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September 8, 2009
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes
City Council Study Session
August 11, 2009 — 3:00 p.m.
I. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Henn, Council Member ansky, Mayor Pro Tem Curry, Mayor
Selich, Council Member Webb
Excused: Council Member Gardner, Council her D
II. CURRENT BU_ S
1. CLARIFICATION OF ITE ON CONSENT C DAR.
Council Member Webb rec ded continuing Item 18 ale of City -Owned
Property).
Regarding Item 19 scheduled Va on the Building Fire Board of Appeals),
Mayor Selich recd appointin until Members Webb, Daigle, and
Gardner to serve on t Ad ointme Committee.
2. CENTRAL COUNTY RAID STMENT STUDY.
qcy y Transpo n Authority (OCTA) Manager of Corridor Studies
d a Power • nt presentation to discuss the parameters of the study
ose and goal the study, being a Locally Preferred Strategy (LPS);
sory Commit , Technical Working Group, and Stakeholder Working
native trategies, which include Strategies A through E;
end t reeway (Strategy A and B); and study and project
In res se to until questions, Ms. Warren discussed details of Strategy B
(Nees M -2), a 'ng an additional lane to the 55 Freeway between the 22
Freeway and the 405 Freeway, local transit projects, better connections to
Metro ' , and the 19th Street Bridge project. She also clarified that the extension
of the 5 way is part of Strategy C, and that Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa
ve cerns regarding the 19th Street Bridge as part of Strategy B. She stated
t and
to have more information to present to Council by the end of October,
an be wrapping up the LPS to present to Council by Spring 2010.
3. CHANGES TO NBMC 11.08.010 (OBSTRUCTIONS ON PUBLIC BEACHES
PROHIBITED) AND NBMC 11.08.020 (USE OF CONCEALING UMBRELLAS
PROHIBITED) (continued from 5126109).
Police Captain Johnson discussed components of the revised ordinance, .including
limiting, the size of the structures to 10' x 10' with a total square footage of 100
feet; limiting the number of side panels to, two to allow.for more visibility; comparing
the drdinance'to those in surrounding1'cidba; requiring awnings to be removed if
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they prohibit Lifeguard visibility; leaving a right -of -way for emergency vehicles;
community feedback supporting less side panels; staff feedback suggesting
exceptions for City events; and requesting direction from the Fire Department on
the proximity of devices to fire rings.
On behalf of Council Member Gardner, Council Member Henn suggested the need
for a defined separation between the units, and that the size limitation should be
smaller than 10'x10', similar to the size limitations in Laguna Beach's ordinance.
Council discussed 10'x10' versus 6'x6' easy -ups ' d believed that a 10'x10' unit
would be appropriate with a 6 -foot separation betvi&n each unit.
Kathy Hamilton thanked Police Captain Jo n and City Attorney Hunt for their
support. She utilized photographs to sh density at Big Corona Beach, and
expressed support for one -sided uni nd for nning the use of tents. She
explained that the Laguna Beach o i ance only s a one -pole unit of no more
than 6 feet in diameter and a ressed support the City to follow this
methodology.
Karen James spok regards to a ter she wrote to Council on June 6th which
advocated for umb only, and sta that umbrellas are inexpensive, look nice,
and do not block visi
Mayor Pro Tem C Counei bar nn, and Mayor Selich expressed
support for allowing on sided ts. Member Henn requested more
n egarding La each's o ce and purchase availability of 6x6'
a also state t he felt it was appropriate to allow exceptions for City
ested cl ' the ordinance to not allow multiple one -sided units to
o create a mul sided enclosure.
Joan Coleman expressed rn out the lack of visib' t Big Corona and
agreed with the suggestion to llow one -sided units.
