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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - Minutes - 09-12-2006Agenda Item No. 1 September 26, 2006 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Minutes Study Session September 12, 2006 — 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem nsky, Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council Me r ' ols Council Member Nichols arrived at 4:11 p.m.; Council Memb urry arriv t 6:10 p.m. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS ON THE CON ENDAR. Regarding Item 4 (Stop Signs at Newport Hills Dri ast), Council Member Daigle noted that one of the homeowners =atiftpresentative quested more time to review this. In response to Council MeNi of tions reg Item 10 (Morning Canyon Stabilization), Public Works D' Bad lained reasons for the additional funding. He confirmed that the prop own ad slope repair work did win a lawsuit against th ' hbors and p d fo eir own repairs. Mayor We dicate that he in to pull Item 3 (Temporary Street Closure for Centennial brati ) tonight. City anger Bludau noted that the maps are still being prepared but b ble tomorro er au intro creation and Senior Services Director Knight's COMPRES D NAT AL GAS FUELING STATION DEVELOPMENT. Gener al Se Director Harmon utilized a PowerPoint Presentation to highlight the Air Quality Magagement District (AQMD) regulations to decrease the use of diesel fuel in heavy Vamed He confirmed that the vehicle replacement list encompasses the City's entire e City has not purchased any refuse collection equipment since 2002. He at Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) are and y they would prefer using CNG, including that safety is greater with CNG than LNG. General Services Director Harmon indicated that Clean Energy will construct, operate, and maintain a public access CNG station at a cost to them of about $1 million, but the City would receive a royalty payment for every gallon equivalent sold to users other than the City. He explained how public access could be achieved at the General Services yard. He noted that John Wayne Airport (JWA) has added 125 CNG taxis. He stated that, if Council supports this, they should direct staff to work with Clean Energy to develop an agreement for Council review. Volume 57 — Page 777 City of Newport Beach Study Session Minutes September 12, 2006 General Services Director Harmon indicated that, if directed, the agreement could come back to Council in October. Following that, it would take about six months to receive the permits, construction of the fueling station could take about ten months, and the station could be opened in October 2007. He stated that it has not been determined if this project will need permits from Costa Mesa. City Manager Bludau indicated that Costa Mesa City Manager Roeder didn't believe there would be issues, especially since they also have heavy equipment that are under the same regulations. General Services Director Harmon indicated that he will conduct research, but he is not aware of another company that designs, builds, and operates fuel stations for municipalities. He emphasized that driving to another CNG facility is not economical and that the cost to the City to build its own fuel statim would be the same, but it would only be for City use. or In response to Council questions, General Services Director Harmon d that the City's diesel trucks cannot be converted to CNG trucks. He stated G currently costs $1.78 /gallon while diesel is $2.78/gallon, and that the miles compar He indicated that a CNG truck costs $35,000 to $40,000 more than a truck but med that the City has to change out all its diesel trucks to energy- en trucks. He a d that LNG fuel has to be trucked in and stored at the yard, b G ca brought in via Southern California Gas Company main line off of Indus Way a indicated that mor ogle use CNG than LNG. He reported that Irvine has a c/private CNG station an t the compressor wasn't too noisy. He explained the dis tages of having a home pump. He reported that the City would be ttmg to p sing six .CNG trucks from Clean Energy and that the delay time afte the order' ut one year. Regarding City use and public use, he believed that pub d initiall utweigh City use since the City doesn't have the equipment yet. He a d t lic acce ill not impact City operations since the public usually uses the s '0n afte ours, uring the weekends, and at night, while the QIVIA& up at about :30 Council Me r to quested rmation relative to the payback on investment, revenue, a bli uncil Mem r Nichols requested that the nozzle specifications be given to him M Tem Ro sky requested a better analysis of competing Peter Gra lean ergy Vice President, explained how CNG is stored in vessels above ground un ' is ed into vehicles. He reported that they have about 50 stations in California, b none the coast, and 165 stations across North America. He discussed the safety as to of C vehicles, noted that the vehicles are crash tested, and indicated that they show Council a safety video. He stated that CNG is available for passenger s to he r duty vehicles; however, LNG is only available for larger vehicles, like buses d hea i duty vehicles, since they need more storage onboard the vehicle. He confirmed t C n Energy is willing to put in the capital required to