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Home My WebLink About05/11/1987 - Regular MeetingCOUNCIL MEMBERS • Present x x Motion All Ayes Motion All Ayes is Motion All Ayes E X CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH X I X I X I X I X X MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING PLACE: Council Chambers TIME: 7:30 P.M. DATE: May 11, 1987 Invitation by Newport Heights Community Association for Memorial Day Picnic at Cliff Drive Park, was presented. Mayor Cox presented a proclamation to Balboa Power Squadron and the U.S.C.G. Auxiliary for the week of June 7 through June 13, 1987 as National Safe Boating Week. A. ROLL CALL. B. Mayor Pro Tem Hart moved that the reading of the Minutes of the Meeting of April 27, 1987, be waived, approved as amended below, and ordered filed. Council Member Turner requested that Page 166 (regarding Santa Ana Heights), first paragraph, last sentence be amended to read: "A precise alignment and EIR shall be completed prior to annexation; and" C. The reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions under consideration was waived, and the City Clerk was directed to read by titles only. D. HEARINGS: 1. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing Sdwlk Cnstr regarding CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK ON Neptune Av NEPTUNE AVENUE ADJACENT TO 115 46th (74) STREET. Report from the Public Works Department, was presented. Hearing no one wishing to address the Council, the public hearing was closed. Motion was made to direct the staff to proceed with construction of the sidewalk. 2. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing IAmbu OF regarding APPLICATION of CERTIFICATES (22) PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY by the following ambulance companies: Doctor's Ambulance Service 23095 Terra Dr. Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Morgan Ambulance Service 1533 E. First Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 Volume: 41 - Page 184 COUNCIL MEMBERS A 0 ti oo CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH May 11, 1987 MINUTES Southland Ambulance Service 10600 Katella Ave. Anaheim, CA 92804 Superior Ambulance, Inc. 14125 Goldenwest Street Westminster, CA 92683 Report from Business License Supervisor, was presented. Hearing no one wishing to address the Council, the public hearing was closed. Motion x Motion was made to approve the subject All Ayes Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for the foregoing ambulance companies. 3. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing Towing /Ofcl regarding Bate Increase for the Official Police Police Tow Companies and adding an (70) additional rate category. Report from Business License Supervisor, was presented. Hearing no one wishing to address the Council, the public hearing was closed. X Motion was made to adopt Resolution No. Res 87 -47 yes 87 -47 to increase the rate changes by G 3 W Towing and Harbor Towing for official police tow truck services and private towing services, and adding a new category for "Extra Heavy Duty Towing Service." E. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. F. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion x The following actions were taken as All Ayes indicated, except for those items removed: 1. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - Pass to second reading on May 26, 1987: (a) Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 87 -10, Ord 87 -10 being, Emergency/ Curfew AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF (28/70) NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING SECTION 2.20 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PROCLAMATIONS. (Report from City Attorney) Volume 41 - Page 185 COUNCIL MEMI • 1r� u CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES May 11, 1987 (b) Removed from the Consent Calendar. (c) Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 87 -12, being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING SECTION 12.32 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING VEHICLE TRAFFIC CHECK POINTS ON BALBOA PENINSULA. (Report from the Police Department) 2. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION: (a) Removed from the Consent Calendar. (b) Removed from the Consent Calendar. (c) Resolution No. 87 -49 authorizing the closure of Seashore Drive, Newport Boulevard and Balboa Boulevard during the July 4th holiday period, pursuant to Section 21101(e) of the California Vehicle Code. (Report from Chief of Police) (d) Resolution No. 87 -50 designating full support of the 1987 legislative program of the Foothill and Eastern /San Joaquin Hills Transportation Joint Powers Agency as per attached memorandum. 