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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - MinutesAgenda Item No. 1 January 22, 2013 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 8, 2013 -- 7:00 p.m. I. STUDY SESSION - Cancelled II. ROLL CALL - 4:30 p.m Present: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Petros, Mayor Pro Tem Hi1l;; City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 8, 2013 2. Arnie Pike, et al o City of Newport Beach United States District Court, Case No. CV -08 -8580 DSF (RAr$x) Sandy Wedgeworth, et al u City of Newport Beach, et al Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30 -2011- 00493787 C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS (Government Code § 54957): 1. . Title: Dave Kiff, City Manager 2. Title: Aaron C. Harp, City Attorney 3. Title: Leilani 1. Brown, City Clerk D. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Goveiiunent Code § 549517,6): Agency Designated Representatives: Dave Kiff, City Manager and Terri Cassidy, Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Direcil3r; Negotiators. Employee Organizations: All Labor Associations- .Association of Newport Beach Ocean Lifeguards (ANBOL); Newport Beach City Employee; Association .(NBCEA); Newport Beach Employees League (NBET); Newpurt Beach (firefighters Association (NBFA); Newport Beach Fire Management Association (NBFMA); Lifeguard Management Association (NBLMA); Newport Beach Part Time Umt,(_UPEC, Local 777); Newport Beach Police Association 1NBPA); Newport Beach Police Management Association (NBPMA); Newport Beach Professional and Technical Association (NBPTEA) V. RECESS VI. RECONVENED AT 7000 PM.' FOR - REGULAR 'MEETING VII. ROLL C'XLL Present: Council Member Gardner; Council Member Petros; Mayor Pro Tem Hill; Mayor Curry; Council Member Selich; Council Member Henn; Council Member Daigle VIII. CLOSED SESSION R }EPORT City Attorney Harp reported that there are no reportable actions. IX. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Selich X. INVOCATION -Mayor Curry XI. PRESENTATION 2012 Junior Lifeguard of the Year, Mackenzie Gaddis - Mayor Curry- read the proclamation and presented it to Mackenzie Gaddis. Lifeguard Operations Assistant Chief Rob Williams also presented Volume 61 - Page 2 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 8, 2013 Mackenzie Gaddis with a $200 scholarship from the California Surf Lifesaving Association. Orange County Grand Jury Recruitment Presentation - Roger Prasser reported that the Orange County Grand Jury is now recruiting for the 2013/2014 Grand Jury. Be provided a description of the Grand Jury and explained its functions, purpose and term. He urged the public to think about applying and provided fliers for the public's information. XII. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC XIII. DISCUSSION ITEM) Council Member Daigle reported being approached by a homeowners' association (HOA) regarding the need to pay a Fire Department fee when they erect a tent,for special events. 5'ti. noted that the City Manager is not authorized to waive fees but that the majoritynof Council is authorized to do so. She reported that the HOA has asked to have the item. agenazed for consideration. In addition, she addressed requests to agendize the Regional Draining permit and the eelgrass issue. Council Member Henn commented positively on the success of the recent Christmas Boat Parade, despite the controversy involved. He reported attending the Balboa Village Business Improvement District (BID) meeting where additional information was provided regarding the Boat Parade. He expressed appreciation to Visit Newport Beach, Inc. (VNB) for it help and to the residents that continued to support the Boat Parade. Council Member Henn announced an upcoming e -Waste event at Mariner's School between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on January 19, 2013. He announced the upcoming Balboa Village Advisory Committee (BVAC) meeting on January 9, 2013 at 4':.00 p.m. at the ExplorOcean Nautical Museum and announced the upcoming Tidelands 'Management Committee (TMC) meeting on January 14, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at the OASIS Senior Center. Mayor Curry announced the upcoming Annual City= Council Planning Session on Saturday, January I2, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. at the OASI'S Senior Center and encouraged the public to attend. He reported participating in the recent dedication of -Our Lady Queen of Angels Church. XIV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. READING 0F.W1NUTEkORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1. MINUTES FOR --THE NOVEMBER 27, 2012 REGULAR MEETING; NOVEMBER 28, 2012 SPECIAL MEETING; DECEMBER 11, 2012 SPECIAL MEETING; AND DECEMBER 11, 2012 REGULAR MEETING. (100 -2013) 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 the City Clerk to read by title only. B. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Volume 61 - Page 3 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 8, 2013 3. EMERSON ISLAND ANNEXATION LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF TUSTIN AVENUE AND EMERSON STREET (PA2012 -034). [100 -2013] Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2012 -23 approving Zoning Code Amendment No. CA2012 -002. C. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION 4. RESOLUTION UPDATING THE LIST OF DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES FOR 2013 UNDER THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST - G.ODE. [100 -2013] Adopt Resolution No. 2013 -1 adopting the 2013 Designated Employees List. D. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS 6. PENINSULA POINT ALLEY REPLACEMENT - COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT NO. 4627. [381300 -2013] a) Accept the completed work and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project; b) authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials Bond 65 days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance. with applicable portions of the Civil Code; and c) release the Faithful Performance Bond one year after this Council acceptance. 7. MISCELLANEOUS PAVING REPAIR - BRISTOL STREET SOUTH, NEWPORT COAST DRIVE AND JAMBOREE ROAD AT COAST HIGHWAY SOUTH - NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT NO. 4882. [381100 -2013] a) Accept the completed work and authorize the i`ity Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project; b) authorize the City Clark to .release the Labor and Materials Bond 65 days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance with applicable portions of the Civil Code_; and c) release the Faithful Performance Bond one year after this Council acceptance. 8. CENTRAL BALBOA AND NEWPORT HEIGHTS ALLEY AND STREET REPLACEMENT - AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 4945. [381100 -2013] a) Approve the project drawings and :specifications; b) award Contract No. 4945 to NOBEST, Inc., (NOBEST) for the total bid price of $1,320,000.00, and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract: wand c) establish an amount of $198,000.00 (15 %) to cover the chat of unforeseen work and anticipated additional curb and gutter not included in the original contract. Council Member Henn abstained on this item since his home is located in Assessment District No. 100. 9. APPROVAL, OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ON -CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GMU GEOTECHNICAL, INC. (C -5015) AND HARRINGTON GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, INC. [381100 -2013] a) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the December 2, 2011, On -Call Professional Services Agreement with the GMU, to increase the contract limit to $250,000 for continuing on -call geotechnical and material testing services, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amendment; and b) approve Amendment No. I to the December 16, 2011, On -Call Professional Services Agreement with Harrington to increase the contract limit to $250,000 for continuing on- call geotechnical and material testing services and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amendment. 10. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DMS CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF A STORAGE BUILDING AT THE Volume 61 - Page 4 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 8, 2013 BIG CANYON RESERVOIR (C-5342).[38/100-20131 Approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with DMS Consultants, Inc. of Garden Grove at a cost not to exceed $136,770.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. E. MISCELLANEOUS 11. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AND /OR AGENDA REPORTS FOR DECEMBER 6, 2012; DECEMBER 20, 2012; AND JANUARY 3, 2018. [100 -20131 Receive and file. 13. REPLACEMENT OF MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS AND NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT ON FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE VEHICLES. []00 -20131 Approve Budget Amendment No. 13B:4 -025 appropriating $192,302.90 in the Equipment Replacement, Internal Services Fund, account number, 6120' =9110, for the purpose of replacing Mobile Data Compufetn, and new technology equipment on Fire Department response vehicles. , Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hill, seconded- by-Council Member Petros to approve the Consent Calendar, except for the items removed (5 and 12), and noting the abstention by Council Member Henn on Item 8. The motion carried by the following roll'call'voter Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Council. Member Petros, Mayor Pro Tern Hill, Mayor Curry, Council Member Selich, Council Member' Henri, Council. Member Daigle XV. ITEMS REMOVED FROM_THE CONSENT CALENDAR 6. AMENDMENTS TO.CIT.Y'- COUNCIL POLICY A -6 (OPEN MEETING POLICIES) AND CITY COUNCIL POLICY A. 10: (PROCEDURAL RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS): [I00'- 20]31" Council Member Daigle- ' noticed' _that the report was prepared by the City Clerk and asked if the Ceti Clerk came up withi the proposal. Mayor Curry reported that the report was based on his recommendation. Council Member, Daigle. took issue with the portion of the proposal that does not allow the public to pull Consent Calendar Rems and believed it is important to keep the current practice. Council Member (4ard'ner agreed that the public should be allowed to pull Consent Calendar items. Additionally; Rhe clarified that the public is allowed to speak on agenda and non - agenda items during the Study Session. Regarding the time allowed for public comments, Mayor Curry reported that the City Clerk conducted a survey and found that most of the surrounding cities specify three minutes for public comments. Regarding pulling items from the Consent Calendar, the survey also found that people are able to speak on Consent Calendar items, but are not necessarily allowed to pull them. Volume 61 - Page 5 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 8, 2013 Motion by Mavor Pro Tern Hill, seconded by Mayor Curry to adopt Resolution No. 2013 -2 amending City Council Policy A -6 (Open Meeting Policies) and City Council Policy A -10 (Procedural Rules for the Conduct of City Council Meetings). Jim Mosher noted Council's compensation under the new City Charter and believed that it is not unreasonable for Council to allow the public to comment on any item and for Council to vote separately on the items the public would like Council to act upon. He referenced the State Constitution and addressed the importance of not restricting access by the public. He urged Council to not restrict the City's existing rules without adopting finding;. Laura Curran believed that the reason for the proposed changes are unclear and that the changes could reduce public input and transparency. She stated that often there are Consent Calendar items where input from the public may be useful and -urged Council to facilitate as much public input as possible. She agreed with the proposed three minute time limit, but wondered if the time for comments under the ConsenttCalendar would be three minutes in total or three minutes per item. She added that it should be three minutes `per item and wondered where public comments will occur during the meeting. Ms. Curran believed that the current process has worked well and encouraged allowing public comments earlier on the agenda. She asked for clarification regarding notification of riewly added items to the agenda and encouraged Council to allow as much public comment as possible, George Schroeder noted that there currently is no Wi. Fi in the new Council Chambers and encouraged Council to meet at the old Council Chambers until Wi -Fi is available. He believed that the current process works and spoke in favor of allowing as much public comment as possible. Mayor Curry clarified the requirements of the _Brown Act relative to noticing items on the agendas. Substitute motion by Council Member Gardner. seconded by Council Member Daiule to Adopt Resolution No.- 2013 -2 amending City Council Policy A -6 (Open Meeting Policies) and City Council Policy A -10 (Procedural Rules for the Conduct of City Council Meetings), including a clarification that,pubhc comments during .Study Sessions are for non - agenda items and Closed Session items, continuing the current practice relative to the public removing items from the Consent Calendar, anda'emoving,public comments prior to the Consent Calendar since it will no longer be needed. The substitute motion failed by the following roll call vote Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Daigle Noes: Council Member Petros, Mayor Pro Tern Hill, Mayor Curry, Council Member Selich, Council Member Henn Amended motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hill, seconded by Mayor Curry to Adopt Resolution No. 2013 -2 amending City Council Policy A -6 (Open Meeting Policies) and City Council Policy A- 10 (Procedural Rules for the Conduct of City Council Meetings), including allowing the public to comment on Study Session items and clarification regarding noticing requirements of adding items to the agenda, in accordance with the Brown Act. Council Member Henn asked Mayor Pro Tem Hill to consider amending it further to move the public comments on non - agenda items before the City Council discusses any Public Hearing. Discussion followed regarding when items are discussion items rather than Council action items. City Attorney Harp noted that the recommendations were formulated as a result of a request by Volume 61 - Page 6 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 8, 2013 Mayor Curry, but the staff reported was provided by staff. He also noted that changes to the Charter did not increase City Council compensation and that the California Constitution as applied by Mr. Mosher is not applicable in this situation. Council Member Petros noted that no changes are being proposed relative to noticing requirements under the Brown Act and that the standard he has experienced for public comments is three minutes. He believed that this does not restrict the public's access to Council. However, he added that,he would like to see the public have the ability to pull items from the Consent Calendar. Amended motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hill, seconded by Mayor Curry to Adopt Resolution No. 2013 -2 amending City Council Policy A -6 (Open Meeting Policies) and City Council Policy A- 10 (Procedural Rules for the Conduct of City Council Meetings),'including allowing the public to comment on Study Session items, clarification regarding noticing requirements of adding items to the agenda, in accordance with the Brown Act, and', placing Public. Comments before Public Hearings. The amended motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Piro Tem Hill, Mayor Curry, Couneit Member Selich, Council Member Henn Noes: Council Member Gardner, Council, Member Petros, Council Member Daigle 12. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR TO THE., COUNCILlCITIZENS AD HOC COMMITTEES, THE JOINT GOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEES, AND THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEES. [100 -20181 City Clerk Brown requested that Council consider the following amendments: amend the appointment on the Orange County Sanitation Distaict (OCSD) from Council Member Selich to Mayor Pro Tern Hill; continue appointments of the citizen members on the Aviation Committee, the July 4th. West, Newport Safety Planning Committee, and the Newport Coast Advisory Committee to allow her office to publish a notice and treat these appointments as unscheduled vacancies; and remove the, appointments in their entirety to the Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, the Santa Ana River Crossing (SARX) Study Policy Advisory Committee, and the Growth; Management Ares 8 Committee since those committees are no longer in existence. In response to Council Member Gardner's question regarding the Newport Coast Advisory C'om'mittee, City Clerk Brown noted there is one citizen member that is appointed by Council. City Manager Kiff noted that the City needs to open the seat to see if there are any members of the Newport Coast area that would like to apply for the appointment. He stated that, although the committer, does not meet often, this is an obligation under the pre- annexation agreement. Council Member {Daigle referenced the Affordable Housing Task Force, presented an update relative to the City's Housing Element, and noted the need to ensure that the City's goals are consistent with State law. She reported that Housing and Community Development (HCD) approached the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and told them that they will simplify the process and there will be certainty of review. She added that the Gubernatorial Appointee by the Governor stated that Legislature will not be focusing on housing and the need to reform it, but will be going in another direction. She suggested allowing Community Development Director Brandt to lead the Affordable Housing Task Force or form a Planning Commission sub - committee to address the subject. She noted that the Housing Element will be an update and not a re- write. Discussion followed regarding previous projects related to the Housing Element and the existence of a policy that established the Affordable Housing Committee. Volume 61 - Page 7 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 8, 2013 Council Member Daigle reiterated that her suggestion is to no longer have the Affordable Housing Committee, but have staff perform the task. Council Member Henn believed that someone should look into the matter and return to Council with a recommendation. Council Member Daigle noted the value of having Council Members continue in policy areas in which they have been working, pointing out that she has been on the Finance Committee for eight years and would like to be reappointed to it. She believed that he was not reappointed due to her vote against the residential pier fee and took issue with Mayor Curry's demeanor during their discussion about not being reappointed to the Finance Committee. Motion by Council Member Gardner, seconded by Council Member Petros to confirm the appointments as outlined in the staff report and amended by the CA3g Clerk. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Petros, Mayor Pro Tem }Dili. Mayor Curry, Council Member Selich, Council Member 'H,--an Noes: Council Member Daigle XVI. PUBLIC COMMENTS George Schroeder announced an upcoming meeting of Speak Up Newport on January 9, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. at the Newport Beach Yacht Club where the Junior Lifeguard Prbs�ram will be discussed. He also announced that the 32nd Annual Mayor's Dinner will bii held'rrC the Marriott Hotel on February 8, 2013, City Manager Riff announced that'Wi•Fi will be available in the new Council Chambers at the end of February. Peggy Fort, on behalf of the N6HFport Be:ieli Restaurant Association Business Improvement District, invited the community to participate in the 7th Annual Restaurant Week being held from January 18 to January 2; in conjunction with California Restaurant Month. She noted that 70 restaurants have signed up to participate. She also personally invited Council to the VIP Media Reception on January 9, 2013 at the, Shore American Seafood Grill at the Hyatt Regency from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mart Tabbert announced that he has made a New Year's resolution to participate in City Council meetings on a regular basis throughout 2013 to raise attention to the issue of climate change and generate support to pats legislation to regain a stable climate. He reported that he is a member of the Orange County Chapter:of the Citizens' Climate Lobby and presented information on the organization. Council Member Petros reported that, while on the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG), he was the Project Manager for the Sustainable Community Strategy SB 375 Climate Greenhouse Gas Legislation and reported that as a result of that effort, the County now has 16 different strategies to address climate change and greenhouse gas reductions. In addition, he noted that throughout the process of developing the strategies, City staff was present and participated in the process. He noted the many projects in which the City is invested in. XVII. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES Council Member Gardner noted that the Water Quality /Coastal Tidelands Management Committee will not be meeting this month because it is being reconstituted. Volume 61 - Page 8 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 8, 2013 Council Member Daigle reported attending the SCAG meeting where SB 375 was discussed and where HCD reported its attempts to streamline government and provide certainty of review to the Housing Element. Council Member Henn reported on the inaugural meeting of the Balboa Village Advisory Committee (BVAC) which was held on December 13, 2012. He noted that the residential permit parking program was addressed as part of the concept plan for improvement and a recommendation will be presented to Council at its next meeting. He added that the Master Plan for the Committee was reviewed and minor adjustments were made. He expressed appreciation to the citizens and staff for its support, XVIII. PUBLIC HEARING 14, UPTOWN NEWPORT PROJECT: NOTICE OF INTENT TO OVERRULE THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION'S DETERMINATION OF INCONSIS'T'ENCY FOR THE UPTOWN NEWPORT PROJECT AT 4311 -4321 JAMBOREE ROAD. (100 -2013] Council Member Petros recused himself from this matter because he lids had previous business associations with.the applicant. He proceeded to leave the dais. Community Development Director Brandt utilized a :PowerPoint presentation to discuss the location of the project and provide a description of the project. She noted that it is located within the John Wayne Airport's area of 'influence. and requires review by the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) for consistency with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AELUP). She reported that the project requires a zoning amendment and that, ;according to State law, it must be referred to ALUC for their review and recommendation. She added that the review occurred in October 2012 and addressed the findings by the ALUC that the project was inconsistent with the AELUP. Community Development Di ;_ertor Brandt addressed previous findings by ALUC and noted that the California Public Utilities Code (CPUC) has a process for when a project receives such a determination that the applicable city can initiate to overrule the determination. She stated that it is a two -step process and the first step is being considered at this time which is for Council to adopt a Nottzu- of Intention, that is then sent to the ALUC and the State Division of Aeronautics. Community Development. Director Brandt indicated that the intent of the resolution is to put the agencies on notice that Council is considering and has initiated the process to overrule ALUC's finding:: of ,inconsistency. Subsequently, there is a 30 day period where both agencies can respond to the resolution and after 45 days, Council can begin to take deliberations and actions on the proposed project. She emphasized the importance of noting that, if Council chooses to adopt the resolution„ it does not convey any intent to adopt or approve the project in the future: If at a later date dewing the project deliberations Council