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March 22, 2011
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes
Study Session
March 8, 2011 — 4:00 pan.
I. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Hill
Henn, Council Membe 'Selich,
II. CURRENT BUSINESS
1. CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS
2. SPECIAL,EVENTS.
City Manager Si$n'd`ressree(
events representatives were r
that another Study Session b
for a vote. Council Member'
process will most likely res
suggested that another Study
Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tern Gardner, Mayor
Member Curry, Council Member Daigle
CALENDAR -None
ranch Member ? Rosansky s concerns that special
r.� _ i
>rmerlyznvited -to the Study Session and suggested
aducted prior to bringing the item back.to Council
insW explained that changes to the special event
in /questions from special./event applicants and
�ion'be conducted to receive applicant input.
Public Information Manager Finnigan Ulized a P erPoint that included
information on event support pre the the clu ages implemented, Fiseal -Year 2011
approved grants, new process for FY 2011- 2012�anottier revoiw di/the proposed
pro' cess, applicant details, proposed changes to the evaluation criteiia� roposed�y
changes, examples, pros and cons, and the next steps.// �j
In response to Council questions, Public Information Manager Finnigan explained
that 20% of the event proceeds must be donated to a local non -profit organization,
.stated that the language has been softened to include events held outside of the City,
and agreed to- change the language to not for profit organizati ons instead /o�f
charitable organizations. ✓s
In response to Council Member Daigle's concern, Mayor Henn believed thatthe City
should have access to the applicant's financial information to ensure the - level of
financial capacity. Administrative Services Director McCraner stated_iliat having
the applicants financial information- is a typical contract clause for giving public
funds to any organization. Council'Member Hill suggested that it be clear that the
City will- only ask, for financial information for the event and not the organization as
a whole.
In response to Council Member Selichs question, City Manager Siff stated that staff
encourages all event applicants-to apply, through the current process, indicated
that events that reaffirm community value are not excluded from applying, and
suggested that there not be an amouht threshold added to event applications. ,
Mayor Henn stated that Council will make decisions based on need and reminded
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Council that the process will be conducted during budget deliberating.
Administrative Services Director McCraner explained that the current Police Officer
hourly rate was most likely a fully loaded rate and stated that the proposed rate is
the standard overtime rate without including overhead.
In response to Council questions, City Manager Piff stated that special event
applicants are encouraged to talk with the Police Department about using private
security, stated that he is comfortable with the proposed rate, and explained that
the Police Office hourly rate will be applied to every . ,,application. Mayor Henn
expressed support for the proposed rate for Police servicea'at special events.
In response to Council Member Selich's <
Council has the ability to direct, staff to
however, the. goal is to consider as many a:
process.
Council Member Curry stated that r�+he will
event will be principally held within`Cit
proceeds go to a charity because ma y \df
expressed support for the changes to the Poh
Jim Mosher believed that public injut is
reports are not always available p onto,\
agenda titles should be clearer.
Mayor Pro Tem,Gardner and Council Mem
by staff is needed while preparing the,$tud,
i6 Manager Kiff stated that
ipplAtions during mid -year;
as possible during the budget
ndt support the requitement that the
Jlimits and that 20 %�of�the event
the events are not chanty- based. He
e fees.
ad concern that staff
and believed that the
er Rosansky agreed that a greater effort
Session agenda and reports.
In responseNtoo Council Member Hill' concern, Council Member Rosansky explained
that event applications provide most b the information about the event. Mayor Pro
TeemGarddnner ,reiterated.tliat`it is important that financial information be disclosed
in. order- to,pprotect,the City.
Mayor Henn re indeed�Council that the Special Events Committee will assist staff
and Council wit speEi id, vents process.
&t,was the consensus of Council that the item be brought back on March .22, 2011 to
Deputy PuMd Works.Director Webb utilized a PowerPoint that included information
about what selenium is, selenium mobilization, selenium hot spots, selenium TI%ML
compliance, the Cienega .Treatment Plant, Big Canyon Creek, strategies, and the
selenium mitigation program.
