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Agenda Item No. 1
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
December 8, 2015
I. ROLL CALL - 5:47 p.m.
Present: Council Member Peotter, Council Member Petros, Council Member Curry, Council
Member Duffield, Council Member Muldoon, Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, Mayor Selich
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Mosher referenced Closed Session Item III.A and stated that this item has preceded every regular
Council meeting since late 2011. He believed that it is impossible for Council Members to consider the
various groups within the time allotted before the regular meeting. He referenced previous
agreements reached with five of the organizations in which no additional negotiations were needed
until 2017 and 2018. He requested that future agendas more clearly indicate which of the ten groups
will be discussed in Closed Session.
City Attorney Harp announced that the City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to
discuss the items as listed in the Closed Session agen1w
d read the titles.
III. CLOSED SESSION - 5:48 p.m. M*
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code § 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: Dave Kiff, City Manager, Carol Jacobs, Assistant City
Manager, Terri Cassidy, Deputy City Manager, Barbara Salvini, Human Resources Director, and
Jonathan Holtzman; Negotiators. V
Employee Organizations: All Labor Associations: Association of Newport Beach Ocean
Lifeguards (ANBOL); Newport Beach City Employees Association (NBCEA); Newport Beach
Employees League (NIVEL); Newport Beach Firefighters Association (NBFA); Newport Beach Fire
Management Association (NBFMA); Newport Beach Lifeguard Management Association
(NBLMA); Newport Beach Police Association (NBPA); Newport Beach Police Management
Association (NBPMA); Newport Beach Professional and Technical Employee Association
(NBPTEA); and Part -Time Employee Association of Newport Beach (PTEANB).
IV. RECESS
V. RECONVENED AT 6:15 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
VI. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Peotter, Council Member Petros, Council Member Curry, Council
Member Duffield, Council Member Muldoon, Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, Mayor Selich
VII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT — None
VIII. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Petros
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IX. INVOCATION — Council Member Curry
X. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
XI. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (NON -DISCUSSION ITEMS)
Mayor Pro Tem Dixon announced that the Newport Beach Public Library was recognized as a Star
Library in a national ranking compiled by the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service. She
reported that there are over 7,600 public libraries and that the Newport Beach Library was the only
library in Orange County to be designated as a Star Library. She commended Library Services
Director Hetherton, who credited the award to community support and quality programs and services.
Additionally, she reported that she and Council Member Muldoon officiated on a panel for Youth in
Government at Newport Harbor High School and commented positively on the event.
Mayor Selich reported on the Corona del Mar Pocket Park dedication on December 1, 2015, attending
the preopening of the Lighthouse Cafe on December 4, 2015, the grand opening of Marina Park and
attending the Balboa Village Christmas tree lighting on December 5, 2015, and attending the Corona
del Mar Christmas Walk and the Balboa Christmas Tree Lighting on December 6, 2015. Additionally,
he reported that the City Clerk's Office is still accepting new and unw apped toys for the children of
troops through Operation Christmas. He commented on the 25th aliniversary of the Firefighters'
Spark of Love campaign where all Fire Stations are accepting donations of toys and money.
Mayor Selich invited Amy Senk, Publisher and Lead Writer of Corona del Mar Today, to the podium,
noting that the newspaper will cease publication on December 31, 2015. On behalf of the Council
Council, Mayor Selich presented her with a Certificate of Recognition in appreciation of her
contributions to the residents of Corona del Mar.
XII. MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE ASKED TO BE PLACED ON A FUTURE
AGENDA - None
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Regarding Item No( 4 (15th Street/Balboa Boulevard Revitalization), Council Member Petros noted
receiving correspondence from residents of the Peninsula and asked whether there was still
opportunity to coordinate with residents regarding the landscape palette as the matter moves forward.
Public Works Director Webb addressed the numerous community outreach meetings, acknowledged
receipt of the correspondence, and stated that staff can work with residents on specific issues as the
project moves forward.
