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Home My WebLink About01 - 2-23-10 Minutesr Agenda Item No. 1 Ma-;ch 9., 2010 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Minutes City Council Study Session February 23, 2010 — 4:00 p.m. I. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Webb, Council Member Gardner Absent: Council Member Rosansky, Council Mayor Curry, Council Member II. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS ON'1 E CONSENT Council Member Daigle arnyes at 4:02 p.m In response to M or Pro Tern H 's question regarding Item 4 (Bonita Canyon Bond Funds), Re n and Senio ervices Director Detweiler clarified that Bonita Creek Park, o to Canyon, uld be the first park to receive artificial turf. Mayor Pro Tern enn a tall to ine whether artificial turf is needed at this time to allow the City to s und' In re»" to Council e r Daigle's questions regarding Item 4, City Attorney H. t note that the rep was pulled because the City Attorney's Office has not viewed and that he ill be available to answer questions at the March 9 in ng. uncil Member Webb recommended that staff confirm the school distil` ' ns for th ite. City Manager Kiff noted that the school district de ' ated parking improvements at Corona del Mar High j Mem Rosansky arrived at 4:04 p.m Item S (Excess General Liability), Mayor Pro Tem Henn commented oker relationship has not been reviewed for a while and suggested that all services be reviewed more regularly as a good business practice. Risk Farley noted that the price decreased by $19,507 and that quotes have ed for two years on the Master Property coverage and three years on the ft Policy coverage. 2. CITY MANAGER RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER CREW. [100 -2010) City Manager Kiff acknowledged the City staff members involved with the remodel and renovation of the Community Youth Center (CYC). He noted the compliments the facility has received from the community and that revenue has gone up $20,000 per quarter since the reopening. Council Member Gardner noted how quickly staff resolved a landscaping issue and Volume 59 - Page 400 J City of Newport Beach City Council Study Session February 23, 2010 commented on the new amenities at the CYC. Council Member Webb commented that the CYC is a great asset to the community. 3. BUDGET BRIEFING. [I00 -20I01 Administrative Services Director McCraner utilized a PowerPoint presentation to discuss the current deficit, projected deficits and budget projections before corrective actions, total revenues vs. total expenditures, 25 year assessment of property value, property and sales tax, transient occupancy tax, expenditure forecast assumptions, retirement contributions, and corrective actions n response to Council questions, she stated that a 6% assumed percent change i- "`sales tax for 2010 -11 is conservative compared to State estimates of 8 %. She "o discussed the relationship between Proposition 13 and a negative Consume . 'riaeIndex (CPI) and the properties this will apply to. She futher highligh the del4t .uency rate, the reason for the estimated property tax rates, the Git s monitoring A property assessment requests, investment activity in relation retirement contr lions, CalPERS, the City's Fiscal Sustainability Plan, an�City cell phone policy: Mayor Pro Tern Henn disc` t t the 1990s and how it compares he a City Manager Kif oted that they referring to tax re nd that the in property tax. .end of the negative assued valuations during current situation. assessed property value slide is actually i the graph shows the State's initial shift V se to the Stat ate of $15 /car on weekends. He discussed the allocation general funds, clarified the definition of a non - essential street light i t savings from turning them off, and noted that excess PERS ns we banked in the Facilities Financing Plan (FFP) Reserve which $25 m' on. ks Director Badum discussed a test where street lights would be turned rthur and San Joaquin. Council Member Webb expressed concern for street lights and noted potential safety issues. mber Gardner requested and received clarification regarding ambulance transportation and how it affects the current program. She also suggested providing opportunities for residents to volunteer or suggest cost saving ideas to the City. Mayor Curry commended staff for their ideas to cut the budget, discussed the difficult choices that will need to be made, and. noted that by the end of the year, Newport Beach will have a City government that is leaner, more efficient, and better managed. Mayor Pro Tem. Henn directed staff to look at all the alternatives for saving money Volume 59 - Page 401 City of Newport Beach City Council Study Session February 23, 2010 IV. and bring a proposal back to Council. He also noted that the problem today is not from a one -time event but is sourced fiom a repeating structural gap; therefore, a solution is needed that does not rely upon reserves. He also commended staff for their tremendous progress in a very short period of time to address the issues and noted his uneasiness about the amount of work remaining in order to reach a complete solution. 