Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/1999 - Regular Meeting0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 8, 1999 - 7:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 p.m INDEX - None. RECESSED AND RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL Present: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, Noyes, and Mayor O'Neil Absent: None Pledge of Allegiance - Council Member Debay. Invocation by Reverend Ed Snedeker, Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR • DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON- DISCUSSION ITEM): Council Member Glover requested that the City Manager prepare a report showing what the City of Newport Beach spends per person compared to the other thirty -three cities in Orange County. She asked that this per capita information be illustrated in chart form. She also asked that a chart be prepared showing the comparison of sales taxes in each of the cities. And, lastly, she asked that information on reserves be included, and illustrated either by operating budget or per capita. Mayor O'Neil thanked Mayor Gary Monahan and Council Member Heather Somers of Costa Mesa for sponsoring an event to discuss airport issues, held the previous week. Mayor O'Neil said that the meeting was well attended and he expressed his appreciation to Costa Mesa for taking an active roll in the critical airport issue. Mayor O'Neil announced that Bonnie O'Neil has been invited by the Daily Pilot to write a weekly editorial on the airport issue. He said that the first column should run in the upcoming Saturday edition. CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF MINUTES /ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS • 1. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 1999. Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written and order filed. Council Member Debay and Mayor Pro Volume 53 - Page 67 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes November 8, 1999 • Tern Thomson abstained from voting on this item. 2. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions under consideration, and direct City Clerk to read by title only. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION 3. Item removed from the Consent Calendar by Council Member Glover. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTIONS 4. Item moved to the Public Hearing section. The item was noticed as a Public Hearing in the Daily Pilot on October 22, 1999. 5. RESOLUTION ORDERING FORECLOSURE ACTIONS ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND APPROVING SPECIAL COUNSEL AGREEMENT. Adopt Resolution No. 99 -73 ordering foreclosure actions and approving the special counsel agreement between the City and Owen & Bradley, a professional corporation. 6. CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD FIFTH CYCLE OPPORTUNITY GRANT. Adopt Resolution No. 99 -74 approving the submittal of an application to the California Integrated Waste • Management Board for a Local Government Use Opportunity Grant - Fifth Cycle. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS 7. BALBOA PIER CONCESSION AGREEMENT - RUBY S RESTAURANT GROUP (C -2326) (contd. from 10/25/99). Continue to November 22, 1999. 8. APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR RESUBDIVISION NO. 1043, NEWPORT COAST CHILD DEVELOPMENT PRESCHOOL AND ST. MATHEW S CHURCH SITE. 1) Approve the improvement plans and specifications and accept the public improvements constructed in conjunction with Resubdivision No. 1043; and 2) authorize the City Clerk to release the $18,000 faithful performance surety and $18,000 labor and material surety in the form of a Bank Set -Aside Letter with Northern Trust Bank dated October 18, 1999. 9. SEWER AND STORM DRAIN LINING PROJECT - AWARD OF CONTRACT (C- 3271). 1) Approve the plans and specifications; 2) reject the low bid of G.B. Cooke, Inc. as being non - responsive; 3) award the contract (C -3271) to the second low bidder, Insituform Technologies, Inc., for the total bid price of $170,001.64, and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract; and 4) establish an amount of $10,000 to cover • the cost of unforeseen work. 10. OIL FIELD OPERATION CONTRACT RENEWAL (C- 2428). Approve Volume 53 - Page 68 INDEX Res 99 -73 C -3315 Special Assessments/ Special Counsel (38) Res 99 -74 CA Integrated Waste Management Board (41/44) No report Resub 1043 Newport Coast Child Development Preschool and St. Matthew's Church (84) C -3271 Sewer and Storm Drain Lining (38) C -2428 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes November 8, 1999 • an agreement modification extending the term by two years for Sampson Oil Company to operate and maintain City -owned oil and gas production facilities and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Modification of Agreement on behalf of the City. 11. ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE OCEAN BOULEVARD PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY ADJACENT TO 3625 OCEAN BOULEVARD, CORONA DEL MAR (EP99409). Approve the application subject to: 1) execution of an Encroachment Agreement for non- standard improvements and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement and authorize and direct the City Clerk to have the agreement recorded with the Orange County Recorder; 2) an Encroachment Permit issued by the Public Works Department; and 3) a Building Permit issued by the Building Department. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS 12. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER 4, 1999. Receive and file. 13. UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE CITY ARTS COMMISSION. Confirm the nomination of Lila Crespin and Tom Staple to fill the unscheduled vacancy created by the resignation of Pat Brubaker and • schedule the appointment to be made on November 22, 1999. 14. BUDGET AMENDMENT (BA -022) TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS TO COVER SUMMER DAY CAMP EXCURSION EXPENSES NOT BUDGETED FOR THE FY 99/00 BUDGET ($1,076.80). Approve BA -022. 15. ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT DEED AND EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE SALT -WATER MARSH BETWEEN BAYVIEW WAY AND SAN DIEGO CREEK SOUTH OF FLETCHER JONES MOTOR CARS FROM THE TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCIES (TCA). 1) Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Grant Deed and Easement Agreement; and 2) direct the City Clerk to have the Grant Deed and Easement Agreement recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 16. Item removed from the Consent Calendar by Council Member Ridgeway. 17. Item removed from the Consent Calendar by Council Member Glover. 18. Item removed from the Consent Calendar by Council Member Ridgeway. . Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Thomson to approve the Consent Calendar, except for those items removed (3, 16, 17 and 18), and noting the abstentions by Debay and Thomson on Item No. 1, the continuation of Item No. 7 and the Volume 53 - Page 69 INDEX Operation (38) EP 99 -409 Encroachment Agreement/ 3625 Ocean Blvd. (65) Planning (68) Arts Commission Vacancy (24) BA -022 Summer Day Camp Excursion (40/62) Grant Deed/ Easement Agreement/ Salt -Water Marsh TCA (73) City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes November 8, 1999 • discussion of Item No. 4 to take place during the Public Hearing section. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, Noyes, Mayor O'Neil Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 3. CORPORATE PLAZA — A REQUEST FOR PC TEXT AMENDMENTS TO INCREASE THE PERMITTED SQUARE FOOTAGE ENTITLEMENT IN THE CORPORATE PLAZA PLANNED COMMUNITY BY TRANSFERRING APPROXIMATELY 45,000 SQUARE FEET OF EXISTING ENTITLEMENT FROM FASHION ISLAND AND BLOCK 600 OF NEWPORT CENTER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW OFFICE BUILDING. Council Member Glover stated that she had received some phone calls about the parking at 22 Corporate Plaza and that the real estate agent said he had spoken to Associate Planner Myers about the issue. She asked who determines the parking ratios and Planning Director Temple responded that • they are governed by the planned community text. She added that the common area parking lot is looked at since very few of the buildings have their own on -site parking. When asked how the parking ratio at 22 Corporate Plaza compares to those on Mariners Mile, Planning Director Temple stated that the parking at the Corporate Plaza site is established on a pool formula with the ratios being reduced as the planned community gets larger. She added that this is common in the airport area and Newport Center. In response to Council Member Glover's question about ratio comparisons, Planning Director Temple stated that it depends upon the size of the development but that additional parking is required with new development. Council Member Glover stated that she thought the parking ratios were common throughout the City. Motion by Council Member Noyes to adopt Ordinance No. 99 -27. The motion carried by the following roll call vote Ayes: Adams, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, Noyes, Mayor O'Neil Noes: Glover Abstain: None Absent: None 16. MARINAPARK REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP). Council Member Ridgeway stated that he understands that the City • Manager is looking for the Council's direction on the City Project Goals, as listed in the staff report. He also suggested that Council Policy F -7, Income Property, be included as an attachment to the Request for Proposals (RFP). Volume 53 - Page 70 INDEX Ord 99 -27 22 Corporate Plaza/ Amendment 889 (94) Marinapark (73) City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes November 8, 1999 • Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to approve the RFP for distribution incorporating Council Policy F -7, Income Property, as an attachment. Referring to the Form of Disposition in the staff report that states that the City would accept separate proposals for portions of the property, Council Member Glover stated that she would prefer a management team approach to the entire property. Council Member Ridgeway stated that there are fifty -eight separate leases in the mobile home park. Council Member Glover stated that the management team that runs the mobile home park, however, could manage the entire property. Paul Curtis, 215 E. 15th Street, Commander American Legion Post 291, began by thanking the City Council for extending the lease of the American Legion for one year, at its previous meeting. He stated that Post 291 was recently honored as the Yacht Club of the Year. Mr. Curtis stated his support for Council Member Ridgeway's motion, and he said that there is historical value to the American Legion property. He said 794 members live in the City of Newport Beach and that the American Legion is an asset to the community. Mr. Curtis understands the City's need to generate revenue from the property, and he requested that Council Policy F -7 be attached to • the RFP. He said the American Legion continues the desire to work with the City in creating a more desirable community. For Council Member Glover, City Attorney Burnham defined income property as property that the City owns or controls, which generates revenue to the City. He said this would include the tideland properties. Council Member Adams confirmed with Council Member Ridgeway that Council Policy F -7 would be attached as an information item only, and would not be an actual part of the RFP. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, Noyes, Mayor O'Neil Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None 17. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS — VISITOR INFORMATION KIOSKS. Council Member Glover asked if the location of the kiosk had been determined. Deputy City Manager Kiff stated that the location mentioned in the staff report, at McFadden Square, is only a suggestion. He added that the location can be determined when the item returns to the City Council for . final selection from the proposals submitted. Motion by Council Member Glover to authorize staff to issue a Request Volume 53 - Page 71 OTf�iTDR Visitor Information Kiosk System RFP (52) City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes November S, 1999 • for Proposals (RFP) for the development of a Visitor Information Kiosk system and to return to the City Council with a recommended vendor at a future date. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, Noyes, Mayor O'Neil Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None 18. BALBOA YACHT BASIN. Council Member Debay stated that the item needed to be removed from the Consent Calendar because the staff recommendation included an alternative. She added that the pros and cons of the City continuing to manage the basin should also be discussed, as well as what private organizations are interested in submitting proposals. Council Member Ridgeway stated that the broader policy issue before the City Council is the decision about whether to privatize City services, such as a yacht basin. He said that recommending the use of the RFP process is assuming that the privatization issue has been answered. He suggested that a sub- committee study might be more appropriate. Council Member Ridgeway added that he doesn't understand the need to privatize the • management of the basin, a job that shouldn't be that difficult. He stated that the City is doing a good job already, at minimal cost. City Manager Bludau stated that the RFP process will provide the City with what alternatives might be available regarding the management of the basin. He stated that the decision whether to privatize could be made once this additional information is provided. Richard Stevens, 19 Monaco, BellPort Group, referred to the letter from the Balboa Basin Yacht Club which speaks against the award of a contract to the BellPort Group. He said that the BellPort Group believes it can operate the basin better and guarantee a higher profit. He feels that the service to the marina tenants and visitors of the harbor could also be increased. Mr. Stevens stated his belief that much could be done to make the harbor a more vital element for all citizens. He stated that the BellPort Group has had success in saving money at other marinas and that many municipalities are privatizing assets, such as marinas. He stated his support for City Manager Bludau's comment that soliciting an RFP doesn't bind the City in any way, but could provide new ideas and concepts. Council Member Glover clarified that the RFP is only a solicitation for the management of the property and that