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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/23/2000 - Regular Meeting0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 23, 2000 - 7:00 p.m. INDEX STUDY SESSION — 4:00 p.m. [Refer to separate minutes] CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 p.m. - None. RECESSED AND RECONVENED AT 7:10 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL Present: Thomson, Adams, Ridgeway, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Absent: Glover, Debay (excused) Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Pro Tern Adams. Invocation by Mrs. Marianne Scott, First Church of Christ Scientist. • Presentation by Nancy Gardner, Surfrider Foundation. Ms. Gardner stated that, two years prior, the Surfrider Foundation initiated an annual State of the Beach report and as part of it, asked Dr. Steven Letterman to evaluate the top urban beaches in the country. She stated her delight in Newport Beach being named in the top five on the list, and she read from Dr. Letterman's report. Ms. Gardner presented the City with an award to acknowledge that the City has been aggressive in trying to protect and maintain its beaches in terms of quality and access. She presented a glass award depicting the breaking wave symbol from the Surfrider Foundation logo and a copy of the First State of the Beach report to Mayor Noyes, who accepted them on behalf of the City. Presentation by Public Works Director Webb celebrating National Public Works Week. Public Works Director Webb thanked the City Council for the proclamation that was issued at the City Council meeting of May 9, 2000, designating the current week as National Public Works Week. He pointed out the orange safety vest he was wearing and reminded everyone that when they see someone wearing such a vest, they should slow down. Public Works Director Webb went on to explain that, as a part of National Public Works Week, the department held a special training session for Mayor Noyes on the use of the various equipment utilized by the department. Public Works Director Webb presented Mayor Noyes with some photos from the "training session ". CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL - 0 ID1131: 3D1. M�W1f:XN_D)11K9 W; =01,1111 0JRDIW[HDIN17; =QN34 DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON- DISCUSSION ITEM): • Council Member O'Neil announced that the annual Corona del Mar Scenic 5K Run will take place on Saturday, June 3, 2000. He stated that early registrants Volume 53 - Page 374 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes May 23, 2000 • will receive a gift certificate from the Five Crowns. He added that the Five Crowns restaurant appears on this year's race poster. Council Member O'Neil stated that participants can register at the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce and other various places. Council Member O'Neil announced that the annual meeting of the Corona del Mar Residents Association will take place on Monday, June 12, 2000. He stated that the meeting will take place at the OASIS Senior Center at 6:30 p.m. and will include a discussion of the Greenlight and Traffic Phasing initiatives. Council Member Ridgeway announced that Student Government Day would be taking place the following day at City Hall, with 65 students from Corona del Mar and Newport Harbor high schools participating. He stated that the mock City Council meeting taking place at 11:30 a.m. would be filmed by Comcast and aired on several occasions. He stated that the three issues the students will discuss will include residential parking permits at Newport Heights, the proposed project at the Newport Dunes and the John Wayne extension agreement. Mayor Pro Tem Adams acknowledged and thanked the Newport Ocean Sailing Association (NOSA) for their part in putting on the Newport to Ensenada Race. • Mayor Noyes announced that the Balboa Island Parade will take place on Sunday, June 4, 2000. He stated that one of his reasons for announcing the • event was to let the public know that the bridge will be closed from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. that day. He invited everyone to attend. • Mayor Noyes informed the audience that two City Council seats would be open for election in November, 2000. He showed a Councilmanic District Map to illustrate the boundaries of District 2, which would be open since Council Member Debay would not be eligible for reelection due to term limits. He also pointed out District 5, which would also be open, since he did not plan to rerun to fill the vacancy. Council Member Thomson added that citizens could also run in District 7, but that he was seeking reelection. It was mentioned that citizens must live within the boundaries of the district they plan to run for. Mayor Noyes stated that interested citizens could obtain additional information by contacting the City Clerk's office at 644 -3005, and that nomination papers must be filed between July 17, 2000 and August 11, 2000. Mayor Noyes concluded by stating that the job is stimulating, gratifying and a lot of hard work. CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF MINUTES /ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF MAY 9, 2000. Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written and order filed. 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. Volume 53 - Page 375 INDEX City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes May 23, 2000 INDEX • RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION 3. PARKING METER RATE INCREASES. 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2000.38 Res 2000 -38 establishing parking meter fees in off - street parking lots; and 2) introduce Ord 2000 -9 Ordinance No. 2000 -9 establishing parking meter fees for on- street meters Parking Meter Fees and pass to second reading on June 13, 2000. (85) 4. RECYCLING SERVICE FEE. Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -39 authorizing Res 2000 -39 the recycling service fee to be set at $2.26 per month per residential unit Recycling Fee effective July 1, 2000. (44) 5. Item removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the audience. 6. FOURTH OF JULY STREET CLOSURE. Adopt Resolution Res 2000 -41 No. 2000 -41 authorizing the temporary closure of Seashore Drive, Newport 4th of July Street Closure Boulevard, Balboa Boulevard, selected feeder streets and City parking lots. (85) 7. UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES IN PROPOSED ASSESSMENT Res 2000 -42 DISTRICT NO. 78 (LITTLE BALBOA ISLAND). 1) Adopt Resolution Res 2000 -43 No. 2000 -42 making findings on a petition for, adopting a map showing the Res 2000 -44 proposed boundaries of, and making appointments for Assessment District Assessment District 78 No. 78; 2) adopt Resolution No. 2000 -43 declaring intention to order the Little Balboa Island construction of certain improvements in proposed Assessment District (89) No. 78, declaring the improvements to be of special benefit, describing the district to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof, and providing • for the issuance of bonds; 3) adopt Resolution No. 2000 -44 giving preliminary approval to the report of the assessment engineer, setting a time and place for a public hearing and ordering the intention of assessment ballot procedure for Assessment District No. 78, as July 11, 2000; and 4) approve the Special Counsel Agreement with the firm of Brown, Diven, Hessell & Brewer LLP. 8. UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES AND RECONSTRUCT STREET Assessment District 79 IMPROVEMENTS IN PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 79 Beacon Bay (BEACON BAY). Item continued. (89) ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 9. AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1.12 OF THE NBMC (contd. from Ord 2000 -10 5/9/00). Introduce Ordinance No. 2000.10 amending Section 1.12.020 of Citations & Warrants Title 1 of the NBMC pertaining to citations and warrants; and pass to second (70) reading on June 13, 2000. 10. AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1.30 OF THE NBMC. Introduce Ord 2000 -11 Ordinance No. 2000 -11 amending Section 1.30.030 of Title 1 of the NBMC Election Campaign pertaining to election campaign filing, and pass to second reading on Filing June 13, 2000. (39) • ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION 11. ANNEXATION OF BAY KNOLLS AREA. Adopt Ordinance No. 2000 -8 1 Ord 2000 -8 Volume 53 - Page 376 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes May 23, 2000 INDEX • approving Amendment 901. (21/45) CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS 12. BALBOA PENINSULA ALLEY REPLACEMENT - REJECTION OF C -3325 SOLE BID (C- 3325). 1) Reject the sole bid for the project submitted by Balboa Peninsula Damon Construction Co. and direct staff to re -bid the project; and 2) direct Alley Replacement the City Clerk to return the Bid Bond to the contractor. (38) 13. BALBOA VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (C -3333) - C -3333 APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT. BA -063 1) Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a Professional Services Balboa Village Agreement with Psomas to provide pre- design, design and construction Improvement Project services for the Balboa Village Improvement Project for a fee of $493,131; (38/40) and 2) process a budget appropriation (BA -063) from Neighborhood Enhancement Fund Reserve in the amount of $250,000 to Account No. 7024- C5100543 and from the Off- Street Parking Fund Balboa Pier Parking Lot Account No. 7022- C5100376 in the amount of $250,000 to Account No. 7022- C5100543. 14. 1999 -2000 BALBOA ISLAND BAYFRONT REPAIRS - AWARD OF C -3303 CONTRACT (C- 3303). 1) Approve the plans and specifications; 2) declare Balboa Island the bid submitted by the low bidder as non - responsive; 3) reject the Bayfront Repairs non - responsive bid submitted by the low bidder; 4) declare the bid submitted (38) by the second low bidder as the responsive low bid; 5) award C -3303 to SRD Construction for the total bid price of $49,942 and authorize the Mayor and • the City Clerk to execute the contract; and 6) establish an amount of $4,900 to cover the cost of testing and unforeseen work. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS 15. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR MAY 18, 2000. Receive and Planning file. (68) 16. 