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Agenda Item No. 1
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
September 25, 2007— 7:00 p.m.
I. STUDY SESSION - None
II. CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 p.m
II1. RECESS
IV. RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR IN
V. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Henn, Council Member C ayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor Rosansky,
Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle, cil Member Gardner
VI. CLOSED CESSION REPORT - Nonelfth
VII. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Mayor o Tem
VIII. INVOCATION -Council Member Webb
Di. PRESENTATION—
x NOTICE TO THE P IC
XI. CITY COUN I NO CEMENT O .MATTER WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE CED A REINA ENDA FOR DISCUSSION. ACTION OR
REPORT (NON -DIS
Council in everyone to the McFadden Square Memorial Dinner/Dance at the
Harbo a Restaur on F night. He announced that the cost is $275 1couple and that the
m
fee o gets your nangraved he base of the memorial.
until Member Curry mmended staff on the Newport Coast Community Center grand opening
tember 15 and th Sunday Funday event on September 16.
Co un mber Daig reported that the Police Department will be holding a forum on how to
keep your ger s on October 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Newport Harbor High School.
Council Mem gle announced that the Third Annual Conference for Women will be held on
October 16 at th alboa Bay Club.
Council Member Gardner announced that the Corona del Mar branch library will be reinstituting
the 10:00 a.m. Tuesday children's hour, beginning October 2.
Council Member Gardner announced that a town hall forum for Corona del Mar will be held on
October 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Friend's Room at the Central Library to discuss
restaurant noise and parking issues.
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Council Member Gardner announced that, on October 6 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the OASIS
Senior Center will be holding an open house. She indicated that the models of the proposed new
center will be on display.
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.
1. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR,
OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2007. [100- 2007] Waive
approve as written and order filed.
2. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESO TI(
all ordinances and resolutions under conside ation,
by title only. A"
B. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
C.
8. CODE AMENDMENT NO.
EQUIPMENT (PA2007 -056) -
SCREENING OF ALL EX7
MOUNTED MECHANICAL
ZONING DISTRICTS. [100 -2I
4. PACIFIC VIEW ME
(C -8058) - 3500 PACIr VII
CONSTRUCTION OF . SIX
GARDENS IN LIEU F
MAUSOLEUM IN BUIL N
Ordinan 2007 -15.
xULAR MEETING
of subject minutes,
INS.46taive reading in full of
and dir itv Clerk to read
rSCREENING OF MECHANICAL
G REGULATIONS REQUIRING THE
ROOF - MOUNTED AND GROUND-
T ON PROPERTIES IN ALL
opt., ance No. 2007 -14.
DEVEL&MENT AGREEMENT NO. 7
P 06 -282) - TO ALLOW THE
MAUSOLEUM AND ESTATE
;00 SQUARE FOOT COMMUNITY
"H" OF AREA 8. [381100 -2007] Adopt
5. CLE DE ENFORCEIPENT FOR NEWPORT RIDGE NORTH. [100-
2007 tr 7MENTS o. 2007 -16 amending Chapter 12.66 of the Newport
Beach pal Co provisions of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) to
to ro n tht Ridge. North neighborhood, and pass to second
rea on O r 2
CTS AC
8. EASTB UFF DRIVE STREET REHABILITATION - APPROVAL OF
PRO SIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DMS CONSULTING
ENGI ERS, INC. (C- 8968). [38/100 -2007] Approve a Professional Services
Agree en with DMS Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Garden Grove, California, for
as uff Drive Street Rehabilitation at a not to exceed price of $69,865 and
orize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
9. MARINERS MILE STREET LIGHTING - APPROVAL OF BUDGET
AMENDMENT TO COVER CITY'S SHARE OF COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS (C- 8814). [381100 -2007] Approve a budget
amendment (08BA -011) appropriating $21,000 from the unappropriated General
Fund balance to Account No. 7013- C5200880 Mariners Mile Street Lighting to pay
the balance of the City s share of the cooperative agreement with Caltrans.
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XIII.