Mayor Pro Tem Dixon referenced Item No. 8 (Community Programs Grants for Fiscal Year 2015-
2016), and asked if, going forward, it would be possible to consolidate this item with other
charitable/discretionary gift programs (special events). City Manager Kiff reported that staff will do
so, going forward.
City Manager Kiff referenced Item No. 9 (Purchase of New Load -Bearing Vests; Budget Amendment)
and recommended that the budget amendment not be part of the motion since it is no longer needed.
XIV. CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES
1. Minutes for the November 24, 2015 Regular Meeting [100-20151
Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as amended, and order filed.
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2. Reading of Ordinances
Waive reading in full of all ordinances under consideration, and direct the City Clerk to read by
title only.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2015-35 for Zoning Code Amendment No. CA2012-003
for the Former City Hall Complex located at 3300 Newport Boulevard and 475 32nd
Street (PA2012-031) [100-2015]
a) Conduct second reading of an ordinance; and
b) Adopt Ordinance No. 2015-35, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Approving Zoning Code Amendment No. CA2012-003 for the Former City Hall
Complex Located at 3300 Newport Boulevard and 475 32nd Street (PA2012-031).
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
4.
15th Street/Balboa Boulevard Revitalization - AXAW ntract No. 6341 (Project No.
151111) [38/100-2015]
a) Approve the project drawings and specifications;
b) Award Contract No. 6341 to GMC Engineering for the tot d price of $2,746,402.00,
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract; and
c) Establish an amount of $412,000.00 (15 percent) to cover the cost of unforeseen work
included in the original contract.
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5. Zone III Pump Station Variable Frequeney'gWive (VFD) Replacement - Award of
Contract No. 6278 (Project No. 16W16) [38/100-2015]
a) Approve the project plans and specifications;
b) Approve Budget Amendment No. 16BA-019 appropriating $143,500.00 from the
unappropriated Water Enterprise fund to Account No. 70101-980000-16W16;
c) Award Contract No. 6278 to Industrial Power and Automation, Inc. for the Total Bid Price of
$129,500.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract; and
d) Establish a contingency of $13,000.00 (approximately 10% of Total Bid) to cover the cost of
unforeseen work not included in the original contract.
6. Tentative Agreements with the City Employees Association (C-2059) and the
Professional and Technical Employees Association (C-2051), and Draft Revisions to the
Key and Management Compensation Plan [38/100-2015]
Receive and consider the Tentative Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and the
Newport Beach City Employees Association and the Newport Beach Professional and Technical
Employees Association and receive and consider the draft revisions to the Key and Management
Compensation Plan.
MISCELLANEOUS
7. Planning Commission Agenda for the December 3, 2015 Meeting [100-2015]
Receive and file.
8. Community Programs Grants for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 [100-2015]
Pursuant to City Council Policy A-12, find that the organizations listed below provide services or
programs that serve residents and are beneficial to resident's quality of life and authorize the
allocation of $40,000 in Community Programs Grants in the following manner:
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Orange County Council on Aging
$10,000
Central Orange Coast YMCA
7,500
Boys & Girls Club of the Harbor Area
7,500
Serving People in Need, Inc. (SPIN)
5,000
Newport Harbor High School
3,500
Someone Cares Soup Kitchen
4,000
Youth Employment Services (YES)
1,500
Speak Up Newport
1,000
TOTAL $40,000
9. Purchase of New Load -Bearing Vests; Budget Amendment [100-20151
Authorize the purchase of new ballistic vests for the Newport Beach Police Department.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, seconded by Council Member Petros, to approve the
Consent Calendar, with Item No. 9 being amended pursuantto the City Manager's recommendation.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Peotter, Council Member Petros, Council Member Curry, Council Member
Duffield, Council Member Muldoon, Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, Mayor Selich
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XV. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR — None
XVI. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS ar
Jim Mosher took issue with the City conducting only one meeting in December and provided a brief
history of the matter. 0
Council Member Petros read from voter -approved City Charter Section 407 which indicates that the
City Council shall hold. two meetings per month except in the months of August and December when
there will be at least one regular meeting in each of those months. He emphasized that, as it reads
today, the Council iIfollowing the City Charter.
