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Study Session and Regular Meeting
March 24, 2015
I. ROLL CALL - 3:32 p.m.
Present: Council Member Peotter, Council Member Petros, Council Member Curry, Council
Member Duffield, Council Member Muldoon, Mayor Pro Tom Dixon. Mayor Selich
Absent: Council Member Petros (excused)
H.
SSL Clarification of Items on the Consent Calendar - None
SS2. "Early Look" at the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (Part 2) - see Adjourned
Special Meeting /Joint Meeting with the Finance Committee minutes under
separate cover
SS3. Direction on Design of New LED Street Signs (Over Signals) (100 -2015)
Deputy Public Works Director Vukojevic provided a PowerPoint presentation with design
concepts for illuminated street name signs. He addressed specifications, current standards,
incorporating the City seal, going from green to blue signs, options, examples from
neighboring cities, and staff recommendations.
Public Works Director Webb added that the City has a lot of signal projects and that this is
a good time to change the signs.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Dixon's question, Public Works Director Webb stated that
there are 121 signals, there would be a hybrid for a while, and that it would take several
years to change them all.
Mayor Pro Tom Dixon stated she likes the sign with the sail and City name.
Council Member Curry indicated he prefers signs that contain the City seal and expressed
a preference towards Options 3 and 4.
In response to Council Member Muldoon's question, Public Works Director Webb reported
that all the concepts cost the same.
Mayor Selich stated that he prefers the tradition of the City seal and prefers Options 2 and
4. He also suggested getting Council Member Petros' input since he's a traffic engineer.
City Manager Kiff reported that the matter will be presented at a regular City Council
meeting.
Council Member Duffield indicated that he likes the City seal, but the sail icon is new to
him. He expressed a preference for Option 2,
Council Member Peotter expressed preference toward Option 2
Council Member Muldoon stated that he likes Options 2 and 3.
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Bernie Svalstad expressed his preference for Option 3.
Jim Mosher believed that the most functional example came from the City of Costa Mesa
which included the block number.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
City Attorney Harp announced that the City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to
discuss the items as listed in the Closed Session agenda and read the titles.
IV. CLOSED SESSION - 5:38 p.m.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code § 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: Dave Kiff, City Manager and Terri Cassidy, Deputy
City Manager; Negotiators.
Employee Organizations: All Labor Associations: Association of Newport Beach Ocean
Lifeguards (ANBOL); Newport Beach City Employees Association (NBCEA); Newport
Beach Employees League (NBEL); Newport Beach Firefighters Association (NBFA); Newport
Beach Fire Management Association (NBFMA); Newport Beach Lifeguard Management
Association (NBLMA); Newport Beach Police Association (NBPA); Newport Beach Police
Management Association (NBPMA); Newport Beach Professional and Technical Employee
Association (NBPTEA); and Part -Time Employee Association of Newport Beach (PTEANB).
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION — INITIATION OF LITIGATION
(Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4)): 1 matter
V. RECESS
VI. RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
VII. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Peotter, Council Member Curry, Council Member Duffield, Council
Member Muldoon, Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, Mayor Selich
Absent: Council Member Petros (excused)
VIII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney Harp announced that, regarding Item IV.B,
the City Council authorized the City Attorney's Office to initiate litigation against AIG
to recover amounts paid in excess of the City's self - insured retention as it pertains to
the Craig Frizzell, Steve Schulman, Rob Morton, Christine and John Hougan litigation
matters. He added that the specifies of the complaint will be available upon the filing
with the court. All Council Members voted in favor of initiating litigation.
LY. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tern Dixon
X. INVOCATION - Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi, Islamic Society of Orange County
XI. PRESENTATIONS - None
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XII. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
XIII. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA (NON- DISCUSSION ITEM)
Council Member Peotter requested future agenda items regarding artwork in the Civic Center and
a sign ordinance dealing with "open house" realtor signs.
Mayor Pro Tem Dixon reported that she was honored to represent Mayor Selich at the 44th Annual
Police Appreciation Breakfast sponsored by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce. She noted
that 13 Police Officers were recognized and that recognition also took place on the 20th anniversary
of the death of Officer Bob Henry.