the City would remain the owner. Council Member Ridgeway requested that the letter received from the • Balboa Basin Yacht Club be made a part of the record. Mike Jacobs, 7633 E. Hollow Oak Road, Anaheim, Commodore, Balboa Basin Volume 53 - Page 72 INDEX Balboa Yacht Basin (51) City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes November 8, 1999 INDEX • Yacht Club, stated that he is the author of the letter mentioned previously. He stated that he is confused by whether the City is looking to privatize the basin or if it is only looking for management alternatives. Mr. Jacobs stated that he represents the membership of the Balboa Basin Yacht Club, which represents about one third of the slip rentals in the basin. He stated that the club members are strongly opposed to the privatization of the marina, and feel that the City has done an extraordinary job in managing the basin since 1981. He concluded by stating that the need for competition exists between marina operators and that an increase in rates could result in a decline in occupancy. Council Member Ridgeway confirmed with Mr. Jacobs that the current cost is $15.00 per foot for boats of 39 -foot length or less, and $16.00 to $16.50 per foot for boats 40 feet and over. Council Member Ridgeway stated that the City's maintenance and operation costs in the previous year were $43,798, and the revenue exceeded $1,321,000. Sherry Bower, 1430 Serenade, tenant in the basin and member of the Balboa Basin Yacht Club, stated that she is not in support of a third party management firm. Additionally, she stated that if the City allows an incentive -based fee, it is entitling a vendor to experiment with rents. She stated that this could drive occupancy and profits down, because a vendor would have nothing to lose. She stated that the real estate benefits and risks should remain with the owner, and not a third party. She concluded by • stating that managing the marina is not difficult and should remain with the City. Joe Bairian, 328 Catalina Drive, tenant at Balboa Yacht Basin, stated that the City should notice the tenants about the proposed changes. He suggested that the City should take a more active role in the management of the harbor and that it would give the City a closer feel of what the management issues are. He said the City's current cost to manage the marina is reasonable and the occupancy is almost 100 %. He said if the City wants to increase revenue, it could increase rates and wouldn't need a third party management firm to do this. He concluded by stating that the City has done a great job and that privatization would eliminate competition. Council Member Noyes confirmed with Deputy Chief Melum that the loan payback to the State is $250,000 per year, but has never been considered as a part of the operational cost. Deputy Chief Melum said that if a private contractor managed the basin, the City would still continue to make the loan payment. In response to Council Member Noyes' question, City Manager Bludau stated that managing the buildings at the basin would be a part of the RFP, but that it currently does not include redevelopment of the facilities. Council Member Noyes asked about the deferred maintenance at the marina. Deputy Chief Melum stated that there is currently no deferred maintenance • but that there are things that need to be addressed, like the electrical connections between the land and the dock. He added that a report, prepared eight months ago, outlined some of the work that needs to be done. Volume 53 - Page 73 L J • City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes November 8, 1999 He further confirmed that the floats have been checked and are not in need of repair at this time. Council Member Glover confirmed with Deputy Chief Melum that the operational expenses of $131,683 in fiscal year 1997 -1998 included the cost to fill vacant slips and is covered in the current marina manager's salary. Deputy Chief Melum further confirmed that the $87,885 for salaries and benefits includes the on -site manager as well as some part -time staffing. Deputy Chief Melum clarified for Council Member Glover that the restaurant and marine part store are individual leases, with separate lease payments made to the City. Council Member Glover further confirmed with Deputy Chief Melum that the total maintenance and operations cost budgeted to the manager is $43,798, and that $131,683 truly represents the total operational expenses. Council Member Glover stated her concern also for the several maintenance issues that had been previously identified. Deputy Chief Melum stated that the City is in the process of addressing the items that were listed in the study. He said the most major item was the electrical work that needs to be done and it is expected to cost between $15,000 and $20,000. Council Member Glover stated that she supports the City going through the