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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20 - Formation of a Marine Avenue Preservation Committee - CorrespondenceSeptember 24, 2019 Item No. 20 From: Susan Seely <smseelyl@mac.com> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2019 10:18 AM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Resident objection to new Balboa Island Committee Dear Newport Beach City Council Members, Firstly, thank you for your time and commitment to helping steer our city and to making sure it continues to be the jewel on the Coast that we all treasure. I am a lifelong resident of Newport Beach (as well as a former Student Body President of CdMHS). Both of my parents grew up on Balboa Island, where I have lived for the past 23 years, and hope that my children may somehow have the opportunity to raise their families here in Newport as well one day. I would like you to please register my objection to the formation of what is apparently being called the "Balboa Island Preservation Committee." More than that, I would like your help in calling out and preventing the negative effects they are starting to have on our community through their strange misinformation campaigns and opaque agenda. The Balboa Island Improvement Association, of which I have been a member, for 23 years and which is currently headed by Lee Pearl, has done an outstanding job of keeping all the residents apprised of the goings on and challenges within our community. Our City Council representative, Jeff Herdman, has done the same - and I periodically send them both notes of my appreciation. Neither I, nor any of my friends on the Island know the people involved in this so-called preservation committee. We did, however, receive strange postcards with renderings meant to scare people into thinking that our "downtown" was going to be drastically changed all of a sudden without any input by residents, etc. Meanwhile, as I understand it, the Marine Avenue Capital Improvement Project committee has been working with ALL the interested parties (including City Hall) to come up with sensible plans for updates that DO preserve the look and feel of our wonderful "town". PLEASE PLEASE help STOP the people who are spreading misinformation for some strange hidden agenda. It is SO important that our city and neighborhood leaders be completely transparent, to have the trust of those whom they represent. This new "organization" is NOT transparent, nor to they represent ANYONE who has been paying attention to what has been happening at the level of our civic leaders, like all of you. And as a result, they are certainly NOT trustworthy. Thank you very much for your attention to this matter. All the best, Susan Seely 1006 Park Ave Balboa Island September 24, 2019 Item No. 20 From: Larry Kallestad <balislelarry3l@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2019 10:33 AM To: G Edmund Siebel Jr Cc: Ellis Morcos; jack callahan; Jason Valles; Lee Pearl; Cathy Saari; Karen Frinzi; Ken Yonkers; Dea Burton; Tanner Hill; Georgie Fenton; Annette Giermann; Tom Houston; Terry Janssen; Ted Cooper; John Noyes; Sheri Drewry; Jon Remy; McElroy Joe; Cynthia C. Siebel; Chuck Cencibaugh; Chris Cruttenden; Matt Hurray; Dan Miller; Tom O'Brian; Susan Pearl; Shirley Pepys; Penny Rodheim; Ed Selich; Bill Longfield; Bill Willis; Bill Stewart; Kristine Taft; Gail Vasterling; Diane Hussey; Sarah Lowery; leigh.kelly7 @gmail.com; bchristyea@sbcglobal.net; tiffanypepys@gmail.com; Michelle Bendetti; Dept - City Council Subject: Re: Association From Larry Kallestad September 19, 2019 This is my second stint as a Director of the Balboa Island Improvement Association, having served as a Director and Vice President in my first stint. The BIIA is a membership organization where the Directors are both voted in by the membership and at times appointed by the Board of Directors when necessary to fill an unexpired term of a Director who for whatever reason does not finish their two year term. As we approach the end of 2019, there are Directorships of Directors that will become open as their term limits take effect and they are termed out. It would seem practical for those with certain wants and desires to improve things on the Island, to become move involved in the Balboa Island Improvement Association to try and accomplish their goals. In November the Association is mandated by the bi-laws to have elections of Directorships to fill any vacancies on the Board. Rather than establishment of a "One Goal" City Council established entity, this is fortunately the opportune time for those of you who want to affect some change or establishment of specific goals, to put forth your candidates for the open Directorships on the BIIA Board, which the City already deals with and respects because of its membership size and its reputation of cooperation with many City Departments. It seems to me that coming from the well established BIIA that has been here for 100 years as a vehicle for projecting the Island desires of Islanders, would be a natural. On Wed, Sep 18, 2019 at 11:17 PM G Edmund Siebel Jr <edsiebel cr icloud.com> wrote: Ellis - We understand who are the "perpetrators" of the Balboa Island Preservation