In response to. Council questions, Deputy Public Works Director Webb stated that
there has been 'a lot of discussion about the data, noted that the parts per billion
(ppb) has been as: high as 100 in Big Canyon, and discussed a possible solution for
,keeping the lakes at the golf course.
Mayor Pro Tem. Gardner indicated that Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) would
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like to move forward and stated that she believes that it is too soon for the City to
make that decision. She added that there are no guarantees that the City will not
receive more requests to clear the selenium in the future, suggested that the
City wait until there is more information, and noted that the grant can be used for
other purposes. Council Member Selich agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Gardner and
stated that other Cities should do more to contribute.
In response to Council questions, Deputy Public Works Director Webb stated that
the City could be forced by the Water Quality Control Board to make changes but it
will take a while. He stated that using Measure M funds can be considered;
however, it will need -to be approved by the California Transportation
Department, and stated�that\the County has done a lot of research which has
not resulted in enoughd�ata to determine what the selenium limit should be.
Council N
up at this
to providing funds for selenium clean
In respo,!�fo Council Member Hill's questions, Deputy Pubic Works Director Webb
stated tha't•the ABMET system has evo`�lved but he believes there will be a more
defined proccess, for .tree mg selenium in�)the future. Mayor Pro Tem
_� iK.
Gardner added that the real fruus�ration_is that no impact has been observed and
that the study will take manyyears. 1 /"
Jack Skinner expressed opposition too�Ithe City funding the selenium project because
there is not enough information to sl6 w that it causes almorm -a ities and the amount
of money needed.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Mosher reminded Council that the Brown Act requires not just invitation" to the public
to comment on agenda items but is also an announceme a of what tiieAopics will be,
commented on performance evaluations listed on the Closed Session agenda, noted
that City's department structure should be changed by Cou ail through the adoption of ` -B,
ordinance, and suggested that the City Attorney furnish the ordinance summary information
that is published to ensure that correct and complete informations given.
Mayor Henn asked for Mr. -Mosher's forbearance with respect to time needed to deal with
other issues and not raise the same items brought forward in the past that were already
addressed by the City Attorney. He verified with the City Attorney that announcing Closed
Session items is not necessary'for compliance with the Brown Act and invited Mr. Moslier to
bring up only new items before Council. J I
IV. ADJOURNMENT -5:27 p.m.
The agenda for the Study Session was posted on March 3, 2011, at 2:10 p.m. on the
City hall Bulletin ' Board. located outside of the City of Newport Beach
Administration Building.
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Recording Secretary
Mayor
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City Council Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
March 8, 2011— 7:00 p.m.
I. STUDY SESSION - 4:00 p.m
II. CLOSED SESSION.- 6:27 p.m
A. Conference with_Leaal Counsel -
(a)): Four matters:
1. State Farm Insurance us. City
County Superior Court Case No. 30-
2. Savon, Byron us. City of Newl
County Superior Court Case No.
3. Everest National Insurance
Court Case No. 30- 2010.00439£
4. Luigi Abinader us. State
Superior Court Case No. 30
B. Conference with - I ee`al
(Government Code 4 64!
1. Potent \rmtiatii
M�cIlwaiinn ak�St /ec
C. Public E' mulovee P fo
Council will meet nlclose
' erformance. discipline, or
M. RECESS
IV. RECON`
of litigation
fellwain of 4,
City Manager a'I City
Beach (Pon- Sullivan), Orange
Estate of Grace Inez`Howald, Orange
Abinader, Orange County Superior
Beach, Orange County
Puna McLlwain aka Punahele Aikala
Drive
valuaiion (Government Code S 64967(b)(1)): The City
to consider the appointment, employment; evaluation of
of two public employees.
V. ROLL CALL V
Present:, Council Member Hill, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Gardner, Mayor Henn,
Council Member Selich, Council Member Curry, Council Member Daigle
VI. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Regarding Closed Session Items A2, A3, and A.4, City Attorney Hunt reported that Council voted 7 -0
to authorize the defense of those matters.