RFP process to ensure that the City is utilizing the property as it should. Council Member Ridgeway stated that income property is usually analyzed pre -debt service. He said that with a debt service of $250,000, the basin's total net revenue is approximately $950,000. He stated that an on -site manager gives the City someone very close to the project. He also agreed that the report is confusing by mentioning privatization when the City is only intending to compare management proposals with current management. Motion by Council Member Rideewav to authorize the City Manager to use the RFP process for management of the Balboa Yacht Basin, without incentives being provided to the managers. Council Member Ridgeway agreed that the City should stay close to the operation of the harbor. The motion carried by the following roll call vote Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, Noyes, Mayor O'Neil Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None PUBLIC COMMENTS William Sadowski, 458 Vista Trucha, introduced his daughters, Gabriel and Katrina, whom he said are learning to play the piano. Mr. Sadowski said it Volume 53 - Page 74 I �1�111 D11 • • • City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes November 8, 1999 got him thinking about the need for a nice concert facility in Newport Beach. He presented an illustration of his idea for Upper Newport Bay, which he called the Newport Beach "Sunset Across the Bay" Amphitheater. It showed an amphitheater on the water, near the Coast Highway bridge. He suggested that it could put Newport Beach on the map as a location with a premier concert facility. Mr. Sadowski said the facility could be designed to close during bad weather or when not in use. He concluded by stating that he just wanted to plant the seed about his idea. Mary Barrett Blake, 3848 Campus Drive, Suite 209, Alliance to Rescue Crystal Cove, stated her concern for what is happening at Crystal Cove State Park and Beach with regards to the new development in the area. She said that the runoff from the Pelican Hills Country Club, the Marriott timeshare suites, and the Crystal Cove development and shopping center run into two creeks, Los Trancos and Muddy Creek. She stated that in the last five years, there has been serious destruction to the biological significance of the Irvine Coast Marine Refuge. Ms. Blake presented several photos that showed the change in the area. She said the creeks used to be dry, but soil has now been moved from its natural location and debris has been washed into the creek, contaminating the marine refuge. She asked for the City's attention to the matter. She said the Alliance is working with Coastal Commission, the Sierra Club and the Surfrider's Foundation. Mayor O'Neil stated that it is a valuable reserve, but not under the City's jurisdiction. Council Member Noyes suggested that Ms. Blake and the Alliance also consider working with the Orange County Coastal Coalition. He said their next meeting is November 18, 1999, and he would attempt to have her item placed on the agenda. Susan Skinner Caustin, 2421 E. 16th Street, #2, stated that she recently attended a meeting regarding the Dunes expansion, which included a presentation by Senior Planner Alford on the traffic study that was performed for the expansion. Ms. Caustin asked that the City Council pay very close attention to the traffic study and the numbers presented, when the Dunes expansion comes before them. She stated that the Dunes has already been approved for a 275 -room hotel and approximately 8,000 square feet of conference space, but that they are now asking for an increase in that to a 600 -room hotel and 55,000 square feet of conference space. Ms. Caustin stated that Senior Planner Alford told her that the original expansion was expected to generate 4,000 trips per day through the Bayside /Coast Highway intersection, but that the additional expansion would only generate 4,800 trips. She stated that this intersection is critical and she asked that the City Council pay very close attention to the numbers and make sure they believe them. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. HOAG HOSPITAL VARIABLE RATE DEMAND REVENUE BONDS. Mayor O'Neil stated that he would not be voting on the item due to a conflict Volume 53 - Page 75 INDEX Res 99 -72 Hoag Hospital/ Revenue Bonds City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes November 8, 1999 • of interest. Mayor Pro Tern Thomson stated that the item had been discussed at the Study Session earlier in the day. Mayor Pro Tern Thomson opened the public hearing. There being no testimony, Mayor Pro Tern Thomson closed the public hearing. Motion by Council Member Adams to approve the sale of not to exceed $125 million of City of Newport Beach Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds (Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian), Series 