Association. What is not so clear is why the City Council is considering creating yet another group to advise the City about the Island's wishes concerning the appearance of Marine Avenue. I have learned today that the primary mover on the Council behind this agenda item may be Kevin Muldoon. It's been alleged that Mr. Muldoon intends to run for Michelle Steele's seat on the Board of Supervisors if she is elected to Congress next year. For some reason, Mr. Muldoon considers that the Council's backing the creation of an advisory committee for Marine Avenue will redound to his benefit politically in the County Supervisor race. Be that as it may, it is clear that there are substantial unacknowledged sub -currents running below these relatively placid surface proposals. It will be necessary for an adequate representation from the Island be present at the Council meeting to help discourage Mr. Muldoon's misplaced ambitions. In the meantime, it is very important for everyone to write to the City Council to suggest politely, but emphatically, that Balboa Island does not need yet another ad hoc group carrying the imprimatur of the City Council. Remind the Council that there is already a Marine Avenue advisory group which was organized by City staff with representatives from every conceivable interest viewpoint. An email addressed to <citycouncil a,newportbeachca.go> will be delivered to all the Council persons and, I believe, certain staff members. Ed P.S. I have attached the email I sent earlier this afternoon. On Sep 18, 2019, at 1:22 PM, Ellis Morcos <ellismorcosggmail.com> wrote: Can you tell us who are the perpetrators and the reasons behind their move! Begin forwarded message: From: G Edmund Siebel Jr <edsiebelCa)_icloud.com> Subject: Balboa Island associations Date: September 18, 2019 at 3:39:32 PM PDT To: citycouncil ,newportbeachca.gov Counsel persons - I write to address the issue raised by Terry Janssen's letter concerning establishment by the City Council of a fourth association on Balboa Island. I also write as a resident and property owner on the Island for almost 50 years. I have served on the Board of the Balboa Island Improvement Association (BIIA) as Treasurer in the late `70s Most of us on the Island will agree that the three existing long term associations on the Island — the BIIA, Little Balboa Island Property Owners Association and Balboa Island Marketing, Inc. — adequately represent its populace. Each of the associations was established, and is maintained, by its membership, not the City. Each attempts to reflect the wishes of its constituent membership. There now appears to be at least a transitory interest in the appearance of Marine Avenue, for which a fourth group has recently assembled itself. Each association rose out of the joint interests of its members. The City often solicits input and opinions of the associations as a shortcut to assessing the attitude of their memberships. The associations' input to an issue flows to the Council along with other input from the City's staff. The City Council, ultimately, will weigh an association's expressed opinion along with other input on an issue when it considers the issue, and judgments about relevance and credibility of association input will be assessed in the process. The City Council has not had, and should not have, a role in the establishment of any of those associations. Further, since there is already a broadly-based, City sponsored group on Balboa Island advising it about the the "remodeling" of Marine Avenue, the need for yet another group offering input on the subject would seem both superfluous and redundant. Consequently, there is no purpose for a vote by the City Council with respect to the creation of a voluntary association on Balboa Island, whatever its goals. Ed Siebel G. Edmund Siebel, Jr., Lawyer post office box nun newport beach, california 92662-0619 ph: 949,675.8736 Received After Agenda Printed September 24, 2019 Item No. 20 From: info@tattooyachts.com Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2019 4:45 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Marine Avenue Preservation Committee. I support establishing a Marine Avenue Preservation Committee. Please keep the character or our older business areas. We don't need more mall -like renovations. Best regards, Laura Sharp From: Sent: To: Subject: Sent from my iPhone Mo Cook <mocook731@icloud.com> Saturday, September 21, 2019 3:39 PM Dept - City Council Marine ave- I live here and want input From: Donald Keys <donniesaxman@icloud.com> Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2019 5:36 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Marine Ave Preserve Marine Ave and form a committee to make sure it happens. Sent from my iPad Received After Agenda Printed September 24, 2019 Item No. 20 From: Jody Golding <phenixdezines@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2019 10:44 AM To: Dept - City Council Cc: Mike N Trish Zoe; Chrissy And James Subject: Marine Avenue Project Dear Council members, I've just learned there is a council meeting this Tuesday to discuss the Marine Ave. Rehabilitation Project. It's also been said that developers are attempting to quiet the community's voice and representation by not