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Agenda Item No. 1
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes
Special Meeting
August 16, 2005 — 7:00 p.rr
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Selich; Council Member Rosansky; or Tem Webb; Mayor
Heffernan; Council Member Ridgeway; Council Member Daiglund her ?Nichols
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Rid
C. INVOCATION — Reverend Robert Jordan Rocs. NewpoUniversalist So"i
D. CONTINUED BUSINESS
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1. REVIEW OF GENERAL PLAN UPDATE L. SE RECOMMENDATIONS
AND SELECTION OF PREFERRED LAQ. USE PLAN/PROJECT
DESCRIPTION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPA ORT (EIR) [681100-
2005]. F1�` 4'„• VV
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Woodie Tescher, E1P Associates, lkilized V Ice�t presentation and highlighted
the process, goals, and objectives fqr th'eceni g;- a pointed out that each General
Plan area has recommendations Ad,a chart Oat shows the differences between
staffs recom%en'3at qhA the General Plan Advisory Committee's (GPAC)
recommendation. and tie existing Ge* al;Plan.
Assistan!•60;blana66r Wcod,notedihat, starting on handwritten page 53, there
are tables explaiioing the development capacity for today and at buildout with the
existing General'Plk staffs re6b1iimendation, and GPAC's recommendation.
It was'tl h`mnsensus.'a :tbe1Council to conduct straw votes on each of the areas
discussed. •�,; A �
escher d*tussed the GPAC recommendations and the Planning Commission
rect ndatl6n to support the GPAC recommendation, but analyze R -2 in the EIR
rathel�.thaLrmake a commitment to cut down the density at this time. He and
Assista4 City Manager Wood responded to questions from Council regarding the
mobiletiome park, terminology, development capacity, why staff recommended
19,000 square feet and GPAC reduced the square footage to 10,000, what the GPAC
recommendations mean, and how it would be distributed.
Philip Arst questioned whether this area is subject to a Greealight vote.
Following staff receiving a description of the project, City Attorney Clausen
indicated that she will bring back an analysis for Council consideration relative to
what portion of the General Plan needs to go before the voters and in what context.
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Philip Bettencourt, GPAC member, recommended that staff get documentation
relative to the Orange Coast River Park Plan.
Motion by Council Member Rosanskv to support the GPAC recommendations,
but consider Area D as R -2 for purposes of the EIR and Area B as Commercial with
a 10,000 square foot maximum above the existing General Plan.
Council Member Nichols expressed concern that it is premature to make decisions
tonight.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich; Council Member
Mayor Heffernan; Council Member Ridgeway;
Member Nichols
Banning Ranch
Assistant City Manager Wood reported-.4
Ranch property owners on land use aArm
that this area be discussed at the August 30
West Newport Industrial
Mr. Tescher reviewed the
to Costa Mesa and Hoag H
GPAC's recommendations.
Pro Tem Webb;
Daigle: Council
with-the Banning
objection, requested
the area's relationship
Commission endorsed
estate on 16th Street and stepped
=d tbet a will review the Fair Political Practices
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Cd w they relate to Council's properties when
%'! ate. She reported that she will present the
to the next meeting. Council Member Rosansky noted
the West Newport Highway area and will change his
a if it is found that he has a conflict of interest.
>eway discussed the Regional Housing Needs Assessment
requirement to provide its share of housing.
Rosansky expressed concern with having five stories in the medical
avor Pro Tem Webb to support the GPAC recommendations.
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
Old Newport Boulevard
Mr. Tescher discussed the trends of the area and the GPAC recommendations. He
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reported that the Planning Commission suggested that Subarea A be allowed mixed
use.
Council Member Rosansky clarified that this area deals with the west side of Old
Newport Boulevard, not Newport Boulevard, and expressed concern with three story
buildings impacting residential areas. Assistant City Manager Wood stated that the
Planning Commission recommended studying three story buildings on both sides of
Old Newport Boulevard and then determine which side is more appropriate.
Assistant City Manager Wood responded to questions r runoff and
expansion for traffic capacity, and stated that this will be st ed in t IR.
Motion by Council Memher Rosansky to support a recommendation
with the addition of the Planning Commission recom ation ding studying
three story buildings on both sides of Old NewportAo rd an g mixed use
in the west side.
The motion carried by the following roll call o�tr: q %3
iqy ii. �
Ayes: Council Member Selich; Councif- Memb r:. "$c Mayor Pro Tern Webb;
Mayor Heffernan; Council Member Ridgeway; Member Daigle
Noes: Council Member Nichols
Balboa Peninsula
Mr. Tescher reviewed the subar(Liao's C cry Village, and McFadden
F" : '
Square) and discussed the GPA reco =en i He clarified that Subarea F
should be the same as NMcFad y� rSquare� *'1'le reported that the Planning
Commission recomlmen4d that the rpdo 17arina Village be a potential site for mixed
use.
Motion ngil MopqWRidgeway to support the GPAC recommendations,
add the Plannmt.. iinmissipti�%ya�a�
mendation as noted, and make the correction
regarding Subarea P.
Mi:'. "Teethes ,and City T er Bludau responded to questions regarding City Hall
and the Al ruon's site m e indicated that be will review the numbers for the
McFadden �giiare westarea.
