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BALBOA VILLAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
Location: City Council Chambers at Former City Hall
3300 Newport Boulevard
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Council Member Petros called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
The following persons were in attendance:
Balboa Village Advisory Committee Members:
Diane Dixon, Mayor Pro Tem (Chair) — Absent/Excused (On the phone)
Tony Petros, Council Member
Gloria Oakes, Balboa Peninsula Point Association
Ralph Rodheim, Balboa Village Merchants Association
Grace Dove, Central Newport Beach Community Association — Absent/Excused
Tom Pollack, ExplorOcean Representative — Absent/Excused
Jim Stratton, At-Large Representative
Staff Members:
Kimberly Brandt, Community Development Director
Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Community Development Director
Benjamin Zdeba, Assistant Planner
Tony Brine, City Traffic Engineer
II. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS (comments limited to 3
minutes)
Interested parties were invited to address the Committee on Non-Agendized Items.
Committee Member Stratton asked about the status of the Local Coastal Plan
Implementation Program.
Deputy Community Development Director Wisneski provided a brief update noting that
public draft copies have been made available and the matter is being reviewed by the
Planning Commission in study session. She added that a Planning Commission public
hearing will be held in October and that the matter will be presented to Council in
November. She further noted that it should be submitted to the Coastal Commission by
January 2016.
Committee Member Stratton asked regarding sidewalk steam cleaning in the Village and
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commented positively on the new mural at the pump station.
Deputy Community Development Director Wisneski reported that the steam cleaning is
scheduled by the Municipal Operations Department and commented on the frequency.
III. ITEMS FOR REVIEW
1. MINUTES OF JULY 8, 2015 AND AUGUST 12, 2015 (ATTACHMENT 1)
Recommended Action: Approve July 8, 2015 and August 12, 2015 Minutes.
Action: Committee Member Stratton moved to approve the minutes from the July 8,
2015, and Committee Member Oakes seconded the motion. The motion carried, 3 — 0
with Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, Committee Member Dove, and Committee Member Pollack,
absent. Committee Member Rodheim abstained as he was absent from that meeting.
Deputy Community Development Director Wisneski noted that corrections to the August
12, 2015, minutes were submitted by Mr. Jim Mosher.
Action: Committee Member Rodheim moved to approve the minutes as amended from
the August 12, 2015, and Committee Member Oakes seconded the motion. The motion
carried, 4 — 0 with Mayor Pro Tem Dixon, Committee Member Dove, and Committee
Member Pollack, absent.
2. RP3 BOUNDARY CLARIFICATION (ATTACHMENT 2)
Recommended Action: Finalize RP3 Boundary to be considered by City
Council.
Community Development Director Brandt referenced a previous presentation regarding
the Residential Parking Permit Program (RP3) boundary map at a prior BVAC meeting
and presented the map representing the Committee's desires on this item. The matter
was continued to this meeting as there were not enough votes at the prior meeting to
move it forward.
Council Member Petros clarified the actions required at this time.
Community Development Director Brandt reported that the color coding on the map will
be appropriately modified before the RP3 is presented to Council.
Committee Member Rodheim noted that the community is evenly divided on this matter
and felt that the City should do what is best for residents.
Committee Member Stratton noted that 62 percent of residents are in favor and that this
has been a democratic process.
Council Member Petros opened public comments.
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Lesley Miller expressed concern that the proposal will not work as it is being piecemealed
with the proposed shuttle program. She further added that the Peninsula is a single unit
and should be treated as such. Lastly, she reported there are not enough parking meters
near ExplorOcean and noted that the area is dirty.
Howard Hall reported that he had previously recommended stopping the RP3 boundary at
Medina Way and commented on concerns related to phasing the project. He spoke in
opposition to impacting eastern Balboa Peninsula and suggested that if blocks beyond
Medina Way are included, then some areas near Adams Street should be excluded from
the program.