2000 -01 PROPOSED BUDGET HEARING AND APPROPRIATION Budget Hearing LIMIT HEARING. Schedule a public hearing of the City's proposed Budget & Appropriation and Appropriation Limit for the 2000 -01 fiscal year on June 13, 2000 and (40) direct the City Clerk to publish a notice of said hearings. 17. APPEAL OF JERRY G. MAIZE, EDWARD YAWITZ AND STEVE Drive Approach BROWN TO RETAIN A DRIVE APPROACH AT 3412 MARCUS 3412 Marcus Avenue AVENUE. Deny the appeal to retain the existing driveway approach. (65) 18. BUDGET AMENDMENT - BUILDING DEPARTMENT. Approve a BA -060 budget amendment (BA -060) to transfer $6,240 from the Bonita Canyon Building Department Apartment Overtime Account 010 -22366 to the Building Department Overtime/Bonita Canyon Overtime Account 2900 -7040. Apartments (26140) 19. BUDGET AMENDMENT - COMMUNITY SERVICES. Approve a budget BA -061 • amendment (BA -061) in the amount of $2,500 to increase revenue estimates Library Donation to reflect funds received from the University of California and to increase (50/40) expenditure appropriations. Volume 53 - Page 377 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes May 23, 2000 • 20. FINANCE, BILLING AND HUMAN RESOURCES SOFTWARE. Approve the proposed action, funding realignments and budget amendment (BA -062) in the amount of $196,260. 21. CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (CLETEP) PROGRAM GRANT/BUDGET AMENDMENT. 1) Approve acceptance of CLETEP program grant funding of $79,997 from the State of California, Department of Justice, Office of Criminal Justice Planning (OCJP); and approve a budget amendment (BA -064) of $79,997 to the Police Department Capital Outlay, Computer Equipment account (1820 -9015) to fund the purchase of approved equipment in CLETEP program grant. 22. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Confirm Mayor Noyes' appointment of Robert Hawkins. 23. LEGAL PUBLICATIONS FOR ONE -YEAR CONTRACT COVERING FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2000 TO JUNE 30, 2001. Authorize the City Clerk to publish a notice advertising for bids to be received on or before the hour of 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2000 for a one -year contract covering the publishing and printing of legal notices, or other material required to be published and circulated in the City of Newport Beach. • Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Adams to approve the Consent Calendar, except for that item removed (5) and that item continued (8). The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Thomson, Adams, Ridgeway, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Glover, Debay ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 5. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY STREET TREE DESIGNATION LIST. General Services Director Niederhaus stated that the staff report includes answers to questions regarding the proposed street tree designation list. He stated that included with the report are color photos of the twelve new trees in an effort to eliminate any thoughts that the trees are dwarf, midget or patio species. He stated that they're all twenty to thirty feet tall and attractive additions to the City's treescape. Jan Vandersloot, SPON Tree Committee, stated that the concern of the Committee is that the City streets are being changed too drastically. He • stated that of the 513 streets being considered, it is being proposed to change the tree designation on 437 of the streets. He added that the trees that are being chosen, such as the tristania laurina, are very small trees. He stated Volume 53 - Page 378 ufLTOMOR BA -062 Finance Software (40) BA -064 California Law Enforcement Technology Equipment Purchase (CLETEP) (70/40) EQAC Appointment (24) Legal Publications (32) Res 2000 -40 Street Tree Designations (62) City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes May 23, 2000 • that the photos in the staff report show trees that have been grown in the proper soils and climate, and received adequate care. He cited the Hong Kong orchids on Coast Highway as an example of trees that have been planted in the City and are remaining small. He said that many of the new trees do not have a history of being successful in Newport Beach. Dr. Vandersloot suggested that when the few trees that are a problem in the City are in need of replacement, the affected streets can be dealt with at that time. He added that the Parks, Beaches & Recreation (PB &R) Commission could still use the proposed list for suggestions, but that any new street tree designations would be made on a street by street basis, as needed. Alden Kelley stated that the staff report is incorrect in reporting that only two species on the proposed list are not included in the Street Tree Seminar Book. Mr. Kelley stated that he counted nine. Additionally, Mr. Kelley pointed out that a rate of less than 200 replacement trees per year is incorrect because, at that rate, it would take 150 years to replace all the trees in the City and many couldn't live that long. He recommended that the City Council not approve the list. He stated that more than 100 streets in the City would have trees that are not