4..,,,.mXEP G FEASIBILITY FOR OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION
Indep ent sultant Myerson referenced his report that advised the City on
meth dap ches for appraising the Banning Ranch. property, discussed the
selectio rocess ngage an appraisal firm to assess the fair market value of the
property nd assisted the City in identifying potential sources of conservation funds
for pose' le acquisition of the property and to assess the feasibility of such an
nse to Council questions, Independent Consultant Myerson clarified that the
co etc acquisition is for 400 acres, discussed the potential for creative solutions
during the review process in regards to available funding, stated that Proposition 84
has allocations for funding this type of acquisition, and discussed his attempts to get
a response from the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
Steve Ray, Executive Director of the Banning Ranch Conservancy (BRC ), expressed
support for retaining the services of Independent Consultant IJ(yerson, discussed
.opportunities for utilizing several sources of funding, and noted BR,C's collaboration
.with the Environmental Oversight Committee (OCTA ). He also discussed the goal
of BRC to preserve all. 400 acres, which will require cooperation from property
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owners and local support, clarified what the "free land" will be used for, and
discussed the habitat value of the land.
Rosemary Steinbrecher requested clarification on further expenses regarding
the development of the open space.
Assistant City Manager Wood recommended keeping Independent Consultant
Myerson available to help staff come up with creative solutions. She also clarified
situations where property owners would or would not be reimbursed for the cost of
cleanup.
Jan Vandersloot discussed ^ulh gical value the property and how the habitat
value has been taken awse of m ing, suggested that the City utilize
organizations such as Trublic L e American Land Conservancy to
acquire the land, discussee P of Lo each and Los Angeles could be
utilized, noted the major tention r ing the Burrowing Owl, and
suggested more than one ca used for the pr Kevin Nelson requested tc' ow as much time required to work out
funding for the property, on the ecological valu d aesthetics of the
land, and suggested slowinn developing the last develo able area.
Rosansky ccVmented that Council would be open to opportunities
111111 supported the process of moving forward:
TO TITL 19, "SUBDIVISIONS", OF THE NEWPORT BEACH
QDE (PA2009 -087).
Directolupo utilized a PowerPoint presentation to discuss proposed
process changes, tentative parcel maps, lot merger applications,
y and voluntary lot mergers, development across lot lines, lot line
ts, General Plan Policies, Coastal Land Use Plan Policies, and City
Co Member Rosansky suggested exploring what typical setbacks are on the
Pe ula and recommended that the Public Works Department weigh -in on utility
issues regarding lots that are being reoriented.
Council Member Henn stated
situations on the Peninsula,
-- encouraging of revitalization.
that the current zoning code is inapplicable to many
and reiterated the need to be resident - friendly and
Mayor Selich noted that this might be a one -size- fits -all. approach, suggested dealing
with older and newer areas of the City differently, and recommended updating the
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Council Policy regarding alley access and curb cuts to make it consistent with the
General Plan if needed.
Council expressed concern regarding lot line adjustments with alley access, setback
requirements, neighborhood uniformity, curb cuts and curb cut exceptions, and
discussed the need for consistency with the General Plan.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
IV. ADJOURNMENT - 5:09 p.m
The agenda for the Study Session was posted on
City Hall Bulletin Board located outside
Administration Building.
[gust 5, 2009, at 3:45 p.m on the
the City of Newport Beach
Secretary
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
August 11, 2009 — 7:00 p.m.
I. STUDY SESSION - 3:00 p.m.
II. CLOSED SESSION - 5:15 p.m.
A. Conference With L -al Counsel - i tin 'ti atio _ " Government Code
§54956.9(a)Z Four matters:
IBC Litigation Matters: Four ters, arising out o e IBC Litigation against
the City of Irvine:
* Newport Beach�lTust City of Irvine (Martin S el), Orange County
Superior Court Case No. 07 1264
* Newport ustin v. of Irvine (2851 Alton), Orange County
Superior Court a 07 126
* Newport Beac rratin of I e (HCG), Orange County Superior
Court, Case No. 30 008-00 5- ' -CXC
nRegu art Beac in v. City of Irvine (Accessory Retail Business
tions), Or C ounty Superior Court Case No. 30- 2009. 00264696
Puee Performan . F,valuatinn tGnvernment Cade 864957(h)(I)l:
session to consider the appointment, employment,
or dismissal of one public employee(s).
Titles: Cl Mana and City Attorney
atiation of litigation against Red Bluff, LLC, for imposition of a receiver in
ng its property at the corner of Dover and PCH into compliance with City
and to abate nuisances.
D. Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Government Code § 54956 8
Property: Jamboree Road Widening Right of Way at and around SR 73 Overcrossing.