approving and/or somehow excluding the newly formed Marine Avenue Preservation Association. Fighting for the trees was said to be separate from the Marine Avenue restoration project, but as you've seen it is not. It was and is intertwined with the community's focus and desire to keep the current quaint, kitschy, historic look and feel of Balboa Island. The draft picture that was on the city's website and then pulled due to public awareness and complaint abysmally destroys what is Balboa Island. We don't need nor want a "cookie cutter" Irvine Company-esque main street. I am for 100% full transparency, communication, and involvement of residents and home owners with regard to Marine Avenue. The newly formed Marine Avenue Preservation Association should be approved and fully engaged in the process as well. Sincerely, Jody Golding From: Lee Pearl <smartpearll@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2019 8:13 PM To: Dept - City Council Cc: Terry Janssen Subject: Fw: Letter to the Council Attachments: counci10919.pdf Terry Janssen (resident of Balboa Island) asked that this email be forwarded to the City in reference to the agenda item on the Marine Avenue Committee. Thank You Lee Pearl ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: fullfender32@aol.com <fullfender32@aol.com> To: "smartpearl1 @yahoo.com" <smartpearl1 @yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2019, 12:17:53 PM PDT Subject: Letter to the Council Lee: Patti and I are unable to attend the Tuesday meeting. Can you send this to the Council for me. Thanks, TJ Received After Agenda Printed September 24, 2019 Item No. 20 From: G Edmund Siebel Jr <edsiebel@me.com> Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2019 11:15 PM To: Dept - City Council Cc: jack Callahan; Ken Yonkers; John Noyes Subject: Balboa Island, Marine Avenue redesign Council persons - I posted this plea on NextDoor this evening. However, the gist is really directed to the Council and its consideration of the issues raised about Marine Avenue: I find it difficult to conceive a less functional resolution to the issues of one sort and another along Marine Avenue than creating yet another committee. These posts have morphed from a legitimate concern about the direction of the redesign of Marine Avenue and its trees to complaints about power washing sidewalks and other tangential issues. At this point, we already have four (4) existing entities which have at one time or another exercised maintenance jurisdiction over Marine Avenue: BIIA, LBIPOA, the Merchants' Association (by any of its several names over time) and a fourth committee broadly selected from Island interest groups specifically tasked to give citizen feedback to the City about the redesign of Marine Avenue. Limiting this discussion to just the redesign of Marine Avenue and its trees, why not review the membership of the City's redesign committee that has been working on this project for a couple of years and adjust the membership to add additional voices if the City feels that it is no longer representative of the various interest groups on the Island? It is distressing to observe the hysteria and crass political maneuvering which is impinging on a considered and rational solution to the issues presented by the Marine Avenue redesign. We don't need another committee. We need to have a representative voice for those who style themselves "preservationists" to join the group that is already working with the City on the Marine Avenue redesign. Let their representative voice be heard constructively in the resolution of the many issues that have been, and will be, presented by the redesign. Please do not create yet another representative body for Balboa Island. Encourage those who feel disenfranchised to select a representative to join the City's redesign committee. Ed Siebel G. Edmund Siebel, Jr., Lawyer post office "box rnnj ncewpor, beach. califolmia 9:2662-0619 ph: 949,67 5.3736 Received After Agenda Printed September 24, 2019 Item No. 20 From: Gwen Cruttenden <gwencrutt@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019 12:25 AM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Marine Ave Good evening, I'm writing from my hotel as I have finally taken my husband on a well deserved vacation since we are now official empty nesters. Unlike many Newport homeowners, going out of town is a luxury for us. In fact, one of the reasons we live on Balboa Island is because of its idyllic charm. Who would need to go anywhere else? But because we are out of town, we are unable to attend the meeting this Tuesday to discuss the formation of MAPC. I am not political so I will just leave my personal, unbiased, unsolicited opinion here. I grew up in the south and I don't mean Southern California. Believe me - history, heritage, architecture is all a very important part of every neighborhood. I feel it is crucial to any community to maintain what little they have remaining of a by -gone era because there is something very special in living, working, and spending time in a place that has some meaning to it. When I moved to California, I was sad to leave that historical nature behind - until I arrived in Balboa Island. While I understand the need for upkeep and change, I