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City Council Minutes
Study Session and Regular Meeting
September 11, 2018
I. ROLL CALL - 4:00 p.m.
Present: Council Member Brad Avery, Council Member Kevin Muldoon (arrived at 5:00 p.m.),
Council Member Diane Dixon, Council Member Jeff Herdman, Council Member Scott
Peotter, Mayor Pro Tem Will O'Neill, Mayor Duffy Duffield
II. CURRENT BUSINESS
SS1. Clarification of Items on the Consent Calendar
In response to Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill's question regarding Item 7, Public Works Director
Webb utilized a PowerPoint presentation to explain the amendment and cost increases to the
contract, including $158,000 for additional tree planting.
SS2. Presentation of Check from the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation
Cathy Voreyer, Chairperson of the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation, presented a
$153,125 check to Mayor Duffield and Library Services Director Hetherton, and discussed
how the funds were raised and will be used to enhance library services.
SS4. Traffic Signal System Technology Update
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Principal Traffic Engineer Sommers discussed the
advanced traffic signal system, its fiber optic communication network, benefits and goals of
technology integration on the roadway network, the Bluetooth traffic monitoring system, the
Newport Boulevard responsive control demonstration project, the MacArthur Boulevard
adaptive control demonstration project, future technology, and ongoing/upcoming projects.
Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill commended staff for their efforts in working with the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA), and requested and received information about the use of
autonomous vehicles.
In response to Council questions, Principal Traffic Engineer Sommers discussed the types of
data that are received from the system and what it is used for, clarified it does not track the
actual number of cars on the road, discussed the traffic signal timing plan, the traffic
management center, how cameras are being used to make signal adjustments, side street
issues on MacArthur Boulevard, synchronized signals on Pacific Coast Highway, available
grant funds, pedestrian crossing on Bayside Drive, Bluetooth data studies, and traffic
observations in Corona del Mar. He explained minor malfunctions at intersections, levels of
service, the goal of the system and any future technology to help lessen congestion, and the
ability for the City to view Caltrans' Coast Highway data since they utilize the same system.
Council Member Peotter believed real time information is needed and thought this system
provided that.
Council Member Dixon suggested providing an annual traffic report and how the City
manages traffic since it could affect the General Plan. City Traffic Engineer Brine noted the
City conducts regular traffic counts in all its roadway segments and intersections.
Mayor Duffield commended the City for being able to use signal preemptive devices to assist
emergency vehicles, noting other cities do not have this capability.
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Tim Stoaks questioned the process of sequential signalization and how staff measures the
benchmark for traffic signal improvement.
Jim Mosher believed the system was generating trip data as advertised, reminded everyone
that signal synchronization does not equate to continuous green lights, and requested an
update on the actual number of visitors the City has annually.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Mosher believed Council should update its policy relative to public dialogue with staff during
meetings, commended Council for taking a vote on Item 1, questioned which employee organizations
the labor negotiators will be negotiating with (Closed Session Item V.A), took issue that the public
does not know specifics about Closed Session Item V.B, explained why he feels the City's lawsuit that
was reported out of Closed Session on August 14, 2018 is redundant, indicated he still does not know
specifics about the litigation that was mentioned on March 27, 2018, and believed the City Attorney's
Office should post a list of pending litigations on the City's website.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED PRIOR TO CLOSED SESSION AT
THE REQUEST OF MAYOR DUFFIELD
1. Designation of City's Representatives Under California Government Code Section
54957.6(a)
City Attorney Harp reviewed the purpose of the item.
Jim Mosher believed there is no need to modify the agenda for this item since it was listed in this
order.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, seconded by Council Member Dixon, to, pursuant to
California Government Code Section 54957.6(a), designate City Manager Grace Leung, along
with Assistant City Manager Carol Jacobs, Human Resources Director Barbara Salvini, and
Peter Brown, Esq., as the City's representatives for purposes of labor negotiations with all
organizations representing City of Newport Beach employees including, but not limited to, the
Association of Newport Beach Ocean Lifeguards, the Newport Beach City Employees Association,
the Newport Beach Firefighters Association, the Newport Beach Fire Management Association,
the Newport Beach Lifeguard Management Association, Newport Beach Employees League, the
Part Time Employees Association of Newport Beach, the Newport Beach Police Association, the
Newport Beach Police Management Association, and the Newport Beach Professional and
Technical Employees Association.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Dixon, Council Member Peotter, Council
Member Avery, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, Mayor Duffield
Absent: Council Member Muldoon
City Attorney Harp reported the City Council would adjourn to Closed Session to discuss
the items listed in the Closed Session agenda and read the titles.
V. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code § 54957.6): 1 matter
Agency Designated Representatives: Grace Leung, City Manager, Carol Jacobs, Assistant
City Manager, Barbara Salvini, Human Resources Director, and Peter Brown; Labor
Negotiators.
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Employee Organizations: Newport Beach Lifeguard Management Association (NBLMA);
Newport Beach City Employees Association (NBCEA); Newport Beach Firefighters Association
(NBFA); Newport Beach Fire Management Association (NBFMA); Newport Beach Police
Association (NBPA); Newport Beach Police Management Association (NBPMA); Newport Beach
Professional and Technical Employees Association (NBPTEA); Newport Beach Employees
League (NBEL); Part Time Employees Association of Newport Beach (PTEANB); and Association
of Newport Beach Ocean Lifeguards (ANBOL).
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - INITIATION OF LITIGATION
(Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4)): 1 matter
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Government Code § 54957(b)(1)): 2 matters
Title: Aaron C. Harp, City Attorney
Title: Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk
VI. RECESSED - 4:56 p.m
VII. RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
VIII. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Brad Avery, Council Member Diane Dixon, Council Member Jeff
Herdman, Council Member Kevin Muldoon, Council Member Scott Peotter, Mayor Pro Tem
Will O'Neill, Mayor Duffy Duffield
IX. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
X. INVOCATION AND MOMENT OF SILENCE - Council Member Muldoon
XI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Avery
XII. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
XII. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (NON -DISCUSSION ITEM)
Council Member Avery:
• Displayed photos to discuss the improvements to the Newport Heights 15th Street sidewalks and
thanked Public Works for their efforts
Council Member Muldoon recused himself from discussions about the Newport Heights
151h Street sidewalk improvements due to business conflicts.
Council Member Dixon:
• Announced the Orange County Grand Jury application period is from October 20, 2018 to
January 18, 2019 (ocgrandjury.org)
Council Member Herdman:
• Displayed photos to announce he attended the September 9, 2018 Concert on the Green and the
upcoming Concert on the Green at Peninsula Park on September 23, 2018, and thanked the City
Arts Commission for their hard work and dedication to the City
Council Member Muldoon:
• Attended the Tunnel to Towers Annual Run in memory of 9/11
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Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill:
• Thanked Police Chief Lewis for allowing him to visit the Police Department dispatch center
• Attended the grand re -opening of Pavilions near the Port Streets, the OCTA Mayor's Forum
hosted by Supervisor Steel, the League of California Cities conference, and the Lincoln
Elementary School blood drive
• Announced schools are back in session and reminded everyone to be extremely careful and obey
speed limits in school zones
• Displayed slides to announce a disaster preparedness session on September 12, 2018, at
11:00 a.m. and a movie screening and discussion of "End Game" on September 18, 2018 from
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the OASIS Senior Center
Mayor Duffield:
• Public Works Director Webb displayed photos to explain the Surfside to Newport Beach Sand
Replenishment Project, discussed the Federal funding for this project and the Lower Bay
Dredging Project, and thanked Congressman Rohrabacher and Supervisor Steel for their support
XIV. MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE ASKED TO BE PLACED ON A FUTURE
AGENDA
• City's approach to trees, tree trimming, and how public and private views can be
affected (Dixon)
The City Council concurred to place the matter on a future study session agenda, with Council
Member Avery, Council Member Dixon, Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Peotter, and
Mayor Duffield supporting the item.
XV. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Jim Mosher thanked Council for clarifying Item 7 during study session, noted part of the library
expenditure will be used to purchase several computers, not just one computer (Item 9), and believed
the way Item 4 is written makes it appear that the floor area limit is increasing when it is not.
XVI. CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES
2. Minutes for the August 14, 2018 City Council Meeting [100-20181
Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written, and order filed.
