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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - Minutes - 9-25-2007October 9, 2007 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. Volume 58 - Page 273 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes September 25, 2007 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. Volume 58 - Page 274 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes September 25, 2007 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 Volume 58 -Page 275 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes September 25, 2007 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. Volume 58 - Page 276 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes September 25, 2007 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: Volume 58 - Page 277 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes September 25, 2007 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 Volume 58 - Page 278, City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes September 25, 2007 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 Volume 58 - Page 279 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes September 25, 2007 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 Volume 58 - Page 280 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes September 25, 2007 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% Volume 58 - Page 281 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes September 25, 2007 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. Volume 58 - Page 282 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes September 25, 2007 0 kM4 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 Volume 58 - Page 283