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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/08/1988 - Regular MeetingCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEM13ERS A � Gy Present x x x x x x x Motion x All Ayes i0i o n x All Ayes • Motion x All Ayes • MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING PLACE: Council Chambers TIME: 7:30 P.M. DATE: August 8, 1988 A. ROLL CALL. B. Reading of Minutes of Meeting of July 25, 1988, was waived, approved as written, and ordered filed. C. Reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions under consideration was waived, and City Clerk was directed to read by titles only. D. HEARINGS: 1. Mayor Cox opened the continued public hearing pursuant to Newport Beach Munincipal Code Section 5.13.140 to consider adoption of a resolution approving :rate increase for: Newport Center Towing 16372 Construction Circle, East Irvine, CA 92714 Report from Business License Supervisor, was presented. The City Manager summarized the staff report, and discussed tow truck rate comparisons, as outlined in a supplemental report dated August, 1988. Hearing no one wishing to address the Council, the public hearing was closed. Motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 88 -81 approving rate increase for subject towing company. 2. Mayor Cox opened the continued public hearing regarding consideration of Certificates of Convenience and Necessity, pursuant to Newport Beach Municipal Code Section 5.13.060, regarding three towing companies. Reports from Business License Supervisor, were presented. It was recommended that the City Council continue public hearing to August 22, 1988 for the following two towing companies, inasmuch as additional information is still needed in order to process their applications in accordance with the Municipal Code: California Towing 2202 Blest 5th Street Santa Ana; and Volume 42 - Page 294 Towing /PD (70) 88 -81 Towing /PD (70) COUNCIL MEMBERS S � .G��G �.A G� � Motion All Ayes • • x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES August 8, 1 Pacific Coast Towing 2209 Lyons Santa Ana The City Council considered the application of Medlin's Towing, 13642 Milton Way, Westminster, wherein it was pointed out that on July 19, the applicant was requested to provide a financial statement, prepared by a certified public accountant, showing the financial status of the applicant for the past two years, but was advised that the applicant was unwilling to submit said statement to the City. In view of the foregoing, it was recommended the application of Medlin's Towing be denied. Hearing no one wishing to address the Council, motion was made to continue the public hearing to August 22, 1988 for California Towing and Pacific Coast Towing; and to close the public hearing regarding the application of Medlin's Towing and deny said application, as recommended. 3. Mayor Cox opened the continued Public hearing regarding proposed ORDINANCE N0. 88 -28, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 20.84 (AMENDMENTS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLIC NOTICES FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (Planning Commission Amendment No. 666), presented for second reading and adoption, with report from the Planning Department:. It was noted that the proposed amendment was reviewed at the City Council meeting of July 25, 1988, at which time it was requested that a change be made to Section 20.84.030B to require, "in all cases notice shall be given by mail to the owner of the property that is the subject of the proposed amendment." The proposed ordinance was subsequently reintroduced and the public hearing was continued to this date. Hearing no one wishing to address the Council, the public hearing was closed. Volume 42 - Page 295 Ord 88 -28 Zoning Public Notices (94) PCA 666 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS \11 'g y 9G'� G August 8, 1988 Motion All Ayes • C J Motion was made to adopt Ordinance No. 88 -28. MINUTES 4. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing and City Council review regarding USE PERMIT NO. 3315, a request of JERRY ADAMS, Newport Beach, approved by the Planning Commission on July 7, 1988, to permit the construction of two residential dwelling units which exceed the basic height limit in the 26/35 Foot Height Limitation District on property located at 508 - 29th Street, in the "Retail Service Commercial Area" of the Cannery Village /McFadden Square Specific Plan Area. The proposal also includes a modification to the Zoning Code so as to allow the second and third floor portions of the building to encroach five feet into a required ten foot rear yard setback adjacent to an alley; and to allow the use of a compact parking space for a portion of the required off- street parking. Report from the Planning Department, was presented. The City Manager summarized the staff report, noting that the request is the addition of a duplex on the rear portion of the subject property. He stated that the front portion of the property is a commercial use, and the proposed development is consistent with the General Plan and the adopted Local Coastal Program, Land Use Plan, and is compatible with surrounding land uses. Bill Schock, owner of 504 29th Street, adjacent to the subject property, addressed the Council in opposition to the request. He stated that he operates an outboard engine repair shop on his property and felt that the noise and smell generated from the engines would disturb and offend the tenants next door. He also felt that multiple - family residential use was not appropriate in Cannery Village. In response to Mr. Shock's comments, Council Member Turner noted that