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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
PLACE: Council Chambers
TIME: 7 :30 P.M.
DATE: August 22, 1988
A. ROLL CALL.,
B. Reading of Minutes of Meeting of
August 8, 1988, was waived, approved as
written, and ordered filed.
C. Reading in full of all ordinances and
resolutions under consideration was
waived, and City Clerk was directed to
read by titles only.
D. HEARINGS:
1. Mayor Cox opened the continued public Towi
hearing regarding consideration of (70)
Certificates of Convenience and
Necessity., pursuant to Newport Beach
Municipal Code Section 5.13.060, for the
following;
California Towing
2202 West 5th Street
Santa Ana;
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Pacific Coast Towing
2209 Lyons
Santa Ana
Reports from the Business License
Supervisor, were presented.
The City Manager noted that the subject
two towing companies would be performing
towing services only, and would not be
operating an impound yard, nor providing
police towing services.
Hearing no one wishing to address the
Council, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made to approve Certificates
of Convenience and Public Necessity for
California Towing and Pacific Coast
Towing.
E. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
P. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following actions were taken as
indicated, except for those items removed.
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1. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - Pass to
second reading and schedule for public
hearing on September 12, 1988:
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(a)
Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 88 -31,
Ord 88 -31
being,
Zoning /Limit
Hghts Fences
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Walls, etc.
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT
(94)
BEACH AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE
NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
SO AS TO LIMIT THE PERMITTED
HEIGHTS OF FENCES, WALLS,
PLANTINGS, OR BUILDINGS TO NO
MORE THAN THREE (3) FEET ON
RESIDENTIAL LOTS ADJACENT TO
THE CORNER OF ANY INTERSECTING
STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY AND ALLEY
[PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT
PCA 663
NO. 663]. (Report from
Planning Department)
(b)
Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 88 -32,
Ord 88 -32
being,
Zoning/
Expiratn
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
U/P & Varncs
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT
(94)
BEACH AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE
NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO THE EXPIRATION
OF USE PERMIT, VARIANCE AND
MODIFICATION PERMIT APPROVALS
[PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT
PCA 667
NO. 667]. (Report from the
Planning Department)
2. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
(a)
Resolution No. 88 -83 declaring
Balboa Is
intent to grant a franchise to the
Perry/Frnch
Balboa Island Ferry, Inc. (Report
Res, 88 -83
from Executive Assistant to the
(.90 e- Svc.
City Manager)
(b)
Resolution No. 88 -84 setting
Superior Av/
September 12, 1988, as the date for
Vacation
public hearing regarding proposed
Res 88-84
intention of the City to vacate
(90)
portion of Superior Avenue.
(Report from Public Works
Department)
(c) Resolution No. 88 -85 declaring the Sewer Esmt/
City's intention to vacate a Vacation
portion of the existing easement Res 88 -85
for sewer purposes within 116 Kings (90)
Place in the Cliff Haven area;
accepting a map showing the portion
of Sewer Easement proposed to be
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vacated; and setting September 12,
1988, as the date for the public
hearing. (Report from Public Works
Department)
(d) Resolution No. 88 -86 authorizing
NB Pedestrn/
submittal of an application to
Bikeway
Orange County Transportation
OCTC /SCAG
Commission (OCTC) and the Southern
Res 88 -86
California Association of
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Governments (SCAG) for the
construction of pedestrian and
bikeway facilities in Newport
Beach; and also authorizing the
City Manager or his designee to
make the application and act as the
City contact person. (Report from
Public Works Department)
(e) Resolution No. 88 -87 declaring an Avon St /Strm
urgent necessity to let a contract Drn Imprvms
for the installation of Storm Drain Res 88 -87
Improvements on Avon Street without (74)
conforming to the Formal Bidding
Process. (Report from Public Works
Department)
(f) Resolution No. 88 -88 designating Sdwlk Imprvm
residential streets having a Circultn Sys
significant link in the City's Res 88 -88
Circulation System that will (74)
require street or sidewalk
improvements.
