HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - 10-27-2009 - MinutesAgenda Item No. 1
November 10, 2009
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes
City Council Study Session
October 27, 2009 — 4:00 p.m.
I. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Henn, Mayor Pro Tem Daigle, May elich, il Member Gardner
Excused: Council Member Rosansky, Council Member Web
Council Member Rosansky arrived at 4:12 p.m d
II. CURRENT BUSINESS
1. CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS ON T11 NT CALENDAR.
In response to Council Member Henn's quest egarding Item 6 (McFadden Square
Phase II), Public Works Director Badum indicated City Manager Kiff, Administrative
Assistant Oborny, and he will o going program r risibility, Public Works will look
into the best contracting "
g metho 31L he engravin d the public will continue to
be informed about the project an ho to co ' ues ons.
Mayor Selich indicated that he w' .be re ating that a membership of the Task Force
on Cycling Safety (Item 7) be furth a nded to include an additional Council Member,
and that be plans point Council ber Daigle to the Task Force.
2. CIVIC CENT - UP ATE.
Mayor Se %ooUJ?FQl§ffiftQR,9 li ted the timelines the Civic Center project and pointed out the
importanc,_ ,' r y as i t relates to the scope and phasing of the
project.
aJandth f r ted that William Hahn and Robe rt Shafer of CW Driver are in
ttendanexp in construction management, including estimating costs. He
utilized int pre tation to highlight the site plan, City office building, parking
structureee park areas, the library expansion and connection, the pedestrian
bridges, dog park. He discussed possible surfaces for the dog park and other
Found suryt He reviewed the spreadsheet and how contingency amounts change
Cling oextent of the project. He stated that the annual impact will be discussed
at next ting but, for today, Council will need to provide direction relative to
poten sa value engineering savings, changing the scope, and phasing the project.
In response to Council questions, Public Works Director Badum indicated that closing the
Corona del Mar Plaza entrance is not part of this project. He also indicated that they are
conducting research relative to how much green signal time will be added due to closing
part of the crosswalk near the San Miguel pedestrian bridge.. City Manager Kiff reported
that the Central Library has about 50 employees; however, 100 spaces will be reserved for
library use in the parking structure. Regarding the library expansion, he noted that the
idea came from the Board of Library Trustees and also arose due to the need for more
space at the library. Mayor Selich noted that doing the expansion in conjunction with the
Volume 59 - Page 292
City of Newport Beach
City Council Study Session
October 27, 2009
City Hall construction would be more cost effective.
Robert Shafer, CW Driver, noted that many of the costs listed in
assumptions, and that some of the contingencies can be controlled.
the biggest cost surprises occur during excavation and that the
construction moves forward. He also reported on areas that CW Dri
the City money, such as reducing the amount of concrete and ste '
structure, and relative to dirt removal. He also explained how the c
is installed and the maintenance involved with the system.
With the concurrence of Council, Council Member Rosansk
the central park in conjunction with City Hall, and n ai
phased in. Mayor Pro Tem Curry added that the pr ' t also
and needs to mitigate lighting impacts. a
Discussion arose relative to financing $140 mild'
City Manager Kiff indicated that there wile
could go out to bid. However, he stated tk by
design contingency will be minimal. M P
money will come from debt proceeds and th
Participation (COP) issue done in parallel wit
there are opportunities to phase portions of the
bidding environment due to lownterest rates.