also have to insist that a sense of a true personality is critical to a community's success. It is evident from the many many many neighbors that I've shared conversations with that we would love the city council to appreciate and hear our voice. We want our island to remain quaint and historical - like so many other communities have done. Please - whatever you decide, always make sure it includes listening to the people who actually live and pay (exorbitant) taxes here. Do not make decisions about our tiny wonderful community based on what you all think is the best for the city . My husband's first home was on Balboa Island when he was brought home from Hoag Hospital. And here we are again. We hope to be able to enjoy it for many years to come. Thank you Gwen (and Chris) Cruttenden Sent from my iPhone BALBOA ISLAND IMPROVEMENTASSOCIA"FION RE: New Island Association Dear Newport Beach City Council: Received After Agenda Printed September 24, 2019 Item No. 20 I am writing on behalf of the Balboa Island Improvement Association and as a past President of the Association. On the agenda for discussion in the next City Council Meeting is the establishment of a new Association on the Island(s). At present there are thee associations which include the Merchant's Association, The Little Balboa Island Property Owners Association and the Balboa Island Improvement Association. The three associations have operated smoothly working very well with the City of Newport Beach over the years; in fact, I joined the Balboa Island Improvement Association in 2009 serving as Secretary, Vice President and President and led several Committees working with. the City Staff making Balboa Island an even better place to live. Now before your is a group of, I'm sure well meaning folks, made up of enter short term or non-resident members wanting to establish a fourth dissociation, duplicating efforts of the three long term effective Associations. At hest:, a new association would add confusion to the already great relationship the City has with the existing Associations. I URGE YOU TO CAST A "NO" VOTE To 'l'1- E ESTABLISHMENT OF ANEW FOURTH ASSOCIATION. Over the last 30 years that I have lived and owned property on the Island the three present Associations have provided effective representation for the residents and merchants. Adding an additional Association is not necessary and will create confusion in our corrimunity and with the Citv Staff and Council. Thank you for carefully evaluating this issue. Sincerely, r erry jp-ssen President, Retired Balboa Island Improvement Association P.O. BOX 64 • SALBOA ISI_.AND, CAI_IFOP.NIA 92662 -TELEPHONE (949) 675- 1773 ^ FAX (9491,481-6882 • www.mybiia.con Received After Agenda Printed September 24, 2019 Item No. 20 From: Matt Leonetti <mattmflleonetti@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019 2:55 AM Cc: Dept - City Council Subject: Re: From Balboa Island resident, Matt Leonetti, reformation of new association Dear Members of the Newport Beach City Council, I have recently learned that the City Council is considering the formation of a new Balboa Island association to deal primarily with the appearance of Marine Avenue. Those of us who live on Balboa Island recognize that this is an important matter affecting residents and business owners. However, it certainly does not require the formation of another organization. Balboa Island already has three well-established associations that are positioned to deal with issues relating to the island, including Marine Avenue. I am opposed a new association and strongly urge you to vote no on its formation. Thank you. Matt Leonetti mattmflleonetti@yahoo.com Received After Agenda Printed September 24, 2019 Item No. 20 From: Dennis Bress <dennis@ieei.com> Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2019 7:05 PM To: Dixon, Diane; Avery, Brad; Duffield, Duffy; Muldoon, Kevin; Brenner, Joy; O'Neill, William; Herdman, Jeff; Dept - City Council Subject: Newport Beach City Council :: Please VOTE YES on forming the: Marine Avenue Preservation Committee (MAPC) Hello City Council members, I hope you are well having a great weekend and enjoying our great September weather. It is so pretty outside. As you know there is an agenda item for the council meeting this Tuesday Sept 24th to officially form the : Marine Avenue Preservation Committee (MAPC) The MAPC will then work with the BIIA Balboa Island Improvement Association and the BIPA Balboa Island Preservation Association and the BIMA Balboa Island Merchants Association and MERCHANTS of Marine Avenue and Balboa Island Residents, City PB&R and Staff on all things related to Marine Avenue. This is the missing link for all of us being on the same page with total transparency. This way you guys will not be swamped with request for answers to questions like: 1. When will Marine Avenue have a regular power washing? 2. Is there going to be some regular scheduled cleaning of the benches on Marine Avenue? 3. As Merchants on Marine Avenue, how can we get some lights up in the trees for events like the Boat Parade, Christmas? 4. Is there going to be a shuttle / trolley that can go to city Hotels and then guests can know that the route includes Balboa Island? 