HomeMy WebLinkAbout0 - Regular Meeting AgendaCITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 3300 NEWPORT BLVD.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Regular Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
EDWARD D. SELICH
Mayor
KEITH D. CURRY DON WEBB
Mayor Pro Tern Council Member
MICHAEL F. HENN
Council Member
STEVEN ROSANSKY
Council Member
LESLIE J. DAIGLE
Council Member
NANCY GARDNER
Council Member
DAVE KIFF - City Manager LEILANI BROWN - City Clerk
DAVID HUNT - City Attorney SHARON WOOD - Assistant City Manager
STEPHEN BADUM -Public Works Director
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NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD
November 10, 2009
I. STUDY SESSION - 3:30 p.m.
II. CLOSED SESSION - After Study Session - Council Chambers Conference Room
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code
4 54956.9(a)): Seven matters:
1. Status Report on Pending Litigation: We will report on a global basis on all
pending litigation involving the City. This is an informational item only. No action,
however, may be taken on any item unless it is specifically noticed below.
2. IBC Litigation Matters: Four matters, all arising out of the IBC Litigation
against the City of Irvine:
a. Newport Beach/Tustin v. City of Irvine (Martin Street), Orange
County Superior Court Case No. 07CCO1264
b. Newport Beach/Tustin v. City of Irvine (2851 Alton), Orange County
Superior Court Case No. 07CCO1265 _
C. Newport BeachlTustin v. City of Irvine (HCG), Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 30- 2008 - 0022885- CU- WM -CXC
d. Newport Beach/Tustin v. City of Irvine (Accessory Retail Business
Regulations), Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30 -2009- 00264696
3. Padgett v. City of Newport Beach, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-
2009. 00299129
4. Kim v. City of Newport Beach, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30 -2009-
00305296
III. RECESS
IV. RECONVENE AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
V. ROLL CALL
VI. CLOSED SESSION REPORT (if applicable)
VII. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Cub Scout Pack 325
VIII. INVOCATION - Father Ven Ilano, Catholic Priest of the Dais of Richmond, Virginia
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Testimony given before the City Council is recorded.
Yellow light indicates that the speaker has one minute for summation;
and the red light will signify when the speaker's time limit is up.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda
will be made available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk
located at 3300 Newport Boulevard during normal business hours.
In addition, such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website at www.newportbeachca.gov.
IX. PRESENTATIONS
Introduction of Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) CEO, Will Kempton
Employee Recognition by the City Manager
X. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
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of the card is not required in order to address the Council. Speakers must limit comments to five (5)
minutes on agenda items. The Council has the discretion to extend or shorten the time limit on
agenda or non - agenda items. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent
mode.
XI. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION. ACTION OR
REPORT (NON- DISCUSSION ITEM)
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR (1 - 12) are considered by the Council to be
routine and will all be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. The City Council Members
have received detailed staff reports on each of the items recommending an action. There will be no
separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Council votes on the motion unless members
of lite Council, staff or the public request specific items to be discussed and /or removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate action.
Members of the public who wish to discuss a Consent Calendar item should come forward to the
lectern upon invitation by the Mayor, and state their name and item number. If the optional sign -in
card has been completed, it should be placed in the box provided at the podium.
A. READING OF MINUTES /ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND ADJOURNED REGULAR
MEETING OF OCTOBER 27, 2009. 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. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
3. CHAPTER 14.17 (WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING) OF THE NEWPORT
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE. Introduce proposed Water Efficient Landscaping
Ordinance No. 2009 -_ and accompanying Design Standards, which will replace
Chapter 14.17 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, and pass to second reading on
November 24, 2009.
C. RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION
4. RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL FROM CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
EMPLOYMENT RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION EXTENDING THE EMPLOYMENT OF INTERIM
POLICE CHIEF. a) Adopt Resolution No. 2009 -_ requesting the employment
extension per Government Code Section 21221(h) for Interim Police Chief Robert
Luman to expire non later than June 30, 2010; and b) authorize the City Manager
to renew the employment agreement between the City of Newport Beach and
Robert Luman complying with Government Code Section 21221(h).
D. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
5. JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT - ANNUAL AWARD. Approve Agreement to
transfer funds for Fiscal Year 2009, Justice Assistance Grant annual award, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
6. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
ANCHOR QEA FOR ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL TASKS
ASSOCIATED WITH DREDGING AND DISPOSAL FOR A LOWER BAY
DREDGING PROJECT IN NEWPORT HARBOR. a) Approve Amendment
No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Anchor QEA, L.P. to prepare
an MND and EIR for two options for the contaminated disposal component of a
Lower Bay dredging project; and b) approve a budget amendment (10BA -019)
taking $40,000 in unappropriated Tidelands Fund Balance and assigning these
funds to Capital Improvement Project #7231- C4402001 (Newport Harbor Dredging
Project).
7. PLAYGROUND RESILIENT SURFACE RENOVATION - AWARD OF
CONTRACT (C4228). a) Approve the project plans and specifications; b) award
the contract (C -4228) to R.E. Shultz Construction for the total bid price of $64,135,
and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract; and c)
establish a contingency amount of $17,365 (27 %) to cover the cost of unforeseen
work.
8. CORONA DEL MAR STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT - PHASE 2 -
AWARD OF CONTRACT (C- 4140). a) Approve the project plans and
specifications; b) award the contract (C -4140) to Imperial Paving Company, Inc. for
the total bid price of $964,055.00, and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute the contract; c) establish a construction contingency amount of $97,000
(approximately 10 %) to cover the cost of unforeseen work; and d) approve a budget
amendment (10BA -018) appropriating $1,252,014 from the unappropriated
Proposition 1B fund balance to Account 7185- C2002037 (Local Streets and Roads
Program).