3. CONTRACTS /AGREEMENTS:
(a) Award Contract No. 2689 to Balboa Is
Sully- Miller Contracting Company Alley Rplcm
for the total price of $125,412; C -2689
and authorize the Mayor and City (38)
Clerk to execute subject contract for
Balboa Island Alley Replacement
Program. (Report from Public Works
Department)
(b) Award Contract No. 2468 to Steiny LBal Is
and Company, Inc., for the total Seawl /St Lt
price of $249,698; and authorize Cnvrsn
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute C -2468
subject contract for Little Balboa (38)
Island Seawall and Street Light
Conversion. (Report from Public
Works Department)
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(c) Award Contract No. 2411 to Gateway
Insprtn Pt
Landscape Construction, Inc., for
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the total price of $310,300; and
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authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
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to execute subject contract for
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Improvements and Bluff Restoration.
(Report from Public Works
Department)
(d) Authorize Mayor and City Clerk to
Orange Cnty/
execute agreement with County of
Communicatn
Orange to provide for Communication
Equip Mntnc
Equipment Maintenance. (Report
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from Executive Assistant to the
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City Manager)
4. COMMUNICATIONS - For referral as
indicated:
(a) To Marine Department for response,
Marine Dpt
letter from William S. Gray with
(51)
suggestions towards regulating jet
skiers; and copy of reply (to
Marine Director's letter) from Lance
Jenks for inclusion in the records
regarding his complaint.
(b) To Planning for inclusion in the
Planning
records, letter from L. K. Homyer
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objecting to Modification 3435
(3317 Ocean Boulevard, Corona del
Mar),.
(c) To staff for inclusion in the
Gen Serv/
records, letter from Garold Adams
City Sign
objecting to the Newport Beach City
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Entrance Signs.
5. COMMUNICATIONS - For referral to the
City Cleric 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) Allstate Insurance Company for Ila
Allstate
Stephenson alleging claimant's
Ins /Stephen-
vehicle involved in 5 -car rear -end
son
collision on Jamboree Road near
Back Bay on June 27, 1988.
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(b) Enterprise Rent -A -Car for Marsha
Chapman alleging claimant slowed
Enterprise
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down to go over speed bump on
Chapman
Seashore Drive and was rear -ended
by City vehicle on July 18, 1988.
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(c) Matthew P. Gillis alleging he was Gillis
rear -ended by Police Officer as
claimant made an unexpected stop at
intersection of Via Lido and
Newport Boulevard on May 15, 1988.
(d) Stephen M. Kilroy alleging his
legally parked vehicle was hit and
damaged by City vehicle on 119 29th
Street on August 2, 1988.
(e) Nabil. F. Shihadeh alleging City
Police vehicle backed into
claimant's vehicle on West
Oceanfront causing damage to back
ride side on June 8, 1988.
(f) Southern California Gas Company
alleging City crew installing
sprinklers hit and damaged their
gas service with trencher on 3000
5th Street on July 12, 1988.
Kilroy
Shihadeh
SoCA Gas
(g) Ila Stephenson alleging personal Stephenson
injuries and vehicle damage as a
result of a rear -end collision with
Refuse truck on June 27, 1988, on
Jamboree Road.
7. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINTS - For denial and
confirmation of the City Clerk's
referral to the claims adjuster:
None.
8. REQUEST TO APPROVE /FILL PERSONNEL
VACANCIES: (Report from the City
Manager)
None.
9. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS -
For Council information and approval:
(a) Removed from the Consent Calendar.
(b) Report from Parks, Beaches &
Recreation recommending approval to
waive facility fees for Grant
Howald Community Youth Center for
Bi- monthly meetings of Boy Scouts
of America, Den#4 of Pack #330 for
lot and 3rd Wednesdays beginning
October 5, 1988.
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(c) Report from Parks, Beaches &
Recreation with five
recommendations regarding WEST BAY
REGIONAL PARK, as a result of the
proposed development for this area
by the County of Orange Regional
Park.
