HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/13/2018 - Study Session / Regular MeetingCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes
Study Session and Regular Meeting
March 13, 2018
I. ROLL CALL - 5:00 p.m.
Present: Council Member Brad Avery, Council Member Diane Dixon, Council Member Jeff
Herdman, Council Member Kevin Muldoon, Council Member Scott Peotter, Mayor Pro Tem
Will O'Neill, Mayor Duffy Duffield
II. CURRENT BUSINESS
SS1. Clarification of Items on the Consent Calendar - None
SS2. Presentation to the Newport Harbor High School Girls Water Polo Team for
Winning the CIF -SS Division 2 Championship
Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill congratulated the CIF Division 2 Champions and presented a
certificate to the water polo team. Principal Sean Boulton and Coach Brian Melstrom
discussed NHHS' championships, and the players' dedication and character.
SS3. Early Look at the Proposed FY18-19 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Council Member Herdman announced he has conflicts with the following projects
due to real property interests and left the dais when the projects were discussed:
Balboa Island Sound Monitoring Station, Marine Avenue Reconstruction, Balboa
Island Drainage Master Plan, Marine Avenue Drainage System Improvements, and
Balboa Island Water Main Replacement.
Council Member Muldoon announced he has conflicts with the following projects
due to real property interests and left the dais when the projects were discussed:
Annual Concrete Replacement Program and Annual Neighborhood Streets Slurry
Seal, and the following projects due to business interests and left the dais when the
projects were discussed: Southern California Edison Rule 20A Credit Purchase, any
Underground Utilities District, and Advanced Metering Infrastructure.
Council Member Dixon announced she has a conflict with the Bay Channel Main
Crossings Replacement project due to real property interests and left the dais when
the project was discussed.
Mayor Duffield announced he has conflicts with the following projects due to
business interests and left the dais when the projects were discussed: Harbor Port
Plan and Eelgrass Survey.
Public Works Director Webb utilized a PowerPoint presentation to discuss the City Council
goals for allocation of the CIP budget, listed the projects that may/will be carried forward as -
is; and highlighted the new projects under Facilities, Streets and Drainage, Transportation,
Water Quality and Environmental, Parks, Harbors and Beaches, Water, Wastewater, and
miscellaneous CIP budget categories and the various funding sources.
In response to Council questions, Public Works Director Webb, Deputy Public Works Director
Vukojevic, and City Manager Kiff discussed the Central Library lecture hall project, reported
that staff surveyed all City facilities to determine needs, explained the cost estimate for the
Lido Fire Station, discussed the Facilities Financial Plan (FFP), explained the evaluation of
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pavement throughout the City, highlighted meetings with Balboa Island committees to
discuss trees and bike rack projects, discussed the Lower Sunset View Park
Concept/Overcrossings project and noted it will be coming back to Council, reported the
Water Master Plan will also be coming back to Council, and indicated where Underground
Utilities Districts are located and confirmed that costs associated with these are paid by the
residents affected by them. Acting Municipal Operations Director Catron highlighted the
Advanced Metering Infrastructure project and Public Works Director Webb discussed
department coordination and the Water Fund.
Council Member Dixon requested a cost breakdown of the repairs/remodels/updates that
have occurred at the Police Department headquarters and that the first phase of the Junior
Lifeguard Headquarters be included in the budget to cover conceptual drawings, preliminary
design work, etc. She also commended staff on the landscape enhancements.
Without objection, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill requested that individuals wishing to speak about
the Junior Lifeguard Headquarters be allowed to speak at this time.
Graham Harvey, Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Foundation, requested Council include
the design phase in the 2018 budget, explained that doing so proves to donors that something
is moving forward, and discussed their efforts and community support. City Manager Kiff
indicated that the item can either be added to the budget checklist or Council could include
it when the budget is approved.
Hillary Simon expressed safety concerns with transients and the public using the same
restrooms that the 1,400 junior lifeguards use. She emphasized the need for a separate
headquarters and facilities.
Chris Seib expressed support for a new building with dedicated restrooms for the safety of
the the junior lifeguards and a better training facility. He noted how the program has touched
the community over the years.
