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Home My WebLink About01 - MinutesApril 10, 2018 Agenda Item No. 1 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 27, 2018 I. ROLL CALL - 5:30 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 Teni Will O'Neill, Mayor Duffy Duffield II. PUBLIC COMMENTS Agency Designated Representatives: Dave Kiff, City Manager, Carol Jacobs, Assistant City Manager, Barbara Salvini, Human Resourccas Director `Brian P. Walter and Peter Brown; Labor Negotiators. Employee Organizations: Newport Beach l Lifeguard Management Association (NBLMA); Newport Beach City Employees Association (NBCEA); Newport Beach Firefighters Association (NBFA); Newport Beach.. Fire Managezx ent Association (NBFMA); Newport. Beach Police Association (NBPA);;Newport Bench 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 v. 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. C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION — INITIATION OF LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): 1 matter IV. RECESSED - 5:32 p.m. V. RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING Volume 63 - Page 468 City of Newport Beach Regular Meeting March 27, 2018 VI. 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 VII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT VIII. X. City Attorney Harp announced the City Council authorized the initiation of litigation with respect to Item III.C. Particulars will be disclosed upon inquiry once the action has commenced. He reported that Mayor Duffield and Council Members Herdman, Muldoon and Dixon voted in favor of the action. INVOCATION - Pastor Cindy William, Newport Center United Methodist PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Avery Mayor Duffield announced Item 12 will follow the Comments on Non -Agenda Items) and XII (City C Business. City Manager Kiff reported the April 10, 2018 a to his contract. PRESENTATION Presentation from Orange County Di Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) and Items XVI (Public .ts) will follow Current regarding an amendment Raekauekas Regarding Human District Attorney Rackauckas reported that h became aware of human trafficking a few years ago and formed the Human Trafficl"g TaskYorce.ju response, he stated the District. Attorney's Office changed the way they investigate and handle trafficking cases. To date, the District Attorney's Office has charged and convictedapproximately 26 people for trafficking. Senior Deputy District Attor11 ney Bracy. Schoenleben utilized a PowerPoint presentation to share statistics and charactexzstics ofttafticking victims. He reported on their victim -centered approach model which shared with, jurisdictions across the United States. He asked the public to support legislation, the police, and the District Attorney's Office in its efforts. Council Member Muldoon emphasized it was important to not allow the traffickers a place to sell their victims. In response to Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill's question, Mr. Schoenleben advised that the Newport. Beach Police Department has dedicated an officer to the task force, Newport. Beach is doing as well as other member cities of the task force, and is only limited by resources. Police Chief Lewis indicated traffickers prey on resort destinations and areas of affluence and urged the public to contact the Police Department, if they see anything suspicious. Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill reiterated the request for the public to contact the Police Department through 911 or its non -emergency phone number (949-644-3717). Grace Divine stated the crime of human trafficking is real and shared her story. She announced she has written a book about human trafficking and slavery and offered to assist the District Attorney's Office to raise awareness about human trafficking. Unknown speaker defined human trafficking and believed traffickers also attempt to pick up people from Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. She requested residents investigate campaign contributions before casting their votes. Volume 63 - Page 469 City of Newport Beach Regular Meeting March 27, 2018 Dennis Baker remarked that young boys are trafficked as well as girls. XI. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC XIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR Regarding Item 4 (Proposed Amendments to the Records Retention Schedule), Jim Mosher advised that the records retention schedule is privately copyrighted and suggested Council make more of an effort to make the document readily available to the public. XIV. CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES 1. Minutes for the March 13, 2018 City Council Meeting [100-20181 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. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION 3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-174 the Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe Act of 2018 [100-20181 a) Determine this action is exempt from the C'alifoxnia 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 Resolution No. 2018-17, A Resoludbii. of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Suppor•ti.ng the Redueirzg Crirne and Keeping California Safe Act of 2018. 4. Proposed Amendments to the Records Retention Schedule [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) Adopt Resolution.N... 2018-18, A Resolution of the City Council, of the City of Newport. Beach, California, Antendih i Certain Sections of the Records Reten.ti.on. Schedule and Auth.ori.::ing Destruction: of'Certain Records Accordingly. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS 5. Pulled from the Consent Calendar 6. Pulled from the Consent Calendar 7. Pulled from the Consent Calendar MISCELLANEOUS 8. Planning Commission Agenda for March 22, 2018 [100-20181 Receive and file. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, seconded by Council Member Peotter, to approve the Consent. Calendar, except the items removed (It.ems 5, 6 and7). Volume 63 - Page 470 City of Newport Beach Regular Meeting March 27, 2018 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 XV. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 7. On -Call Professional Services Agreements for Marine Engineering and Harbor Related Services [38/100-20181 Mayor Duffield recused himself due to business interests. In response to Council questions, Public Works Director Webb explained the reason for utilizing on-call contracts and recent projects completed through this method, reported the contracts with the three firms are for three years with a not. -to -exceed amount of $300,000 each, indicated some projects have been completed and some are coming up, and reported two of the contractors have worked with the City previously as the field of marine engineering pool is very small. this action is exempt from the California Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the in a physical change to the environment, Professional Services Agreements with And 2), and Noble Consultants, Inc. (C -8546v, each agreement. Each on-call agreement,, amount of $300,000 for each agreement's to Jim Mosher believed Co controls on the size of the can be expended for each large amount of money without imposing any Council set a limit on the amount of money that. The motion carried bv'the followina.roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Dixon, Council Member Pechter, Council Member Avery, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill Recused: Mayor Duffield 6. Balboa Peninsula Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Project — Award of Contract No. 7288-1 (Project 18T03) [38/100-20181 Council Member Avery and City Clerk Brown recused themselves due to property interests. In response to Council questions, Public Works Director Webb relayed work to be done as part of the pedestrian crossing project. Deputy Public Works Director Vukojevic indicated each location will require approximately three days to complete work. Public Works Director Webb advised that staff believes work can be completed in 40 days, the contract included a penalty as an incentive for work to be completed in the stated time, Phase 2 will likely begin in 2019, the life of a crosswalk depends on the amount of vehicle traffic but typically is many years, and funds remaining from other projects were allocated to this project. David Tanner requested staff investigate improvements to increase visibility at intersections in Newport Shores. George Schroeder believed the study was the most comprehensive the City has conducted. Volume 63 - Page 471 City of Newport Beach Regular Meeting March 27, 2018 Motion by Council Member Muldoon, seconded by Council Member Peotter' to a) find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301 Class 1 (c) (maintenance of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use); b) approve the project plans and specifications; c) award Contract No. 7288-1 to Excel for the total bid price of $386,307.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract; d) establish $39,000.00 (approximately 10 percent), contingency amount to cover the cost of unforeseen work not included in the original contract; and e) approve Budget Amendment No. 18BA-034 transferring $225,000.00 from Account No. 01201928-980000-17M12 (Slope Erosion Control/Enhancements) to Account No. 01201927-980000-18T03 (Traffic Signage, Striping, Marking and Crosswalks). The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Dixon, Council Member Peotter, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, Mayor Duffield Recused: Council Member Avery 5. Peninsula Park and Bayview Park Improveme (16P12) [38/100-2018] In response to Council questions, Public Works reviewed the bid protest and indicated the p members of the public cut across the area, l details of the project and the need for improve] of Contract No. 7226-2 reported the City Attorney's Office 1 stairway followed a trail where Works Director Vukojevic shared Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, seconded by'Council Member Herdman, to a) find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 (in -fill development projecaa) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because Jtz has nd potential to have a significant effect on the environment; b) approve the project plans and specifications; c) award Contract No. 7226-2 to S & H Civilworks for the base bid amount of $234,060.00fnr Peninsula Park, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the... bontraet; and d) establish a contingency of $23,400 (approximately 10% of total bid) to covert- cost of unforeseen work not included in the original contract. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Memb rMerdman, Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Dixon, Council Member Peotter, Council Member Avery, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, Mayor Duffield XIX. CURRENT BUSINESS 12. AB 2464 (Harper), Professional Services Agreement with Schmitz and Associates (C-8545-1), Budget Amendment [38/100-2018] Mayor Duffield recused himself due to business interests. City Manager Kiff provided the staff report, explained the bill grants permission for the City to file a Port. Master Plan, advised the next steps staff will take to prepare and present the plan to the California Coastal Commission for approval, and indicated staff has resolved questions associated with the bill. Council Member Dixon explained the legislative process the bill can take, discussed the expected timeline, and stated Council can revisit the strategy if the bill dies during the legislative session. Volume 63 - Page 472 City of Newport Beach Regular Meeting March 27, 2018 Don Schmitz, Schmitz and Associates, explained the purpose of the bill is to amend the Coastal Act to include "Port of Newport. Beach," the Act enumerates the ports, and Newport. Beach needs to be on the list so the City can process permits. He advised that another option is a public works plan, but indicated he is concerned with its limitations. Council Member Herdman requested an accurate assessment of the Coastal Commission's attitude toward the City moving forward with the bill, emphasized there is no intention to turn the Harbor into a commercial harbor, explained the goal of gaining local control, and indicated he does not wish to harm the positive relationship the City has with the Coastal Commission. In response to Council Member Herdman's questions, Mr. Schmitz reported he will work with Coastal Commissioners and their staff, explained the process and importance of the Act and confirmed the plan will not. convert Newport, Harbor to a commercial port. Following comments by Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, City Attorney Harp suggested Council indicate that today's vote supersedes the vote taken at the previous meeting, the letter to Assembly Member Harper be signed by Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill ,since Mayor Duffield has a conflictof interest, and the Assembly Bill number be corrected. Mr. Schmitz advised half the expenses will be rel half will be associated to work with Assembly Me City Manager Kiff reported he could cancel Mr opposes the bill. Jim Mosher questioned whether the City support a harbor master plan rather the Mr. Schmitz's contract. the Coastal Commission and mony before the committees. t if the Coastal Commission Port. District, believed the public would Plan, and enumerated his issues with David Tanner posted questa s relative to`drafting a Port Master Plan, opposition, and potential litigation. Unknown speaker c0.ncurred with Council Member Herdman's and Mr. Mosher's comments, believing this would be an opportlty for corruption. Joy Brenner expressed the opinion the public had not been given sufficient information for her to know if she should sunoort a Port Master Plan. Nancy Skinner believed the general concept was good, but expressed concerns about land use and the need to designate a port.. Dorothy Kraus supported many of the previous comments and wanted to know the cost benefit of this action. Dennis Baker believed the Port. Master Plan was an excuse to ignore a General Plan update. Tom Shopmiller believed the plan would not, provide a return on investment and urged Council not to proceed. Mike Glenn indicated the Port. Master Plan would benefit him and residents on the water, and believed they should be the ones to pay for it, not the entire City. City Manager Kiff reported it would take years and a lot of public input to develop the Port, Master Plan and confirmed it would be subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Volume 63 - Page 473 City of Newport Beach Regular Meeting March 27, 2018 Mr. Schmitz explained the need to proceed at this time, indicated the Port. Master Plan affects area from the water's edge outward, reported the Coastal Act does not provide a document called a harbor master plan, believed it would be difficult for the City to create a harbor master plan, reiterated that. a Port Master Plan requires Coastal Commission approval, and noted the City would need to create a body to implement: the Port Master Plan. Council Member Muldoon expressed support for legislation that supported local control and agreed with conducting a General Plan update. Council Member Herdman expressed his desire to increase transparency with the public to allay concerns. He supported retaining Mr. Schmitz to provide information and to answer questions for Council. Council Member Avery agreed with the idea of more local control, this would be a long process, and the City needs to demonstrate the cost benefit and risks of having a Port Master Plan. Council Member Peotter believed the Port Master Plan process will be similar to the General Plan process and stressed that the General Plan needs to be completed by preparing a Port Master Plan. Motion by Council Member Herdman. seconded by: Council Member Dixon, 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 envi3rolnment, directly or indirectly; b) authorize the Mavor Pro Tem to send a letter to Assembly Member Matthew Iarper in support of AB 1196 or a similar Harper bill; c) authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement. with Schmitz and Associates, including work with Henschel Government Affairs, with a not -to -exceed amount. of $120,000; d) identify Council Member Dixon and Council Member Peotter as the contacts to work with staff and Mr.. Schmitz and Mr. Henschel on this issue as it progresses forward; e) approve Budget Amendment 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; and 0 conArm that this action supersedes the action taken at. the March 13, 2018 City Council meeting. 