VII. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Council Member Curry
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VIII. INVOCATION -Mayor Henn
IX. PRESENTATION - None
X. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
XI. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUN
DISCUSSION ITEM)
Mayor Pro Tem Gardner announced that the Harbor Commission died the vision for the harbor
at its last meeting. //f
Council Member Daigle discussed the Jamboree Road Widening Project and thanked staff for working
closely with all the agencies involved. C/
Council Member Curry announced that he, Council Member Hill, and City Manager Kiff visited the
John Wayne Airport (JWA) terminal that will openin Noember and the \� room/complaint
center that tracks all flights. ' �Y
Mayor Henn announced that the next Meet the Mayor session will take place on March 19 in the
Central Library Friends Room from 9:00 -10:30 a.m.; C tyt Manager Kiff will be speaking tomorrow
evening at Speak Up Newport at the Newport Beach YaAt�Club at 5:30 p.m. to discuss committee
reorganizations; he and Council Member Rusansk, y participatedim Youth Government Day on March
3; he toured JWA's new terminal with Co
Council IVlember Rosansky ,and attended the Airport Working
Group (AWG) annual meeting with many out her Council- Members.
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. READING OF M
2. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. Waive reading in full of all
ordinances and re's'olutions under consideration, and direct City Clerk to read by title
PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC. (PRES, INC.) OFFICE
BUILDING B1cPA2007 -213) - 4300 VON KARMAN AVENUE - GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. GP2007 -009; PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
tU AN AMENDMENT NO. PD2007 -006; TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
NR2010 -006 (COUNTY TMP NO. 2008 -123) - NEW 11,960 GROSS SQUARE
FOO �COMN'XRCIAL OFFICE BUILDING. (100 -20111 Conduct a second
reading ,)=" adopt Ordinance No. 2011 -8, approving Planned Community
Development Plan No. PD2007 -006 to amend the Koll Center Newport Planned
Community text.
D. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
5. 2010 -2011 CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM - AWARD OF CONTRACT
NO. 4604. 1381100 -20111 a) Approve the project drawings and specifications; b)
award Contract No. 4604 to American Asphalt South, Inc. for the total bid price of
$566,500, and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract; and c)
establish an amount of $57,000 (10 %) to cover the cost of unforeseen work not
included in the original contract.
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6. LIDO ISLE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PHASE III - AWARD OF
CONTRACT NO. 4520. [38110020111 a) Approve the project drawings and
specifications; b) award Contract No. 4520 to E.C. Construction Company for the total
bid price of $574,559.50 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the
contract; and c) establish an amount of $57,455 (10 %) to cover the cost of unforeseen
work not included in the original contract.
8. BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - AWARD OF CONTRACT NO.
4687. [381100 -20111 a) Approve the project drawings and specifications; b) award
Contract No. 4587 to Truesdell Corporation for the totall bid price of $129,129, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the.Zntract; and c) establish an
amount of $13,000 (approximately 10 %) to cover ` e cost of unforeseen work not
included in the original contract.
9. SPORTS OFFICIATING CONTR
AUGER (C- 4757). [38110020111 A
between the City of Newport Beach
services as a softball umpire. -6-1
E. MISCELLANEOUS
10. PLANNING COMMISSION
and file written report. N,
;VITH FORMER EMPLOYEE DAN
the Independent Contractor Agreement
rmer City employee Dan Auger for his
t MARCH 3, 2011. [10020111 Receive
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Gardner, seconded by Coundil`Member Rosansky to approve the
Consent Calendar, except for the items removveed (1�4`aiid 7).
The motion carried by the following roll call vdt` :
Ayes: Council Member Hill, Council Member, sansky, Mayor Pro Tent Gardner, Mayor Henn,
Council Member Selicb, Council Member Curry, Council Member Daigle
1. MINUTE S- FOR,,THE,STUDY SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY
22,1011. [100 -20hl \\�
Pro Tem Gardner requekted that page 68 be amended to reflect that Mr. Persol was
ing the Bicycle Safety Committee and is not a member of the committee.
