HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - Minutes - 01-25-2005City Council Meeting
February 8, 2005
Agenda Item No. 1
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes DRAFT
Study Session
January 25, 2005 - 4:05 p.m INDEX
ROLL CALL
Present: Rosansky, Webb, Ridgeway, Daigle, Mayor Bromberg (Heffernan arrived
at 4:15 p.m.; Nichols arrived at 4:20 p.m.)
Absent: None
CURRENT BUSINESS
1. CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR — None.
2. NEWPORT VILLAGE PARK PROJECT.
Principal Civil Engineer Stein stated that good progress has been made on the
Newport Village Park, and that one of the reasons for this is that the parks
committee has spent three years on community outreach and looking at different
concepts and options.
Using a PowerPoint presentation, Jess Harris, Hall & Foreman, stated that the
park area is approximately twelve acres, with the Central Library on the southern
boundary. The park design respects the view planes that were established many
years ago by the City. He displayed photos of the property and stated that the
northern half includes three primary habitats, which include riparian, scrub and a
fresh water marsh. He stated that this part of the property will be preserved in
its natural condition to protect these habitats. The central part of the park will be
primarily turf grass and will be defined by a paved walkway that will go on both
sides of the property. He displayed photos illustrating this, as well as photos
illustrating the parking lot, which would be adjacent to the library. Mr. Harris
described some of the details of the parking lot layout and lighting. The focal
point of the park would consist of an amphitheater and an arbor structure. He
displayed an artist's rendering and stated that the idea is to have turf terraces,
which will act as seating areas, and an arbor structure and benches behind these
seat terraces. Mr. Harris noted that the location of the structure would be on the
southwest corner of the site, which provides an attractive setting in terms of the
view and is a quieter part of the site.
In response to Council Member Rosansky's question, Mr. Harris stated that the
occupancy of the amphitheater would be approximately 100 people. City Manager
Bludau asked if the grass seating would be difficult to maintain. Mr. Harris
stated that it would just be a part of the overall park turf maintenance, but noted
that if the site were to be used every day, additional maintenance might be
necessary. In response to Council Member Rosansky's question, Mr. Harris added
that irrigation would occur during the night and that popup sprinkler heads
would be suggested.
Continuing with the PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Harris stated that when the
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project is completed, the library and park will appear connected from an
architectural design perspective. He displayed an artist's rendering and photos to
illustrate this. Additionally, he displayed photos of the "garden within a garden"
concept and explained that the idea of adding some detail to the edges of the
walkways was discussed. He stated that such areas could also provide an
opportunity for funding sources, and that funding sources and donations could
also be considered for the amphitheater and arbor structure. Mr. Harris stated
that the total development of the park is estimated to cost $1,280,000, with
Phase 1 costing $660,000 and consisting of the parking lot area and the grading of
the slope adjacent to it. Phase 2 would consist of the turf area, walkways,
amphitheater and arbor structure at a cost of $560,000, and Phase 3 would extend
the walkways into the natural area and refurbish the area at a cost of $60,000.
Council Member Rosansky asked for more information on how the Phase 3 money
would be used. Mr. Harris stated that approximately one third to one half of the
money would be used to put in the walkways, and the balance would be used to
refurbish the areas that need plantings. He stated that the majority of the
natural area doesn't need any work. In response to Council Member Rosansky's
additional question, Mr. Harris stated that Phases 2 and 3 could be combined.
In response to Council Member Webb's question, Mr. Harris showed where the
walkways would be constructed and where access to the park would be.
Mayor Bromberg asked if a similar PowerPoint presentation had been given to the
residents in the Harbor View community. Principal Civil Engineer Stein stated
that the presentation had been given to the parks committee, and the Parks,
Beaches & Recreation (PB &R) Commission. In response to City Manager
Bludau's questions, Mr. Harris showed how the handicapped would be
accommodated and confirmed that the arbor structure would be below the
established view planes.
Val Skoro, Chairman of the PB &R Park Development Committee, stated that he's
very pleased with the conceptual plan for the park and the extensive outreach
that was done. He stated that the park was developed according to what the
residents wanted and that no external agencies dictated what should be included.
He noted that the Harbor View community had been involved. Mr. Skoro stated
that the proposed design also satisfies several requirements, including additional
parking for the library, preservation of much of the natural area and a large turf
area that can be used for various purposes.
Bernie Svalstad stated that he would like to establish a committee and a tax
deductible trust account with the City to raise private funds for the park. He
stated that the committee would not be involved in any other aspect of park
development. He announced that he'd like to raise the necessary funds in time for
the City's centennial in 2006. Mr. Svalstad suggested that the committee consist
of members from the Board of Library Trustees, the PB &R Commission and the
City Arts Commission, residents and homeowner associations, representatives
from Fashion Island, The Irvine Company, Stop Polluting Our Newport (SPON),
Newport Beach and Corona del Mar Chambers of Commerce, Mayor Bromberg,
Recreation & Senior Services Director Knight, and other community leaders. He
stated that in addition to private donations, outside sources for grant funding
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would also be pursued and hopetully the Uity would also contribute.
In response to Mayor Bromberg's questions, Mr. Svalstad stated that he plans to
form the committee as a private committee with City participation and has
already discussed the idea with Recreation & Senior Services Director Knight,
City Manager Bludau and Principal Civil Engineer Stein, but was waiting to
proceed further until the City Council had the opportunity to comment on the
park.
Council Member Ridgeway explained that a 501(c)(3) would not need to be set up
for the trust fund and Mr. Svalstad expressed his understanding of this.