chooses to overrule the ALUC's action, it does not affect the City's standing as a consistent agency with the AELUP. She affirmed that it only begins the process and that Council will consider the project once the Planning Commission concludes their review of the project. Community Development Director Brandt addressed the Planning Commission's consideration and actions thus far and presented a project timeline. She referenced the resolution to adopt at a later date and presented recommendations. In addition, she reported that the CPUC requires a two - thirds vote of Council in order to pass the notice and subsequent overrule process. Council Member Daigle pointed out that the response from the ALUC was identical to what the City of Irvine received when they were doing similar structures in the area. Council Member Selich stated that the staff report did not list specific reasons for the ALUC's Volume 61 - Page 9 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 8, 2013 recommendation. Council Member Daigle reported that their initial main concern was the height of the buildings, but expanded due to the residential character of the project. CoLmcil Member Selich noted that the proposed residential units are outside the noise currents. In response to Council Member Gardner's question regarding the possibility of the project changing the City's liabilities, City Attorney Harp reported that liability is not shifted to the City, but is an immunity provision for them which is similar to what the City has when it makes land use decisions. Mayor Curry opened the public hearing. Jim Mosher believed that adopting the Notice of Intent at this'"point is not in the City's best interest. He reported listening to an audio of the meeting and that the ALUC did not absolutely reject the project, but expressed concern that small planes were climbing and turning over the area, and they did not want this to become a solid wall of buildings where an aviator mishap could occur. Further, since the Planning Commission has not concluded their deliberations on the project, ALUC was concerned that they may pre - approve a project where another project may be built. He noted that ALUC expressed an interest in, working with the applicant to develop mutually acceptable solutions and referencedi- a statement by another ALUC Commissioner that if the City chooses to proceed with the overrule pro -cess, any liability would leave John Wayne Airport (JWA) and, go to the City. He believed that the project should go back to ALUC and then Council should consider overriding their decision. Brian Rupp, The Shopoff Group, spoke on behalf of the project applicant and reported attending the ALUC meeting. He referenced and quoted excerpts from the -ALUC report, and reported that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducted studies regarding the building heights and determined that there would be no hazard to air navigation. He added that none of the findings required for a determination of inconsistency Nveke found for the ALUC determination and lacks specific criteria. He requested that Council make a favorable decision on the matter. There being no further testimony, Mayor Curry closed the public hearing. Motion by Gouncil Meiirber` Selich — seconded by Council Member Henn to adopt Resolution No. 2014:•3 notifying the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission and the State Division of Aeronautics of the City's intention to overrule the Airport Land Use Commission's determination that the proposed =T,iptown Newport mixed -use residential planned community is inconsistent with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan for the John Wayne Airport, and finding the adopting of the Resolution is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Mayor Pro Tem Hill, Mayor Curry, Council Member Selich, Council Member Henn, Council Member Daigle Abstain: Council Member Petros XIX. CONTINUED BUSINESS 15. CORONA DEL MAR LANE MERGE RELOCATION TRIAL - TRAFFIC ANALYSIS. [100- 2013] Public Works Director Webb provided a PowerPoint presentation to discuss the background and details of the previously- approved Conceptual Entryway Plan. He addressed public comments and concerns regarding additional traffic delays and noted that Council had budgeted $26,000 to conduct a trial lane merge review. He presented the schedule in which the trial lane merge Volume 61 - Page 10 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 8, 2013 occurred, elements of the trial, and placement of the lane merger. City Traffic Engineer Brine noted that findings and recommendations were based on observations made in the field and through CCTV cameras. He reported that during weekend peak hours, a consistent backup of traffic was observed beyond Avocado Avenue. In addition, there was increased congestion on MacArthur Boulevard and it was observed that cars within the intersection were blocking pedestrian crosswalks. He addressed utilization of a "de facto" third left -turn lane by vehicles, displayed examples of intersection congestion, backup at right turns to Carnation, additional observations during Labor Day weekend, details of the traffic analysis, public outreach, and survey results. Council Member Gardner addressed conflicting comments received from the public. City Traffic Engineer Brine addressed parking issues during the daytime, parking shifting into residential neighborhoods during the evening hours; 'recommendations relative to parking, relocation of parking spaces, access to the El Ranchito parking lot, details of general findings, and options. He also noted a correction to the staff'i'eport, Council Member Petros reported reviewing the General Plan, noted that the Circulation Element calls this area a six -lane arterial, and suggested that anything Tess than that would be outside the General Plan. He asked about the consistency with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) process and what that may do to funding for the City's Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs). Public Works Director Webb reported that the plan was reviewed by OCTA and expressed that, if the City were to proceed with modification„ it would need to go through an Master Plan for Arterial Highways (MPAH) amendment proue,-cs. Further the City could be subject to a loss of Measure M dollars. Council Member Gardner noted that there.-would be room for additional landscaping if the sidewalk remains but the parking is removed. Public Works Director Webb agreed and noted that parking would.rieed to be replaced and that staff would need to look into the matter further. Council Member Selich wondered regarding e-&cts on the bike lanes. Public Works Director nWebb reported that the City is planning to install a striped bike lane through the intersection, but it would have to drop past Carnation. Ron Yee reported that he was part of the Citizen's Advisory Panel (CAP) and that the majority of the members are enthusiastic about the project as presented. He expressed appreciation for the traffic study and reported conducting an informal survey during a recent Farmers' Market day where 30 peiiplle signed a petition in favor of the project. He believed that the traffic study is a bit biased and, that issues could be resolved. He noted that there is no loss of service and encouraged Council to look at the positive aspects of the plan and approve it. Scott Laidlaw reported that he did not respond to the survey, but did not have a negative experience with the test merger. He reported that the amount of public input was very low and believed that too much weight should not be given to it. He encouraged Council to look at the benefits of the project and approve it. Keith Dawson spoke in favor of the project and requested that Council approve it without modification. Jim Walker stated that he has mixed feelings about the proposal and believed that it is a great plan; bowever, expressed concerns with the loss of parking. He believed that parking on Carnation should be in addition to the existing parking. He asked that Council review the impact that removing existing parking will have on the business community in the area. Volume 61 - Page 11 