3. Reading of Ordinances
Waive reading in full of all ordinances under consideration, and direct the City Clerk to read by
title only.
RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION
4. Modification of Categorical Exclusion Order CE-5-NPB-16-1 [100-20181
a) Find the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15301 (Class 1 — Existing Facilities), Section 15302 (Class 2 — Replacement or
Reconstruction), Section 15303 (Class 3 — New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures) and Section 15332 (Class 32 — Infill Development Projects) of the CEQA
Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment.
Additionally, the action is exempt under CEQA Section 15265 because the Categorical
Exemption relates to the City's Local Coastal Program; and
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-64, AResolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Accepting and Agreeing to the Terms and Conditions of Categorical Exclusion
Order CE-5-NPB-16-A1.
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CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
5. Annual Concrete Replacement Program — Notice of Completion for Contract No. 7168-
1 (18R06) [38/100-2018]
a) Accept the completed work and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the
project. On January 23, 2018, the City Council found this project exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302(c);
b) Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials Bond 65 days after the Notice of
Completion has been recorded in accordance with applicable portions of Civil Code; and
c) Release Faithful Performance Bond one year after acceptance by the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill recused himself from Item 5 due to property interest conflicts.
6. Grant Howald Park Rehabilitation Project —Award of Contract No. 7476-1 (19P11) for
Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering Services [381100-2018]
a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
to Section 15301(d) (Restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated facilities to meet current
standards of public health and safety) of the CEQA Guidelines, because this project has no
potential to have a significant effect on the environment;
b) Approve the scope of services;
c) Award Contract No. 7476-1 to RJM Design Group, Inc. for a not -to -exceed price of
$281,790.00 (including $25,620.00, approximately 10 percent, contingency for unexpected
costs), and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract; and
d) Approve Budget Amendment No. 19BA-007 appropriating $90,000.00 from the
unappropriated Facilities Financing Program: Parks and Community Centers Fund to
Account No. 56201-980000-19P11 (Grant Howald Park Rehabilitation).
Council Member Muldoon recused himself from Item 6 due to business interest conflicts.
7. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Maintenance/Repair Services Agreement with Park
West Landscape Maintenance, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance of Medians and
Roadsides (C-5959) [38/100-2018]
a) Determine that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not
result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the current Maintenance/Repair Services Agreement with
Park West Landscape Maintenance, Inc. for landscape maintenance of medians and
roadsides to add $2,247,000 to the agreement for a new total not to exceed value of
$9,784,791, extend the contract term to November 30, 2019, and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement.
8. Acceptance of 2018/2019 State of California, Office of Traffic Safety DUI Enforcement,
Awareness and Traffic Safety Programs Grant PT19076 (C-8201-3) [38/100-2018]
a) Determine that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not
result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
b) Authorize the City Council to accept a $225,000 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
("STEP") award granted to the Newport Beach Police Department by the OTS per Council
Policies F-3 and F-25. To comply with Council Policy F-3, City Council must formally accept
the award of $225,000 and create a new appropriation to expend the money; and
c) Approve Budget Amendment No. 19BA-005 increasing Police revenue estimates and
expenditure appropriations by $225,000.
MISCELLANEOUS
9. Budget Amendment to Accept a Check from the Newport Beach Public Library
Foundation and Appropriate Funds to the Library's Fiscal Year 2018/2019
Maintenance and Operation Budget [100-2018]
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a) Determine that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not
result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Approve Budget Amendment No. 19BA-006 to increase revenue estimates by $153,125 in
Account 0106051-511085 (Library Foundation Donations) and to increase expenditure
estimates by the same amount in Division 0106051 (Library Foundation) and Division
01060604 (Literacy Services).
10. City Hall and Limited Off -Site Holiday Closure Monday, December 24, 2018, through
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 [100-20181
a) Determine that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not
result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Approve closing the Civic Center and providing limited services at off-site facilities from
Monday, December 24, 2018 through Tuesday, January 1, 2019. All facilities would reopen
on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. The proposed closure does not apply to public safety services
or emergency on-call functions.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, seconded by Council Member Herdman, to approve the
Consent Calendar; and noting the recusals by Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill on Item 5 and Council Member
Muldoon on Item 6.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Dixon, Council
Member Peotter, Council Member Avery, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, Mayor Duffield
XVII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR - None
XVIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS
Ryan Reza Farsai provided handouts, discussed issues he is having with the Belcourt Park
Homeowners Association, and expressed concern about the Police Department's involvement.