Jon Jones, former lifeguard, noted the current facility has not changed in 30 years and
believed a new one should be built due to health reasons for the junior lifeguards.
Ashley Meyer, lifeguard instructor, expressed concern with the junior lifeguards using public
restrooms, noted the City's program is respected worldwide, and believed a new headquarters
is important to the future of the program.
Jake Janz, Ben Carlson Foundation, expressed hope that someone on Council will champion
this project and carry it through, and noted that the Ben Carlson Foundation supports the
project.
Joy Brenner expressed concern with her grandchildren in the program using public
restrooms. She recommended the NBJG Foundation also contact the junior lifeguards'
grandparents for funding support.
Catherine Dickerson commended the junior lifeguard program and expressed support for the
new headquarters.
Jim Mosher expressed hope that more public review will occur relative to the Lower Sunset
View Park Concept/Overcrossings project, noted the General Plan Implementation Program
indicates that all City and external agency CIP projects, along with any acquired property
by the City, need to go before the Planning Commission to determine conformity and
consistency with the General Plan.
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Council Member Dixon reiterated her request to include the first phase of the Junior
Lifeguard Headquarters in the budget. Council Member Herdman expressed support in
order to help the NBJG Foundation raise additional funds.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
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 - Council Chambers Conference Room
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code § 54957.6): 1 matter
Agency Designated Representatives: Dave Ki£f, City Manager, Carol Jacobs, Assistant City
Manager, Barbara Salvini, Human Resources Director, Brian P. Walter and Peter Brown; Labor
Negotiators.
Employee Organizations: Newport Beach Lifeguard Management Association (NBLMA);
Newport Beach City Employees Association (NBCEA); Newport Beach Firefighters Association
(NBFA); Newport Beach Fire Management Association (NBFMA); Newport Beach Police
Association (NBPA); Newport Beach Police Management Association (NBPMA); and Newport
Beach Professional and Technical Employee Association (NBPTEA).
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) (e)(2)): 9 matters
The Newport Beach Lifeguard Management Association (NBLMA), the Newport Beach Police
Management Association (NBPMA), the Newport Beach Police Association (NBPA), the Newport
Beach Firefighters Association (NBFA), the Laborers International Union of North America
Local 777 (as affiliated with and on behalf of the Newport Beach Professional and Technical
Employees Association (NBTEA) and Newport Beach City Employees Association (NBCEA)), on
behalf of the current and former members of said unions, as well as Vladimir Anderson and
Robert Salerno, in their individual capacities, are aware of the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit's decision in the case of Flores u. City of San Gabriel (9th Cir. 2016) 824
F.3d 890 which may result in litigation against the City of Newport Beach related to the
calculation and payment of overtime compensation.
V. RECESSED - 6:30 p.m.
VI. RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
VII. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Brad Avery, Council Member Diane Dixon, Council Member Jeff
Herdman, Council Member Kevin Muldoon, Council Member Scott Peotter, Mayor Pro Tem
Will O'Neill, Mayor Duffy Duffield
VIII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
IX. INVOCATION - Council Member Muldoon
X. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill
XI. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
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XII. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (NON -DISCUSSION ITEM)
Council Member Avery:
• Utilized a slide to discuss the Annual California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference
(CMANC) Advocacy Trip in Washington DC that he, Mayor Duffield and staff attended to
advocate for Harbor dredging
• Utilized a slide to announce the Newport Heights Neighborhood Meeting on March 14, 2018 to
discuss the school traffic study update
Council Member Peotter:
• Announced he attended the ACC -OC Annual Legislative Meeting in Sacramento with Council
Member Dixon and met with Assembly members and their staff to talk about the Port Plan
Council Member Dixon:
• Announced she spoke at the ACC -OC Annual Legislative Meeting regarding the City's pension
stabilization efforts
• Attended an ACC -OC Pension Forum on March 9, 2018, where CalPERS, City Managers and
Finance Directors were represented
• Participated in Dory Deli's Beach Clean-up on March 5, 2018
• Announced a Speak Up Newport meeting on March 14, 2018, to discuss crime prevention and
safety and a Finance Committee meeting on March 15, 2018
Council Member Herdman:
• Spoke at the Harbor View Homeowners Association's annual meeting
• Attended the lifeguard tryouts on March 3, 2018 with Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill and Council