Council should be provided withG&&4UQn
f
Following discussion, it
relocating the Emergency
the spreadsheet are
He pointed out that
risk diminishes as
ver was able to save
'used in the parking
tovoltaic roof system
ed the need to build
portion of the park
violate view planes
n ifAhe project might 80 million.
o gencies factored in the project
time the project is actually bid, the
Tem Curry indicated that not all the
City will work to get the Certificates of
ie construction process. He noted that
p ' ct and that it is currently a good
Co 1 Member Daigle indicated that
for any hig ftptingency needs.
was the nsensus to determine the feasibility of
options to combine the Council
architects to create drawings o
eliminate it si
certification
"Silver" LE at,
which feat to
or subsidies
phase and bid so�
the avdffiftiate i
'the wetlands
prior to Mal
necessarily
building envi
was the
itio Cente OC) to a basement of City Hall; look at
C mb and the community room by directing the
the one; possibly re- design the sail feature but not
des selected by the committee; investigate LEED
mities'.,without sacrificing long -term savings but retain
Possibly bid the ED features separate so the City can determine
dement; look into eiving grants, public funding, financial support,
explore reducing park improvements; possibly
to the north par dog park parcel and pedestrian bridge; determine
t for the library expansion and connection; minimize the use of
i explore value engineering savings; and simplify the bridges in
:o lso requested to see how the community room would be used
dec' ns. Mr. Shafer noted that phasing the project does not
cost savings in the long run and concurred that this is the best
for large projects in terms of cost, the economy, and interest rates.
Vandersloo stated that he has retained a landscape firm and would like to make a
pre tion the Building Committee relative to making the landscape plan more
co nsis wi the General Plan by retaining more of the native habitat in the central
park. H d that this would create a coat savings since lesa grading will be needed. He
agreed wi simplifying the bridges and encouraged the City to uae a photovoltaigsystem.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Mosher provided a handout relative to unnecessary cell sites in residential areas, particularly
on Private Road. He discussed his concerns and requested Council assistance.
Council Member Gardner indicated that Mr. Mosher brought this to the Media and
Communications Committee's attention and that the committee will be looking at procedure
Volume 59 - Page 293
City of Newport Beach
City Council Study Session
October 27, 2009
changes relative to the placement of cell phone transmission facilities. She requested that staff
come back with suggestions to help the Private Road residents with the impacts. Council Member
Daigle stated that a T -Mobile government affairs executive indicated that he would work with the
residents to try to make adjustments to address their concerns-
IV. ADJOURNAKENT - 5:46 p.m
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on October 21, 20 , at 3:05 p.m on the
City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newpor each Administration
Building.
Volume 69 - Page 294
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
October 27, 2009 — 7:00
I.
H.
STUDY SESSION - 4:00 p.m
CLOSED SESSION - 5:46 p.m
1.
§54956.9(a)). matters:
A. IBC Litigation Al
against the City of
1. Newport Bean
County Superior
2.
81
all
n v. City of Irvine (1
Case No. 07CCO1264
of the IBC Litigation
Street), Orange
ITusl' u. City of Irvine {2851 Alton), Orange
Court No. 070001265
v. Cj'jy of Irvine (HCG), Orange County
u. City of Irvine (Accessory Retail
Orange County Superior Court Case No.
Five matters all arising out of the Group Homes
the City, as follows:
!rued Citizen's u. City of Newport Beach, U.S. District
Case No. SACV 08- 00192 -JVS (RNBx)
Sober Living By The Sea v. City of Newport Beach, U.S. District
Court Case No. SACV 08 -00200 JVS (RNBx)
City of Newport Beach u. Morningside Recovery, Orange County
Superior Court Case No.07CC11694
Pacific Shores v. Newport Beach, U.S. District Court Case No.
SACV 08 -00457 AG (PLAx)
5. Newport Coast Recovery v. City of Newport Beach, U.S. District
Court Case No. SACV 09 -0701 DOC (ANx)
C. Group' Homes Matters:. Six matters all arising out of the Group Homes
investigation brought against-the City, as follows:
Volume 69 - Page 295
City of Newport Beach
City Council Minutes
October 27, 2009
III.
W
V.
