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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - 04-11-2000April 25, 2000 Agenda Item #1 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Minutes Study Session DRAFT April 11, 2000 - 4:00 p.m. • INDEX ROLL CALL Present: None Absent: Glover, Adams, Debay, Ridgeway, Thomson, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF A QUORUM. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR. 2. AD HOC HARBOR COMMITTEE REPORT. 3. SAN JOAQUIN RESERVOIR CAPACITY TRANSFER. 4. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE - DISCUSSION OF EXISTING GENERAL PLAN. PUBLIC COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT xxxxaxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx The agenda for the Study Session was posted on April 5, 2000, at 2:00 p.m, on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. City Clerk Recording Secretary Mayor Volume 53 - Page 281 Ad Hoc Harbor Committee (24) San Joaquin Reservoir (89) General Plan Update (68) CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Minutes Regular Meeting DRAFT April 11, 2000 - 7:00 p.m. INDEX STUDY SESSION - Canceled. CLOSED SESSION - Canceled. CONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL Present: Adams, Ridgeway, Thomson, Mayor Noyes Absent: Glover, Debay, O'Neil (excused) Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Pro Tern Adams. Invocation by Monsignor Daniel Murray, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Presentation of proclamation declaring the week of April 9 - 16, 2000 as National Library Week. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION. ACTION OR REPORT (NON- DISCUSSION ITEM): • Mayor Pro Tem Adams reported that tonight's study session was canceled due to a lack of quorum and that Council was going to discuss consideration of a General Plan update. He expressed the opinion that Council should take up this issue during a regular meeting. • Mayor Pro Tern Adams announced that he will be requesting that Item No. 19 (Status Report on Santiago Drive Speed Reduction Program) be continued again because he received telephone calls from residents requesting a continuance. • Council Member Thomson welcomed a new member to the community - his nephew, Cooper Gary Thomson, who was born at Hoag Hospital on Friday. • At Mayor Noyes' request, Deputy City Manager Kiff announced that Earth Day is Sunday, April 16 at Shellmaker Island off of Back Bay Drive. Activities begin at 1:00 p.m. and more information can be obtained by calling (949) 640 -1742. • Mayor Noyes reported that the Newport Beach Film Festival was a fabulous success and thanked Executive Director Gregg Schwenk. He suggested having Mr. Schwenk attend the next Council meeting to present an in depth report on the Festival. Volume 53 - Page 282 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes April 11, 2000 READING OF MINUTES /ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1. Removed at the request of Council Member Ridgeway. 2. READING OF ORDINANCES AND full of all ordinances and resolutions Clerk to read by title only. RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION RESOLUTIONS. Waive reading in under consideration, and direct City 3. Removed at the request of Council Member Ridgeway. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS 4. GRANT HOWALD ATHLETIC FIELD REHABILITATION - AWARD OF CONTRACT (C- 3252). 1) Approve the plans and specifications; 2) award the contract (C -3252) to Ecology Construction, Inc. of Canoga Park for the total bid price of $124,497 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract; 3) establish an amount of $12,500 to cover the cost of unforeseen work; and 4) authorize a budget amendment (BA -052) transferring $16,582 from Park and Field Renovation Account No. 7021 - C4120431 to Account No. 7021- C4120332. 5. 32ND STREET/NEWPORT BOULEVARD STREET REHABILITATION & 30TH STREETWEWPORT BOULEVARD STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS (C- 3245). 1) Approve the plans and specifications; 2) award the contract (C -3245) to GCI Construction, Inc. for the total bid price of $524,288 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract; 3) establish an amount of $50,000 to cover the cost of testing and unforeseen work; and 4) authorize a budget amendment (BA -054) to transfer $224,496.98 from Account No. 7012- C5100008 to Account No. 7012 - 05100467. 6. LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH THE LIDO ISLE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (LICA) FOR ANTIBES MARINA AND BAYFRONT LETTERED LOTS. Authorize Mayor Noyes to execute the Antibes Marina Lease and the Bayfront Lettered Lot Lease on behalf of the City. 7. BALBOA BAY CLUB REDEVELOPMENT ADDENDUM TO LEASE. Continued to the April 25, 2000 Council meeting. 8. BALBOA VILLAGE PHASE II - DESIGN GUIDELINES. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Ron Baers of Planning and Urban Design Resources to provide additional design services as they relate to improvement in the Balboa Village commercial area. 9. Removed at the request of an audience member. 10. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM AVERY & ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE LABOR NEGOTIATION AND RELATED EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SERVICES. Approve agreement Volume 53 - Page 283 INDEX C -3252 BA -052 Grant Howald Athletic Field Rehabilitation (38/40) C -3245 BA -054 32nd Street/ Newport Blvd Street Rehab & 30th Street/ Newport Blvd Storm Drain Improvements (38/40) C -3272 Lido Isle Community Association (Id CA) (38) C- 519/Balboa Bay Club (38) C -3339 Balboa Village Design Guidelines (38) C -3075 William Avery & Assoc. Labor Negotiations City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes April 11, 2000 for January 1 through December 31, 2000 for $4,750 per MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS 11. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR APRIL 6, 2000. Receive and file. 12. CONFIRM APPOINTMENT OF SUBCOMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE CITY CLERK'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE. Confirm the Mayor's appointment of himself and Council Members O'Neil and Ridgeway to a subcommittee to review the City Clerk's compensation package. 13. BUDGET AMENDMENT (BA -053) TO TRANSFER $1,000 FROM THE SURFING RESERVE FUND TO AN EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT PER COUNCIL POLICY I -2 WHICH PROVIDES THAT 20% OF THE REGISTRATION FEES FROM INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES IN SURFING BE SET ASIDE ANNUALLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING NEW OR REPLACEMENT SURFBOARDS. Approve BA -053. 14. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT ON FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL FORECAST. Receive and file. 15. BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR REFORESTATION PROJECT. Approve a budget amendment (BA -055) to increase revenue appropriations in Revenue Account 3180 -5860 and increase expenditure appropriations in Account 7015- C3170367, both in the amount of $7,765.82. 16. Removed at the request of Mayor Pro Tern Adams. S20. GENERAL DREDGING PERMIT UPDATE. 1) Direct staff to update all Harbor Permittees via letter; and 2) re- agendize another Update for City Council's April 25, 2000 meeting. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Adams to approve the Consent Calendar, except for those items removed (1, 3, 9, and 16) and the item continued (7). The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Ridgeway, Thomson, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Glover, Debay, O'Neil ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 1. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2000. Regarding the study session minutes, Council Member Ridgeway requested that the second paragraph on Page 258 be amended to read, "Council Member Ridgeway reported that the 900,000 cubic yards that went offsite was basically silt and dirt, and will play into tonight's discussion." Also, that Volume 53 - Page 284 `I1013 (38) Planning (68) C -3080 City Clerk's Compensation (38) BA -053 Surfing Reserve Fund Transfer (40/62) Financial Forecast (40) BA -055 Reforestation Project (40/62) General Dredging Permit (51) City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes April 11, 2000 the sixth line in the first paragraph of Page 260 be amended to read, "He emphasized that property values are decreased if the owners' ability to dredge the private docks is taken away, and that the industry is useless if the docks are useless." Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to waive reading of subject minutes, approve the minutes of the regular meeting as presented and the minutes of the study session as amended,. and order filed. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Ridgeway, Thomson, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Glover, Debay, O'Neil 3. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND TERM OF THE AD HOC HARBOR COMMITTEE. Ralph Rodheim, Chairman of the Harbor Committee, stated that there is a lot of interest in including a Harbor Element to the General Plan and that the timing is appropriate to add this Element since Council will be reviewing the General Plan. He reported that the Committee was given this task a little over a year ago and that the Element will be done after a few more edits. He thanked Planning Director Temple, Senior Planner Alford, and Council Member Ridgeway for their assistance and indicated that the Committee also received input from environmental, recreational, and residential interests. He reported that the Committee does need to continue working on this prior to presenting it to Council or the Planning Commission. Mr. Rodheim noted that the City is one of the few cities that has a bay but does not have a harbor commission. He stated that they would like to talk about that issue in the near future. He indicated that water issues (i.e. dredging, eel grass, and derelict boats) have been brought up and needs to be addressed to protect the City's most important resource. He stated that he believed that the Element will help provide real guidelines for years to come. Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to adopt Resolution No. 2000 -30 extending the term of the Ad Hoc Harbor Committee another three months until June 30, 2000. Council Member Ridgeway stated that he looks forward to the study session in which the Harbor Element will be discussed. He expressed the opinion that the Harbor Committee is a well represented group and that the Element is a well balanced document. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Ridgeway, Thomson, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Glover, Debay, O'Neil Volume 53 - Page 285 N�� Res 2000 -30 Ad Hoc Harbor Committee (24) City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes April 11, 2000 9. NEWPORT DUNES RESORT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Council Member Ridgeway asked why consultants always come back to Council for more money. He stated that, if they scoped the work, they should have scoped it for all the comments that they thought they would receive. However, in this case, he indicated that he sort of understands why they are coming back since they could not have scoped for all the changes that happened to this project. Elaine Linhoff, 1760 E. Ocean Boulevard, member of the Environmental Quality Affairs Citizens Advisory Committee (EQAC), stated that she was very disappointed with LSA's responses to comments. She reported that their responses were either that the original study satisfactorily answered the question, they ignored the question, or they answered the question unsatisfactorily. If approved, she hopes that Council asks LSA to make their report more understandable and use layman terms. Assistant City Manager Wood indicated that LSA was not present tonight because she was not aware that there would be any questions for them. Regarding EQAC feeling that the responses were not adequate, she reported that LSA is preparing additional responses to comments that EQAC forwarded to the Planning Commission. It will be available at the Commission's next public hearing on the project. She clarified that the contract amendment was being prepared prior to the decision to provide additional responses to EQAC. Mayor Noyes reported that EQAC has repeatedly asked the consultant to answer questions in a way that they could understand, but LSA came back with ambiguous answers. He expressed the opinion that the consultants should have been present tonight, especially since they are requesting additional money. Ms. Wood clarified that she told the consultant that they did not need to attend tonight's meeting. Motion by Mayor Noyes to continue this item to the April 25, 2000 Council meeting. In response to Council Member Ridgeway's question, Ms. Wood confirmed that the consultants are still moving forward with their rescoping of the project and are still continuing to work even though Council has not authorized additional payment. Mayor Pro Tem Adams stated that the consultant should stop working if Council is not willing to pay them for additional work outside the scope of the contract. Ms. Wood reiterated that the amendment has been discussed for quite some time but every time there is an agreement, there is a change to the project which requires more analysis. She stated that LSA has been very cooperative in continuing to work even though the amendment was not finalized. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Adam's question, Ms. Wood stated that she believed that the amendment will cover all the work they need to do to finish this effort since the Planning Commission is far along in their review. She reported that, at the Commission's last public hearing, they had very Volume 53 - Page 286 INDEX C -3235 Newport Dunes EIR (38) City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes April 11, 2000 detailed discussions on the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and did not ask for additional information other than what is being provided in response to EQAC's comments. Robert Gleason, 101 N. Bayside Drive, Newport Dunes, urged Council to consider authorizing the consultant to move forward with the additional analysis. He reported that the two components to the request relates to additional work on responses to comments and additional environmental analysis for the substantial plan changes /reductions made during the Planning Commission hearings. He stated that they would very much like to move forward with the environmental analysis so that it can become part of the final EIR that is presented to Council. Substitute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Adams to approve the amendment to the professional services agreement with LSA Associates for the preparation of the Newport Dunes Resort environmental impact report only and not responses to comments. Mayor Pro Tem Adams indicated that he is a consultant and that there is nothing more infuriating and unfair than to be asked to do additional work and then the client postpones payment for that work. However, if there is a question about the quality of work, Council should address this. In response to Council Member Thomson's question, Ms. Wood confirmed that the applicant pays 100 percent of the cost of this additional contract and has agreed to pay it. The substitute motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Ridgeway, Thomson, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Glover, Debay, O'Neil 16. JAMBOREE ROAD MEDIAN LANDSCAPING. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Adams to approve the Conceptual Landscape Plan for the median of Jamboree Road, from Bison Avenue to the former Ford -Loral entrance, with the inclusion of the following findings: 1) That the plan is to extend the twenty -six foot (26) wide landscape median on Jamboree Road and to include species of trees similar in size and type to what is currently in place in the Jamboree Road median and trees as shown in Exhibit A of the staff report; 2) That within the median, the trees will be placed in the center of the median and back from the curb face at least ten feet (10) to minimize the potential for vehicle contact and impediments to traffic; 3) That many, if not a majority of, other Southern California cities have similar types and sizes of trees in medians and along the side of the roadways; Volume 53 - Page 287 INDEX C -3340 Jamboree Median Landscaping (38) City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes April 11, 2000 INDEX 4) That the portion of Jamboree Road encompassed by the plan is a straight stretch of roadway with lighting, markings, and other factors that minimize the potential for vehicles to enter the median from travel lanes; 5) That the lack of accidents involving vehicles in the median despite high, daily traffic volumes is an indication that the plan does not create a substantial risk of injury when the roadway is used with due care; 6) That Jamboree Road has recently been reviewed and analyzed by a consulting traffic and highway engineer who is of the opinion that Jamboree Road in its current condition is operating safely; and 'n That the landscape plans which depict the type and location of trees has been reviewed and approved by City engineers in the Public Works Department. Council Member Ridgeway expressed concern relative to planting Liquidamber trees since the tree is deciduous. He indicated that the City has enough problems with materials going into the harbor and that the City may not be able to collect the leaves prior to them washing into the harbor. He reported that he is on the Harbor Quality Citizens Advisory Committee and that they are continually fighting with the diversion of storm drains and the materials going into the bay. Mayor Pro Tem Adams reported that the plan is to only plant nine Liquidamber trees and that there are already a number of them in the median. From an aesthetic standpoint, he believed that the recommendation continues the pattern to a logical conclusion. In response to Mayor Noyes' question, Public Works Director Webb reported that they met with the landscape architect and members of the General Services Department, and that it was determined to plant the two types of trees that are currently in the median. Council Member Ridgeway asked that whoever makes the final decision reconsider it in light of the Harbor Element and the non - discharge nature of the bay. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Ridgeway, Thomson, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Glover, Debay, O'Neil PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim Wood, 843 Promontory Drive, Chairman of the Board of Library Trustees, thanked Council for proclaiming this week as National Library Week and for reading the proclamation. He also thanked the present and past Councils for all the support they have given the library. He reported that museum- quality photographs of different libraries throughout the country will be displayed for National Library Week, and that Mark Twain, Volume 53 - Page 288 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes April 11, 2000 U1 R Benjamin Franklin, and Junipero Serra look- alikes will also be visiting the library. Mr. Wood announced that a cooperative spirit has emerged between the Board of Library Trustees and the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation with the signing of the memorandum of cooperation. Iie thanked Council for assisting with this process. Dave Carmichael, Newport Beach Public Library Foundation, expressed the Library Foundation Board's and library supporters' appreciation toward Council for stepping in to help put this issue behind them so that they can get on with the positive support. Mr. Wood also thanked the City Manager and City Attorney for their assistance. He stated that they are looking forward to many years of working together. Mayor Noyes thanked everyone on the Board and Foundation for all the hard work they do and the great support they give the community and library. Charles Griffin, 732 Bison Avenue, reported that County Executive Officer Jan Mittermeier received a 3 -2 vote of confidence at today's Board of Supervisor's meeting, and that the Board postponed approving any El Toro contract funds until they hear from the cout. He stated that Peter Hirsch of the City of Irvine spoke at tha meeting and indicated that he would enforce Measure F and stop any litigation against Irvine's incorporation of the El Toro base. He also reported that Irvine Mayor Shea indicated that Washington has more respect and rapport with them as a result of Measure F. He believed that Council should encourage the Airport Alliance to step in and help the County to promote the airport and continue to promote the airport in Washington. Mr. Griffin believed that Measure F is unconstitutional and is probably supported because of TWA litigation that was successful in St. Louis. He suggested approaching the postal service since they initiated airline