10. SANTA ANA HEIGHTS FIRE STATION AND TRAINING FACILITY -
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
LEIGHTON CONSULTING, INC. (C- 3875). 1381100-20071 Approve
Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Leighton Consulting,
Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $21,549 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the Amendment. R
11. SUNSET RIDGE PARK - APPROVAL OF PRO IONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH EPT DESIGN FOR Co NC PLAN EFFORTS (C-
3766). (381100 -2007] Approve a Professional Se cea Agreement (PSA) with
EPT Design of Irvine for Landscape Architect for preparation of the
Sunset Ridge Concept Plan and Community O each not to exceed price of
$155,015 and authorize the Mayor and City. C to execu agreement.
13. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE O OIL WELL PU G UNITS -
APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL ER CES AGREEME (C 3986).
1381100-20071 Approve Profeasio Se Agreements with L ( Oil Tool
Company and AC Pumping Uni pair nc. for on -call repair and maintenance
services for oil well pumping _ authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the agreements.
E. MISCELLANEOUS
14. PURCHASE OF AD ELECTRO UTILITY ATLAS SYSTEM
COMPONENTS. 1100 07 the p base of additional electronic
utility atlas system comp nts fro . in the amount of $29,763.35 to
complete the second phase the a tunic u ' atlas map conversions.
15. E DEVELOP JOB TITLES AND SPECIFICATIONS. 1100.
20071 the City Ma er's approval of new job titles and specifications for
two stir .positions in a Economic Development Division (Economic
De opmen dministrator a Economic Development Coordinator).
Motion b or approve the Consent Calendar, except for the
items remove and 12).
ed a following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council tuber Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosansky ouncil tuber Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
6. -4%fiftEEMENIWITH PARK WEST LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, INC. FOR THE
IAWSCAP]f MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC AREAS IN NEWPORT COAST (C-
In responTe to Council Member Gardner's questions, City Manager Bludau indicated that
the City has a separate tree trimming contract for trees over eight feet. Deputy General
Services Director Pisani confirmed that, if the irrigation repair is due to vandalism and
they conduct the repair during regular business hours, they will not charge the City for
labor. He stated that the contract is correct; however, the scope of work is inconsistent,
but will be amended.
Motion by Council Member Gardner to a) approve a two -year agreement with Park
West Landscape Maintenance, Inc., of Rancho Santa Margarita for the landscape
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maintenance of 94.75 acres at a cost of $495,277.50 per year; and b) approve a budget
amendment (08BA -012) in the amount of $72,272 to fund the increase in cost over the
expiring contract for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Dolores Otting stated that General Services Director Harmon does a good job on these
contracts and in listening to the residents. a
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, MsAffr Pro Tern Selich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Webb, Council Member DAINW. Council Member Gardner
BACK BAY SCIENCE CENTER (C -3460) - COMP TION ACCEPTANCE OF
CONTRACTS WITH SOUTHERN CALIFOR GRADING, UT FRAMING
CO.,.VANCE &ASSOCIATES, INLAND BUI ING COS., S.H. ELECTRIC,
AND ROMERO GENERAL CONSTRUCTIO COMPORATION. 13 0071
In response to Dolores Otting's questions, uncil ember Gardner reported that the Back
Bay Science Center (BBSC) will hous C ty water testing lab, Fish and Game
headquarters, and a teaching lab for pos UCI, Coastkeeper, Surfrider, and other
groups to expand their education program an se the BBSC to do studies on the Back
Bay. Council Member Webb reported that the uses outside labs to test the City s
water. He noted that there trict requirements that the findings are published
annually. Council Member D that the City video about the BBSC on its
webpage.
Motion b un it ber H n to a) ccept t ork performed and completed by
Southern California Grading, Gam t Fr 'ng Co., Vance & Associates, Inland Building
Cos., S.H. Fish Ele 'c, and Rome eral Construction Corporation; b) authorize the
City Clerk to fil tice of Comp on for each trade contractor; c) authorize the City
Clerk to rele the abor and Mate bonds 35 days after the Notice of Completions
have been rded ' aceordance with plicable portions of the Civil Code; and d) release
the Faith nce bonds one ye after Council acceptance.
The motion y tKe-15ffo7fflT9M call vote
Me n Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Ten Selich, Mayor
Roser ebb, Council Member Daigle, Coun cil Member Gardner
SUPERIDIAN IMPROVEMENTS (C -3794) - AWARD OF
CORA
�s Ottingkgxpressed concern that this beautification may affect emergency response
and the acuation route. She recommended that the City survey include whether
Jfeel saf leaving during an emergency.
