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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
STUDY SESSION
AND
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 8, 2016
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH
STUDY SESSION - 4:00 P.M./CLOSED SESSION - AFTER STUDY SESSION/
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M.
DIANE B. DIXON, Mayor
KEVIN MULDOON, Mayor Pro Tem
KEITH D. CURRY, Council Member
DUFFY DUFFIELD, Council Member
EDWARD D. SELICH, Council Member
SCOTT PEOTTER, Council Member
TONY PETROS, Council Member
DAVE KIFF - City Manager
AARON HARP - City Attorney
LEILANI BROWN - City Clerk
CAROL JACOBS - Assistant City Manager
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Bay E, 2nd Floor. Staff reports or other written documentation have been prepared or organized with respect to each item of business
listed on the agenda. Study Sessions are usually held on the second and fourth Tuesda ys of each month at 4:00 pm (subject to
change). Regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m., except in the
months of August and December when there will be at least one regular meeting in Augu st and one regular meeting in December. If you
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NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH
MARCH 8, 2016
STUDY SESSION - 4:00 P.M./CLOSED SESSION - AFTER STUDY SESSION/
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
I. ROLL CALL - 4:00 p.m.
II. CURRENT BUSINESS
SS1. Clarification of Items on the Consent Calendar (4:00 p.m.)
SS2. Encroachments along the Oceanfront (4:05 p.m.)
There are multiple properties at Balboa Peninsula Point near The Wedge that, to some extent,
can encroach onto the public beach as well as to a 15’ wide City right-of-way. Several
property owners received Notices of Violation from the Coastal Commission in 2013, and the
City has been working with Coastal Commission staff, as well as residents, to try to resolve
the matter. Staff will ask the City Council for its thoughts on these encroachments.
SS3. CIP Early Look (4:50 p.m.)
Every year, the Public Works Department summarizes what will be submitted to the Council in
the upcoming budget for large capital projects. The “Capital Improvement Program” (CIP) is
the document that the Council eventually adopts that tells what will be constructed, designed,
or planned across the community. This “Early Look” allows the City Council and public to
comment on the draft CIP well before it is submitted later in the spring.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The City provides a yellow sign-in card to assist in the preparation of the minutes. The completion of
the card is not required in order to address the City Council. If the optional sign-in card has been
completed, it should be placed in the box provided at the podium.
The City Council of Newport Beach welcomes and encourages community participation. Public
comments are invited on items listed on the agenda and non-agenda items. Speakers must limit
comments to three (3) minutes per person to allow everyone to speak. Written comments are
encouraged as well. The City Council has the discretion to extend or shorten the time limit on agenda
or non-agenda items.
IV. CLOSED SESSION - After Study Session - Council Chambers Conference Room
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code § 54956.8): 1 matter
Property Address: Balboa Theater, 707-709 East Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA
92661
Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager and Lauren Wooding, Real Property Administrator
Negotiating Parties: (1) The Cortland Company
Brian Hopkins, President
3500 East Coast Highway
Corona del Mar, CA
(2) Lab Holding, LLC
Chris Bennett
709 Randolph Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA
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(3) 801 Balboa LLC
Camille Rizko, Manager
224 Via Eboli
Newport Beach, CA
(4) Save Newport
Mike Glenn
Michael.Glenn@devion.com
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
V. RECESS
VI. RECONVENE AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
VII. ROLL CALL
VIII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
IX. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
X. INVOCATION
XI. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The City provides a yellow sign-in card to assist in the preparation of the minutes. The completion of
the card is not required in order to address the City Council. If the optional sign-in card has been
completed, it should be placed in the box provided at the podium.
The City Council of Newport Beach welcomes and encourages community participation. Public
comments are generally limited to three (3) minutes per person to allow everyone to speak. Written
comments are encouraged as well. The City 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.
XII. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
This is the time in which Council Members may pull items from the CONSENT CALENDAR for
discussion (ITEMS 1 - 9). Public comments are invited on Consent Calendar from members of the
audience. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking, please state your
name for the record. If any item is removed from the Consent Calendar by a Council Member,
members of the public are invited to speak on each item for up to three (3) minutes per item.
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and will all be enacted
by one motion in the form listed below. 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 City Council votes on the motion unless members of the City Council request specific items to
be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
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XIV. CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES
1. Minutes for the February 23, 2016 Regular Meeting
Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written, and order filed.
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. 2016-4 Relating to Special Events
Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2016-4, An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Newport Beach, California, Amending Newport Beach Municipal Code Subsection
11.03.020(C) Relating to Special Event Permits.
