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Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - 3:30 PM
Balboa Village Advisory Committee Members:
Diane Dixon, Council Member (Chair)
Brad Avery, Council Member
Gloria Oakes, Balboa Peninsula Point Association
Marcel Ford, Balboa Village Merchants Association
Grace Dove, Central Newport Beach Community Association
Colleen D'Aluisio, OceanQuest Representative
Jim Stratton, At -Large Representative
Staff Members:
Seimone Jurjis, Community Development Director
Dave Webb, Public Works Director
Jim Campbell, Deputy Community Development Director
Tony Brine, City Traffic Engineer
Mike Sinacori, Assistant City Engineer
Benjamin Zdeba, Associate Planner
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NOTICE REGARDING PRESENTATIONS REQUIRING USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT
Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Newport Beach's equipment must be submitted to the Community
Development Department 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS (comments limited to 3 minutes)
III. ITEMS FOR REVIEW
1. MINUTES OF JULY 17, 2019 (ATTACHMENT 1)
Recommended Action: Approve July 17, 2019 Minutes.
2. PALM STREET PARKING STRUCTURE CONCEPT PRESENTATION
Recommended Action: No Action Required.
3. PRIORITIES AND POTENTIAL FUTURE INITIATIVES (ATTACHMENT 2)
Recommended Action: Discuss the current priorities of BVAC, as well as
any potential future initiatives. If there is a sense that the BVAC work
program is largely complete, then consider sunsetting the Committee in
advance of its December 31, 2020 term expiration.
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IV. ADJOURNMENT (Meeting End Time: 5:00 p.m.)
Next Meeting Date: November 20, 2019, at 4 p.m. in the Bay Island Room at
Marina Park.
Please refer to http://www.newportbeachca.gov/bvac for additional
information regarding the Balboa Village Advisory Committee.
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Attachment 1
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
BALBOA VILLAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
Marina Park — 1600 West Balboa Boulevard
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 — 4:00 p.m.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chair Dixon called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.
The following persons were in attendance:
Balboa Village Advisory Committee Members:
Diane Dixon, Council Member (Chair)
Gloria Oakes, Balboa Peninsula Point Association
Grace Dove, Central Newport Beach Community Association
Colleen D'Aluisio, OceanQuest Representative
Jim Stratton, At -Large Representative (arrived at 4:05 p.m.)
Staff Members:
Community Development Director Seimone Jurjis
Deputy Community Development Director Jim Campbell
Mike Sinacori, Assistant City Engineer
Tony Brine, City Traffic Engineer
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questioned whether the new crosswalk style on Balboa Island should be used in the Village. City Traffic
Engineer Tony Brine advised that he forwarded Mr. Ouzounian's email to the junior guards, who indicated
they would address the issue. Staff observed the crossing guards via camera the following day and found
no issues. Assistant City Engineer Mike Sinacori advised that the Balboa Island crosswalk is the first of its
kind in the City, but it could be used in the Village.
Chair Dixon noted City Traffic Engineer Brine accomplished, almost overnight, the striping of a new
crosswalk on Palm Street at the ferry.
Associate Planner Ben Zdeba provided pamphlets regarding the trolley and swag bags for meeting
attendees.
Kelly Carlson related that customers informed her that an individual in the trolley parking lot had been
assisting motorists with parking. The customers assumed the individual was a trolley employee, but the
individual had nothing to identify himself as a trolley employee. Chair Dixon reported the trolley employees
wear matching clothing, but they do not have name badges.
Chair Dixon and Ms. Carlson shared positive comments regarding the trolley.
W.R. DCldine requested an update regarding the Balboa Theater. At the Mithrush building, work got
underway, but has since stopped. Community Development Director Seimone Jurjis advised that the
developer is preparing construction documents. An application may be submitted to the City by the end of
the year. If all goes well, the City may issue a permit in early 2020.
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III. ITEMS FOR REVIEW
MINUTES OF MAY 15, 2019
Recommended Action: Approve May 15, 2019 Minutes
MOTION: A motion was made by Committee Member Dove, seconded by Committee Member Oakes, to
approve the minutes of the May 15, 2019 meeting as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
WAYFINDING SIGNAGE UPDATE
Recommended Action: No Action Required
City Traffic Engineer Brine reported five wayfinding signs and four kiosks will be installed in Balboa Village.
The signs will be royal blue with the Balboa Village logo and simple messages and arrows. This should be
the final Committee review of signage if everyone is happy with the approach, signs, locations, and kiosks.
The wayfinding signage will probably be installed in the fall.
In response to questions, City Traffic Engineer Brine indicated the kiosk maps will have a "you are here"
point. The kiosk signs will be as damage- and graffiti -proof as possible. The budget will cover duplicate
signage to replace damaged signs as needed. The kiosks are not double -sided. The gray box on the side
of the kiosk will hold brochures. The arrow pointing north is located in the bottom right corner of the map.
The Committee has not discussed printing the signage in different languages, but it is a visual map rather
than written directions. Street lighting is sufficient to illuminate the signage. Extraneous signage will be
removed.
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Chair Dixon recommended enlarging the Village portion of the map and including an arrow pointing toward
Balboa Island.
Mr. Ouzounian noted blue street signs are missing on Palm and Washington.
By acclamation, the Committee approved the proposed wayfinding signage.
MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX REVIEW
Recommended Action: No Action Required
Associate Planner Zdeba reported all items in the matrix have been addressed with the exception of the
three items that were eliminated.
In reply to questions, Associate Planner Zdeba advised that $60,000 in uncommitted funding remains in
the commercial facade improvement program. Some applications for part of the $60,000 have been
submitted, but they are not complete. More than $100,000 has been expended for facade improvements.