1. Pacific Shores u. Newport Beach, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban
Development Investigation No. 09.08. 0592.8
2. Newport Coast Recovery u. City of Newport Beach, U.S. Dept. of
Housing & Urban Development Investigation No. 09- 09- 0713 -8
8. Paul Murdoch u. City of Newport Beach, U.S. Dept. of Housing
& Urban Development Investigation No. 09 -09- 0831 -8
4. The Kramer Center u. City of ewport Beach, U.S. Dept. of
Housing & Urban Development esiigation No. 09 -09- 0833 -8
5. Oxford House u. City of art Beach, U.S. Dept. of Housing &
Urban Development Inv iga No. 09- 09- 0830 -8
6. Yellowstone v. Ci of Newport ch, U.S. Dept. of Housing &
Urban Developm Investigation No -09- 0834 -8
D. McCollum u. New t Bea , Orange County Su "or Court Case No. 30-
2009- 00309287.
2. Conference with Labor Neeoti ors (Government Code 654957.6):
Agency Designat
Cassidy, Human Re
Employee Organiza
Police Management Ass
3. Co ` ren with Real
erty: 8 E. Balboa
A rA
_ City for
Avery of Avery & Associates and Terri
- Lif uard Management Association,
rEmulovees Association
Consideration of acquisition of property
Present: GVncil Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Curry, Mayor
Selich, Council Member Gardner, Council Member Daigle
Excused: Council Member Webb
Vl. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Hunt reported that Council authorized outside counsel to defend litigation
regarding McCollum u: Newport Beach.
VII. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Mayor Pro Tem Curry
Volume 59 - Page 296
City of Newport Beach
City Council Minutes
October 27, 2009
VIII. INNYQCATION -Mr. Frank Carpenter
1X PRESE._.,, ATION
Presentation from Goodwill Industries of Orange County for E -Waste Partnership
- Goodwill Community Development Manager Doug Woolie presented Mayor Selich with a
certificate of appreciation.
X. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
XI. CITYCOUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTEAR ICH COUNCIL MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED .ON,A FUTURE AGENDA DISCUS
I ON, ACTION OR
REPORT (NON- DISCUSSION ITEM)
Council Member Daigle noted the success of P is Safe ay and complimented the Public
Safety Departments for a job well ne, discusse a ecological goals of the
Southern California Water Committee, d that communit ember Monica Florian was
honored at that meeting, and discu the eed for a Sacr nto -San Joaquin Delta
solution.
Council Member Rosansky noted that arrett- Jackson Auction Co pany will be coming
to the Orange County Fairgrounds from a 25 -27, many hotels will be needed for this
event, and this is an opport 'ty to work wit . e City of Costa Mesa.
Mayor Pro Tem Curry con at- the Res ant Association for another successful
Restaurant Week.
XII. CONSE C NDAR
A IN , F 1IZINUT INAN ES AND RESOLUTIONS
UTES OF E REGULAR MEETING AND ADJOURNED
R. AR MEETI G OF OCTOBER 13, 2009. Waive reading of subject
as Men and order filed.
2. R ING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. Waive reading in
full o ordinances and resolutions under consideration, and direct City
lerk to d by title only.
AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.04.030,
UBSECTION 307.4.2.1 (FIRE RING POLICY UPDATE). [100 -20091
Adopt Ordinance No. 2009 -23 amending Municipal Code Section 9.04.030,
Subsection 307.4.21, to clarify the public use of fire rings at any beach,
park, or other public place.
C. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
4. AVOCADO AVENUE AND WESTCLIFF DRIVE MEDIAN
IMPROVEMENTS - AWARD OF CONTRACT (C- 3967). [381100- 2009[
a) Approve the project drawings; b) award contract (C -3967) to Tal Cal
Engineering, Inc. for the total bid price of $197,565.60 and authorize the
Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract; and c) establish an
Volume 59 - Page 297
City of Newport Beach
City Council Minutes
October 27 , 2009
amount of $20,000 to cover the cost of unforeseen work.
City Manager Kiff noted that bids for the project came in 24% lower than
engineer estimates.
