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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/24/2018 - Study Session / Regular MeetingCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Minutes Study Session and Regular Meeting April 24, 2018 I. ROLL CALL - 3:30 p.m. Present: Council Member Brad Avery, Council Member Diane Dixon, Council Member Jefl Herdman, Council Member Kevin Muldoon, Council Member Scott Peotter, Mayor Pro Tem Will O'Neill, Mayor Duffy Duffield II. CURRENT BUSINESS SSI. Clarification of Items on the Consent Calendar - None SS2. Ideas for Minimizing Construction -Related Parking Impacts in our Neighborhoods Mayor Duffield discussed issues with construction that occurred in his community and current issues he observed near the Corona del Mar Fire Station and library. Community Development Director Jurjis utilized a PowerPoint presentation to display and discuss active development projects, impacts due to trucks, vehicles and trash dumpsters on residential streets, and how construction increased sale prices, property values, and property tax revenue over the last six years. He noted solutions may include limiting various construction on Saturdays, increasing education and enforcement, requiring signage with contact information on job sites that require fencing, increasing parking fines, implementing a maximum time limit on construction projects, and reviewing the age of long term, ongoing active permits. In response to Council questions, Community Development Director Jurjis indicated he would need to speak with the City Attorney's Office to determine if fines can be increased just for construction -related vehicles, is unsure when fines were last increased, confirmed the City does not currently require signage at fenced job sites, language would need to be developed relative to project time limits on grandfathered projects, Council would determine if the time limits would only be for residential projects, and only 20% to 25% of the construction projects require fencing. Council Member Avery expressed concern with too much regulation; however, supported looking into when the City last raised parking fine amounts, requiring signs at projects with fencing, and limiting various construction on Saturdays. Council Member Dixon discussed construction in her neighborhood, believed some construction crews purposely ignore street sweeping schedules, red zone regulations, litter laws, and parking restrictions, and supported requiring signs, allowing work on Saturdays if it is quiet, i.e. electrical work, and implementing a time limit on construction projects. She emphasized the need to enforce current regulations. Council Member Peotter discussed concrete work in conjunction with street sweeping days, expressed concern when there are several projects on the same block, and supported having the building inspectors use progressive checklists and the need for a parking plan to assist with relieving the impacts on neighborhoods. Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill suggested limiting the sign program and parking requirements to public streets, agreed that the City needs to enforce its current regulations, and questioned if implementing a special contractor parking permit in certain areas requires a Coastal Development Permit. Volume 63 - Page 490 City of Newport Beach Study Session and Regular Meeting April 24, 2018 City Attorney Harp noted that the City could ask the Coastal Commission their thoughts on this. Council Member Peotter thought of this as part of the parking plan provided in the permit. Council Member Herdman noted that Balboa Island is heavily impacted by construction which causes parking issues, and expressed support for implementing a construction timeline, limiting various construction on Saturdays, using signs, and enforcing current regulations. He suggested requiring the contractors to use designated staging areas. Mayor Duffield requested that staff reach out to Emerald Bay to see how they handled their construction during its rebuilding period, supported implementing construction project time limits, and agreed with prohibiting construction on Saturdays. W. R. Dildine highlighted his background, expressed concern with contractors that do not display their company names on their vehicles, asked if all subcontractors have business licenses, and encouraged using the Contractors State License Board complaint Form rather than implementing more regulations. Terry Jansen discussed construction on Balboa Island, supported the use of staging areas, encouraged more code enforcement, and suggested limiting the number of major projects on a street at one time, especially on Balboa Island. Jim Mosher asked if there is a difference in time limits if construction is stopped, never begins, or has a lapse in construction, should Council review the policy for projects that request extensions from the Building Division, and if the Balboa Theater was included in the count of long standing permits. Community Development Director Jurjis confirmed that the contractor is required to submit a subcontractor list that is reviewed by the Revenue Division to ensure the companies have business licenses in order to receive an occupancy permit. He noted Balboa Theater was not counted in the list of permits, the property owners are required to renew their permits every six months and show evidence of construction, and extensions can be requested. SS3. Presentation: Newport Beach Sister City Association — an Introduction of Visiting Students from Antibes, France Library Services Director Hetherton, Cherri Penne Myers, Sister City Association, and English Teacher Anthony Daoudi discussed the program, the City's history with Antibes, and highlighted the activities they will be participating in while visiting. Emmanuelle Vincendeau presented the Mayor with a token of Antibes' friendship with Newport Beach, and Mayor Duffield presented small mementos of the City to the Antibes and American host students. Council Member Dixon reported she visited Antibes for the 30th anniversary of their relationship with the City, commended the Sister City Association, and welcomed the students. Council Member Herdman welcomed the students and reported on his experience when he was a foreign exchange student. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim Mosher believed Council was going to be considering city manager candidates during Closed Session, but thanked City Attorney Harp for clarifying that was not happening. He expressed his opinion that the executive search firm proposals should be discussed during the regular meeting. Volume 63 - Page 491 City of Newport Beach Study Session and Regular Meeting April 24, 2018 Anita Brown, Citizens Against Airport Noise and Pollution (CAANP), provided a letter that expressed concern with replacing City Manager Kiff with an interim city manager, pointed out the City will be meeting with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and government representatives in Washington DC starting tomorrow to discuss airport issues, and believed now is a crucial time for the City due to airport issues and recommended City Manager Kiff remain on staff for as long as possible. City Attorney Harp announced that Closed Session has been cancelled. IV. CLOSED SESSION - Cancelled A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Government Code § 54957(b)(1)): 1 matter Title: Initiation of Recruitment Process for New City Manager V. RECESSED - 4:38 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 Peotter X. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Avery Mayor Duffield announced that Council Members Dixon, Muldoon and Herdman were flying to Washington DC to meet with the FAA and, without objection, proposed considering Items 9, 10 and 11 out of order. XIX CURRENT BUSINESS 11. Selection of an Executive Search Firm to Assist in the Recruitment of a New City Manager (C-8550-1) [381100-20181 City Clerk Brown provided a brief background, reported she contacted nine executive search firms, and received three proposals that were provided in the staff report. Motion by Council Member Dixon. seconded by Council Member Herdman, to table the item to the next meeting in order for the City Council to interview the executive search firms, conduct a more formal Request for Proposal (RFP), and possibly receive more responses. Denys Oberman expressed support for the motion and stated she wanted to know more about the job specifications and criteria. Susan Skinner took issue with a majority of Council, discussed Mark Denny's background and rumors about who might be the interim city manager, highlighted City Manager Kiffs contract if an interim city manager is named, and took issue with the Closed Session item that was supposed to occur and how the executive search firm process is being handled. Volume 63 - Page 492 City of Newport Beach Study Session and Regular Meeting April 24, 2018 Nancy Skinner believed the entire City Council should conduct the executive search firm interviews and supported continuing the item to the next meeting. Jim Mosher recommended directing the City Clerk to seek advice from the City Manager and Human Resources Department relative to the process, suggested conducting a more formal Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and discussed past recruitments. Sue Dvorak, Citizens Against Airport Noise and Pollution, (CAANP), expressed the importance of having City Manager Kiff remain in his position during airport issue discussions and requested that CAANP, Air Fair and the Airport Working Group (AWG) be included in the recruitment process. Ed Romeo discussed his background and took issue with City Manager Kiff leaving the City early. The motion failed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Dixon, Council Member Avery Noes: Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Peotter, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, Mayor Duffield Substitute motion by Council Member Peotter to conduct the executive search firm selection process similar to how commissioners are selected, appoint a Council ad hoc committee to negotiate the contract, but enter into contract with the second choice if a contract cannot be agreed upon, and return to Council in two weeks to approve the contract. The substitute motion died for lack of a second. Council Member Dixon believed Council should amend the current job description, then issue an RFP or RFQ to executive search firms, and have departments assist the City Clerk, as needed. Motion by Council Member Dixon, seconded by Council Member Herdman, to direct the City Clerk to continue the search for the executive search firm and have departments assist her, as needed, issue an RFP, begin the recruitment process, and begin the public engagement process in parallel with the recruitment process. Substitute motion by Council Member Muldoon, 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; b) direct the Human Resources Department and any other department to assist the City Clerk, as needed; and c) select Roberts Consulting Group Inc. to assist with the recruitment of a new City Manager, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement. Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill noted that all the proposals contemplated using the same steps mentioned by Council Member Dixon and provided a timeline, but they would be involved in every step of the process. He also pointed out that the three proposals were very similar in their approaches. He emphasized that Council expects the executive search firm that is chosen to conduct public engagement. The substitute motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Peotter, Council Member Avery, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, Mayor Duffield Noes: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Dixon Volume 63 - Page 493 City of Newport Beach Study Session and Regular Meeting April 24, 2018 10. AB 1196 (Harper) and Contract with Don Schmitz and Associates (C-8545-1) [38/100- 2018] Mayor Duffield recused himself on this item due to business interests. City Manager Kiff provided the staff report, highlighted the March 27, 2018 Coastal Commission vote, and reviewed the recommendations. Don Schmitz, Schmitz and Associates, utilized a PowerPoint presentation, believing a Port Master Plan (PMP) for the City could be different than what the slide is depicting and Public Works Plans are ill defined in the Coastal Act. He discussed the ability to appeal, how the City perceived the PMP to be, differences between PMPs and Public Works Plans, how the Coastal Commission would need to move forward if the legislation prevailed, and described the limits of a Master Coastal Development Permit. Sean Henschel, Henschel Government Affairs, reported on the status of AB 1196 and his meetings with senators and assembly members, noted the bill has bi-partisan authors, and indicated AB 1196 will be heard by the Senate Committee on Natural Resources on June 12, 2018. In response to Council questions, Mr. Henschel confirmed that he would be working on garnering more support for AB 1196 until the committee meeting, suggested offering amendments to the bill to address Coastal Commission concerns, if Council chose to move forward, reported AB 1196 is considered a fiscal bill, and highlighted the timeline for possibly returning back to the assembly. He explained his strategy for obtaining more support by discussing local control, good government, and the possibility of saving the State money. Mr. Schmitz reported on what occurred before and at the March 27, 2018 Coastal Commission meeting, adding they were concerned with maintaining their .authority and jurisdiction, and setting precedence, but amendments can be made to AB 1196 to address their concerns. He confirmed that the Coastal Act has been amended, even in the last couple of years, and the amendments handle geographic carve -outs. He noted the City already processes some of the harbor permits and explained how AB 1196 could create and sustain jobs in the harbor to conduct maintenance and improvements. He believed the City still has a good relationship with the Coastal Commission and listed City projects that have been approved by the Coastal Commission over the years. Council Member Herdman left the meeting at 7.45 p.m. Council Member Dixon believed there is merit in having a PMP due to local control and savings, but expressed concern with potentially harming the City's ongoing relationship with the Coastal Commission by proceeding with legislative action. She also believed there are too many unknowns at this time. Council Member Muldoon requested and received clarification from Mr. Schmitz that there will be a better understanding of the likelihood for success after the June 12, 2018 committee meeting and expressed concern about delaying this for a session since representation may change after the election and their dispositions are unknown. In response to Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill's questions, Public Works Director Webb indicated there are some unknowns and that he is unsure if a Public Works Plan would accomplish the goal of assisting residents with the process as this may be a case-by-case discussion. City Manager Kiff noted the City would know specifics with a PMP since it would be included in the Coastal Act, unlike a Public Works Plan. However, a Public Works Plan can be mirrored with a Master Coastal Development Permit for private docks, but that involves two efforts, no change in legislation, and not as much local control as a PMP. Volume 63 - Page 494 City of Newport Beach Study Session and Regular Meeting April 24, 2018 Council Member Peotter indicated the City has been trying to come up with a permitting process system for the tidelands which have been entrusted to the City by the State. He indicated he requested the Coastal Commission delay their vote until AB 1196 could be amended to meet their concerns, but they declined. He noted that some City endeavors take a long time to be approved by the Coastal Commission. He suggested moving forward until after the June 12, 2018 committee meeting and, if it fails, possibly move forward with a Public Works Plan. 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; and b) direct the City Manager to discuss with Mr. Schmitz and Mr. Henschel one or more other alternatives to amend AB 1196 and continue advocating for the bill through the bill's first policy committee hearing in the State Senate. The motion died for lack of a second. Jim Mosher recommended the City end its advocacy for AB 1196 along with its contract with Schmitz and Associates. He took issue with Mr. Schmitz indicating at a previous meeting that this would be supported by Coastal Commission staff, the City was not made aware that the Coastal Commission's legislative lobbyist, Sarah Christie, contacted Assemblyman Harper's office and Mr. Henschel to inform them the Coastal Commission could not support AB 1196, and that the matrix was only made available right before the meeting. Dave Tanner requested Council move forward, noting he feels more confident with the project after hearing Mr. Schmitz speak about this at a Chamber of Commerce meeting and believed time is needed to receive more consensus from