Jim Mosher noted than Council Member Curry's abstention should have been noted after Item
1, not Ite�m~2.. e alsolexpressed concern relative to abstentions as listed in Council Policy A-
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waive reading of subject minutes, approve as amended, and order filed.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hill, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tern Gardner, Mayor
Henn, Council Member Selich, Council Member Curry, Council Member Daigle
4. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A WATERSMART PROGRAM GRANT. 1100 -20111
Jim Mosher took issue that the WaterSMART grant proposal was not attached to the staff
report and expressed concern with committing $700,000 to the project.
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Motion by Council Member Rosanskv, seconded by Council Member Curry to adopt
Resolution No. 2011 -25 authorizing and supporting the submission of a grant application to
the USBR WaterSMART grant program.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hill, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Gardner, Mayor
Henn, Council Member Selich, Council Member Curry, Council Member Daigle
JAMBOREE ROAD BRIDGE WIDENING OVER STATE ROUTE 73 - AWARD OF
CONTRACT NO. 3724.[38/100-20111
Robert Hawkins requested and received confirmation that-the City received the funds from
the Sholley project and that the money was used for thJis prof ct.
Motion by Council Member Rosanskv, seconded by Mavori Pro Tem Gardner to a)
approve the project plans and specifications / ;J-b) award Contract No. 3724 to Beador
Construction Company for the total bid price of $3,194,703 and authorize the Mayor and the
City Clerk to execute the contract; and c)�establish�an amount of $320000 (approximately
10 %) to cover the cost of unforeseen work mot inch}ded in the original contrac�
The motion carried by the following roll call vole
Ayes: Council Member Hill, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Gardner, Mayor
Henn, Council Member Selich Council Member Curry, Council Member Daigle
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Nancy Skinner referenced
requested that the statue
natural park. 10
Dudley Johnson explai
and suggested ralssoo mo,
Tim Stoaksrep" orted tl
AirFair/ffieeting, and
also available on their,
Mayor Pro Tem Ga
Chamber of Comm)
smuggling issues s
placed on the City's
action fromTebru&y 22 relative to the Ronald Reagan statue and
placed at Castaways Park since the park was intended to be a
for placing'the Ronald Reagan statue at Back Bay View Park
Council Member Hill, and Council Member Curry attended an
ing system for planes at John Wayne Airport (JWA) is
#ed that she and Council Member Selich attended the Newport Beach
Committee meeting where they heard from the Harbor Patrol about
charters in the harbor. She recommended that this information be
Council Member Daigle reported that the Aviation Committee meets monthly and noted the
importance of airport issues. She also discussed State legislation relative to greenhouse gases and
requested that staff assist in understanding how the legislation would affect the City.
Council Member Curry stated that the Finance Committee met with the auditors and reported that
they did not identify any deficiencies and only had minor administrative suggestions. He also
reported that the committee discussed the restructuring of parking lot administration.
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XVI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. CODE AMENDMENT NO. CA2010 -010 (1637 SANTANELLA TERRACE) TO CHANGE
THE FRONT SETBACK ESTABLISHED ON SETBACK MAP S -9A - IRVINE
TERRACE FROM 34 FEET TO 19 FEET FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1537
SANTANELLA TERRACE. [100 -20111
Jim Campbell, Acting Planning Director, provided the staff report and noted that the
Planning Commission recommends approval.
Mayor Henn opened the public hearing. Hearing no testimony, he closed the public
hearing. fJ&
introduce Ordinance No. 2011 -9 approving Codi
front setback established by Setback Map S -9A
pass to second reading on March 22, 2011.