City Negotiator. Ray Armstrong of Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Dave Webb
III. RECESS -
TV. RECONVENED AT 7 -on EX FOR REGULAR MEETIN(`
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V. ROLL_CtLLL
Present: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Curry, May
Selich, Council Member Webb
Excused: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Daigle
VI. CLOSED SESSION REPORT -None
VII. PLEDGE OF ALLE _IANCE - Council Member Webb
VIIL INVOCATION - Mayor Pro Tern Curry
DL PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Cultural Arts Grants and S of s Report - Robyn Grant, City
Arts Commission Chair, provided CouncVwit a State of Arts Annual Report for 2008-
2009 and with help from Mayor Selich, warded the 2 00 09 Cultural Arts Grants to
Baroque Music Festival, Festival Ballet , wport Beach Festival, Newport Beach
Public library Foundation, Newport H - "or Na cal Museum, Ora ounty Museum of Art,
Pacific Symphony, South Coast Reper Th r, and Southland Oper
Presentation of Plaques to Outgoing d and Commission Members - Mayor Selich
presented plaques to Bert Ca n, Kirwan ller, and Seymour Beek.
X. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
XI. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNC R IT S WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTU OR LDISCUSSION. ACTION OR
REPORT (NO US IO
Council Me er We displayed p tos ofart in San Diego and announced that he would
like the Ci mission to w with the Civic Center landscape architect, compile
information, a resentation Council in October or November regarding a program
to dis in ivi rk.
mi. N NT N
A. READ OF T S/ORD N CBS AND RESOLUTIONS
1. UTES F THE REGULAR MEETING AND ADJOURNED
R ULAR MEETING OF JULY 28, 2009.[100-2009] Waive reading of
su ect minutes, approve as amended and order filed.
2. ING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. Waive reading in full
f all ordinances and resolutions under consideration, and direct City Clerk to
read by title only_
B. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
3. TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX (TOT)/VISITOR SERVICE FEE (VSF)
ORDINANCE UPDATE: THE PAYMENT OF TAX AND FEES PRIOR TO
SEEKING JUDICIAL REVIEW. j100 -20091 Introduce Ordinance No. 2009 -
17 amending Chapters 3.16 and 3.28 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code
relating to the payment of Uniform Transient Occupancy Taxes (UTOTa) and
Visitor Service Fees (VSFa) prior to seeking judicial review, and pass to second
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reading on September 8, 2009.
C. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
4. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 1.12.020 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS. [100 -20091 Adopt Ordinance
No. 2009 -16 which gives the power to issue citations to the Code and Water
Quality Enforcement Manager and any staff he /she designates.
D. RESOLUTIONFOR ADOPTION
E.
5. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE BIG ANYON CREEK RESTORATION
PROJECT AND ADOPTION THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION. [100 -2009] a) rc the Big Canyon Restoration Project;
and b) adopt Resolution No. 2OPF59, ad g a revised Mitigated Negative
Declaration.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEME S
6. COMMUNITY YO C ER REHABILITA - COMPLETION
AND ACCEPTANCE 9). [381100 -2009] a) Aocep the completed work;
b) authorize the City Clerk e a Notice of Completion; c) authorize the City
Clerk to rele a the Labor atl4l.Material8 Bond 35 days after the Notice of
Completion n recorded ccordance with applicable portions of the
Civil Code; a ase the ul Performance Bond one year after
Council accepts
7. COMMUNITY UTH KING LOT IMPROVEMENTS -
LETION CEPTAN (C4132). [381100 -20091 a) Accept the
comp ted work; b) horize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion; c)
autho ' the City C k to release the Labor and Materials Bond 35 days after
the tice of Comple ' n has been recorded in accordance with applicable
ie Civil ; and d) release the Faithful Performance Bond one
ye fter ce.
8. O TY YOUTH CENTER (CYC) ROOF REHABILITATION -
ARD CONTRACT (C4195).138/100-20091 a) Approve the project
pl s and cations; b) award the contract (C -4195) to Western States
g Syste s, Inc. (Western States) for the total bid price of $74,650, and
au orize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract; and c) establish
an mount of $11,200 (15 %) to cover the cost of unforeseen work.