service in the United States in 1925 and since they have indicated a desire for a postal service at El Toro so they can get mail to South County without having to go to LAX. At Council Member Ridgeway's request, City Attorney Burnham reported that the City was one of a number of petitioners that filed a lawsuit against Measure F on March 10. The County was named as the defendant since Measure F is a County ordinance. The County then filed a cross- complaint against the proponents of the Measure. He indicated that they have been to court once to try to obtain clarification on what are the appropriate expenditures under Measure F. He stated that he has had a number of conference calls with the attorneys representing the entities that are challenging Measure F. Further, the case is assigned to a Superior Court Judge in Los Angeles County and that they will probably prepare their pleadings and have them on file next week. He stated that he expects oral arguments within 45 to 60 days and a decision to follow closely thereafter because the issues have been fully briefed. Volume 53 - Page 289 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes April 11, 2000 INDEX Joe Stasch, 1952 Vista Caudal, expressed concern relative to the Daily Pilot's reporting and handling of the airport issues, especially since it is supposed to be the City's community paper. He stated that he found it interesting that about 113 of Newport Beach residents supported Measure F. He believed that those residents were confused, did not understand what would happen if there was no El Toro airport, and did not understand Alternates F or G. He expressed the opinion that Newport Beach and Costa Mesa residents are unaware because no comprehensive reports were ever published in the Daily Pilot. He stated that everyone should ask themselves why a community paper would want the City to work with South County cities to limit John Wayne Airport (JWA) traffic if El Toro was abandoned. He pointed out that South County cities believe that Newport Beach residents are "millionaires and developers" and that "John Wayne Airport is underutilized ". Further, the Irvine Mayor stated that JWA should absorb increased flights because the least amount of people in the County will be affected. Mr. Stasch reported that the editor of the Daily Pilot, Tony Dodero, is also the senior editor of the Irvine and Mission Viejo community newspapers and is a resident of South County. He believed that the Daily Pilot should be just as biased towards Newport Beach and Costa Mesa as South County newspapers are towards their cities. Shirley Conger expressed the opinion that Measure F's defeat was a great disappointment to her and many of her neighbors. She stated that, without El Toro Airport, it is certain that JWA will be expanded. She believed that Measure F was defeated because the effort was outspent 8 to 1, many Newport Beach employees who live in South County provided little support in educating the residents, one of the Council Members in Costa Mesa is employed in Irvine, and the editor of the Daily Pilot lives in Irvine. Further, residents were not fully informed on the issue and believed that the City should still pursue educating them. She requested that Council not begin negotiations with Irvine because it is a false promise. She stated that the fight is not over and that the City should continue to be adamant about its principles. To do otherwise would be fatal to the cause. Jean Wegener, 2108 Vista Estrada, stated that she has been fighting the airport issue since 1974 when the County broke the agreement. She indicated that she went to see the City Manager at that time and he put her on the Airport Working Committee. She stated that she did not know whether to howl, weep, scream, or laugh when she read in the Daily Pilot that the parents of Mariners School had a meeting with the Airport Working Group and were shocked to discover that the school would have a noise problem if JWA expanded. She stated that it is frightening that the citizens' education level is so low that they are unaware of the potential noise impacts to the City. She emphasized that she has seen the City's overlay report and that everyone will be impacted. Ms. Wegener indicated that Newport Beach used to be the gem of the County because they needed the City's money and tax base; however, a lot of the money has moved south and the County no longer needs the City. She emphasized that, without education, no one will have a City as it is known today. Tom Anderson, member of the Airport Working Group and the Aviation Committee, reported that he conducted a school survey. He stated that he was at the El Toro Elementary School during the flight demonstrations in Volume 53 - Page 290 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes April 11, 2000 which the loudest jet (a 747) was registered at 87 dB. However, that same day at Kaiser Elementary School, the children were exposed to 95 dB and reminded everyone that the reading is an exponential scale. He emphasized that the City only has a buffer zone of Bristol Street and not the 18,000 acre buffer zone in the E1 Toro area. Using a three mile radius around E1 Toro, he surveyed that the area only has six schools and day care centers. One of the schools is on the base and the