87 -12 Check (85) Closure/ shr /NptBI B1 87 -49 SJoaquin Hls Trap Jt Pwrs Res 87 -50 C -2548 (38) (e) Resolution No. 87 -51 establishing a Balboa Pr revised schedule of rates for the Pkg Lot Rate Balboa Pier Parking Lot, and Incr rescinding Resolution No. 86 -33. Res 87 -51 (Report from Offstreet Parking (63) Committee) (f- i)Removed from the Consent Calendar. (j) Resolution No. 87 -56 declaring the City's intent to establish Assessment District 87 -2 to fund the Realignment of the Newport Boulevard /Balboa Boulevard Intersection. (Report from the Planning Department) Planning/ Realign Npt Balb B1 Res 87 -56 (68) (k) Resolution No. 87 -57 approving the Planning/ formal appointment of Realgn Npt Superintendent of Streets, Balb B1 Assessment Engineer, and Bond Res 87 -57 Counsel for the Realignment of the (68) Newport Boulevard /Balboa Boulevard Intersection. (Report from the Planning Department) Volume 41 - Page 186 COUNCIL MEMBERS • • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES May 11, 1987 (1) Resolution No. 87 -58 adopting the map of the.proposed boundaries of Assessment District 87 -2 [Realignment of Newport Boulevard /Balboa Boulevard Intersection]. (Report from the Planning Department) (m) Resolution No. 87 -59 accepting the Preliminary Engineers Report and setting the date for the public hearing on June 22, 1987 [Assessment District 87 -2 to fund the Realignment of Newport Boulevard /Balboa Boulevard Intersection]. (Report from the Planning Department) (n) Resolution No. 87 -60 declaring the City's intent to establish Assessment District 87 -3 to fund the recommended improvements in McFadden Square. (Report from the Planning Department) Planning/ Resign Npt Balb B1 Res 87 -58 (68) Planning/ Realign Npt Balb B1 Res 87 -59 (68) Planning/ McFdn Sq Imprvms Res 87 -60 (68) (o) Resolution No. 87 -61 approving the Planning/ formal appointment of the McFdn Sq Superintendent of Streets, Imprvms Assessment Engineer, and Bond Res 87 -61 Counsel [McFadden Square - (68) Assessment District 87 -3]. (Report from the Planning Department) (p) Resolution No. 87 -62 adopting the Planning/ map of the proposed boundaries of McFdn Sq Assessment District 87 -3 [McFadden lImprvms Square]. (Report from the Planning Res 87 -62 Department) (68) (q) Resolution No. 87 -63 accepting the Preliminary Engineers Report and setting the date for the public hearing on June 22, 1987 [Assessment District 87 -3 - McFadden Square]. (Report from the Planning Department) (r) Resolution No. 87 -64 approving amendments to the Joint Powers Agreement creating the Inter - County Airport Authority (C- 2542), approving an agreement between the ICAA and First Southwest Company; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute subject agreement. (Report from the Executive Assistant to the City Manager) Volume: 41 - Page 187 Planning/ McFdn Sq Imprvms Res 87 -63 (68) Inter -Cnty Airprt Auth 1st Sourest Res 87 -64 (38) COUNCIL MEMBERS • • C CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES May 11, 1987 3. CONTRACTS /AGREEMENTS: (a) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk Marinapark to execute Agreement regarding MblhmSp#ll -E Transfer of Mobile Home Space No. C -2647 11 -E and Compensation for Services (38) and Costs - Marinapark Mobilehome Park. 4. COMMUNICATIONS - For referral as indicated: (a) To Newport Beach Police Department PD for inclusion in the records, (70) letter from Donald H. Jones and Richard S. Sargent expressing sincere thanks to Newport Beach Police: Detective Sergeant Patrick O'Sullivan. (b) To Public Works Department for PW response, copy of letter from (74) Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce regarding Irvine Coast LCP Amendment Number I. 5. COMMUNICATIONS - For referral to the City Clerk for inclusion in the records: None. 6. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES - For denial and (36) confirmation of the City Clerk's referral to the claims adjuster: (a) Carlene W. Calderone alleging Cali personal injuries to left knee from fall near Poppy and Ocean on April 1, 1987. (b) Norman Castles alleging his vehicle ICastles was damaged by City dump truck on SR -1 at intersection of Poppy on February 24, 1987. (c) Darlene Mauro alleging City Police Mauro Officers intentionally furnished claimant with alcohol thereby causing claimant to have automobile accident on Interstate 405 on January 23, 1987. (d) Frances Mauro alleging false (Mauro arrest:, false imprisonment, violation of civil rights, etc., at Newporter Inn on January 23, 1987. Volume 4I - Page 188 COUNCIL MEMBERS • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES May 11, 1987 (e) Pacific Bell alleging a 1500 -pair Pac Bell underground