5. Can we work with the parking lot at the surgery center on Bayside to make it the Uber / Lyft drop off? Same for shuttles / trolley cars? 6. What is the status on SCE and putting all electrical in the alleys on Marine underground for safety? 7. What types of pipes are under Marine Avenue? Sewer? Water? How old are they and how can merchants work / input to make sure Public Works and Dave Webb has the input he needs and the direct communication with "THE" group representing BIIA, BIPA, Merchants / Residents? This new group / advisory committee would the MAPC. 8. When are the new Eucalyptus trees going in? 9. When is the regular watering starting for our beautiful / iconic Eucalyptus trees? (We are now in a good place regarding the Eucalyptus trees thanks for the BIPA and their participation / working / voice with Citizens and Marine merchants for the "Preservation" of our Iconic Marine Avenue look) 10. Can Marine Avenue be recognized like the City of Orange iconic Old Town? Marketing events, co sponsorships, etc. etc etc etc In talking to some Marine Avenue Merchants they are excited for the formation of the MAPC and the transparency and consensus that it will provide in keeping the Iconic look that Marine Ave has along with having a direct contact to relay their hopes, dreams and wishes. Community and City Council at its best. Working together. :-) Please VOTE YES on forming the Marine Avenue Preservation Committee (MAPC) which would be comprised of one representative of the following groups : BIIA - Balboa Island Improvement Association BIPA - Balboa Island Preservation Association BIMA - Balboa Island Merchants Association The MAPC wants to make your lives easier. We know you have other big stuff on your plates.... Homeless, JWA and more. We want to vet / get total transparency and consensus so that when we update you and or ask for help / funds / etc you know all the hard work has been done and the MAPC is making transparent and legitimate / specific requests. Please help us help you guys.... VOTE YES on forming the Marine Avenue Preservation Committee (MAPC) Also, I am asking that you take out the below verbiage as the MAPC needs to give input based on transparency and consensus on specifically these important aspects as they specifically relate to Marine Avenue : REMOVE: Routine and necessary maintenance activities and projects that repair/replace infrastructure, facilities and street furniture in-kind would be excluded from this committee's review and approval. Thank you for all you do for our beautiful City of Newport Beach. :-) Have a great day and see you all on Tuesday. All the best. Best, -Dennis Bress Jr. 714-878-1276 Received After Agenda Printed September 24, 2019 Item No. 20 From: Patricia Eckert <winbee@pacbell.net> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019 11:22 AM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Fw: Fwd: BIPA :: Newport Beach City Council ::Patricia Eckert urges you to Please VOTE YES on forming the: Marine Avenue Preservation Committee (MAPC) Dear Council members, I echo the words of Dennis Bress, in his forwarded, thoughtfully articulated request below. Your vote in respecting representative government means transparency and ability for citizens of Balboa Island to provide input to Staff and to you, our elected Council members, on important aspects of our lives, surroundings and homes on Balboa Island. Your vote for MAPC means a lot in furthering this basic concept of representative local government. Please consider your YES vote as a way to express your support of the fundamental ideology stated above. We will remember your vote on this matter when we go to the polls in 2020. Kindest regards, Patricia Eckert Sent from my B1ackBerry - the most secure mobile device From: jodipatrich@gmail.com Sent: September 22, 2019 4:59 PM To: jmoloney@gibsondunn.com; randysocal@gmail.com; edwcblack@gmail.com; winbee@pacbell.net Subject: Fwd: BIPA :: Newport Beach City Council :: Please VOTE YES on forming the : Marine Avenue Preservation Committee (MAPC) Email to Council from Dennis ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Dennis Bress <denniskieei.com> Date: Sun, Sep 22, 2019 at 6:03 PM Subject: RE: BIPA :: Newport Beach City Council:: Please VOTE YES on forming the: Marine Avenue Preservation Committee (MAPC) To: Jodi Patrich <iodipatrichngmail.com> Received After Agenda Printed September 24, 2019 Item No. 20 From: harela paglia <harela.paglia@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2019 4:39 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Marine ave. Balboa island The tree lined street is charming as is, with shade trees and mom'n pop stores, independent restaurants and is just a charming spot for a walk, dinner and shopping, besides meeting up with friends. If it changes to big corporation 'little town' the flavor and charm will disappear, rents will skyrocket, and we might as well then •,Valk around Fashion Island as go to Marine Ave. it would be a shame to lose this gem Sent from my Whone From: TERESE OBRIEN <terryob@me.com> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019 10:42 AM To: Dept - City Council Subject: MAPC Hello, Received After Agenda Printed September 24, 2019 Item No. 20 As you know there