typical street trees in height or size. He discussed a few of the specific species and said they would be big bushes, at best, with too much required maintenance and time trying to make them into trees. He also pointed out a problem with variable growth, which would result in different sizes of the same species on a given street. He stated that some of the species will struggle to survive in the Newport Beach climate • zone. Mr. Kelley suggested that the entire list should be reworked, or the old list should be kept and changes made on an as needed street by street basis. Mayor Pro Tem Adams stated that he's actually puzzled since contradictory information has been heard by experts on both side of the issue. He stated that he is tending to lean with the comments made by Dr. Vandersloot. He agreed that the rate of replacement would indicate that none of the streets would ever have a uniform look and he thought this should be an important consideration. He also agreed that the list could just become a suggested list, with the PB &R Commission addressing streets as issues arise. Dr. Vandersloot confirmed for Mayor Noyes that Mr. Kelley was hired through a California Releaf grant program and is paid on an hourly basis to help the City develop a tree policy and make sure that the implementation of the policy is consistent with arborist principles and practices. He stated that Mr. Kelley has spoken at City Council, PB &R Commission and sub- committee meetings. He added that the list was not evaluated tree by tree and he felt that staff was not responsive to their comments. City Manager Bludau stated that 20% of the streets in the City do not currently have a designated street tree. General Services Director Niederhaus stated that the current list is 15 years old and is outdated. He said that current replacements are not being done, • pending a decision on the proposed list. He also added that there is a mechanism to change the street tree designation on any street, and about five or six of these are done per year. General Services Director Niederhaus Volume 53 - Page 379 INDEX City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes May 23, 2000 • summarized the process that has taken place to date in developing the proposed list. He stated that it is a good change, but not a drastic change. Mayor Pro Tern Adams stated that the gradual change is what troubles him and cited the street tree change being requested on Mariners Drive as an example. He stated his concern that the new trees being put in would be twigs compared to the other established trees on the street. General Services Director Niederhaus explained that the City puts all of its trees in 24 -inch boxes and takes the extra effort to plant truly mature trees. Mayor Pro Tern Adams asked for General Services Director Niederhaus to address the uniformity issue. General Services Director Niederhaus stated that a designated street tree on the old list was kept on the new proposed list if the tree was found to be desirable. He stated that a tree might be found to be undesirable if, for example, the tree has an incurable disease or causes hardscape damage. Council Member O'Neil stated that he is convinced that the PB &R Commission reviewed the issue thoroughly, that there is a need to modify the street tree list, and that a radical change will not result from the list being adopted. He added that staff has also convinced him that the PB &R Commission's recommendation is appropriate. Motion by Council Member O'Neil to adopt Resolution No. 2000 -40 • approving the proposed City Street Tree Designation List. Mayor Noyes stated that he is uncomfortable with putting the burden of proof on the citizens to change street tree designations. He added, however, that there will be full access to the City Council regarding the issue. The motion carried by the following roll call vote Ayes: Thomson, Adams, Ridgeway, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Glover, Debay PUBLIC COMMENTS Elaine Linhoff, 1760 E. Ocean Blvd., stated that she was upset when she watched the City Council meeting of May 9, 2000, because it appeared that the City Council was in a feeding frenzy for money. She stated that budgets have two sides, revenue and expenses. She stated that it appears that the City Council has accepted the contention that hotels are automatic cash cows, and that the only decision is to decide if the money generated is worth the cost to the quality of life. Ms. Linhoff reminded the City Council that hotels can be a risky business. She cited a Los Angeles Times article from the week prior that talked about the fear of too many hotel rooms being built. She concluded by stating that it might not be worth it to cover • precious public tidelands with potential white elephants. Tyler Jordan, California Voters, Huntington Beach resident, stated that he Volume 53 - Page 380 INDEX City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes May 23, 2000 • is helping give people in Newport Beach the right to vote on both the Greenlight and TPO (Traffic Phasing Ordinance) initiatives. He also stated his support for giving people the right to vote regarding the proposed project at the Dunes. Mr. Jordan