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CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.m. [Refer to separate agenda
from City Attorney]
CLOSED SESSION REPORT PRESENTED: None
RECESSED AT 6:55 P.M.
RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. for regular meetina
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Reading of Minutes of Adjourned 2:00 p.m. Study Session,
and Regular Meeting of April 24, 1995, was waived,
approved as written, and ordered filed.
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Reading In full of all ordinances and resolutions under
consideration was waived, and City Clerk was directed to
read by titles only.
Mayor Hedges and Barbara Shelton of the
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
presented Certificates of Appreciation and $50 Savings
Bonds to the winners of the SCHOOL POSTER CONTEST -
1995 THEME EARTHDAY- BIRTHDAY.
Mayor Hedges presented a Proclamation to Paul Orris,
Corona del Mar Basketball Coach, and their Team
Captain, in recognition of their recent CIF CHAMPIONSHIP.
MATTERS WHICH A COUNCIL MEMBER WOULD LIKE STAFF TO
REPORT ON AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING:
• Council Member Watt requested that the Legislative
Committee review and report back on the status of
the bypass for Newport Coast Road, including the
current lawsuit regarding the toll booth.
MATTERS WHICH A COUNCIL MEMBER MAY WISH TO PLACE
ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR ACTION AND STAFF REPORT-
• Mayor Hedges requested staff review and report back
on Municipal Code Section 15.32.015, Underground
Utility Service Connection, with a view to modifying the
requirement of undergrounding utilities when a
property owner upgrades their electrical service in
areas where there are no underground utilities.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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The following Hems were approved, except for those Hems
removed:
ORDINANCE(S) FOR INTRODUCTION
Pass to 2nd reading on May 22,1995:
1. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 95 -15, being,
Ord 95 -1
Offense:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Nuisance
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING
(70/27)
CHAPTER 10.54 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO INDECENT
EXPOSURE. [Report from Assistant City
Attorney]
2. Removed from the Consent Calendar.
3. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 95 -17, being,
Ord 95 -1
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Estab
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING
(27)
CHAPTER 5.28 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS. [Refer to
report w /agenda item I]
Schedule for public hearing on May 22, 1995:
4. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 95 -18, being,
Ord 95 -1
Zoning
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
(94)
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING
TITLE 20 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIRED REAR
YARD SETBACK FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
ABUTTING ALLEYS WITH WIDTHS OF 20 FEET TO
24 FEET FROM 2 FEET 6 INCHES TO A ZERO
FOOT REAR YARD SETBACK (PLANNING
COMMISSION AMENDMENT NO. 820).
[Report from Planning Department]
RESOLUTION(S) FOR ADOPTION
5. Resolution No. 95 -37, requesting HARBOR
Fees /Fir
MUNICIPAL COURT'S ADOPTION OF A BAIL
Res 95 -;
SCHEDULE FOR VIOLATION OF NEWPORT BEACH
(40)
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 10.60.030, 5.96.015,
10.59.040, 10.59.050, 10.59.060 AND 10.54.020.
[Report from Revenue Manager /Finance
Department]
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6. Resolution No. 95 -38, ESTABLISHING THE RETAIL
Fees /Finance
FIREARMS SALES PERMIT FEE FOR LARRY HARRIS.
Res 95 -38
[Report from Revenue Manager /Finance
(40.)
Department]
7. Resolution No. 95 -39, REVISING FEES ASSOCIATED
Fees /Finance
WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS (HAZARDOUS
Res 95 -39
MATERIALS DISCLOSURE AND RESIDENTIAL
(40)
DEVELOPMENT OVER FOUR UNITS). [Report from Fire
Chief]
8. Resolution No. 95.40, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S MEDICAL
Empl Medical/
AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT, permitting the Newport
Hospital Ins.
Beach Employees League, Newport Beach
P . E . R. S .
Professional/rechnical Employees Association and
Res 95 -40
Newport Beach City Employees Association to
(47 )
participate in the PERS HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS
now available to other City employees.
[Memorandum from Personnel Director]
9. Resolution No. 95 -41, AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF
Utilities/
BONDS AND APPROVING FORMS OF INDENTURE AND
Assessment
PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Dist 72
NO. 72 (UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES IN BALBOA
Res 94 -41
COVES). [Report from Public Works Department]
(8 9 )
10. Resolution No. 95 -42, APPROVING TEMPORARY
Permit /Temp
STREET CLOSURE OF VIA OPORTO BETWEEN VIA LIDO
St Closure
AND CENTRAL AVENUE for Lois L. Streit to display
Res 95 -42
merchandise at events between the hours of 8
(65 )
a.m., and dusk on May 13 & 14, July 15 & 16,
October 21 & 22, November 18 & 19, and
December 9, 10, 16 & 17, 1995. [Memorandum
from Recreation Manager /Community Services
Department]
11. Resolution No. 95 -43, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF
Planning /CIOE
A PETITION to form a SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT
Res 95 -43
DISTRICT and authorizing and directing actions with
(68 )
respect thereto. [Report from Finance Director]
12. Resolution No. 95 -44, DECLARING INTENTION TO
Planning /CIO:
ESTABLISH A SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT and
Res 95 -44
authorizing the levy of special taxes. [Refer to
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report w /agenda item 11 ]
13. Resolution No. 95 -45, DECLARING INTENTION TO
Planning /CIO:
INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS of the proposed City
Res 95 -45
of Newport Beach SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
(68 )
NO. 95 -1 (CIOSA). [Refer to report w /agenda item
11]
14. Removed from the Consent Calendar.
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CONTRACT(S) AND AGREEMENTS)
15. Professional Services Agreement for preparation of
Newport Pav
Environmental Impact Report (for a fee not to
Project
exceed $53,750 plus reimbursable expenses which
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would be paid by the applicant) for the NEWPORT
(38 )
PAVILION PROJECT. [Report from Planning
Department]
