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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200219_Agenda PacketCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH BALBOA VILLAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA Marina Park - 1600 West Balboa Boulevard - Little Balboa Island Room (2nd Floor) Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 4:00 PM Balboa Village Advisory Committee Members: Diane Dixon, Council Member (Chair) Brad Avery, Council Member Gloria Oakes, Balboa Peninsula Point Association Kelly Carlson, Balboa Village Merchants Association Grace Dove, Central Newport Beach Community Association Colleen D'Aluisio, OceanQuest Representative Jim Stratton, At-Large Representative Staff Members: Grace K. Leung, City Manager 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 The Balboa Village Advisory Committee meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Balboa Village Advisory Committee agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Committee and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Balboa Village Advisory Committee. The Chair may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact Jim Campbell, Deputy Community Development Director, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at (949) 644-3200 or jcampbell@newportbeachca.gov. 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 - 4 p.m. II.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Public comments are invited on agenda and non-agenda items generally considered to be within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the record. The Committee has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers’ time limit on agenda or non-agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode. III.ITEMS FOR REVIEW MINUTES OF JULY 17, 2019 (ATTACHMENT 1)a. Recommended Action: Approve July 17, 2019 Minutes. MINUTES OF JULY 17, 2019 February 19, 2020 Page 2 Balboa Village Advisory Committee Meeting OceanQuest Presentationb. No action required. General Updates i.Wayfinding Signage ii.Balboa Theater Update iii.Construction Updates c. No action required. Priorities and Future Initiatives (Attachment 2)d. 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. Balboa Village Implementation Matrix IV.ADJOURNMENT Next meeting: March 18, 2020, at 4 p.m. in the Bay Island Room at Marina Park 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 Benjamin Zdeba, Associate Planner II.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Brian Ouzounian reported the junior guards stopped traffic on Balboa Boulevard while the light was green, so that children could cross the street. He appreciated staff's rapid response to his email. Mr. Ouzounian 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. Dildine 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. BVAC February 20, 2020 Attachment 1 Balboa Village Advisory Committee July 17, 2019 Draft Minutes Page 2 III. ITEMS FOR REVIEW 1. 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. 2. 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. Committee Member Stratton suggested replacing the signs will be easy and low cost. Deputy Community Development Director Jim Campbell remarked that the map of Balboa Village is off- center, such that too much of the residential neighborhood is depicted. The map doesn't show the B Street lot. 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. 3. 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 façade 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 Balboa Village Advisory Committee July 17, 2019 Draft Minutes Page 3 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 The meeting ended at 5:11 p.m. INTENTIONALLY BLANK PAGE Recommended Strategy Current Status 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. Ongoing effort. Not a formal program. 3. Support new cultural facilities (ExplorOcean/Balboa Theater). Ongoing, regular communication with entities to identify needs and opportunities; offer assistance in completing planning development application(s). Ongoing effort. Renovation of Balboa Theater in process 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. 5. 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. Economic Development Balboa Village Implementation Matrix Updated 10/10/2019 BVAC February 20, 2020 Attachment 2 8. Modify boundaries of Balboa Village BID to delete area from Adams to Coronado Streets. Requires ordinance to be approved by City Council.Complete. 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 source. Complete. 3. Establish a residential parking permit program. Program development will require public participation and adoption of an ordinance by City Council. Additional surveys may be required by Coastal Commission to justify need and verify the program would not impact Coastal access. A Coastal Development Permit will also be required. Eliminated from priority list. 4. Establish employee parking permit program. Survey all businesses, develop program, program approval requires City Council approval of a Resolution. Complete. 5. Develop coordinated wayfinding sign program. Retain designer, prepare sign program, obtain City Council approval of conceptual plan. Design complete. Pending implementation. 6. Identify and implement targeted improvements to bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Retain designer, prepare plans for identified improvements, perform outreach to community, obtain City Council approval of plans, obtain CDP. Complete. Parking 1. Eliminate parking requirements for new commercial development and intensification of use applications. Incorporate within Local Coastal Plan. Pending Coastal Commission approval. 2. Eliminate in-lieu parking fee permanently, including current payees. City Council adoption of ordinance is required. Should be implemented with other parking management strategies. Complete. 3. Evaluate changes to determine impact on new investment in Balboa Village. Determine and measure applicable benchmarks prior to actions. Measure and compare benchmarks on a periodic basis. Ongoing effort. 4. Pursue adoption of Local Coastal Plan. 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 adopts Coastal Commission suggested modifications (if any). Complete. 5. Continue focused code enforcement efforts.Ongoing effort. 1. Develop conceptual streetscape and public signage plan. 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. Design complete. Pending implementation. 2. Assume maintenance of boardwalk area. Gain acceptance from property owners. Maintenance would include steamcleaning sidewalk installation of new furniture upon completion of streetscape plan. Ongoing effort. 1. Create a governance structure to ensure implementation plan recommendations are executed in a timely fashion Complete. Balboa Village Advisory Committee fulfills this function. Administrative Recommendation Planning/Zoning Public Streetscape