XVII. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Council Member Curry reported that the Finance Committee will meet on December 10, 2015, at 4:00
p.m.
Mayor Selich recessed the meeting at 6.35 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7.00 p.m. with
all members of the City Council in attendance.
XVIII. REORGANIZATION
A. ELECTION OF MAYOR
The City Clerk, in presiding, placed all members of the Council on an equal basis to nominate and
elect, and declared nominations for Mayor open.
Council Member Muldoon nominated Council Member Dixon for Mayor.
Motion by Council Member Peotter, seconded by Council Member Curry, to close
nominations for Mayor.
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Peotter, Council Member Petros, Council Member Curry, Council
Member Duffield, Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Dixon, Council Member
Selich
Jim Mosher noted that for a majority of the City's history, Mayors served a two-year term and
referenced the original City Charter. He believed that it is a good idea to change the Mayor
frequently, but stated it has a strange history. He wished the new Mayor well.
Utilizing the voting system, City Clerk Brown announced the election of Council Member Dixon as
the Mayor of Newport Beach for 2015-2016 by unanimous vote.
Mayor Dixon took her place on the dais.
B. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM.
Mayor Dixon, in presiding, placed all members of the City Council on an equal basis to nominate
and elect, and declared nominations for Mayor Pro Tem open.
Council Member Duffield nominated Council Member Muldoon fie position of Mayor Pro Tem.
Motion by Council Member Peotter, seconded by Council Member Duffield, to close
nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
The motion carried by the following roll car1doon,
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Ayes: Council Member Peotter, CouncPetros, Council Member Curry, Council
Member Duffield, Council MembCouncil Member Dixon, Council Member
Selich
Jim Mosher stated that the Mayor Pro Tem usually moves to the position of Mayor the following
year and questioned how the Mayor Pro Tem is selected. He referenced an article in the Daily
Pilot regarding last year's selection of the Mayor and this year's selection of the Mayor Pro Tem in
connection with Team Newport. He expressed concern that Team Newport consists of four Council
Members (a majority)�and cannot legally discuss City business amongst themselves pursuant to
the Brown Act.
Utilizing the voting system, City Clerk Brown announced the election of Council Member Muldoon
as the Mayor Pro Tem of Newport Beach for 2015-2016 by unanimous vote.
Mayor Pro Tem Muldoon took his place on the dais.
C. SEATING ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY COUNCIL
The Council Members decided on the seating arrangement of the Council dais with the senior
Council Members having first preference. The following seating order was determined (left to
right):
Peotter — Duffield — Muldoon — Dixon — Selich — Curry - Petros
D. REMARKS
Presentation of Gavel Plaque to Outgoing Mayor Selich
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On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Dixon presented a gavel plaque to outgoing Mayor Selich and
thanked him for his leadership and service to the City.
Outgoing Mayor Selich's Remarks
Council Member Selich distributed "Thank You" cards and expressed his appreciation to fellow
Council Members, the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and staff, as well as his wife,
Lynn, for their support.
Mayor Dixon Remarks
Mayor Dixon thanked fellow Council Members, the people of Newport Beach and her husband,
Pat, daughter and husband, her grandsons and her sister, as well as City staff. She addressed
Council's accomplishments during the last year and listed her goals for the upcoming year, as
follows:
1. Maintain fiscal responsibility. _
2. Revitalize and renew the City.
3. Protect our water.
4. Protect our City.
5. Create public/private partnerships.
Mayor Dixon reported that she will continue holding monthly Town Hall meetings and wished
everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
XX. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None
XXI. ADJOURNMENT —Adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
The agenda was posted on the City's website and on the City Hall Electronic Bulletin Board
located in the entrance of the City Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive on
December 3, 2015, at 4:38 p.m.
City Clerk
Recording Secretary
Mayor
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