9. 2008 -2009 SIDEWALK, CURB & GUTTER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
(C -4072) - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. a) Accept the completed work and
authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion; b) 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
c) release the Faithful Performance Bond one year after Council acceptance.
E. MISCELLANEOUS
10. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2009. Receive and
file written report.
11. HUMAN SERVICES GRANTS FOR 2009 -2010. Authorize the allocation of
$25,000 in Human Services Grants as outlined in the staff report.
ACTION: MOVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR,
EXCEPT FOR THOSE ITEMS REMOVED.
XIII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
XIV. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
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XVI.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments are invited on non- agenda
matter jurisdiction of the Council. Speakers
speaking, please state your name for the record.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
items generally considered to be within the subject
must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before
12. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE BENEFIT
ASSESSMENT LEVY OF THE NEWPORT BEACH RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (NBRA BID).
Action: a) Conduct public hearing; and b) introduce Ordinance No. 2009 -_ setting
the new benefit assessment to be levied, and pass to second reading on
November 24, 2009.
13. CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS IN RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS CODE AMENDMENT.
Action: a) Conduct public hearing; b) introduce Ordinance No. 2009 -_ approving
the Code Amendment, and pass to second reading on November 24, 2009.
14. WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE.
Action: a) Conduct public hearing; and b) adopt Ordinance No. 2009.24 amending
Chapter 14.16 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
16. WATER UTILITY RATE INCREASE.
Action: a) Conduct public hearing to accept comments on the proposed water rate
increase and at the conclusion of the hearing close the 45 -day
Proposition 218 written protest period; b) direct staff to prepare a report for
November 24, 2009 to announce the results of the Proposition 218
procedure as tabulated by the City Clerk; and c) introduce Ordinance
No. 2009 -_ on November 24, 2009 amending Chapter 14.12, Water Rates
and Charges, of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, and pass to second
reading on December 8, 2009.
16. PORT RESTAURANT AND BAR APPEAL - 4400 HELIOTROPE AVENUE (PA2009-
080) - AMENDMENT TO USE PERMIT NO. 1566 AND OFF -SITE PARKING
AGREEMENT NO. OP2009 -00.
Action: a) Conduct a de novo public hearing; and b) adopt Resolution No. 2009- -
denying the appeal and upholding and affirming the decision of the
Planning commission to disapprove an amendment to Use Permit No. 1566
and disapprove Off -site Parking Agreement No. OP2009 -003.
XVII.
17. NORTH NEWPORT CENTER PLANNED COMMUNITY AMENDMENT (PA2009-
111) - CODE AMENDMENT NO. CA2009 -005 AND PLANNED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. PD2009 -003 - CONSIDERATION TO
INCORPORATE PORTIONS OF BLOCK 100, BLOCK 400, BLOCK 800, AND
NEWPORT VILLAGE INTO THE NORTH NEWPORT CENTER PLANNED
COMMUNITY AND A CODE AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF THESE PROPERTIES FROM APF, PC -28, PC -23, AND PC-
27 TO PC -56 ON DISTRICT MAP NOS. 48, 49, AND 50.
Action: a) Conduct a public hearing; and b) introduce Ordinance No. 2009 -_
approving Code Amendment No. CA2009 -005 and Planned Community
Development Plan Amendment No. PD2009 -003, and pass to second
reading on November 24, 2009.
18. PACIFIC SHORES PROPERTIES, LLC - 492 AND 492'/8 ORANGE AVENUE, 3309
CLAY STREET - REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION NO. 2008 -001 (PA2008 -181) -
RESOLUTION MODIFYING HEARING OFFICER'S DENIAL WITHOUT
PREJUDICE OF REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST NO. 5;
RESOLUTIONS SUSTAINING HEARING OFFICER'S DENIAL WITH PREJUDICE
OF REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST NOS. 1, 2, AND 4, AND
APPROVAL OF REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST NO. 3.
Action: a) Adopt three Resolution denying the appeals, and upholding and affirming
the Hearing Officer's decision to deny with prejudice Request Nos. 1, 2, and
4 of Reasonable Accommodation No. 2008 -001; b) adopt a Resolution
upholding and affirming the Hearing Officer's decision to approve Request
No. 3 of Reasonable Accommodation No. 2008 -001; and c) adopt a
Resolution granting the appeal and modifying the Hearing Officer's decision
to deny without prejudice Request No. 5, and to conditionally grant Request
No. 5 of Reasonable Accommodation No. 2008 -001 subject to the Conditions
of Approval in the exhibit.
19. CIVIC CENTER PROJECT UPDATE.
Action: Receive and file.
20. CITY HALL AND LIMITED OFF -SITE HOLIDAY CLOSURE (DECEMBER 24, 2009
AT 12:00 NOON THROUGH AND INCLUDING JANUARY 1, 2010) - AMENDMENT
TO VARIOUS MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGBENEFIT DOCUMENTS.
Action: Approve the closure of the City Hall complex and provide limited City
services at off -site facilities as determined by Department and approved by
the City Manager - notification to the public of the schedule will be made in
order to limit problems with this reduced service period.
XVIII. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
A motion to reconsider the vote on any action taken by the City Council at either this meeting or the
previous meeting may be made only by one of the Council Members who voted with the prevailing
side.
XIX. ADJOURNMENT