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January S, 2013 Bernie Svalstad commented on flaws in the traffic study and discussed public outreach. He believed that some of the facts in the staff report are incorrect relative to a previous test and encouraged Council to approve the project. He noted that businesses are opposed to having the parking removed from the area. George Schroeder addressed the impacts to traffic, believed that the level of service would be negatively impacted, and expressed concerns with negative impacts to existing businesses by removing parking. Ron Hendrickson expressed concern with the amount of money it will take to move the merge lane in order to gain an attractive entry into the area. He commented on the alternate recommendations and believed they do not make sense. He addrssed impacts to businesses and expressed support for the 20 -foot wide sidewalk as propo.8ud by staff, He referenced upcoming projects in the area and noted that these will have negative affects to traffic in the area. He hoped that Council follows staffs recommendations. Frank Peters addressed enhancing the pedestrian experience and bicycle safety'.,and encouraged Council to vote in favor of the project and remove the,parking spaces. Sandie Haskell encouraged Council to support the project as presented and believed that the increased traffic has a lot to do with the. timing of the traffic signals. She added that moving the bottle neck would be safer and spoke in f Wor of having a friendly pedestrian area. John Carroll, Vice President of the Irvine Terrace Homeowner- * Association, reported receiving several calls while the traffic trial was occurring aaid2expressed safety concerns with the proposed project. He also believed that the addition of the Sharrows iviRadd to the traffic congestion. Council Member Petros statdd that he likes the notion of pedestrian activity in Corona del Mar and believed that it should be' promoted throughout the City; however, he cautioned Council on moving forward because of the potential implications with the OCTA and some of the policy issues. He expressed the opinion that acting at this time would be premature and noted that, while this plan numoves the lane, it also removes parking. He believed that a hybrid of the recommendations would provide an advantageous solution, and that parking remedies could be found at other location,: Councii.Member Gardner {;uestioned 'what widening the sidewalk accomplishes and believed that they seem: to be wide enough. Council Member Selich noted that the idea was to move the bottleneck further west. He indicated that the Irvine Terrace Homeowners' Association does not support the project and detailed their concerns. Council Member Henn reported traveling through the trial area and indicated problems trying to make a left turn onto Avocado Avenue. He believed that this is a more impactful move than what has been described and that some of the benefits could be achieved by eliminating the parking spaces and widening the sidewalk, while still retaining the three lanes. He believed that widening the sidewalk would benefit the ambiance and the pedestrian- favored area. He stated that before moving forward, he would like to see parking solutions. Council Member Gardner agreed and added she would like to see a holistic parking solution for the area. Mayor Pro Tern Hill addressed the goal of creating an enhanced environment for the entrance to Corona del Mar. He commented on the benefits of enhanced landscaping and encouraging businesses to implement outside dining. He believed that aesthetics can be achieved by Volume 61 - Page 12 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 8, 2013 eliminating parking and reducing landscaping to reach a compromise. He stated that next steps should include coordination with other County agencies to ensure that the action taken does not eliminate the City's access to Measure M funds. Council Member Selich referenced the original vision plan, including creating a more pedestrian - friendly plan and agreed with the need for a wider sidewalk and the addition of landscaping. Motion by Council Member Gardner, seconded by Council Member Selich to accept the proposal by staff to eliminate parldng, but not change the merge lane, and to pursue a conceptual landscape design for the area. Mayor Pro Tem Hill proposed amending the motion to indicate a re- design of the area to incorporate a wider pedestrian way and appropriate landscape, and to evaluate a parking solution before proceeding with the project. Council Members Gardner. and Selich agreed with the proposed amendment. Mayor Curry agreed that the loss of parking needs to be, carefully addressed to make sure that more problems are not created and to ensure that there, are adequate provisions for substitute parking going forward. City Manager Kiff reported that staff will need to return to Council with a budget request for the conceptual plan. He noted that the overall capital expense for the project has not been budgeted and that Council will need to make that decision in the future. The motion carried by the following roll call vote. Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Council' Member P'etrd!i, Mayor Pro Tem Hill, Mayor Curry, Council Member Selidla, Council Member Hr_nn, Council Member Daigle Mayor Curry invited Bill Barrington to address Council. Bill Barrington announced that the Christmas Boat.Parade Awards Banquet will be held on January 25, 2013, at the Balboa Bay Odband At7- trt:at 6:00 p_m. and encouraged the public to attend. XX. CURRENT BUSINESS 16. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20r31 AMENDING THE INDENTURE FOR THE CITY'S HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2009B, C, D, AND E. Motion by Council Member Selich, seconded by Council Member Henn to adopt Resolution No. 2013.4 authorizing amendments to the bond indenture for the City of Newport Beach Revenue bonds-(Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian), Series 2009B, C, D, and E. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Petros, Mayor Pro Tem Hill, Mayor Curry, Council Member Sehch, Council Member Henn, Council Member Daigle 17. REUSE OF EXISTING CITY HALL PROPERTY (PA2012 -176) - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 13 -16 - 3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD AND 475 32ND STREET. (731100 -20131 Council Member Petros reported that he has a business association with one of the Volume 61 -Page 13 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 8, 2013 possible respondents, recused himself from hearing this matter, and left the dais Council Member Henn reported that he has a business relationship with a business in the Via Lido Plaza, recused himself from hearing the matter, and left the dais. Community Development Director Brandt reported that staff has been in the process for several months regarding the appropriate land use for the current City Hall property once it is vacated. She addressed the release of Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), statements received, evaluation of submittals, ranking by various individuals and groups, and recommendations to move forward into a Request for Proposal (RFP) phase and limiting it to six respondents. She noted receiving notification from Aschstone that they are withdrawing from the-process and a recommendation that Olen Properties Corporation be included into the band of possible teams. She presented information regarding the most qualified teams, as listed in the, staff report, and the two categories of possible uses. She expressed appreciation foi,, all of the submittal packages given to the City in response to the RFQ. Principal Planner Campbell presented the schedule of events for the next phase in the process and presented recommendations. In response to Council questions, Community Development Director Brandt reported that staff will be developing precise criteria for the next phase in terms of ranking the proposals and meeting the City's intent and purposes for the property. Matt Shannon, Redevelopment Strategist, pre ented his'expeyience and thanked Mayor Pro Tem Hill and Council Member Henn for the historical ififgrmation. pNNaded to