The motion car }ed by the following roll call vote:
Ayeej. ouncil Member Selicb; Council Member Rosansky; Mayor Pro Tem Webb;
Mayo3'Wwrnan; Council Member Ridgeway; Council Member Daigle
Abstain'y,T,ouncil Member Nichols
Balboa Village
Mr. Tescher discussed the GPAC recommendations and reported that the Planning
Commission requested that the area accommodate mixed use on the waterfront
parcels.
Assistant City Manager responded to questions regarding the Nautical Museum
and the Fun Zone.
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Council Member Ridgeway requested that a 3,000 square foot Junior Lifeguard
building in Aera A be included. Planning Director Temple suggested including this
in the Recreation and Open Space Element.
Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to support the GPAC recommendations
and add the Planning Commission recommendation as noted.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich; Council Member Rosansky; o Tem. Webb;
Mayor Heffernan; Council Member Ridgeway; Council ber le; Council
Member Nichols
Mariners Mile
Mr. Tescher discussed the subareas and GPAC r"
the Planning Commission accepted the reco�
AP
but requested that Subarea A be amends o bayP
allow residential uses as long as 50° /y*ef. -.&e sqv
marine - related and visitor- serving tretA..�i q
institutional, and recreational uses. Assistant
conditions to the Planning Commission recomm
frontage be 200' or more an at the height h
PAC m
further explained why G Wt residential
Council suggested making the BAI,
Mayor Heffernan,axprgssed concet
marine -uscs cant'paq`tBe same as
commented that there language
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marine se in the ure. Hey
tabled faY�e di . ,-
Council
Base.
rations. a VjaettZo that
for Subaread D,
properties a also
f(x)tage was Astricted for
41, restaurant, hotel,
.ger Wood added that other
n included that the parcel
ntained. Mr. Tescher
the bayward side.
subarea.
ig7where boats will be serviced since
Irving uses. Council Member Ridgeway
arbor Element to maintain and protect
that the discussion about boat yards be
;frig the Ardell property and the property next door to it,
the Planning Commission recommendation.
hiUip Lugar,C.W -chair of GPAC, discussed the GPAC vote relative to bayfront
'dential use�nd expressed support with including this use in the EIR for study.
P j . st a ressed the opinion that all of this should go to a Greenlight vote.
Jan Vrrsloot expressed his opposition to the recommendation and suggested
includ g this in the EIR with less intense development in Mariners Mile.
Mark Murrell requested that the EIR include residential uses as a possibility on
larger properties.
Council Member Daigle expressed support for the recommendations and discussed
view corridors and revitalization.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Webb to support the GPAC recommendations and add
the Planning Commission recommendation as noted.
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb,
Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council
Member Nichols
Noting that he will not be at the August 30 meeting, Council Member
Ridgeway suggested that a 15,000 square foot convention ce er discussion be
included with the Newport Center/Fashion Island area.
Without objection, it was the consensus of Council to di the remainder of the
General Plan areas after the Planning Commission has vic' '" hem.
Assistant City Manager Wood explained the pKrp'� of the;''bar charts and
reported that they will do Measure S analysis o79..7xbp '{a
E. PUBLIC COMMENTSw
Terry Welsch, Banning Ranch Park and Preserve,')&sk Foe. -discussed their vision for
Banning Ranch, requested Council suppport, and e'glted ttfeir support of the GPAC
recommendations relative to Banning Ranch.
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F. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATI0bi.-None.
G. ADJOURNMENT - at 9:47 p.m. to the`Regnlpr., „ eting o ugust 23, 2005 at 7 p.m.
The agenda for the Regular M
g g Meeting g was poFted on August 5, 2005 at 12:30 p.m on the
City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration
Building.
City Clerk
Recording Secretary
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Mayor
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DRAFT
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes
Study Session
August 23, 2005 — 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Selich; Mayor Pro Tem Webb; Mayor Heffernan; Council Member Daigle;
Council Member Nichols
Absent/Excused: Council Member Rosansky; Council Member Ridgeway
CURRENT BUSINESS
1. CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
Council Member Daigle reported that she will pull item 3 from the agenda for
clarification.
2. VECTOR CONTROL PRESENTATION [ORAL PRESENTATION ONLY].
Michael Hearst, Director of Public Information, Orange County Vector Control
District, reported on the District's budget, and provided detailed information on the
fund developed to deal with the West Nile virus and how the District is addressing
and responding to that issue.
Council Member Rosansky joined the meeting at 04:39 PM
Mayor Pro Tem Webb complimented the District on their immediate actions taken
when reports were made of a dead bird in Mariners Park, as well as standing
water. As far as fire ants, Mr. Hearst reported that Newport Coast is really the only
area in Newport Beach experiencing any problems with them.
3. RHINE CHANNEL REMEDIATION PROJECT [ORAL PRESENTATION
ONLY].
Harbor Resources Manager Tom Rossmiller introduced Ray Hiemstra, Project
Coordinator, Orange County Coastkeeper; Steve Cappellino, Project Manager,
Anchor Environmental, L.L.C.; and Jessie Powell, Associate Water Resources
Engineer, California Regional Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region. With the
assistance of Mr. Hiemstra, Harbor Resources Manager Rossmiller presented a
PowerPoint presentation, which reviewed the following areas: how the Rhine
Channel became a site of concern, the history of the contamination, the sediment
sampling, the side scan sonar and debris field mapping, the infrastructure survey,
the laboratory analysis, and the remediation and funding alternatives.
