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February 26, 2008
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes
City Council Study Session
February 12, 2008 — 4:00 p.m.
I. ROLL CALL
II.
Present: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, kAofor Pro Daigle, Mayor Selich,
Council Member Webb, Council Member Curry, Co Member G
CURRENT BUSINESS
1. CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS ON THE CO/ENTkALENDAR.
Regarding Item 5.(Corona del Mar Conce ayor Pro Tem Daigle noted that the other
firms that bid on the contract were listed in the report.
City Manager Bludau reported that staff requested,,, Item 9 (Buck Gully) be pulled from
the agenda and that item 10 (Re Medical Program ulled so it can be brought before
the Finance Committee. Regar ' Customer Sa ctiion Survey), he indicated that
the item will be pulled and & prese tion.
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2. RENEWAL OF THE OFFICIAL LICE W TR K SERVICE AGREEMENTS (C-
3180'& 0-8208). [381109-200 8]
Revenue Manage ad provided taff report and discussed the possibility of extending
the official Po': tow ek agreemen or five years. City Manager Bludau indicated that,
since anothe is rested in the co ract, staff felt this should be brought before Council
for discussi . City rney Clauson r orted that the agreements will be renewed unless
Council wants 00 roposals (RFP).
Reve ger oad responded to questions relative to customer satisfaction, the
f my in mining rates, the rates customers are being charged and the
rcentage the is pe ted to receive from the charges, the increased requirements and
standards to ha v Police truck contract, the possibility of increasing the insurance limit,
the reason for re ing the agreements compared to going out to bid, auditing schedules and
procedures, acce ble forms of payment, how the two tow truck companies were initially
lected, newspa r notification about the bid opening, the number of cars that have been
d, and how g cars could be impounded.
Police 'ef nand Lieutenant Shulman explained how the Police tow truck requirements
are re by the California Vehicle Code and that the City has added its own
requireme to those: Police Chief Klein discussed the extra trucks and equipment needed to
service the City, and the 30 day impound requirement for certain offenses.
Wayne Miller, G &W Towing, discussed the added requirements and expenses involved with
the agreement, the decline in the number of calls over the past years, the amount of insurance
coverage his company has, and how much tow and ticket fees could be. He stated that he
could provide an auditor report with a monthly breakdown.
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3.
4.
REVENUE STATUS AND PROJECTIONS. [100 -20081
Finance Officer Matusiewicz utilized a PowerPoint presentation to discuss general
considerations and threats as it pertains to the City's revenue status, upcoming projects, U.S.
real GDP growth, the actual growth and three year average growth of the General Fund's
three major revenue sources (secured property tax, sales tax, and Transient Occupancy Tax),
the assessed value growth, assessed value by land base decade significant periods,
secured property tax collection trends, sales tax producers and its mess segments, sales
tax collection trends, Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) collectio ends, legislative actions,
and reserve levels. He emphasized that the City's cone tive nature has put itself
financially in a good position.
Administrative Services Director Danner confirmed
participating in the County's Teeter Plan. He exph
the Lexus Dealership when vehicles are sold ver
City's fund balance statement and summarized
other cities since the City is about 17% ahead O'
in property tax revenues. He noted that one-
expire this year, so it is predicted that ne v
of 4% to 5% thin year.
DISPLAY OF SIGNS ON THE PUBLIC
PROPERTY. [737100 -2008]
jbh-
Contract Attorney Wolcott providi
property and indicated that the re
year. She: discussed how First A
government speech are taken i
summarized the propo ed changes
13, and combine t ouncil Po
are in Titles 4 a 20.
h&vthe City ne of three cities not
A how the CAfteeives money from
leased. He highli a slide of the
X�City is in goods compared to
% ahead in sales tax, d 4% ahead
Police Department technology grants
iueincrease will be about 2.9% instead
OF WAY AND OTHER CITY
d of the'Vgn codes that regulate private
or- erty will be coming to Council this
ghts, , ornia Penal Code Provisions, and
eration when creating the regulations. She
Cghted staffs suggestion to amend Titles 10 and
one. She indicated that the current regulations
In response& count question, Con ct Attorney Wolcott discussed adding a noticing
requirement, ho 1 estate signs,' and personal sign are currently
handled. She po out that t regulation would codify what the City is currently
doing ates. icy on how the sign are handled. City Attorney Clauson discussed
re ns Jill dia utility poles, and parkway grass. She noted that most of the
plaints ed to property signs, garage sales sign, commercial business signs
on sidewalklection, s. She confirmed that there is no penalty if a member of the
public remoal signs from public property.