S. RHINE WHARF REPAIRS & PUBLIC DOCK - AWARD OF
CONTRACT (C- 3821). [381100 -20091 a) Approve the project drawings and
specifications; b) award contract (C -3821) to Associated Pacific Constructors,
Inc. for the total bid price of $430,539.84 including the base bid price of
$374,539.84, and an additive bid item 1 of 6,000, and authorize the Mayor
and the City Clerk to execute the cunt t; and c) establish an amount of
$64,580.00 (15 %) to cover the cost of oreseen work.
City Manager Kiff noted that b' for project came in 25% lower than
engineer estimates.
6. MCFADDEN SQUARE E II - AWAR F CONTRACT (C- 4365).
[381100 -20091 a) Appr_ the ject drawings a ec� cations; b) declare
the apparent low b' ubmi by C.A. Odell Con r as nonresponsive;
c) declare the 2nd" 'submitted by EBS Con te, Inc. as the low
responsive bid; d) awar -4365) to EBS Concrete, Inc. for the total bid
price of $32,150.00 and au orize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute
the contra , d e) establish amount of $5,850.00 to cover the oust of
unforeseen
City Manager iff note bids he project came in 20% lower than
engineer estima s.
In
except for the items removed (7 and 8).
by the following roll call vote:
jTg Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Curry,
Selich, Cou Member Gardner, Council Member Daigle
Member Webb
Rt it THE CONSENT CALENDAR
'ITS TO THE TASK FORCE ON CYCLING SAFETY. [100-20091
ch recommended appointing Council Member Daigle to the Task Force, in
the candidates listed in the staff report.
Morn by Mayor Fro Tem Curry, seconded by Council Member Gardner to
a) adopt amended Resolution No. 2009 -74, amending Resolution No. 2009 -67
regarding the membership of the Task Force on Cycling Safety; and b) confirm the
Mayor's appointments to the Task Force on Cycling Safety - Council Member Daigle;
Daniel Murphy (Balboa Peninsula or West Newport Beach Area); Francis (Frank)
Peters (Corona del Mar Area); Jim Sweet (Newport Coast Area); and Sean Matsler,
Tony Peteos, and John Tzinberg (At4arge Residents).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Curry,
Volume 59 -Page 298
City of Newport Beach
City Council Minutes
October 27, 2009
F4—W
XVIII.
Mayor Selich, Council Member Gardner, Council Member Daigle
Absent: Council Member Webb
8. REVISION TO COUNCIL POLICY A -6 (OPEN MEETING POLICIES) AS IT
PERTAINS TO THE ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR COUNCIL
MEETINGS. 1100 -20091
In response to Council Member Gardner's question, City Manager Kiff explained
that the Planning Commission Report will be plat d on the consent calendar and
can be pulled in the event an oral report is needed;X,
osansk to approve the revisions to Con olicy A -6.
The motion carried by the following ro ll vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, ncil Member Ros y, Mayor Pro Tem Curry,
Mayor Selich, Council mber .ardner, Counci mber Daigle
Absent: Council Member W I A
As a member of the Citi , n's Aviation Njumittee, Council Member Daigle reported on
RNAV Procedures, that th will be at thenext Citizen's Aviation Committee meeting on
December 7, and that the Ci w roviding aat Sof all the different flight patterns for
concerned residents.
Council Member Gardner repor d on asta ater Quality Committee findings and
the impoapart weepi n ucing bacteria m the water supply.
Council eported new Harbor Cruising Guide produced by the Harbor
Resource nd the H or Commission, and discussed presentations by the
Orange Service Cen r and the One Stop Center.
11. PLANN IG COA*ISSION AGENDA FOR OCTOBER 22,2009.[100-20091
Plannui Manager Alford reported on the following Planning Commission items:
North wport Center Planned Community Amendment (PA2009 -111) - Newport
nter rive; ONG Parking Waiver (2009 -059) - 333 Old Newport Boulevard; and
o al Residence (PA2007 -133) - 2333 Pacific Drive.
12. WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE. [100 -20091
Utilities Director Murdoch reported on changes to the amended ordinance in regards
to water leaks, zoning irrigation, the appeal process, construction sites, and smart -
controllers.
Council Member Gardner requested and received clarification from Utilities Director
Murdoch on the wording in Section 14.16.040 H and on approval systems in Section
Volume 59 - Page 299
City of Newport Beach
City Council Minutes
October 27 , 2009
M1
13.
S14.
9.
M.
Motion by Council Member Gardner,, seconded -by Council Member Daiglg
to a) introduce Ordinance No. 2009 -24 amending Chapter 14.16 of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code; and b) set a public hearing relative to the Ordinance for
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at which time additional public testimony will be
taken and the Ordinance will be heard for a second time.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Membe &aansky, Mayor Pro Tem Curry,
Mayor Selich, Council Member Gard n ,Council Member Daigle
Absent: Council Member Webb
COUNCIL PRIORITIES STATUS R ORT. 20091
City Manager Kiff provided a 1f report to disc the following six Council
priorities: adverse impacts of J Wa 'e Airport (JWA , rformance improvement
and benchmarking, FY09 -1 edge he Facilities Repla ent Plan, the Group
Homes Ordinance, and the a , in Lower Buck Gully.
Assistant City Manager Wood orted on the Zoning Code update which is
tentatively schedul or February 2 and the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
Council Member
the performance
CODE
her Citizen's Survey to assist with
process.
PROJECTS IN RESIDENTIAL
Manager W* clarified a change in the code amendment language.
the magnitude of the project being built next door
MoPouncA Pr Tem Curry- seconded b Council Member Rosansk to
conthe November 10, 2009 meeting.
The y the following roll call vote:
Ayembe r Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Curry,
h, Council Member Gardner, Council Member Daigle
'Wbsber Webb
APPEAL OF HEARING OFFICER'S DENIAL OF USE PERMIT AND
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - 1216 WEST BALBOA BOULEVARD
(NEWPORT COAST RECOVERY, LP) (PA200 8-104). [68/100 - 20091
Mayor Selich stated that the appellant withdrew the appeal, so . no action is
necessary.
City Attorney Hunt verified that the appeal was canceled and noted that Code
Enforcement reported that the facility has been relocated to Costa Mesa. In
Volume 59 - Page 300
City of Newport Beach
City Council Minutes
October 27, 2009
response to Council Member Henn's questions, he clarified that any rehabilitation
center wanting to move to 1216 West Balboa would have to apply for a use permit or
reasonable accommodation and that our Group Homes Ordinance prohibits location
of new group homes in R -1 and R -2 Districts.
lo. APPEAL OF HEARING OFFICER'S DENIAL OF REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION - d92 AND d92'% ORANGE AVENUE, 3309 CLAY
STREET (PACIFIC SHORES PROPERTIES, LLC). [681100 -2009)
City Attorney Hunt framed the issues for Coun,
original application and advised Council on th
report. He also discussed the fire code and no co
to grant the reasonable accommodation�werl`oin
Associate Planner Brown utilized
locations, Pacific Shores Properti request for
required to grant a reaso Is accommod
determinations, and the am�e d re t for reap
submitted on October 23. a
Deputy City Attorney
accommodations, the five
recommendations, itic
verifiable evidence s
Chris Brancort, repre nt
discuss facility locatio §,
policy, nal surveys
in r r to funding
bo ekeepi unit, Calif
!ling s tistics, Comm
re po _„ He ther noted t
(CDGB)
Mayor
City
`in regards to changes to the
options as outlined in the staff
editions that would allow Council
ntation to discuss facility
accommodations, findings
the Hearing Officer's
accommodation that was
discussed substantial evidence, reasonable
application requests made by the appellant,
,exit door size and occupancy, and lack of
ing Shores" perties, utilized a presentation to
"sober ent requirements, their good neighbor
dru se and h, government funding, past City goals
bstance abuse treatment, the need for a single
a landlord tenant law conflicts, enforcement issues,
ty complaints, and observations relative to the staff
ha his is an administrative proceeding and requested the
to treated as a single housekeeping unit. In response
I ied funding for housing elements and the 12 -12 -6
pr Wood discussed the Community Development Block Grant
the consolidated plan.
opened the public hearing.
erman discussed citizen complaints and the over - concentration of group
the Peninsula. She supported denying the request.