Debra Allen, PB &R Commission and Park Development Committee member,
stated that the plan for the park is fantastic. She stated that it incorporates the
needs of the library for additional parking and the community for passive
recreation space, and addresses the concerns of the neighbors. She stated that the
park has something for everyone and she's looking forward to it happening.
Harry Hamilton, Board of Library Trustees Chairman, commended the planners
of the park. He stated that the Central Library is currently short of parking,
which limits what the library can offer. He stated that the proposed parking will
allow the library to be utilized more efficiently and effectively. Mr. Hamilton
suggested that any private funding be utilized as backup funding and that the
City perform its function of providing parks for public use.
In response to Council Member Rosansky's question, Mr. Hamilton stated that the
proposed parking is expected to meet the needs of the library and would allow the
library to better serve the community.
Mayor Bromberg stated that private funding would not mean that the park would
not be a public park. He stated that private participation is encouraged, and is
sometimes necessary.
In response to Council Member Daigle's question, Mr. Hamilton stated that there
would be a number of creative ways that the library could use the amphitheater.
Laura Curran stated that the park has many positive features, but there are
additional improvements that could be made. She listed these as including the
use of sedge or other native groundcover in the turf area, and the use of
permeable walkways. Ms. Curran expressed her support for the use of signage
and events for interpretation of the native habitat. Lastly, she encouraged
community outreach to a broader area.
Council Member Nichols stated that the proposed park plan doesn't provide for
active uses and that, because it's outside the coastal zone, it could. He stated that
the City is lacking in active park sites and that he'd rather see a passive park put
in a coastal zone area and the proposed park provide for active uses.
Council Member Ridgeway stated that he doesn't want to discourage anyone from
contributing money to the park, but that it would be appropriate for the City to
provide the greater share of the funding.
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Mayor Bromberg thanked those involved with the project and encouraged the
community to begin their fund raising efforts.
3. POTENTIAL PARKING STRUCTURE AT 23RD STREET AND BALBOA
BOULEVARD (109, 111, 115, 117, 119, 123, AND 125 23RD STREET AND
2301, 2307 AND 2309 BALBOA BOULEVARD).
Assistant City Manager Wood displayed an aerial photo of the site for a potential
parking structure near McFadden Square. She noted the supplemental
information distributed prior to the meeting, which provided a correction to the
costs given in the staff report. Land acquisition costs are estimated at $3 million
and construction costs at $3 million for a total project cost of $6 million. She
stated that the decision for the City Council is to determine if the benefit that the
parking structure would provide balances out with the long term costs.
Additionally, she displayed a site map that showed the potential development in
the area. The annual parking revenue from the structure is estimated to be
$250,000 and the annual debt service is estimated to be $425,000.
Council Member Ridgeway stated that a number of business owners in the area
have approached him about the inadequacy of parking in the area. He stated that
the public parking in the Newport Pier area can accommodate approximately 330
vehicles. In comparison, the Balboa Pier area can accommodate 550 vehicles. He
noted that the Balboa Pier area has three to four restaurants, while the Newport
Pier area has a significantly greater number of restaurants and bars, and a
greater demand for parking. Council Member Ridgeway stated that the
businesses in the area lose potential customers due to the lack of parking stalls
and the poor,traffic circulation. The potential site was chosen because it has
access off of Balboa Boulevard at a traffic signal, which diverts traffic from the
existing parking lot. In closing, Council Member Ridgeway stated that the
Newport Pier is at the heart of tourism for the City, along with Mariners Mile and
Balboa Island.
Mayor Bromberg asked if the property owners of the potential site are open to
selling their parcels. Assistant City Manager Wood stated that she has only had
contact with the property owner at 111 23rd Street and he did express some
concerns. She believed he was at the current meeting to express his viewpoints.
Council Member Heffernan noted that the proposal for a possible new City Hall
includes a parking structure. He asked if the use of this, in conjunction with a
shuttle service, had been considered, noting that City Hall is about three blocks
from the Newport Pier area. He stated that it would be difficult to justify the
expenditure for an additional parking structure and that it might make more
sense to utilize the parking structure that may be built at City Hall.
Ken Ricamore, owner of Renato Ristorante and the parcels at 111, 115 and 117
23rd Street, and 2306 Ocean Boulevard, stated that the estimate for the cost of the
parking structure is low. He explained that the 115 and 117 23rd Street sites are
currently appraised at $1.9 to $2.2 million, which means that an estimate of $3
million for acquisition of all of the parcels is not enough. Secondly, Mr. Ricamore
noted that there is a conceptual problem with the configuration of the 109 and 111
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23rd Street sites. He stated that in July and August, it is almost impossible to find
parking and the businesses suffer. He felt, however, that the parking structure
would be a very expensive way to deal with a two -month problem.
Adele Mann stated that she would like an idea of the impact on traffic that the
potential parking structure would have. She noted that traffic is a big problem in
the area, and asked how traffic would flow in and out of the structure.
Additionally, she stated that the potential structure seems extremely expensive.
Mayor Bromberg explained that the City Council is only looking at the concept of
a parking structure in the area, at this point. If the City Council does decide to go
forward with the idea, the issues brought up by Ms. Mann would be addressed.
Louise Fundenberg expressed her concern for the possibility of the City using the
power of eminent domain to acquire the subject parcels. She expressed her
objection to doing so.
Mayor Bromberg stated that he didn't see the City Council supporting eminent
domain in this situation.