Mayor Pro Tem Dixon announced that a Networking Speakers Series Workshop will be held in the
Friends Room at the Central Library on March 25, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Additionally,
Friends of the Library will present, Beyond the Canvas, Paul C&anne, in the Friends Room on
March 25, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Dixon announced that a earthquake and tsunamis workshop will be conducted by
the Fire Department on March 25, 2015, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Civic Center
Community Room, and a CERT Skills Training session will be held on March 28, 2015, from 9:00
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Ana Heights Fire Station.
Council Member Muldoon reported that he attended the 5151 Annual Mayors' Prayer Breakfast and
requested that an agenda item be placed on the next agenda to consider placing "In God We Trust"
in the Council Chambers.
For the next Council agenda, Council Member Duffield requested that Council consider
restructuring committees, specifically Harbor- related committees, to be placed under the Harbor
Commission's oversight.
Council Member Curry commented on the enactment of Proposition 62 and efforts to have it apply
to Charter cities. He requested that an item be placed on the Council agenda asking if the City
should place a Charter Amendment on the 2016 ballot to require five affirmative votes to place a
tax increase on the ballot.
Mayor Selich announced the first annual Mayor's Egg Roll on the Civic Center lawn on March 28,
2015, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. He reported attending the Mayors' Prayer Breakfast, the Newport -
Mesa Spirit Run, Youth Government Day, and an event at the Balboa Yacht Club regarding City -
related activities. For the next Council agenda, he requested placing consideration of awarding a
matching grant to the Balboa Angling Club.
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR - None
XV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES
1. Minutes for the March 10, 2015 Special Meeting /Joint Meeting of the City Council
and Finance Committee, and the March 10, 2015 Study Session and Regular
Meeting [100 -20151
Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as amended, and order filed.
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2. Reading of Ordinances
Waive reading in full of all ordinances under consideration, and direct the City Clerk to
read by title only.
B. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
3. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2015 -2 Regulating Massage Establishments and
Resolution No. 2015 -19 Removing Outdated Massage Technician Fees [100 -2015)
a) Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2015 -2, An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Newport Beach Amending Newport Beach Municipal Code
Chapter 5.50 Regulating Massage Establishments and Repealing Chapter 5.64
Regulating Holistic Health Practitioners; and
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2015 -19, A Resolution of the City of Newport Beach Amending the
Master Fee Schedule to Eliminate Outdated Massage Fees, which removes nine (9)
outdated massage technician fees from the Master Fee Schedule.
4. Balboa Island Residential Condominium Prohibition Code Amendment Second
Reading (PA2014 -170) [100 -20151
Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2015 -5, An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Newport Beach Approving an Amendment to Title 20 (Zoning Code) of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code to Prohibit Residential Condominium Projects in the R -BI
Zoning District on Balboa Island and Little Balboa Island,
C. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
5. Addition of Off - Street Parking Meter Zone 31 [100 -20151
Adopt Resolution No. 2015 -20, AResolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach
Establishing an Off- Street Parking Meter Zone for the Marcus Avenue Parking Lot (Staff
Report Attachment "A "), and amending Resolution No. 2000 -38 to establish Parking Meter
Zone 31.
6. Resolution Endorsing the City's Grant Application for the Arches Storm Drain
Dry Weather Diversion Project [100 -20151
Adopt Resolution No. 2015 -21, AResolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach
Authorizing Entering into an Agreement with the State of California and Designating a
Representative to Sign the Agreement, and any Amendments Thereto for the Arches Storm
Drain Dry - Weather Diversion Project, and endorsing the submittal of the City's grant
application to the SWRCB for Arches Dry- Weather Diversion Project.