Member Avery, the Airport Forum on March 5, 2018, and the Pension Forum on March 9, 2018
• Announced the kick-off of a public relations program to deter dog waste on Balboa Island's
boardwalk
Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill:
• Discussed the Witte Lecture series
• Last week, attended the lifeguard tryouts, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Mayors Forum, Orange County Animal Shelter ribbon cutting, Orange County Mayors Meeting
regarding homelessness, and Orange County Great Park Wildlife Corridor groundbreaking
• Announced the Corona del Mar High School Learning Research Center ribbon cutting on
March 14, 2018, Newport -Mesa Spirit Run on March 18, 2018, the Mayor's Egg Roll on
March 24, 2018, and the Special Olympics Unity Torch Walk on April 5, 2018
Mayor Duffield:
• Discussed the importance of attending the CMANC Advocacy Trip in Washington DC as it relates
to the City's dredging project
XIII. MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE ASKED TO BE PLACED ON A FUTURE
AGENDA
• Whether to express the City Council's support for SB 1394 (Newman, 2018) relating to
paid signature -gathering efforts (Peotter)
With only Council Member Peotter supporting the item, the item will not be brought back at a
future date.
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR - None
XV. CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES
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1. Minutes for the February 27, 2018 City Council Meeting [100-2018]
Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written, 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
3. Non-exclusive Commercial Solid Waste Franchises [42/100-2018]
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. 2018-2, An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Newport Beach, California, Granting Non-exclusive Solid Waste Franchises to
Provide Solid Waste Handling Services within the City of Newport Beach.
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
4. Non-exclusive Commercial Solid Waste Franchises [42/100-2018]
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;
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-12, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Declaring its Intention to Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Granting
Non-exclusive Solid Waste Franchises; and
c) Direct the City Clerk to publish Resolution No. 2018-12 within 15 days of its adoption.
5. Resolution No. 2018-13: Acceptance of Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Funding
from the California Department of Fish & Wildlife Office of Spill Prevention and
Response [38/100-2018] C-8278-1
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;
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-13, AResolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Accepting Grant Funds from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife,
Office of Spill Prevention and Response for Oil Spill Response Equipment; and
c) Approve Budget Amendment No. 18BA-031 recognizing $35,000.00 in grant revenue from
the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (13501-431385-18H12) and appropriating
$35,000.00 to Account No. 13501-980000-181112 (Oil Spill Response Equipment).
6. Resolution Specifying Uses for FY2018-19 RMRA Funding from the Road Repair and
Accountability Act of 2017 [100-2018]
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) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-14, AResolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Specifying Uses for the City's Apportionment of Fiscal Year 2018-19 Road
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funding from the Road Repair and Accountability
Act of 2017.
7. Resolution Certifying Funding Listed in the Federal Transportation Improvement
Program (FTIP) [100-2018]
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
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b) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-15, AResolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Certifying that the City of Newport Beach has the Resources to Fund the Projects
in the Federal Transportation Improvement Program for Federal Fiscal Years 2018119 -
2023124 and Affirming its Commitment to Implement All City Projects in the Program.
8. Pulled from the Consent Calendar
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
9. Facilities Carpet Replacement Project - Award of Contract No. 7222-1 (18F02) [381100-
20181
a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
to Section 15301 Class 1 (maintenance of existing facilities involving no expansion of an
existing use) of the CEQA Guidelines, because this project has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment;
b) Award Contract No. 7222-1 to Tandus for the total price of $239,826.42, and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Tandus under the terms of NJPA Contract
No. 121715-TFU; and
c) Establish a contingency of $23,983.58 (approximately 10 percent) to cover the cost of
unforeseen work not included in the original contract.