The motion carried by the following roll
Ayes: Council Member Hill, Council Mem6
Henn, Council Member Selich, Council
12. APPROVAL OF MASTER
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Administrative Services
what is involved in
Department fees related
and highlight new (fees
Proposal (RFP)i -will be g
Chief Johnson confirmei
fiscal sustainability,p an
Police Chief-Johnsonn ani
1&4ee schedule tha
Building Division's a
new operator license,
hiehliehQ,the Fire
explained
bv' Council Member liosanskv to
;ndment'No. CA2010.010 to change the
ine Terrace m 34 feet to 19 feet, and
sky, Mayor Pro Tem Gardner, Mayor
Curry, Council Member Daigle
CHANGE IN SUBSIDIES. [100-
Director McCraner utilized -a PowerPoint presentation to highlight
'_
ipdating the fee schedule; discuss significant changes to Police
to 'ail bookie
1 g� eea'Aammal impound fees, and massage license fees;
nd fees that will/not be charged. She indicated that a Request for
ring out for anim�l shelter services. Regarding impound fees, Police
jthat the cost has "decreased. Council Member Curry noted that the
regwres the City to.recover fees unless Council decides to subsidize.
,the MGT nsultani, Mike Adams, noted that no city they surveyed
strants and narcotics registrants.
ec$br McCraner reported that three departments had changes to
no reviewed by the consultants this year. She discussed the
ualityJmanagement plan review fee and the Planning Division's
or license appeal, and planned development permit fees. She also
rtmenes fees which were mostly reduced. Fire Chief Morgan
fee.
In response to CWhicSil's concern relative to outdated and unnecessary fees, City Manager Kiff
indicated that it would be more efficient to remove those fees from the Municipal Code. He
also noted that not all the departments' fees were reviewed at this time.
=Administrative Services-Director MCCraner reviewed Recreation and Senior Services fees. In
response to Council Member Hill's question, Recreation and Senior Services Director
Detweiler explained that the fees imposed if a person pays for a class or program with a credit
card helpa with administrative costs.
Administrative :Services Director McCraner discussed Municipal Code Section 3.36.030
ielative to frill cost recovery, but, noted that Exhibit A includes subsidies. She highlighted the
'subsidies that should be removed from the Section, like the emergency transport fee for
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residents, and subsidies that should be included in the Section.
Mayor Henn opened the public hearing.
Robert Hawkins point out that there are fees involved in appealing issues to the City Council
and Planning Commission, but nothing is mentioned about appeals by the Planning
Commission to the Commission or appeals by Council to the City Council. For operator license
appeals, he believed that there should also be a similar waiver for the Planning Commission
and the City Council. He also recommended creating a substantial,in lieu parking fee.
City Manager Kiff expressed concern that Council may be appealing Planning Commission
items to bypass someone else from paying the appeal fee. F,ul&r, when the Zoning Code was
adopted, the City might not have adopted the appeal procedure properly.
Mayor Pro Tem Gardner indicated that she will move the motion, but directed staff to bring
back the appeal fee issue at a later date.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Gardner. ,seoonde by Council Member Rosansky to
a) adopt Resolution No. 2011 -24 approving the Masie'r Fee Schedule as recommended by staff;
b) introduce Ordinance No. 2011 -10, amending-AMC Section 3.36.030.3, and pass to second
reading on March 22, 2011; and c) introduces Ordinance No. 2011 -11, updating NBMC
Sections 14.12.085(A) and 14.12.125(A) to refer to�the appropriate fees, and pass to second
reading on March 22, 2011. C ` L
In response to Council Member Dai .
indicated that the Police fee used in
or MGT. She noted that the Fire Dc
annually.
Hearing no
The motion
Council
Member Cc
registration
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Selich,
e Services Director McCraner
calculated by her department
:wed, but are adjusted by CPI
closed the public hearing.
er Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Gardner, Mayor
Member Curry
record to reflect his "no" vote to subsidising the sex
13. WAYFINDIN6SMGI- )`PROJECT - AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 4040. [381100 -20111
Public Works Diredor Badum reported that the project was put out to bid and the low bid was
under $100,000 for the 65 signs.