is an agenda item for the council meeting this Tuesday Sept 24th to officially form the: Marine Avenue Preservation Committee (MAPC) The MAPC will then work with the BIIA Balboa Island Improvement Association and the BIPA Balboa Island Preservation Association and the BIMA Balboa Island Merchants Association and MERCHANTS of Marine Avenue and Balboa Island Residents, City PB&R and Staff on all things related to Marine Avenue. This is the missing link for all of us being on the same page with total transparency. Please VOTE YES on forming the Marine Avenue Preservation Committee (MAPC) which would be comprised of one representative of the following groups : BIIA - Balboa Island Improvement Association BIPA - Balboa Island Preservation Association BIMA - Balboa Island Merchants Association The MAPC wants to make your lives easier. We know you have other big stuff on your plates.... Homeless, JWA and more. We want to vet / get total transparency and consensus so that when we update you and or ask for help / funds / etc you know all the hard work has been done and the MAPC is making transparent and legitimate / specific requests. Please help us help you guys.... VOTE YES on forming the Marine Avenue Preservation Committee (MAPC) Also, We are asking that you take out the below verbiage as the MAPC need:, to give input based on transparency and consensus on specifically these important aspects as they specifically relate to Marine Avenue: REMOVE: Routine and necessary maintenance activities and projects that repair/replace infrastructure, facilities and street furniture in-kind would be excluded from this committee's review and approval. Thank you for all you do for our beautiful City of Newport Beach! Sincerely, Terry O'Brien Received After Agenda Printed September 24, 2019 Item No. 20 From: Ted <edwcblack@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019 2:25 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Marine Avenue Preservation Committee Dear council members, I strongly support formation of this committee. 1 think it is profound that a grassroots organization (the BIPA) has sprung up spending their own money to give a voice to the 95% plus of Balboa Island residents (per approx. 700 respondents to Marine Avenue questionnaire mailed out last year) who want Marine Avenue maintained but held true to its iconic historical character. The 'Marine Avenue Redesign Committee' seems antithetical to what the majority of Islanders want. The MAPC is an appropriate counter balance. Ed Black Sent from my Wad Received After Agenda Printed September 24, 2019 Item No. 20 From: Shirley Pepys <shirleypepys@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 3:25 AM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Establishment of a New Balboa Island Association RE: Establishment of a New Balboa Island Association Dear Newport Beach City Council: I am a long-time resident of Balboa Island and active in the community. I understand that the establishment and recognition of a new association to represent Balboa Island is being considered at the next City Council meeting. We currently have three existing associations that effectively address and deal with issues related to Balboa Island residents and merchants. An additional association is not only unnecessary but will likely cause misunderstanding and chaos. Therefore, I strongly urge you, the City Council, to vote "NO" to establishing a new fourth association. May I remind you that there is already a Marine Avenue advisory group which was organized by City staff with representatives from every conceivable interest viewpoint. This is appropriate for the task at hand. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Shirley Pepys From: Maxwell phillips <mbphil@msn.com> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019 5:02 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: MAPC We are in favor of forming this committee at the upcoming Council meeting. We do not want the developers to block it! Thank you. Pam and Maxwell Phillips mbphil@msn.com Sent from my iPhone Received After Agenda Printed September 24, 2019 Item No. 20 From: DeAnn Carroll <deanncarroll@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019 7:25 PM To: Dixon, Diane; Avery, Brad; Duffield, Duffy; Muldoon, Kevin; Brenner, Joy; O'Neill, William; Herdman, Jeff; Dept - City Council Subject: Marine Avenue Preservation Committee & JWA Dear Esteemed NB City Council Members, Please vote YES to approve the formation of the Marine Avenue Preservation Committee (MAPC). The MAPC will be a valuable representation of it's local residents and will be a great partner to the existing associations that serve Balboa Island (BIIA,BIPA, BIMA). Please allow the voices of local, taxpaying residents who are deeply vested in the community to be heard. We need people who have a stake in preserving our community to represent our interests and all that we cherish about Balboa Island. We continue to grieve the debacle that is the JWA expansion project. This is a colossal failure for our city which will result in neighborhoods like Dover Shores, Eastbluff, Beacon Bay and Balboa Island bearing an inordinate amount of the burden. I truly fear Newport Beach is going to turn into El Segundo. As a local real estate agent, I now routinely encourage my clients to look north or south of NB to avoid the airport noise & pollution. There is virtually no way to enjoy our right to quiet enjoyment of our homes for those of us who live in the flight path. Please approve the formation of MAPC as a gesture of good will to the Balboa Island that was failed on the JWA. Thank you for taking the time to consider my opinion. Sincerely, DeAiin Cayi.