remaining five are not even in the flight path. However, using a three mile radius around JWA, he reported that 75 schools are located in that buffer zone. Mr. Anderson indicated that three or four of the schools would need to be bulldozed, retrofitted, or closed down if Alternatives F and G are enacted. He reemphasized the importance of having an El Toro Airport and quoted Mayor Pro Tem Adams' statement that, "The only assurance we really have is another set of runways. If all we do is fight for settlement agreements and extensions of settlement agreements, it's all paper." He pointed out that the only city to ever challenge the settlement agreement is the City of Irvine which is the same city that is now offering an olive branch to Newport Beach. Further, Irvine Mayor Shea stated that, "What we ought to do is expand John Wayne Airport because it would have the least impact on the fewest residents at the lowest cost." He indicated that proponents are also saying that JWA could do the same amount of air service on its present acreage as the San Diego airport (15 million passengers /day). Mr. Anderson emphasized that the City's only assurance is to push for an airport at El Toro. For anyone in the audience wanting to speak on Item No. 19 (Status Report on Santiago Drive Speed Redudon Program), Meyer Pro Tem Adams reiterated that he received calls this week requesting another continuance. Nicholas Young requested that cars be restricted from driving on the multi- use road that encompasses the southern portion of Upper Newport Bay. He explained that the vehicles do not belong on that road and are becoming a noise and odor nuisance. He believed that the vehicles also clash with the overall view and that everyone who uses the road on a regular basis would appreciate it if vehicles were restricted from the road. Brian Bond stated that he lives on Santiago Drive and was not notified of the continuance. In response to Mr. Bond's question, Mayor Pro Tem Adams indicated that Steve Berger requested the continuance. Public Works Director reported that they were not able to deliver fliers relative to the continuance to the Santiago Drive residents and other interested individuals until 4:00 or 5:00 p.m. Noting that Mr. Bond did not receive his staff report until yesterday, Mayor Pro Tem Adams stated that another reason the item is going to be continued to the April 25 meeting is to give residents enough time to digest the staff report and contact him or the City with questions. PUBLIC HEARING 17. 2000 -2004 FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN DOCUMENT AND ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. Senior Planner Teague reported that the Five Year Consolidated Plan is a strategy for spending Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds Volume 53 - Page 291 INDEX Res 2000 -31 Community Development Block Grant (87) City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes April 11, 2000 INDEX and is required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). She added that the Plan includes the One Year Action Plan for the $498,000 that is allocated for the 2000 -2001 fiscal year. The amount is expected to be about the same for each year throughout the Five Year Plan. She reported that HUD's primary goals are to provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities. If approved, she indicated that copies of the Plan will be available at all the libraries and in the Planning Department for a 30 -day public review period. All comments will be incorporated in the final plan that will be submitted to HUD. Mayor Noyes opened the public hearing. George Neureuther, 1000 South Coast Drive in Costa Mesa, Development Director of the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen (720 West 19th Street in Costa Mesa), stated that they have applied for a grant from the City for a number of years and received funding up until a couple of years ago. He stated that he knows that all the agencies on the budget do excellent work, but requested that Council reconsider adding the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen to the budget. He indicated that quite a few Newport Beach residents who are homeless, elderly, or the working poor come to the Soup Kitchen and that they meet all the categories for funding. He stated that they accept private donations and that their telephone number is (949) 548 -8861. In response to Council questions, Mr. Neureuther reported that the City previously granted $5,000 annually for a period of three to four years. He indicated that the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen has been around for 14 years and reiterated that they have not received funding for about two years. He reported that Costa Mesa budgeted $15,000 to them this year. Debby O'Connor, 408 Irvine Avenue, Executive Director of Friends In Service to Humanity (FISH) - Harbor Area, thanked Council and staff for recommending funding to FISH. She reported that the two programs being recommended for funding are the Mobile Meals Program which is designed to supply nourishing food to the low- income, frail, elderly, or ill residents in the City and Costa Mesa, and the Homeless Emergency Assistance Program which assists the working poor in the community with rental assistance. She discussed