Bob Rubin, Crab Cooker, stated that parking benefits everyone and helps to
relieve congestion. He expressed his gratitude that the City was looking at the
issue.
Steve Lewis, owner of the Blue Beet and Alta Coffee, agreed that parking is
needed. He offered his assistance in addressing the issue.
Domenico Maurici, owner of Caffe Il Farro, agreed that a parking structure is
needed in the area. He stated that he loses many potential customers in the
summer because they can't find parking. He also agreed that a parking structure
would be expensive, but felt that something was needed. He suggested that
another location that might be considered is the site where the Spaghetti Factory
is located.
Lloyd Ikerd stated that in the mid- 1990's, he worked with the City of Long Beach
on a parking structure. He explained that he put together a package where he
would be leasing a portion of City property and building a parking structure, at no
cost to the City of Long Beach. He additionally explained that he would lease it,
operate it and maintain it for a 25 to 35 -year period, and then at the end of the
lease, he would sell the parking structure to the City for $1. He stated that this
opportunity is also available to the City of Newport Beach through Diversified
Financial, a company that does municipal financing.
Mayor Bromberg asked if the package with Diversified Financial could include
acquisition of the properties. Mr. Ikerd responded in the affirmative.
Council Member Ridgeway confirmed with Mr. Ikerd that an assessment district
could also be a part of the package.
In response to Council Member Nichols' question, Mr. Ikerd stated that
Diversified Financial would not get involved with condemnation. Additionally,
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Mr. Ikerd stated that there are different ways to handle the financing and that if
the City is interested, Diversified Financial could put together a package. Council
Member Nichols confirmed with Mr. Ikerd that the project does have some
feasibility, but that the numbers would have to be looked at.
Mayor Bromberg stated that there is a need for additional parking in the area and
that the first thing he would want to do is talk with the property owners and
determine if it is feasible to do it without using eminent domain.
Council Member Rosansky asked how the annual revenue of $250,000 was
calculated. Assistant City Manager Wood stated that it was based on the revenue
currently received from the Ocean Front parking lot. He questioned the accuracy
of the estimate and noted that each parking space would have to generate $5 per
day to meet the estimate. He stated that this would be unrealistic to assume.
Secondly, Council Member Rosansky stated that the project costs are also
unrealistic, and that the project would likely cost over $10 million, with the land
acquisitions alone probably costing over $6 million. He stated that each parking
space would end up costing $90,000 to $100,000, which he couldn't support.
Council Member Daigle asked if any studies had been done on when the parking
problems occur. Assistant City Manager Wood stated that a parking study and a
parking management plan were done a few years ago. She didn't have the details,
but stated that the problems exist in the summer.
Council Member Ridgeway stated that Council Member Heffernan's suggestion of
using a parking structure at City Hall might make some sense. He stated that
when the potential parking structure location was considered, the idea was to
limit the number of vehicles that would access the existing surface parking lot.
He also believed that by getting the vehicles into the parking structure, it would
improve the traffic flow on the peninsula. Council Member Ridgeway agreed that
the project will cost more than estimated in the staff report, but felt that the idea
should still be studied. He agreed with the suggestion to consider the Spaghetti
Factory site and suggested that the owner be contacted. He also felt that the
suggestion by Mr. Ikerd should be considered. In regard to eminent domain,
Council Member Ridgeway stated that it can be the proper tool if not abused. He
stated that a parking structure could regenerate the area and felt that the concept
should be kept alive.
Mayor Pro Tem Webb asked if the City had fully paid for the parking lot on 30th
Street. Assistant City Manager Wood believed that it had been paid off. Mayor
Pro Tem Webb stated that a parking structure in the Newport Pier area could be
valuable, and might be feasible if an assessment district funded 50% of the costs
and revenue from parking the other 50 %. He expressed his concern for the project
receiving funding priority over such things as a parking structure in Mariners
Mile or some of the City's park projects. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tem Webb noted
that the proposal for the potential structure in the Newport Pier area at 90 feet
wide is not efficient. He stated that a 70 -Foot wide or 120 -foot wide structure
would utilize the space more efficiently. In closing, Mayor Pro Tem Webb stated
that the potential structure could work, but it should be self-funded by the
businesses in the area and the revenue that would be generated.
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Council Member Heffernan asked if the idea of adding a deck, or decks, on the
existing parking lot had been considered. He stated that he was specifically
referring to the parking lot between 21 Oceanfront and Baja Sharkeez. He stated
that it would eliminate the cost of acquiring additional land and utilizes an area
that already has a circulation pattern and is set up for parking.
Council Member Rosansky asked if there was a Business Improvement District
(BID) established for the area. He received a negative response.
Council Member Nichols stated that a parking structure would be providing
parking to those who do not supply adequate parking for themselves. He
expressed his concern for the fairness of this to those who do provide adequate
parking, which are the newer businesses that weren't grandfathered in. He felt
that the City should consider equity.
Council Member Ridgeway stated that the proposal is fair, creates a safe
environment and additional commerce for the entire City, and improves access to
the beach for the public.
Council Member Nichols stated that a burden is still being placed on the
businesses that are already providing adequate parking.
In response to Mayor Bromberg's question regarding the City Council's desire to
continue looking at a potential parking structure in the Newport Pier area,
Council Member Daigle stated that if the potential for a parking structure is going
to be considered, she would like the parking demand to be studied further.
Council Member Webb stated that he could support the continued study of a
parking structure if it will be funded by private sources or an assessment district.