4. PERMANENT ELECTRONIC DISPLAY SIGN FOR CORONA DEL MAR. f100 -20101 Economic Development Coordinator Bowden reported that staff' determined that an electronic display sign would be the best alterna -�t+e for displaying events in Corona del Mar, discussed the feasibility for install = on, and stated that it would cost $30,000 to $35,000. In response to Counci estions, she discussed the amount of time spent looking at alternatives. Council Member Gardner took is felt that a higher sign standard about the financial aspect of iRA Council Member Selich take away from the investigated. Council Member Wet, needed more in otl expenditure this could VO ]her Daigle can I Play signs. 1 Pro `em Henn su silhAAhey feel a the with the appeafa�ce of the current banners and be developed' a also expressed concern electronic sign. Lion for an electronic gn because it would area and suggested that alternatives be Iourfdl Member Selich, believed that signs are and ft essed concern for the significant as to standards regarding which that resident associations consider funding the need for it. for the appropriateness of an electronic sign for J WNME -6:27 p.m. hee StudySession was posted on February 17, 2010, at 8:P6 p.m. on the ulletinBoard located outside of the City of I3ewport.Beach Adnuilding. -Recording Secretary ii CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Minutes Regular Meeting February 23, 2010 — 7:00 p.m. V Employee Organizations: Multiple Newport Beach associations- Lifeguard Management Association (LMA), Newport Beach Firefighters' Association (NBFA), Police Management Association (PMA), Police Employees' Association (PEA) and Fire Management Association (FMA) D. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code § 54957(b) (1)): The City Council will meet in closed session to consider the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of one public employee. 1. Title: City Attorney Volume 59 - Page 403 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes February 23, 2010 III. RECESS IV. &E— GO_NVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEET_ ING V. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tern Henn, Mayor Curry, Council Member Webb, Council Member Gardner, Council Member Daigle VI. CLOSED-SESSION-RE-PORT City Attorney Hunt reported that Council Member session during Mariner's Mile Gateway, LLC deliberal that Council voted 6 to 0 to authorize the City to egti VII. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council VIII. INVOCATION -Pastor Bradley Stier FWX K Kim PRESENTATIONS- None NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Council Member Daigle annc nothing was found that would Council Mayor Call Back Pl at C1 as the second, V` st b, one wealth clss in A. ich recused himself from closed due to a conflict of interest, and a settlement agreement. Church f Project is underway and that dock was inspected. teste t a staff report be presented to Council on the idea of into o rator or land use permits to provide more flexibility. Special ents Committee for putting together the first annual Wale r, noted that Relay for Life will be held May 15 and S nd commended City Manager Kiff for implementing the He also noted that the Travel Channel featured Newport Beach i California and that Newport Beach was ranked as the number 4ted States by Portfolio.com. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND STUDY SESSION OF FEBRUARY 9, 2010 AND SPECIAL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16, 2010. [100 -20101 Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written, and order filed. 2. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions under consideration, and direct City Clerk to read by title only. B. RES-MUTIONFORADOPTION Volume 59 - Page 404 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes February 23, 2010 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -18: BOND REIMBURSEMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR CIVIC CENTER EXPENDITURES. [100- 20101 Adopt Resolution No. 2010 -18 that would allow the City the option to reimburse itself for project costs incurred prior to possible future debt issuances for the Civic Center project. Sll. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING FROM ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. [100 -20101 Adopt Resolution No. 2010 -20 authorizing the submittal of Bristol Street North Lanc�ape Improvements project to be considered for Transportation Enhancement program funding from Orange County Transportation Authority Council Member Daigle no etthat st" will be applying for a federal stimulus TEA grant fund fr OCTA. C. CONTRACTS AND AGREEM TS 4. TRANSFER OFA, 'C BONITA CANYON, BOND FUNDS. Continued to the Marc 010 meeting. 