7. Summary Vacation of Existing Sewer Easement and Request to Install Private
Improvements within the Public Right -of -Way at 3235 Ocean Boulevard (C -6061)
[381100 -20151
a) Adopt Resolution No. 2015 -18, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport
Beach. Ordering the Summary Vacation of an Existing 4 -Foot Wide Sewer Easement at
3235 Ocean Boulevard (Lot 16 and Southeasterly Half of Lot 15 of Tract 1026); and
Directing the City Clerk to Record Same with the County Recorder's Office, and ordering
the summary vacation of a sewer easement at 3235 Ocean Boulevard;
b) Direct staff to process the summary vacation of said easement;
c) Direct the City Clerk to have the Resolution and summary vacation documents
recorded by the Orange County Recorder;
d) Waive Council Policy L -6, Private Encroachments in Public Rights -of -Way, to allow a
decorative driveway with concrete retaining walls, a 24 -inch wide concrete V -ditch
swale behind said concrete retaining walls, a concrete stairway with retaining walls
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and wrought iron guard rails to a maximum height of 42- inches above stairway grade, a
14 -inch wide by 24 -inch deep by 48 -inch high plastered block mailbox, private
landscaping and irrigation improvements and appurtenances that encroach in excess of
1 -foot into the Ocean Boulevard right -of -way, contingent upon all conditions of the
Encroachment Permit process being met; and
e) Direct staff to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the Owners, and authorize
the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Encroachment Agreement within one
(1) calendar year upon receipt of approval.
D. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
8. Residential Street Overlay Program - Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Contract No. 5523 (CAP14 -0013) 1381100 -20151
a) Accept the completed work and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion
for the project;
b) Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials Bond 65 days after the
Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance with applicable portions of the
Civil Code; and
c) Release the Faithful Performance Bond one year after acceptance by the City Council.
9. Corona del Mar Pocket Park - Award of Contract No. 6042 (CAP14 -0026) [381100-
2015]
a) Approve the project plans and specifications;
b) Award Contract No. 6042 to Clean Cut Landscape for the total bid amount of
$78,670.10, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract;
c) Establish a contingency of $12,000 (approximately 15% of Total Bid) to cover the cost of
unforeseen work not included in the original contract; and
d) Approve Budget Amendment No. 15BA -040 transferring /reappropriating project
savings in the amounts of $20,600 from 7012- C2502006 and $4,400 from 7015 -
C1002044 to Account No. 7015- C4002011 to cover a portion of the construction cost,
geotechnical and material testing services, construction contingency and incidentals.
10. Newport Boulevard Water Transmission Main Replacement - Approval of
Amendment No. 3 with Tetra Tech, Inc. - C -5546 (CAP14 -0030) [381100 -2015]
Approve Amendment No. 3 with Tetra Tech, Inc. for additional final engineering services
for the Newport Boulevard Water Transmission Main Replacement project at a not -to-
exceed price of $50,500, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment
No. 3.
11. Final Tract Map No. 17763 for Residential and Commercial Development located
at 4311 Jamboree Road (C -6072) [38/TT177631100 -20151
a) Review and approve Final Tract Map No. 17763 located at 4311 Jamboree Road
pursuant to Section 19.60.010 of the Municipal Code;
b) Review and approve the Subdivision Agreement for Final Tract No. 17763 pursuant to
Section 19.36.010 of the Municipal Code, and authorize the City Manager and City
Clerk to execute the Subdivision Agreement; and
c) Review and approve the required construction securities for Final Tract Map No. 17763
pursuant to Section 19.36.030 of the Municipal Code and authorize the Public Works
Director to execute and release securities.
12. Final Tract Map No. 17194 for 24 -Unit Residential Condominium Development
located at 5515 River Avenue (C -6073) 138ITT171941100 -2015]
a) Review and approve Final Tract Map No. 1.7194 located at 5515 River Avenue pursuant
to Section 19.60.010 of the Municipal Code;
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b) Review and approve the Subdivision Agreement for Final Tract No. 17194 pursuant to
Section 19.36.010 of the Municipal Code, and authorize the City Manager and City
Clerk to execute the Subdivision Agreement; and
c) Review and approve the required construction securities for Final Tract No. 17194
pursuant to Section 19.36.030 of the Municipal Code, and authorize the Public Works
Director to execute and release securities.
E. MISCELLANEOUS
13. Planning Commission Agenda for the March 19, 2015 Meeting [100 -2015J
Receive and file.
14. Budget Amendment to Accept a Check in the Amount of $19,988 from the
California State Library for Literacy Services (CLLS) and Appropriate Funds to
the Library's Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Maintenance and Operation Budget [100 -20151
Approve Budget Amendment No. 15BA -038 to increase revenue estimates by $19,988 in
account 4010 -4832 (California Literacy Campaign) and to increase expenditure estimates
by the same amount in Division 4060 (Literacy Services).