build the fuel station and that he of aware of anyone else that would put in their own capital to build a fueling station witTi a limited commitment from the City to purchase. vehicles. He indicated that the agreement would be for ten years. He stated that the conversion ratio between gasoline and CNG is 1.25. Charles Alshuler, Clean Energy Account Manager, indicated that a CNG 50 gallon tank fills up at a rate of.about 5 gallons/minute. He reported that a house line would dispense CNG at .5 gallons/hour. It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to bring back a proposal for Council approval. Volume 57 - Page 778 City of Newport Beach Study Session Minutes September 12, 2006 Council Member Nichols believed that diesel trucks have worked better for the City and expressed concern that the station would be small. Mayor Webb noted that the City is not interested in a high volume station and emphasized the City's responsibility to work towards cleaning the air produced by the City's fleet. Ray Simmons, Los Angeles Ford Dealer, expressed support of the CNG product. 8. BEACH SAND STUDY AND MONITORING PROGRAM. Chris Webb, Moffatt & Nichols, utilized a PowerPoint presentation to explain h w some of the City was created through sand spits. He also reviewed the storms over the st 70 years and how they impacted the beaches. He displayed a slide showing th poCest Newport shoreline positions from 1904 to 1939 and from 1963 to 1997. He sed the sediment budget for the City from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, but re hat, if this project stops, West Newport will lose sand at a rate of 15,000 cubic lye d the Peninsula will lose sand at a rate of 30,000 cubic yards/year. He disp the are West Newport and Big Canyon in which the sand is either advancing, ' ble, or is retre He stated that the City can monitor the beaches and cSring derstand wha ppening, move sand from wider areas to narrower arin from outside City to supplement the existing source, and make a al government is ing its commitment relative to the Surfside - Sunset P not recommend low the height of the beaches in West Newpo or on the also suggested using a sand back - passing plan, initiating Weat ort aa sand nourishment plans, or mining the sand at the River Jetty Paches. depleting areas. He reported that the Newport Canyon is about 3,Jim Brooks noted th all of the Cy made and commended the report for highli a areas of eeficit. tated that the report should also take into a the d th of the be ld include a width target, and that the back - pass plan merit.. a added that t of sand loss per year is a small percentage compared tot to amount of CitHe requested more public input on a r egular Council er Xolrstasked if a is actually a cleavage in the rock at the mouth of the tty if quake fault is roughly coming up the gorge at the Newport Pier. bb in ta is not familiar with this phenomenon. 4. Vg TRAFFIC SIGNAL COORDINATION REPORT. ark MiVr, Vice President of Albert Grover & Associates, utilized a PowerPoint V n to highlight the benefits of traffic signal coordination. He also displayed a e -space diagram and noted that compatible equipment, linked intersections, time dination, and central system coordination are needed. He highlighted the information and tools that are necessary to develop a timing plan, but noted some drawbacks and complaints. He also discussed reasons why signal coordination appears not to work when it actually is working. He concluded by stating that signal coordination will work by eliminating minor traffic operational bottlenecks, optimizing the traffic signal coordination systems, and having ongoing monitoring and updating of the coordination systems. In response to Council questions, Mr. Miller emphasized the importance of signal placement since pedestrian timing cannot be violated. He indicated that cities like Corona and Anaheim wish they didn't have a centralized computer system and would use a web -based system if they could start over because it takes a lot of personnel to watch all the cameras Volume 57 - Page 779 City of Newport Beach Study Session Minutes September 12, 2006 throughout the city. Traffic/Development Services Manager Edmonston reported that the Coast Highway /Orchid Avenue lighted crosswalk will be activated in October. He also reported that the 2005 -2006 Signal Upgrade entails three rehabilitations, two Opticom preemption systems, and 17 Battery Backup Systems (BBS). He utilized a slide to display upcoming 2006 -2007 signal projects. In response to Council questions, Traffic/Development Services Manager Edmonston reported that portions of Jamboree Road, Irvine Avenue, Superior Avenue, S n Joaquin Hills Road; Coast Highway, and Bristol Street have traffic signal coordi n. He also confirmed that the Orchid Avenue lighted crosswalk project will not be co nated with the system. PUBLIC COMMENTS -None. ADJOURNMENT - 6:20 p.m. The agenda for the Regular Meeting was on the City Hall Bulletin Board locate( Administration Building. Volume 67 - Page 780 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Minutes Regular Meeting September 12, 2006 — 7:00 p.m. STUDY SESSION - 4:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION - 6:20 p.m. RECESS A. RECONVENE AT 7.00 P.M, FOR REGULAR MEETING 9M C. D. E. F. DRAFT ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky, Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None PLEDGE-OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky - Pastor John Embree, Newport Harbor Lutheran Church Proclamation for the 1st Baby Born in our New Century. Mayor Webb presented a proclamation to Taryn Graves recognizing and congratulating her for being the fast baby born to Newport Beach parents in the beginning of the City's second 100 years, and giving her the title of New Centennial Baby. Centennial Committee Recognition. Recreation & Senior Services Director Knight and Mayor Webb recognized Janis Dinwiddie, Centennial Contract Administrator & Project Director, for her contributions to the City s Centennial celebrations. Additionally, Recreation & Senior Services Director Knight recognized Jan Webb, Pamela Curry, Sandy Nichols and Recreation Superintendent Andrea McGuire for plan the City's Birthday Cake celebration. Lastly, Recreation & Senior Services Director Knight recognized the Centennial Marketing Committee, which included Chair Ray Halowski, Chris Trela, Lisa Gorbaty, Marie Case, Lynn Splendid, Marilee Jackson. and Matt Lohr. Mayor Webb presented certificates to each of those recognized. The City staff members were also recognized, with special recognition given to Ms. Knight herself. Presentation of Cultural Arts Grants. Kirwan Rockefeller, Chair of the City Arts Commission, presented the 2006 -2007 Cultural Arts Grants to Baroque Music Festival, Festival Ballet Theater, Newport Beach Film Festival, Orange County Museum of Art, Orange County's Pacific Symphony, Philharmonic Society of Orange County, South Coast Repertory, Southland Opera and STOP -GAP Theater. Presentation- of Thermoplaques to Outgoing Board and Commission Members. Volume 57 - Page 781 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes September 12, 2006 Mayor Webb presented Certificates of Appreciation to Allen Doby and Tom Tobin, for their service on the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission, and to Larry Tucker for his service on the Planning Commission. G. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC H. CITY COUNCIL_ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS-WHICH COUNCIL-MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION ACTION OR REPORT (NON- DISCUSSION ITEM): Council Member Daigle announced that the Conference for Women presented by the City of Newport Beach would be taking place on September 21, 2006, at the Balboa Bay Club. She stated that more information can be obtained by contacting Janis Dinwiddie at (949) M- 2411. Council Member Ridgeway announced that the new Newport Lexus dealership realized sales during their first month of operation in July of $14 million, and $16 million in August. He noted that they are on course to finish well ahead of their first year projection of $120 million. Council Member Ridgeway stated that building permit valuation per year for the past ten years has averaged $210 to $220 million, and announced that in fiscal year 2005/06, there was over $300 million in construction activity in the City of Newport Beach. He stated that this represents a strong and vibrant community. Council Member Curry requested that staff report back to the City Council on the potential for developing hiking trails and access in the Buck Gully area. Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky announced that he attended the grand reopening of the new Fairmont Hotel, which underwent a $32 million renovation. He encouraged residents to recommend the hotel to visitors. Mayor Webb stated that he attended the League of Cities annual meeting the prior week and he reported on the four resolutions that were approved. Mayor Webb shared his thoughts regarding the 9/11 program he participated in at the American Legion the day prior. L CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC READING OF 119NUIMS DINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF AUGUST 22, 2006. Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written and order filed. 2. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. Waive reading in full of all and resolutions under consideration, and direct City Clerk to read by title only. RESOLUTIONS EO - DOPTION 4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF NEWPORT HILLS. DRIVE Volume 57 - Page 782 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes September 12, 2006 EAST AT PORT ALBANS PLACE AND NEWPORT HILLS DRIVE EAST AT PORT SEABOURNE WAY. [100 -2006] Item continued. CON C S AND AG F .M,ENTS 5. SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER REPLACEMENT FY05 -06 - COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT (C- 3789). [381100 -2006] 1) Accept the work; 2) authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion; 3) authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials bond 35 days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance with applicable portions of the Civil Code; and 4) release the Faithful Performance Bond one (1) year after Council acceptance. 