9. BONA DEL MAR STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT -
ARD OF CONTRACT (C-4090).188110040091 a) Approve the project
drawings and specifications; b) award the contract (C -4090) to Macadee
Electric Construction for the total bid price of $165,669, and authorize the
Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract; e), establish an amount of
$17,000 to cover the cost of unforeseen work; and d) approve a budget
amendment (IOBA -007) recognizing an additional contribution of $2,787 from
the Corona del Mar Business Improvement District and appropriating $2,787
from Account No. 7251- C2202001, which together with the original
appropriation of $100,000 represents 50 percent of the proposed design and
construction costa for the project.
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10. NEWPORT BEACH CIVIC CENTER - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT
NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HALL &
FOREMAN, .INC. FOR SURVEY SERVICES (C4175). [381100 -20091
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Hall &
Foreman, Inc, to provide supplemental survey and consulting services at a not
to exceed price of $46,150, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the Amendment.
11. VIA LIDO, VIA ANTIBES, VIA OPORTO & VIA MALAGA STREET
REHABILITATION - AWARD OF CONT CT (C-4096).[38110040091 a)
Approve the project plans and specifcatio , b) award the contract (C -4096) to
All American Asphalt for the total bi rice of $575,575, and authorize the
Mayor and the City Clerk to execute ntract; and c) establish an amount of
$57,558 (10 %) to cover the cost of re work.
13. APPROVAL OF AMENT
AGREEMENT WITH W.
OF AMENDMENT NO
20091 a) Approve
W. A. Rasic Company,
authorize the Mayor and
Amendment No. 3 to Prc
for on-call unksground
City Clerk to eIRMIkAhe
utility
PVT NO. 2 T ROFESSIONAL SERVICES
IC COMMA INC. AND APPROVAL
IKE KILBRI TD. (C-3994).[38/100-
0. 2 to Professional ces Agreement with
on -call underground utih repair services, and
Jlerk to execute the Amendment; and b) approve
al Services Agreement with Mike Kilbride, Ltd
air services, and authorize the Mayor and
14. APPROVAL O ON -C EPAI ERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
R.A REED ELE TRIC
RS FOR AT
2009] App
c fo p
o " he
ME RANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE
'ALIFO ACQUISITION OF URBAN SEARCH AND
(USAR) T AILER AND EQUIPMENT (C-4889). 1281100 -20091
e Fire Chief to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the
of rnia for Acquisition of Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) trailer
C. FOR REPAIR OF ELECTRIC
WEL AND PUMP STATIONS (C- 3888).
an on -call repair services agreement with R. A. Reed
pair of motors for water wells, booster pumps and pump
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
Company
and auth
16. T TE OF NEWPORT BANNERS - APPROVAL OF ENCROACHMENT
P MIT N2009 -0179. [100 -2009) a) Conditionally approve the request of the
N ort Beach Chamber of Commerce for the installation of 169 banners from
t 24, 2009, to September 22, 2009, for the annual Taste of Newport
tion will be along Westclifi Drive, Jamboree Road, MacArthur
Boulevard, Newport Boulevard, and Coast Highway); and b) waive City fees
associated with the banners and their install
ation.
Y ,/ ✓ I 5
17. REASSIGNMENT OF FUNDS FOR THE URBAN SEARCH AND
RESCUE (IISAR) VEHICLE. [100 -8009) a) Reallocate funds from the Fire
Department Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) fund to convert spare Fire
Engine No. 2418 to accommodate tools and equipment obtained through the
Urban Area
Security Initiative grant; and b) approve a budget .amendment
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XIII.
(10BA -008) reallocating $84,990 from account 7011- C2320715 to account
23209300.
18. SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY IN FRONT OF 412 CARNATION
AVENUE. [73/100 -2009) Continue to a future meeting.
19. UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF
APPEALS. [100 -2009] a) Declare a vacancy on the Building and Fire Board of
Appeals due to the resignation of Paul Root effective July 30, 2009; b) confirm
the Mayor's appointment of Council Membe ebb, Council Member Gardner,
and Council Member Daigle to serve on Ad Hoc Appointments Committee;
and c) direct the City Clerk to post publish a Special Vacancy Notice
requesting that applications be subm by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27,
2009, and schedule the submis ' o e nominations to the Council on
September 8, 2009 with the fin appoint to be made on September 22,
2009.