The improvements help to further the theme for Balboa Village as eclectic nautical. Community
Development Director Jurjis indicated staff could advertise the facade improvement program again.
Historically, the City of Newport Beach has adopted design guidelines rather than strict design standards.
Through the General Plan Update process, the community can indicate its preference for design standards.
Deputy Community Development Director Campbell added that design guidelines are applicable to Balboa
Village. If a proposed project is antithetical to the design guidelines, staff will not support the project. The
parking pricing strategies were changed in 2016. The City Council adopted the parking management plan
through a Code Amendment for Balboa Village, but the plan is pending before the Coastal Commission.
The Coastal Commission recently indicated a decision will be made in approximately a year. Staff can
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waive parking requirements under a Coastal Development Permit, but staff has received only one inquiry
in the prior four years regarding a waiver. An employee parking permit program has been implemented.
Associate Planner Zdeba informed the Committee that staff responds to inquiries from prospective tenants,
as tenant attraction is not a formal program. The Balboa Village Merchants Association is working on
special events. Assistant City Engineer Sinacori related that a few things remain to complete in the
streetscape project.
Ms. Carlson commented that the Balboa Village Merchants Association has one special event, decorating
for Christmas. She expressed concern that Main Street is dirty, and goods spill from the shops along Main
Street. The Committee has made progress in improving Balboa Village, but small pockets of dirt remain.
People have trampled the new plants. RV parking remains a problem.
Committee Member Dove remarked that parking requirements have long prevented developers from
demolishing existing buildings to construct new ones. On the other hand, changing the character of Balboa
Village through new construction may not be desirable either.
Committee Member Stratton related that he will likely support sunsetting the Balboa Village Advisory
Committee as most of the strategic items are complete. He was pleased with the improvements made in
the last five years.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting Date: August 21, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the Bay Island Room at Marina Park
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Attachment 2
Balboa Village Implementation Matrix
Updated 1011012019
Recommended Strategy
Current Status
Economic Development
1. Develop and implement Commercial Facade Improvement
Program.
Develop program criteria and application; identify funding sources; obtain City Council
approval; outreach to property owners; administer program.
Program established and in process. 26 agreements. Approximately $60,000
uncommitted remaining.
2. Develop and implement Targeted Tenant Attraction
Program.
Identify key tenants; develop incentive program tailored for those tenants; obtain City
Council approval of program and funding; outreach to owners and brokers to secure tenants.
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3. Support new cultural facilities ( orOce Balbo
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Ongoing, regular communication entities toide s an pp u iesassistance
in completing planning d lopme p ation(s
with the Planning Division.
4. Develop special events initiative.
In conjunction with Parks and Recreation Department, refine project scope and select
consultant/promoter to prepare program and identify funding opportunities.
Complete. Implemented by Balboa Village Merchants Association.
S. Develop operating budget and implementation strategy for
RV parking during non -peak season.
Program to include public outreach and explore requirements from Coastal Commission.
Eliminated from priority list.
6. Consider development of Palm Street parking lot for mixed- used project.
As appropriate, obtain City Council approval to proceed with solicitation of a developer for
the property.
Eliminated from priority list.
7. Allocate additional funding to Balboa Village BID.
Develop marketing strategies with input from BID and visit
Newport Beach; and monitor implementation.
Complete.
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8. Modify boundaries of Balboa Village BID to delete area from
Adams to Coronado Streets.
Requires ordinance to be approved by City Council.
Complete.
Parking
1. Remove time limits for all metered spaces; implement demand based pricing for all
public parking.
Determine appropriate pricing limits for Ordinance adoption by City Council required.
Amendment of existing contract
with CPS (meter enforcement) required. Ongoing monitoring required to ensure rates are
appropriate.
Complete.
2. Establish a commercial parking benefits district to create permanent, ongoing revenue
Complete.
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Eliminated from priority list.
4. Establish employee parking permit program.
Complete.
Survey all businesses, develop program, program approval requires City Council approval of a
Resolution.
5. Develop coordinated wayfinding sign program.
Design complete. Pending implementation.
Retain designer, prepare sign program, obtain City Council approval of conceptual plan.
6. Identify and implement targeted improvements to bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
Complete.
Retain designer, prepare plans for identified improvements, perform outreach to community,
obtain City Council approval of plans, obtain CDP.
Planning/Zoning
1. Eliminate parking requirements for new commercial development and intensification of
Pending Coastal Commission approval.
use applications.
Incorporate within Local Coastal Plan.
2. Eliminate in -lieu parking fee permanently, including current payees.
Complete.
City Council adoption of ordinance is required. Should be implemented with other parking
management strategies.
3. Evaluate changes to determine impact on new investment in Balboa Village.
Ongoing effort.
Determine and measure applicable benchmarks prior to actions. Measure and compare
benchmarks on a periodic basis.
4. Pursue adoption of Local Coastal Plan.
Complete.
Prepare draft Implementation Plan (IP), public outreach, Planning Commission review, City
Council adoption of IP by Ordinance, Certification by Coastal Commission required, City
Council considers and potentially ad Com n sugg d mod atE.LED
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5. Continue focused code enforceme
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Public Streetscape
1. Develop conceptual streetscape and public signage plan.
Design complete. Pending implementation.
Staff to evaluate areas for improvement prior to directing preparation of plans for signage or
street scape improvements. Consider consistency with existing wayfinding program. Include
Boardwalk in plan.
2. Assume maintenance of boardwalk area.
Ongoing effort.
Gain acceptance from property owners. Maintenance would include steamcleaning sidewalk
installation of new furniture upon completion of streetscape plan.
Administrative Recommendation
1. Create a governance structure to ensure implementation plan recommendations are
Complete. Balboa Village Advisory Committee fulfills this function.
executed in a timely fashion
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