Council Member Rosansky agreed that the structure could be looked at further,
but it would have to be self - funded or funded by private sources. He stated that
he would also like to see the calculations redone for the revenue and expenditure
estimates. Council Member Heffernan stated that it would be more efficient to
utilize the potential City Hall parking structure. Mayor Bromberg stated that the
first thing that needs to be done is for the City to talk with the owners of the
parcels that would need to be acquired. If they're not interested in selling, he felt
that the issue should probably be dropped. He stated that funding for the
structure is also an issue and that it might be worthwhile to consider some of the
options mentioned earlier in the meeting.
9. TSUNAMI PREPARATION.
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Using a PowerPoint presentation, Fire Chief Riley stated that the City does
recognize the fact that a tsunami is one of the natural phenomenons that could
have an impact on Newport Beach. As part of the General Plan update, Earth
Resources Consultants completed a hazard analysis for the City in 2003. He
displayed the eleven hazards that were identified, which were listed by order of
priority based on the chance of occurrence and the effect of each. Fire Chief Riley
noted that a tsunami is eleventh on the list.
Fire Chief Riley described a tsunami as a series of traveling ocean waves of great
length and long period, usually generated by disturbances that are associated
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with large shifts of land. In the past 100 years, there have been 27 recorded
tsunamis in California, with the most significant one occurring in 1964. He stated
that in the past twenty years, ten tsunami warnings have been issued by the West
Coast and Alaska Warning Center. Fire Chief Riley listed some of the facts
associated with the 1964 Alaskan earthquake and tsunami, and reported that it
was the impetus for the creation of the West Coast and Alaska Warning Center.
Fire Chief Riley reported that the two tsunami categories are Pacific -wide and
local. He stated that Pacific -wide tsunamis are usually attributed to earthquakes,
landslides, volcanic eruptions or explosions throughout the Pacific Ocean. Since
the water in the ocean wants to return to a state of equilibrium, a huge wave is
created when there is a major earth shift. The warning system is operated by the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the warning time
given would be anywhere from one hour to several hours. Fire Chief Riley stated
that there would be no time to send out a warning in the event of a local tsunami.
A local tsunami occurs when there is a major earth movement in the immediate
area. Any response to such an event would be after the fact only.
Fire Chief Riley stated that studies show that, annually, there is a 1% chance of a
tsunami 4.9 feet in height occurring in Newport Beach and a .2% chance of a 6.5-
foot tsunami occurring. Fire Chief Riley stated that a tsunami occurring during a
mean sea level tide would impact small vessels and docks inside the harbor, and
some properties adjacent to the bay. He displayed a map showing the estimated
inundation levels. If a tsunami occurred during a high tide, the impacted areas
would be greater and include the peninsula, Balboa Island, the harbor and upper
bay and homes in the low -lying areas. He displayed a map showing these
inundation levels, as well.
Mayor Bromberg asked how quickly the water from a tsunami travels. Fire Chief
Riley stated that tsunamis travel at high speeds and are long in length. He stated
that the water can keep coming for 10 to 20 minutes.
Continuing with the PowerPoint presentation, Fire Chief Riley stated that a
tsunami occurring during an extreme high tide would impact nearly everything on
the ocean side of Coast Highway and in the bay. He displayed a map illustrating
the impacted areas.
In response to Council Member Heffernan's question, Fire Chief Riley stated that
the experts say the water will follow the existing water path and the peninsula is
not expected to have extraordinary damage.
Fire Chief Riley stated that the City's police dispatch center would receive
warning of a Pacific -wide tsunami from the State. As soon as that would happen,
the City would begin its normal notification procedure and activation of the
Emergency Operations Center (EOC). He stated that the police department
would take the lead since the event would entail resident notification and
evacuation.
Council Member Daigle asked if the second and third waves of a tsunami would
have more impact than the first. Fire Chief Riley didn't believe that they would.
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Council Member Heffernan asked how the warning system works. Fire Chief
Riley explained that the State emergency operations personnel would receive the
first notification and it would branch down from there.
Continuing with the PowerPoint presentation, Fire Chief Riley stated that the
City would respond in the same way to a local tsunami as it would to the warning
of a Pacific -wide tsunami. He noted that the warning system has improved and
will continue to improve due to the recent tsunami. He listed some of the facts
associated with the Asian tsunami, which occurred on December 26, 2004, and the
lessons learned, which included the lack of an emergency plan or predetermined
evacuation routes. Fire Chief Riley stated that Newport Beach does have an
Emergency Management Plan (EMP) and has identified predetermined
evacuation routes. He listed the evacuation routes and displayed a map showing
their location. He noted that when a street is determined as an evacuation route,
the street is managed as a one -way street in the event of an evacuation.
Council Member Heffernan asked how the residents are notified. Fire Chief Riley
stated that radio broadcasts are done. In addition, emergency personnel drive
through the streets with sirens blaring and bullhorn announcements to evacuate.
He stated that the method used also depends upon the size of the notification
area. If the area is small, door -to -door notification can even occur.
Fire Chief Riley stated that the City has been working on its disaster
preparedness activities, there is an EOC exercise every year, bi- monthly
emergency preparedness committee meetings are held, Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) training is conducted, the Amateur Ham Radio Operators
(RACES) work with the police department on a routine basis, and disaster
preparedness presentations are given to schools and businesses.
Council Member Heffernan noted the preparedness of the Japanese and asked if
they are a resource. Fire Chief Riley stated that there is an organization called
Tsunami Ready Cities, which has a guidebook on how to prepare for a tsunami.
He noted that Newport Beach would most likely not consider many of the specific
suggestions because a tsunami has been listed as the least likely event to hit and
other disasters that have been given a higher priority also need to be prepared for.
