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Agenda Item No. 1
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes
Study Session and Regular Meeting
March 28, 2017
I. ROLL CALL - 5:30 p.m.
Present: Council Member Jeff Herdman, Council Member Brad Avery, Council Member Diane Dixon,
Council Member Scott Peotter, Council Member Will O'Neill, Mayor Pro Tem Duffy Duffield,
Mayor Kevin Muldoon
II. CURRENT BUSINESS
SS1. Clarification of Items on the Consent Calendar - None
SS2. City Arts Commission Annual Update
City Arts Commission Chair Lynn Selich presented a PowerPoint presentation that outlined
performing arts, highlighted Concerts on the Green and visual arts, including the Newport
Beach Art Exhibition, library exhibitions, and cultural arts grants.
Council Member Dixon asked the relationship between the City Arts Commission, the Newport
Beach Arts Foundation, and the Balboa Island Museum. Commission Chair Selich discussed
grants for programming partners. She explained that the Arts Foundation was responsible
for helping to raise funds to be used towards programming. Council Member Dixon stated the
City also funded the Balboa Island Museum. City Arts Commission Vice Chair Michael Kerr
discussed the grant application process. Council Member Herdman clarified that City funds
were used by the Balboa Island Museum to support the cost of exhibits and staff. Council
Member Dixon asked if the Arts Foundation could help raise funds. Commission Chair Selich
stated the more funds available for fundraising, the better.
Commission Chair Selich continued the PowerPoint presentation, discussing partnerships;
Newport Beach art in the news; public/private partnerships, including the Ben Carlson
Memorial Statue, Pacific Symphony performances, the Balboa Island Centennial celebration,
and Cows4Camp; and cultural tourism.
Commission Vice Chair Kerr continued the PowerPoint presentation, outlining the
Commission's premise, future programming, requested direction from the City Council, and
current and proposed budgets.
Council Member O'Neill discussed the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) contract with Visit
Newport Beach (VNB). City Manager Kiff stated his recollection was that the specific use of
TOT had not been determined.
Council Member O'Neill discussed the diminishing amount of developer fees going into the
Facility Financing Program (FFP). He noted the Uptown Newport project would contribute
$800,000 to the Public Arts and Cultural Facilities fund and asked the plan for use of City
Council Policy I-13 (Public Arts and Cultural Facilities Fund) funds. Commission Vice Chair
Kerr discussed using funds for the sculpture garden.
Council Member Dixon commended the City Arts Commission for its work. Commission Vice
Chair Kerr pointed out that the budget did not include expenditures for the sculpture garden
nor use of City Council Policy I-13 funds. Council Member Dixon indicated support for the
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proposal to reconstitute the Arts Foundation and expressed concern with limited private fund
donations.
Council Member Herdman complimented the Commissioners on their presentation. He
discussed his support of the arts and recognized the members of the Arts Foundation.
Council Member Avery commended the Commission and indicated support for reconstitution
of the Arts Foundation.
In response to Mayor Muldoon's question, Library Services Director Hetherton stated the
balance of City Council Policy I-13 fund was $431,000. He stated the contract for use of the
funds for the sculpture garden was currently being reviewed by the City Attorney's Office.
Mayor Muldoon suggested the fund be used for capital improvements due to the large pool of
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Michaell Magrutsche, former City Arts Commissioner, discussed the need for engagement to
build community. He believed Council needed to determine the direction for arts.
Mayor Muldoon totaled the proposed budget request and asked if Council had opinions relative
to the use of City Council Policy I-13 funds.
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Council Member Dixon discussed the FFP fund and declining developer contributions. She
suggested the capping the City Council Policy I-13 funds and commended the program, but
requested more private contributions from the community.
In response to Mayor Muldoon's question, City Attorney Harp stated a straw poll could be
taken on the use of City Council Policy I-13 funds.
Council Member O'Neill expressed concern about the continuing viability of City Council Policy
I-13 funds. He indicated support for continuing arts using General Fund money rather than
developer fees.
Council Member Peotter agreed with Council Member O'Neill and stated there were higher
priorities in the FFP.
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Council Member Avery stated he could support the General Fund approach. He requested
suggestions on potential City matches for certain projects, depending on the project's financial
situation.
Council Member Herdman indicated that he would have liked to have seen an anticipated
target for Arts Foundation work.
Mayor Pro Tem Duffield concurred with Council Members O'Neill and Peotter, regarding arts
funding coming from the General Fund, and Council Member Dixon's suggested cap. He
expressed frustration with cutting funds due to past City Council financial decisions, such as
City Hall.