other programs offered by FISH which are not being funded by the City that provide job development and employment opportunities, substance abuse placement, shelter for domestic violence victims, transitional housing for the homeless, and long -term rental assistance. In response to Council Member Ridgeway's questions, Ms. O'Connor reported that about 50 percent of the recipients in the Mobile Meal Program are from Newport Beach but that it varies from month to month. Regarding the Homeless Emergency Assistance Program, she indicated that about 223 Newport Beach clients were helped this past year. Jean Wegener, 2900 Bristol, #11-106 in Costa Mesa, Executive Director of Serving People In Need (SPIN), thanked staff for its funding recommendation for the substance abuse program. She stated that they are very grateful for the funding although it is half of last year's amount. She reported that, because of the City's funding and other grants they have Volume 53 - Page 292 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes April 11, 2000 INDEX received, SPIN will be able to provide job development, counseling, food, clothing, job placement, and more. SPIN can be reached at (714) 751 -1101. In response to Council Member Ridgeway's question, Ms. Wegener stated that SPIN's office is located in Costa Mesa on Bristol Street, but they were on Birch Street in Newport Beach up until a year ago. Beverly Nestande, Olive Crest Abused Children's Foundation, stated that she has been involved with Olive Crest for almost 20 years. She indicated that they served about 200 children 20 years ago; however, they have surpassed their goal of serving 2,000 children by the year 2000. She reported that Olive Crest provides children with homes from a network of 24 group homes, about 400 foster homes, 2 children centers, and their own special school. She indicated that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and May is National Foster Family Month. On behalf of Olive Crest, she expressed appreciation for all the assistance the City has provided and thanked staff for recommending funding. Ms. Nestande indicated that, although Olive Crest does not have a home in Newport Beach, they receive a lot of support from the community. She reported that the Newport Sunrise Rotary Club has consistently supported the Olive Crest's work and is holding a golf tournament on May 1. Further, they have also committed to raising funds to place a down payment on a home in Newport Beach for Olive Crest and will continue raising funds to pay off the mortgage and maintain the home. She concluded by emphasizing the need for foster homes and noted that they recruit for and monitor their own foster homes. She provided their latest newsletter and invited Council to visit Olive Crest. There being no further testimony, Mayor Noyes closed the public hearing. Regarding the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen, City Manager Bludau reported that staff can only allocate $74,700 (15 percent of the total amount) for social services and that the limit is met with the recommended organizations. In response to Council Member Thomson's question, Ms. Teague explained that South County Senior Services conducts a mobile meal program in which all the funds are used to service Newport Beach residents through OASIS and Seaview Lutheran Senior Apartments. Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to approve the 2000 -2004 CDBG Five Year Consolidated Plan Document and begin 30 day public review period prior to submittal to HUD; and adopt Resolution No. 2000 -31 authorizing the City Manager to submit the FY 2000 -2001 application for CDBG funds, the 2000 -2004 Five Year Consolidated Plan Document and One Year Action Plan to HUD. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Ridgeway, Thomson, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Glover, Debay, O'Neil Volume 53 - Page 293 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes April 11, 2000 18. UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Adams to confirm the nomination of Debra Allen and Roy Englebrecht for the current vacancy on the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission; and schedule the appointment for April 25, 2000. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Ridgeway, Thomson, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Glover, Debay, O'Neil 19. STATUS REPORT ON SANTIAGO DRIVE SPEED REDUCTION PROGRAM (contd. from 3/28/00). Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Adams to continue this item to the April 25, 2000 Council meeting. The motion carried by the following roll call vote Ayes: Adams, Ridgeway, Thomson, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Glover, Debay, O'Neil MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None. ADJOURNMENT - at 8:25 p.m. in memory of Claire Trevor Bren. The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on April 5, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. The supplemental agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on April 7, 2000, at 3:10 p.m. on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. City Clerk Recording Secretary Mayor Volume 53 - Page 294 INDEX Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission (24) Santiago Drive Speed Reduction (85)