15. General Plan Annual Status Report Including Housing Element Report (PA2007-
195) [100-20151
a) Review and comment and;
b) Authorize submittal to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
16. Initiate Minor Amendments to the Zoning Code [100 -20151
a) Find this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ")
pursuant to Section 15262 of the State CEQA Guidelines, California Code of
Regulations, Title 14. Chapter 3; and
b) Initiate an amendment to Title 20 to correct Zoning Code errors and omissions relating
to bulkhead setbacks, vehicle /equipment sales in the Commercial General Zoning
District, encroachments in setbacks abutting alleys, projection of architectural features
and subterranean structural supports into required setbacks, and off - street parking
requirements for food service uses and single -unit dwellings with less than 4,000
square feet of floor area.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tom Dixon, seconded by Council Member Peotter, to approve the
Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Peotter, Council Member Curry, Council Member Duffield, Council
Member Muldoon, Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, Mayor Selich
Absent: Council Member Petros
XVI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR - None
XVII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS
Marianne Zippi referenced a letter she sent to Council and discussed parking permits on the
Peninsula. She took issue that the City released statistics which give the perception that parking
permits are approved by a majority of affected residents. She questioned the survey process and
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believed that the City, not residents, want the program. She asked that Council carefully consider
this matter.
Michael Glenn agreed with Ms. Zippi, believing that the process has been flawed from the
beginning. Additionally, he commented on the City Hall audit and encouraged Council to hire an
outside audit firm.
XVIII. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Mayor Pro Tem Dixon commented on a recent Water Quality /Coastal Tidelands Committee
meeting and Balboa Village Advisory Committee (BVAC) meeting she attended.
Council Member Curry reported that, as a member of the Orange County Sanitation District
(OCSD) Board, he had the opportunity to go out on the research vessel used to monitor the ocean
outfall. He added that most of the sewage is treated, a lot is pumped back into the ground water
system, and, when it is not, it is piped out 4'/2 miles off the coast and monitored after it has been
treated. He also addressed the sampling process. He noted that three mylar balloons were picked
up out of the water and stressed the importance of everyone taking the responsibility to keep the
ocean clean.
Mayor Selich announced that the General Plan /Local Coastal Program Implementation Committee
will meet on March 26, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. in the Newport Coast Conference Room at City Hall.
XIX. CURRENT BUSINESS
17. Newport Boulevard and 32nd Street Modification - Approval of Revised Parking Lot
Concept Plan (CAP12 -0009) [100 -20151
Public Works Director Webb utilized a PowerPoint presentation, addressing the background
and details of the proposal.
Jenny Frank thanked Mayor Pro Tem Dixon and staff for their consideration and reported that
the immediate neighborhood is very happy with the revised plan.
George Schroeder thanked City staff for the revised plan and spoke in support of Plan B.
Mayor Pro Tem Dixon thanked staff and commented positively on the results.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dixon seconded by Council Member Curry, to approve the
revised parking lot concept plan that will be constructed on the northwest corner on Newport
Boulevard and 32nd Street.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Peotter, Council Member Curry, Council Member Duffield, Council
Member Muldoon, Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, Mayor Selich
Absent: Council Member Petros
18. Balboa Village Facade Improvement Program Funding [100 -20151
City Manager Miff asked to continue this matter to the next regularly- scheduled Council
meeting.
Mayor Selich opened public comments.
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Mayor Selich closed public comments.
Motion by Council Member Curry, seconded by Council Member Peotter, to continue
the item to the April 14, 2015 City Council meeting.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Peotter, Council Member Curry, Council Member Duffield, Council
Member Muldoon, Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, Mayor Selich
Absent: Council Member Petros
19. Corona del Mar Fire Station No. 5 and Library Replacement — Approval of
Professional Services Agreement with WLC Architects (C -6074) (CAP14 -0001) [38/100-
2015]
Deputy Public Works Director Vukojevic provided a PowerPoint presentation to address the
project location, existing conditions, the selection process, conceptual plans, parking, and the
community outreach meeting schedule. He also explained the design criteria for the Fire
Station and the Library. Public Works Director Webb emphasized that there is a concept, but
nothing has been finalized.