Council Member Webb noted the tsunami information that was presented in the
January 7, 2005, City Manager's Newsletter and suggested that this type of
information be made available to the community.
Mayor Bromberg suggested that it be placed on the City's website. Fire Chief
Riley added that the fire department's community relations personnel can also be
contacted at 949 - 644 -3110 with any concerns or questions. He stated that they
specialize in teaching and preparing the community for all types of disasters.
Louise Fundenberg stated that it could be difficult for everyone to make it off the
peninsula in the event of an evacuation. She suggested that alternatives be given,
such as going to the highest point of one's home.
Council Member Ridgeway stated that Newport Elementary might be a safe
evacuation point because it's poured in place concrete and has eighteen -inch
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foundations. He felt that it would withstand a tsunami. Ms. Fundenberg
suggested that such information be provided to the public.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
ADJOURNMENT - at 6:05 p.m. to Closed Session.
The agenda for the Study Session was posted on January 19, 2005, 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
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B. ROLL CALL
Present: Heffernan, Rosansky, Webb, Ridgeway,
Bromberg
Absent: None
C. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - 6:00 p.m.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Daigle, Nichols,
E. INVOCATION- Bishop J. Donald Turn r,Ne „ h Stake of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints W;
F. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Coron el Mar Hi ccool Tsunami Relief Fund
Committee - o Ma an o ced that they organized a coalition
of clubs on campus ct a or the tsunami victims sometime in
March in which bands orona ar High School and Newport Harbor
High Sc rform. ata d that information will be published in the
Daily ot, peo contac . Weiland in the Community Services Office
at rona del Ma h Sch or more information, and they will make an
ment at a cil eting once the date has been confirmed. They
epo hat they w' lso be selling wristbands to raise money and possibly
record nds at th enefit and sell the CD. Mayor Bromberg acknowledged
Recreatio ager n who works with the Youth Council and is also working
with these s
Presentatio y Karen Summers of "Purity for a Childs Journey” (contd.
from 1 /11 /05) - Darrel Jensen, local CPA, stated that he met Karen Summers
during the early beginnings of the program. He indicated that he became a
supporter of Ms. Summers and her goals and vision for the organization largely
because it benefits children. Ms. Summers stated that Purity for a Childs Journey
was formed because she discovered that unregulated contaminants in Texas could
have been a source of her thyroid cancer. She reported that her national
organization finds corporate sponsors to install reverse osmosis water systems in
schools and purchase bottled water for athletic departments in smaller
communities since their schools are year- round.
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Presentation to Newport Beach Flag Football Team — Recreation and Senior
Services Director Knight reported that the Lincoln Elementary School Division C
3 *d and 4th grade flag football team finished in second place in the City league, won
the Orange County league, and finished in second place in the Southern California
tournament. She stated that they are the first flag football team in the City's
history to advance to this level, noting that they lost the championship round to
an all-star team from Porterville. Mayor Bromberg presented the players, the
assistant coach, and the coach with certificates of recognition.
Youth Council Presentation — Recreation Manager Levin stated that enjoys
working with the Youth Council, along with Council Member Ri He
indicated that they do many things throughout the year, but C n Da is
probably the most impactful event they do. Mr. Levin introduce y Levine
from Sage Hill School, Christie Thatcher from Newport Harb igh 1, and
Zan Marigolis from Corona del Mar High School. Ms.. i e repo hat
Challenge Day was started by two individuals who be a tudents e
the change within their own campuses since violence alie ion exist in
schools. She stated that Challenge Day, which will heldon March 5, is free
any high school student. She presented Coun wrist' ds that at " e
the Change" which is this year's motto and n d the ands are being
sold by Youth Council representatives at the high scho ere orted that they
need adult facilitators for the event and anyone intereste contact Recreation
Manager Levin in the Recreation a d Senior Services m t. Council
Member Ridgeway reported that he ca tend this year, b enge Day is
well attended and the student council i oundly affe by this event.
American Heart Association Procla do de February 4th "Go
Red for Women" Day - Voltner, O Count eart Association Board
of Directors member agoRRIMMurvivor, re rted that earl disease /stroke is the
#1 killer of womeit yor B berg read e p lamation and presented it to
Ms. Voltner.
until Mem Heffernan stated that traffic impact issues are
ually ra' d at the Planning Commission hearings regarding
St. ews P sbyterian Church. He stated that he saw a lot of parking
spat school parking lot after the 10:15 a.m. service started and
asked i1WCity conducted a parking survey.
Council Member Heffernan asked that a budget for the Centennial
Celebration be brought to Council for approval with an outline and
timeline of what will occur. He stated that he wants to make sure all of
Council is on board about spending this type of money in these times when
there may be other projects needed.
Mayor Pro Tem Webb reported that he attended the DARE graduation at
Anderson Elementary School and there will be more graduations in the
next two weeks. He congratulated the School District and Police Officer
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Rachel Hall for carrying out such a wonderful program, and congratulated
the students for going through and completing the program. Council
Member Ridgeway reported the impacts the DARE program has had on
his sons.
Council Member Daigle reported that she attended a land use conference
in which they discussed mixed use development, walkability, work -force
housing, the cafe culture, transportation, and how you shape and reshape
certain areas. She noted that the vision for the Airport Business Area is
mixed use development. She stated that this area faces a naunber of
challenges, noting that it borders Irvine. She requested that the Irvine-
Newport Beach Borders Committee convene to open, tine lines of
communication, and to collaborate and coordinate this area
• Council Member Nichols stated that Assistant Citv Manager IW was
supposed to bring back an analysis from the Angy C(4s of Enters
about what has happened along the shore due'to the storms. He aA a
where sand needs to be placed, where is there "excess.s.and, etc.