Marianne Zippi expressed concerns relative to the City's attempts over the years to create a parking
permit program in her neighborhood and encouraged citizens to oppose any parking permit program
effort by the City.
Denys Oberman welcomed City Manager Leung to the City, thanked Council Member Herdman for
alerting the public about Council's consideration of city manager candidate Shawn Nelson, took issue
with a previous Closed Session announcement directed at Council Member Herdman, discussed the
City's response to a Public Records Act Request, and asked which Council Members did not support
Shawn Nelson so she could thank them.
Lynn Swain took issue with an email Council Member Peotter sent to City staff and the Finance
Committee and requested Council remove him from the Finance Committee.
Lynn Lorenz discussed her Council observations and believed it is time for the City to have a Council
it can be proud of.
Carol Anne Dru took issue relative to a letter to the editor written by Bob McCaffrey that referenced
Lynn Swain and Susan Skinner and expressed her support for them.
Susan Skinner questioned if Council Member Peotter is employed by Mayor Duffield, discussed
conflict of interest issues, and indicated she filed a complaint with the Fair Political Practices
Commission (FPPC).
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An unidentified speaker reminded residents to start thinking about who they are going to vote for in
November for Council and who to send to Sacramento, and cautioned against supporting candidates
that have connections to sober living facilities and money from China.
XIX. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Council Member Herdman announced he attended the Corona del Mar Residents Association
meeting, Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee meeting, Water Quality/Coastal
Tidelands Committee meeting, and the Green on the Green Eco -Expo and CERT Disaster
Preparedness Event. He also reported he continues to work on airport issues with Council Members
Muldoon and Dixon.
XX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2017-2018, Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (C-8209-4) [38/100-2018]
Council Member Dixon suggested looking into how the homelessness prevention services funds
could be used more for homelessness issues. Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill noted that next year's CDBG
plan has already been awarded and includes more money to assist with the homelessness issue.
In response to Council Member Herdman's questions, Community Development Director Jurjis
confirmed that the limit of CDBG funds that can be allocated is 15% of the total dollars received
and the maximum amount has been awarded.
Mayor Duffield opened the public hearing.
Jim Mosher noted that Appendix B only contained one written comment. Regarding the
Accomplishments table, he believed it was hard to understand and took issue that the majority
of the money was spent on infrastructure improvements, but the table showed it did not benefit
anyone. He discussed his belief that increased property values might decrease the affordable
housing stock and questioned if some of the homelessness money could assist the Police
Department with its homeless program.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Duffield closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill discussed and commended the Senior Home Assistance Repair Program
(SHARP) which partners with Habitat for Humanity, and indicated more information about
SHARP can be found at the OASIS Senior Center.
In response to Council Member Muldoon's question regarding the infrastructure expenditure,
Real Property Administrator Whitlinger and Consultant Clint Whited of LDM Associates
explained that the funds were used to improve Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps
throughout the City, all the funds were expended, the project has been completed but the
construction contract has not been closed, that next year's report will show the project was
completed, explained how the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
handles its reporting, and reported that the expected number of people the project would benefit
is derived from and is equal to the census data for the number of disabled adults in the City.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, seconded by Council Member Dixon, to a) determine
that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a
physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; b) approve the Program Year 2017-
2018 CAPER; and c) direct the City Manager or her designee to submit the Program Year 2017-
2018 CAPER to HUD.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Dixon, Council
Member Peotter, Council Member Avery, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, Mayor Duffield
12. Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Update (PA2018-099) [100-2018]
Senior Planner Murillo utilized a PowerPoint presentation to describe the different types of
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), highlight ADU law, summarize the City's 2017 ADU
ordinance, highlight the proposed amendments to comply with new State regulations and allow
ADUs in multi -family zones, and discuss the recommendations and next steps. He indicated staff
has been working with the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD), does not expect HCD to submit comments, and this is a subsequent revision to the Local
Coastal Program (LCP) amendments that are currently before the Coastal Commission.