-oll, ,J.D. a; 49.6p;t 4-8:1 Realtor(l, f)RE#: 011155 39 Bayside Dr Newf)ort Beael1 CA 9266o Received After Agenda Printed September 24, 2019 Item No. 20 From: Shirley Pepys <shirleypepys@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 12:58 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Fwd: City Council Shirley Shirley Pepys (949) 466-5531 Begin forwarded message: From: jack callahan <jcjackcallahan@ In all my years as a resident and community servant, I have never witnessed a more negative campaign conducted by a small minority of residents and supported by off island people who have no stake in Balboa Island.This grouped had criticized other BI groups,the City of Newport Beach and it's staff.The group has made claims and statements that are false and misleading,sent out a photoshopped picture of Marine Ave without any trees.Told Merchants that Marine Ave would be closed for a year ,then said for 6 months. Cirulated a petition to remove John Noyes as head of the Business Association without any letter or backup why .Merchants had no idea what they were really sighing.It was scare tactics by this group.They claimed the trees were butchered,not so .They claimed an 80 year old tree was taken out in the 300 block of Marine Ave to make way for a bike rack .A tree was replaced in Spring of 2017 ,the bike rack was installed in the street,not on the sidewalk on October 17,2017 They had nothing to do with each other,no way even related.This claim was posted on Nextdoor with a picture.It is false !!!They claimed all the trees on Marine were coming out ,again false. It was all scare tactics to push their agenda.There is a lot more to be said,but the point is -why all the negative and false stuff .What is the point ,Balboa Island ands it's groups have always worked together for the common good of all the residents and the Merchants and we have done a lot of great stuff with the help of all the wonderful residents and volunteers. We have seen few of these people at our meetings and who have offered to volunteer.This group is not the Balboa Island I know .Thanks Sent from my iPhone Received After Agenda Printed September 24, 2019 Item No. 20 Subject: FW: Balboa Island Marketing Inc. Letter regarding Formation of Marine Ave. Preservation Committee -------- Original message -------- From: Scott Palmer <scott L�bidsysinc.com> Date: 9/24/19 4:11 PM (GMT -08:00) To: John Noyes <john(ujnoycs.com> Subject: Balboa Island Marketing Inc. Letter regarding Formation of Marine Ave. Preservation Committee I have been requested to forward the following email to you. Honorable Mayor Dixon and the Newport Beach City Council: RE: Resolution No. 2019-87: Formation of a Marine Avenue Preservation Committee We, the board of directors of Balboa Island Marketing Inc., do not support the formation of the above Committee as it would dilute the past and existing efforts of the Association and would be superfluous as far as representing the Merchants of Balboa Island. We have had a strong, open relationship with the Balboa Island Improvement Association for many years and feel that all issues addressed to them are welcome at any of our meetings. Instead of creating another committee, we would invite participation of any member of the public to bring their concerns directly to us. We have open meetings (usually the third Thursday of every month) to address any and all issues that would affect the merchants on the Island. Duringthe past six years, we have addressed the following issues and more: -Power washing of Sidewalks -Bench Cleaning on Marine Avenue -Holiday Lighting -Public Transportation Shuttle -Working with Public Works to identify maintenance issues that may affect Merchants in the future -Different Mechanisms to identify and promote Balboa Island as the truly iconic place it is, and to provide programs that will benefit all merchants. Balboa Island Marketing Inc. (BIMI) is a Federally approved 501 ©6 not for profit mutual benefit Association registered with the secretary of state of California. We have been operating as the City endorsed replacement for the Marine Avenue Business Improvement District per an operating agreement established at the end of the Marine Avenue BID in mid 2013. The Association's Bylaws state as follows: Balboa Island Marketing Inc. is a volunteer, non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote the common business interest and not to engage in a regular business of a kind ordinarily carried on for profit. Its activities are directed to the improvement of business conditions of -one or more lines of business rather than the performance of particular services for individual persons. Thank you for your kind consideration, Balboa Island Marketing Inc. C. Scott Palmer 949.929.7995 B.I.D. Systems Inc.