garding electio sign, General Services Director Harmon agreed that the proliferation of
ion signs ge worse with each election and discussed the number of sign taken down
an Ns nt f staff time needed for last week's election. He emphasized the danger to
staff he associated with sign in the public medians,. and pointed out that the
wooalso damage irrigation lines, sprinkler systems, and vegetation. He discussed
how s are picked up by the truckload at the Yard and how people are getting
aggressive with placing them on utility poles which also could cause damage to the poles. He
emphasized that General Services does not remove signs from private property and noted that
this is the first election that residents called the graffiti hotline to report signs.
Regarding cost recovery, Contract Attorney Wolcott indicated that it would be based on the
cost for General Services or Code Enforcement to remove the signs. City Attorney Clauson
stated that they will bring back options to Council relative to enforcement and cost recovery.
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Council Member Gardner believed that signs should not be given back since they are blight,
and encouraged Council to be as harsh as possible. Council Member Henn emphasized the
need for enforcement and possibly making it more penalizing. He noted the need to eliminate
informal understandings about when to remove signs. Council Member Curry suggested
finding a way to make all utility poles, street lights, and medians "sign- free" zones and asking
Southern California Edison to do the same. Mayor Selich noted that ne campaign can take
an opponent's sign and place it on public property to make that ponent look bad. He
emphasized the need to know where public property begins and en
Council Member Gardner indicated that the Corona del Mar. J&iness Improvement District
(BID) is requesting suggestions for a permanent communi age board at Marguerite to
replace the banners.
In response to Richard Luehrs' question, City At y Clauson n hat the Municipal
Code allows certain size and types of signs on priv property.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS -None
City Attorney Clauson indicated that a matter waA
agenda was posted that needs to be added to the a
Brewing Company vs. City: of Newport Beach (Case
needed to add the item to the .agenda.
The'motion carried'by the following roll call
Ayes: Council Member Henn; Council Me.
Council Member Web until Memt
IV. ADJOURNMENT -6k
The agenda for t
Hall Bulletin Board
City Clerk
to her attention after the Closed Session
The matter is related to Newport Beach
'CC01408). She noted that six votes are
Beach 'ng Company vs. City of Newport
maky, Mayor Pro Tem Daigle, Mayor Selich,
Council Member Gardner
was postdv on February 6, 2008, at 1:40 p.m. on the City
i y of Newport Beach Administration Building.
Recording Secretary
Mayor
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t. N'I'UD Y SESSION - 4:00 p.m.
II. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 p.m.
III. RECESS
IV. RECONVENE AT 7:00 P.M. F(
V. ROLL CALL
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
Present: Council Member Henn,
'Mayor Selich, Council N
Gardner
fiber Rosansky, MayolWro Tem. Daigle,
Council Member Curry, Council Member
Clauson announced that Council
kn of the meeting.
Haynes,' Saint Michael and All Angels
P plo om Chief Klein introduced Explorer Post 1050 and
ted J ary they pa pated in a nationwide competition in Chandler,
Arizona wi ver 0 police explorers and they won seven trophies. Mayor Selich
presented the 'th a amation.
Recent Code E orcerne t Actions to Abate Nuisances - Code Enforcement Division
anager John ppeler presented a PowerPoint presentation that included: the
b ound of y nuisance abatement enforcement is necessary, the current project
focu owing fore and after pictures of properties that are now in compliance), copies
of pubh uc on notices that were sent to residents and current challenges that Code
Enforcem facing. He thanked his staff for their hard work and
provided department phone number and web address for residents with questions and
concerns.
Council Member Henn expressed his appreciation to the Code Enforcement Division for
their proactive solutions. He emphasized that it is time to step up enforcement to
improve the quality of life and believed that the efforts that are being made are supported
by residents.