Elizabeth Stahr commented on the purpose of the Library to the area and addressed some of its
programs and uses. She expressed concerns that the new Library will not be as big as the
existing library and commented positively on staffs efforts. She urged that the Library be
carefully built and thought through.
Jim Mosher questioned whether this is the best location to serve the largest part of the City's
population, why the public and Council are not seeing the creative ideas proposed by the nine
RFP respondents, and whether a major facilities master plan exists. He discussed the length of
the contract and the proposal to close the old library while the new one is being built.
Wendy Salter expressed concern with the proposed size reduction of the new Library and hoped
that there will be opportunities for community input and asked whether the giant Rex Brandt
mural could be displayed.
Carl Cassidy reported that there has been a lot of work done by staff and that the Board of
Library Trustees have also looked at this. He expressed the opinion that he would like to see
the Library tripled in size. He urged Council to move the matter along and commented on
library space at the OASIS Senior Center.
Motion by Council Member Curry, seconded by Council Member Peotter, to approve a
Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with WLC Architects of Rancho Cucamonga, California,
for Corona del Mar Fire Station No. 5 and Library Replacement Project at a not -to- exceed price
of $457,750.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
Council Member Curry expressed concerns about the use of space that is open to the public and
encouraged thinking about technology and creating the best space possible for the young people
who use the Library.
Mayor Pro Tom Dixon wondered regarding the architect's expertise with libraries and library -
related technology, since the focus seems to be on the Fire Station.
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Council Member Muldoon expressed concerns regarding a shared lobby between the Library
and Fire Station.
Council Member Peotter commented positively on the design and keeping the Library a flexible
space. He agreed with Council Member Curry regarding ensuring appropriate technology,
congratulated staff, and encouraged moving forward with the project.
Mayor Selich pointed out that the City has not determined the final square footage and
function of the library.
Deputy Public Works Director Vukojevic stated that, when staff meets with the Board of
Library Trustees, staff will consider the functionality of the space they need.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Peotter, Council Member Curry, Council Member Duffield, Council
Member Muldoon, Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, Mayor Selich
Absent: Council Member Petros
20. Lease Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and Lighthouse Cafe, LLC,
Authorizing the Lease of Restaurant Space at the Marina Park Project Located at
1600 West Balboa Boulevard (C -6075) [381100 -20151
Community Development Director Brandt noted that the City Council was provided with a
staff report and offered to respond to questions from Council.
Motion by Council Member Curry, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, to a) find that
the execution of the Lease Agreement is not subject to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
b) approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a 15 -year Lease Agreement with
Lighthouse Cafe, LLC.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: . Council Member Peotter, Council Member Curry, Council Member Duffield, Council
Member Muldoon, Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, Mayor Selich
Absent: Council Member Petros
21. Update to Newport Beach Municipal Code Section 5.04 — Business Licenses and
Regulations, General Provisions [100 - 20151
Deputy Finance Director Montano provided a staff report addressing the proposed amendments
to the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC). He provided background information and
discussed prior revisions, proposed changes, consideration by Council at a previous Study
Session, and changes that would bring the NBMC into compliance with State law.
Jim Mosher discussed distinctions between taxes and fees, and consideration of the matter in
1906. He addressed the original ordinance, commented on the lack of substance relative to the
change regarding real estate agents, and commented on exceptions for Veterans.
George Schroeder commented on the last Council's consideration and direction regarding this
matter, and urged Council to approve staffs recommendation.
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Council Member Muldoon asked whether this is a tax or a fee, and Deputy Finance Director
Montano reported that it is a tax and addressed the previous Council's direction to staff.
Council Member Muldoon believed that this is poorly written legislation and expressed
concerns that failure to have a license can subject someone to a misdemeanor. He indicated
that, for this reason, he cannot support the recommendation.
Council Member Peotter agreed with Council Member Muldoon's comments and expressed
concerns regarding the right to access the business and the right of entry. He suggested
eliminating the tax altogether or evaluating whether it should be a fixed fee, and referring the
matter to the Finance Committee.
Motion by Council Member Curry, seconded by Mayor Selich, to a) introduce Ordinance
No. 2015 -6, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach Amending Newport
Beach Municipal Code Chapter 5.04 to Update Business License Provisions, and pass to second
reading on April 14, 2015; and b) adopt Resolution No. 2015 -23, A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Newport Beach to Reduce the Business License Tax Charged to Out -of-
Town Licensed Contractors to be Equal to that of In -Town Licensed Contractors.