5. CENTRAL,,WATERSH NAGEMENT AREA COOPERATIVE AGREEMF ' 4TH AME ENT. [381100 -20101 a) Adopt Resolution No. 2010 1 e�to 'a# tend the Coo ative Agreement for the Newport Bay Watershed ant{ thee%I Waters Management Area; and b) authorize the Mayor and " pity Clerkute t amendment. Q 7. #PPOINTMENT OF KATHY HARRISON TO ENVIRONMENTAL UALITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. [100 -20101 Confirm the Mayor's pointment of Kathy Harrison to the Environmental Quality Affairs ommittee (EQAC). ACCEPTANCE OF REIMBURSEMENT FROM FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FOR PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL COMPUTER FORENSICS LABORATORY. [100 -20101 Staff recommends that the Council allow the Police Department to accept funds from the FBI as repayment of funds expended by the Police Department for purchase of computer equipment used by the OCRCFL. S12. EXCESS GENERAL LIABILITY AND PROPERTY INSURANCE RENEWALS. 1100 -20101 Approve the renewal of the excess general Volume 59 - Page 405 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes February 23, 2010 liability and property insurance program coverage for amount not to exceed $1,262,867 in total premium (not including State taxes and fees) from the Insurance Reserve Funds. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Henn, seconded by Council Member Rosanskv to approve the Consent Calendar; and noting the continuance of Item 4. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky,f Mayor Pro Tem Henn, Mayor Curry, Council Member Webb, Council Member Gareofir, Council Member Daigle XIII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALEKbAR - None 05 XaV. ORAL REPORTS FROM MW rniiNr11. nV,, A aTTFF Ar : Mayor Pro Tem Henn reported that the, owl Champions Series (BCS) event was headquartered in Newport Beach and noted t at the mediae generated $800,000 of advertising value for the City. He al reporte that the Economi k - evelopment Committee (EDC) is working on getting the Bto re4tan to Newport Beach t s next event, and is also working to make Newport Beach signated City for the annul Rose Bowl. He also discussed geographic impacts for the reta environment over the holiday season and that the Environmental Quality Ad : scry Committee, EQAC) has decided to study the issue of an expanded smoking ban fur h,efore making a? commendation to Council. Council Member Daigle repdkted - 6*4,he Federa n Administration (FAA) will be making modifications for a DUVKE TW(i 1Z dure Na thanked the County for advocating for Newport Beach and attendiA the Av ti on ittee meetings. Council Me Itha dner noted he Cycling Task Force has been meeting every other week an Zed written rep a',t will be provided in March. VE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FRANCHISES AND HAUL -AWAY RUBBISH SERVICE CO., In re sp se to oil Member Rosansky's request, General Services Director Harmon oted that amending this process will be recommended to the Charter Update ommission and so the process will be included in the Municipal Code Ordinance No. 2010 -2 for Athens Services and Ordinance No. 2010 -3 for ry Rubbish Service Co, Inc. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Henn, Mayor Curry, Council Member Webb, Council Member Gardner, Council Member Daigle XVI. PUBLIC COMMENTS Volume 59 - Page 406 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Grace Tan, National Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Orange County Representative, and Irene Whinaped, Project Path Representative, utilized handouts to share prevention resources and promote upcoming events. }.'VII. CURRENT BUSINESS XVIII. 1► 10. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF CHARTER UPDATE COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO ADD THE REQUEST OF THE NEWPORT BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING NON- PROFIT FUNDING TO ITS WORK PROGRAM. [100 -20101 City Attorney Hunt provided the staff report. Reg ding the Chamber of Commerce, Council Member Webb expressed concern for,pl'oviding funding to an organization that potentially endorses Council candidaterii,Mayor Pro Tem Henn noted that the Charter Update Commission is sensitive,4o th4 issue and will address it if the recommendation is approved. In response to Council Member Hunt clarified the workflow ando Motion by Council Membt . authorize the Charter Update CS non -profit funding for potential Municipal Code Sec p, 3.24.010. The motion carried Ayes: Council Member NI Curry, C I r Daigle roll - None question, Mayor Curry and City Attorney tet of the Comm lion. seconded bv Mavor PPro Tem Henn to a to add to its Work Plan a consideration of Update and/or to address Newport Beach Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Henn, Council Member Gardner, Council at 7:80 p.m in Memory of Cara A. Lee The agenda. the gular Meeting was posted on February 17, 2010, at 3:bb p.m die C of Newport Beach Admittietration Buildittg. City Clerk Recording Secretary Mayor Volume 59 - Page 407