16. Removed from the Consent Calendar.
17. MACARTHUR BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT
MacArthr Wdng
SEGMENT 1 CONSTRUCTION FROM PACIFIC COAST
Seg I
HIGHWAY TO 1000 FEET NORTHERLY OF SAN
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JOAQUIN HILLS ROAD (CONTRACT NO. 2825) -
(38)
Approve Cooperative Agreement No. 12 -237 with
Caltrans for Oversight of MacArthur Boulevard
Widening Segment 1 Construction. [Report from
Public Works Department]
18. BALBOA BOULEVARD, RECONSTRUCTION 12TH STREET
Bal 131 Rcnst/
TO 14TH STREET (CONTRACT NO. 2936) - 1) Waive
12th -14th Sts
the irregularities in the bid proposal of Gillespie
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Construction Inc., as obvious clerical errors, and
(3 8 )
accept their bid; and 2) Award Contract No. 2936
to Gillespie Construction, Inc. for the total bid price
of $826,016.50. [Report from Public Works
Department]
19. CONSTRUCTION OF WATER PIPELINE REACH NO. 1
Grndwtr Dev
PIPELINE (Utilities Yard to Santa Ana River)
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GROUNDWATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
C- 3004 -J
(CONTRACT NO. 3004 -J) - 1) Find that the lowest
(38)
bidder, Vido Artukovich & Sons, Inc., can meet the
requirements for completing the proposed
contract work and declare them the "low bidder,"
and 2) Award Contract No. 3004 -J to Vida
Artukovich & Son, Inc., in the amount of $1,971,245.
[Report from Utilities Department]
20. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS (CONTRACT
Grndwtr Dev
NO. 3004) FOR THE GROUNDWATER DEVELOPMENT &
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RELATED CAPITAL PROJECTS - Execute Professional
Agm
Services Agreements with 1) Converse Consultants
(C- 3004 -A &D)
Orange County for Geotechnical Investigation &
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Field Monitoring (Contract 3004 -A) for fee not to
exceed $185,700 based on standard hourly rates;
and 2) DMc Engineering for Field Surveying,
Engineering & Project Management (Contract
3004 -D) for fee not to exceed $187,200 based on
standard hourly rates. [Report from Utilities
Department]
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21. MOBILE VIDEO PROJECT AND FUNDING - 1)Approve
Mobile Video
a maximum expenditure of $196,860 to purchase
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29 Mobile Video Systems for use in all marked
Police Dpt
Police Vehicles of the Newport Beach Police
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Department and award bid to Kustom Signals, Inc.,
(38 )
and authorize the Police Chief to negotiate a
contract with the vendor, subject to approval by
the City Attorney's Office; 2) Approve the
expenditure of $50,751 for related equipment
needed for the implementation of the project; 3)
Approve the expenditure of $11,000 for
modification of the Police Facility to
accommodate tape storage and distribution
requirements of the overall project and the
relocation of existing police function; and 4)
Approve the financing recommendation proposed
by the City Manager to purchase or lease the
recommended police mobile video systems,
related equipment, and building modifications.
[Reports from City Manager and Police
Department]
22. PERSONNEL VACANCIES - Report from Personnel
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23. CLAIMS For Denial by
- the City Manager.
(3 6 )
Jack Dempsey alleging property damage as a
result of sewer stoppage on February 14, 1995 at 2
Rue Chamonix; seeking reimbursement of $447.70.
Ed Dillon alleging property damage as a result of
electrical cabinet door at Marina Mobile Home
Park, falling onto automobile causing damage to
windshield, paint, etc., on March 23, 1995.
Vickie S. Langille alleging personal injuries as a
result of trip and fall at 111 21st Street on March 11,
1995.
Melvin S. Mann alleging hole in waterline caused
flooding to garage and kitchen at 1219 W. Bay
Avenue on March 24, 1995; seeking approximately
$950 in property damages.
Greg S, Jana McConaughey seeking
reimbursement of plumbing work due to backup
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and flooding of home at 3125 Bayside Drive on
April 3, 1995.
Alice Morales alleging loose sand on bicycle path
at West Oceanfront and 16th Street on March 12,
1995, caused personal injury.
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Ronald Samborskt alleging Police Officers detained
and questioned him on April 7, 1995 at the former
Delaney's grocery store parking lot; took his wallet
with all its contents; seeking reimbursement of
personal property.
Kathleen B. Thomas alleging trip and fall due to
construction in area of Jamboree and San
Joaquin Hills Road on April 20, 1995; seeking
reimbursement of $258 for medical bills.
Louise Wyalt alleging heavy wind caused tree
branch to fall on vehicle while parked in front of
City bank building at Via Lido metered parking on
April 10, 1995.
24. AGENDA OF MAY 4, 1995, FROM THE PLANNING
Planning
DEPARTMENT.
(68 )
25. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULING /May 22. 1995 - Use
U/P 1956(A)
Permit No. 1956(Amended) Thunderbird Club.