The Council discussed the remediation alternatives and costs and staff responded to
speck questions raised pertaining to the contaminants and fines for violation of
the Clean Water Act. It was reported that the plan should be underway in five
years and completed in ten years. Assistant City Manager Tuff reported that the
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State Board will take this report and start holding hearings on the issue.
Council Member Selich requested copies of everything that is sent to the Board for
their consideration.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
ADJOURNMENT - 5:42 P.M.
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on August 17, 2005 at 2:45 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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STUDY SESSION — 4:30 p.m
CLOSED SESSION `y "4
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A. RECESSED AND RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR RFG. ME G
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B. ROLL CALL . *' ti <_?
Present: Council Member Selich, Council MemberlLosansky, Vayor Pro Tem Webb, .Mayor
Heffernan, Council Member Daigle, C,9L(!QM- pmb4)!ichols
Excused: Council Member Ridgeway
C. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
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D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Rosansky J. #
E. INVOCATION - Rabbi Marc Rubenstein, Te�i% 'ple Isaial}. E
F. PRESENTATION `
G.
H.
Presentation of Check for .Centennial -:Victoria Lister, CEO of Newport Orthopedic
Institute, introduced the Board Members in attendance and presented Mayor Pro Tem Webb
with a check f9i7525;g00. Reor"Um a6 *ru'or Services Director Knight reported on
Centennial preparatiohe..', , ` -'
Council'Mfjgber Nich* requested verification of when the traffic counts were taken that
are being u98afor the;{;eneral Plan Update.
Council Member.-)Daigle announced that the Orange County Conference for Women will be
held on Sept*ber 14 at the Balboa Bay Club. She reviewed the seminar sessions and
stated that more information can be found on www.ocwomen.org or by calling Susan Coulter
at (949) 644 -3128.
Mayor Heffernan asked when the traffic calming measures on the Port Streets will be
implemented.
Mayor Heffernan requested that a staff report be presented at a regular meeting relative to
the John Wayne Airport (JAVA) expansion.
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I. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 to 9)
READING OF MINUTESIORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND
REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 9, 2005 AND ADJOURNED
REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 11, 2005. Waive reading of subject
minutes, approve as written and order filed.
2. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTI naive reading in
full of all ordinances and resolutions under consid tion, direct City
Clerk to read by title only. 10
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
4. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT
AGREEMENT WITH . IRVINE R,
FOR JOINT UTILITY EFFORTS
INCH WATER MAIN TRANSXISSIO;
PROJECT (C -3411) (381100- 2005): :])
Reimbursement Agreement with the`IR
water main improvements in the amouti
Mir(
Avenue 24 -inch Water. Transmission Mattri
approve a budget ame"j Inent (0611.9 -010) ir.
the Water Fund Accoiuit'No.'100 -4887 by
increasing expenditure: approptixpc,, inn_
C5500386. d; -
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THE IRVINE AV
NUE 24-
n MAIN REPI&CEMENT
nve Amendment No. 1 to
f onstruction of additional
689,082 for the City's Irvine
t1 ment Project; and 2)
g revenue estimates in
5,393.01 from IRWD, and
E e same amount in 7501-
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5. AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
PREPARATION OF A Si PPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT FOR THE HOAG HOSPITAL MASTER PLAN
UPbATE PR64EGT (C37") 1381100- 20051. 1) Approve an amendment
to the Professional $e%vipee Agreement with BonTerra Consulting of Costa
Mesa for additional 'wori required for preparation of a Supplemental
Environmental; Impact Report for an additional amount not to exceed
$74;181; and 2) auth�rize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
6. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH
ASSOCIATION OF NEWPORT BEACH OCEAN LIFEGUARDS (C-
2058) (3000 - 2005). Continue to the September 13, 2005 Council meeting.
TLQNS
7. )CONSOLIDATION OF THREE LIBRARY PART TIME TECHNICAL
&. PROCESSING POSITIONS INTO ONE FULL TIME LIBRARY
TECHNICAL PROCESSING POSITION WITH SALARY SAVINGS OF
$1,582 (100 - 2005). Authorize the consolidation of three part time library
technical processing positions into one full time technical processing library
position.
8. 2005/2006 CULTURAL ARTS GRANTS (100 - 2005). Approve
recommended recipients for FY 2005 /2006 Cultural Arts Grants as selected
by the City Arts Commission in accordance with City Policy I -12 - Reserve
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Fund for Culture and Arts.
9. APPOINTMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE [100 - 2005). Confirm Council Member Daigle's appointment
of Laura Curran to the Environmental Quality Affairs Committee (EQAC).
Mayor Pro Tem Webb commented on Item 8; Council Member Daigle requested that
Item 3 be pulled; Council Member Daigle announced that she is nominating Laura
Curran to EQAC (Item 9); and Council Member Nichols requ ted and received
clarification regarding Items 6 and 7. City Manager Bludau d that Item 6
be continued to the next meeting.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Webb to move a ve n :the Consent
Calendar, except for the item removed (3), and noting contirw _ e of Item 6.
The motion carried by the following roll call
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council
Mayor Heffernan, Council MemE
Absent: Council Member Ridgeway
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. CORONA DEL MAR BUS
RENEWAL OF THE BUSA
SHORTENED FISCAL YEA
BYLAWS [100- 2005).