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 Nays: Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill Recused: Mayor Duffield XVII. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES Council Member Avery: • Attended the opening of a 12 -unit apartment complex in Newport Shores, The Cove Apartments, and the annual luncheon of the Newport Harbor High School Mentor Program Council Member Dixon: • Attended the opening of The Cove Apartments • Spoke at the Orange Coast College Global Leadership Forum • Encouraged the public to apply for Board and Commission seats Council Member Herdman: • Attended the ribbon cutting for the Corona del Mar High School Learning Center, along with Mayor Duffield, the Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs meeting, and the Santa Ana Flood Protection Committee meeting Volume 63 - Page 474 City of Newport Beach Regular Meeting March 27, 2018 • Met with representatives from Airfair, Airport Working Group, and Citizens Against. Airport Noise and Pollution Council Member Muldoon: • Attended the opening of The Cove Apartments and thanked all U.S. Veterans for their service and commended City staff on the project Mayor Duffield: • Attended the Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee meeting and highlighted their purpose. Public Works Director Webb added that Mayor Duffield was instrumental in obtaining support from the committee for submitting a letter to the federal government regarding dredging XVIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. Non -Exclusive Commercial Solid Waste Franchises [42/100-2018] Municipal Operations Director Pisani provided a staff Mayor Duffield opened the public hearing. Hi public hearing. a) determine this action is exempt from the pursuant. to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)( not result in a physical change to the e0Yiz'� reading, direct the City Clerk to read by title on of the City Council of the City of Neu-por(Be Waste Franchise to Provide Solid Waste Handl pass to second reading on April 10' .2018. The motion carried by the testimony, he closed the rxaded by Council Member Herdman, to ,`aliform€ Environmental Quality Act. (CEQA) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will anent, directly or indirectly; and b) waive full ntroduee Ordinance No. 2018-3, An Ordinance K California, Granting a. Non-Exclusiue Solid Services wi.th.in. the City of Newport Beach., and Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Dixon, Council Member. Peotter, Council Member Avery, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, Mayor Duffield 10. Public Hearing for 2015 Amended Urban Water Management Plan [100-2018] In response to Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill's question, Acting Municipal Operations Director Cat.ron reported staff obtained preapproval for the revisions. Mayor Duffield opened the public hearing. Jim Mosher believed a review of this by the Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee would have been useful and could have elicited public comment for incorporation into the plan. Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Duffield closed the public hearing. Council Member Dixon left the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Motion by Council Member Muldoon, seconded by Council Member Herdman, to a) determine that 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 153 78) 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; and b) direct staff to include any comments from the City Council or the public, and return the item to the April 10, 2018 City Council meeting for adoption. Volume 63 - Page 475 City of Newport Beach Regular Meeting March 27, 2018 The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Peott.er, Council Member Avery, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, Mayor Duffield Absent: Council Member Dixon XIX. CURRENT BUSINESS 11. General Plan and Housing Element Annual Status Report (PA2007-195) [100-20181 Community Development Director Jurjis provided the staff report. In response to Council questions, Community Development Director Jurjis advised that the General Plan needs updating, but it has been fully implemented. Deputy Community Development. Director Campbell explained the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), and indicated the information needed and steps City staff takes to update the General Plan and a variety of other plans. He stated RHNA should be adopted in the fall of 2020. Dennis Baker expressed concern about the Planning Commission discussion of this report. Susan Skinner encouraged Council to proceed with the. General Plan update, believing there are plenty of housing units available to fulfill RHNA re4uiz ements'. Dorothy Kraus asked if the public would have access to' staff discussions about RHNA and read concerns expressed by Stop Polluting Our Newport (SPON) regarding the report. Community Development Director Jurjis e*1 ainedlitho systems utilized to track applications and indicated the tables cannot be amended until the General Plan is amended. David Tanner asked if staff will determine the effect of accessory dwelling units on the RHNA affordable housing count. Deputy;Community Development Director Campbell indicated staff posed the same question to the Soudi n California Association of Governments (SLAG). Jim Mosher expressed the opinion that updating the General Plan every ten years was inconsistent with the General Plan and the Implementation Program, believed the Implementation Program Should be updated annually, and the report does not state whether the City's General Plan isonsit.ent with the recently updated General Plan Guidelines. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, seconded by Council Member Muldoon, to a) find the preparation, review and submission of the 2017 General Plan Status Report not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as the actions are not a project as defined by Section 15378(b)(2) of the Public Resources Code; and b) authorize the submittal of the 2017 General Plan Status Report to the California Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development. (HCD) continue the item until the results of a Request for Qualifications (R.FQ) for both the legislative and California Coastal Commission advocacy are brought back to Council. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Peotter, Council Member Avery, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, Mayor Duffield Absent: Council Member Dixon XVI. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS Joy Brenner believed the public was upset because pressure was put. on City Manager Kiff to resign and stressed the public's respect. for City Manager Kiff. Volume 63 - Page 476 City of Newport Beach Regular Meeting March 27, 2018 Susan Skinner expressed her appreciation for City Manager Kiff7s service to the City. Lynn Swain expressed shock that a group of Council Members negotiated City Manager Kiffs early retirement and demanded an investigation of those actions. Michael Henn was discouraged by some of the Council Members' disrespectful actions in relation to City Manager Kiff, who had served the City well for 20 years. James Turner thanked City Manager Kiff for his 20 years of work with the City and inquired about the City's handling of the Sanctuary State designation. Allan Beek wanted to ensure that Council knew of the public's fierce loyalty to City Manager Kiff. Susan Riddle wished City Manager Kiff well, but relayed her disappointment, about City Manager Kiffs actions regarding a dock lease issue she is involved with. Suzanne Gauntlett read a letter from the Newport -Mesa Unified School District Board of Education regarding City Manager Kiff. She thanked City Manager Kiff fox his work with the community and families. Elizabeth Stahr reported on City Manager Kiffs support of the Newport Beach Public Library and requested Council continue his employment. affecting the City and suggested City Manager Kiff. conducted meetings in violation of the Brown Act, 'ounty's finest public servants, and expressed the ailing. , City Manager Kiff indicated that meetings to which Council Member Muldoon .C.R6ed the press was given and printed inaccurate information. ......................... Tom Johnson, Stu News Newport, reported his column used direct quotes from Council Members. Unknown speaker shared City Manager Kiffs efforts to assist the Nautical Museum and believed he worked for the residents of the City. Evelyn Hart requested Council Members provide the public with an explanation. Unknown speaker believed City Manager Kiff served the community above and beyond expectations. Max Johnson advised that Council Member actions discouraged his interest in public service and stated that he has the utmost respect for City Manager Kiff. Nancy Alston appreciated working with City Manager Kiff on airplane issues and expressed concern with the current Council choosing the next. City Manager. Nancy Skinner praised City Manager Kiffs work with the City. David Tanner reiterated the request for the City Council to provide an explanation. Volume 63 - Page 477 City of Newport Beach Regular Meeting March 27, 2018 XII. m /om Ruth Kobayashi indicated the Corona del Mar High School administration will work with the community to heal and encouraged Council to become engaged. Karen Carlson believed City Manager Kiff represented integrity, stated the community's perception was he was being forced to retire, and requested that those involved provide an explanation. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (NON -DISCUSSION ITEM) Council Member Peotter: • Requested a future agenda to discuss a resolution in support: of Attorney General Session's lawsuit against. the State (Senate Bill 54 — California Values Act.) Council Member Herdman: • Announced he was not aware of any effort to oust. the City Manager or to negotiate his exit. Council Member Muldoon: • Announced he was not in any meeting regarding City Ma Kiff confirmed the statement) • Requested an agenda item at the next meeting regarding,, Bill 54 — California Values Act) Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill: • Attended the closing of the Corona del Mar Apartments, the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast,; luncheon, the Newport Coast. Elementary S;", • Spoke to a troop of Boy Scouts • Announced the Police Appreciation Break£as Art Show is planned for March <'31, 2018, th April 5, 2018, and the Newport Bench track:4 Mayor Duffield: • Attended the The agenda was posted on tI located in the entrance of March 22, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. Leilani I. Brown City Clerk Kiffs retirement (City Manager for the Federal lawsuit (Senate ire Station, the opening of The Cove Harbor High School Mentor Program Expo, and the Mayor's Egg Race :scheduled for March 29, 2018, the Crystal Cove iecial Olympics torch ceremony is scheduled for field championship will be held on April 6, 2018. e City's website and on the City hall electronic bulletin board the City Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive on Volume 63 - Page 478 Duffy Duffield Mayor