For Council. information and filing:
PB &R
West Bay
Regional Prk
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(d) Report to the City Manager regarding Planning
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE PLANNING Cmsn
COMMISSION ON AUGUST 4, 1988, AND A (68)
COPY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA FOR ITS REGULAR MEETING OF
AUGUST 18, 1988.
(e) Memorandum from the Executive Arts Cmsn/
Assistant to the City Manager FS[ 188 -89
concerning ARTS COMMISSION OFFICERS - Ofcrs
FY 1988 -89 (Sandy Blatterman, (24)
Chairman; Carl Neisser, Vice
Chairman; and Phyllis Drayton,
Secretary /Treasurer).
10. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULING - For
September 12, 1988:
(a) Request of PACIFIC HEIGHTS APARTMENTS, Pac Hghts
Costa Mesa for - Aptms/
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TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 47 - Request to (84)
approve a traffic study so as to
permit the construction of a
sixteen unit apartment complex on
property located in the R -3 (2178)
District; and
RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS - Request
for a density bonus in accordance
with Section 65915 of the
California Government Code so as to
construct an apartment complex with
sixteen units of which some will be
for affordable to lower- income
families. A modification to the
Zoning Code is also requested so as
to allow the new apartment building
and a proposed carport to encroach
ten :feet into the required twenty
foot front yard setback; to allow a
two car carport to encroach four
feet into the required four foot
easterly side yard setback; to
allow covered parking spaces on the
front one -half of the site which
are not fully enclosed with side
walls and garage doors; and to
permit a portion of the required
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twenty foot front yard setback; and
the acceptance of an environmental
document; and
RESUBDIVISION NO. 877 - Request to
resubdivide property located at 883
West 15th Street, in the R -3 (2178)
District, so as to create two
parcels of land where only one
parcel currently exists. The
proposal also includes a
modification to the Zoning Code so
as to allow a parcel design which
will allow two of the existing
remaining structures on the
property to encroach 3 feet 10'
inches into the required four foot
side yard setback areas adjacent to
the new interior common property
line. (Report from the Planning
Department)
11. MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION IN CORONA DEL
MAR (CONTRACT NO. 2646) - Accept the
work; authorize the City Clerk to file a
Notice of Completion and release the
bonds 35 days after the Notice of
Completion has been recorded in
accordance with applicable portions of
the Civil Code. (Report from Public
Works Department)
12. 1988 -89 STREET AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM
(CONTRACT NO. 2709) - Approve the plans
and specifications; and authorize the
City Clerk. to advertise for bids to be
opened at 11 a.m. on September 14, 1988.
(Report from Public Works Department)
13. CORPORATION YARD BOUNDARY WALL (CONTRACT
NO. 2694) - Accept the work; and
authorize the City Clerk to file a
Notice of Completion and release the
bonds 35 days after Notice of Completion
has been recorded in accordance with
applicable! portions of the Civil Code.
(Report from Public Works Department)
14. 15TH STREET RESTROOM REMODEL (CONTRACT
NO. 2667) - Approve an extension of time
of 43 calendar days, and waive any
liquidated damages; accept the work; and
authorize the City Clerk to file Notice
of Completion and release the bonds 35
days after. Notice of Completion has been
recorded in accordance with applicable
portions of the Civil Code. (Report
from Public Works Department)
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15. SPECIAL EVENTS PERMITS - Approve, Permits/
subject to conditions listed in the Spcl Evnts
staff report, the following (65)
applications: (Report from Business
License Supervisor)
(a) Application #88 -221 - Use of Apli#88 -221
public beach at the Balboa
Fier for the annual Hobie Cat
regatta by Hobie Cat Fleet
Three on Saturday and Sunday,
October 8 and 9, 1988, from
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.;
(b) Application #88 -267 - Apli #88 -267
,Amplified sound in residential
area on Saturday, August 27,
1988, from 3:00 - 10:00 p.m.