(8 8 )
[Report from City Attorney]
26. Removed from the Consent Calendar.
27. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE OUTLET CITY COUNCIL
Council Polic}
POLICY - Adopt City Council Policy K -7, Alcoholic
K-7
Beverage Outlets. [Memorandum from Assistant
(69 )
City Manager]
28. MASSAGE OPERATOR'S PERMIT /MENA DALEY -
Massage Perm/
Recommendation in staff report to deny. (Report
Daley
from City's Contract Attorney]
(27 )
29. MASSAGE OPERATOR'S PERMIT /JACQUELINE KING &
Massage Perm/
JANINE BLAIR - Recommendation in staff report to
King /Blair
grant permit. [Report from City's Contract
(27 )
Attorney]
30. MASSAGE OPERATOR'S PERMIT /EDWARD
Massage Perm/
ROCKWOOD - Recommendation in staff report to
Rockwood
deny. [Report from City's Contract Attorney]
(27 )
31. NON - STANDARD IMPROVEMENTS FOR CITY SEWER
Permit /321
EASEMENT AT 321 KINGS ROAD - Approve
Kings Rd
agreement for non- standard improvements within
(6 5 )
the public right -of -way in an easement across the
subject property; City Clerk to record with Orange
County Recorder. [Memorandum from Utilities
Department]
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32. WATER PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION FOR REACH NO. 3
Grndwtr Dev/
WATER TRANSMISSION PIPELINE (CONTRACT NO.
Reach 3
3004 4) GROUNDWATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT -
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Approve plans and specifications and authorize
(38 )
City Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened at 2
p.m., Wednesday, May 31, 1995 at the office of the
City Clerk. [Memorandum from Utilities
Department]
33. AVOCADO AVENUE WATER PIPELINE PROJECT
Avocado Av
CONSTRUCTION (CONTRACT NO. 2942) - Approve
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the plans and specifications; and authorize the
C -2942
City Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened at 2
(3 8 )
p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 1995 at the office of the
City Clerk. [Memorandum from Utilities
Department]
34. ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION
Permit /2501
AND MAINTENANCE OF PROPOSED PRIVATE
Ocean Bl
IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE OCEAN BOULEVARD
(65 )
PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY ADJACENT TO 2501 OCEAN
BOULEVARD, CORONA DEL MAR - Approve the
application subject to Execution of an
Encroachment Agreement for non - standard
improvements; an Encroachment Permit issued by
the Public Works Depart ment. (City Clerk to have
the agreement recorded with the Orange County
Recorder). [Report from Public Works Department]
35. ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION
Permit /1200 S,
AND MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS
Bay Front
WITHIN THE SOUTH BAY FRONT AND AMETHYST
(65)
STREET PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAYS ADJACENT TO 1200
SOUTH BAY FRONT, BALBOA ISLAND - Approve the
application subject to Execution of an
Encroachment Agreement for non - standard
improvements; an Encroachment Permit issued by
the Public Works Department (City Clerk to have
the agreement recorded with the Orange County
Recorder). [Report from Public Works Department]
36. Removed from the Consent Calendar.
37. BOLSA PARK CONSTRUCTION (CONTRACT NO. 2899)
Balsa Prk
- Approve the plans and specifications; and
C -2899
authorize City Clerk to advertise for bids.
(3 8 )
[Memorandum from Public Works Department]
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38. POLICE DEPARTMENT /RECLASSIFICATION OF
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POSITIONS - Approve recommendations contained
(7 0 )
in the staff report which outlines the process of
reclassifying two swom officer positions and one
non -swom Community Services Officer to three
civilian Crime Scene Investigators and one Crime
Analyst position at no additional cost to the City;
and direct staff to work with the Civil Service
Commission to establish appropriate job
descriptions and conduct a recruitment for the
positions. [Report from Chief of Police]
39. Removed from the Consent Calendar.
40. Removed from the Consent Calendar.
41. BUDGET AMENDMENT(S)
(4 0 )
BA -034, $736,000 - Increase revenue estimates as
well as appropriate funds for existing CONTRACT
3008 which is part of a larger traffic signal
improvement project that is 80`9a funded through
the MEASURE M, COMPETITIVE FUNDING PROGRAM.
The 20% City match is being paid for with Gas Tax
Funds.
BA -035, $50,000 - Transfer from General Services -
Parks, salaries, to their professional services
account due to the privatization of the General
Services - Parks Division and subsequent
contracting of parkway and median services with
LANDSCAPE WEST. [Memorandum from General
Services Director]
BA -036, $50,000 - Appropriate additional funds for
professional AIRPORT CONSULTING FEES. Account
represents estimate to complete the year.
BA -037, $55,000 - Appropriate unbudgeted
revenues received from Irvine Ranch Water District
for the reconstruction of the CAMEO SHORES LIFT
STATION and installation of new sewer force main
facilities to serve PELICAN POINT AND PELICAN HILL
per agreement dated 2/21/91. [Supporting
documents from Utilities Department]
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Report from Assistant City Attorney regarding
Ord 95-
agenda items 1, 2 8, 3, proposed ORDINANCE,
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING
CHAPTER 5.96.010 AND 5.96.045 OF THE
NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO ADULT BUSINESSES; and
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39. Report from City Attorney regarding ADULT
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Council Member Edwards' request regarding
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recent development in municipal regulations.
The following persons addressed the Council in
opposition to the Mermaid Topless Bar and
Restaurant near John Wayne Airport which will be
opening soon:
Sarah Sanserieri, 704 Marigold Avenue
Clark Emerson, resident of Orange
Marianne McDaniel, 127 Jade Avenue
It was the opinion of the above speakers that
sexually oriented businesses will: I) lower community
standards; 2) negatively affect surrounding
businesses; and 3) encourage violence against
women and threaten their personal safety, civil
rights and dignity. They also felt added police
protection will be needed in the subject area
inasmuch as these type businesses increase the
opportunity for burglaries, theft, disturbance of the
peace, etc., and the area around the airport
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could eventually resemble Century Boulevard next
to LAX if stronger restrictions are not imposed.