cable damaged by backhoe operator (employee of Silveri & Le Bouef Construction, while under contract with City of Newport Beach) at intersection of 38th Street and Balboa on January 27, 1.987. (f) Mark Edward Shaddix alleging damage Shaddix to his motorcycle by City Police Officer at 3295 Newport Boulevard parking lot on February 18 1987. (g) Southern California Edison Company SoCAEdsn alleging Coast Pipeline Co., subcontracted by Fleming Engineering (Contractor for City) dug into a duct bank damaging communication cable on Pacific Coast. Highway east of Jamboree on February 3, 1987. (h) Leslie L. Walker alleging visibility of signs not clear due to lights on signs being out, therefore both tires on right side of vehicle damaged by spikes at 2400 W. Coast Highway, (city' -owned public parking lot) on April. 15, 1987. 7. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINTS - For denial and I(36) confirmation of the City Clerk's referral to the claims adjuster: (a) Shawn Montgomery for false arrest Mont at the Marriott Hotel on September 5, 1986, Orange County Superior Court., Case No. 521261. 8. REQUEST TO FILL PERSONNEL VACANCIES: (66) (Report from the City Manager) (a) Approve one Sign and Paint Shop Technician, General Services Department. (b) Approve one Auto Paint /Body Mechanic, General Services Department. (c) Approve one Groundsworker II, Park Division. Volume 41 - Page 189 COUNCIL MEMBERS • • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH May 11, 1987 9. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS - For Council information and approval: (a) Report to the City Manager regarding ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON APRIL 23, 1987. MINUTES (68) (b) Report from Arts Commission Arts Cmsn recommending the balance of funds (24) remaining in the SALUTE TO THE ARTS account at the end of the Fiscal Year 1986 -87 be placed in the ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES Reserve Fund. For Council information and filing: (c) Memorandum from Personnel Director Pers regarding 1987 City Scholarship (66) Award. 10. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULING - for May 26, 1987: (a) APPEAL ON THE NOTICE OF EXISTENCE Weed Abatm/ OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE (NBMC Section Thomassen 10.50.020) by Elmer Thomassen. Appeal the required parking spaces in (41) 11. GRADE SEPARATION AT COAST HIGHWAY AND (38/88) JAMBOREE ROAD - Uphold staff's oast Hwy/ recommendation that the City not pursue ambre Grd a grade separation demonstration project Separation for the Coast Highway /Jamboree Road (74) Intersection. (Report from Public Works Department) 12. OFF -SITE PARKING AGREEMENT - Accept an Off-Site Pkg Off -Site Parking Agreement with Joseph iffany's P. Blanchfield for a portion of /P1758(A) the required parking spaces in -2648 conjunction with Use Permit No. 1758 (38/88) (Amended), which permits the operation of a private club previously known as the "Tiffany's Astrological Club" with on -sale alcoholic beverages and dancing. Private club located at 3388 Via Lido, Newport Beach. (Report from the Planning Department) 13. Removed from the Consent Calendar. 14. HARBOR PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 124 -3400 - arbor Perm Uphold staff's recommendation to apptove p10124- the application by Traweek Investment 400 Corporation to revise the commercial (51) docks bayward of 3420 Via Oporto. (Report from the Marine Department) Volume 41 - Page 190 COUNCIL MEMI • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES May 11, 1987 15. SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION NO. 87 -094 - Permit/ Approve amplified sound for Our Lady Special Evnt Queen of Angels School Fiesta at 2046 Apli#87 -094 Mar Vista Drive on May 16, 1987, subject (65) to conditions listed in the staff report. (Report from Business License Supervisor) 16. COUNCIL EXPENSE RECORD - Approve travel Coun authorization and expense record of Expe Council Member Ruthelyn Plummer for (33) $143.02 for Newport to Ensenada Sail Boat Race, April 24 - 27, 1987. 17. BUDGET AMENDMENTS - For approval: (25) BA -090, $4,000 - Increase in Budget Appropriations and increase in Revenue Estimates for purchase of Patrol Dog (Donation from Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Burns); Police - Patrol Fund. BA -091, $21,685 - Transfer in Budget Appropriations for membership in the National League of Cities; City Council Fund. BA -092, Removed from the Consent Calendar. BA -093, $400 - Transfer in Budget Appropriations for purchase of 5- drawer filing cabinet; Building - Office Equipment Fund. G. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Proposed resolutions regarding the Planning/ establishment of Assessment District Cannery Vlg 87- 1(Cannery Village), were presented Imprvms with report from the Planning (68) Department., The City Clerk advised that after the agenda was printed, three letters were received in favor of the proposed assessment district from the following: Roy P.. Jackson, owner of four properties in Cannery Village Russell E. Fluter, Cannery Village Realty Jon A. Shepardson, property owner and resident of Cannery Village Council Member Strauss commented that he would be opposing the approval of the subject assessment district, inasmuch as he and the Lido Isle Community Association opposed the Specific Area Plan for Cannery Village. He stated Volume 41 - Page 191 COUNCIL MEMBERS ti G�ZA`G �A An Ayes Noes • A An y ea CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH x I x I x I x I x I x x MINUTES May 11, 1987 that their Association does not oppose the so- called "Mixmaster" or the Specific Area Plan for McFadden Square. Motion was made to adopt the following resolutions: Resolution No. 87 -52 declaring the City's intent to establish Assessment District 87 -1 to fund the recommended improvements in Cannery Village; Resolution No. 87 -53 approving the formal appointment of Superintendent of Streets, Assessment Engineer, and Bond Counsel [Cannery Village Improvements]; Resolution No. 87 -54 adopting the map of the proposed boundaries of the Assessment District 87 -1 [Cannery Village Improvement]; and Resolution No. 87 -55 accepting the Prelimi''nary Engineers Report and setting the date of the public hearing on June 22, 1987 regarding Assessment District 87 -1 [Cannery Village Improvements]. 2. Proposed ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding loud and unreasonable: noises, with a report from the City Attorney, was presented. Council Member Sansone stated that he has had a number of complaints regarding noise and problems emanating from mechanical leaf blowers and questioned if the subject ordinance makes any reference to this type of equipment. The City Attorney advised that there is an ordinance: in effect already which prohibits mechanical leaf blowers from operating between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Following discussion, it was indicated the subject of mechanical blowers would be considered further at a future study session. Motion was made to introduce and pass to second reading on May 26, 1987, proposed ORDINANCE NO. 87 -11, being, Volume 41 - Page 192 (70) 87 -52 87 -53 87 -54 87 -55 87 -11 COUNCIL MEMBERS J ofG� • Motion All Ayes Motion All Ayes X CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH x MINUTES May 11, 1987 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING SECTION 10.28.010 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO LOUD AND UNREASONABLE NOISES. 3. Proposed resolution declaring that weeds Weed Abatmt and other public nuisances exist upon (41) streets, alleys, sidewalks, etc., with a report from the Fire Department, was presented. Council Member Sansone commented that throughout the City there is more and more shrubbery overgrown onto the sidewalks and, therefore, he has requested the Fire Department to observe such instances and give notice where such violations occur. Motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 87 -48 declaring that weeds and other public nuisances exist upon streets, alleys, sidewalks, parkways and private property within the City, declaring that said weeds and public nuisances must be abated, setting the time and place for a public hearing at which the City Council will consider protests from persons objecting to the proposed destruction or removal of such public nuisances by the City and directing the Fire Chief to give notice. of the passage of this resolution and of the public hearing. 4. Proposed resolution ordering the summary vacation of a ten foot portion of street right-of-way (Ocean Front) adjacent to and contiguous with 922 Ocean Front and directing the City Clerk to have the resolution recorded by the Orange County Recorder, with a report from Public Works Department, was presented. Motion was made to defer the subject resolution to May 26, 1987, as requested by the staff. 