Rosansky, Mayor Proem Webb,
d0' mcil Member NiAols
E ISTRICT RENEWAL:
DISTRICT FOR THE
HORITY TO ADOPT
Project Manager-*rger providedi'tiie staff report, reported that there were no
protests, and nounniax e outcom of the Corona del Mar Business Improvement
District bo election. T '
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Mayor Iieffe" open. rie "pu4cCaring. Hearing no testimony, he closed the
public hearing.- 3;rj
A p x+,Mavor P_�grn Webb to adopt Resolution No. 2005 -46 confirming the
levy of I asses for the 2005.2006 short fiscal year since the protests
f represente than percent of the total assessment amount; and grant the
authority for '" Corona del Mar Business Improvement District to adopt bylaws for
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rl e purposes_ general operations, consistent with State law and resolutions
;!he 4�6 d by the ty Council.
n by the following roll call vote:
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Ayes: t Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tern Webb,
Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
Absent: Council Member Ridgeway
11. COMPREHENSIVE SIGN CODE UPDATE AND SIGN DESIGN
GUIDELINES MANUAL [100- 2005).
Project Manager Berger utilized a PowerPoint presentation and provided the staff
report. Project Manager Berger, Assistant City Manager Wood, City
Attorney Clausen, and Consultant Pflugrath responded to questions relative to
pylon signs, flags and flag poles, amortization of signs, an incentive program,
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abandoned signs, and heritage signs
City Attorney Clausen reported that, following Council providing direction, staff will
make the final changes and bring back an ordinance at the September 13 meeting.
Council Member Rosansky and Council Member Selich agreed with doing away with
the incentive program and concentrate on expediting the permit process.
Council Member Daigle suggested approaching sign companies t nd out why their
clients change out their signs and then possibly develop incena t r that. She
also agreed with expediting the permit process.
City Attorney Clausen noted that sign abandonment prAess n be incorporated
into the City's code. Consultant Pflugrath indicated t abouL�lt the cities have
abandonment provisions in their code. Council •Me rs Ros "angky and Selich
agreed that the City should have this ability if needel a\x,
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Discussion ensued relative to heritage sigag, the ca er;a, and the innpvative sign
program. Program Manager Berger noted th &t the, s are subject. {o review by
the Planning Commission.
Mayor Heffernan opened the public hearing.
Jim Hildreth discussed height lii n ons, flags and fla -s, and heritage signs.
Dolores Otting discussed the ahandonSnBntUSUe.
Discussion ensued relative to the''4ei t, conte. and appearance of pylon signs.
Council Member Selich asked if so& ing can.be included in the design criteria to
avoid blank spaces on signage. vlsavor Heffernan, Mayor Pro Tem Webb, and
Council Members Rosansky, Selich, and, Daigle expressed support with having 20
foot signs: ,
Council Member Niebols helieved that the City doesn't need a sign ordinance.
Mpti n by Council Member Rosansky to continue the public hearing to the
September 13, 2005 Coundl'ineeting.
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes. Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb,
`) Mayo{,iieffernan, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
AbseuE;'Coygcil Member Ridgeway
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K. PUBLIC CO NTS
Ed McLaughlin received clarification from Public Works Director Badum regarding the
phone service disruption and the schedule for the undergrounding project in his area.
Dolores Otting asked questions regarding the public hearing process.
Jim Hildreth discussed papers he previously presented to Council and access on The Grand
Canal.
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L. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL. ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Ad Hoc General Plan Update Committee (GPUC) - Council Member Selich announced
that they have had no meetings.
Local Coastal Program Certification Committee - Assistant City Manager Wood stated
that staff is still trying to work with the Coastal Commission staff.
Newport Coast Advisory Committee - None.
Mariners Joint Use Library Ad Hoc Steering Committee - Iron
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City Centennial 2006 Committee - Mayor Pro Tem Webb 61 at Recreation and
Senior Services Director Knight provided a report during the _ entat' Hier tonight.
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City Council/Citizens Ad Hoc Committee for MaIr ak� Plannip[ Mayor Pro
Tem Webb announced that they will have a meeting in,Eeptem�r. th
City Council Ad Hoc Marina Park Advisory Committee = None.
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EQAC - Council Member Nichols discussed water issaea in Oii r' ge County.
M. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AND ORAL STATUS REPORT
12. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR AUGUST.)iB, 2005.
Senior Planner Alford reviewed the fo rag -Pl g Commission items and
responded to Council questionp P in' ` "1Vle�errannean Restaurant - 4647
MacArthur Boulevard,(PA2005-155�pSaagar Fir a Indian Cuisine - 4248 Martingale
Way (PA2005 -026); Le'Quai Restaurant - 2816 Lafayette Avenue (PA2005 -041); and
Newport %lari' a LLC`- 919 Bayside t?rive (PA2004 -072).
N. CONTINUED BUSINESS
13. ST. ANDREW "S..'PRESBYTERI•AN CHURCH EXPANSION (PA2002 -265) —
GENERAL PLANAMENDMENT, ZOATE CHANGE & USE PERMIT — 600 ST.
1NI)RE.. ROAD ;.CLIFF HAVEN/NEWPORT HEIGHTS AREA [681100-
20051.
Assistant City; Manager Wood provided the staff report and noted that Council
changes are summarized in the supplemental staff report.