Mayor lWsky indicated that the project does have traffic safety benefits, does not
constrict4he streets, and is not just for beautification. He added that the West Newport
Beach Association is in favor of the project.
Motion by Council Member Webb to a) approve the plans and specifications; b) award
C -3794 to GMC Engineering, Inc. for the total bid price of $634,118.50, and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract; and c) establish an amount of $70,000 to
cover the cost of unforeseen work.
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
XIV. PUBLIC HEARING
16. REVIEW OF THE FY 2006 -2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOP BLOCK GRANT
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND UATION REPORT
(CAPER) TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF SING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT. 1100 -20071
Rudy Munoz, LDM Associates, reported that the ER incl what the City has
accomplished with CDBG funds..and that the repo due to HUD eptember 28. He
added that the City is on track to meet the five y goals established Consolidated
Plan.
In response to Council Member Gardn qu ons, Assistant City Manager Wood
reported that the City publishes display n ore publications for the Action Plan and
5 -Year Consolidated Plan, which.are more to receive comments. She noted that the
CAPER is more like an audit.
Mayor Rosansky opened the pvj& hearing. Hear' o testimony, he closed the public
hearing.
Motion by Council Member ai Is the draft Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Repo (CAPE
The motion carried by the following 11 vote:
Ayes: Council Henn, Co Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosans , Co Member Web Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
Without objection, it w e co ensue of the Cit ouncil to discuss Item 20 out of order.
XVIII. O INUED BU I
S20. PE COUNSEL REGARDING GROUP RESIDENTIAL ISSUES.
Mayor Rosana tested thdt the ad hoc Group Residential Legal Review Committee met
twice and in. ewed three law firms. He reported that the committee unanimously
agreed to recd end the law firm of Richards, Watson & Gershon to Council. Council
tuber Henn dded that the law firm has 200 attorneys and discussed their reputation
a xpertise.
Motio ouncil Member Henn to a) authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional
Services ement with Richards, Watson & Gershon to advise the City Council and to
work duectly for the City Council regarding Group Residential Use issues according to a
Scope of Services; and b) authorize the Ad Hoc Committee on Group Residential legal
Review to negotiate fees and the related terms with the Professional Services Agreement.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
XV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bob Rush took issue that Bob Burnham isn't Sling a Statement of Economic terests (Form 700).
He stated that, if in 30 days, he does not see Mr. Burnham's Form 700s forjhe last four years, he
will bring legal action against the City. Assistant City Attorney Harp revArted that it is the City
Attorney's opinion that Mr. Burnham doesn't need to file a Form 700 ut he will look into this
issue. If
Dolores Otting presented and read a handout relative to
Metropolitan Water District isn't required to do any s
recommended that the City put health disclosures on the
Mary Deininger believed that the City has not been
the citizens group has done more than the City. She
and expressed concern that the City is becoming
Council Members have financial ties to rehabilitaffiL
indicated that the
al absorption and
Do the group homelUue and that
that they are circula g a petition
n capitol. She asked whether some
Denys Oberman believed that staff provided inaccura ormation at the Planning Commission
meeting. She stated that they expect a satisfactory ordin prior to the end of the moratorium
and listed the provisions they want incliWed in the ordinance.
Nick Basitch asked that Council keep in in d MN01an are speaking on behalf of
others. He hoped that the City will imple nt somet the moratorium.
Bill Hitchcock asked that Council aocomm
and residents relative to the up homes is
Cynthia Boller stated Offt A&
has been do
issues and took issupAhat t
Planning Comi
suggested. She b ved t
they are worse
are starting to to er a
Con
Joel Slutzky
there
Longyear noted
of the City and
interests of the taxpayers, property owners,
what was asked of her to document group homes
asion's decision was a reversal of what the citizens
now than a year ago. She indicated that people
because they do not feel represented.