5. Report from the Planning Department recommending approval of Final Map of Tract No. 1.2873, located at 2505 Cliff Drive, a request of Howard Tuttle and Bob Newberry, Costa Mesa, to subdivide 1.128 acres of land into six lots for single - family residential development on R -1 zoned property located at 2505 Cliff Drive, on the southwesterly side of Volume 41 - Page 193 87 -48 Vacation/ 922 Ocean Front (90) Tract 12873 • • Motibn r� COUNCIL MEMBERS ti � \11\ x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES May 11, 1987 Cliff Drive, between Ocean View Avenue and E1 Modena Avenue, adjacent to the Ensign View Park in Newport Heights, was presented. J. Howard Tuttle, co -owner of the subject property, addressed the Council and requested a reduction in the park fees for the cost of park improvements and land they are giving to the City. He stated that all of their costs are directly associated with improving Ensign View Park. They have not asked for the additional offset of expenses attributed to improving the sidewalk on Cliff Drive to Ocean View. In essence, he feels they are paying double fees. The Planning Director, in response to the request, stated that he does not feel there has been any misunderstanding on the part of the applicants, or the staff, regarding the park fees, inasmuch as the Park Dedication ordinance does require park fees as a condition of approval of a tentative map. He stated that he has not had an opportunity today to review the State Subdivision Map Act with respect to changing of conditions; however, the last time he did review this issue, he believes the only opportunity that a jurisdiction has at the time of a final map approval to change conditions on a tentative map, is where there has been an error on the tentative map or fraud on the part of the applicant or City, and he does not feel either of these circumstances exist in this case. He stated that the total cost of $27,007 as referenced by the applicant in his letter for plans, improvements, and easement, are expenses which the applicants obligated themselves to as conditions of approval of the tentative map above and beyond what the Park Dedication ordinance required. Mayor Pro Tem Hart stated that she felt the park dedication fee should be paid, inasmuch as she did not have adequate evidence to prove otherwise, and therefore, moved to approve the recommended action of the Planning Department. Mayor Cox and Council Member Turner expressed their reasons for supporting the motion. Volume 41 - Page 04 12873 COUNCIL MEMI S n CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH May 11, 1987 MINUTES All Ayes The motion was voted on and carried. 6. BA -092, $317,820 - Decrease in Budget Unappropriated Surplus and Increase in Amendmi • Budget Appropriations for purchase of #092 helicopter; Police Traffic Fund, with (25/70) memorandum from Police Department, was presented. The City Clerk advised that after the agenda was printed, three letters and 26 postcards were received in opposition to the purchase of the proposed helicopter. She also advised that one letter in favor of the purchase was also received. Mike Hilford, representing Citizens for Responsible Use of Police Helicopters, 511 Kings Road, addressed the Council and distributed a cost analysis for the City's helicopter force, stating that it costs approximately $3,000 per day to operate the helicopter. He summarized the informational hand -out, which referenced annual flight hours estimates regarding personnel, maintenance and purchase. He also responded to the 16 reasons the: Police Chief had given at a budget meeting regarding the request for a replacement helicopter. He stated he • felt helicopters are a "status toy" for the Police Department, and urged the Council to not purchase the helicopter, as they feel the reasons given by the Police Chief are "unconvincing." He also requested an environmental impact report be prepared on this issue prior to helicopter purchase. Virgil L. Galey, 211 Via Ravenna, addressed the Council and stated that the helicopter noise pollution level in his neighborhood is becoming extremely excessive and destroying his quality of life, particularly in the early morning hours. He urged the Council. to consider reducing or curtailing the activities of the helicopter in the evening hours in order to keep the noise level at a minimum. Fred Fourcher, 614 Orchid Avenue, addressed the Council and stated he is a pilot and is familiar with both the Hughes 300 and 500 series helicopter. He stated that in his opinion, more foot • patrol is needed in residential neighborhoods to reduce car thefts, home burglaries, etc. He stated that the Hughes 500 will not give extra Volume: 41 - Page 195 COUNCIL MEMBERS ti � O�A of 9 • Motion All Ayes • x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES May 11, 1987 protection, only extra expense, and therefore„ there is no need to purchase the equipment. John Burridge, resident of Lido Isle, addressed the Council and stated that he is also a pilot and concurs with the remarks of Mr. Fourcher regarding the need for foot patrol, rather than the purchase of another helicopter. He indicated he rarely observes a police car in his area other than that of a meter maid, but