the recently adopted Specific Area Plan for Cannery Village encourages residential use in this area. James McCulloch, owner of property across the alley from the proposed development, addressed the Council in opposition to the request, stating he Volume 42 - Page 296 U/P 3315 (88) CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS 3 CG 'eP�, �iF X9,9 � 9G9 August 8, 1988 Motion is Ayes Noes x Motion x Ayes x Noes • x x x MINUTES felt the proposed neighboring tenants will eventually be complaining about the industrial /commercial usage in the area. Nancy Adams, wife of applicant, 505 29th Street, addressed the Council and stated that they reside across the street from the subject property, and do not feel living in a mixed use area is a problem. She stated. they enjoy the restaurants, retail shops, etc., which the Cannery Village offers, and they hope their tenants would feel the same. Discussion. ensued, wherein the Planning Director noted that the proposed structure was originally three (3) feet higher than what is now being requested by the applicant. Hearing no others wishing to address the Council, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Strauss expressed his concerns regarding the proposed development, indicating that if the use permit is approved, it could set an undesireable precedent for future requests, and in view of this possibility, he moved to deny Use Permit No. 3315, based on the Findings for Denial designated as Exhibit "B" of the staff report. Council Member Turner spoke against the subject motion, pointing out that the Specific Area Plan was designed to encourage the type of use as is being requested, and the purpose of the conditional use permit procedure to go above the 26/35 height limit was designed for cases like the one under consideration. He stated that inasmuch as the request is consistent with established procedures, and the General Plan, as well as the Specific Area Plan, he cannot support the motion. The motion was voted on and FAILED. In view of the foregoing, motion was made to sustain the decision of the Planning Commission, and approve Use Permit No. 3315. 5. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing confirming the report of the Fire Chief concerning the cost of abatement of weeds and other nuisances. Volume 42 - Page 297 /P 3315 Weed Abatmt/ Fire (41) x x x X x X x x X x x x MINUTES felt the proposed neighboring tenants will eventually be complaining about the industrial /commercial usage in the area. Nancy Adams, wife of applicant, 505 29th Street, addressed the Council and stated that they reside across the street from the subject property, and do not feel living in a mixed use area is a problem. She stated. they enjoy the restaurants, retail shops, etc., which the Cannery Village offers, and they hope their tenants would feel the same. Discussion. ensued, wherein the Planning Director noted that the proposed structure was originally three (3) feet higher than what is now being requested by the applicant. Hearing no others wishing to address the Council, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Strauss expressed his concerns regarding the proposed development, indicating that if the use permit is approved, it could set an undesireable precedent for future requests, and in view of this possibility, he moved to deny Use Permit No. 3315, based on the Findings for Denial designated as Exhibit "B" of the staff report. Council Member Turner spoke against the subject motion, pointing out that the Specific Area Plan was designed to encourage the type of use as is being requested, and the purpose of the conditional use permit procedure to go above the 26/35 height limit was designed for cases like the one under consideration. He stated that inasmuch as the request is consistent with established procedures, and the General Plan, as well as the Specific Area Plan, he cannot support the motion. The motion was voted on and FAILED. In view of the foregoing, motion was made to sustain the decision of the Planning Commission, and approve Use Permit No. 3315. 5. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing confirming the report of the Fire Chief concerning the cost of abatement of weeds and other nuisances. Volume 42 - Page 297 /P 3315 Weed Abatmt/ Fire (41) COUNCIL MEMBERS • Motion All Ayes Motion All Ayes Ix x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES August 8, 1988 Report from Fire Chief, was presented. Hearing no one wishing to address the Council, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Sansone requested that in the future, the staff report include street addresses of the vacant lots to be cleaned, as well as information relative to how many times the lot has been cleaned in past years. Motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 88 -82 confirming the report of the Fire Chief, dated August 8, 1988, concerning the cost of the abatement of weeds and other nuisances, and requesting the Auditor - Controller of Orange County to enter the amount of each assessment referred to in said report on the County Tax Roll. E. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. F. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following actions were taken as indicated, except for those items removed. 1. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - Pass to second reading on August 22, 1988: (a) Removed from the Consent Calendar. 2. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION: None. 3. CONTRACTS /AGREEMENTS: None. 4. COMMUNICATIONS - For referral as indicated: Res 88 -82 (a) To Police Department for response, PD letter of complaint from Peter J. (70) Carol.an, Garden Grove, regarding alleged police harassment on April 11, 1.988. (b) Removed from the Consent Calendar. (c) To staff for reply, letter from PD /Animal Earl V. Nellesen concerning City Control signs; being 'vague" when dealing (70) with dogs on the beach. Volume 42 - Page 298 • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES August 8, 1988 (d) To Traffic Affairs Committee for TAC response, letter regarding Seaview (85) Community Association's request for four -way stop sign on San Miguel Drive at Yacht Coquette and Port Sutton entrance. (e) To City Clerk for inclusion in the records, letter of thanks from the local chapter of the National Group of Concerned Women for America, regarding the manner of display of sexually explicit material in newsracks in Newport Beach. (f) To Police Department for inclusion in the records, letter from Mr. and Mrs. Carstensen commending Police Officer Sergeant Thomas for his assistance on July 4th, when their car stalled on Placentia Avenue at Hospital Road, at approximately 11:30 p.m. (g) To Executive Assistant to the City Manager for response, letter from John W. Reeder, Jr., suggesting that a pattern be established to have plane takeoffs from a cross-section with alternating times to give some relief to those residents who are subjected to airport noise. Bus Lie/ Newsracks (27) PD (70) O/C-John Wayne Arprt (54) (h) To Planning for inclusion in the Planning records, suggestions from Lars de (68) Jounge regarding resubdivision in Old Corona del Mar; ground level encroachments; elder care homes; and change of Building Code. 5. COMMUNICATIONS - For referral to the City Clerk for inclusion in the records: None. 6. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES - For denial and confirmation of the City Clerk's referral to the claims adjuster: (a) Peter J. Carolan alleging police harassment, mental distress, loss of income, etc., sustained on April 11, 1988 at 28th Street and Ocean Front. Volume 42 - Page 299 (36) • 0 C CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS ,e1G���'�A August 8, 1988 MINUTES (b) Michael Sean Dempsey for personal injuries as a result of claimant, while riding a bicycle, colliding with taxicab driver exiting a private driveway on east Coast Highway, east of Bayside Drive, on March 2, 1988, alleging obstruction made it difficult for cab driver to see claimant in time to prevent accident. (c) Application to present late claim of Randall H. Johnson alleging physical abuse by City Police Department at Hemingways Restaurant on December 23, 1987. (d) Jonabette Markovich for property damage as a result of being hit by car rear -ended by City Refuse Truck on Jamboree Road on June 27, 1988. (e) Wayne B. Orlin alleging police officer damaged door of residence when pursuing complaint of noise at 2141 E. Ocean Front on July 16, 1988. (f) Michael E. Rausch alleging City improperly installed, maintained center divider and that street construction was without adequate lighting on Irvine Avenue on January 23, 1988, and as a result, he was hit head -on by vehicle which had crossed center divider. (g) Gregory Remsen, passenger in vehicle which was hit head -on by on- coming vehicle that had crossed center divider on Irvine Avenue on January 23, 1988; alleging City improperly installed, maintained center divider and street construction without adequate lighting. (h) Jeffrey J. Troegner alleging tire damage to vehicle on June 12, 1988 on 40th Street, was the result of broken sign in sand. 7. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINTS - For denial and confirmation of the City Clerk's referral to the claims adjuster: None. Volume 42 - Page 300 Dempsey (36) COUNCIL MEME I\\ • K] • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES August 8, 1988 8. REQUEST TO APPROVE /FILL PERSONNEL VACANCIES: (Report from the City Manager) (a) One Groundsworker II, Parks Division. (b) One Utilities Specialist II, Wastewater Division. 9. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS - For Council information and approval: (a) Report from the Planning Department regarding the ANNUAL RENTAL VACANCY RATE SURVEY. For Council information and filing: (66) Planning (68) (b) Report to the City Manager regarding IPlanning ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE PLANNING Cmsn COMMISSION ON JULY 21, 1988. (68) (Attached) 10. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULING: None. 11. USE PERMIT NO. 1527(A), EDWARDS THEATRE - Approve a Use Permit Agreement . guaranteeing completion of the public improvements required with Use Permit No. 1527; (300 Newport Center Drive, on the southeasterly corner of Newport Center Drive East and San Miguel Drive and a portion of Design Plaza at the northwesterly corner of Avocado Avenue and Farallon Drive in Newport Center) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute subject agreement. (Report from Public Works Department) 12. TRACT NO. 7817 - Accept the public improvements constructed in conjunction with Tract No. 7817; (Newport Crest Development on the westerly side of Superior Avenue, north of West Coast Highway and at the southerly end of Monrovia Avenue); authorize the City Clerk to release the Faithful Performance Bond (Bond No. 2036267) providing for completion of public improvements and the extension of Ticonderoga Street; and release the Faithful Performance Bond (Bond No. 2036267) providing for completion of public improvements and the relocation of existing sewer and storm drain facilities located between Tract No. Volume 42 - Page 301 U/P 1527(A) (88) Tract 7817 COUNCIL MEMBERS . . ls.