legislators and the Coastal Commission. He agreed that obtaining this may take some time, but reminded Council it would save the Coastal Commission money and staff time, and would transfer the decision making authority to the City. Denys Oberman questioned the cost associated with a PMP, requested clarity on the options, expressed concern with over -developing the harbor, and discussed how to approach the Coastal Commission. Unidentified speaker believed this is not good governance and expressed concern about receiving campaign contributions from the Disney Corporation. Susan Skinner believed Council has its answer if it considers the Coastal Commission's vote and discussions with Ms. Christie, asked what the City cannot do without a PMP, and encouraged Council to find an alternate method to achieve local control. Joy Brenner agreed that the system is onerous for dock owners to conduct repairs, believed the City needs to find how to collaboratively work with the Coastal Commission and other groups to help citizens through the process, expressed concern the City is spending money on endeavors that are not supported by the community, and encouraged Council to receive more public input. Peggy Palmer believed citizens do not support AB 1196 and expressed concern it is connected with Mariners Mile. In response to public comments, Mr. Schmitz reported that, at the request of City staff, he and City staff met with Coastal Commission staff about how the City could achieve the greatest amount of autonomy as it relates to the harbor without going into any details about the method, which they expressed support. He indicated that a PMP is only for port -related facilities and would not allow the City to change harbor densities or land use designations, similar to the Local Coastal Program. Further, other than speaking at the June 12, 2018 committee meeting and acting in an advisory capacity, he will not be involved in the effort moving forward or collecting any future compensation. City Manager Mff added that Mr. Schmitz and Mr. Henschel have been very candid with the City about the likelihood of success and the hurdles facing this Volume 63 - Page 495 City of Newport Beach Study Session and Regular Meeting April 24, 2018 endeavor. He indicated that he created the matrix and it was modeled after the Port of Los Angeles' PMP. 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; b) direct the City Manager to provide the required notice to Mr. Schmitz to terminate the advocacy agreement for AB 1196 and to contact Assembly Member Harper's Office that the City no longer intends to pursue AB 1196, and to report back at a future date with alternatives to a Port Master Plan for Newport Harbor that may achieve similar general goals, including a Public Works Plan or a Master CDP for various in -Harbor activities and projects; and c) conduct a study session to engage the community and see what can be designed that would be approved by the Coastal Commission. Council Member Muldoon noted that residents were concerned that a PMP was a means to have more development, but City Manager Kiff confirmed that the process is very similar to how the Local Coastal Program is handled, which was approved by the Coastal Commission. Council Member Avery hoped that this would be successful, but expressed support for the motion. Council Member Peotter believed the money that has already been spent has not gone to waste because the Coastal Commission is now willing to discuss options that will be to the City's benefit, expressed concern about the condition of some docks in the harbor, and believed the cost to move forward for two months would be minimal. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Dixon, , Council Member Avery, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill Noes: Council Member Peotter Absent: Council Member Herdman Recused: Mayor Duffield 9. Appointment to the Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Management Committee [241100- 20181 City Clerk Brown provided the staff report, read the ballot votes as follows, and announced Richard McNeil as the new committee member: Michelle Giron — Dixon Richard McNeil — Muldoon, Peotter, Avery, O'Neill, Duffield XI. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC XII. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (NON -DISCUSSION ITEM) Council Member Peotter: • Attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Corona del Mar Fire Station and library on April 24, 2018, and discussed the project Council Member Dixon: • Reported the Lido House Hotel opened April 18, 2018, and the Women in Newport Networking (WiNN) Forum was held on April 23, 2018 • Announced the upcoming Annual Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race and the Newport Beach Film Festival • Encouraged viewing the Friends of the Newport Beach Animal Shelter's (FONBAS) video on fonbas.org Volume 63 - Page 496 City of Newport Beach Study Session and Regular Meeting April 24, 2015 • Discussed Study Break, anew City program geared toward high school students that will be held at the OASIS Senior Center and Marina Park on Wednesdays for the next two months Council Member Muldoon: • Announced that he and his wife are expecting a child at the end of October Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill: • Attended the Sailing Club of OASIS opening day and the Corona del Mar Fire Station and library groundbreaking • Announced the OASIS volunteer recognition ceremony and Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce scholarship awards dinner will be held on April 25, 2018, the Newport Beach Film Festival begins April 26, 2018, and Movies in the Park will be held on May 4, 2018 at Mariners Park • Encouraged everyone to attend the Special Olympics and