yet he is kept awake at night because of helicopter noise. Mayor Cox and Council Member Maurer, in response to the foregoing speakers, pointed out that this issue had been discussed in prior Council meetings, wherein testimony was given in support of helicopters, and as a result, it has been determined that the desire to retain the helicopters outweighs the desire to eliminate them. It was also noted that the Hughes 500 will not only provide protection, but with less noise. Mayor Pro Tem Hart pointed out that the City has adequate funds to have one of the finest police departments, and as a result, the department has more police officers per capita than most cities. She stated she also wanted to emphasize that funding for the helicopters is over and above what is being provided for in the way of police ground patrol, and that no funds are being taken away in the area of patrol to provide for the helicopters. She stated that she also sympathizes with those residents who are bothered by helicopter noise, but she is also convinced of the benefits the helicopter provides to the City, and therefore, moved to approve Budget Amendment 092. Council Members Strauss and Sansone shared some of their concerns regarding the helicopters, and following discussion, the staff was directed to report back at the June 22 study session with a review as to helicopter operations, policies, etc. The motion was voted on and carried. Volume 41 — Page 196 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS \11\ y�A � May 11, 1987 • Motion All Ayes 0 Motion All Ayes • x X H. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: MINUTES I. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 87 -7, being, Ord 87 -7 S /Ana Height£ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT Prezoning BEACH PREZONING UNINCORPORATED (94) PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTHERLY OF BRISTOL STREET SOUTH AND EASTERLY OF IRVINE AVENUE, ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH; AND AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 20.64, THE SANTA ANA HEIGHTS SPECIFIC PLAN, SP -7; AND AMENDING DISTRICTING MAPS NO. 34, 42, 61 AND 67 BY ADDING THE SP -7 DESIGNATION THERETO IN THE EVENT OF SUBSEQUENT ANNEXATION; AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT (Planning CA 646 Commission amendment No. 646), was presented for second reading with report from the Planning Department. Motion was made to adopt Ordinance No. 87 -7, with the provision that said ordinance reflect the revised language as set forth by Council Member Turner's correction to the minutes of April 27, 1987, which states, "A precise alignment and EIR shall be completed prior to annexation." 2. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 87 -9, being, rd 87 -9 arking Mtr AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT ees BEACH AMENDING SECTION 12.44.0 40 OF (63 THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING PARKING METER FEES, was presented for second reading with report from the Offstreet Parking Committee hated April 27, 1987. Motion was made to adopt Ordinance No. 87 -9. I. CONTINUED :BUSINESS: 1. Report from City Council Ad Hoc Newport Channel Bridge Committee concerning NEWPORT BOULEVARD (STATE ROUTE 55) BRIDGE OVER WEST NEWPORT CHANNEL, was presented. Council Member Plummer, Chairman of the subject Ad Hoc Committee, expressed appreciation to Council Members Sansone and Strauss for their patience during the number of meetings they attended on Volume 41 - Page 197 PW /Channel Bridge (74) COUNCIL MEMBERS 0 Motion All Ayes • • X CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES May 11, 1987 this issue as members of the ad hoc committee. She stated she felt "no stone was left unturned." She stated the committee feels that the inability to generate! additional outside funds for a higher bridge; the substantial additional costs to the City; and the substantial. delays in providing needed additional traffic capacity and safety improvements considerably outweigh the potential advantages of a higher bridge. City Council support for the programed STIP project to provide an additional outbound lane on Newport Boulevard, with the existing bridge to be widened at its present grade, is unanimously recommended by the committee. The committee further wishes to indicate that the City has given serious consideration to this issue for some three years, and has given a full and fair hearing to the proposal for a higher bridge; the committee thus feels that further consideration of a new, higher bridge should be terminated. In view of the foregoing, motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 87 -65 supporting the programed State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) project to add a northbound lane to Newport Boulevard from 32nd Street to the channel bridge, with the existing bridge widened at its present grade; and terminate any further consideration of a higher bridge, and sunset the City Council Ad Hoc Newport Channel Bridge Committee as of May 11, 1987. 