HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 - Formation of Ad Hoc Committee for Negotiating the Conexant Development AgreementCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 8
March 23, 2010
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Planning Department
Rosalinh Ung, Associate Planner
(949) 644 -3208
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SUBJECT: Formation of an Ad Hoc Committee for negotiating the Conexant
Development Agreement
ISSUE
Should the City Council form an ad hoc committee for the consideration of a development
agreement in conjunction with the Conexant Development Plan Application in the Airport
Area?
RECOMMENDATION
1. Adopt Resolution 2010 - forming the City Council Ad Hoc Development Agreement
Committee for the Conexant mix -use development; and
2. Confirm the Mayor's appointment of Council Members Ed Selich and Steven
Rosansky to the Committee.
DISCUSSION
Within the Airport Area, the General Plan Land Use Element policies allow residential and
mixed -use development, provided that such development contributes to the creation of viable
neighborhood clusters with appropriate infrastructure, pedestrian- oriented features and open
spaces, with a pattern of development that offers a strong sense of community and livability.
Specifically, the General Plan policies allow for a maximum of 2,200 units of housing within
the Airport Area. All but 550 of these units must replace existing development so that there is
no net increase in vehicular trips; these 550 "additive" units may be constructed on existing
surface parking lots or other areas not used as occupiable buildings on properties within the
Conceptual Development Plan Area bounded by MacArthur Boulevard, Jamboree Road and
Birch Street.
Consequently, Conexant, one of the principal property owners in the Conceptual
Development Plan Area, submitted an application for mixed -use development on their
properties.
Conexant Development
March 23, 2010
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Policy LU 6.15.12 requires the execution of development agreements for all projects that
include infill (additive) residential units. The development agreement is required to define the
improvements and public benefits to be provided by the developer in exchange for the City's
commitment for the number, density, and allocation of the housing units.
Staff is seeking guidance from the City Council on the terms and conditions of the agreement.
Staff, therefore, recommends a formation of a short-term ad hoc committee to ensure that
adequate public benefits from the proposed project will be provided. Concurrent with adoption
of the resolution forming the Ad Hoc Development Agreement Committee, the Mayor is to
appoint and City Council confirm Council Members Ed Selich and Steven Rosansky to serve
on the Committee.
Environmental Review
The formation of an ad hoc committee is not a project as defined by the California
Environmental Quality Act; therefore, no environmental review is required.
Public Notice
No public notice is required for this consideration; however, this item is on the City Council
Agenda, which is posted at City Hall, and is also available on the City's web site.
Prepared by:
,Ro alinh M. Ung, A s iate Planner
Submitted by:
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David Lepo, Planning Director
Attachment: CC1. Draft City Council Resolution 2010 -.
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Attachment No. CC 1
Draft Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO._
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO NEGOTIATE
THE CONEXANT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Conexant submitted an application for a mixed -use development on
its respective properties; and
WHEREAS, Policy LU 6.15.12 requires the execution of development
agreements for all projects that include infill (additive) residential units. The
Development Agreement shall define the improvements and public benefits to be
provided by the developer in exchange for the City's commitment for the number,
density, and allocation of the housing units.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach hereby
resolves as follows:
Section 1. Establishment
An Ad Hoc Committee is hereby established for the purpose of negotiating the
Conexant Development Agreement.
Section 2. Duties of the Committee
The Committee shall have the following duties:
A. Work with City staff and designated representatives of Conexant on possible
terms and conditions of the Development Agreement.
B. Recommend to the City Council action on potential terms and conditions of the
Development Agreement.
Section 3. Composition of the Committee
The Committee shall consist of City Council Members Ed Selich and Steven Rosansky
appointed by, and serving at the pleasure of, the Mayor.
Section 4. Duration of the Committee
The Committee shall expire at such time as the Committee completes its negotiations
with Conexant and its recommendations of potential course of action are transmitted to
the City Council for consideration.
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City Council Resolution No.
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ADOPTED THIS 23rd DAY OF MARCH 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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