In response to the above, the City Attorney
reported that this City's regulations with regard to
Adult Businesses are the most stringent in the State
representing the maximum amount of regulations
that the courts have permitted of Adult Businesses,
and that regulations anymore stringent would be
counter - productive in that they could be
successfully challenged in the courts. The City's
regulations began in 1980 in response to a 1976
Supreme Court ruling which authorized zoning
ordinances to limit adult businesses from
congregating in specific areas or allowed a public
agency to force those businesses to congregate in
one area to the exclusion of other areas. The City
of Newport Beach chose to adopt a zoning
ordinance which required these businesses to
locate a certain distance from residential
communities and a certain distance from one
another. Over the years, periodic amendments to
this Ordinance were approved by the Council to
make sure they contained the maximum degree of
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regulation permitted by the courts. In 1986, the
courts concluded that the regulations the City had
adopted were valid, but also said that a City our
size with our diverse land uses, could not prevent
Adult Businesses through zoning ordinances, and as
a result, the City has to allow approximately 596 of
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the land area to be available for Adult Businesses if
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they chose to locate in that particular area. The
City has also adopted an Ordinance which
prohibits total nudity within Adult Businesses
consistent with court rulings.
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City Attorney's memorandum are available to
anyone interested, and moved to introduce
Ordinance No. 95 -16 and to pass to second reading
on May 22,1995; and to receive and file the City
Attorney's report concerning Adult
Entertainment /Adult Businesses.
14. Report from Marine Department recommending
Balboa Ycht
adoption of proposed Resolution ADJUSTING THE
Basin Slip
SLIP FEES FOR THE BALBOA YACHT BASIN from $12.25
Fees
per foot per month to $14.50 per foot per month.
(40 )
The following persons addressed the Council in
opposition to the proposed increase in fees:
John Sipple, 452 Seaward Avenue
Ron Bower, 1430 Seranade Terrace
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Charles Mitchell, 2897 Velasco Lane, Costa Mesa
Dr. Daniel Rose, 2144 Camellia Lane, Fullerton
Robert Elliott, 1319 Parkside Drive, Riverside
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa
Art Ciancio, 21871 Seacrest, Huntington Beach
Gerald Lester, 2231 -C1 Pacific Avenue, Costa
Mesa
It was indicated by the above speakers that the
proposed 18% increase in slip fees is "outrageous
and unreasonable," particularly in the current
economy, and will force existing tenants to look
elsewhere; the market will not support this type of
increase without creating vacancies; the City does
not provide any amenities to justify this increase
such as security, larger end -ties, recreational
facilities, laundry, etc.: the proposed increase
should be more in line with the average Consumer
Price Increase which was only 2.3 % per year for
the last three years; the proposed rate is higher
than the marinas in Long Beach, San Diego,
Marina Del Rey, and Huntington Harbor which are
in the $6 to $8 range; many of the boat tenants are
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on fixed incomes and the increase will cause a
financial hardship; if the City is not careful, it will
"price itself out of the market;" the tenants should
have received notification of this matter at a much
earlier date in order to respond adequately; the
proposed increase should be deferred for further
study and a more reasonable recommendation.
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The City Attorney referenced his Supplemental
Balboa Ycht
Report on this item noting as follows:
Basin Slip
Fees
"In 1982, the City entered into a 'Loan and
Operation Contract' with the State Department
of Boating and Waterways (Department). The
Department loaned the City $2.5 million which
was used to renovate the Balboa Yacht Basin.
The City agreed to repay the loan 'from gross
revenues originating from fees and rentals
charged users of the Balboa Yacht Basin." As
part of the repayment obligation, the City is
required to: '. . . reviewing berthing charges of
public and privately owned boating facilities in
the general area of Newport Bay, serving the
same boating public, and shall then set rates at
comparable levels for comparable facilities and
services... (and) adjust such rates as necessary
to keep them at comparable levels with other
public and privately owned boating facilities in
the general area . . .'(Section 4(c)). The
contract also requires the City to adjust rates no
less than once per year. Moreover, the City is
required to increase slip fees in an amount at
least equal to the percentage change in the
CPI —which is approximately 10% over the past
four years. In summary, the City is legally
obligated to adjust slip fees to reflect prevailing
rates in the Harbor and must do so on an
annual basis."
The City Attorney further noted that the rental fees
that are charged boat owners are not property
taxes; they are rent paid for space; the State Lands
Commission typically requires the City to lease or
rent Tidelands at Fair Market Rental Value.
The City Manager advised that each year the staff
reviews the income received from Tidelands
properties, and attempts to calculate the costs
attendant to serving those Tidelands areas,
however, in calculating those costs for the current
fiscal year, it was pointed out that there is a deficit
of 1.5 million dollars. He noted that the last time
the slip rate at the Balboa Yacht Basin was
adjusted was in September 1991. A survey was done
April 17, 1995 indicating that marina rates within the
City as of July I, 1995 will range from $12.50 per foot
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per month to as much as $20.00 per foot per
month, and the average appears to be in the area
of $14.00 per foot per month. As a result, the Marine
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Department recommended that rates be adjusted.
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Following consideration and review by the Finance
Basin Slip
Committee and the Harbor and Beaches
Fees
Committee, the recommendation was to charge
$14.50 per foot per month for all size slips.
Tony Melum, Acting Marine Director, addressed the
Council and projected on the screen, the Marina
Rate Comparisons per foot as of July I, 1995 as
enumerated in his report, and answered questions
of the Council.
Motion
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Council Member Cox stated that this item has
been studied and debated by the Finance and
Harbor and Beaches Committees at great length,
and the City does have a responsibility to the
public of California that the assets the City has,
such as the Tidelands, do get a fair market return
on their income. The City is not in a profit- making
business, but it is in the business to earn revenue
from assets just like any private sector would earn
revenue from assets of a fair market rate. He felt it
would be totally unfair for the City to provide some
type of advantage to a select group of individuals,
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and inasmuch as the City has not raised its slip fees
in the last four years, he felt the increase was
reasonable, and therefore, moved to adopt
Resolution No. 95 -46,
Motion
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Substitute motion was made by Council Member
Edwards to increase the monthly fees as follows:
slips 40 feet and over to $14.00 per foot: slips 35 to
39 feet to $13.50 per foot, and slips 31 to 34 feet to
$12.75 per foot.