1999; adopt Resolution No. 99 -72 authorizing the issue, the Loan Agreement, Indenture, Preliminary Official Statement (including Appendix A) and the Bond Purchase Contract, and authorize City staff to take the necessary steps to close the bond sale. City Attorney Burnham stated that the bonds are issued pursuant to an ordinance that states that the bonds are to be repaid solely from the assets or revenue from Hoag Hospital. He stated that the language that links the issuance of the bonds to the ordinance was not included in the resolution and should be. He recommended that the resolution be modified to make it clear that the bonds will be issued in strict compliance with the ordinance. • Council Member Adams amended his motion to include the modification to the resolution. The amended motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, Noyes Noes: None Abstain: Mayor O'Neil Absent: None 19. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99 -2(E) — REQUEST TO EXPAND THE SECOND FLOOR OFFICE AREA IN AN EXISTING BUILDING BY APPROXIMATELY 1,000 SQUARE FEET TO ALLOW THE RELOCATION OF A SMALL SPORTS MEMORABILIA MUSEUM, KNOWN AS THE NEWPORT SPORTS COLLECTION FOUNDATION, INTO THE BOTTOM FLOOR OF THE BUILDING. THE PROJECT INVOLVES THE APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO PERMIT ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SINCE THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL FLOOR AREA ALLOCATED IN THIS PART OF NEWPORT CENTER. Planning Director Temple stated that the item was considered and approved by the City Council at its meeting of September 27, 1999, but since that time, it was realized that there was miscommunication between staff and the • applicant. Planning Director Temple stated that the action at the current meeting would allow an increase in the allowed floor area from 882 square feet to 1000 square feet. Volume 53 - Page 76 INDEX GPA 99 -2(E) Res 99 -75 Newport Sports Collection Foundation (45) City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes November S, 1999 INDEX • Motion by Council Member Glover to rescind Resolution No. 99 -69 and adopt Resolution No. 99 -75 for GPA 99 -2(E). Mayor O'Neil opened the public hearing. There being no testimony, Mayor O'Neil closed the public hearing. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, Noyes, Mayor O'Neil Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None 20. APPEAL OF THE DENIAL OF AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR C -3319 THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CURB CUT ADJACENT TO 422 Encroachment REDLANDS AVENUE IN THE NEWPORT HEIGHTS AREA. Permit for Curb Cut/ This item was not discussed because the appellant, Mr. Will Higman, pulled 422 Redlands Ave. the appeal prior to the start of the meeting. (38) CURRENT BUSINESS 21. PROPOSED REVISIONS TO COUNCIL POLICY A -6, OPEN Policy A-6/ • MEETING POLICIES, TO CHANGE REGULAR COUNCIL Change of MEETINGS TO THE SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAYS. Regular Council Meetings to Mayor O'Neil stated that the proposed revision was reviewed by the City Tuesdays Council at a recent off -site retreat. He stated that it was discussed that the (33/69) Tuesday night meetings would give more time for the public and the City Council to prepare for the meetings. Motion by Council Member Noves to approve the proposed revisions to Council Policy A -6 changing the Regular Council meetings to the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, except in December when the only meeting will be held on the second Tuesday, effective in January of 2000. City Manager Bludau confirmed that the change would take place at the first meeting in January 2000. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, Noyes, Mayor O'Neil Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None 22. UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND Planning APPOINTMENT BY MAYOR OF AN AD -HOC APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE. Commission Vacancy (24) Volume 53 - Page 77 • City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes November 8, 1999 Motion by Mayor O'Neil to accept the resignation of Mark Hoglund from the Planning Commission effective immediately (term expires June 30, 2000); and to direct the City Clerk to advertise the vacancy pursuant to Council Policy A -2. Mayor O'Neil appointed Council Member Noyes, Council Member Adams and Mayor O'Neil to serve on the Ad -Hoc Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following roll call vote Ayes: Adams, Glover, Thomson, Debay, Ridgeway, Noyes, Mayor O'Neil Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None. ADJOURNMENT - 8:20 p.m. The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on November 3, 1999, at 3:00 p.m. on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. Recordii Secret r Mayor City Clerk Volume 53 - Page 78 INDEX