeowners associations to also
provide wrap up testimony, provide the applicant with the last five minutes of wrap
up time; and set a three hour maximum time limit on public testimony.
With the concurrence of Council, Council Member Ridgeway requested that the
motion be amended to have a goal of not exceeding three hours of public testimony,
rather than setting a three hour maxiumum time limit on public testimony.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich; Council Member Rosansky; Mayor Pro Tem
Webb; Council Member Ridgeway; Council Member Nichols; Council Member
Daigle; Mayor Heffernan
19. ORDINANCE RESTRICTING TRUCKS ON RIDGE PARK ROAD. [100 -0051
Public Works Director Badum reviewed the staff report and reported that they
included a three year sunset clause at the request of the residents.
Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to introduce Ordinance No. 2005 -15
adding Section 12.32.022 to the NBMC to establish a vehicle weight limit of eight
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thousand (8,000) pounds on Ridge Park Road between Newport Coast Drive and
Vista Ridge Road; and establish a three year sunset clause on the ordinance.
Council Member Nichols believed that it doesn't make sense to have these
exclusions when school is not in session. He added that stop signs should've been
erected.
Dennis Labonge expressed concern about the traffic solution. He suggested placing
the traffic problems on the developers and provided handouts.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich; Council Member Rosansky; Mayor Pro Tem
Webb; Council Member Ridgeway; Council Member Daigle; Mayor Heffernan
Abstain: Council Member Nichols
20. MARINER'S MILE WATERFRONT WALKWAY: APPROVAL OF
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CASH & ASSOCIATES (C- 3548). [381100 -20051
Public Works Director Badum reviewed the staff report and Council discussed the
merits of the project. Council Member Nichols expressed concern that the walkway
might block views.
Motion by-Council Member Ridgeway to 1) approve Amendment No. 2 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Cash & Associates and authorize the Mayor
and the City Clerk to execute the Amendment; and 2) approve a budget amendment
(06BA -003) appropriating $175,750 from Tide and Submerged Land reserves, 230-
3605, to account 1231- C5100703.
Jim Hildreth discussed public access.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich; Council Member Rosansky; Mayor Pro Tem
Webb; Council Member Ridgeway; Council Member Daigle; Mayor Heffernan
Noes: Council Member Nichols
P. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
4. PURCHASE OF SURVEILLANCE MONITORING AND RECORDING
SYSTEM FOR THE BALBOA YACHT BASIN (`BYB "); CONTRACT 'WITH
POST ALARM SYSTEMS (C- 3783). [381100 -20051
Jim Hildreth expressed concern about where the surveillance equipment will be
housed and asked if the boat owners have been notified about the surveillance
system.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Webb to 1) authorize the purchase and the
installation of the alarm system as proposed at the bid price of $31,695; and 2)
authorize the Harbor Resources Manager to execute a contract with Post Alarm
Systems (C- 3783).
Ayes: Council Member Selich; Council Member Rosansky; Mayor Pro Tem
Webb; Council Member Ridgeway; Council Member Daigle; Council Member
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Nichols; Mayor Heffernan
The motion carved by the following roll call vote:
Q. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None.
R. ADJOURNMENT -10:00 p.m
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on July 20, 2005 at 2:10 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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