Motion by Council Member Hill. seconded by Council Member Selich to award the
project and proceed with the work as follows: a) approve the project drawings and
specifications; b) approve Budget Amendment No. 11BA -037 recognizing a contribution of
$60,300 from Visit Newport Beach, Inc.- and various business improvement districts, and
appropriating $60,300 to Account No. 7251- C3002011; and transferring $48,700 in project
-savings from Account No. 7013- C2002014 and $3,000 in project savings from Account No.
7017- C8002026 to Account No. 71014- C3002012 for a total appropriation of $112,000 to cover
the cost of the project. All contributions are to be collected and deposited in the project
account prior to proceeding with the contract award; c) award Contract No. 4040 to
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Censource, Inc. for the total bid price of 897,551.16, and authorize the Mayor and the City
Clerk to execute the contract; and d) establish a contingency of 814,448.84 (15 %) to cover the
cost of unforeseen work.
Council Member Rosansky took issue with the sign's appearance and readability, and noted
that he will be voting against the project. Mayor Pro Tem Gardner believed that the signs are
hard to read, although she supports the idea of having signs.
Gary Sherwin, Visit Newport Beach, stated that the purpose of the signs is important in
assisting with making Newport Beach a destination. He believed)that any way the City can
help visitors navigate through the City is important so they can,ppend money in the City.
Robert Hawkins noted that the Economic Development Committee (EDC) led the charge for
this program.
Mayor Henn noted that Visit Newport Beach and t &e vari' ous Business Improvement Districts
(BIDe)aze in favor of the signs, so he will be supp ortmg the project.`
Council Member Hill requested that the support bands that hold the signs to the poles need-to
be tighter. 1�w \��J
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hill, Mayor Henn, Counc Member Selich, Council Member Curry,
Council Member Daigle
Noes: Council Member Rosansky, Mayor J er\
14. TIDELANDS CONSULTANT - LASE DOQ6ME SAND LEASE NEGOTIATIONS
(01756). [3&100-201-11-) �J
City Manager rKiff rep orfted that this, consultant has expertise in doing tidelands fee
evaluations and 'let the JRequest for Proposals (RFP) was quality- based.
Mayor Pro-Tem. G \�er /mdi ated-that she e� support the action, but stated that it would be
helpful to- include references or a b ?iebogiaphy in the report. Council Member Rosansky
reported that he p ticipated in the Coral interview and believed that Mr. Kotin's firm was
,(ralified and will b an asset during negotiations.
In'*sponse to Council�Member Daigle 's question, City Manager Kiff stated that the scope of
work\1ndudes looking at commercial activities that are currently making annual permit
paymenbWand moving wards a long term lease arrangement.
Jim Mosher resse concern with the City entering into long term leases. City Manager
Kiff indicated that the term of the agreements do not have to be on a long term basis. City
Attorney Hunt stated that the Municipal Code requires the City to make this move pursuant
to existing provisions.
S15. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -26 RELATING TO COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS AND
THEIR LINK TO THE COUNCIL'S 2011 GOALS; COMMITTEE TERMS;
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES AND DESIGNEES TO JWA SETTLEMENT
GOAL DISCUSSIONS. [100 -20111
City Manager Kiff provided the staff report and clarified the amendments to the proposed
resolution. He reported that doing committee reorganizations links the committee and
commission roles to the 2011 Council goals. He also discussed the reasons for sunsetting the
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Economic Development Committee (EDC).
Mayor Henn noted that the Environmental Quality Affairs Committee (EQAC) initially only
commented on Notices of Preparations (NOPs) and not Environmental Impact Reports
(EIRs). He believed that the Water Taxi Committee duties could become one of the Tidelands
Management Committee's duties with support from the Harbor Commission.