for birthday party of Linda
Romig, at 1150 Polaris;
(c) .Application #88 -269 - Aplii#88 -269
Amplified sound in a
residential area for wedding
ceremony of David Sonsora at
Inspiration Point in Corona
del Mar from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.,
on September 24, 1988;
(d) Application 888 -272 - Apli #88 -272
Temporary street closure and
use of amplified sound in a
residential area for annual
Balboa Peninsula Chili Cookoff
from 12 Noon to 4:00 p.m., on
Saturday, September 24, 1988
in the "L" Street Park; and
(e) Application #88 -287 -
Temporary street closure and
banner for the eleventh annual
Duncan McIntosh Boat Show in the
Lido Marina Village from
September 8 thru September 19,
1988.
16. BUDGET AMENDMENTS - For approval: 1(25)
BA -005, $32,158 - Decrease in
Unappropriated Surplus and Increase in
Budget Appropriations for completion of
Little Balboa Island Street Light
Conversion (Contract No. 2468); General
Fund. (See report w /agenda item F -3(b))
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BA -006, $2!1,000 - Decrease in
Unappropriated Surplus and Increase in
Budget Appropriations for completion of
Inspiration Point Landscape Improvement
and Bluff Restoration (Contract No.
2411); General Fund. (See report
w /agenda item F -3(c))
G. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Report from the City Attorney Newport
recommending Council approval of changes Dunes
to the NEWPORT DUNES REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, Rdvlpm Pln/
was presented. Settlement
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Motion was made to approve the (38)
recommendations contained in the subject
report, with the addition that the
proposed changes in the development plan
be approved in concept.
H. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
1. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 88 -30, being, Ord 88 -30
Bayview Cr/
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Vehicle Cd
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ADDING Apli
SECTION 12.66.066 TO THE NEWPORT (85)
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR
APPLICATION OF VEHICLE CODE TO
BAYVIEW CIRCLE,
was presented for second reading with
recycled report dated August 8, 1988,
from Traffic Affairs Committee.
Motion was made to adopt Ordinance No.
88 -30.
Council Member Sansone stated he would
not be supporting the motion, inasmuch
as the Bayview project was approved with
the understanding that the developer
would provide policing of the area, and
are now requesting the City provide the
service and absorb the costs for same.
The motion was voted on and FAILED. (Ordi-
nance 88 -30 not adopted)
I. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
1. Report from Public Works Department SJoaquin
regarding the City's comments on the San Hills Trap
Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Corridor
EIR, was presented. EIR
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Letter dated August 2, 1988 from
representatives of the Boards of
Directors of the Harbor View Homes,
Newport H]Llls, Seawind, Seaview, Harbor
Hill and Harborview Knolls Homeowners
Associations regarding impact of the
Corridor on their communities, was
presented,.
Letter from Spyglass Hill and Spyglass
Ridge Community Associations Presidents'
with comments regarding Resolution No.
85 -11, adopted on February 25, 1985, was
presented„
The City Clerk advised that after the
agenda was printed, a letter was
received from Tom Sutton of Pacific
Mutual, supporting the suggestions made
by the "cluster" of community
associations in their letter of
August 2, 1988.
The City Manager noted that on August 3,
1988, the Public Works Department sent
out letters to 44 homeowner associations
advising them that the San Joaquin Hills
Transportation Corridor EIR would be
considered by the City Council on
August 8, 1988. The Council took
testimony at that time, and continued
the item to this date for final
consideration.
The Public Works Director advised that
the County, as the lead agency for this
project, has scheduled formal public
hearings on this issue on the following
dates:
County Planning - August 30 and
Commission September 27,
1988 - 1:30 p.m.
Board of - October 12, 1988,
Supervisors 9:30 a.m.
Reference was made to the letter of
August 2, 1988 from the Harbor View,
Newport Hills, Harbor Hill, Seawind,
Seaview, and Harbor View Knoll Community
Associations, advising of their support
of the extension and connection of Ford
Road to the San Joaquin Hills
Transportation Corridor, subject to
certain conditions and mitigations as
follows:
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1) Connection of San Joaquin
Bills Road to the Corridor.