Council Member Curry noted that the change reflects a change requested by the real estate
industry, the City's business license tax laws should be cleaned up, and the matter should be
codified and moved forward. He pointed out that cutting $4 million out of the budget is
financially irresponsible and suggested this be looked at methodically. He agreed that the
Finance Committee should look at all of the City's revenues to ensure that they are
appropriately set. He emphasized that business license taxes in every city play an important
role in ensuring that every business is a legitimate business and noted that, other than the real
estate and the LLC issues, there have been no complaints about the business license structure
in Newport Beach_
Council Member Duffield noted that he has a business license and asked whether he can vote
on this matter. City Attorney Harp reported that Council Member Duffield can vote on this
matter due to the public generally exception as it impacts all businesses in the City.
Substitute motion by Council Member Peotter, seconded by Council Member
Muldoon to refer the matter to the Finance Committee.
Council Member Muldoon explained why he could not support the original motion. He added
that, although he opposes the wording regarding a misdemeanor, he does not oppose what has
been done administratively.
Mayor Pro Tem Dixon suggested removing the language relative to a violation being a
misdemeanor in order to move forward with the matter.
City Attorney Harp affirmed that the Ordinance can be modified to not make violations of the
provisions a criminal conduct. He added that the right of entry can also be revised.
Business License Supervisor Navarrete reported that the license must be posted in a
conspicuous location inside of a commercial business, but the Code was amended to indicate
that a private residence would not be entered into without a court order.
City Attorney Harp suggested addressing the right of entry by amending the language to
specify that this can only be done during the hours the business is open to the public.
Council Member Muldoon agreed with City Attorney Harp's suggestions
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City Attorney Harp indicated that the proposed modifications would be to change that a
violation is non - criminal conduct and to change the right of entry language.
Council Member Curry stated that he does not object to the suggestions and stated that he
agrees to incorporate the modified language into his motion.
Mayor Selich, as the seconder, agreed to the proposed amendments. He stated that he will not
be supporting the substitute motion.
Council Member Peotter stated that he has no problem with changing it to a $50 flat fee
instead of a tax in order for the City to maintain a database of businesses in the City. He
indicated that he also supports returning tax money to those who paid it when there is a
surplus.
Council Member Curry took issue with the recommendation and pointed out that State law and
Proposition 218 calls this a tax.
Council Member Muldoon expressed support for Council Member Peotter's substitute motion.
The substitute motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Peotter, Council Member Duffield, Council Member Muldoon
Noes: Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tern Dixon, Mayor Selich
Absent: Council Member Petros
Council Member Curry restated his amended motion as follows:
Amended motion by Council Member Curry- seconded by Mayor Selich, to a) introduce
Ordinance No. 2015 -6, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach. Amending
Newport Beach Municipal Code Chapter 5.04 to Update Business License A•ouisions, as
amended relative to changing a business license tax violation from a misdemeanor to non-
criminal conduct and only allowing entrance into businesses during regular public hours,
and pass to second reading on April 14, 2015: and b) adopt Resolution No. 2015.23, A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach to Reduce the Business License Tax
Charged to Out -of -Town Licensed Contractors to be Equal to that of In -Town Licensed
Contractors.
City Attorney Harp proposed adding to Section 5.04.290, changing the right to enter "at any
reasonable time" to "during regular public business hours" and adding a provision that
violations shall not be considered criminal conduct.
In response to Council Member Muldoon's question, City Attorney Harp clarified that the
amendment excludes a group from paying the tax, so this is technically a tax reduction.
Substitute motion by Council Member Peotter, seconded by Council Member
Muldoon, to reduce the cost to $50 per business and call it a fee, not a tax.
City Attorney Harp reported that what is being proposed in the substitute motion cannot be
done as the City would need to do a study in order to determine costs associated with running a
program.
Council Member Peotter withdrew his substitute motion and provided the following substitute
motion:
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Substitute motion by Council Member Peotter, seconded by Council Member
Muldoon, to charge a fee commensurate with the program costs, to be approved at a later date.