Mayor Muldoon believed $690,000 was a lot of money for the arts. He suggested the City
Council Policy I-13 funds account be revisited and reallocated.
Commission Vice Chair Kerr clarified that there was $240,000 surplus. He explained
consideration of the use of the Balboa Trust Fund and discussed the proposed administrative
position for fundraising efforts.
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SS3. Update on Tsunami Awareness Week and City's Emergency Management and
Disaster Preparedness Efforts
Without objection, City Manager Kiff recommended continuation of the item.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Regarding the Closed Session performance reviews of the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk,
Jim Mosher suggested the public be informed of the performance goals.
Mike Joseph introduced Steve Colwell and discussed his service in the Marine Corp.
Mr. Colwell, representing the 1/5 Vietnam Veterans Association, discussed challenges with building
the 5th Marines Vietnam Memorial at Camp Pendleton and requested City Council and community
support for the building of the memorial (www.5thmarinesvietnammemorial.org).
City Attorney Harp announced that the City Council would adjourn to Closed Session to
discuss the items as listed in the Closed Session agenda and read the titles.
IV. CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANC VALUATION
(Government Code § 54957 (b)(1))
Title: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Aaron C. Harp, City Attorney
Leilani Brown, City Clerk
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code § 54957.6 (a))
Agency Designated Representative: Council Member Diane Dixon
Unrepresented Employees: Dave Kiff, City Manager, Aaron C. Harp, City Attorney, and Leilani
Brown, City Clerk.
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V. RECESSED - 6:30 p.m.
VI. RECONVENED AT 7:02 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
VII. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Jeff Herdman, Council Member Brad Avery, Council Member Diane Dixon,
Council Member Scott Peotter, Council Member Will O'Neill, Mayor Pro Tem Duffy Duffield,
Mayor Kevin Muldoon
VIII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Harp reported that there were no reportable actions taken.
IX. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Duffield
X. INVOCATION - Pastor Mark Whitlock, Christ Our Redeemer - A.M.E. Church
XI. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
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XII. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (NON -DISCUSSION ITEM)
XIII.
Council Member O'Neill congratulated Policy Chief Lewis on completing his first year as Chief of
Police. He announced the Police Appreciation Breakfast on March 29, 2017, and congratulated the
Police Department on placing first in the Baker to Vegas Race. He stated he represented the City at
the Norooz event in Irvine. He applauded Council Member Avery for hosting the District 2 Town Hall
meeting.
Council Member Dixon announced the Compost Giveaway on April 1, 2017, District 1 Town Hall
Meeting on April 6, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at Marina Park, and the Finance Committee Meeting on
March 30, 2017. She thanked the community for attending the Women in Newport Networking
(WiNN) Forum on March 16, 2017. In response to Mayor Dixon's question, City Clerk Brown stated
Board and Commission appointments would be coming to the City Council in April. Council Member
Dixon commended Dottie McDonald for her service to the Police Department and community. She
indicated support for St. James the Great Church and stated Item 14 [Current Land Use at 505 32nd
Street and 3209 Via Lido (site of St James the Great Episcopal Church)] would be pulled from the
agenda. W
Council Member Herdman stated he attended the Santa Ana Flood Protection Committee meeting,
Newport Bay Watershed Committee meeting, the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce Government
Affairs Committee meeting, and the Balboa Island Marketing Inc. (BIMI). meeting. He discussed his
future Town Hall Meeting and requested the Bayside Drive Traffic Calming project come back to the
City Council.
Council Member Avery discussed the Town Hall Meeting for District 2. He stated he attended the
Newport Harbor High School Mentor Program lunch.
Mayor Pro Tem Duffield stated he, Public Works Director Webb, Harbor Resources Manager Miller
and Council Member Avery; ent to Sacramento and Washington DC to discuss dredging techniques
and funding.
AGENDA
Renaming of Two City Parks (Muldoon and Herdman)
Council Member Herdman's request for a future agenda item to rename Balboa Island Park to the
Ralph Rodheim Park was approved 5-2, with Council Members Avery and Peotter dissenting.
Mayor Muldoon's request for a future agenda item to rename an existing park to John Wayne Park
was approved 5-2, with Council Members Avery and Herdman dissenting.
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Kiff recommended moving Item 14 to the Consent Calendar.
Jim Mosher commented on Item 11 [General Plan Annual Status Report Including Housing Element
Report (PA2007-195)] and questioned whether the City acknowledged that it was 100 units behind
State mandated housing requirements. He stated Item 14 related to a land use issue.
XV. CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES
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1. Minutes for the March 14, 2017 City Council Meeting [100-2016]
Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as amended, and order filed.
