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NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Staff Report
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY OF
April 12, 2016
Agenda Item No. 6
ABSTRACT:
The Balboa Village Advisory Committee (BVAC) is scheduled to sunset December 31,
2016. Continued guidance from the BVAC is sought to complete the implementation of
the Balboa Village Implementation Plan and provide recommendations to the City
Council for the allocation of funding from the Balboa Village Area Benefit District
(Parking Benefit District).
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2016-50, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport
Beach, California, Amending the Term and Responsibilities of the Balboa Village
Advisory Committee.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
There is no fiscal impact related to this item.
DISCUSSION:
The BVAC has met monthly since December 2012 and has made significant progress in
implementing the strategies contained within the Balboa Village Implementation Plan
(Implementation Plan). However, there is more to be accomplished, and several
projects are in process, as detailed in Attachment A.
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:Community Development Director
Kimberly Brandt, AICP, Director
949-644-3226, kbrandt@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY:Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Community Development Director
949-644-3297, bwisneski@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE:Amend the Term and Responsibilities of the Balboa Village
Advisory Committee (BVAC)
BVAC Term and Responsibilities
April 12, 2016
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The BVAC reviewed the description of their terms and responsibilities and requests that
their term be extended to December 31, 2018. Clarification is also needed stating that
the BVAC is the sole entity responsible for providing recommendations to the City
Council regarding funding for Balboa Village projects derived from the Parking Benefit
District and other sources. The amendments are in Exhibit A of the draft resolution
(Attachment B) and shown in Attachment C.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant
to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable
indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a
project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of
Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical
change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – BVAC Priorities 2016
Attachment B – Resolution
Attachment C – BVAC Priorities (redline)
Attachment A
BVAC Priorities
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Balboa Village Advisory Committee
Accomplishments and Priorities
February 2016
Completed
Parking
1. Established a residential parking permit program (RP3). City approved. Waiting for Coastal
Commission approval.
2. Established a commercial parking benefits district to create permanent, ongoing revenue
source.
3. Removed time limits for all metered spaces; implemented demand based pricing for all
public parking.
4. Established employee parking permit program.
5. Eliminated parking requirements for new commercial development and intensification of
use applications.
6. Eliminated in-lieu parking fee permanently, including current payers.
Economic Development
1. Allocated additional funding to Balboa Village BID.
2. Modified boundaries of Balboa Village BID to delete area from Adams to Coronado Streets.
3. Assumed maintenance of boardwalk area.
4. Developed Commercial Facade Improvement Program.
5. Developed special events initiative in support of BVMA.
6. Updated Balboa Village Design Guidelines.
7. Adopted Outdoor Dining Pilot Program and A-Frame Sign Program.
Streetscape
1. Developed conceptual streetscape.
2. Developed and budgeted for coordinated wayfinding sign program.
3. Identified targeted improvements to bicycle and pedestrian facilities as part of streetscape
plan.
Ongoing
1. Develop and implement Targeted Tenant Attraction Program.
2. Strategic code enforcement and maintenance efforts.
3. Support new cultural facilities (ExplorOcean/Balboa Theater).
4. Evaluate changes to determine impact on new investment and reinvestment in Balboa
Village.
Current Efforts
1. Implement Façade Improvement Program.
2. Encourage participation in Outdoor Dining Pilot Program.
3. Construct gateway sign (Summer 2016).
4. Completed Shuttle Feasibility Study. Pursue grant funds to implement a Balboa Peninsula
Shuttle Program.