Mayor Heffernan received confirmation from City Attorney Clauson regarding any
future eitparisions.
Motiofi' by Council Member Daigle to adopt Ordinance No. 2005 -16 approving
Code Amendment No. 2003 -002 rezoning the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church site
from R -1 & R -2 to GEIF (Governmental, Educational Institutional Facilities).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb,
Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
Absent: Council Member Ridgeway
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14. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW AND DIRECTION TO CONSULTANTS ON
CURRENT PLANNING STATUS OF PROPOSED CITY HALL STRUCTURE
AND GROUNDS, PARKING GARAGE AND FIRE STATION [351100- 2005].
City Manager Bludau provided the staff report and reviewed the topics of discussion
for the next meetings.
Rick D'Amato, LPA Associates, utilized a PowerPoint presentation and discussed
the background of the project, site plan options, the fire s ion, the parking
structure, and City Hall design options. He also displayed a f the proposed
site.
Mayor Heffernan recessed the meeting at 9:26 i reconvened the
meeting t 9:39 m. with all members of the Coun • resent except
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Council Member Ridgeway.
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Roger Torriero, Griffin Structures, discussedfand provii ed a handout l to the
conceptual costs.
Mr. Torriero and Steve Mickle, Griffin Structures, nded to Council questions
regarding indirect and direct costs; onsite;:' �.�O,�site, °and utility allowances;
the furnishings, fixtures and equipment (FF &a,,gnudget; the fire station costs;
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relocation costs; and landscape costs; and Mi' pl'A�pato discussed LEED
certification.
Dolores Otting expressed conwn re}e6ve 40, th `square footage, the cost for
relocating, the Council Chambers.emer Ac'y eitlf�,nd parking.
Jim Hildreth discussea the fire station, the paii:mg structure, emergency exits, and
parking issues; and suggested using solar panels and having a heliport.
John Buttolpbt Newportem for Responsible Government, discussed the initiative
and the relocation estimate+,
Jan .Va idersloot agreed with bringing this project to a vote and discussed the costs.
h.
He �:u jj ted that the City lease space instead of build a new City Hall-
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In response to• questions. staff reported on how staff efficiencies will be improved
with a new bt1• ding and provided information on future needs.
Mr. Torriero efplained the process that his company goes through with this type of
projeCtaand added that they are also having a third party conduct cost estimates.
He reported hat he will guarantee their maximum price, this amount is bonded,
and the project will go out to bid.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Webb to 1) increase the City Hall's building program
to 72,000 sq. ft.; 2) adopt the new site plan configuration which alters the site
locations for the fire station and the parking garage; 3) adopt changes to the Orange
County Fire Authority building standards for the fire station which would require
more durable, longer lasting building materials; 4) add a glass wall at the rear of the
Council Chambers facing the courtyard; 5) agree to the new Council Chambers
layout; 6) agree to provide structurally for future up to 8,000 sq. ft. expansion of City
Hall; 7) agree to all City Hall facade /design enhancements; and 8) agree to the
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revised budget estimates to accommodate all the options.
The consultants were directed to provide more detailed analysis of the costs,
including relocation and indirect costs.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Webb, Mayor Heffernan, Council
Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
Noes: Council Member Rosansky
Absent: Council Member Ridgeway
Motion by Mavor Pro Tem Webb to hear Item 16 and coririnua remainder of the
agenda to the September 13, 2005 Council meeting. ^i•.�zZ
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky. Mayor Pro Tem W016, Mayor
Heffernan, Council Member Daigle, Counujkember Nj&ls 0-
Absent: Council Member Ridgeway
O. CURRENT BUSINESS
15. COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL, UPDATE FOR 20 PUBLIC MEETING
TO CONSIDER CITY S STA OF INVEST T POLICY (POLICY
F -1) [100- 2005). Continued to the 13. 2005 &uncil meeting.
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16. RESIDENTIAL LIVE ABOAIkD �.OPI;At"'. HUZYAK. MV SESAME
BERTHED AT 916 VIA LIDO S
Harbor Resources Supezvisor Mi
the staff repMt, and explained tht
with this` tn* "'.0f use. ..e •repp
definitions of live- aboard"
and commercial pierg.coul
captain oli board is nei�98a
City Attorney Glauson r
revisit the policy or addpt
where people dap live on
pieVermits anXtidelands
:rtutihwd a PowerPoint presentation, provided
H2rb. r Resources has concerns for water quality
t�ddd to questions from Council regarding the
, bors' concerns with privacy, how many private
boats larger than 80 feet, and whether having a
�ylewed the current City policy and stated that Council can
an ordinance at a future meeting that identifies when or
boats. She also discussed restrictions relative to private
CoAcil�discpssed issues dealing with the renting of docks, caretakers on large
boats' in and out of residential areas, and commercial use in a single -
familysidential area.
Mayor Pro Tem Webb indicated that he called up this item to bring to light that
there is a shortage of space for larger boats. He announced that he and the Huzyaks
are both members of the Balboa Yacht Club.
Sally Huzyak, appellant, discussed the policy and requested that Newport Harbor
have something for larger boats and that the Harbor Commission consider a
provision which allows a licensed captain to get a permit to stay on larger boats for a
specified amount of time.
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Mike Joseph, discussed Lido Island's CC &R's and expressed his support of the
Harbor Commission's decision. He read correspondence from Gail Rosenstein.