2. Reading of Ordinances
Waive reading in full of all ordinances under consideration, and direct the City Clerk to read by
title only.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2017-5 to Repeal Approvals Related to the Museum
House Residential Project Located at 850 San Clemente Drive (PA2015-152) [39/100-
2016]
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action
will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2017-5, An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Newport Beach, California, Reauthorizing the Public, Educational and
Governmental (PEG) Fee on State Video Franchises Operating within the City of Newport
Beach. 0
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
5. Investment Policy Update [100-2016]
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action
will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Staff and the Finance Committee recommend adopting Resolution No. 2017-19, A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Finding Consistency with Stated
Investment Objectives and Amending City Council Policy F-1 Requiring Long -Term Credit
Rating Minimums to be in the `A" Category or Better, and to Allow for the Use of Mutual Funds
in a Manner Consistent with Government Code Section 53601. These changes are in
furtherance of the City's investment objectives.
6. Accept $75,562 from California Division of Boating and Waterways Boating
Infrastructure Grant and Approve Budget Amendment for Central Avenue Public Pier
and Plaza Improvements (17H12) [100-2016]
a) Determine that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not
result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2017-20, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Grant from the State of California's
Department of Parks and Recreation's Division of Boating and Waterways through its Boating
Infrastructure Grant Program for the Construction and Operation of the Central Avenue Public
Pier and Approving Budget Amendment No. 17BA-029; and
c) Approve Budget Amendment No. 17BA-029 to increase revenue estimates by $75,562.00 in
Account 13501-431385-171112 and appropriate $75,562.00 to Account 13501-980000-171112 for
Central Avenue Public Pier and Plaza Improvements project.
Mayor Pro Tem Duffield, Council Member Dixon and Council Member Avery recused
themselves from Item 6 since they are members of the Newport Harbor Yacht Club.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
7. Streetlight LED Retrofit - Notice of Completion of Contract No. 6427 (Project
No. 16V11) (C-6427) [38/100-2016]
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a) Accept the completed work and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the
project. On May 10, 2016, City Council found this project exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Class 2 Section 15302(c) (Reconstruction of
existing facility involving negligible or no expansion of capacity) because it has no potential to
have a significant effect on the environment;
b) Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials Bond 65 days after the Notice of
Completion has been recorded in accordance with applicable portions of the Civil Code; and
c) Release Faithful Performance Bond one (1) year after acceptance by the City Council.
8. Slurry Seal Program FY 2016-2017 - Award of Contract No. 8273-1 (17R04) [38/100-2016]
a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15302(c) (reconstruction of existing facility involving negligible or no expansion of
capacity) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on
the environment; 40
b) Approve the project specifications;
c) Award Contract No. 8273-1 to American Asphalt South, Inc. for the total bid price of
$558,494.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract; and
d) Establish a contingency of $56,000.00 (approximately 10 percent) to cover the cost of unforeseen
work not included in the original contract.
9. Approve Agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. for Civic Center HVAC Maintenance (C-8456-
1) [38/100-2016]
a) Determine that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not
result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Approve the on-call maintenance and repair agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. for Civic Center
HVAC maintenance for a total amount not to exceed $270,000, and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign the agreement.
MISCELLANEOUS
10. Planning Commission Agenda for the March 23, 2017 Meeting [100-2016]
Receive and file.
11. General Plan Ann atus Report Including Housing Element Report (PA2007-195)
[100-2016]
a) Determine this action is not a project as defined in Section 15378(b)(2) of the Public Resources
Code; and
b) Authorize submittal to the State of California Office of Planning and Research and State
Department of Housing and Community Development.
14. Current Land Use at 505 32nd Street and 3209 Via Lido (site of St James the Great
Episcopal Church) [100-2016]
Continue indefinitely.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Duffield, seconded by Council Member Herdman, to approve the
Consent Calendar, except for the item removed (Item 3); and noting recusals by Mayor Pro Tem
Duffield, Council Member Dixon and Council Member Avery to Item 6, and moving Item 14 from
Current Business to Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Avery, Council Member Dixon, Council Member
Peotter, Council Member O'Neill, Mayor Pro Tem Duffield, Mayor Muldoon
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XVI. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Harbor Mooring Regulation Modifications [100-20161
Motion by Mayor Muldoon, seconded by Council Member Peotter, to a) determine the
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.
Alternatively, the City Council finds the approval of the Ordinance is not a project under CEQA
Regulation Section 15061(b)(3) because it has no potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment; and b) introduce amended Ordinance No. 2017-7, An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Newport Beach, California, Amending Newport Beach Municipal Code Title 17
Relating to Moorings, including keeping the existing 50% rate in place, and pass to second reading
on April 11, 2017.