6. BALBOA ISLAND BAYFRONT SIDEWALK AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FY05 -06 - COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT (C- 3796). [381100 -2006] 1) Accept the work; 2) authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion; 3) authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials bond 35 days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance with applicable portions of the Civil Code; and 4) release the Faithful Performance Bond one (1) year after Council acceptance. 7. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DOTY BROS. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR ON -CALL EMERGENCY UNDERGROUND UTILITY REPAIRS (C- 3881). [381100 -2006] Authorize the Mayor to approve an agreement with Doty Bros. Construction Company for emergency underground utility repairs on an on-call basis. 8. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GCI CONSTRUCTION,. INC. FOR ON -CALL EMERGENCY UNDERGROUND UTILITY REPAIRS (C- 3882). [381100 -2006] Authorize the Mayor to approve an agreement with GCI Construction, Inc, for emergency underground utility repairs on an on -call basis. 9. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MIKE KILBRIDE, LTD. FOR ON -CALL EMERGENCY UNDERGROUND UTILITY REPAIRS (C- 3883). [381100 -2006] Authorize the Mayor to approve an agreement with Mike Kilbride, LTD. for emergency underground utility repairs on an on -call basis. 10. MORNING CANYON STABILIZATION - ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION OF CONTRACT (0-8517). [381100- 20061 Approve a budget amendment (07BA -15) in the amount of $96,556 from unappropriated General Fund Reserves for work completed to Account 7014- C5100805. 11. AMEND CONTRACT FOR NEWPORT COAST RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION (C -3518) TO PROVIDE FOR A 6 -MONTH EXTENSION AND PREPARE A BID FOR FUTURE SERVICES (contd. from 8 /22/06). [38/100 -2006] Authorize a 6 -month extension for refuse collection with Waste Management of Orange County (WMOC) through June 30, 2007 and direct staff to develop specifications and solicit proposals for refuse collection services in the Newport Coast area. Volume 57 - Page 788 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes September 12, 2006 12. CONTRACT FOR PURCHASEIINSTALLATION OF RUBBER PLAYGROUND SURFACING AT WEST NEWPORT PARK (C- 8884). [381100 -2006] 1) Approve the contract with Safe Guard Surfacing for installation and materials for rubber surfacing at West Newport Park (WNP) in the amount of $33,991; and 2) authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract. 18. SANTA ANA HEIGHTS PASSIVE PARK (UPPER BAY VIEW PARK). [381100 -2006] 1) Reject bids for contract (C- 3787); and 2) direct staff to rebid the project after the City acquires the site from the County. MISCELLANEOUS 14. BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ACCEPT A CHECK FROM THE NEWPORT BEACH LIBRARY FOUNDATION AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR FY06 -07 EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS. [100 -8006] Approve a budget amendment (07BA -013) to increase revenue estimates by $6,133.28 in Account No. 4010 -5893 (Library Foundation Donations) and increase expenditure estimates by the same amount in Division 4090 (Foundation). 15. BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ACCEPT A CHECK FROM CALIFORNIA, STATE LIBRARY AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR LITERACY SERVICES. [100 -8006] Approve a budget amendment (07BA -014) to increase expenditure appropriations by $20,000 in Division 4060, Literacy, and to increase revenue estimates for the same amount in Account No. 4010 -4832, California Library Literacy Services. 16. BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR THE CENTENNIAL. [100 -8006] Approve a budget amendment (07BA -016) to appropriate previously approved funds to the Centennial Celebration and revenues raised in this fiscal year by 1) increasing Expenditure Account No. 0129 -8250 (City Centennial Account) by $350,000, and 2) increasing Revenue Account No. 0129 -5901 (Centennial Donations) by $237,000. 17. REVISED COST ESTIMATES FOR INITIATIVE REQUIRING VOTER APPROVAL OF MAJOR DEVELOPMENT OVER AS-IS CONDITIONS. [100 -8006] Receive and file. Mot y Mayor Pro Tern Rosansk to approve the Consent Calendar, except for the item removed (Item No. 3); and noting the continuance of Item No. 4: The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky, Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols J. ITEMS REMOVER FROM THE CONSENT' CALENDAR 8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PORTIONS OF COURT AVENUE, 20TH STREET, 22ND STREET, 23RD STREET, WASHINGTON STREET, SELECTED PARKING LOTS, NEWPORT & BALBOA BEACHES AND PIERS AND PENINSULA PARK FOR THE Volume 57 - Page 784 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes September 12, 2006 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION. [100 -2006] City Attorney Clauson presented an amended resolution and noted that she is recommending that the City Manager be given the authority to close certain parking lots and other areas for a period from five days prior and three days after the event as needed. Recreation & Senior Services Director Knight highlighted the times and locations of the road closures, as provided in the resolution, and also listed the notification procedures that will be followed. She stated that a shuttle service will be provided and encouraged participants to use alternate forms of transportation to get to the event. Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to adopt Resolution No. 2006 -86, as amended. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky, Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols K. PUBLIC HEARING 18. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM AND REVIEW OF GENERAL PLAN CORRECTIONS. [681100-2006] Assistant City Manager Wood stated that the implementation program includes the goals and policies that will be used to implement the General Plan. Additionally, she stated that the staff report includes changes to the General Plan recommended by staff. Mayor Webb referred to Page 13 -46, Maintain and Improve Parks and Recreation Facilities, and confirmed with Assistant City Manager Wood that the wording for lighting impacts on adjacent habitat areas would be changed from "prevent" to "minimize" to be consistent with the General Plan. Mayor Webb opened the public hearing Hearing no testimony, Mayor Webb closed the public hearing Motion by May r Pro Tem Rosansky to approve the Implementation Program of the updated General Plan and direct staff to make identified corrections to the adopted General Plan. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky, Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols L. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chris Wynkoop thanked the City for being proactive with the erosion problem in the Volume 57 - Page 785 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes September 12, 2006 Morning Canyon area. Arnie Pike presented a copy of the letter that he sent to the City Manager regarding a problem with disabled parking on Balboa Island. He stated that when he spoke to someone at the City, he was warned that if he pursued the matter, disabled parking would be entirely removed from Balboa Island. Mr. Pike stated that he was prepared to take the matter to court, if necessary. City Manager Bludau and Public Works Director Badum reported on what action has been taken by staff to date. Marilynn Pike, Arnie's wife, stated that the only handicapped parking space on Balboa Island has a curb that is too high for use by vehicles with wheelchair ramps. She also expressed her dissatisfaction with the threatening response from staff. M. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES Local Coastal Program Certification Committee. Council Member Ridgeway reported that the implementation plan is being redrafted, and the Committee will meet again when it is ready to review. Newport Coast Advisory Committee. Council Member Curry reported that the Newport Coast Advisory Committee met on September 11, 2006, and addressed the Newport Coast Community Center, parking limitations and fug access in cul -de -sacs, and the prolonged closure of Pelican Hills Drive. City Centennial 2006 Committee. Mayor Webb invited everyone to attend the "100 Years Between the Peers "event being held on October 8, 2006. City Council/Citizens Ad Hoc Committee for Marina Park Planning. Council Member Ridgeway reported that there is a plan for Marina Park that has been conceptually approved by Protect our Parks, the City's committee, the Girl Scouts and the American Legion Executive Committee and Board of Directors. He noted that the general membership of the American Legion will vote on the plan on September 13, 2006. Building Ad Hoc Committee. Council Member Ridgeway reported that the Committee met earlier in the day and is studying alternate sites in the Newport Center area for the location of a new City Hall. N. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AND ORAL STATUS REPORT 19. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER 7, 2006. 1100 -20061 Planning Director Temple reported on the following Planning Commission items: Our Lady Queen of Angels Church Expansion (PA2005 -092) - 2046 and 2100 Mar Vista Drive; The Koll Company (PA2006 -095) - 4450 MacArthur Blvd.; and Planned Community Development Amendment No. 2006 -004 (PA2006 -173). Planning Director Temple noted that the Planning Commission's approval of the Our Lady Queen of Angels Church expansion does not automatically come before the City Council for approval, and that the deadline for filing an appeal is 5:00 p.m. on September 21, 2006. Council Member Daigle complimented the work done by the Planning Commission, staff and the applicant on the project. Volume 57 - Page 786 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes September 12, 2006 O. CONTINUED BUSINESS 20. REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT NON -STANDARD IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY AT 401 -407 EDGEWATER PLACE (contd. from 8/22/06). [100 -20061 Public Works Director Badum stated that the City Council considered the matter at their meeting held on August 22, 2006, and requested that property ownership be verified, and that the encroachment be modified to include a twelve -foot taper. He reported that the applicant has agreed to the modification and that it has been verified that the current owners of the property are not the same owners involved in a previous litigation issue. Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to approve the owner's request to construct non - standard encroachments, which include, but are not limited to, installing a not to exceed three feet in height wooden fence and appurtenances four feet into the Edgewater Place public right -of -way adjacent to the properties located at 401 -405 and 407 Edgewater Place; removing the existing concrete sidewalk; and planting ground cover inside the encroachment area; and direct staff to process an encroachment permit and prepare an encroachment agreement for these non- standard encroachments. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky, Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols 21. REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT NON -STANDARD IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -0F -WAY AT 3431 OCEAN BOULEVARD. [100 -20061 Public Works Director Badum stated that the City Council addressed the matter at its June 13, 2006, meeting and, at that time, staff felt that. the extent of the improvements were more than should be allowed. He reported that a compromise has since been agreed upon by the applicant. He provided several clarifications in response to questions of the Council Members. Council Member Nichols stated that the retaining wall is visible from the sidewalk, that the cutback is excessive and he is not in favor of it. Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky stated that he also is not in favor of approving the encroachment. Council Member Daigle stated that she has visited the site and there is not a visual impact from Inspiration Point. Council Member Selich stated that he is not in favor of approving further encroachments at the site. Motionhv Council Member Nichols to deny the owner's request for an expansion of the existing encroachments in the public right -of -way. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky, Volume 57 - Page 787 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes September 12, 2006 Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Nichols Noes: Council Member Daigle 22. CITYWIDE WAYFINDING & DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE PROGRAM. [100- 20061 Council Member Ridgeway acknowledged the history involved in the development of the signage program and complimented the program under consideration at the current meeting. .Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to approve final design and direct staff to begin implementation /construction of Citywide Wayfinding & Direction Signage Program. o Gary Sherwin, President of the Conference & Visitors Bureau, stated that it's a remarkable time for Newport Beach, in terms of tourism and the newly renovated hotels in the area. He stated that the signage program will be a part of the quality that Newport Beach offers as a destination. Council Member Selich asked for the rationale for the signs on Jamboree Road near Bayview Way and on MacArthur Boulevard at Bison Avenue. It was explained that they have been placed at the best locations possible to serve as gateway signs. Council Member Nichols expressed his opinion that the signs are too big. He specifically noted the impact the sign across from Sherman Gardens. will have. In response to Mayor Webb's question, Community & Economic Development Program Manager Berger stated that complaints were received about one of the signs, and explained that it was a sign on Marguerite Avenue and the complaints were from residents regarding the reflections on the back of the sign. He stated that the matter has been addressed, and that complaints were not received about any of the signs on the arterial streets. Mayor Webb confirmed that residents will be given the opportunity to object to the placement of new signs in the future. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky, Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle Noes: Council Member Nichols P. CURRENT BUSINESS 23. ADOPTION OF NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT POLICY. [100- 20061 City Manager Bludau stated that the matter was reviewed by the City Council at the Study Session held on August 22, 2006. Motion by Council Member Rid ew v to adopt City Council Policy L -26, Neighborhood Traffic Management Policy. Council Member Nichols stated that some of the calming measures will redirect traffic and cause problems in other areas. Mayor Webb stated that the proposed program allows for that consideration to be made. Volume 57 - Page 788 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes September 12, 2006 The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky, Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle Abstain: Council Member Nichols 24. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE REGARDING ISSUES WITHIN OR ADJACENT TO THE CITY'S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE QSPHERES ISSUES') (C- 3885). [381100 -20061 Motion by Council Member Dai" to continue the item to a City Council meeting to be held on September 19, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky, Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols Q. MOTION FOR RECONSIDER TION - None R. ADJOURNMENT - at 8:55 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on September 19, 2006, and in memory of those that lost their lives on September 11, 2001, particularly safety personnel. The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on September 6, 2006, at 4:05 p.m on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. City Clerk Recording Secretary Mayor Volume 57 - Page 789