Council Member Edwards stated he felt his
substitute motion was fair and comparable with
the CPI.
Council Member Glover stated she will not be
supporting the substitute motion inasmuch as the
Finance and Harbor and Beaches Committees
have studied this issue in depth prior to making
their recommendations.
Mayor Pro Tern Debay expressed her concern with
the need to provide some type of amenities at the
Balboa Yacht Basin, and questioned if the original
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report back.
Ayes
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The substitute motion was voted on and FAILED.
Noes
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All Ayes
The original motion as made by Council Member
Cox was voted on and carded.
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recommending approval of an Agreement with
Coop Beach
County of Orange providing for City participation
Erosion
in STAGE 10 OF THE FEDERAL COOPERATIVE BEACH
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EROSION CONTROL PROJECT.
(3 8 )
At the request of Mayor Pro Tern Debay, the Public
Works Director summarized the proposed project
for the benefit of those in the audience and those
watching this meeting on television. He stated that
this particular agreement between the Corps of
Engineers and the County provides for the City's
participation in Stage 10 of the Federal
Cooperative Beach Erosion Control Project. The
Corps of Engineers has put together a program to
help provide erosion control along the beaches in
a seventeen mile stretch which starts at the City's
harbor entrance and ends at Anaheim Bay. Over
the last 32 years, eight groins have been
constructed, and 1.7 million cubic yards of sand
have been placed on the City beaches. The
Corps of Engineers have also placed 6 million
yards of sand at Sunset Beach with the hope that
the sand would gradually wash down coast to
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Newport Beach to an off -shore canyon. As a result
of further City studies regarding the movement of
sand off - shore, the Corps of Engineers was
convinced to not put all of the sand in the Sunset
Beach area, but rather to put 1.5 million yards in the
Sunset Beach and 150,000 yards in the area of
Newport Beach between the pier and 56th Street.
As part of the Corps of Engineers Santa Ana River
project last year, they moved a large amount of
sand out off the shore in the West Newport area
and built what has been termed as a feeder
beach, and that sand has gradually been washing
on shore, cleansed, and building up the beach in
that area. It is the Corps of Engineers proposal to
take 150.000 yards of sand in West Newport, using
scrapers and tractors, and haul it down to the
groin field area and deposit it there to build the
beach up. It is anticipated this project will go to
bid in late fall so that they can work during the
winter months when the beach is least used. When
the actual schedule is complete, more meetings
will be held with the community in West Newport in
the fall. The City's share in this project is 1.79% of
the total project cost or $189,740.00 which is
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There being no further comments, motion was
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made by Mayor Pro Tern Debay to approve the
recommended action.
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26. Memorandum from Assistant City Manager
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K -8
OCEANFRONT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, CITY
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COUNCIL POLICY.
The City Manager stated that as a result of the
Seashore Oceanfront Comprehensive Plan, the
proposed Policy memorializes both the planning
process and the actions adopted or
recommended during the process; however, the
Public Works Department has recommended
deletion of the item referring to cul -de -sacs and
returning to two-way streets (page 4, section 6)
because discussions with the community have
produced no consensus.
Motion
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Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Debay to
All Ayes
approve Council Policy K -8 with the recommended
changes as outlined.
36. Report from Public Works Department regarding
Permit /3912 &
ENCROACHMENTS OF WALLS INTO THE 40TH STREET
4000 River Av
RIGHT -OF -WAY AT 3912 AND 4000 RIVER AVENUE
(65)
ADJACENT TO NEWPORT BAY - 1) Appeal of Ann
Santas, representing the owner of 3912 River
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Avenue, to retain a stucco wall that encroaches 5'
into the 40th Street right -of -way constructed with
the recent redevelopment of the property; and 2)
Appeal of Vickie Prendergast, the owner of 4000
River Avenue, to retain a brick and wood fence
that encroaches 5' into the 40th street right -of -way
constructed in excess of 10 years ago.
Gertrude Arnold, owner of 3912 River Avenue,
addressed the Council in support of her appeal to
retain a stucco wall that encroaches 5' into the
40th Street right -of -way constructed with the recent
development of the property. She stated she was
unaware that a permit was needed for the wall,
but felt it is a definite improvement to the property,
and she is hopeful she will not have to tear it down
and rebuild. She stated she did, however, execute
an Encroachment Agreement on July 13, 1994 to
construct decorative sidewalk and steps within the
parkway area of the 40th Street right -of -way. She
stated the street end has never been improved,
and reiterated that she did not intentionally have
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the wall constructed without the benefit of a
permit.
Vickie Prendergast, owner of 4000 River Avenue,
addressed the Council in support of her appeal to
retain a brick and wood fence that encroaches 5'
into the 40th Street right -of -way constructed in
excess of 10 years ago. She stated that she
purchased the property one year ago, and that
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visited her property and at no time did anyone
indicate she had violated a City policy. She stated
that from what she understands, the brick and
wood fence was constructed in 1978, and if the
fence were tom down and a new fence installed
at the property line, she would have to tear out the
entire front of her house. She stated she is a widow
and lives alone, and purchased the home
because of the somewhat secluded entrance and
security the fence provided. She noted that the
property was sold twice before she bought the
home, and at no time were those property owners
required to reconstruct the fence.
Motion
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Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Debay to
defer action on the two subject appeals at this
time, but in the interim, staff be directed to perform
a non - comprehensive survey of the street ends
and encroachments in this area showing how
many have been constructed in years past, the
impact of these encroachments on the properties
in the subject neighborhood, and the number of
street ends that make it difficult to get access to
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the water.