Jay K. Leeson requested that Council enforce the policy.
Craig Chines requested that the Harbor Commission decision be upheld.
Jim Hildreth expressed his reasons why live aboards should be allowed.
Pete Marcus noted that there isn't a place for repairs to occure.t4`�4rger boats and
believed that having a skipper on board is safer.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Webb to uphold the Harpor. mission's decision
and restrict persons from living aboard the Besame �whDe be'` at a residential
pier for greater than 72 hours in any 30 day period
Mayor Heffernan suggested establishing hours%r loat irp8ir work , ' .
Harbor Resources Supervisor Miller indicat04 that it is up to the commercial marina
whether they allow live aboards, but noted that the trend is to reduce or eliminate
the handful of live aboards in the Harbor.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote: F'�,
Ayes: Council Member Selich, >NUwcil Member RosanY][ j, Mayor Pro Tem Webb,
Mayor Heffernan, Counc�it&k Daigle
Noes: Council Member Nichols : :±
Absent: Council Member Ridgeway'
17. ACCEPTANCE OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION: NEWPORT
RIDGE PARR 1100- 20051. Continued to the September 13, 2005 Council meeting.
s:
18. DESIGNATION OF VOTING 'DELEGATE FOR 2005 LEAGUE ANNUAL
CONFERENCE - OCTOB$R;+3_- 8, 2005 IN SAN FRANCISCO [100- 2005).
Continued to the September 13.'2005 Council meeting.
P. ITEM,5REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
31 RESOLUTIQN AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REJECT
pOCUMENTS. RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF ADELPHIA'S
FRANCHISE M EITHER TIME WARNER OR COMCAST [421700 - 20051.
Con$nue.d to the' September 13, 2005 Council meeting.
J!,
Q. MOTION FO) ' cO• NSIDERATION -None
R. ADJOURNM 'TT - adjourned at 12:41 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2005, to
Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. [Review of General Plan Update Land Use
Recommendations]
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A. ROLL CALL
DRAFT
Present: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb, Mayor
Heffernan, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
Excused: Council Member Ridgeway
B. PLEDGE OF ALLE —U.NCE - Council Member Nichols
C. INVOCATION - former Mayor Dennis O'Neil
D. CURRENT BUSINESS
E.
1. 2003 JWA SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS - AIRPORT
DIRECTOR'S IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMENDATIONS. [100 -20051
Mayor Heffernan explained that the item was agendized as the result of a recent
announcement by the County of Orange that the facilities at John Wayne Airport
(JWA) are going to be expanded. Robert Burnham, contract attorney, provided a
brief history of the City's efforts to limit the impact of JWA and highlighted the
details of the current agreement.
Charles Griffin stated that the customs facility that is included in the proposed
development is beyond the scope of the settlement agreement.
Nancy Alston addressed concerns with the number of departures, noise levels and
noncompliance with the noise abatement departure procedures.
The Airport Director will make a presentation at the September 27, 2005, City
Council meeting to explain the implementation plans in more detail.
Joan Anderson asked what the theoretical capacity of the terminal would be with
the new development.
Jean Price expressed concerns regarding the growth at JWA and the physical
footprint of the airport.
Lucille Kuehn expressed concerns regarding international flights at JWA.
2. REVIEW OF GENERAL PLAN UPDATE LAND USE RECOMMENDATIONS
AND SELECTION OF PREFERRED LAND USE PLAN/PROJECT
DESCRIPTION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) (contd.
from 8116105). [681100 -20051
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Fashion IslandlNewvort Center
Using a PowerPoint presentation, Woodie Tescher, EIP Associates, displayed the
General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) land use recommendations for
the Fashion Island/Newport Center area, which were to allow an additional anchor
tenant, or 125,000 additional square feet of retail, in Fashion Island and to
accommodate hotel, entertainment, housing, recreational and office uses in Newport
Center. Specifically, GPAC recommended no change to the office square footage in
Newport Center, and the addition of 600 housing units and 65 hotel rooms to the
existing general plan. The Planning Commission endorsed the GPAC
recommendation.
Motion by Council Member Selich to support the Planning Commission
recommendation for purposes of the environmental analysis.
Allan Beek expressed support for creating subsidized housing in the Fashion
Island/Newport Center area for use by those that work there.
Nick Hamilton agreed and stated that there are numerous ways to fund affordable
housing.
Lucille Kuehn, GPAC member, noted that there's a difference between affordable
housing and subsidized housing, and that GPAC has not proposed subsidized
housing.
Wendy Kaiser stated that adding housing in the area shouldn't necessarily be
limited to affordable housing and that emphasis should be placed on the results of
a trip generation analysis.
Substitute motion by Council Member Daigle to amend the Planning
Commission recommendation to add an alternative study for 80,000 square feet of
government, educational and institutional use at the Newport Village site to
accommodate the possibility of relocating City Hall to that site.
The substitute motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
Noes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb,
Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
Corona del Mar
Mr. Tescher displayed a map of the Corona del Mar area and stated that the
recommendation of GPAC was to reinforce the area as a pedestrian - oriented village
serving the local community. Specifically, GPAC recommended that there be no
change to the existing general plan for commercial and office space, and a
theoretical reduction in residential to possibly accommodate additional parking.