recreation's basketball competition on April 28, 2018, at the Newport Coast Community Center Council Member Dixon left the meeting at 8.45 p.m. XIII. MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE ASKED TO BE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA • Consideration of changes to Council Policy A-1 (City Council) relating to methods by which agenda items are placed on the Council Agenda (Dixon) The item was continued to the May 8, 2018 City Council meeting. XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR In response to Jim Mosher's question regarding Item 3 (Notice of Completion of the MacArthur Boulevard Slope Landscaping Project), Public Works Director Webb confirmed that the project was on City -owned property. XV. CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES 1. Minutes for the April 10, 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. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS 3. MacArthur Boulevard Slope Landscaping Project - Notice of Completion Contract No. 8176-1 (15L01) [38/100-2018] a) Accept the completed work and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project. On October 10, 2017, the project was found to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332; 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. 4. Slurry Seal Program- Award of Contract No. 7169-1 (181104) [38/100-20181 a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302(c) Class 2, (reconstruction of existing facility involving negligible or no Volume 63 - Page 497 City of Newport Beach Study Session and Regular Meeting April 24, 2018 expansion of capacity) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; b) Approve the project specifications; c) Award Contract No. 7169-1 to American Asphalt South, Inc. for the total bid amount of $770,400.00 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract; d) Establish a contingency of $77,000.00 (approximately 10% of total bid) to cover the cost of unforeseen work not included in the original contract; and e) Approve Budget Amendment No. 18BA-035 appropriating $260,000.00 from the General Fund Capital Projects unappropriated fund balance (cost savings from completed CIP projects) to Account No. 01201927-980000-18R04. Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill recused himself on Item 4 due to property interests. 5. West Coast Highway Landscape Improvements Phase I - Award of Contract No. 7189- 1 (181,11) [381100-2018] a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Class 2 Section 15301 (c) (minor alterations of existing public facilities involving negligible expansion of capacity) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it will not negatively impact the environment; b) Approve the project plans and specifications; c) Award Contract No. 7189-1 to All American Asphalt for the bid amount of $604,284.50 for West Coast Highway Landscape Improvements Phase I, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract; and d) Establish a contingency of $60,500.00 (approximately 10% of total bid) to cover the cost of unforeseen work not included in the original contract. Council Member Muldoon recused himself on Item 5 due to business interests. 6. Approval and Award of Agreement to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Sidewalk Grinding Services(C-8547-1)[381100-2018] 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) Approve the agreement with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for sidewalk grinding services for a five-year term with a total not -to -exceed amount of $375,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement. 7. Agreement for Refuse Container Collection Services with Roberts Waste & Recycling, Inc. (C-8548-1) [381100-2018] Continue to a future meeting. 8. Amendment to Central Parking System Agreement to Extend the Expiration Date to June 30, 2018 (C-4767) [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. Five to the Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Amendment. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, seconded by Council Member Peotter, to approve the Consent Calendar; and noting the recusal by Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill on Item 4, the recusal by Council Member Muldoon on Item 5, and the continuance of Item 7. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Muldoon, Council Member Peotter, Council Member Avery, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill, Mayor Duffield Volume 63 - Page 498 City of Newport Beach Study Session and Regular Meeting April 24, 2018 Absent: Council Member Herdman, Council Member Dixon Council Member Muldoon left the meeting at 8.54 p.m. XVI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR - None XVII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS Unidentified speaker discussed an incident involving a homeless person and correlated the incident with sober living facilities and campaign contributions from the Disney Corporation. Dave Tanner thanked the City Council for opposing Senate Bill 54 at the last meeting. Nancy Skinner discussed a rumor that Council was considering appointing an interim city manager, highlighted City Manager Kiffs contract, and expressed reasons why there should not be an interim city manager. XVIII. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES Council Member O'Neill announced that the proposed budget is available (newportbeachca.gov/ openbudget) and will be reviewed during Finance Committee meetings. XX. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None XXI. ADJOURNMENT - 9:01 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 April 19, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. d4d Leilani I. Brown City Clerk Duffy buffield Mayor Volume 63 - Page 499