2) Realignment of Ford Road north
of its current location.
3) Implementation of a traffic
circulation plan for San
:Miguel Drive.
4) Relocation of Park and Ride
facility to Bison
Road /Corridor.
The Public Works Director advised that
with regard to the extension of San
Joaquin Hills Road easterly of Spyglass
Hill Road, easterly of Pelican Hill
Road, to a connection with the Corridor,
the Spyglass Hill Community Association,
in 1985, objected to this extension and
their objection still stands at this
time.
Alignment alternatives, cross - section
alternatives, and traffic volumes
estimated for year 2010, were reviewed
by the Public Works Director.
The Public Works Director stated that in
the interest of providing a balanced
facility with maximum benefits to all of
the community and minimum negative
impacts to any single area, it is
recommended that the entire proposed
system be implemented, subject to
certain mitigations. The proposed
resolution under consideration
incorporates the following elements:
1) City support for acceptance of
the EIR and construction of
the Corridor.
2) Support for design of the
Corridor and related
facilities in a way which will
distribute traffic to the
arterial street system in a
balanced fashion.
3) Support for Alternatives A, R,
and L.
4) Support for the Ford Road
connection subject to certain
conditions; including
realignment of existing Ford
Road, a circulation plan for
San Miguel Drive, and possible
relocation of the proposed
Park and Ride facility.
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easterly of Pelican Hill Road Corridor
to a connection with the EIR
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conditions regarding noise
mitigation and investigations
of a possible reduction in
Master Plan classification.
6) Provision for local agency
review of construction
phasing, detours, etc.
7) Use of transparent noise
barriers where views may be
affected.
8) Provision of requirements to
minimize any potential
siltation impacts on Newport
Bay.
9) Provisions of "scenic highway"
design features.
William J. Cecka, Vice - President of
Spyglass Bill Community Association,
addressed the Council and referenced
Resolution. No. 85 -11, adopted February
25, 1985, expressing the City's position
on the San. Joaquin Hills Transportation
Corridor. He stated that the concerns
of Spyglass Hill and Spyglass Ridge
Homeowners. Associations are set forth in
a letter to the City Council, dated
August 16, 1988. He stated it is their
suggestion that the proposed resolution
expressing the City's comments on the
Corridor EIR be modified by substituting
the entire: item 6 of Resolution No.
85 -11 for item 5 in the proposed
resolution. He stated, however, they
are not opposed to the noise impact
study recommended in item 5 -(a) of the
proposed resolution. In addition, they
would also recommend that item 14 in
Resolution No. 85 -11 be added to the
proposed resolution as item 10.
Paul Ryckoff, 1321 Outrigger Drive,
addressed the Council and stated that
the residents in his area are opposed to
the extension of San Joaquin Hills Road,
as they.do not want a 7- mile -long
"speedway" coming through their
residential community. He discussed the
estimated traffic volumes referred to in
the staff report; stated that
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Road extension is a must; and urged the
Council to uphold item 6 in Resolution
No. 85 -11, which the residents felt was
a compromise made in good faith.
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Richard Nichols, 519 Iris Avenue,
representing the Board of Directors of
Corona del Mar Community Association,
addressed the Council and stated that
they are in favor of retaining
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San Joaquin Hills Road onto the
Corridor. He stated they felt that San
Joaquin Hills Road extension would serve
as a massive growth inducement to
Newport Center, and further add to
traffic problems. They also felt that
the San Miguel and Ford Road
interchanges should be designed for no
more than a "traffic- light- type"
interchange, but would encourage The
Irvine Company to consider a
full- interchange with MacArthur
Boulevard south at its entrance to the
City. They would also like to see
Canyon Crust as a by -pass to Corona del
Mar, as they felt it would be the
ultimate eliminator for their area of
Pacific Coast Highway.
Teri Katz„ 11 Tiburon Bay Drive,
homeowner in Spyglass Hill, addressed
the Council in opposition to the
extension of San Joaquin Hills Road.