Council Member Curry took issue with the substitute motion since it will reduce the City's
budget by $4 million and believed this approach is irresponsible.
Council Member Muldoon stated that Newport Beach is a very wealthy City and that it is
reasonable to believe in less taxes and fees, and expressed the opinion that the substitute
motion would not hurt the City in any way. He believed that businesses are currently over-
taxed.
The substitute motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Peotter, Council Member Duffield, Council Member Muldoon
Noes: Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tern Dixon, Mayor Selich
Absent: Council Member Petros
Council Member Curry reiterated his amended motion as follows:
Amended motion by Council Member Curry, seconded by Mayor Selich, to a) introduce
Ordinance No. 2015 -6, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach Amending
Newport Beach Municipal Code Chapter 5.04 to Update Business License Provisions, as
amended to change the right to enter to during regular public business hours and changing a
provision so violations shall not be considered criminal conduct, and pass to second reading on
April 14, 2015; and b) adopt Resolution No. 2015 -23, AResolution of the City Council of the City
of Newport Beach to Reduce the Business License Tax Charged to Out -of -Town Licensed
Contractors to be Equal to that of In -Town Licensed Contractors.
The amended motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Duffield, Council Member Muldoon, Mayor
Pro Tem Dixon, Mayor Selich
Noes: Council Member Peotter
Absent: Council Member Petros
Motion by Council Member Peotter, seconded by Council Member Muldoon, to refer
the concept of the business license tax structure to the Finance Committee for review.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Peotter, Council Member Duffield, Council Member Muldoon, Mayor
Pro Tom Dixon, Mayor Selich
Noes: Council Member Curry
Absent: Council Member Petros
22. Council Policy A -6: Creation of a Debt Management Fund 1100 -20151
Council Member Peotter proposed the creation of a debt management fund to allow the City to
pay back Ca1PERS (unfunded pension liabilities) and Civic Center bonds. He commented on
the possibility of offering to buy Certificates of Participation (COP) bonds at par or better. He
requested that the matter be agendized for a future meeting
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Council Member Curry noted that this matter previously included a request to sell the old City
Hall site. He commented on the proposal to reduce the Civic Center debt, referenced an
analysis from independent financial advisors, and addressed the City's annual debt payment.
Per the advisor's conclusions, he reported that it would cost the City $151.5 million to redeem
$106.5 million of debt related to the Civic Center. He added that the total cost of the proposal
would be $276 million over 25 years and the net additional cost to the City would be $21
million. He addressed additional conclusions by the financial advisors and stated that the total
cost of this idea would burden the City by an additional $7.2 million. He reported that
everyone knew that costs would exceed the benefit and believed that this would be financially
irresponsible. Council Member Curry detailed significant problems with the proposed
transactions, as well as the negative consequences of approving this proposal. Additionally, he
detailed problems with the proposal to refund the City's bonds.
Carl Cassidy suggested referring this matter to the Finance Committee. He agreed with
Council Member Curry's analysis and noted that this is a concept of leverage that requires
specific technical knowledge.
Council Member Muldoon suggested bringing back this matter in order to find other options.
Motion by Council Member Curry. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Dixon, to not bring the
debt management fund proposal back at a future meeting.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tern Dixon, Mayor Selich
Noes: Council Member Peotter, Council Member Duffield, Council Member Muldoon
Absent: Council Member Petros
Motion by Council Member Peotter to refer the debt management fund proposal to the
Finance Committee.
City Attorney Harp stated that this does not fall squarely with what is on the agenda and
suggested changing the motion to bring the matter back for a larger discussion of the item.
Council Member Peotter withdrew his motion.
Motion by Council Member Peotter, seconded by Council Member Muldoon, to place a
discussion item on a future Council agenda relative to forming a debt management fund.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Peotter, Council Member Duffield, Council Member Muldoon
Noes: Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tern Dixon, Mayor Selich
Absent: Council Member Petros
Mayor Selich noted the net result is no action at this time
XX. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION — None
XX. ADJOURNMENT — 8:44 p.m.
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The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the City's website and on the City
Hall Electronic Bulletin Board located in the entrance of the City Council Chambers at
100 Civic Center Drive on March 19, 2015, at 4:00 p.m.
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