5. Implement Wayfinding Sign Program (End of 2016).
6. Evaluate funding options for implementation of streetscape plan.
7. RP3 Coastal Development Permit.
8. Pursue adoption of Local Coastal Plan (anticipated to be complete in 2016).
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE TERM
AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BALBOA VILLAGE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2012-85 creating the Balboa Village Advisory Committee (Committee) to oversee the timely
implementation of recommendations provided in the Balboa Village Implementation Plan
(Implementation Plan);
WHEREAS, on July 9, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2013-58
amending the membership of the Committee;
WHEREAS, the Committee is made up of seven (7) members consisting of two (2)
City Council members, one of which shall represent District 1, one (1) Balboa Village
Business Merchants Association Board Member, one (1) representative of ExplorOcean,
one (1) representative of the Balboa Peninsula Point Homeowners Association, one (1)
representative of the Central Newport Beach Community Association, and one (1) at large
member;
WHEREAS, the Committee has overseen the successful implementation of several
of the recommendations of the Implementation Plan; however, continued guidance from the
Committee and public involvement is needed to complete this effort;
WHEREAS, in 2014, the City Council established the Balboa Village Area Benefit
District (also referred to as the “Parking Benefit District”), which receives revenue from
parking fees for the purposes of enhancing or supplementing services in Balboa Village ;
and
WHEREAS, the Committee’s responsibilities include providing recommendations to
the City Council regarding allocation of funding from the Parking Benefit District, but a
governing board is also referenced with the same responsibility.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach resolves as
follows:
SECTION 1. Extend the term of the Committee to December 31, 2018, and confirm
that the Committee is the sole entity responsible for providing recommendations to the City
Council regarding funding for Balboa Village projects derived from the Parking Benefit
District and other sources.
SECTION 2. The City Council approves the revised description of the Committee,
which is attached as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by reference.
ATTACHMENT B
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SECTION 3. The City Council hereby repeals Resolution No. 2012-85 and Resolution
No. 2013-58.
SECTION 4. The recitals provided above are true and correct and incorporated into the
operative part of this resolution.
SECTION 5. The City Council finds the adoption of this resolution and the
amendment of the Committee is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or
reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the
activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California
Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in
physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
SECTION 6. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is,
for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity
or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this resolution. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have passed this resolution, and each section, subsection, sentence,
clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 7. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the
City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting the reso lution.
ADOPTED this 12th day of April, 2016.
Diane B. Dixon, Mayor
ATTEST:
Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
BALBOA VILLAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AUTHORIZATION: Established by Resolution No. 2012-85 adopted on September 25, 2012.
Amended by Resolution No. 2013-58 adopted on July 9, 2013. Amended
by Resolution No. 2016-__ adopted on April 12, 2016.
MEMBERSHIP: Two members of the City Council, one of whom shall represent Councilman
District 1, who shall Chair the Committee.
One Balboa Village Merchant Association Business Board member.
One representative of ExplorOcean.
One representative of the Balboa Peninsula Point Homeowners Association.
One representative of the Central Newport Beach Community Association.
One representative selected at-large.
All appointments are made by the Mayor and ratified by the City Council.
City staff support shall come from the Community Development Department,
Public Works Department, and others as needed.
TERM: Term ends December 31, 2018.
MEETS: The Committee shall meet regularly with the schedule determined by the
Committee.
PURPOSE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Oversee the timely implementation of recommendations provided in the
Balboa Village Implementation Plan approved by the City Council,
including the establishment of appropriate priorities consistent with City
Council directives.
B. Provide recommendations to the City Council regarding: 1) the adoption
of specific programs or projects consistent with the Implementation Plan;
and 2) allocation of funding for Balboa Village projects derived from a
proposed Parking Benefit District and other sources.
C. Provide recommendations to the City Council regarding the addition,
modification, or elimination of revitalization strategies.
D. Such other matters as directed by the City Council.
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BALBOA VILLAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AUTHORIZATION: Established by Resolution No. 2012-85 adopted on September 25, 2012.
Amended by Resolution No. 2013-58 adopted on July 9, 2013. Amended
by Resolution No. 2016-__ adopted on April 12, 2016.
MEMBERSHIP: Two members of the City Council, one of whom shall represent Councilman
District 1, who shall Chair the Committee.
One Balboa Village Merchant Association Business Board member.
One representative of ExplorOcean.
One representative of the Balboa Peninsula Point Homeowners
Association.
One representative of the Central Newport Beach Community Association.
One representative selected at-large.
All appointments are made by the Mayor and ratified by the City Council.
City staff support shall come from the Community Development
Department, Public Works Department, and others as needed.
TERM: Term ends December 31, 2016 2018.
MEETS: The Committee shall meet regularly with the schedule determined by the
Committee.
PURPOSE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Oversee the timely implementation of recommendations provided in the
Balboa Village Implementation Plan approved by the City Council,
including the establishment of appropriate priorities consistent with City
Council directives.
B. Provide recommendations to the City Council regarding: 1) the adoption
of specific programs or projects consistent with the Implementation
Plan; and 2) allocation of funding for Balboa Village projects derived
from a proposed Parking Benefit District and other sources.
C. Provide recommendations to the City Council regarding the addition,
modification, or elimination of revitalization strategies.
D. Provide recommendations to the governing board of a proposed Parking
Benefit District for Balboa Village.
E. D. Such other matters as directed by the City Council.
ATTACHMENT C
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