She stated that when they purchased
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their home three years ago, they were
assured by their real estate agent that
the extension would never take place due
to a commitment on the part of the City
Council. She stated that their area is
surrounded by parks, schools and homes,
and to grant the extension would change
the nature of the road and greatly
impact the community.
Don DeShazo, 11 Beachcomber Drive,
President of the Board of Directors of
Jasmine Creek Community Association,
addressed the Council and stated that
their community borders Marguerite
Avenue and San Joaquin Hills Road, and
that they support the concerns of the
Spyglass Hill and Spyglass Ridge
Homeowner Associations. He stated they
would like to preserve their quality of
life and not see it deteriorate.
Jean Watt, #4 Harbor Island,
representing SPON, addressed the Council
and asked staff the following questions:
1) How can the residents be
assured that the design
features of the Corridor will
be similar to that of Highway
280 in northern California?
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2) How are the traffic volumes
accounted for by the deletion
of a certain portion of San
Joaquin Hills Road?
3) How do the average daily
traffic figures quoted relate
to the peak hour traffic
figures?
Ms. Watt stated that they felt the City
Council should "stick" by their position
set forth in Resolution No. 85 -11, with
the exception of Ford Road if it is
realigned away from the homes. They
also felt that the adequacy of the EIR
should be questioned as to cumulative
impacts, air impacts, and alternatives.
In response to the above three
questions, the Public Works Director
replied as follows:
1) The staff of the
Transportation Corridor
Agency, the staff of the
cities involved, and the
County staff share the belief
that the Corridor should be
designed in a similar fashion
to that of Highway 280.
2) The trips that would have used
the subject "leg" of San
Joaquin Hills Road (if it is
not there) will take other
alternative routes to get to
their eventual destinations
along San Joaquin Hills Road.
3) That would depend on the
nature of the specific road in
question. A typical figure
that is used for arterial
highways of all types is 10%,
which means that approximately
10% of the average daily
traffic would represent a peak
hour volume.
Mark Lambert, 908 Gardena Way, President
of the Jasmine Park Homeowners
Association, addressed the Council and
concurred in the earlier comments of Mr.
DeShazo.
H. Ross Miller, 1627 Bay Cliff Circle,
President of Spyglass Ridge Community
Association, addressed the Council and
stated they do not believe San Joaquin
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Hills Road should be extended easterly
of Pelican Hill Road to an interchange
with the Corridor, due to increased
traffic, noise and air pollution,
increased crime potential, safety, etc.
He stated they have also filed their
concerns with the County Environmental
Management Agency. They would like San
Joaquin Hills Road held to four lanes;
no extension east of Pelican Hill Road;
and no connection with the Corridor.
They would urge the City Council to
uphold Resolution No. 85 -11, as they
regard it as a "promise" to the
communty. He also discussed estimated
traffic volumes as referenced in the
staff report, and earlier projected
volumes from the County which were
higher.
In response to comments made by Mr.
Miller regarding estimated traffic
volumes, the Public Works Director
stated that the volumes shown on the
earlier County document are
substantially higher than the current
County study, and those higher projected
volumes were based on a significantly
different land use plan.
Stella Cha.vos, 20 Mission Bay Drive,
past President of Spyglass Hill
Community Association, addressed the
Council in support of Resolution No.
85 -11. She stated that if San Joaquin
Hills Road is extended, it will destroy
the residential nature and beauty of the
City.
Dr. Lawrence Shapiro, 47 Cambria Avenue,
addressed the Council in opposition to
the extension of San Joaquin Hills Road,
and urged that serious consideration be
given to the impact it would have on the
residents if approved.