Council Member Rosansky suggested that Code Enforcement Division Manager Kappeler
attend all of the Homeowner Association meetings in the City to provide information and
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answer questions.
X. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
�• CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS . OR_,. MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL
MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION
ACTION OR REPORT, (NON - DISCUS ION ITElI):
Council Member Daigle reported that Eastbluff and Harbor View Elementary Schools
were nominated for the California Distinguished School Award given by the
State Department of Education which spotlights schools tbi post high marks on Federal
and State standards. law
Council Member Gardner requested that oral repo committee activities be moved to
an earlier time on the agenda. City Manager dicated that resolution would
need to be adopted in order to change the seq of the nda items.
Council Member Daigle agreed with
the issue be. brought back to Council i
Council Member Curry reminde
memorial is in the final stages; which'
his concern about how the Marines.are
3UL CONSENT CALENDAR
A. PFA MAW n.Vf M
and asked that
that:the fundraising he Marines 1f1
dedicated on Memorial y. He expressed
reatedin Berkeley, California.
1. MINUTES O THE J REGULAR MEETING AND
ULAR OF J Y22, 2008. [100 -20081 Waive
re "ng of subjec utes, approve as written and order filed.
R ING OF OR NANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. Waive reading
in all :ordinan s.and resolutions under consideration, and direct
A le only-
5. WAR F CONCESSION AT CORONA DEL MAR STATE
ACH ( 017) (coned. from 1122108). [981100-20081 a) Select Fuji
, Inc. as the next concessionaire at Corona del Mar State Beach
sed on the proposal submitted by John Lee in response to City's
quest for Proposals (RFPs) for the. CDM concessionaire dated August
1, 2007; and b) authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Concession Agreement based on the terms of the agreement.
G. PURCHASE OF 2008 JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM
UNIFORMS (C- 4018). [381100-20081 Award the 2008 City of Newport
Beach Junior Lifeguard Program uniform contract to Hurley for the total
cost of $154,450 (excluding tax).
7. BUFFALO HILLS, BONITA CREEK AND SAN MIGUEL PARK
LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS -AWARD OF CONTRACT (0-3964).
[381100 -20081 a) Approve the project plans and specifications; b) award
the contract (C -3964) to Macadee Electric Construction for the total bid
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price of $323,692, and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute
the contract; and c) establish an amount of $15,000 to cover the cost of
unforeseen work.
8. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 99 - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT
NO.., 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
HARRIS :.& ASSOCIATES (C- 3595). [38/89(10040081 a) Approve
Amendment No. ,2 to the Professional "Services Agreement with Harris &
Associates of Irvine for.additional assessment engineering services for
Revised Underground .Utility Assessme2PLnee istrict No. 99 for a not to
exceed price of $28,4'50 and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the Amendment; b) approve payment of $33,100 to
AT &T for redesign fees; and c) app a budget amendment (08BA -045)
transferring $75,000 from the riated General Fund Reserve
Account to Assessment Distri o. 99, t No. 74099 -9812.
9. BUCK GULLY WE IDS AND NTENANCE ROAD
REPAIRS AT 5TH S ET -3778) - AUT IZE AN INCREASE
IN CONTRACT LATIN NCY. [381100 Pulled from the
agenda.
10. RETIREE MEDICAL GRAM (C -563). [381100 -20081 Continued
to a futureys ouncil meeting.
E. S - ELLAIVE
11. FY 2007A8 TE SC; ULE UPDATE. [100 -20081
Receive and
Motion t' ` Pro T , " e.: to approve the Consent Calendar, except those
items d - "(3, 4, 12, & 13), d. rioting that Item 9 was pulled from the agenda
and Ite was a tinued.