W.R. Dildine commented on the length of time this item has been considered and
suggested moving forward with it and presenting it to City Council. He addressed spill
over into other neighborhoods and encouraged BVAC to give the project a chance.
Jim Mosher referenced his written comments, the maps, and related statistics in the staff
report. He addressed phases and alternatives and expressed concerns that Council will
have difficulty in determining whether there is sufficient support to move forward with the
plans. Additionally, he suggested a scientific and objective method that could be used to
clarify the issue when it is presented to Council.
Council Member Petros closed public comments.
Council Member Petros stated that if and when this matter is presented to Council, and if
Mr. Mosher has presented a mathematical tool that will help in decision-making, he would
like it to be considered. He referenced Mr. Hall's comments and noted that his recitation
on Medina Way has not fallen on deaf ears. He stated that he believes that the intent of
the plan is to prevent spill over from commercial operations impacting adjacent residential
neighborhoods.
Action: Committee Member Stratton moved to forward Map 1 to Council for consideration
with the potential of a Phase 2, which would go to the west, and Committee Member
Oakes seconded the motion. Committee Member Rodheim stated he would prefer Map
2. The motion carried, 3 — 1 with Committee Member Rodheim voting "No," and Mayor
Pro Tem Dixon, Committee Member Dove, and Committee Member Pollack, absent.
3. SHUTTLE UPDATE (ATTACHMENT 3)
Recommended Action: Receive update and provide direction, as needed.
Deputy Community Development Director Wisneski provided an update on the shuttle
program, including the costs, the number of vehicles, securing parking lots, the need to
work with Hoag Hospital, the possibility of funding through an Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) grant, and next steps, and she requested direction from
the Committee.
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Council Member Petros expressed concerns regarding the suggested parking locations,
requested that the City lot on Superior Avenue be considered, and emphasized the
benefit of a pilot program.
It was noted that the Superior Avenue lot is being reviewed by the Recreation and Senior
Services Department due to use of the lot as parking for programming of Sunset Ridge
Park.
Discussion followed regarding consideration of Banning Ranch by the Coastal
Commission, unknown outcomes of that project with regard to potential additional parking
provided, and moving the matter forward. Discussion continued regarding steps to move
the item forward and possibilities to lease or sub-lease various properties for parking in
the City.
Community Development Director Brandt commented on possibilities and alternatives
moving forward.
Mayor Pro Tem Dixon suggested contacting Newport Beach & Company to gain a better
perspective on marketing the shuttle program.
Council Member Petros opened public comments.
Jim Mosher requested clarification of the route maps.
Council Member Petros clarified the concept and addressed possibilities relative to the
schedule and stops along the way.
Lesley Miller commented on the need to take a holistic approach with respect to the RP3
and any shuttle program. She added that being able to present everything together as a
single project would help build the case for the City's application to the Coastal
Commission. Lastly, she expressed support for the shuttle program.
Council Member Petros closed public comments.
4. SUSTAINABLE TOURISM (ATTACHMENT 4)
Recommended Action: Informational item only. No action required.
Deputy Community Development Director Wisneski presented an article for the
Committee's review and reported that staff will work with the Balboa Village Merchants
Association (BVMA) to evaluate the concept of an open-air market.
Regarding the Gateway sign, Committee Member Rodheim reported that the BVMA
requests a delay in the matter until Balboa Village realizes some of the improvements
discussed relative to Balboa Theater and ExplorOcean. He added there is no urgency on
the sign and will work with Mayor Pro Tem Dixon to determine the appropriate name for
the area.
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Council Member Petros opened public comments.
Jim Mosher provided comments regarding the article presented.
Committee Member Rodheim expressed that if the area is redeveloped for residents
primarily, tourists will follow. He expressed interest in revitalization of the Balboa Theater
as an amenity for the residents of the area.
Council Member Petros closed public comments.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
Lesley Miller commented on the need to clean and install lighting at Balboa Village.
V. ADJOURNMENT (Meeting End Time: 5:30 p.m.)
The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Next Meeting Date: October 14, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
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