10. Storm Drain Repair/Rehabilitation Project - Award of Contract No. 8163-1 [381100-
20181
a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
to Section 15302(c) (replacement of existing facilities involving no expansion of capacity) of
the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the
environment;
b) Approve the project drawings and specifications;
c) Award Contract No. 8163-1 to Sancon for the total bid price of $626,975.00, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract; and
d) Establish $63,025.00 (approximately 10 percent), contingency amount to cover the cost of
unforeseen work not included in the original contract.
11. Professional Services Agreement with Moffatt & Nichol for Sea -Level Rise Assessment
of Public Trust Lands and Related Budget Amendment (C-8544-1) [381100-20181
Continue indefinitely.
12. Amendment No. Two to On -Call Professional Services Agreement with Mariner's Mile
Pet Clinic (C-6374) [381100-2018]
a) Determine 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 Amendment No. Two to the On -Call Professional Services Agreement with Everest's
Piaffe, Inc. (DBA Mariner's Mile Pet Clinic) of Newport Beach, California, and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
13. Police Department Renovation Project Furniture and Fixtures (C-7261-2) [381100-20181
a) Determine 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) Approve Budget Amendment No. 18BA-033 appropriating $440,396.23 in the Asset
Forfeiture Fund to Account No. 1050061-911039;
c) Waive the contract procurement requirements of City Council Policy F-14 and approve a sole
source procurement using National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA)
cooperative purchasing agreement No. P15 -150 -DT; and
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d) Approve a Purchase and Installation Agreement with CN School and Office Solutions, Inc.
(DBA Culver -Newlin) of Corona, California, for furniture and fixtures for a total cost of
$440,396.23, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
MISCELLANEOUS
14. Planning Commission Agenda for March 8, 2018 [100-2018]
Receive and file.
15. Budget Amendment to Accept a Check in the Amount of $23,459 from the California
State Library for Literacy Services (CLLS) and Appropriate Funds to the Library's
Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Maintenance and Operation Budget [100-2018]
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) Accept a check in the amount of $23,459 from the California State Library for Literacy
Services (CLLS) and approve Budget Amendment No. 18BA-029 to increase revenue
estimates by $23,459 in account 01060005-431070 (California Literacy Campaign) and
increase expenditures by the same amount in Division 01060604-711003 (Literacy Services).
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, seconded by Council Member Peotter, to approve the
Consent Calendar, except item removed (Item 8); and noting the continuance of Item 11.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Dixon, Council
Member Peotter, Council Member Avery, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, Mayor Duffield
XVI. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
S. Resolution No. 2018-16: Adoption of City Council Policy A-3 Prohibiting the Use of
Public Funds for Tax Measure Advocacy [100-2018]
Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill utilized a PowerPoint presentation to discuss case law, how cities and
consultants are interpreting the limited exemption, and listed the cities that have used
consultants for tax measure advocacy.
Regarding Council Policy A-3, Council Member Dixon explained why she is requesting "for or
against" be amended to "in favor of," and "public education" be amended to "public consulting."
Motion by Council Member Dixon. seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, to 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) adopt amended Resolution
No. 2018-16, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Adopting
City Council Policy A-3 Prohibiting the Use of Public Funds for Tax Measure Aduocacy.
Council Member Peotter suggested that this be made into a Charter Amendment since Council
Policies can be changed by future Councils.
Council Member Herdman expressed concern for the unintended consequences of the policy and
believed the City already has provisions for handling this.
Council Member Muldoon noted that the policy would only be an internal policy to guide Council
and would not override State law or free speech.
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Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill assured that the policy would not prohibit a Council Member from
sharing their personal views, staff from responding to questions, or the City from dealing with
emergencies.
Council Member Dixon believed more discussion is needed.
Substitute motion by Council Member Dixon. seconded by Council Member Herdman
to continue the item.
Unidentified speaker commended Council for being able to disagree respectfully.
Jim Mosher indicated he provided alternative language and believed governments are allowed
to spend money to prepare ballot measures and analyze impacts to the city, but agreed
governments should not be campaigning on any measure
Joy Brenner stated, if something came before Council that was imperative to public safety or
threatened the community, it is Council's responsibility to campaign and inform the public.