In response to Council Member Peotter's question, Senior Planner Murillo explained that 640 of
the 4,459 multi -family lots in the City (14%) would be able to accommodate an ADU. Council
Member Peotter noted an ADU would only be allowed on an R-2 lot if there was just a single
dwelling unit on it and all the same rules apply to the R-2 lots that apply to R-1 lots.
Mayor Duffield opened the public hearing.
Jim Mosher believed "...designated for single unit residential use" in NBMC Section 20.48.200.A
should be amended to read, "...that allow a single unit residential use," and asked where it is
stated there cannot be an ADU in each single family unit within a large multi -unit district.
Denys Oberman believed the State's new regulations could change the City's land use scheme
and take away R-1 zoning. She expressed concerns with parking and minimum lot sizes.
Ken Rawson expressed concerns with allowing ADUs in conversions since there is no minimum
lot size limit or requirement to provide parking. He requested that a simplified report be placed
on the City's website to explain this issue more clearly.
Carmen Rawson expressed concerns with people using ADUs for short term rentals.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Duffield closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill reported that this amendment is only being requested due to changes in
State law and assured everyone that Council shares the same frustrations as the residents.
In response to Council questions, Community Development Director Jurjis and Senior Planner
Murillo confirmed State law only allows the City to require one parking space and to allow ADU
conversions, but pointed out the City is imposing square footage limits, reported on the number
of active and pending ADU permits before the City, discussed the permit process and the short
term lodging map, reported the City would be required to follow State law if it does not adopt the
proposed ordinance, and indicated the City cannot apply for a parking waiver from the State.
Council Member Peotter commended staff for including adjustments to State law to assist the
neighborhoods.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, seconded by Council Member Peotter, to a) find this
project statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15282(h) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that the adoption of an ordinance
regarding second units to implement the provisions of Sections 65852.1 and 65852.2 of the
Government Code are exempt from the requirements of CEQA; b) waive full reading, direct the
City Clerk to read by title only, introduce Ordinance No. 2018-14, An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Adopting Zoning Code Amendment No. CA2018-
003 to Implement Revisions to State Law Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2018-099), and
pass to second reading on September 25, 2018; and c) adopt Resolution No. 2018-65, A Resolution
of the City Council of Newport Beach, California, Authorizing the Submittal of Local Coastal
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Program Amendment No. LC2018-002 to the California Coastal Commission Implementing New
State Law Requirements Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (PA2018-099).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Dixon, Council
Member Peotter, Council Member Avery, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, Mayor Duffield
13. Approval of the Life Safety Services Fee Study Update [100-2018]
Community Development Director Jurjis, Finance Director Matusiewicz, and Senior Accountant
Schweitzer utilized a PowerPoint presentation to highlight the meetings that occurred relative
to Life Safety Services (LSS) fees, and reported the Building Industry Association (BIA) sent a
letter of support, indicated staff is recommending the fees/charges take effect six months after
adoption of the resolution, confirmed the LSS fees are the same as were recommended in July,
and confirmed fees/charges are established so the general public would not bear the cost of the
services.
Mayor Duffield opened the public hearing.
Jim Mosher asked if Resolution No. 2018-66 included an automatic CPI adjustment and why
there are different cost recovery amounts and percentages.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Duffield closed the public hearing.
Motion by Council Member Peotter, seconded by Council Member Herdman, to
a) determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will
not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; b) adopt Resolution
No. 2018-66, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Revising
Certain Life Safety Services Fees within the Schedule of Rents, Fines, and Fees; and c) waive full
reading, direct the City Clerk to read by title only, introduce Ordinance No. 2018-15, An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Amending Exhibit A to
Newport Beach Municipal Code Section 3.36.030 Related to Cost Recovery, and pass to second
reading on September 25, 2018.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Dixon, Council Member Peotter, Council
Member Avery, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, Mayor Duffield
Nays: Council Member Muldoon
XXI. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None
XXII. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 8:52 p.m. in memory of Maureen Hutchins and
remembrance of the nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
The agenda was posted on the City's website and on the City Hall electronic bulletin board
located in the entrance of the City Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive on
September 6, 2018, at 4:00 p.m.
Marshall "Duffy"13uffield
Mayor
Leilani I. Brown cgc�f
City Clerk
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