him. He noted that the Lido Village's prominent use is retail, noted blight in the area, and believed that neither apartments nor hotels will enhance redevelopment in that area. He added that there has been no analysis regarding retail decline in the a:rta or how much retail will be allowed without triggering a City -wide vote. He expressed the opinion that part of the problem is that there is insufficient retail in the Lida Village area combined with the loss of a grocery store anchor. He believed that existing retail would, thrive with the addition of more retail in the area, especially high -end retail. He suggested a "Rodeo Drive" for Orange County on the property or a "Santa Ana Row " - Hc- uggested putting, the cunj;;nt RFQ on hold for a few months, conducting an analysis of how much retail oan be built on the site without triggering a City -wide vote, and issuutg a separate RFQ targeting the country's best retail and mixed -used developers, as well as the possibility of a joint development with the winners of the two RFQs. George Schroeder believed that the area has been studied to death. He noted that the proposed uses will not, compete with;existing retail and expressed support for staffs recommendations. Hugh Helm, desdgnated representative for the Lido Isle Community Association Board, clarified that he speaks on behalf of the Board, referenced the amount of responses received to the RFQs and agreed with• staffs recommendations. Motion by Council Member Selich, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hill to direct staff to prepare a Request for Proposals for either a residential/commercial mixed -use project or hotel project, and invite the following entities to submit a proposal: Boutique Hotel Concept - Pacific Hospital Group, RD Olson Development, Sonnenblick Development Company Residential Mixed -Use Concept - ATYILI Residential Partners, Olen Properties Corporation, The Shopoff Group Mayor Curry commented positively on the process thus far Volume 61 - Page 14 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 8, 2013 Council Member Selich acknowledged the attendance by representatives of the groups invited to submit a proposal and noted that City wants a unique design. He added that consideration of the proposals will take into account direct financial benefits to the City, as well as indirect benefits pointed out in the previous analysis. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Mayor Pro Tem Hill, Mayor Curry, Council Member Selich, Council Member Daigle Abstain: Council Member Petros, Council Member Henn XXI. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - Bone XSQI. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 9:51 p.m, in memory of George Koehler, Brian Gray, Buddy Belshe, and Walter Chararma The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on January 4, 2013, at 1:10 p.m. on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. City Clerk Recording Secretary Mayor Volume 61 - Page 15 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Minutes City Council Special Meeting OASIS Senior Center 801 Narcissus Avenue, Corona del Mar January 12, 2013 — 8:30 a.m. 1. WELCOME Roll Call by City Clerk Brown Present: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Petrros, Mayor�Pro Tem Hill, Mdyrr Curry, Council Member Selich, Council Member Henn, Council MemberDaigle- iarived at 8:33 am.) Comments from the Public on Non - agenda Items . Jim Mosher took issue that none of the handouts were available,, ahead of time and believed that the meeting should have been held in the new Council Chambers. 2. REVIEW WORKSHOP AGENDA City Manager Kiff reviewed the planning session agenda. 3. 2012 RECAP -GOALS, BUDGET ISSUES, KEY INITIATIVES City Manager Kiff utilized 'a PowerPoint presentation to provide a recap of 2012. He reported that crime is down, Sunset. Ridge Park was approved by the Coastal Commission, the Lower Newport Bay Dredging Project removed contaminants from the Bay, the Civic Center and Park Project is nearing completion, the negotiators and labor organizations are working together to finalize the memorandums of understanding, and the 'City had a !balanced budget and is adding to the reserves. Regarding the 2012 Priorities: City Manager Kiff displayed a slide and reviewed the 29 priorities listed and provided status. Mayor Curry commended staff for their hard work during 2012. Jim Mosher referenced-!the priority'relative to the City's Charter and believed that this was not on last year's priority list. Further, he believed that the Charter still needs amending as it relates to using independent auditors. George Schroeder expressed concern that the new Council Chambers still does not have Wi -Fi access and believed that today's meeting should have been held at the old Council Chambers. 4. LOOKING TO 2013 -FISCAL PICTURE, KEY INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS 2013 Fiscal Picture City Manager Kiff displayed a slide regarding the City's 2013 fiscal picture. He highlighted the major tax sources and noted that, compared to previous projections, property tax is estimated to be up 1 %, sales tax is up 8 %, and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is up 4 %. He stated that these estimates are a sign that the economy in Newport Beach is doing well. He reported that, with the dissolution of Volume 61 - Page 16 City of Newport Beach City Council Special Meeting Minutes January 12, 2013 redevelopment agencies, the City's general fund will see an increase in Santa Ana Heights property taxes. The timeline for receiving the increased revenues depends on how Santa Ana Heights is bonded. He. also displayed slides regarding residential property- sale trends from 2003 to 2012, sales tax trends (2011 vs. 2012), and the various sales tax generators. City Manager Kiff reported that the City's approach is to free up and add to revenue to improve community infrastructure while trying to reduce expenditures through various means, like downsizing and pension reform. I.n response to Council questions, City Manager Kiff indicated that the reason the revenues shown are only at 33% of the budget projections through December is because the County and State apportion sales tax money at varying times in the fiscal year. Regarding sales tax, Finance Director Matusiewicz indicated that he will verify if restaurant and hotel sales tax money can be broken out separately. City Manager Kiff discussed the City's planned use of operational saviLngs which will be reinvested in general fund Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs), Informatinp: Technology (IT), and City .facilities (Facility Finance Plan - FFP). He explained how the FFP works and displayed a slide of the ambitious FFP projects over the next 17 years. City Manager Kfff reported that the City has over $100 million in reserves and discussed non - spendable reserves (tidelands fund), restricted reserves, committed reserves, and assigned reserves. However, he provided a slide of reasons that the City needs to be oautious, including retirement costs, retiree medical issues, and Federal actions regarding the "fiscal cliff" Develonment Proiect Undate Community Development Director Brandt utiG'zed a PowerP'oint presentation to provide an update on the following development projects: 650 Newport Center 'Drives 520 Newport Center Drive, Newport Center Residences (Santa Barbara Condominiums), Newport Banning Ranch, Uptown Newport, Back Bay Landing, ExplorOcean, Marina Park, the Cicy_:Hall Reuse, and the Balboa Village Master Plan. She also noted that the Housing Element will n,aed to be updated to reflect the 2010 census and provided a timeline in order to reach the October 2013 submission deadline and indicated that the work will be done with in -house staff. Regarding the Locals Coastal Program (LOP), Community Development Director Brandt noted that the Current LOP does not have a certified implementation plan. She reported that the City, land usl plan of the LOP has been certified, but without the implementation plan, the LOP is not complete;, In response to Council questions, Community Development Director Brandt indicated that the LOP would assist with providing certainty about how