Lido Isle meeting relative to group homes had 150 residents in
cil has an obligation to the health and safety of the entire City and
Wang circulated that lists what they want in the ordinance.
the CiSy fought Caltrans when it wanted to build a highway in the
ved that it's possible to do things relative to group homes that don't
Shell y N believ that the City wouldn't be discriminating against group homes if it
regulasince a City has ao many alrady. Furnot be in R-1
d R c they destroy the neighborhood, City, and community. He noted that Council
is the citizens' a of defense and asked that they provide a safe and secure community.
Tod Ridgeway, former Council Member, believed that an ordinance was adopted three years ago
that restricted group home use in R-1 zones. He requested that the City Attorneys office look into
this.
Mayor Rosansky assured everyone that Council hears them. He noted that the group homes issue
will be coming back to Council and pointed out that the City has spent a great deal of money and
man hours on this issue. He reported that Council will most likely be extending the moratorium in
October and noted that the moratorium can be extended up to a year until the City can craft the
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best ordinance possible.
XVI. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
XVII.
u
Council Member Daigle reported that the Finance Committee interviewed firms to conduct a City
survey relative to services. She announced that the committee will be forwag its recommended
firm to Council for review. At
17. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR SEPTEMB440, 2007. 1100 -20071
Planning Director Lepo reported on the following s: Co4iftmendment 2007 -005
(PA2007 -112) - Group Occupancies; Panini Cafe (P 7 -063) - 2AVast Highway;
and Knight Appeal (PA2007 -137) - 312 Hazel Driv
18. OASIS SENIOR CENTER CONCEP AN DECISION ON WHETHER TO
INCLUDE THE RELOCATION OF _ANA DEL MAR BRANCH LIBRARY
AS PART OF THE PROJECT. 1100 -2007]
Recreation and Senior Services Director Morgan wed the staff report and discussed
the cost estimate and the s at were taken a up with the concept plan.
He reported that the proposed r Center is le story, compatible with the
neighborhood, 36,000 square feet, w' x$20 on.
Robert Coffee, architect, discussAN the sign goals they were given and utilized a
PowerPoint presentation to display h e proposed OASIS Senior Center will look like.
He reported that ew facility N ize the entire five acre site, increase parking by
60 spaces, pro ' a an view arigold Avenue from the social commons area,
and utilize rials hat will lasny years. He believed that the center will be a
campus fo etim f health and g.
In response C dner's questions, Mr. Coffee reported that the
multipurpose r was originally 3 feet high, but has been scaled down to 22 feet. He
a iey w to select trees that provide shade without impeding anyone's view
ne and they take the profile of the building for the residents to review.
City Manager dau repi�ed that the Corona del Mar fire station is in an ideal location
for the area, bu houses two paramedics in a trailer, information is difficult to get to the
paramedics, an he truck bay is undersized. He reported that, when the discussion of the
OASIS Senior enter began, the discussion of rebuilding the fire station started since
re was an portunity to relocate the Corona del Mar branch library to OASIS.. He
st that t City conducted three meetings at the library in which each meeting had
over si nts in attendance. He indicated that the residents prefer to keep the library
at its c t location. He noted that a library at OASIS would be geared toward seniors,
not chil n. He stated that the residents want a children's section and, even though
checkout is not high, it does not mean the library is not being used. He indicated that
everyone wants a fire station that services the community well.
City Manager Bludau reported that, if Council does not relocate the library to the
center, alternatives that can be studied include building a two story fire station, relocating
the adjacent parking spaces, removing a portion of the library to make more room for the
fire station and adding a smaller portion to the side of the library, or tearing down the
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current library and building a two story library that's about the same size as the current
library.
Paul Glowienke expressed his support for keeping the branch library at its current location
and stated that he is collecting signatures of support.
Evelyn Hart, President of Friends of OASIS, stated that she is speaking for Hoag
Hospital. She reported that the Board of Directors and the F ends' 4,000+ members
support the concept plan. She indicated that the plan is well iv( with or without the
library component and requested that the project procee he indicated that, if the
library is not relocated to OASIS, OASIS will continue a its own library with a
reading room.