In response to question raised by Council Member
Glover regarding the fence at 4000 River Avenue
which was constructed over 10 years ago, the
Public Works Director noted that the Council Policy
that governed encroachments in the 1980's would
still not have permitted the fence to be
constructed; the fence was only discovered when
the staff was investigating the new encroachments
adjacent to 3912 River Avenue.
The City Attorney advised that there is no situation
where an encroachment would be
"grandfathered."
Council Member Watt indicated she was opposed
to the two encroachments in principle, but she
does support Mayor Pro Tern Deboy's motion for a
survey and more staff input.
Mayor Hedges indicated he sympathized with the
two property owners in question; however, he felt
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this is an appropriation of public properly for
private use; also, most of the homes in the City do
border on sidewalks as opposed to City -owned
property.
The Public Works Director suggested that the area
to be surveyed around the bay be westerly of
32nd Street, the West Newport area, Newport
Island, and the Finley Tract across from City Hall.
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staff's recommendation, which motion FAILED.
All Ayes
The original motion made by Mayor Pro Tern Debay
was voted on and carried.
The City Manager indicated that staff would report
back within 45 to 60 days.
40. Report from City Manager recommending
City Mgr /0-C
approval of SPECIAL BANKRUPTCY COUNSEL
Bankruptcy
SERVICES - Agreement with Mitchell, Silberberg and
investm Pool
Knupp for joint representation with all other
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Orange County cities in the ORANGE COUNTY
(38)
INVESTMENT POOL BANKRUPTCY.
Motion
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Council Member Edwards stated he was not
All Ayes
prepared to vote on this issue until additional
information is known regarding the "whole scope
of what this representation will be, the duration,
and to what extent the City be participating," and
therefore, moved to continue this Hem for report
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42. Mayor Hedges opened the continued public
CdM Undrgr
hearing for UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES IN BLOCK
Utilities/
133, CORONA DEL MAR, BOUNDED BY FERNLEAF
Assessment
AVENUE, SEAVIEW AVENUE, GOLDENROD AVENUE
Dist 67
AND BAYVIEW DRIVE (Proposed Assessment District
(89)
No. 67).
Report from Public Works Department.
The Public Works Director stated that following the
last public hearing on this issue on April 24, 1995, he
did talk with the Legal Counsel and Assessment
Engineer regarding concerns expressed at that
meeting, but at this time, there are no
recommended changes or modifications. He did
note however, that since the last public hearing,
the City has received two written withdrawals of
protest which reduces the protest now to 42%
based on land area.
Carter Wurts, 2700 Ocean Boulevard, addressed
the Council in" opposition to the proposed
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Assessment District. He noted that in the Municipal
Improvement Act of 1913, it states that those who
gain the most benefit should pay the most cost;
however, he does not think this is the case in this
particular instance. He stated that the majority of
the property owners within the District will all be
paying the same tax, but not all will be receiving
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the some view benefit. He felt that the 1913 Act is
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out -of -date for the circumstances within this
Dist 67
Assessment District, especially when the City has
other Ordinances that state that views are very
valuable and very important to this community,
and therefore, urged the Council to not allow such
an inequality. He also added that the two written
withdrawals of protest are from property owners
who have their homes for sale.
John Steams, 2711 Seaview Avenue, addressed the
Council in opposition to the proposed Assessment
District, stating his lot is the smallest parcel in the
block. He noted that three utility poles will be
removed along his alley; however, one pole will still
remain which is located only 10' from his home.
Because this particular pole is on Seaview Avenue,
it is his understanding it cannot be included in this
Assessment District. He stated he will receive no
benefits whatsoever from the undergrounding
inasmuch as the pole nearest his home will not be
removed and, therefore, strongly objects to paying
the assessment of approximately $3,500.00.
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Hearing no others wishing to address the Council,
the public hearing was closed.
Motion
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Council Member O'Neil commented that he. is
aware there is a feeling of unfairness as to how the
assessments are being spread, but after meeting
with the Bond Counsel and Assessment Engineer,
he learned there is very little leeway and flexibility
in the methodology of how these assessments are
spread. Also, there has been a great deal of case
law and litigation in interpreting the Municipal
Improvement Act of 1913, and after studying this
issue, he agrees there is little that can be done to
change the numbers recommended by the
Assessment Engineer and supported by the Bond
Counsel. He stated in view of the 42% protest, and
the amount of money the City has already
invested in this proposed District, he felt it would be
in the best interest of the City to proceed, and
therefore, moved to adopt the following
resolutions:
Resolution No. 95 -47 APPROVING AGREEMENTS
Res 95 -47
with the respective utility companies for the
underground work, and authorizing execution
of the contracts;
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Resolution No. 95 -48 CONFIRMING
ASSESSMENTS which takes final action
Res 95 -48
regarding any protests, confirms the
assessment, approves the final Engineer's
Report and orders the works of improvements;
and
Resolution No. 95 -49 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE
Res 95 -49
OF BONDS AND APPROVING FORMS OF
INDENTURE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT which
sets forth the terms and conditions for the sale
of bonds and approves the Purchase
Agreement submitted by the designated
underwriter.
Council Member Glover stated she supports
underground utilities; however, in this particular
instance, she is going to support the minority
because "common sense tells her this does not
seem fair" inasmuch as all those who are being
assessed are not receiving a direct benefit.
Ayes
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The motion was voted on and carried.
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Mayor Hedges referenced those opposing certain
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provisions of the Municipal Improvement Act of
1913, and stated if they feel amendments to the Act
are needed, letters should be transmitted to State
legislators.
43. Mayor Hedges opened the public hearing
Diamond Taxi
regarding APPLICATION BY DIAMOND CAB
Cab Co.
COMPANY TO INCREASE TAXICABS.