call vote:
Henn, Council Member Rosansky,.Mayor Pro Tern Daigle, Mayor
kraber Webb, Council Member Curry, Council Member Gardner
PATION OF NEWPORT BEACH CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
RESULTS FROM CHRIS TATHAM OF ETC INSTITUTE. [100-
CtWs Tathum, ETC Institute, provided a Powerpoint presentation on the
residents, business and developer surveys. He reported that 718 out of 3000
resident surveys were completed, which is higher than his .goal of obtaining at
least 600.. His presentation of.the resident surveys included GIS mapping which
showed the location of survey respondents and how they rated the City on: overall
perception, satisfaction with major categories of City services, public safety,
parks, facilities and recreation, utilities and general services, code enforcement,
communication, maintenance, customer service and other issues, and
benchmarking data. The overall results for opportunities for improvement on the
resident surveys is traffic flow, maintenance of streets and beaches, frequency of
police patrol, the web page and outdoor athletic facilities. Thirty business
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surveys were sent out which included: the number of years the business has been
operating in the City, overall satisfaction with the perception of the City,
satisfaction with City services, City Services that should receive the most
emphasis over the next two years, the physical appearance of the area where the
business is located, is the City business friendly, and reasons why a business will
stay in Newport Beach. The overall result for room for improvement in the
business community is street sweeping/sidewalk cleaning, municipal code
enforcement and economic development initiatives. He also spoke about
the thirty developer surveys that were sent out
review processauch as the Planning Commission
Fire Department, plan check/permitting in
inspection services. He noted that the op t
developer survey lies within the plan ch er:
that the City be sensitive to the conce f th
overall the City is doing well and p d out key
right direction.
Council Member Curry exp<ed s the.re sulta were good to se bewith the results because e
residents'are concerned abo
Mayor, Pro TemD stated that:"
the survey.
i included: the development
'f, plan check, Public Works,
Building Department and
y for improvement for the
ing process and suggested
[opera. He emphasized that
nts to guide the City in the
reciation to Mr: um and stated that
that staff should roud and pleased
road map to addre the issues that
survey provided information that will
kand thanked residents for completing
Council Member Henn' mien huh for his work on the presentation
an d st that there is dons am t-.of leadership from employees and
Co purpose of. ey is not to assess blame but to point out areas
the Ci can do bette respect to services and service levels.
Ci an ; Bludau iixdica d that the surveys are step one and the City off to a
good eyed th the surveys give focus by putting things into
pe which gi ity an opportunity to find out how to do things
be He stated that a has asked all department heads to review the data
sot hey come up with ways to improve the satisfaction of the residents.
Dolores tting bd#eved that the survey results were no surprise and urged
Council start with the Planning Department and the plan check process. She
emphas' d that Council should take care of only areas of dissatisfaction to
minimi cost_
3. RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE SECTION 20516 (EMPLOYEE
SHARING COST OF ADDITIONAL BENEFITS) APPLICABLE TO
SECTION 21354.4 (2.5% @ 55 FORMULA) FOR LOCAL
MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERS (C -563). [38 /100 -2008]
In response to Dick Nichols, City Manager Bludau stated that the
increased benefit is for retirement, not healthcare, and is paid by the
employees.
Assistant City Manager Kiff stated that the 2.5% at 55 program will cost
employees 3.42% with no additional cost in the future. He agreed that
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employees retiring now under this program will receive a significant
benefit because they did not pay in as much as employees who retire at a
later date, but the decision was made by a consensus of the employees
and does not affect already retired employees. He requested that the
resolution be amended to correct two typographical errors.
Motion y. Council Member Webb to adopt Ordinance No. 2008 -6
relating to a PER.S contract amendment.
The motion carried by the following roll ca ote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, May elich, Council Member Webb,
Council Member Curry, Co Member Gardner
Noes: Council Member Rosans
Abstain: Mayor Pro Tem Daig
C. RESOLUTION FOB ADOPTI01
4. ESTABLISHMENT A COUNCIL OC COMMITTEE
TO OVERSEE T APP AISAL PROCESS THE BANNING
RANCH PROPER THE ASSESSME'- OF FUNDING
AVAILABILITY FOR PURCHASE AS OPEN SPACE. [100-
2008].
Dennis.Bak eating. the ON Steering Committee, requested
that Jean t be as a en representative on the Ad Hoc
Committee_
Selich to that Coun decided that they will bring in
natives o environmental community to participate as, they go
ted the request for Jean Watt to be added to the
that she believes that ad hoc committees are not in
community.
son pointed out that Council should keep in mind the value of
•e nal opportunity that the open space will allow and that there
1por unity to turn Banning Ranch into a great space which will be
to serve all of Southern California.
