HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - Minutes AmendedAgenda Item No. 1
June 11. 2013
City Council Minutes
Study Session
May 28, 2013 — 3:00 p.m.
I. ROLL CALL - 3:00 p.m.
II.
Present: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Petros, Mayor Curry, Council Member Selich,
Council Member Henn, Council Member Daigle
Excused: Mayor Pro Tern Hill
1.
2.
CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS ON THE
In response to Council Member Gardni
Station and Dolphin and Tamura Water
reported that the Southern California/Ed
project. �
Council Member Petros i
Municipal Code (NBMC)
Development Director Br
Code that discusses publ:
regarding Item 8 (16th Street Pump
✓ements), Public Works Director Webb
bate will be used to pay for part of the
ion on Item 3 (Amendment to the Newport Beach
pment Agreement Periodic Reviews). Community
NBMC Section 15.45.050 is the part of the Zoning
)pment Agreements.
Regarding Item 19 (bnitiate\Amendments to the Land Use Element), Mayor Curry indicated
that he will be asking\tRat two additional public members be adde to the makeup of the
Land Use Element Am vdment Advisory Committee.
BUDGET DISCUSSION - SECOND SESSION [100 -2013)
City Manager noted that today's Study Session was the second session to discuss the
City's budget. He utilized a PowerPoint presentation to address the process; noted that there
will be a separate presentation relative to the Balboa Theater; reported that the budget is
balanced; and stated that there will be increases in the City's investments in community-
serving facilities, beautification projects, and in the number of police officers in the street,
while reducing staffing levels.
City Manager Kiff provided background on the Balboa Theater, including restoration by the
Balboa Theater Foundation, permits obtained, and fundraising needs. He presented a
proposed concept in which the City will issue a $3 million challenge loan using existing
Facilities Finance Planning (FFP) reserves that are expected to be replenished in May of 2014
from receipt of a public benefit fee of $19 million from the Irvine Company, and indicated that
the City would have the first mortgage on all improvements since it owns the land and listed
contingencies and conditions of the loan.
Council Member Gardner commented on the plan and on the consequences if the loan cannot
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City Council Study Session
May 28, 2013
City Manager Kiff presented details of the Facilities Financial Planning (FFP) Priority
Projects, including the projects, costs, and timelines.
Discussion followed regarding the West Newport land purchase.
Regarding the Park Placeholder item, Recreation and Senior Services Director Detweiler
reported that the project would fund synthetic turf placement at Bonita Creek Sports Park.
City Manager Kiff reported that additional details of the FFP will be presented at an
upcoming Council meeting.
Council Member Henn emphasized that nearly all of the spending in the FFP over the
planning horizon will be cash funded. City Manager Kiff reported that the FFP is funded by a
small contribution from the General Fund, savings accrued ��m , end of year savings, and
developer fees.
Brief discussion followed regarding the condition of
City Manager Kiff addressed the City's
Council Discretionary Fund
recommendations.
Mayor Curry noted that special
overall from last year's support.
funding is not being recommender
Police Headquarters.
?ation (COP) Debt Service,
Special Event Support
nendations represent a 20% increase
presented a list of groups for which
City Manager Kiff addressed Pds rtions\ 'specifically historical full-time positions, reductions
included in the budget, part -time positions, and FY 2013 -2014 position changes.
some
not
Mayor Curry clarified the purpose of the increases and addressed the Library Director's
compensation. City Manager Kiff added that the increase involves a cost -of -living
adjustment that is generally below the rate of inflation. He added that there have been no
negative impacts to the levels of service provided by the City in spite of decreases in staffing
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