James Trush discussed how, in 1957, Dorothy
the City purchased four nearby lots, sold the I
build the Corona del Mar library. He expx
addressed and requested that this be age
Attorney Harp reported that the original Se Harry's approval, and that there is no d the opinion that Ms. Harry's wishes were
with the proceeds, and the City does not have
Dolores Otting asked what
Elizabeth Starr suggested that SI
the seniors to get in their cars to a the
Corona del Mar library to close do
Virginia Kempler ressed hope
location; especi ce an OASI 'b
suggested me
Laura C
that, if the
Mr. red
Council Men
reported that
the branch lit
station two
integrating
* Ilonated two to the City and how
by Harry lots, and u he proceeds to
?twras cern that this not been
a future meeting. sistant City
subsequently amended, with Ms.
ion on the use of the lots. He expressed
the City did what it was supposed to do
igal obligations.
the wellness/fitness center.
iry to eliminate the need for
that she does not want the
the branch library can remain at its current
racy would not have a children's section. She
D principals into the new OASIS. She stated
should integrate seniors and children.
they plan to make the building LEED compliant, but which LEED
it can be integrated and the cost.
GardnWxpressed support for maintaining the branch library. She
received n email from someone who will be contributing $5,000 towards
to approve the concept plan for the new OASIS
CenterAs submitted.
d Senior Director Morgan reported that the 1,500 square foot library
still be left in the OASIS project regardless if the branch library is not
Following discussion, it was the consensus of Council to not include the branch library in
the OASIS concept plan. Mayor Rosansky emphasized that not having the branch library
at OASIS does not answer the question of what will happen to the library and fire station.
Council Member Gardner noted that the meetings discussed how the residents were taking
a risk by not relocating the library to OASIS.
Substitute motion by Council Member Gardner to approve the concept plan for the
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new OASIS Senior Center which will not include the relocation of the Corona del Mar
branch library.
The substitute motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem elich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council MAaber Gardner
19. PROGRAM CHARTER AMENDMENT REGARDING PUBLIC SIONS. (100-
2007]
Council Member Curry discussed his reasons for bringing this ' in stating that
San Francisco's pension is funded 104% and that 55 pe on -rela ections were
approved by the voters and 79 were not. He noted that t ' . as approved Diego by
a 66.9% vote. He believed that doing this would be a pre tative measure sin a City's
pension liability is only 88% funded. He emphasized t t ' does not affect th nt
pension plan and added that the current plan is f ' equi le, generous, and ne d to
make the City competitive with other local ncie He noted that the charter
amendment would include a 20 year sunset pro s not reduce the existing pension
for current, future, or retired employees, and the ability to fund important services
is dependent on the current fiscal health of the Ci a discussed how the unfunded
liability increased for employees over the years, and state y pension deficits occur. He
pointed out that, prior to. 2004, im ses with labor n tions were decided by
arbitrators and their decisions were cities. He asized that the City
cannot predict what help the legislation giv ainin to in the future.
Council Member Gardner stated that th a is a ge cons-t envy that doesn't want to
vote on these types of issues because this i whyaney voted for the Council Members. She
indicated that she is co ent in this and future Councils, and will not be
supporting the proposal
Mario Mainero, C of S for Supervisor oorlach and resident, stated that creating
debt puts an eco is burd on taxpayers w should have a say. He noted that the 3%
at 50 pension pla y s unicipalities adopted it. He noted that
Supervisor Moorlach tioning a ty of the retroactive benefits. He discussed
his reasons ting t laced on the ballot.
alty, PresidW of the nge County Taxpayer Association, believed that salaries
)enefits are base n legisfilve deception. He took issue that California bases its
one on the single jighest salbiry year and that public employees make more money
private sector em yees. He questioned why managers receive the same benefits as
Tier employees. H# urged the City to adopt the program before a disaster happens.
David 15110sen, Linqlln Club of Orange County and resident, took issue that Council
Member GlIftner ha ade a decision on this prior to hearing all the testimony. He stated
that the Line takes fiscal responsibility seriously and doing this will show that
Newport Beach s also. He noted that this is not trying to remedy a present wrong, but
any future wrong that may occur. He noted that this has worked in other municipalities
and asked that the City let the voters decide.
In response to Council Member Daigle's questions, Mr. Bahnsen stated that he would need
to see the merits of the specifics before he could support enhancements to public employee
pensions.