Harbor Resources Manager Miller discussed the existing rate of 50% of the annual mooring fee
which was proposed to increase to 75% of the annual mooring fee.
Council Member Peotter stated he was not in favor of reducing the transfer fee. He suggested not
limiting transfers to two per year. He questioned the restriction on leasing the mooring past 30
days.
Substitute motion by Council Member. Peotter to eliminate the number of times the mooring
could be transferred per yea
Mayor Pro Tem Duffield stated the trans er limit was established to reduce profit making
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The substitute motion died for lack of a second.
In response to Council Member Dixon's question, Harbor Resources Manager Miller explained the
proposed limit on the number of transfers per year. He noted the Harbor Commission's
recommendation was to be 75% of the annual mooring fee.
Council Member Avery stated the Harbor Commission and mooring permittees provided input on
the proposed fees and explained the restrictions on transfers.
Mayor Muldoon believed the increase was effectively a tax increase and, therefore, he preferred
retaining the existing rate.
Council Member Peotter stated he viewed the mooring fee as profit sharing, rather than a tax. He
stated he could support the proposal of 50% of the annual mooring fee.
Mayor Muldoon clarified his motion to approve the staff recommendation, but reduce the
recommended mooring fee from 75% to 50%.
Jim Mosher believed the ordinance was not ready for adoption. He questioned whether the transfer
fees would be posted on the City's website. He stated transfer of moorings needed clarification.
Friendly amendment by Council Member O'Neill to change "may" to "shall" in Section 9 of
the ordinance. The maker and seconder accepted the amendment.
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Peotter, Council Member O'Neill, Mayor Pro
Tem Duffield, Mayor Muldoon
Nays: Council Member Avery, Council Member Dixon
XVII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Jim Mosher suggested the City Council allow the public the opportunity to comment on Matters Which
Council Members Have Asked to be Placed on a Future Agenda. He discussed a Council debate in El
Cajon regarding placing items on agendas and stated the Brown Act allowed a member or body as a
whole to place items on the agenda.
XVIII. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES - None
XIX. PUBLIC HEARING
12. Authorization to Issue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority
to Benefit the Discovery Science Center of Orange County [100-20161
Finance Director Matusiewicz provided the staff report.
In response to Council Member Dixon's question, Finance Director Matusiewicz stated there was
no liability, cost, or financial residual impact to the City since it was not the issuer.
Mayor Muldoon asked for an explanation of what happened in the event of default. Finance
Director Matusiewicz stated the Discovery Science Center would be responsible for the debt. City
Manager Kiff reiterated there was no consequence to the City.
Mayor Muldoon opened the public hearing.
Jim Mosher suggested obtaining a cclear idea of the proposed use of the funds.
John Adams, President of the Discovery Science Center of Orange County, expressed excitement
for being in Newport Beach. He explained that they were refinancing the property with a better
interest rate through the bond and the savings would be used toward programming.
Sam Balisy, counsel on the transaction, explained that this was a loan eligible for tax exemption
and the City had no obligations. He stated the bank had recourse to the property in care of a
default.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Muldoon closed the public hearing.
Motion by Council Member O'Neill, seconded by Council Member Dixon, to a) find the
approval of the Resolution 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. Alternatively, find the approval of the Resolution is not a project under CEQA
Regulation Section 15061(b)(3) because it has no potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment; and b) adopt Resolution No. 2017-21, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, California, Approving the Issuance of Revenue Obligations by the California
Enterprise Development Authority of an Aggregate Principal Amount not to Exceed .$6,000,000 for
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the Purpose of Refinancing Facilities for the Benefit of the Discovery Science Center of Orange
County.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Avery, Council Member Dixon, Council
Member Peotter, Council Member O'Neill, Mayor Pro Tem Duffield
Nays: Mayor Muldoon
XX. CURRENT BUSINESS
13. Approval of Purchase Agreement with Haaker Equipment Company for One CNG -
Powered Sewer Cleaner Truck (C-8060-2) [38/100-20161
Motion by Council Member Dixon, seconded by Council Member Herdman, to
a) determine that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not result
in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and b) approve an agreement for
the purchase of one CNG -powered Sewer Cleaner Truck from Haaker Equipment Company for a
total cost of $522,735.63, and authorize the Mayor or City Clerk to execute the agreement.
Jim Mosher questioned whether the Sewer Enterprise Fund had been paying into the Equipment
Fund. He discussed the last sewer cleaning truck purchased on June 14, 2016, and questioned
whether the proposed truck would service larger streets.