to treat canyons, bluff top developments, lines of development, low much development is, allowed, and exclusionary zones. She indicated that the LOP is a big job and that some of the, work will be done in -house by Planning Manager Alford. She believed that, with a certified LOP, there would be less appeals to the Coastal Commission and that the City could be more r.esponsvve to its residents. She noted that Coastal Commission staff has committed to having monthly meetings with the City to assist in the certification process. She noted that the technical studies in the LCP will probably include Morning Canyon and Buck Gully, and that Coastal Commission staff has not provided comments related to the City's zoning proposal. Regarding the South Coast Ship Yard, Community Development Director Brandt reported that the property has been sold, but the deal has not closed yet; however, the project should be moving forward as approved by the City. If the new owner wants to propose any changes to the project, the owner would need to go through the entitlement process. Key Capital Improvement Proiects (CIPs) City Manager Kiff displayed a slide in which the Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) were separated into three categories: 1) green (projects that are in the FY 2012 -13 budget); 2) yellow (projects added mid - year); and 3) red (on the list, but have barriers to resolve before construction). Public Works Volume 61 - Page 17 City of Newport Beach City Council Special Meeting Minutes January 12, 2013 Director Webb utilized slides to highlight the various projects in each of the categories Regarding Pavement Management, Public Works Director Webb noted that the City is moving towards a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 80; however, there are some areas in the City, like the Peninsula and Balboa Island that are much lower than 80. He indicated that the City ranks higher than many cities that do not have 80- year -old roads. He added that the City is also installing concrete streets which last longer than asphalt streets. He reported that the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) will be coming before Council during a Study Session to present the list of projects it will have Newport Beach over the next three to five years. The City has been waiting for one of those projects to begin so the OCSD work can be coordinated with the City's Dover Drive/Westcliff pavement/median project. Council Member Petros emphasized the need to make citizens aware that this project is forthcoming, is not a City project, and that they will be inconvenienced while the project is underway. Public Works Director Webb added that OCSD also has an upcoming project on Mariner's Mile. Public Works Director Webb discussed and displayed a slide of the preliminary CIP projects for 2013- 2014. In response to Council questions, City Manager Mf indicated that thew are still considering whether to expand the 15th Street restroom to possibly include the Junior Lifeguard Headquarters. He also reported that the Newport Coast Community Center (NCCC) stage is being underutilized and that there may be an opportunity to convert it into a conference ,room with the ability to still have the stage in the future if it becomes needed. Regarding funding sources, City Manager Riff reported that part of the money for Sunset View Park will come from Hoag Hospital; $6 million of the. $10 million for Marina Park has been budgeted; and with regard to the Lower Big Canyon project, the Orange County Vector Control (OCVC) Board will pay the planning costs, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Services will provide some funding, and the settlement between Defend the Bay and The Irvine Company will provide funding assistance. Regarding the red category restoration projects, City Manager Kiff indicated, that this includes the Delhi Channel and improvements in the Santa Isabel 'area. Council Member Daigle reported that there may be some funding from the County for the Delhi Channel and that the Back Bay Naturalists have been a great resource in the Santa Isabel. area. Jim Mosher stated that some of the slides that were displayed were not included in the handouts and requested that ev-orything, including, the audio recording and the information posted on the walls, be posted on the. Web. Mayor Curry recessed the meeting at 10:03 am. and reconvened the meeting at 10:14 a.m with all members of the City Council in attendance. 5. PRIORITY EFFORTS FOR 2013 2013 Priority Issues and Activities City Manager Kiff displayed slides of the priority issues and activities for 2013, and noted that staff is requesting direction for these items. He reported that the categories include aviation; business improvement, marketing, and civic affairs; community engagement; coast and tidelands issues; good planning - community development; other major public facilities /Public Works projects; park construction and habitat improvements; transportation; and re- thinking government. Regarding re- thinking government, Council Member Henn noted that the City needs a better handle on what to do with the Fire /EMS model for the future before money is allocated to fire station improvements. He expressed hope that the City can determine a conceptual approach to Fire /EMS this year and emphasized that there are a lot of potential implications to whatever the answer is. City Manager Kiff agreed and reported that the answer is data driven based on calls for service and Volume 61 - Page 18 City of Newport Beach City Council Special Meeting Minutes January 12, 2013 when/how often the calls occur. Mayor Curry suggested having these discussions over many Study Sessions and in collaboration with appropriate personnel. Regarding Assembly Bill 109 (AB 109), Mayor Curry noted that the City's crime is down, but crime is up in surrounding cities. He stated that the City needs to continue to monitor the effects of AB 109 in the event crime needs to be addressed differently. Regarding staffing, City Manager Kiff noted that the City has eliminated the in -house print shop and entered into an agreement with Office Depot to provide print services; however, the internal processes need to be worked out. He added that the City will also be studying whether it has too many entry - level support staff. Council Member Daigle asked that the City alas engage the community in discussions about the future of refuse services. Council Member Petros suggested holding a workshop or Study Session on this issue. Regarding aviation, Mayor Curry indicated that the settleni-ent agreement•ip on course and believed that the City will have good results. City Manager Kiff indicated that staff is crafting ideas7 about how to step• out of the day -to -day business of the Business Improvement Districts (BIDS),; _however, still, be supportive when there are community events and to assist with permitting. He also reported than. the City would also like to create a source of funding for art and culture. Mayor Pro Tem Hill stated ,tbatthere will be an opportunity to have a consistent branding for the City with the Chamber of Commerce and Visit Newport Beach, Inc. (VNB) working more closely. Council Member Henn :Mated that, due to lack of consistent funding, the City does not have an arts and culture program tliat makes sense, and ghat this is a glaring quality of life deficiency that should be dealt with. He suggested moving all three of these items to green and moving forward with proposed solutions. Council Member Gardner added thatt the City is losing the Orange County Museum of Art and there i� currently no place in the City to have a showing. She questioned if the City currently has a facility to show art. Copneil Member Selich agreed that the City needs to improve its profile in the arts and culture area, stated that there needs to be a better model for the B1Ds, and expressed concern with tire VNB /Cham'ber approach. Council Members Gardner and Henn requested more information about tlie future of VNB and the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce. Regarding Boards _ fiiid- Commis5tpns, Count il- Alle.mber Gardner noted that the City Council only receives Planning Dommissiun agendas