David Todd, 1947 Port Townsend,
President of Newport Hills Community
Association and speaker of the ad -hoc
committee representing the six homeowner
associations listed in their letter of
August 2, 1988, addressed the Council
and stated that the coalition represents
approximately 5,000 residents. They
believe the Corridor is vital and needed
and its construction is in the best
interest of Newport Beach residents in
the long term; the draft EIR is
thorough, detailed, well presented and
has given everyone an equal opportunity
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to voice their concerns; they believe
their efforts should now be turned to
issues of mitigation; and finally, they
would urge the Council to base their
decision on balance, and to connect
either Ford Road or San Joaquin Hills
Road, without connecting the other,
would cause a great burden on either end
of the community; and therefore, they
believe that both roads must be
connected to achieve that balance. In
conclusion, he stated they are in
support of the proposed resolution under
consideration, as written.
Bob Duke, 7 Mira Beach Circle, addressed
the Council in opposition to the
extension of San Joaquin Hills Road, and
recommended that item 6 of Resolution
No. 85 -11 replace item 5 in the proposed
resolution being considered.
Mitchell Brown, 1979 Port Cardigan,
addressed the Council and discussed the
proposed interchanges. He stated that
if both Ford Road and San Joaquin Hills
Road were deleted as connections, there
will be over- capacity conditions on
MacArthur Boulevard, Jamboree Road, as
well as a continued traffic problem on
Pacific Coast Highway. He also felt
that realigning Ford Road alone would
not solve their problem.
Council Member Turner stated that he was
very reluctant to support anything that
would make traffic any worse in old
Corona del Mar along Pacific Coast
Highway. He stated he was sensitive to
San Miguel Road, and if the extension is
not approved, there will be a large
increase in traffic in that area. He
was also sensitive to Jamboree Road and
MacArthur Boulevard.
Council Member Strauss stated that when
Resolution No. 85 -11 was adopted by the
City Council, it was a considerable
"give -up" compromise on the part of the
residents in Spyglass and other areas.
In addition, item 14 of the resolution
states as follows: "The Mayor is
authorized to execute the MOU, with the
understanding that the City of Newport
Beach will not participate in the
program to fund, design, approve or
construct the San Joaquin Hills
Transportation Corridor unless, and
until, the City's concerns expressed in
the resolution are fully protected in
the joint powers agreement or
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otherwise." He stated that said
resolution was adopted unanimously by
the Council and he, therefore, felt the
conditions in the resolution should not
be waived.
In view of the foregoing comments,
Council Member Strauss moved to adopt
Resolution. No. 88 -89, expressing the
City's comments on the San Joaquin Hills
Transportation Corridor EIR and related
matters, but deleting from it item 5 and
substituting in its place, item 6 of
Resolution. No. 85 -11, which reads: "The
connection. of San Joaquin Hills Road to
Pelican Hill Road shall not occur until
Pelican Hill Road is fully operational.
San Joaquin Hills Road should not exceed
four travel lanes as it connects to
Pelican Hill Road. The extension of San
Joaquin Hills Road east of Pelican Hill
Road to the Corridor shall not occur."
Council Member Strauss stated that if
the motion. carries, he would hope the
staff makes it very clear with respect
to the MOU', that if the above is not
carried out, the City will withdraw its
approval, "as it is a 'given,' as it was
three years ago."
Mayor Cox referenced Resolution No.
85 -11, and. commented that he felt
certain people are conveniently "picking
out" the items that happen to suit their
particular interest. He stated he was a
supporter of Resolution No. 85 -11
because he: has always been respectful of
the Spyglass Hill. residents and their
concerns regarding the extensiion, but he
is also respectful of every resident in
the City and felt that everyone who
resides in the City has an equal concern
about the quality of life. One of the
key items in Resolution No. 85 -11 is
item 13 which states, in part, "It is
the overriding policy of the City that
the integrity of the Circulation Element
of the General Plan be maintained; and
that the Transportation Corridor be
designed in a way which will distribute
traffic to the arterial street system
without exceeding the capacity of
individual. elements of the system." He
stated that when this issue was
considered by the Council, he spoke to
various homeowner associations about his
concerns. He stated that "we cannot be
so selfish that we always protect our
backyard to the deference of somebody
else's backyard."