• Council Member Nichols acknowledged Teceiv`mg,letterilkom members of
the Santa Ana Country Club who live in the .PAY and are interested in
having the Country Club annexed into Newport Beach,
• Council Member Nichols be tn there are iutwiitten zoning
guidelines that aren't in the co ed that the guidelines need to
get in the zoning code to have n of who can do these
things, who can stop these thingn ingline is used on the
beaches.
• Mayor BroQ ed that thYhirc Annual Ne wport Beach Relay
for Life s Ameri an er Society will be held in the
Newpo te� y 13 to May 14 from 6:00 p.m.
to 6:00 p.m t xecutive committee needs volunteers
and those nteer n contact David Shapera at (949) 567-
Mayor Bro reportto- hat the 1/1 Committee has raised over $90,000
L October 4. H stated that there is a little more than $62,000 in
d now to Mess Night expenses and assistance provided to a
er of fam' s
Without objectionromberg requested that Item 8 be taken out of order.
J.
8. MEDICAL AND DENTAL OFFICE PARKING — CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 2004 -001 (PA2004 -007) — CODE AMENDMENT
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL OFFICE USES FROM 1 PER EACH
250 GROSS SQUARE FEET TO 1 PER EACH 200 GROSS SQUARE
FEET.
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City Manager Bludau requested that Council open the public hearing and
then continue the item to February 8, 2005. He stated that the staff
report deals with parking for medical offices and buildings, and reported
that there is information that can be provided to Council that may help
deliberations.
Mayor Bromberg opened the public hearing.
Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to continue the item to
February 8, 2005. 4
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Heffernan, Rosansky, Webb, Ridgeway. Dai Nic Mayor
Bromberg
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
I. CONSENT CALENDAR y;• f:•
READING OF MINUTESIORDINANCES AND RESO ON
1. MINUTES OF THE ADJKx D REGULAR REGULAR
MEETING OF JANUARY 11, ve reading subject minutes,
approve as written and order file
2. READING OF O ANCES A ESOI� IONS. Waive reading
in full of all ordfet rid resolu ns under consideration, and direct
City Clerk to dad by ti only.
CONTRACTS
3. BEGONIA PAR YGR IMPROVEMENTS — AWARD OF
(C -3 ) A prove the plans and specifications; 2) award
C cont 3641) ns CCI Services, Inc. for the total bid price
of $14,147. d autho the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the
contract; an esta ish an amount of $7,400 to cover the cost of
oreseen wo
4. P SSIO SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
E NTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SERVICES
(ECIS) R GREASE INTERCEPTOR INSPECTIONS AND
GRE BMP INSPECTIONS. Approve Professional Services
Agreement with ECIS for the contract price of $39,000, up to a 3 -year term
to perform grease control device and BMP inspections and authorize the
Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement.
5. DESIGN CRITERIA FOR HARBOR CONSTRUCTION REVISION —
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CASH AND ASSOCIATES. Approve Amendment
No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Cash and Associates
and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement.
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C -3641
Begonia Park
Playground
Improvements
(38/100 -2005)
C- 3665(A)
Grease Interceptor &
Grease BMP
Inspections
(38/100 -2005)
C -3671
Design Criteria for
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MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS
6. Removed at the request of Mayor Bromberg.
PROPOSED COUNCIL POLICY B -17 - ACCEPTING DONATIONS
TO RECREATION & SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAMS AND
PROPOSED REVISIONS TO COUNCIL POLICY G -5 - PARK AND
STREET IMPROVEMENT DONATIONS (contd. from 12/14/04).
Continue discussion of policies.
Regarding Item 7, Council Member Nichols asked if in
tax deductible donations under this policy. City
indicated that he could come back with an answer
brought back. s
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Webb to approve the
the item removed (6).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote,
Ayes: Heffernan, Rosansky, Webb, Ridgeway,
Bromberg
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Without objection, Mayor Bromberg
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6. CONFIRMA
COUNGWP
PLANNING
ADVISORY
yL
c& ivake
r Blu&au
ie item is
3,
excopt$or
-rs
\'ichols, Mayor
at this time.
1TMENTS TO THE CITY
rEE FOR MARINA PARK
AD HOC MARINA PARK
Mayor rg rep at, at the January 25 Council meeting,
Council ad resolu s to form two committees regarding Marina
ark. Hen that a City Council/Citizens Ad Hoc Committee for
%LaPark g will deal with the future of the site and the City
l Ad H arms Park Advisory Committee will talk with the State
omm on to see if boundaries can be set and to decide what to do
ehome park.
Regardog the City Council/Citizens Ad Hoc Committee for Marina Park
Planning, Mayor Bromberg stated that he will be appointing himself,
Mayor Pro Tem Webb, and Council Member Ridgeway as the Council
representatives. He reported that he is appointing Harbor Commissioner
Collins because he chaired the Harbor Commission's subcommittee
regarding Marina Park issues; Harbor Commissioner Corrough because he
can provide expert input regarding marinas since this may be a potential
use; Planning Commission Chairman Tucker and Planning Commissioner
Toerge who will bring a good balance to the committee; Parks, Beaches &
Recreation Commissioner Allen who has been a member of the community
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for a long time, has chaired the G -1 committee, and chaired the PB &R
Commission for a long time; General Plan Advisory Committee Member
Lugar who is the co -chair of GPAC; Louise Fundenberg who is the
President of Pier -to -Pier (Central Balboa Homeowners Association);
Stewart McKenzie who was recommended by Ms. Fundenberg; Grace Dove
who was recommended by Ms. Fundenberg; Craig Rager who is a member
of Protect Our Parks; and Geoff Davis who represents Peninsula Point.