2. Report from Public Works Department regarding the NEWPORT BOULEVARD CHANNEL BIKE BRIDGE, was presented. The City Manager summarized the subject report, and stated this item has been placed on the agenda to determine if the Council still desires to continue with the bicycle trail over the bridge or whether the staff should discontinue the bike bridge project with the understanding that the new bridge will contain a 12 foot sidewalk which could be used by bicycles. The City Manager noted that a separate temporary bicycle bridge over the channel is estimated at $280,000, and that there is currently budgeted approximately $160,000 for the project. If the staff proceeds with the bicycle Volume 41 - Page 198 COUNCIL MEMBERS � A y � �A Ot y Motion *1 Ayes Motion All Ayes • x X CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES May 11, 1987 trail project, the bridge should be in operation for bicyclists by December 1987. However, when the bridge is widened in September 1989, the first item to be removed will be the bicycle path. In essence, if the bike bridge project is approved, it will have an approximate two -year use at a cost of approximately $280,000. Mayor Pro Tem Hart expressed her concerns regarding the absence of a bicycle grail over the channel bridge while the bridge is being widened, and therefore:, made a motion to direct the staff to discontinue the separate bike bridge project with the understanding that the Newport Boulevard Channel Bridge will provide a 12' sidewalk for bicycles;; and further, with the provision that staff develop an alternate bicycle route at the bridge, while sal 'd bridge is under construction, for consideration by the City Council at the June 8 study session. Council Member Maurer suggested that the staff contact the school district regarding the feasibility of busing and /or car pooling the school children from the Peninsula to Newport Heights. The motion was voted on and carried. 3. Report dated April 6, 1987 from Business License Supervisor concerning SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 87 -061 - Sailing Marathon Request, was presented. Letter from John Taylor, applicant, asking that his request for a special event permit be reconsidered, was presented. Motion was made to reconsider the request. The City Manager summarized the subject report and pointed out the recommended reasons for denial. John Taylor, representing Multihull Racing Association, addressed.the Council and stated that there were no negative incidents at last year's event, which was held at the north side of Balboa Pier. He stated that the event is scheduled to occur in the late afternoon so that it would not interfere with any "prime" tourist- season time. He felt the sailing marathon had a very positive impact on the community in Volume 41 - Page 199 INDEX 'ermit/ tpcl Evnt Lpl#87 -061 ;65) Motion Ayes Noes COUNCIL MEMBERS ti G�Z 'G CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH x MINUTES May 11, 1987 xI xIxIxIxIxIxI J terms of creating an international activity. He stated they have 13 foreign teams already entered, and hopefully will be hosting an olympic team from the Soviet Union. In response! to question raised by Council Member Turner, the City Attorney advised that he felt the City Council had the authority pursuant to the Special Events process to approve events such as the one under consideration even though some aspect of it could be interpreted as a violation of the Municipal Code. Council Member Maurer spoke in support of the event, stating it was highly successful last year and he felt it was good for the community. Therefore, he moved to approve the Special Events Permit as requested, subject to conditions deemed appropriate by the staff. Council Member Strauss stated he did not feel the Council should, in light of the crowds and the problems occurring on the Peninsula, be approving events during the Summer at this location. Discussion ensued, wherein Mr. Taylor, the applicant, stated that they have every intention of abiding by the conditions of approval imposed by the City. The motion was voted on and carried. CURRENT BUSINESS: None. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. ty Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted on May 7, 1987, at 2:35 p.m., on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. _ A'x a Volume: 41 - Page 200 1 Evnt #87 -061