cited an example of a vote he disagreed with in Huntington Beach but stated that he still believes that people should have the right to vote on high impact issues. Christina Benson, 121 1/2 27th Street, stated that she will soon be moving to the area but visits the area almost every weekend to surf. She said she tries to find a place to park in nonmetered areas and that streets such as those near 34th and 35th Streets are often blocked by SUV's and trucks. She states that it makes driving and parking difficult and even knows of someone who was in an accident because of her view being blocked by a larger vehicle. She encouraged the City's law enforcement to cite violators who obstruct views or endanger traffic. Allan Beek, 2007 Highland, stated that he spoke at the City Council meeting of May 9, 2000, about the confusion surrounding the new traffic initiative presently being circulated for signatures. He stated that no action was taken regarding his comments. Mr. Beek stated that it is clear that the new initiative's true meaning is to kill the Greenlight initiative. He stated that lies are being told in order to collect signatures. He stated that many people have been taken in by the deceptions and are contacting the Greenlight supporters. Mr. Beek stated that signatures can be withdrawn. He stated • that the new initiative was hastily put together and it is not clear what the voters will be voting on. He requested that the City Council request that the City Attorney give a ruling to clear the matter up. Philip Arst, 2601 Lighthouse Lane, stated that the government is showing apparent bias in describing the title and summary of the new Traffic Planning Initiative (TPI). He said that State law requires that titles and summaries be designed to prevent voters from overlooking or misconstruing crucial information regarding a proposed initiative. He stated that the title and summary given the new TPI have failed to fully inform the public that the initiative would invalidate Greenlight. He stated that it also fails to fully inform the public that a predominant portion of the TPO is not a part of the initiative. He stated that only three clauses are controlled, leaving 95% of the text uncontrolled. Mr. Arst stated that the title and summary also hide from the voters that the new initiative does not apply to the airport area. He requested that the City Council issue a statement acknowledging errors in the TPI title and summary, authorize the distribution of a statement prepared by the Greenlight supporters to be included with a City water bill mailing and direct the City staff to maintain an unbiased position. Clarence Turner, 1507 Antigua Way, stated that he is a part of group that created the new initiative and that it is in opposition to the Greenlight initiative. He stated his disagreement with the intentions of the Greenlight initiative because it is an assault on the current representative aspect of government and it is poor public policy to strip the City Council of one of its . fundamental duties, which is to make decisions on land use issues. Mr. Turner stated that his three basic goals when creating the new initiative were that it be legal, fair and enforceable. He stated that the TPO has Volume 53 - Page 381 1101] *1 • • City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes May 23, 2000 served the City well for 22 years and has enabled the City to improve and maintain its streets and intersections. He stated that the three main elements of the TPO would become a part of the City Charter, if the new initiative were to be passed. Mr. Turner stated that the current focus is on obtaining the signatures to get the initiative on the ballot, and that later the issues and allegations made earlier can be addressed. Jan Vandersloot, resident of E. 16th Street, confirmed that petitioners circulating the new initiative for signatures are telling the public that the initiative will stop growth at John Wayne airport. Dr. Vandersloot requested that the petitioners tell the truth and not misrepresent what the initiative can do. Mayor Noyes acknowledged the students in the audience and asked for one of them to talk about their purpose for attending the meeting. Becky Ellis, resident on Rose Lane in Costa Mesa, stated that she is a student at Newport Harbor High and the students at the meeting are observing for political community service hours. Council Member Ridgeway requested that the City Attorney meet with the Greenlight initiative supporters to discuss the title of the TPO initiative in an effort to present it in a fair way. 24. AD HOC GENERAL PLAN UPDATE COMMITTEE (contd. from 5/9/00). Mayor Noyes stated that the City Council has decided to form an Ad Hoc General Plan Update Committee to look at and analyze an appropriate way to update the City's General Plan. Mayor Noyes announced that Mayor Pro Tern Adams has agreed to chair the Committee, and he thanked him for doing so. Mayor Noyes also appointed Council Members Ridgeway and Glover, and Planning Commissioners Selich, Tucker and Kranzley to the Committee. He stated that the Environmental Quality, Economic Development and Aviation committees would also each appoint one representative. Mayor Pro Tom Adams inquired about the purpose of having an Aviation Committee member on the General Plan Update Committee rather than a representative from the Harbor Committee. He stated that someone who represents the issues regarding the bay and harbor would be an important component of a general plan update. Mayor Noyes agreed and suggested that the Harbor Committee should also have a representative on the General Plan Update Committee. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Adams to adopt Resolution No. 2000.45 • establishing the Ad Hoc General Plan Update Committee; and affirm the Mayor's appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Adams (chairperson), Council Members Ridgeway and Glover, and Planning Commissioners Selich, Tucker Volume 53 - Page 382 INDEX Res 2000 -45 Ad Hoc General Plan Update Committee (24) • u • City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes May 23, 2000 and Kranzley, and request the Environmental Quality, Economic Development, Aviation and Harbor committees to each select one representative. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Thomson, Adams, Ridgeway, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Glover, Debay Mayor Pro Tem Adams confirmed that the meetings of the General Plan Update Committee would be open to the public. Mayor Noyes stated that they will probably occur in the Council Chambers and will be properly noticed. Assistant City Manager Wood stated that she and Planning Director Temple would be the staff liaisons for the Committee. 25. APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR CORPORATE PLAZA WEST (RESUBDIVISION NO. 1006) (contd. from 5/9/00). Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to approve a subdivision agreement guaranteeing completion of the public improvements required with Resubdivision No. 1006; and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement. Mayor Pro Tern Adams referred to the correspondence faxed earlier in the day from Robert 0 Hill, requesting a continuance of the item. City Attorney Burnham stated that Mr. O Hill did call earlier in the day to say he was out of town and would be sending the correspondence. City Manager Bludau stated that he also spoke with Mr. 0 Hill and told him that staff was not recommending a continuance of the item. City Manager Bludau added that Mr. 0 Hill's concern is that The Irvine Company would not be building the road in question, but City Manager Bludau stated that the City does have a bond which assures that the road will be built. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Thomson, Adams, Ridgeway, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Glover, Debay 26. STATUS REPORT ON SANTIAGO DRIVE SPEED REDUCTION PROGRAM. Public Works Director Webb stated that at the City Council meeting of May 9, 2000, staff was requested to prepare a realistic schedule of when various aspects of the Santiago Drive speed reduction program and Citywide traffic calming program could be performed. He stated that the six-month trial period for the Santiago study ends May 29, 2000, and that data collection would be assembled the following week. He stated that the engineer that was hired to give an overall recommendation for community Volume 53 - Page 383 LTT9:7 Resubdivision No. 1006 Corporate Plaza West (84) Santiago Drive Speed Reduction (85) City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes May 23, 2000 INDEX • traffic calming measures would also be in the process of finalizing his report. Public Works Director Webb stated that at the City Council meeting of June 27, 2000, the Santiago Drive information and the Citywide information would be presented. He stated that he is not recommending that the City Council take any action on the Santiago issue at that meeting. He stated that the guidance received on the Citywide program would provide staff with the information needed to meet with the Santiago Drive area residents. He stated that staff would return to the City Council at the meeting of July 25, 2000, with a recommendation for the four streets involved with the Santiago Drive program. Mayor Noyes stated that it is not the ideal schedule but that at least a schedule has been developed, which should satisfy the residents in the area. Robert Walker, 2001 Irvine Avenue, commented on the sidewalks that are being discussed for the area. He stated that he is not in support of the new sidewalks because they would cut down on the beauty of the area and reduce the value of some properties. He suggested, instead, that parking on only one side of the street with a pedestrianfbike trail on the other should be looked at. He said it would be safer and not reduce private lots. Mr. Walker added that a sidewalk would not provide enough room for bicyclists, baby strollers and joggers. Mayor Noyes suggested that Mr. Walker might want to attend the future City Council meetings that will address this subject, as discussed earlier by Public Works Director Webb. Council Member Ridgeway further suggested that Mr. Walker should participate in the meetings being held by the residents in the area. And, he added that sidewalks would not reduce the size of the