Dolores Otting expressed her opposition to this and cautioned that, if the funds were 100%
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funded and something happened in the stock market, the City would need to make that
money back somehow. She noted that she has never been endorsed by a union, the staff
report given to the Finance Committee came from Dave Ellis' office, the City shouldn't be
run by the Lincoln Club or Dave Ellis, and the City was having trouble filling positions
because of its pay scale.
Ed Romeo stated that he is fearful of this proposal and expr concern about the
Political affiliation related to this issue. He noted that Council is npartisan. He pointed
out that the City negotiates contracts all the time and it is facing a financial crisis
because of them.
John Desmond, President of the Newport Beach Po]iC,%Aana%jnt Association, stated
that the association believes that this Council and fu a Councils in the best position
to decide the fiscal impacts and liabilities of fut We
retire plans, and this
proposal will take away this and future Coun i' authority to make dMbipns on future
contracts. Further, this proposal places a huge urde n the voter to ens y have all
the facts to make an informed decision. He d t the interest on this ite is minimal
since the room was full earlier but now is pty. a believed that this proposal could lead
to turmoil when reaching an agreement of the bargaining units. He pointed out
that the City has separate agreements wi a bargaining units I and questioned the
practicality and expense of the elections. He nNied that San Francisco had 131 benefit-
related elections.
Jeff Boyles, President of the
sound, San Diego was in fis
eek i
c
firefighters work 48 hours/w,
twice the benefits. He pointed out
negotiate bargaining unit contra
meetings. He stataidahst putting the
run a negotia ' paign. He ri
that the pro sal a s an element
stated A st negotiations
have tow til t ber 201
election. He
sociation (F noted that the City is fiscally
s'"UN1111h.criminalyactivity, and San Francisco
red 56 hours /week and have nearly
e oyees, s and the public, through Council,
are brought before the public during Council
issues on a ballot will force the bargaining units to
wed the current negotiating process and believed
disjointedness that will cause inefficiencies. He
ctober and.questioned whether the issue would
Faction or if it would go, for a vote during a special
run the City, nor should the Lincoln Club.
B n, d Management Association, stated that the association feels they
ve been ed eq ly and would like to keep a representative form of government
versus havin gove t by :referendum. He believed that delegating authority may
lead to future blems a will force them to campaign for what benefits they feel they
should receive. a stated that the association feels flustered that the Lincoln Club would
get involved wit this.
Craig, esident of the City Employees Association (CEA), stated that the
ne tions ve always involved Council and have been fair and equitable even if the
asso n t always happy. She urged Council to maintain how negotiations are
Council Member Curry expressed appreciation to the associations for their professionalism
in their debate. He stated that this is not a partisan decision, but a proposal to put
protections in place for the future and to protect the level of service the City currently
provides. He indicated that he will be withdrawing the item tonight and expressed his
disappointment in having to do this. He noted that the City doesn't know what the
legislature is going to do relative to retirement programs.
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Mayor Rosansky indicated that he supports Supervisor Moorlach's efforts for pension
reform, but this is an item of Statewide significance. He believed that the City needs to
encourage its State - elected officials to look at this to create an even playing field
throughout the State.
Council Member Daigle thanked everyone for coming tonight
employees.
Council Member Henn also appreciated the professionalism
agreed that this issue needs to be addressed at the State leve]g
MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
commended the
the associations. He
Motion by Council Member Henn to reconsider Item S2J Ad add into th e
requirement to prepare materials necessary to extend t moratorium on
T.
Se
advise the City Council on the moratorium's ZOxte /be curren t form or a Assistant City Attorney Harp referenced Item 9 Services and stated
City Manager Kiff requested that the Planning n added to the list.
of Services the
asidential uses
h"ed form.
Assistant
Amended motion by Council Member Henn to re ider Item S20 and add into the Scope of
Services the requirement to :prepare materials necesa extend the moratorium on group
residential uses, advise the City Co on the moratori xtension in its current form or a
modified form, and include the PlanninAF&FAlission to Item 9 e Scope of Services.
The amended motion carried by the follovcvg roll
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council
Council Member Webb, Council I
The agenda for
the City Hall
Administration
City Clerk
Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor Rosansky,
Council Member Gardner
.r Meeting was osted on September 19, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. on
B and locate lJoutside of the City of Newport Beach
al agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted
2:00 p.m. on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of
Administration Building.
Recording Secretary
Mayor
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