Welsh, Chair of Banning Ranch Park and Preserve Task Force,
that their position is to preserve the area for open space. The
1 Plan had a priority to preserve.open space and the City will have
inity to do that. He stated that he supports the ad hoc committee
and the City should take the first step to organize the acquisition of the
area.
Motion by Council Member Rosansky to a) adopt Resolution No.
2008 -10 establishing a City Council Ad Hoc Committee to oversee the
appraisal process for the Banning Ranch Property and the assessment of
funding availability for its purchase as open space; and b) proceed with
the City Council's designated Banning Ranch priority for 2008, by
establishing an ad hoc committee and approving the Mayor's
appointments of Mayor Selich and Council Members Rosansky and
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Gardner to the committee.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem
Daigle, Mayor Selich, Council Member Webb, Council Member
Curry, Council Member Gardner
12. OASIS SENIOR CENTER (C -3888) - AUTHORIZE A BUDGET
AMENDMENT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL JCONSULTING SERVICES
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CON
.7WUCTION DOCUMENTS.
[381100 -2008]
City Manager Bludau sugges hat staff talk to Mr. Nichols
regarding the status report to as ' concerns and asked that this
item be brought back to Co at the ne eeting to recommend a staff AIF project manager.
Motion by 'ounci ebb to appro budget amendment
(68BA -044) app at' $90,000 from 't General Fund
unappropriated fun ce to Account 7453 -C100 7 to be used to
retain various profess 1 consultants to support development of
constructio documents for OASIS Senior Center.
The motion y:the folio - >roll call vote:
Ayes: Council ember Coun ember Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem
Daigle,., or Se cil ember Webb, Council Member
Curry, Co ` cil ber Gar r
14. L R BAPTIST CI RCH SCHOOL EXPANSION (PA2006 -079) -
GE' AMEND NT NO. 2006 -004 - PLANNED COMMUNITY
VE ME NDMENT NO. 2006-003 - AMENDMENT TO
E T NO. 1726. 00 -20081
Pla Dire Lepo reported that the proposal for this project is to replace
four odular classrooms with 31,000 square feet of new
buil hich will include classrooms, a gymnasium and a science lab. He
indicate that in order to accomplish the changes, the Planning Commission is
recd ding that the General Plan be amended to increase the precise
ev do ent limit for the site.
in ponse to Council Member Gardner's question, Planning Director Lepo
stated that the conditions for the permit are required, not recommended. He also
stated that the project has the support of all the Planning Commissioners
and that the paving for the project will be done in light color.
Jim Bickel, Bickel Underwood Architects, stated that they reviewed the Planning
Commission conditions and are prepared to abide by them.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dale to adopt Resolution No. 2008 -11 approving
General Plan Amendment No. 2006 -004 and an amendment to Use Permit No.
1726; and introduce Ordinance No. 2008 -7 approving Planned Community
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Development Plan Amendment No. 2006 -003, and pass to second reading on
February 26, 2008.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Daigle,
Mayor Selich, Council Member Webb, Council Member Curry, Council
Member Gardner
XV. PUBL..IC,COMMENTS
XVI.
Treb Heining believed that the airport should be o e top of the list in the 2008
priorities because it has a great impact on the City. a also added that the City should
look at solutions and actively pursue them.
Council Member Gardner assured resi that th ort issues are ongoing
and always require a lot of attention and not been forgo
Council Member Webb reported th + VA'on Committee h dopted a policy and
is working on: involving other citie on making praceas noted that they
are continually working towardsma ement agreement a p manent one.
Council Member Curry 'ded that the is proactive in the airport issues by
negotiating the Spheres went and:w g with Supervisor Moorlach who has
blocked'the regionalllizpor sion.from g an agency with eminent .domain
powers. He: 'stated that qun can ' to work with the congressional
representatives in Washingto n .C. to:h egota na and he assured residents that
the airport is a priority.