\koi • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES August 8, 1988 7817 and West Coast Highway. (Report I from Public Works Department) 13. TRACT NO. 7852 - Accept the public Tract 7852 improvements constructed in conjunction with Tract No. 7852; (westerly side of Superior Avenue, north of West Coast Highway at the southerly end of Monrovia Avenue in West Newport) and authorize the City Clerk to release the Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond (Bond No. 948100) providing for completion of public improvements and the extension of Ticonderoga Street. (Report from Public Works Department) 14. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - Approve request of Permit/ Donald A. :Pfaff to encroach 12 to 21 Pfaff Encr inches into the public right -of -way at (65) 2411 Via Marina with a 24- to 32 -inch high concrete block retaining wall, subject to execution of an agreement for nonstandard improvements, and that no fences or railing be constructed on the encroaching wall. (Report from Public Works Department) 15. HARBOR PERMIT APPLICATION # 124 -3400, Harbor Perm DUNCAN MACINTOSH - Approve the #124-3400 - application, subject to the conditions Macintosh of approval listed in the staff report (51) to temporarily revise the commercial docks bayward of Lido Village at 3366 Via Lido. (Report from Marine Department) 16. PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY - Accept Ping Cmsn with regret the resignation letter dated (24) July 22, 1988, of Rena Koppelman from the Planning Commission (City Clerk has posted the proper vacancy notices as of 7/26/88). 17. CITY COUNCIL EXPENSE RECORD - Approve Council Travel Authorization and Expense Record Expense for Council Member Ruthelyn Plummer for (33) attendance at California League Conference in Monterey from July 19 to July 22, 1988, in the amount of $712.52. 18. BUDGET AMENDMENTS - For approval: BA -003, $150,000 - Increase in Budget Appropriations and Revenue Estimates for 1988 -89 Federally adopted Forfeiture Fund Budget; Forfeitures Fund. BA -004, $600 - Increase in Budget Appropriations and Revenue Estimates for donations from Friends of the Library to Volume 42 - Page 302 (25) COUNCIL MEMBERS • Motion All Ayes • x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES August 8, 1988 support Summer Program and purchase large type edition books; Library Fund. G. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Letter from Louisa S. Cooper with suggestion to paint red stripes across the sidewalks at the alleys to warn small children of the danger of cars, was presented. Motion was made to refer the subject letter to the Traffic Affairs Committee for investigation, with the request that they look at other areas, as well as Balboa Island; and that the Traffic Engineer reply to Louisa S. Cooper with a copy to City Council. 2. Proposed ordinance to provide for application of vehicle code to Bayview Circle, was presented with report from Traffic Affairs Committee. The City Manager advised that the subject ordinance had been held over from the City Council meeting of July 25, as requested by Council Member Sansone because of his concerns regarding police enforcement on private streets. In addition, questions were raised regarding the cost of providing said services, particularly in an area where the majority of the property taxes do not come to the City, but go to the County Redevelopment Project. The City Manager noted that the Traffic Affairs Committee discussed the above issues and conclude as follows: "Chapter 12.66 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code provides for the application of the provisions of the California Vehicle Code to privately owned and operated roads that are open to the public. Five residential communities have requested and been approved for enforcement on their private streets under this section of the Municipal Code. "The Police Department has indicated that they anticipate only a slight increase in workload if Bayview Circle is approved for vehicle code enforcement. Their employees will routinely patrol the public streets in the area and they expect only a minor number of Volume 42 - Page 303 TAC (85) Ord 88 -30 Bayview Cr/ Vehicle Code Aplictn (85) COUNCIL Motion • Ayes Noes Motion All Ayes Ayes Noes Motion Ayes Noes • COp ,.f. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES August 8, 1988 complaints to originate on this short private street. "The current minimum parking citation bail for the offenses likely to occur on Bayview Circle is $29.00. All of this money comes to the City except for the small percentage of citations that are appealed to the court and even then the City receives 85% of the bail. "Prior to the annexation of the Bayview area, the City did an economic analysis to identify the expected costs and revenues. The annual loss of property taxes to the Redevelopment Agency was estimated at $219,000. With this loss the net revenue to the City was projected to be $472,977 per year. The primary source of revenue is the Transient Occupancy Tax paid by the Marriott Hotel." x Council Member Sansone stated that he was opposed to the proposed ordinance, inasmuch as the project was approved, conditioned upon the applicant providing said service, and for the City to now "step in" and provide vehicle code enforcement at no cost to the developer is something be could not support. He, therefore, moved to disallow introduction of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Strauss suggested consideration be given to estimating the cost of providing the enforcement and then invoicing the developer for reimbursement of said cost. • x x Following comments, the motion was voted on and carried. Mayor Pro Tem Hart stated that she had made an error in casting her vote, and moved to reconsider the subject motion. • x x The