The Planning Commission endorsed the recommendation. Mr. Tescher stated that
GPAC also recommended that the reconstructed buildings include those that are
upgraded or renovated voluntarily. The Planning Commission also endorsed this
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recommendation.
Motion by Council Member _Selich to accept the Planning Commission
recommendation.
Carol Boice, GPAC member and commercial property owner in Corona del Mar,
clarified that the recommended change to the policy would apply to existing
buildings only, and confirmed that the purpose is to give owners the opportunity to
fix up their buildings.
Jennifer Irani expressed her concern for losing the older buildings and the charm in
Corona del Mar.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb,
Council Member Daigle
Noes: Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Nichols
John Wayne Airport Area
Mr. Tescher displayed a map of the John Wayne Airport area and noted that it was
divided into three basic areas. GPAC recommended that the commercial and office
use continue in sub -area "A ". In sub -area "C, GPAC recommended that
the existing mixed use continue, but that there possibly be an addition of housing
units, and that sub -area "B" be upgraded and revitalized. Specifically, the GPAC
recommendation would reduce the retail/commercial use by 50% from what is
currently permitted. Office capacity would be reduced by approximately one million
square feet from what is permitted in the existing general plan, and industrial use
would remain about the same. The residential use would be the most significant
change to the John Wayne Airport area and would yield approximately 3300 new
units in the area. The Planning Commission agreed with the recommendations
from GPAC and also recommended that housing be allowed at the Conexant site,
which would add an additional 1000 units to the area and reduce industrial use by
approximately 500,000 square feet. Carlton Waters, Urban Crossroads, confirmed
that the GPAC recommendations result in a net reduction of daily trip counts
during the PM peak hour and less than a 1% increase during the AM peak hour.
Motion by Council Member Daigle to uphold the recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
Assistant City Manager Wood suggested that the project description in the
EIR include the number of residential units if a smaller 65 Community Noise
Equivalency Level (CNEL) contour were assumed, and that an alternative be added
that would include the number of residential units that could be accommodated with
the broader A -Loop 65 CNEL contour.
Amended motion by Council Member Daigle to uphold the recommendation of
the Planning Commission, as amended to include the suggestion made by Assistant
City Manager Wood.
Wendy Kaiser suggested that any study include thorough traffic and trip generation
studies.
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John Saunders, GPAC committee member, gave the reasons why GPAC voted the
way it did, and his support for use of the conthur lines.
The amended motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb,
Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
Banning Ranch
Mr. Tescher stated that GPAC's recommendation is to preserve open space on the
Banning Ranch site as the preferred alternative and study the development of
approximately 875 residential units, 35,000 square feet of commercial and 75 hotel
units, which reduces commercial and residential use and eliminates office and
industrial use from what is allowed in the existing general plan. The Planning
Commission agreed with the recommendation, but increased the residential units to
1765 and commercial use to 75,000 square feet for purposes of the EIR analysis.
Mayor Heffernan recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest and
explained that he owns commercial property on 16th Street.
George Basye, representing the property owners of Banning Ranch, stated that it's
important to realize that extensive oil field abandonment, remediation and
consolidation is needed on the site and that the property owner is prepared to do
this. He added that approximately half of the site would remain as open space with
the recommendation.
Kevin Nelson asked the City Council to consider the long term value of preserving
the majority of the area as open space.
Wendy Kaiser expressed her support for continuing to work with the property
owner and preserving the majority of the area as open space.
Jennifer Irani expressed her support for preserving the entire area as open space
and allowing the public to vote on the issue.
Tom Billings expressed his support for preserving the Banning Ranch area as open
space.
Patricia Barnes expressed her support for preserving the entire property as open
space.
Terry Welsh, Chairman of the Banning Ranch Park and Preserve Task Force,
expressed his support for acquiring and maintaining the property as open space.
Louise Greeley also asked the City Council to support the growing vision in the
community to preserve the area as open space.
Paul Arms, President of the Orange County League of Conservation Voters,
expressed support for acquiring the property and preserving the area as open space.
Philip Bettencourt explained some of the zoning rights on the property.
Robin Everett expressed her support for preserving open space at the site and the
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GPAC recommendation
Nick Hamilton expressed his support for preserving open space on the site and the
GPAC recommendation.
Motion by Council Member Rosansky to accept the open space preservation
alternative as the preferred alternative for the site and the recommendation of the
Planning Commission, amended to reduce the number of residential units to
1375, preserve the lowland areas and the bluff as open space, and add an active
park to the site.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem
Webb, Council Member Daigle
Noes: Council Member Nichols
Abstained: Mayor Heffernan
Absent: Council Member Ridgeway
Other Land Use Areas
Mr. Tescher stated that Sub -Area I is the Lido Isle area and the GPAC
recommendation was to implement a lot merger program that would reflect what
currently exists on the site. The Planning Commission agreed with the GPAC
recommendation.
Motion by Council Member Rosansky to approve the Sub -Area 1
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb,
Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
Mr. Tescher displayed Sub -Area 2, which included West Newport, Balboa Peninsula,
Balboa Island and Beacon Bay, and stated that the GPAC recommendation was to
redesignate the R -2 and R -1.5 zones in West Newport and Beacon Bay to R -1. The
Planning Commission recommended that the R -2 and R -1.5 designations be retained
in all areas except Beacon Bay, which would go to an R -1 designation.