20. APPOINTMENTS T THE SPECIAL VENTS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE. [100 91 Confirm the May appointment of the
following individuals ecial Events Advisory Co ittee: Kim Severini,
Jim Donnell, Janis Din 'e, Marshall Topping, Kirwan Rockefeller, Laura
Davis, and Judy Brower; a b) confirm the Mayor's appointment of Laura
Davis as ChAwrson.
S28. PROPOSED C NIA RONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
GUIDELINES E RE ED TO GREENHOUSE GAS
EMISSIONS. [1 -20091 th comments from the Task Force on
Developme ; an ) autho the Mayor to send a letter submitting
tty mments to California Natural Resources Agency regarding the
prop ed amendme the CEQA Guidelines.
Mot' n b o T Cur ded b Council Member Ros sk to approve
the Consent Ca r the i removed (12); and noting the continuance of Item 18,
a ' tm of Cot ers Webb, Gardner, and Daigle to the Ad Hoc
pointmen mmt (Item 19).
The motion carri by the g roll call vote:
Mayor P Tem C Council Member Webb, Mayor Selich, Council Member
Rosansky ouncil Member Henn
Abse Council M her Gardner, Council Member Daigle
12. TRAIWIC SIGNAL MODERNIZATION - WEST NEWPORT (PHASE 4) AND
BALBOA PENINSULA (PHASE 7) DESIGN - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ITERIS, INC. (C-3921).1881100-20091
Council Member Henn stated that he is pleased that the project is moving forward, but
expressed concern that the scope of work does not include the traffic lights at Finley
and Via Lido. He requested to have design work for the two traffic lights added to the
scope of work and when the Pacific Coast Highway Relinquishment Bill passes, the City
can proceed with updating the streetlights without delay.
Public Works Director Badum confirmed that the.scope of work can be amended to
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include those two lights.
In response to Council Member Rosansky's question, Assistant City Manager
Kiff stated that the Bill is still pending and indicated that he does not perceive 'a
problem.
Motion by .Council . Member- Henn, seconded by -. Council, Membgr Webb to
approve a Professional Services Agreement with an amendment to the scope of work to
include the traffic lights at Finley and Via Lido with Iteris, Inc. for design of Phases 4
and 7 of the Traffic Signal Modernization Project - We Newport and Balboa Peninsula
- at a contract price of $446,820, and authorize the kAyor and City Clerk to execute the
Agreement.
The motion carried by the following roll
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Cou `Member
Mayor Selich, Council Mem ebb
ner ou
Absent: Council Member Gardn ' ember Daigle
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XV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Pro Tem Curry,
- None
21. COST RECOVERY INANCE ( TER 3.86), FEE RESOLUTION AND
�. MASTER FEE SCHE 00 -20091
City Manager Bludau re uested ite a continued so that recreation fee
changes can be added.
Mayo elic opened the is hearing. Hearing no testimony, he closed the
22. [100 -20091
Manager Kiff explained that the Council Policy Manual is updated
Council Member Henn noted that Council Policy F -28 was inadvertently attached as
Council Policy F-26.
Motion by Council Member Rosansky, seconded brMavor Pro Tem. Cur ry to
approve the proposed revisions to Council. Policies A -18, B -1, B -2, B -7, B -12, B -13, B -14,
F -1, F -3, F -6, F -7, F -8, F -12, F -16 and K -1, the deletion of Council Policies F -21 and F-
23, and the addition of Council Policy F428.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Curry,
Mayor Selich, Council Member Webb
Absent: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Daigle
XVI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jerry Russell expressed concern about the surveillance camera at Castaways Park. City
Manager Bludau reported that vandalism has occurred to the 111 Marine statue and noted that
the camera only captures activity around the monument.
Monica Venable, Community Alliance Network, pr ded Council with packets
and discussed their under -aged drinking prevention roject. She stated that they can
assist with hosting an under -aged drinking town ha eting, highlighted the information in
the packet, and thanked Council for their commitm to lie service.
W.R. Dildine commended the Public Works
and expressed concern about the meters a
invited Council Member Webb to atten
Department on August 31.