private lots because the land already belongs to the City. Mr. Walker stated that the City has never landscaped or maintained these parcels. He stated that it is the homeowner who has taken care of any beautification efforts. Lorrie Huff, 2301 Santiago Drive, stated her concern that the City Council thinks everyone in the area is in support of putting in new sidewalks. She stated that, earlier in the day, she spent just a few hours and gathered ten signatures from people who are opposed to sidewalks. Ms. Huff provided a copy of the signatures. Mayor Noyes noted that the item was for information only and would be received and filed, with no action needed by the City Council at the current meeting. CURRENT BUSINESS 27. COAST HIGHWAY SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER IN CORONA Sidewalk, Curb DEL MAR ADJACENT TO SHORECLIFFS AND CAMEO SHORES. and Gutter Cameo Community Council Member O'Neil stated that the Cameo Community Association is Association located in the southerly part of the City. He stated that he attended the • (74) annual meeting of the Association, which is a combination of Cameo Shores Volume 53 - Page 384 • City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes May 23, 2000 11011 DA� and Cameo Highlands, and at that meeting learned that they have some good plans to beautify and upgrade the area as a main entrance to the City. He stated that they've formed a long -range planning committee, which is being chaired by Randy Luebke, and that their plans include the upgrading of the entrance signs to their community and some street treatment. Council Member O'Neil stated that the Association is looking for the City to work with them on the encroachment permit that will be needed. He stated that they are also asking the City to participate in the construction of the wall on the south side of Coast Highway, some landscaping efforts, and budgeting for sidewalk construction in the upcoming fiscal year. Council Member O'Neil stated that since these initial requests, it has been decided that the best way to coordinate all of the plans might be to include them in the budget for the 2001 -2002 fiscal year. He acknowledged several people in attendance at the current meeting from the area. Council Member Ridgeway stated his support for any partnership between private and public entities. He stated that the area could use some upgrading and it would be a good time to do it. Randy Luebke, 4606 Roxbury Road, Chairman of the Cameo Community Association long -range planning committee, thanked the City Council For placing the item on the agenda of the current meeting. He stated that Council Member O'Neil did a good job of pointing out the unique characteristics of the community, in that it acts as an entrance to the City • and is comprised of two neighborhoods that are separated by a four -lane highway. He stated that the planning efforts will improve the beautification and the safety in the area, and cited the increase in vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic through the area over the years. He stated that the safety goal is to get the unprotected citizens off the highway and onto sidewalks. He stated that he thinks the City should also support the beautification efforts. Mr. Luebke stated that he feels the proposal is a good one and he thanked Council Members O'Neil and Thomson, City Manager Bludau and Public Works Director Webb for their support. He asked that the City Council support the request to develop a comprehensive plan and consider approving the funding in the 2001 -2002 fiscal year. Council Member O'Neil stated that it is a great opportunity to work with a community that is willing to share their revenue to benefit the entire area. Motion by Council Member O'Neil to request that the City construct curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements on the south side of Coast Highway easterly of Cameo Shores Road during fiscal year 2000 -2001; and that staff work with the Cameo Community Association to develop a comprehensive plan to construct curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements, street treatment, an identification sign, landscaping and construction of a masonry wall for consideration in the 2001 -2002 fiscal year budget. Council Member Ridgeway stated his support for the motion and staff continuing to work with the Cameo Community Association. • Public Works Director Webb confirmed that the motion included staff proceeding with the sidewalk construction between Cameo Shores and the Volume 53 - Page 385 0 LI City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes May 23, 2000 Yehcan Fomt development. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Thomson, Adams, Ridgeway, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Glover, Debay MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None. ADJOURNMENT - At 8:35 p.m. in memory of Andre Stewart, Newport Harbor High School football star, and Max Morgan, local developer. x*tt, t, t +r,tarr * *rr:re+,rr *tt,e,r,rrx *« The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on May 17, 2000, at 2:45 p.m. on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. Volume 53 - Page 386 1 013 D1:1