Motion by Council Member Rosansky to approve the Sub -Area 2
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb,
Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
Mr. Tescher displayed Sub -Area 3, an area bounded by Irvine Avenue, 15th Street,
St. Andrews Road and Coral Place, and stated that the GPAC recommendation was
to redesignate the area as single family residential. The Planning Commission
recommended that the multi -family designation be retained.
Motion by Council Member. Rosansky to support the recommendation of the
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Planning Commission for Sub -Area 3.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb,
Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
Mr. Tescher displayed Sub -Area 4, which included properties on the southerly
frontage of Westcliff Drive and the westerly frontage of Dover Drive. The GPAC
recommendation was to change the designation in the area from administrative,
professional and financial to a mixed use of office and retail on Westcliff Drive, and
a mixed use of office and multi -family residential on Dover Drive. The Planning
Commission endorsed the recommendation.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Webb to change the designation to mixed use of office
and multi -family residential on Westcliff Drive, and mixed use of office and retail on
Dover Drive.
Substitute motion by Council Member Rosanskv to support the
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Wendy Kaiser suggested that both options be considered for purposes of the study.
The substitute motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb,
Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
Mr. Tescher displayed Sub -Area 5, a remnant Cal Trans property located near the
73 Freeway. He stated that the GPAC recommendation was to designate the site as
open space. The Planning Commission supported the staff recommendation, which
was to designate the site as retail or service commercial.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Webb to approve the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for Sub -Area 5.
Carol Boce expressed concern for the migratory paths within Sub -Area 5, and asked
if the State Department of Fish & Game had been contacted.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb,
Mayor Heffernan
Noes: Council Member Nichols
Absent: Council Member Daigle
Mr. Tescher stated that Sub -Area 6 is another remnant property on the other side of
the 73 Freeway and is owned by The Irvine Company. The GPAC recommendation
was to designate the site as open space. The Planning Commission endorsed this
recommendation.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Webb to support the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for Sub -Area 6.
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb,
Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
Mr. Tescher displayed Sub -Area 7, an area off of San Miguel Drive, east of San
Joaquin Hills Road. He stated that the site is surrounded by multi- family
residential and it was the recommendation of GPAC to change the designation of
this site to multi- family residential, as well.
Motion bv_Mayor Heffernan to approve the recommendation for Sub -Area 7.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb,
Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
Mr. Tescher displayed Sub -Area 8, an area west of the Big Canyon Reservoir, which
was recommended by GPAC to be designated as multi- family residential to reflect
what is currently on the site. This was endorsed by the Planning Commission.
Motion by Mayor Heffernan to support the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for Sub -Area 8.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb,
Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
Citywide Entitlement Reductions
Mr. Teacher displayed the GPAC recommendations for Citywide entitlement
reductions, which were listed separately for housing units and commercial square
feet. He explained that all of the properties are owned by The Irvine Company and
that the reductions represent the properties not being built out to their maximum
entitlement.
Motion by Council Member Nichols to support the recommendation of GPAC.
Dan Miller, The Irvine Company, announced that The Irvine Company is willing to
work with the City and give up the entitlements, as listed.
Nick Hamilton thanked The Irvine Company.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb,
Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
G. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None.
H. ADJOURNMENT at 11:40 p.m. in memory of Judge Robert Gardner.
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Motion by Council Member Selich to accept the Planning Commission
recommendation.
Carol Boice, GPAC member and commercial property owner in Corona del Mar,
clarified that the recommended change to the policy would apply to existing
buildings only, and confirmed that the purpose is to give owners the opportunity to
fix up their buildings.
Jennifer Irani expressed her concern for losing the older buildings and the charm in
Corona del Mar.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb,
Council Member Daigle
Noes: Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Nichols
John Wayne Airport Area
Mr. Teacher displayed a map of the John Wayne Airport area and noted that it was
divided into three basic areas. GPAC recommended that the commercial and office
use continue in sub -area "A ". In sub -area "C ", GPAC recommended that
the existing mixed use continue, but that there possibly be an addition of housing
units, and that subarea 'B" be upgraded and revitalized. Specifically, the GPAC
recommendation would reduce the retaWcommercial use by 50% from what is
currently permitted. Office capacity would be reduced by approximately one million
square feet from what is permitted in the existing general plan, and industrial use
would remain about the same. The residential use would be the most significant
change to the John Wayne Airport area and would yield approximately 3300 new
units in the area. The Planning Commission agreed with the recommendations
from GPAC and also recommended that housing be allowed at the Conexant site,
which would add an additional 1000 units to the area and reduce industrial use by
approximately 500,000 square feet. Carlton Waters, Urban Crossroads, confirmed
that the GPAC recommendations result in a net reduction of daily trip counts
during the PM peak hour and less than a 1% increase during the AM peak hour.
Motion by Council Member Dawe to uphold the recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
Assistant City Manager Wood suggested that the project description in the
EIRinclude the number of residential units if a smaller 65 Community Noise
Equivalency Level (CNEL) contour were assumed, and that an alternative be added
I that would ' number of residential units that could be accommodated with
the broad
Ir
AELUP CNEL contour.
Amended motion by Council Member Daigle to uphold the recommendation of
the Planning Commission, as amended to include the suggestion made by Assistant
City Manager Wood.
Wendy Kaiser suggested that any study include thorough traffic and trip generation
studies.
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