Karen Tringali, Corona del Mar
the Neighborhood Preparedness Exp
p.m. to 7 :30 p.m.
XVII. PLANNING COMMISSION
23. PLANNING COMMISSFON
Wrtment for work on Assessment Districts
encroachments i e public rights -of -way. He
et' he will be ha with the Public Works
its Association, invited veryone to attend
t Sherman Gardens on August 19 from '5:30
AW.1JST 6, 2009.1100 -20091
Plannn(Se ment Dir r po reportecKhat the Planning Commission selected
new bert Haw (Chair), Earl McDaniel (Vice- Chair), and Charles
U tary). He a reported t hat they received a presentation from John
Ma t housing cy
City Man?&er Blu reported that there will be an 8% loss to public agencies for
loaning m ey to State and noted that staffinitially recommended using the
Unapprop ted General Fund Operating Revenues account with hopes of getting the
money bac in three years with interest. 'He stated that a new program is being
plemen by California Communities, the League of California Cities, and the
CWornidState Association of Counties to provide a security program for
Pro IA loans to the State. The program is intended to replace 100% of the
fundsinned to the State by local agencies through the sale of bonds. The proceeds will
go back to the local governments by the end of November and, in return, California
Communities will have the authority to collect the local governments' future receivables
from the State. He stated that they should know more details by September 28 and
recommended that Council delay action for 30 to 45 days to allow time for details of the
program to be worked out.
Mayor Pro Tem Curry indicated that he had the opportunity to review the proposal
and stated that he is not ready to fully endorse it yet. He stated that he is more
concerned with the return of principal than the return on principal. He expressed
support for transferring .the repayment risk from the State to.bond holders and looks
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forward to reviewing the report when facts are clearer
Council Member Henn agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Curry and expressed support
for finding a reasonably economical method for the City to get the money back as soon
as possible and not depend on the State.
25. CIVIC _CENTER UPDATE - SIZE/ SCOPE /aQ-UARE.FOOTAGES. [100 -2009]
Assistant City Manager Kiff utilized a PowerPoint presentation that highlighted the
significant changes, floor plans, and layouts. He s d that there will be a public
design meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 6:00 p.m., at a location to be
determined. He discussed the library addit ' , City office building, Emergency
Operations Center (EOC), Council Chambers, munity room, and parking structure.
In response to Council Member Henn'
that the current proposal shows a 9 -
square foot building in the conce p
withstand a major disaster an ollow'
that the size of the propose OC
Council Member Henn expresse r
elements added between the time e
believed that this is the last oppor
Assistant City Man noted ad
indicated that once t . refined
estimates. He reported at t
the second meeting of N ember .
the excavation costs by $5 ilhon
their p and noted t t
it red he ng and air diti
cestions, Nthea y Manager Kiff stated
0 square foompared to the 98,000
la . He rephe EOC will have to
i researcCs by staff concluded
accommot of people needed.
n about the s and the nu mber of
design competition and the concept phase. He
ty to have a real impact on the elements.
nal opportunities for cost reduction and
t will be an opportunity to review cost
Lie p scheduled to come before Council at
state at the City is working on reducing
n tractors pick up the dirt and take it to
proposed r ed floor system is cost effective since
ph and ted that staff 'll explore
b ' of th EOC.
costs. He noted that the project is naturally
federal grant opportunities to assist with the
a all re bout the protection of the MacArthur Boulevard view
p a d h that reai a esires are not cut short.
Barry exp ed concern that the City is changing what was promised to the
residents elimin g the trellis, tot lot, restrooms, and green roof structure. He
believed th there is o need to expand the library and the other portion of the park at
this time. suggested that Council look at the project and live up to the promises
made to th sidents.
ony alentino expressed concern about the cost of the EOC, the number
of ce rooms, and the size of offices.
Assistant City Manager Kiff suggested that residents attend the public meeting on
September 30 to get their questions answered, see the latest lighting study, and observe
the moving simulation.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Curry's questions, Assistant City Manager Kiff discussed
why the trellis may be removed and explained why the EOC is being placed
underground.