Koller expressed her reasons for supporting the denial of the request.
James Wilcox discussed his experience living at Pacific Shores and expressed
his support for the facility.
Lori Morris agreed that there is an over - concentration of group homes in the area
and expressed support for denying the request.
Larry Mather discussed evidence from neighbors and expressed support
Volume 59 - Page 301
City of Newport Beach
City Council Minutes
October 27, 2009
for upholding the denial.
David Obbage, Casa San Miguel and Casa Santa Rosa HOA Representative,
discussed his opposition for the over - concentration of group homes in the area and
expressed the opinion that Pacific Shores represents a pursuit of profit at the
expense of the neighborhood.
Laura Curran noted that financial viability has not been demonstrated.
Kit Bobko, outside counsel, discussed statistics on -censed and unlicensed facilities
in the County versus the City, the definitio of an appellant body, resident
testimony about facilities, direct substantial vidence, the housing element, and
reasonable accommodations.
Hearing no further testimony, Ma Selic osed the public hearing.
In response to Council Member enn's request clarification, City Attorney
Hunt clarified that, based up the endment to application, Council can
consider and conditionally ant a sonable accomm n for 12 residents in
each Orange Avenue ad a six residents at the ay Street address,
conditioned upon sufficient e ce of financial viability prove ed by Pacific Shores
Properties, LLC within ten days a Council's decision. The financial information
will be forwarded he City's Admi ' rative Services Department for analysis and
the matter will b by the Hea Officer to determine whether financial
viability exists. He so d that the her of occupants entitled to live on the
premises is based o the a and ., t this will need to be identified,
recommended against .aiving a de r uirements, and noted that Council's
action a appeal is al an of subi negotiation.
D ty Ci Attorney lcott requested and received clarification from Council
five to pholding the 'al of the first four reasonable accommodation requests.
Mot cil Mern Henn econded by Mayor Pro Tem Curry to
:y side d co nt a reasonable accommodation for 12.residents in
e ' Or Avenue a sa and six residents at the Clay Street address,
con ned n sufficient evidence of financial viability provided by Pacific Shores
Prope s, L within ten days of the Council's decision to the City's
Admini ative .ces Department for analysis and determination by the Hearing
Officer ` whether financial viability exists, determine the appropriate number of
oecupan entitled to live on the premises based on the fire code, and not waive any
fire cod equirements.
ion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Curry,
Mayor Selich, Council Member Gardner, Council Member Daigle
Absent: Council Member Webb
City Attorney Hunt indicated that a resolution will be brought back at the next
meeting to set forth the conditions.
jCM MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION -None
Volume 59 - Page 302
i
City of Newport Beach
City Council Minutes
October 27 , 2009
XX. ADJOURNMENT. 9:09 p.m.
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on October 21, 2009 at 3:05 p.m
and the Supplemental Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on October 23,
2009 at 3:45 p.m. on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of
Newport Beach Administration Building.
Volume 59 - Page 303
Agenda Item No. 1
November 10, 2009
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes
City Council Study Session
October 27, 2009 — 4:00 p.m.
I. ROLL CALL
[I.
Present: Council Member Henn, Mayor Pro Tem Daigle, Mayor Selich, Co lamer Gardner
Excused: Council Member Rosansky, Council Member Webb
Council Member Rosansky arrived at 4:12 p.m.
1. CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS ON THE
In response to Council Member I
Phase II), City Manager KlfLji
have overall grogram respoi
reporting to the City. Manager
Mayor Selich indicated the
on Cycling Safety (Item 7)
and that he plans to appoil
2. CIVIC CENTER
Item 6 (McFadden Square
e Assistans. Oborny Will,
Works Director
4
eating that the membership of the Task Force
added to include an additional Council Member,
ber Daigle to the Task Force.
Mayor Selich filu a timeline for the Civic Center project and pointed out the
importance o n particularly as it relates to the scope and phasing of the
project.
City reported that William Hahn and Robert Shafer of CW Driver are in
atte a experts in construction management, including estimating costs. He
ido oint presentation to highlight the site plan, City office building, parking
he three park areas, the library expansion and connection, the pedestrian
and the dog park. He discussed possible surfaces for the dog park and other
surfaces. He reviewed the spreadsheet and how contingency amounts change
depending on the extent of the project. He stated that the annual impact will be discussed
at the next meeting but, for today, Council will need to provide direction relative to
potential savings, value engineering savings, changing the scope, and phasing the project.
In response to Council questions, Public Works Director Badum indicated that closing the
Corona del Mar Plaza entrance is not part of this project. He also indicated that they are
conducting research relative to how much green signal time will be added due to closing
part of the crosswalk near the San Miguel pedestrian bridge. City Manager Kiff reported
that the Central Library has about 50 employees; however, 100 spaces will be reserved for
library use in the parking structure. Regarding the library expansion, he noted that the
idea came from the Board of Library Trustees and also arose due to the need for more
space at the library. Mayor Selich noted that doing the expansion in conjunction with the
Volume 59 - Page 292
City of Newport Beach
City Council Minutes
October 27, 2009
8. REVISION TO COUNCIL POLICY A-6 (OPEN MEETING POLICIES) AS IT
PERTAINS TO THE ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR COUNCIL
MEETINGS. 1100 -80091
In response to Council Member Gardner's question, City Manager Kiff explained
that the Planning Commission Report will be placed on the consent calendar and
can be pulled in the event an oral report is needed.
M2ti911 4X Council Member Gardner, seconded.- by CounaH Member
Ro—sansky to approve the revisions to Council Policy A•6.
The motion carried b the
y following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Md�.P m Curry,
Mayor Selich, Council Member Gardner, Council Member L14ipl
Absent: Council Member Webb
XIV• ORAL REPORTS FROp_CLTY_Wlj_NCIL_ON_00_. .-
As a member of the Citizen's Aviation Committeti.`:Oouncil 'Member Daigle reported on
RNAV Procedures, that the FAA will be at the next Citiz".'s Aviation Committee meeting on
December 7, and that the City will be providing a chart ot44he different flight patterns for
concerned residents.
Council Member Gardner reported on Coss ater Quality Committee findings and
the importance of street sweeping in reducing in the water supply.
Council Member Henn repo iia.F" ms conaideA at the most recent Economic Development
Committee Meeting, includnew Harbor Cruising Guide produced by the Harbor
Resources Department and Commission, and-discussed presentations by the
Orange County Business Se and the One Stop Center.
Xv. PUBLIC .�4a 5 MO
XVII. 1?j,AlfiVIN AGENDA AND ORAL STATUS REPORT
11. PLAN1jj KIMISSION AGENDA FOR OCTOBER 22,2009.1100-20091
Pl agar Alford reported on the following Planning Commission items:
e Center Planned Community Amendment (PA2009 -111) •Newport
rive; ONG Parking Waiver (2009.059) - 339 Old Newport Boulevard; and
nigal Residence (PA2007 -133)_2 3 33 Pacific Drive.
XVIII. BUSINESS
WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE. 1100 -20091
Utilities Director Murdoch reported on changes to the amended ordinance in regards
to water leaks, zoning irrigation, the appeal process, construction sites, and smart-
controllers.
Council Member Gardner requested and received clarification from Utilities Director
Murdoch on the wording in Section 14.16.040 H and on approval systems in Section
Volume 59 - Page 299