and action reports, and questioned whether Council should also receive information about the other boards and commissions. Council Member Henn noted that the Council working group needs tlr, continuo its review of boards, commissions and committees (BCC) because it could affect -Council's future decisions. Council Member Selich added that the committees that need a Coun_il liaison have ill- defined missions. Mayor Pro Tern Hill emphasized that BCCs place their agendas on the City's webpage, City Manager Kiff indicated that staff will look at how to best inform the Council about BCC a6tions. Mayor Curry agreed with using performance -based budgeting because it makes the City more transparent. Council Member Gardner indicated that the City needs to take a closer look at what to do with NBTV. In response to Council questions, City Manager Kiff indicated that the City used to have a Legislative Committee; however, the committee was disbanded. The City now uses the League of California Cities (LCC) briefings and the City Attorney's network to receive the latest legislative information. He reported that, if a letter is needed relative to legislation, the City Manager drafts a letter for the Mayor to sign, and the City Council is copied on the letter. Mayor Curry indicated that he also receives legislative information from the Association of Orange County Cities (AOCC). City Manager Kiff added that the City has an adopted legislative platform and Mayor Curry noted that sometimes the letter is needed prior to a Council meeting occurring. Volume 61 - Page 19 City of Newport Beach City Council Special Meeting Minutes January 12, 2013 Regarding coast and tidelands issues, Council Member Gardner expressed concern that the ocean might not be receiving appropriate attention. City Manager Kiff noted that ocean issues will be looked at by the Water Quality /Coastal Tidelands Management Committee. Regarding a dedicated tidelands fund, it was agreed that this would be discussed when the Tidelands Management Committee brings the dedicated harbor fund before Council. In response to Council questions regarding the Good Planning slide, Public Works Director Webb confirmed that the $500,000 for the Corona del Mar Entryway Project was for construction. Council Member Selich noted that the project needs a parking solution. 'Mayor Pro Tem Hill suggested looking at parking on a district basis, not per location. He also noted that the 'Mariner's Mile project should move from yellow to green since a lot of the work to get consensus f-Pra, the public has already been completed. He stated that he will not be able to consider the it; in since he has a conflict. Council Member Petros stated that he would be happy to fill that role on;behalf of Council Member Hill. City Manager Kiff emphasized that the City cannot do ad'1 of the other major pruf,:rts right now, but will continue to look for alternate funding sources. Council Member Petros noted that Council would be able to make better decisions if they had more information (funding sources, location, staffing issues). Discussion ensued relative to various projects that the Gity.inight be able to move forward, on; however, prioritization needs to occur. Regarding park construction, Council Member Petros noted that, the Hoag funds have been deposited for Sunset View Park. City Manager Kiff indicated that staff need's,to talk to Coastal Commission staff to ensure there are no Environmentally Sensitive I3abitat Areas, (E'SHA) on the property. Council Member Selich suggested moving the Back Bay View Park,,project to nt least the yellow category since the City received $2 million from The Irvine Comp"y. for the project. Council Member Daigle suggested placing the Big Canyon. Project and Delhi. Channel project in the yellow category. City Manager Kiff indicated that. Council' will receive a Study Session about the plan for the City's urban forest and the current treu� inventory. Municipal. 00erations Director Harmon reported that the City plans to replace trees: however, do not replace trees ihat were not designated to have a tree. Regarding transportation, City M;inage Riff reported that the City has talked to other cities to see if there could be a Iona effort= to share a bike/transportation expert, and Huntington Beach has shown an interest. He ,stated that this person would focus on grant opportunities, the latest traffic engineering, and go through the permitting process with Caltrans. Council Member Petros announced that the Bicycle Safety Committee had iti last me(•ting, thanked Council Member Gardner for all her work, and stated that many of their ideas can go into the Bicycle Master Plan. He added that having a Bicycle Master Plan would allow the G'ity to receive funding from the State and Federal government. He agreed that the Cif, :F should continue with its efforts and not wait until the master plan is approved. He reported that that the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has gone before County Supervisory Districts I and 2 to• start a comprehensive district -wide Bicycle Master Plan and that District 4 is next. City Manager Kiff indicated that $150,000 is being budgeted for this effort. Discussion ensued' relative to staffing options to work on the Bicycle Master Plan. Council Member Henn agreed that a Bicycle Master Plan is needed but that staff needs to come back to Council with the process. He added that the plan should also include bicycle sharing solutions. Council Member Petros noted that when traffic studies come out, speeds tend to increase; however, he emphasized that there needs to be a way to avoid speed increases. Mayor Pro Tern Hill added that the City also needs to work with the school district about traffic issues. George Schroeder stated that the Neighborhood Revitalization Committee indicated that their highest priority is Coast Highway to 32 "d Street and expressed disappointment that this project is not in the green category. He indicated that this project would improve the appearance of the area and have it look like the rest of the City. He also suggested studying the speed limits on Balboa Boulevard. Volume 61 - Page 20 City of Newport Beach City Council Special Meeting Minutes January 12, 2013 Bernie Svalstad expressed hope that the Corona del Mar Entryway Project remain in the green category; indicated that the Corona del Mar BID and the Restaurant BID will be submitting a letter to Council with recommendations on how to restructure the BIDS; and agreed that a district -wide parking study is needed, including parking regulations. Frank Peters, former Bicycle Safety Committee member, believed that a full-time staff member or contractor is needed to assist with bike safety. He noted that the City is an automobile- focused society, but a Bicycle Master Plan is needed and he would like to assist in its development. Jerry Cobb complimented Council and staff, and believed that Newport Beach is the best place to live. He welcomed Council Member Pettus onto the City Council. April Morris suggested moving the Bicycle Master Plan from yellow to green. Jim Mosher believed that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission (PB &R) should review portions of the budget that relate to the commission, should look at the West Newport median.issue, and should have reviewed the item that Council approved relative to Peninsula Point Park. He noted that PB &R also did not review tidelands or bicycle issues. He also suggested, iii order to make expenditures more transparent, that Council include a'gection,on the agenda that lists City warrants. 6. NEXT STEPS City Manager Miff reported that he will take ;the,information froin today's meeting and bring an item to Council at the February 12, 2013 Council meeting. Aflpr approval of °the timeline, the items that can be implemented will be done in the latter part of 2013 with updates teing provided in the Quarterly Business Report (QBR). The meeting adjourned at 11:63 a.m. The agenda for the Special Meeting was posted on January 10, 2013, at 1:31 p.m on the Citv Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City, of Newport Beach Administration Building. City Clerk Recording Secretary Mayor Volume 61 - Page 21