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
4. Accept the 2015 UASI Transfer Agreement
a) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-37, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Approving the Transfer Agreement for Fiscal Year 2015 Urban Area Security
Initiative Grant Program Purposes between the City of Newport Beach and City of Anaheim,
approving the Agreement for Transfer or Purchase of Equipment/Services or for
Reimbursement of Training Costs for FY 2015 Urban Areas Security Initiative ("Transfer
Agreement"), and authorizing the City Manager and the Police Chief to act as the "Authorized
Agents" to execute for, and on behalf of, the City any actions necessary to implement the
Transfer Agreement and obtain federal financial assistance provided by the Federal
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and sub-granted through the California Office of
Emergency Services (Cal OES);Grant Fund Training Allocation in the amount of $3,409 to be
utilized for reimbursement of training costs associated with approved DHS courses for
emergency response personnel. The City of Anaheim UASI has designated $3,409 to
reimburse the City's approved UASI training instructors to conduct regional training;
b) Accept the FY 2015 UASI Grant Fund Training Allocation in the amount of $3,409 to be
utilized for reimbursement of training costs associated with approved DHS courses for
emergency response personnel. The City of Anaheim UASI has designated $3,409 to
reimburse the City's approved UASI training instructors to conduct regional training; and
c) Approve Budget Amendment No. 16BA-035 to accept UASI grant funds, increase revenue
estimates by $3,409 in account 01035352-431471-G1503, and increase expenditure
appropriations by $3,409 in account 01035354-713002-G1503.
5. Adopt Resolution for Inclusion of Properties within the City’s Jurisdiction in the California
Municipal Finance Authority, Property Assessed Clean Energy Program
a) Find this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-38, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Authorizing the City’s Consent to the Inclusion of Properties within the City’s
Jurisdiction in the CMFA PACE Program; Authorizing the California Municipal Finance
Authority to Accept Applications from Property Owners, Conduct Contractual Assessment
Proceedings and Levy Contractual Assessments within the City.
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CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
6. Tidegate Improvement Project - Award of Contract No. 6270 (Project No. 15H19)
a) Approve the project plans and specifications;
b) Award Contract No. 6270 to Paulus Engineering, Inc. (Paulus) for the total base bid amount of
$168,710.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the associated construction
contract; and
c) Include in the project construction contract encumbrance an additional contract contingency
allocation of $17,290.00, (approximately 11 percent of the total bid) to cover unforeseen
conditions, extra work and/or material quantities.
7. Request to Install Private Improvements within a Proposed New Sewer Easement at
1011 Kings Road
a) Find the easement realignment and replacement sewer construction exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302 (Replacement or
Reconstruction) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3;
b) Direct owner to realign the existing City sewer main as proposed to accommodate their
proposed redevelopment of the property and to provide a new applicable sewer easement.
Direct staff to process and record the new sewer easement. Authorize the City Manager and
City Clerk to execute the acceptance of the new easement;
c) Waive City Council Policy L-6, Private Encroachments in the Public Rights-of-Way, to allow
the installation of stairs, handrails, pre-cast concrete stepping pads, low retaining wall, curbs,
balcony with handrails and shade structure on or over a proposed new sewer easement,
contingent upon all conditions of the Encroachment Permit process being met;
d) Direct staff to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with Owners, and authorize the City
Manager and City Clerk to execute the Encroachment Agreement within one calendar year
upon receipt of approval; and
e) Direct owner to provide a new 15-foot-wide sewer easement located along the southerly
property line for future sewer purposes. Direct staff to process the new sewer easement, and
authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the acceptance of easement.
8. Purchase of Lifeguard Rescue Vessel
a) Approve the purchase of one 29’ Crystaliner Rescue Vessel from Willard Marine Inc. of
Anaheim, California, for a total cost of $394,710, and
b) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Purchase Agreement with Willard
Marine, Inc.
MISCELLANEOUS
9. Planning Commission Agenda for the March 3, 2016 Meeting
Receive and file.
ACTION: MOVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR, EXCEPT FOR THOSE
ITEMS REMOVED
XV. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
XVI. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public comments are invited on non-agenda items generally considered to be within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the City Council. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking,
please state your name for the record.
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XVII. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
XVIII. CURRENT BUSINESS
10. Agreement with Orange County Striping Services, Inc. for Striping & Sign Installation
Services
Approve the agreement with Orange County Striping Services, Inc. for a term of five years for a
not to exceed amount of $800,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
agreement.
11. Approve an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and
James Ulcickas and Richard Staunton of Bluewater Grill Restaurant, for Preliminary Design
and Lease Negotiations for a New Restaurant at the End of the Newport Pier
a) Find the execution of the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the
CEQA Guidelines; and
b) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a one-year exclusive negotiating
agreement with James Ulcickas and Richard Staunton, in substantially the same form as the
attachment to the staff report.
12. Beach Fire Rings: Repeal of 2013’s Amendments to Rule 444 (Open Burning)
Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the South Coast AQMD Governing Board asking for a
repeal of 2013’s amendments to Rule 444 (Open Burning) relating to beach fire rings.
XIX. 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.
XX. ADJOURNMENT
Testimony given before the City Council is recorded.
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