He reported that, of the fourteen committee members, seven live on the
Peninsula and seven live on the other side of the Bay. Mayor Bromberg
requested that the community committee members contact the CA Clerk
and provide their email addresses and any other contact inforluitiori, �
_N p
Council Member Heffernan asked if Council won't be 1i kking any
decisions regarding the mobilehomes until the City CbuncilKjtiaens Ad
Hoc Committee for Marina Park Planning makes a riecommendition to
Council. Council Member Ridgeway clarified tbht thi4decision ` e
made by the City Council Ad Hoc Marina .P& .4fiee;ory Commirtt
Mayor Bromberg reported that Mayor Pro Tem Webb, Council Membei
Ridgeway, and Council Member Rosanskytvsill 4 be on that committee and
will work at the same time the other committee i . workins.
Mayor Bromberg suggested including these committees on the agenda
under Oral Reports from City.igouncil on Committee A`0�ioit' so Council
and the public are aware of whleng on. ; ='r
outlined in the staff report. 6fe --Zf�
The motion care following' 11 call vote
Ayes:
Noes: None
Abstain: None
ne
K. P IC raOMM
the appointments as
, Daigle, Nichols, Mayor
bert HanlJISted that he lives in West Santa Ana Heights. He noted
previosta Mesa Council promised that they would abide by
s des, but they are not doing that now. He indicated that he
went osta Mesa City Council last week to acquaint the new
council bers about his group, inform them that his group doesnt
appre ' the council not keeping their promise, and that they are an
entity that has made a choice. He noted that 95% of them voted three
times to go into Newport Beach. He explained that they are the buffer
zone for John Wayne Airport, Newport Beach has been the only city to do
anything about this issue, and they need help. Mr. Hanley reported that
he would like this done in a timely manner because Edwin Hall, former
Newport Beach Fire Captain, has been working on this for 20 years and is
very ill. He requested that the City inform them when this is going to
come before Council so they could inform the community.
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M.
ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Ad Hoc General Plan Update Committee (GPUC) — No report.
Local Coastal Program Certification Committee — Council Member
Ridgeway reported that they will be a meeting on February 1 at 4:00 p.m. in the
Fire Conference Room to review the draft implementation plan that supports the
Land Use Plan being reviewed by the Coastal Commission.
Newport Coast Advisory Committee — Council Member Heffernan orted
that they had a special meeting last week regarding the engineers ion
estimate for the 24,000 square foot community center. He stated th$_t, due to ct$st
constraints, they decided to deduct the 6,000 square foot library ant eed with
the 18,000 square foot gym /community center. He indicated'that *:will be
brought back for public discussion at next month's NCAC meel'a . He a that
it is still unresolved whether there is adequate parking once proposed `� or
the gym /community center. n ?
Mariners Joint Use Library Ad Hoc Steering'.fairuruttee• - Mayor Pro TeEa
Webb announced that Council has awarded the'contract and,tliey are waiting for
the contractor to start work.
City Centennial 2006 Committee -,Mai
struggling to pin down a list of the kn
the unknown costs. He indicated th
sponsor, but reported that a big unknoi�
they will receive. He stated that they w
during the February 22 study session. He
centennial book will p.1 grRi self and po
other activities. He aAured everyone that
expenditure withy uncil's authorizatiq
e' .. i •. c_ 12
or Pro Tem Webli'1ed that they are
sts and ut to eL ardescri tion of
w which events the City will
;ifiepd co munity contribution
y t a budget to Council
th they anticipate that the
ly be a fundraiser for some of the
wil not commit to any significant
Council Member Rosa nnounced °he and Mayor Pro Tem Webb, at the
invitation of Marta HayA7Qkf the Co Noce and Visitors Bureau, attended a
meetin ventio an Diego. He indicated that they got an idea of
what ndpe of com on the aRes with regard to getting visitors to the City
an "'aving meetin g
_nned iBEihe City. He reported that they talked to two
P
%nt meeting nerst`and received their input on what they find
persu when Arran g meetings. He believed this was helpful for when the
Confe_, , d Visito „ ureau comes before Council with their budget request.
Aviation CEE
ftj&pCe —Mayor Bromberg reported that he hopes to have a
meeting somett in February. He stated that most of the members are pilots
and that Allen- urphy from John Wayne Airport also attends the meetings.
Finance Committee — Council Member Heffernan announced that they will be
meeting on January 27 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room to discuss
how to safeguard City checks and deposits from fraud, the audit results, the
budget process for the 2005.2006 budget, and the policy on how supplemental
budget items are treated.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AND ORAL STATUS REPORT
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9. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR JANUARY 20, 2005.
Planning Director Temple reported that the Planning Commission
considered the final wording for the two resolutions that recommend
approval of the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church project to Council. She
explained that, at a previous meeting, there was extensive discussion
about the operating conditions of approval, but the wording for the
conditions were not finalized at that time. She stated that staff wanted to
bring back the resolutions to ensure they translated the Commission's
intent properly. She reported that there were items that staff needed to
look at further, so this item was continued to February 17.