The substitute motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Dixon, Council Member Avery
Nays: Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Peotter, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, Mayor
Duffield
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Dixon, Council Member Peotter, Council
Member Avery, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, Mayor Duffield
Nays: Council Member Herdman
XVII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Rowan Trefz, National Campaign for Financial Literacy, displayed a slide to discuss the campaign,
discussed why financial literacy is important, and requested the City allow them to provide the free
financial workshops to the residents and post the workshops in the Navigator.
Jim Mosher discussed his comments from the last meeting regarding Council actions on Consent
Calendar items, and pointed out that the resolution for Item 8 was amended from what was
originally provided.
Unidentified speaker discussed a symposium she attended, provided handouts regarding Orange
County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas' campaign, discussed some of his contribution sources,
and requested voters not elect people supported by sober living companies.
Daniella Creese referenced AB 1594 and requested the City provide residential curbside organic
waste collection.
XVIII. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES - None
XIX. CURRENT BUSINESS
16. AB 2464 (Harper), Professional Services Agreement with Schmitz and Associates
(C-8545-1), Budget Amendment [381100-20181
Mayor Duffield recused himself due to business interests.
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Following a staff report by City Manager Mff and in response to Council questions, City Manager
Kiff noted that, for purposes of the Coastal Act, the Harbor needs to be declared a Port, and he
did not go out to bid.
Council Member Dixon noted she previously proposed forming a legislative policy committee to
vet legislative proposals like this.
Council Member Herdman expressed concern about how becoming a Port would affect the
Harbor.
Council Member Avery expressed concerns about the amount of the agreement and asked for
clarification on the scope of work by Schmitz and Associates.
Council Member Peotter explained the desire for the City to handle Harbor permits similar to
the City's Coastal Land Use Plan, discussed Schmitz and Associates' previous work for the City
on California Coastal Commission issues, and reported the City could only start developing the
Port Plan after the concept is approved by the legislation.
Council Member Muldoon agreed with the concept, but believed the item should go out to bid.
Motion by Council Member Muldoon, seconded by Council Member Herdman, to
continue the item until the results of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for both the legislative
and California Coastal Commission advocacy are brought back to Council.
Substitute motion by Council Member Peotter to 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; b) authorize the Mayor to send a letter to Assembly
Member Matthew Harper in support of AB 2464; c) authorize the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Schmitz and Associates, including work with Henschel
Government Affairs, in the amount of $16,000 per month for up to six months, with a not -to -
exceed amount of $120,000; and d) approve Budget Amendment No. 18BA-032 in the amount of
$120,000 from the General Plan Update CIP, 01201928-980000-18M12, to the City Council
Professional Services budget, 01005005-811008.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Discussion ensued relative to the timeline for the legislative process, Schmitz and Associates'
previous City contracts and work thus far without a current contract, Council Member Peotter's
discussions with Don Schmitz, the use of an RFQ, SB 2464 language, and how the bill allows the
City to submit a Port Plan to the California Coastal Commission.
Substitute motion by Council Member Dixon. seconded by Council Member Peotter to
a) form a Council ad hoc committee consisting of Council Member Dixon and Council Member
Peotter to work with staff on this issue; and b) allow Schmitz and Associates to be involved, but
conduct an RFQ for the legislative advocacy component.
Displaying slides, Jim Mosher expressed concerns relative to the contract, the contractor, and
turning the Harbor into a commercial port. He discussed how new port districts are formed and
believed the City needs a second opinion on a solution
Unidentified speaker expressed concerns with drug smuggling if the Harbor was turned into a
Port and asked if doing so changes security.
Luke Dru took issue with how this item was handled and changing the Harbor into a commercial
port.
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Council Member Muldoon emphasized that the City does not want to turn the Harbor into a
commercial port, but desires to have more local control relative to permits, dredging, and
environment issues.
The substitute motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Dixon, Council
Member Peotter, Council Member Avery
Nays: Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill
Recused: Mayor Duffield
XX.. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None
XXI. ADJOURNMENT - 8:36 p.m.
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 8, 2018, at 4:00 p.m.
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