(27 )
Report from Revenue Manager /Finance
Department.
The City Manager stated there are currently seven
taxicab companies authorized to operate a total
of 164 vehicles in the City. All seven companies use
these vehicles to service other Orange and Los
Angeles County cities. Diamond Cab Company
was issued a certificate of public convenience
and necessity to operate three taxicabs in January
1994. The applicant has requested permission to
add six Ford sedan vehicles to the vehicles
authorized to operate in the City. Diamond Cab
Company operates a total of seventeen vehicles
in nine other cities. The six vehicles listed on their
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application were inspected by the Police
Department and meet applicable Municipal and
California Vehicle Code requirements.
Hearing no one wishing to address the Council, the
public hearing was closed.
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Motion was made by Council Member Cox
concur with staff's recommendation to approve tl
request of Diamond Cab Company to add six
taxicab vehicles, bringing the total number
taxicab vehicles they are authorized to operate
the City to nine (9).
44. Mayor Hedges opened the public hearir
regarding:
A. General Plan Amendment No. 88 -2(E) - Request
amend the Land Use Element of the General PI
so as to redesignate the subject property frc
"Retail Service Commercial" use
"Governmental, Educational, and Institutior
Facilities" use; and the acceptance of
Environmental Document;
AND
B. local Coastal Proaram Amendment No. 36
Request to amend the Local Coastal Progrc
Land Use Plan so as to redesignate the subje
property from "Retail Service Commercial' use
"Governmental, Educational, and Institutior
Facilities" use;
AND
C. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 95 -14, being,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL r
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDIF
TITLE 20 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIP
CODE BY AMENDING PORTIONS
DISTRICTING MAP NO. 4, SO AS
RECLASSIFY THE EASTERLY 114 FEET OF LOT
TRACT NO. 1117 AND LOTS 1197 -1200, TRA
NO. 907, FROM THE RSC -H DISTRICT TO T
GEIF [0.5/.75] DISTRICT (PLANNIt
COMMISSION AMENDMENT NO. 818);
AND
D. Use Permit No. 3549 (Public Hearing) - Request
allow the phased construction of a new chur
facility including a 375 seat sanctuary, a srr
chapel, a parish hall with related kitchr
administrative offices, library and classrooms. T
proposal also includes a use permit to allow t
transfer of development rights to the church s
from property located at the southwesterly con
of 32nd Street and Lafayette Avenue and t
approval of a use permit so as to allow a chur
tower and eight foot cross to exceed 35 feet in
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height; the approval of an off-site parking
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arrangement; and the approval of a modification
to the Zoning Code so as to allow four tandem
parking spaces in the Phase 2 design of the off -site
parking area;
AND
E. Variance No. 1204 - Request to allow the proposed
Var 1204
development to exceed .5 times the site area on
property with a .5/.75 variable Floor Area Ratio;
AND
F. Lot Line Adtusfinenf No. 95 -2 - Request to permit a
Lot Line Adj
lot line adjustment so as to combine five existing
95 -2
parcels of land into one parcel for church
purposes, on property to be zoned GEIF [0.5/.751;
Church Site: Lots 1197, 1198, 1199, and 1200, Tract
907 and a portion of Lot 6, Tract No.1117 located
on the southwesterly comer of Via Udo and Via
Malaga. Off-Site Parking Location: Lots 7-12,16-21,
and portions of Loh 13 and 15, Block 530,
Lancaster's Addition, located on the southwesterly
comer of 32nd Street and Lafayette Avenue, In
Central Newport for St. James Episcopal Church,
Newport Beach.
Report from Planning Department.
The Planning Director stated this is a multi - permit
project encompassing two sites for the phased
redevelopment of St. James Church. The first three
permits involve amendments to the General Plan,
Local Coastal Program and Districting Map so as to
place the sites in the Governmental, Educational
and Institutional designation. The Use Permit is
required for the construction of the 375 seat
sanctuary, chapel and parish hall complex, as well
as the transfer of development rights from the
parking lot parcel to the church site, and the
construction of the tower and cross in excess of the
35 foot height limit. The Variance is required to
exceed the .5 FAR on the site which allows up to
.75 times the buildable area of the site, and the Lot
Line Adjustment is required to combine the five lots
between Via Lido and Via Oporto into a single
building site. The City Council previously approved
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on March 27, 1995 an off -site shared parking
arrangement involving the former Bank of Newport
site and the City Hall parking lot whereby the
Church has use of the City Hall lot on Saturdays,
Sundays and municipal Holidays. The Planning
Commission approved the subject applications on
April 6, 1995, with five ayes, and two absent.
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Bill Dunlap, 400 Snug Harbor Road, representing St.
James Episcopal Church, addressed the Council jrs
support of their request. He stated they have
been working with City staff on this project for
approximately six months, and their next step is to
obtain Coastal Commission approval. It is their
hope to commence the first phase of work in June.
Hearing no one wishing to address the Council, the
public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Mayor Hedges to
approve /adopt the following:
Resolution No. 95 -50, approving General Plan
Amendment No. 88-2 (E), amending the Land Use
Element of the General Plan so as to redesignate
the easterly 114 feet of Lot 6, Tract No. 1117 from
"Retail Service Commercial" use to
"Governmental, Educational, and Institutional
Facilities" use.
Resolution No. 95 -51, approving Amendment No.
36 to the Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan, so
as to redesignate the easterly 114 feet of Lot 6,
Tract No. 1117 from "Retail Service Commercial"
use to "Governmental, Educational, and
Institutional Facilities."
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Res 95 -51
Ordinance No. 95 -14 (Amendment No. 818), Ord 95 -14
amending a portion of Districting Map No. 4 so as
to reclassify the subject properly from the RSC -H
District to the GEIF [0.5/.75] District.