Ms. Temple reported that the Commission also heard an appeal of a
Modification Committee action that occurred in December, which was
before the ordinance which changed the findings was in effect. She stated
that the original request was to provide a stairweilintda basemeidipf :a
new home which would encroach 4' into the 6 eethack. ' She reported`'d ai
the Modification Committee approved a 2' encroachment to maintall
adequate access for fire and medical a, 5,pm the "front yard to the
backyard. She stated that a number d(C �sione,M -were concerned
that the setback encroachments were being
g re �' �queated fur an entirely new
house on a substantial sized lot and felt that the c ack encroachments
were not necessary and would4only allow a larger A&-to be built. She
reported that the Commissi nted the apphCit =to study the
encroachment issues further, so ued the item to February 17.
Ms. Temple noted that the
meeting to attend tb&oay<
its February 3
In response Co Member He rnan's questions regarding
St. Andre es byte Church
emple reported that one of the
conditio o ova a r g agreement for Newport Harbor
High School e Sc h ct. She stated that they are not
considering the parkin greement at this time. She indicated
chool t d sn't agree to the parking arrangement, the
church d to de ether to pursue an amendment to the project
if it was ap by Cc cil. She added that it is up to Council regarding
ow to ban e C mission's recommendation and concurred that
until has t discretion to eliminate the condition. Ms. Temple
d that re was a report either in December or January which
in d tha a Commission believed that Council should not take up
this there was an agreement with the School District. Further,
the Cc ssion also asked to review the agreement before the project
retur to Council. She confirmed that Council could still decide to take
up this issue and that Council won't see this issue until the School District
has played itself out.
N. CURRENT BUSINESS
10. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS FOR MEASURE M FUNDING FROM THE
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) AND
FOR SENATE BILL (SB) 1346 FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (CIWMB).
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Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to adopt Resolution No. 2005 -7
approving the submittal of various improvement projects to the OCTA for
funding under the combined transportation funding program; and
Resolution No. 2005 -8 approving the application to the CIWMB for
SB1346 rubberized asphalt concrete grant.
Public Works Director Badum reported that the Measure M program was
adopted in 1990 and is a half cent sales tax for transportation projects. He
stated that, every two years, the OCTA issues a call- for - projects and that
the City is applying under the Arterial Highway Financing Rehabilitation
Program and the Signal Improvement Program this year lie indicated
that the City has four projects for fiscal year 2005 -2006 and three projects
for fiscal year 2006 -2007. He reviewed the projects listed is the ztaff
report and stated that the City is eligible to receive 50% the funding.
Mayor Pro Tem Webb asked how the Hospital Rosa 'rehabilitation jroject
will tie into the right -turn lane project. Mr. Barium repiuted that they Am:
hoping to bring Council the environmental document for the right- turt'i-
lane project at the next Council meeting and'-believed that this project will
go forward before the pavement project domes
In response to Council Member Nichols' questions. Atr. Badum stated that
Measure M expires in 2010; however, he believed thatthc funds are being
spent faster than that. He ind"ted_ that there may lie•time more funding
round depending on how many pibie }j•,are funded thie time. He stated
that OCTA has been discussing the possil b.Cpmnding Measure M.
' •iz'
Council Member Nichols stated ib. t a bottleneck occurs on Newport
Boulevard where Wend in town. Mr. Badum reported that this takes
place in Costa Mesa frAt 39th Street U) Industrial Way. He stated that the
Master Yl r ll shows a freeway exte Wn, but everyone knows that this
will proliaafever happen,. He" indicated that he has heard a lot of
alternatives arfd�ley are keepiiigciose tabs on Costa Mesa to make sure
the City is info Council 'vlember Ridgeway reported that he
OCTA g and, regarding 19th Street traffic, there are no
Mans in s futurA's:,Oedlndicated that he told everyone at the meeting
that one th at need*d to be in the scoping with the cities is the 19th
.Street Bridge "'. tie noted that it was unanimous among the meeting
ttendees to ke °that project on the table and that OCTA is aware of the
19 Street Bn and the mitigation it would create at the end of the 55
Ft'W `- Co il Member Nichols stated that, as a Growth Management
Area�ptesentative, he reflects the same things as Council Member
Ridgew le stated that it is probably necessary for the general public to
attend those meetings.
Council Member Nichols stated that, if Measure M is going to get an
approval, OCTA needs projects that solve real problems. He believed that
the traffic at the end of the 55 Freeway and the west side at Costa Mesa
are these types of projects.
Mayor Pro Tem Webb reported that he attended the OCTA meeting and
no one mentioned extending the 57 Freeway to the coast. He stated that
this is one of the options, in addition to expanding arterial highways.
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Council Member Ridgeway stated that the past mayor of Huntington
Beach expressed the city's strong opposition to this. He expressed the
opinion that Huntington Beach is parochial on regional issues.
Jim Hildreth believed that Council's rhetoric is also "me, me, me ". He
stated that he is off base about what is being presented to Council. He
asked how many times Jamboree Road has to be redone and stated that
the fagade for the bricks has been raised because of the trees. He believed
that it is understandable that the City wants to spend the money it gets
from Measure M, but indicated that the City should do it once. 1, greed
that Jamboree Road is the main artery, but noted that it us the
Back Bay. He believed that, since this change, the City d ed to Ake money. �'
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Heffernan, Rosansky, Webb,
Bromberg
None
None
None
ADJOURNMENT — at 8:37 p.m. in
employee Henry Tegel.
The agenda for the
2:00 p.m. on the City
Beaeb Administratioi
City Clerk
Department
January 19, 2005, at
of the City of Newport
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