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Mayor Cox, continuing with his remarks,
stated that the traffic circulation in
this City and in Orange County is the
number one concern to almost everyone,
and "if we cannot step up like human
beings and be conscious of the other
human being's problems and concerns,
without playing politics, there is
something wrong with us." The traffic
studies for this project are the best
money can buy, and the Council has had
to wait three years for this type of
data in order to make a reasonable
analysis. He stated this was an attempt
to balance. out the traffic circulation
system which, over the years, has been
difficult to do. He stated he will not
be supporting Council Member Strauss's
motion because of what item 13 in
Resolution No. 85 -11 speaks to, inasmuch
as it is the intention to make this
project as, balanced and equitable as
possible.
Council Member Maurer stated that no
matter what decision is made, some
residents are not going to be pleased.
He stated he was aware of the Council's
commitment: when adopting Resolution No.
85 -11; however, he did not feel it was a
type of commitment which cannot be
changed, inasmuch as the outcome will be
for the good of the residents. He,
therefore,. will not be supporting the
motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Hart stated that the City
needs "big" solutions to its traffic
problems, and she felt that one major
solution was the Corridor. She stated
that when the MOU was considered, it was
vital that the City continued to have a
"united front," and the Spyglass Hill
area provided that even though they were
not in total support of the issue.
However, with their support, Resolution
No. 85 -11 was developed, but now it
needs to be amended. She spoke in favor
of the realignment of Ford Road, which
she felt would eliminate a great deal of
traffic from the residential area, and
spoke against the placement of any noise
walls, indicating her desire for open
space.
Mayor Pro Test Hart stated that she would
support Council Member Strauss's motion,
if said motion is amended by changing
San Joaquin Hills Road to six travel
lanes, rather than four as it now states
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In item 6 of Resolution No. 85 -11, to
which Council Member Strauss indicated
no objections.
Council Member Sansone indicated he did
not feel the County Environmental
Management Agency, or any other involved
public agency, was going to pay anymore
attention to Resolution No. 88 -89 than
they have to other resolutions the City
has adopted in the past. He stated that
the Council can express their opinion to
the appropriate parties, but he felt it
was totally out of the City's hands, and
therefore, he will support the motion.
With respect to the San Joaquin Hills
Transportation Corridor, Council Member
Sansone stated it has been rumored that
there is a group of residents interested
in having the Corridor deleted, and he
would like to state for the record,
"if that organization picks up that
tone, they have an enemy right here and
now, as I am in total support of the
Corridor; while I am not in support of
the extension, I am 100% in favor of the
Corridor. And further, if that group
goes forward with that 'idiotic'
suggestion, I will fight it as hard as I
have ever fought before to defeat such a
drive."
Mayor Cox suggested that the comments
made by representatives of the Spyglass
Hill and Harbor View area be included in
the transmittal letter to the County.
The motion, as amended by Mayor Pro Tem
Hart, was voted on and carried.
CURRENT BUSINESS:
Report from Executive Assistant to the
City Manager regarding ARTS COMMISSION
FUND RAISING, was presented.
Motion was made to: (a) Authorize the
Mayor, on behalf of the Arts Commission,
to solicit: contributions from
individuals for the Salute to the Arts
and the Art in Public Places Program;
and (b)Direct staff to investigate
establishment of a nonprofit Arts
organization.
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2. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS CITIZENS
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE VACANCY -
Motion was made to accept with regret
(24)
the resignation letter from Lloyd G.
Backart; and defer to September 12,
(District 6) Council Member Sansone's
appointment to fill unexpired term
ending December 31, 1988.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY:
Planning
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Motion was made to confirm the
nominations of Thomas C. Edwards and
Norma Glover to fill the unexpired term
of Rena Koppelman, ending June 30, 1989:
4. COUNCIL AD HOC AVIATION COMMITTEE VACANCY:
Ad Hoc
Aviation
Motion was made to defer to September
Cmte
12, appointment to fill vacancy left by
Dorothy Hardcastle.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
The agenda for this meeting was
posted on August 18, 1988, at
9:50 a.m., on the City Hall
Bulletin Board located outside of
the City of Newport Beach
Administration Building.
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