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26. NEWPORT BEACH CIVIC CENTER PROJECT - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT
NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BOHLIN
CYWINSKI JACKSON FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES -
SCHEMATIC DESIGN AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT FOR EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) (C-4136).138/100-20091
City Manager Bludau stated that this is an amendment to the professional services
agreement for the design of the EOC.
Motion by council Member Rosansk sec e b Council Member Webb to
approve the use of Unappropriated General d Operation Reserves to mitigate the
loss of property tax revenues for the 2009 -1 1 ear due to the adoption of the State
Budget and the suspension of Propositio
The motion carried by the following call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem C ouncil ember Webb, May elich, Council Member
Rosansky, Council M r n
Absent: Council Member Gardne , until Member Daigle
27. RECONSIDERATIOJN OF GE PLAN AMENDMENT INITIATION
(GI2009 -001) NE BEACH C TRY CLUB (PA2005 -140 AND PA2008-
152). (100 -2009,
Senior Planner Ung re rte d tha cil viously initiated a General Plan
Amendment, but staff is ecom g Council rescind the amendment. She
explain there are t eting Newp Beach Country Club applications and
the t ent 'es could no lve their differences. She stated that both parties
we sent a I ter informing em that if an agreement was not reached, Council will
rest the C - initiated Gen 1 Plan Amendment.
r Se sta until Member Rosansky met with both applicants to
try neg to an agre nt, but was not successful. He indicated that the
appli can mit their applications individually. Council Member
Rosans ed t ample time was given to allow them to work out their differences.
motto b Go netA Me er ebb sec n ed b Council ember nn to
rescind the ity- initiated General Pian amendment by adopting Resolution
o.2009-
carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:TCouncil Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Curry,
Mayor Selich, Council Member Webb
Absent: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Daigle
XIX
MOTION
FOR
RECONSIDERATION -None
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ADJOURNMENT
- 8:53 p.m.
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IN SESSION - 3:30 p.m
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem
Gardner, Council Member Daigle
Excused: Council Member Henn, Council Member We
CLOSED SESS_.ION -Mayor Selich recessed t ee
A. Public. Emnlovep Pnrfnrmnncp F.vnlnntinn
The City Council will meet in
evaluation of performance, disci
Title: City Manager
Mayor Selich reconvened the meeting
present.
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Mayor Selich
wholeheartedly
and has directic
Pro Tem
- None
session to ci
dismissal of
3:43
Mayor SeljclWouncil Member
at 3:32 p.m
the appointment, employment,
lic employee.
members of the City Council
AND APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT
Council has selected Assistant City Manager Dave Kiff as the
thT nationwide recruitment process and stated that Council
Mr. Kiff. He believed Mr. Kiff will lead the City into the future
and energy.
reported that Mr. Kiff had to articulate his vision for the City during
He commended the recruitment process and how Mr. Kiff handled
Council MAber R.osansky expressed his appreciation to Mr. Kiff for all the effort he has put
into the City over the years, and believed that this selection was a natural one and that Mr.
Kiffs transition into the City Manager position will be an easy one for him.
Council Member Daigle congratulated Mr. Kiff on his appointment, stated that working
with Mr. Kiff has been positive and productive, and indicated that she looks forward to
having him serve in this capacity. She also expressed appreciation to the City Manager Ad
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Council Member Gardner pointed out that the City has water quality programs because of
Mr. Kifl's efforts and believed that his leadership has been extraordinary.
Motion, by Mavor_Pro..Tgn Curry seconded by Council Member Rosansky to a)
appoint Dave Kiff as the new City Manager; b) approve the City anger Employment
Agreement; and c) adopt Resolution No. 2009 -61, confirming the Ci Council's action.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Cur Selich, Council Member
Gardner, Council Member Daigle
Absent: Council Member Henn, Council Member ?e,
Dave Kiff, new City Manager, discussed his histo it the City and em d that 2009
is a different time economically. He stated th onored to lead this o nation and
that the organization is strong because of unci nd City Manager Bludau, but to stay
strong, the City must continuously impro ven '
to times.
City Manager Bludau stated that Council de ed a good recruitment process and that
Mr. Kiff earned the position. He indicated that as no doubt that Mr- Kiff will be an
outstanding City Manager. —
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
VII. ADJOURNMENT - 3:56 p.m
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City. Clerk
Recording Secretary
Mayor
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