Dolores O�9 b 'eved that ents are confused because Council does not keep
resident 'updated n the airport ues. She also expressed her concern about the street
light at Pi Iioaq Hills Road a Newport Coast Drive and urged Council and staff
to.look into ntersection afer. She also requested an update on the City's
Ron Darlin iEusaker. Council and residents to the Airport Working Group's Annual
Meeting on 7 , at the Balboa Yacht Club in which Supervisor Moorlach will
ure
Co it Memb Gardner reported that the Coastal Bay Water Committee is working on
a WatQuali Master Plan which will list all of their various projects.
k
Council hf er Curry reported that the Finance Committee held it's first meeting with
the benchmarking and measurement consultants and invited Council to the
future meetings so they can be fully informed.
Mayor Selich reported that the Marina Park Committee is working on refining the plan
based on the comments that were received from the concept plan and they have a
subcommittee to work with the users to come up with scope of how operations would
function in the park when it is completed.
XVII. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AND ORAL STATUS REPORT
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15. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR JANUARY 31, 2008. [100 -2008)
SIT PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY 7, 2008. [100 -2008)
Planning Director Lepo reported on the following items; .Hoag Memorial Hospital
Presbyterian (PA2007 -073) - One Hoag Drive; and Arches Grill (PA2007 -146) - 508 29th
Street.
XVIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
16. CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED
RESOURCES TO THE CITY
PRIORITIES. [100 -2008)
City Manager Bludau utilized a I
January 12th meeting and stated
then added five priorities from
accomplishment in 2008 (in no
of the Facilities Financing P
the
OF SCHEDULES AND
ESTABLISHED 2008
r7The t \are::new n with results from the
n on seven priorities and
iorities established for
tie ar ornew city hall, update
P plew group residential
en tatio r ty Master Plan
organizativen appraisal of the
;ing, implementation of an effective Traffic
dversg impacts of John Wayne Airport,
1 Plan; providing more public parks and
i' o effective communication plan, and
rly re and update city, fees. He gave
weeds be completed to accomplish each
In spun :to. Council'e tions, City Manager Bludau stated that the OASIS
City
are :the big t construction projects for the next year. The thought
at t Finance : Com 'ttee will make recommendations to Council on a
r b to the fun 'ng, when projects will start and the bundling of
le a will be presented. Benchmarking decisions will
ad e the full o after a recommendation has been made by the
Fi a Co ^ ittee and there will be a three month timespan as the consultants
or 'th vari departments.
Council Plember Webb suggested that there be talks with several appraisers
before FQ's are obtained to find out the type of appraisal that would be
apppro#iate for the purchase of Banning Ranch.
Ouse to Mayor Selich's.question, Public Works Director Badum stated that
th ity will apply for Measure M money from Caltrans for phase two and three
of the Traffic Management Plan under the current program to run at the same
time to maximize the amout of money the City can obtain. Council Member Henn
asked if phase four could include the Balboa Peninsula to be used for emergency
exits.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Daigle's question, Public Works Director
Badum stated that switching the new traffic control equipment to a new City
Hall location is not a big issue and could be done with no problem.
In response to Council Member Webb's question, City Manager Bludau stated
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that the City needs to focus on minimizing impacts from the airport.
Council Member Daigle indicated that the new Public Information Manager will
provide residents with information about what the City is doing in regard to the
airport issues.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Daigle's question, Public Works Director Badum
stated that the bid for the Marina Park restroom can be moved to May.
In response to Mayor Selich's question, City Ma ger Bludau stated that the
timeline to update city fees will change in r to possible introduction and
adoption of amendments to the Cost Recovery CN nance.
Dolores Otting suggested that the City p esidents with information about
the future use of the current City H aftemployees are moved out and
suggested that the location be . d for muni ty center and police
substation. She also suggested t a committee be ed to include Measure B
supporters and opponents toe the lion.
Counciladjourned to close ion 10:15 p.m. and reconve at 10:35 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION - Council rece d to Closed Session at 10:15 p.m. and
reconvened at 10:85 p: with :all me s present.
AWOURNMENT - Anjou
The agenda fo' Regular
City Clerk
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Recording Secretary
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