Sustain the action of the Planning Commission I U/P 3549/
approving Use Permit No. 3549, Variance No. 1204 Variance 1204/
and Lot Line Adjustment No. 95-2. Lot Ln Adj 95 -2
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dan Dunham, 603 Jasmine Avenue, representing the
Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce, addressed
the Council regarding Caltrans possible removal of
certain crosswalks on Pacific Coast Highway in Corona
del Mar. He stated that as a result of a recent meeting
with representatives from Caltrans, and because of the
letter the City sent to Caltrans on this issue, it is now his
understanding there is a very good chance that the
crosswalks at Iris and Orchid will remain, but that the
crosswalk at Dahlia will be removed. The Chamber of
Commerce and the merchants in the area are still
seeking additional improvements to the area in terms
of keeping all three crosswalks, and the thought of
obtaining a signal at Iris near the Albertsons Market.
He requested the Council continue their support of the
Chamber's desires, and stated that at their recent
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removal by Caltrans of any of the crosswalks on
Pacific Coast Highway as it is against the five -year
plan the Chamber developed for the community, and
not in the best interest of public safety.
CURRENT BUSINESS
45. Memorandum from Assistant City Manager
Off -Shore Oil
concerning OFF -SHORE OIL MORATORIUM.
(87 )
The City Manager noted that a moratorium on off-
shore oil drilling for the past several years has
routinely been approved by Congress on an
annual basis. The annual extension apparently has
not survived a committee hearing in the U.S.
Congress. A flyer noticing a meeting of concerned
local officials is scheduled for Thursday, May 11 in
San Francisco, and it is recommended that the
Council authorize a member of the staff or a
Council Member to attend this meeting. In past
years, the City has contributed funds to a coalition
of local governments who hired a lobbyist to
promote the continuance of the off -shore
moratorium. That coalition has disbanded
because of lack of funds and the expected
continuation of the moratorium.
The Assistant City Manager stated that Mayor
Blackburn from Laguna Beach will be attending
the meeting in San Francisco and intends to hold a
briefing for all local officials upon her return.
Council Member Watt indicated she would like to
see the City stay "very involved" in this issue, but
she herself could not attend the meeting because
of another meeting with the Harbor and Beaches
Committee.
Council Member Edwards stated this is a major
issue and could have a great impact on the City;
he has been in contact with Congressman Cox's
office as well as U.S. Senators Boxer and Feinstein,
and felt that if the City cannot be represented in
San Francisco, a letter should be sent outlining the
City's position or someone should attend the
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Following discussion, Mayor Hedges indicated this
issue warranted further discussion by the Legislative
Committee. Mayor Hedges also authorized
Council Member Cox to attend the meeting In San
Francisco on Thursday, May 11, 1995.
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46. Report from Assistant City Manager concerning
Planning
SPECIALTY FOOD USES.
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The Assistant City Manager noted that at the City
Council meeting of March 27, 1995, Council
Member Edwards requested a report on this
subject, and as such, he discussed this issue with
the Planning staff and has outlined in his report
mechanisms by which such notification and
appeal can be reinstituted. He also discussed the
alternative the Council may either do Citywide or
in a localized area as set forth in his report.
Motion
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Council Member Edwards stated that what was
intended when he made this request, was not to
revisit the Specialty Food Ordinance, but rather to
allow landowners within 100 feet of an
establishment that has been approved for a
Specialty Food permit, be permitted one appeal
and one appeal only, to the Modifications
Committee. The sole criteria at the Modifications
Committee for those landowners would be
whether or not the Specialty Food permit meets
the actual criteria. This would allow applicants to
proceed without delay and would allow people to
have some input in terms of whether or not the
applicant actually meets the criteria for a
Specialty Food permit. He, therefore, moved to
direct staff to initiate actions to re- institute
notification and appeal procedures in accordance
with his comments.
John Noyes, 221 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island,
addressed the Council and expressed
appreciation to Council Member Edwards for
bringing up this item again. He stated they are
currently going through a marketing plan, and one
of the items they will be addressing is a business
mix, and anything the City can do to "hold the
line" on Specialty Food permits until they get
through this process, it would very beneficial to
Balboa Island.
In response to questions raised by Council Member
Glover, the City Attorney stated that Council
Member Edwards' concept limits the jurisdiction of
the Modifications Committee, specifically to
considering whether the proposed Specialty Food
use meets the criteria and there is substantial
evidence to that effect. The proposed procedure
would be City -wide and not site - specific.
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Council Member Glover stated she will not be
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supporting the original motion due to the time and
effort that was put forth by the Planning
Commission on this subject: she also questioned
whether this minor change would really produce a
different result.
Council Member O'Neil stated he supports the
original motion because he feels there is a need to
have some form of due process even if it isn't as
extensive as the normal appeal process. He also
felt this proposal would give people an opportunity
to be heard. He suggested that the notice be
posted rather than mailed to each property owner
and that the appeal be expedited by staff in order
to meet the agenda deadline for the next
Modifications Committee meeting.
Council Member Watt indicated she felt this
proposal was "part and parcel" as to what has
been occurring on Balboa Island in their attempt
to develop the criteria for its business mix.
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The substitute motion was voted on and FAILED.
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Prior to voting on the original motion made by
Council Member Edwards, he requested that the
notices regarding the issuance of a Specialty Food
use be posted rather than mailed, and that all
costs be bome by the appellant.
All Ayes
There being no further comments, the motion was
voted on and carried.
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Mayor Hedges made a motion to confirm
All Ayes
appointment of James E. Dobroff, Member At
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The agenda for this meeting was posted on May 3, 1995 of
3:15 p.m., and the supplemmenfal agenda was posted on
May 5, 1995 of 2:20 p.m., on the City Hall Bulletin Board
located outside of the City of Newport Beach
Administration Building.
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