Municipal Operations Director Pisani discussed the larger truck proposed for purchase. He stated
the current truck is 13 years old and had averaged over 11,000 miles per year.
Council Member O'Neill commended staff and the City Council for long term planning and cost
savings.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Avery, Council Member Dixon, Council
Member Peotter, Council Member O'Neill, Mayor Pro Tem Duffield, Mayor Muldoon
15. Annual Traffic Signal Rehabilitation Project, Removal of a Crosswalk and Installation
of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons - Award of Contract No. 8337-1 (17T01) [38/100-
20161
Traffic Engineer Brine presented a PowerPoint presentation, outlining the Annual Traffic Signal
Rehabilitation project, proposed locations for rectangular rapid flashing beacons, and crosswalk
removals.
Council Member Dixon requested clarification of the crosswalk removal on Via Lido. Traffic
Engineer Brine stated the second crosswalk would be removed. He discussed the Balboa Peninsula
Crosswalk study and stated he would include the Via Lido area.
Traffic Engineer Brine summarized the crosswalk study and the proposed project schedule,
including the next steps.
Motion by Council Member Peotter, seconded by Council Member Dixon, to a) find this
project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301
(for repair, maintenance and minor alteration of existing public facilities with negligible
expansion) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because
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it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; b) approve the removal of the
east leg crosswalk at Via Lido and Via Oporto and consolidate pedestrian crossings to the west leg
crosswalk at Via Lido and Via Oporto, including the installation of a new Rectangular Rapid
Flashing Beacon at that crosswalk; c) approve the project drawings and specifications; d) award
Contract No. 8337-1 to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the total bid price of $635,416.00, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract; e) establish $63,500.00 (approximately
10 percent) contingency amount to cover the cost of unforeseen work not included in the original
contract; and f) approve Budget Amendment No. 17BA-028 transferring $162,000.00 from Account
No. 01201927-980000-17T02 (Traffic Management / Modernization) to Account No. 01201927-
980000-17T01 (Traffic Signal Rehabilitation Program).
Jim Mosher asked if in -pavement flashing lights would be included, similar to the crosswalk at
Westcliff. Traffic Engineer Brine clarified that the new installations were rapid flashing beacons
without lights in the pavement. He stated the only existing in -pavement lights were on Coast
Highway at Orchid, and there were no plans for further in -pavement lighted crosswalks.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Avery, Council Member Dixon, Council
Member Peotter, Council Member O'Neill, Mayor Pro Tem Duffield, Mayor Muldoon
XXI. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
Motion by Council Member Peotter, seconded by Council Member O'Neill, to reconsider
Item 3.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Avery, Council Member Dixon, Council Member
Peotter, Council Member O'Neill
Nays: Mayor Muldoon, Mayor Pro Tem Duffield
3. Harbor Mooring Regulation Modifications [100-20161
Motion by Council Member Peotter, seconded by Council Member Dixon, to a) determine
the 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.
Alternatively, the City Council finds the approval of the Ordinance is not a project under CEQA
Regulation Section 15061(b)(3) because it has no potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment; and b) introduce amended Ordinance No. 2017-7, An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Newport Beach, California, Amending Newport Beach Municipal Code Title 17
Relating to Moorings, including keeping the rate at 75%, and pass to second reading on April 11,
2017.
Council Member Avery discussed the Mooring Subcommittee's consideration of the fee, at which
agreement was reached for 100% of the annual mooring fee. He stated his previous "no" vote was
to support the Harbor Commission's recommendation for 75% of the annual mooring fee.
Mayor Muldoon stated he would be voting "no" because he believed the mooring holders were
grateful for a leasehold interest and he could not support increasing taxes.
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Council Member Peotter suggested the rental income be used to provide additional services to
mooring owners, such as wash stations, bilge pump -out stations, and maintenance stations.
Council Member Avery agreed with the need to provide more services.
Jim Mosher questioned the process and believed the matter should come back at a future meeting,
especially since the interested parties had left the current meeting.
City Attorney Harp stated it was appropriate to reconsider the motion at this time. Mayor
Muldoon added that the public had the opportunity to address the City Council at the second
reading of the ordinance (April 11, 2017 City Council meeting).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Avery, Council Member Dixon, Council
Member Peotter, Council Member O'Neill, Mayor Pro Tem Duffield
Nays: Mayor Muldoon r
XXII. ADJOURNMENT -Adjourned at 8:16 p.m. in memory of Marilyn Broughton, Bill Ficker, and
John Ryan
The agenda was posted on the City's website and on the City Hall Electronic Bulletin Board
located in the entrance of the City Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive on
March 23, 2017, at 4:00 p.m.
City Clerk
Mayor
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