Council Member Hill stated that the Water Taxi Committees duties might also be done by the
Mariners Mile group as it deals with revitalization of that area. He noted that he was one of
the founders of EDC and supported what they did; however, it is now a different environment
of limited resources and limited time for staff, Council and the public. He stated that it is
appropriate to look at reorganization that maximizes limiWa resources in order to achieve
maximum benefit to the community. He believed that —the Neighborhood Revitalization
Committee can be augmented by including homeowneAa ations, Business Improvement
Districts (BIDs), and stakeholders. rl/
Mayor Henn concurred that revitalization broadens public input an that the City has a new
view of how it fulfills its economic development role. h
In response to Council Member Daigle's que"etiori'regarding border committees, City Manager
Kiff indicated that it is the intent that the `Finance Committee would work on these issues
and then the full Council would become involve&&
Regarding EQAC, City Manageriff
`'K're 'reported that he\ received an email from Arleen Greer,
EQAC Chair, who is supportive�of EQAC meeting as needed and having more focused
direction. \�
Tim Storks, EQAC member, e \ V
QA��%%���� xpressedls\,pp�ort fo�eting�on an as-needed basis.
Robert Hawkins"Texpre1ssed concernlf_ei the EDC Business License Subcommittee. He
requested that �the EQAC resolution be modified so that the committee reviews and provides
comments to the Banning Ranch EIR andAhat Council Policy K -10 be amended. He believed
that the new oommitleedrshoul'd-beBrown Act committees.
Mayoi Pro TeniMbLrdner4equested and received confirmation from City Manager Kiff that it
A Ithe intent that`�\ hen t6 aarger group meets, the meetings would be in a public setting
ith a posted agenda\Howeve\;,when the Council Members need to confer, they can do so in
private. City Attorney Hunt clarified that subcommittees of the City Council are not
considered legislative llodies and are not Brown Act committees.
Jim Mosher believed' that the recommendation stifles citizen input and circumvents
the Brown�Act. FIe 4uestioned sunsetting the Media and Communications Committee and
recommendedOamend(n g the duties and membership composition of the Aviation Committee.
Mayor Henn emphasized that the intent of conducting committee reorganizations was to
match Council committee involvement with 2011 Council goals. One of the principal goals
was related to John. Wayne.Airport (JWA) „so the Aviation Committee will be heavily involved
as it relates to the Settlement Agreement. He believed that appointments to the Aviation
Committee should be deferred until its mission and purpose can be revised. He also noted
the amendments to the resolution as discussed earlier by City Manager Kiff. He stated that
the recommendation, as amended, would establish the Tidelands Management Committee
and the Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, and designates the Finance Committee to
have purview over retirement cost containment and staff reorganization issues. He discussed
his recommended appointments but stated that Council Member Daigle has also been very
'involved in bay issues and lobbying efforts, and expressed the view, as supported by Council
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consensus, that she continues in that role on an as- needed basis even though not appointed to
the Tidelands Management Committee.
Motion by Mayor Henn, seconded by Council Member Curry to a) adopt Resolution No.
2011 -26, as amended, creating the Neighborhood Revitalization Committee and Tidelands
Management Committee, and ending or changing the term of specific committees; b) affirm
the Mayors appointment of Council Member Hill, Council Member Selich, and Mayor Henn
(chair designee) to the Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, and Council Member Selich,
Mayor Pro Tern Gardner, and Mayor Henn (chair designee) to the Tidelands Management
Committee; and c) direct that EQAC would be changed to meet onnan as- needed basis, EDC be
sunsetted with the understanding that staff will be coming back with a proposal on how to
fulfill the economic development role appropriately.
It was the consensus of Council that EQAC be changed 6 bbomment on only NOPs and, if
Council wants them to comment on the Banning Ranch EIR, Council will make that request
at that time.
The motion carried by the following roll call /1} ��
Ayes: Council Member Hill, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem�Gardner, Mayor
Henn, Council Member Selich, CouncU'Member Curry, Council Member Daigle
XVIII. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
XIX. ADJOURNMENT - 9:06 p.m.
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted oii March 3;'2011, at 2:10 p.m. on the City
Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the`City oVNewpor each Administration Building.
The supplemental agendd2or the Regular Meeting was posted on March 4, 2011, at 3:05
p.m. on the City Hall:�hulletin Board Iodated outside of the City of Newport Beach
Administration Buil"a. �f \-&
City Clerk
Recording Secretary
Mayor
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