motion was voted on again, and FAILED. In view of the foregoing, motion was X made to introduce and pass to second • x reading on August 22, 1988, proposed ORDINANCE NO. 88 -30, being, Volume 42 - Page 304 xlxlxlx ix I x x xI x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES August 8, 1988 complaints to originate on this short private street. "The current minimum parking citation bail for the offenses likely to occur on Bayview Circle is $29.00. All of this money comes to the City except for the small percentage of citations that are appealed to the court and even then the City receives 85% of the bail. "Prior to the annexation of the Bayview area, the City did an economic analysis to identify the expected costs and revenues. The annual loss of property taxes to the Redevelopment Agency was estimated at $219,000. With this loss the net revenue to the City was projected to be $472,977 per year. The primary source of revenue is the Transient Occupancy Tax paid by the Marriott Hotel." x Council Member Sansone stated that he was opposed to the proposed ordinance, inasmuch as the project was approved, conditioned upon the applicant providing said service, and for the City to now "step in" and provide vehicle code enforcement at no cost to the developer is something be could not support. He, therefore, moved to disallow introduction of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Strauss suggested consideration be given to estimating the cost of providing the enforcement and then invoicing the developer for reimbursement of said cost. • x x Following comments, the motion was voted on and carried. Mayor Pro Tem Hart stated that she had made an error in casting her vote, and moved to reconsider the subject motion. • x x The motion was voted on again, and FAILED. In view of the foregoing, motion was X made to introduce and pass to second • x reading on August 22, 1988, proposed ORDINANCE NO. 88 -30, being, Volume 42 - Page 304 ix I x x xI x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES August 8, 1988 complaints to originate on this short private street. "The current minimum parking citation bail for the offenses likely to occur on Bayview Circle is $29.00. All of this money comes to the City except for the small percentage of citations that are appealed to the court and even then the City receives 85% of the bail. "Prior to the annexation of the Bayview area, the City did an economic analysis to identify the expected costs and revenues. The annual loss of property taxes to the Redevelopment Agency was estimated at $219,000. With this loss the net revenue to the City was projected to be $472,977 per year. The primary source of revenue is the Transient Occupancy Tax paid by the Marriott Hotel." x Council Member Sansone stated that he was opposed to the proposed ordinance, inasmuch as the project was approved, conditioned upon the applicant providing said service, and for the City to now "step in" and provide vehicle code enforcement at no cost to the developer is something be could not support. He, therefore, moved to disallow introduction of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Strauss suggested consideration be given to estimating the cost of providing the enforcement and then invoicing the developer for reimbursement of said cost. • x x Following comments, the motion was voted on and carried. Mayor Pro Tem Hart stated that she had made an error in casting her vote, and moved to reconsider the subject motion. • x x The motion was voted on again, and FAILED. In view of the foregoing, motion was X made to introduce and pass to second • x reading on August 22, 1988, proposed ORDINANCE NO. 88 -30, being, Volume 42 - Page 304 COUNCIL MEMBERS aG�ZgCG qp'A F Motion All Ayes Motion All Ayes is x x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES August 8, 1988 INmy AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ADDING SECTION 12.66.066 TO THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION OF VEHICLE CODE TO BAYVI:EW CIRCLE. H. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 1. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 88 -29, being, Ord 88 -29 PW /St /Sdwlk AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Imprms THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING (74) SECTION 13.05.010 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO STREET AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, was presented for second reading and adoption with recycled report from the City Manager, dated July 25, 1988. Motion was made to adopt Ordinance No. 88 -29. I. CONTINUED BUSINESS: 1. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 88 -24, being, Ord 88 -24 Massage AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Estb Opr THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING (27) SECTION 5.50.020 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT OPERATOR PERMITS, was presented for second reading with report from Business License Supervisor. The City Manager summarized the current provisions of the Code relating to Massage Operators, and the proposed revisions, as set forth in the staff report. He stated it was the recommendation of staff that the City Council adopt the new revisions, requiring an applicant for massage operator permit to report essentially all criminal convictions and require that only one of the principals of the business be licensed as the operator of the facility. Motion was; made to adopt Ordinance No. 88 -24. J. CURRENT BUSINESS: 1. Report from Public Works Department SJoaquin regarding SAN JOAQUIN TRANSPORTATION Hls Trnsp CORRIDOR E:IR COMMMENTS, was presented. Crdr (74) Volume 42 - Page 305 COUNCIL MEMBERS *A � y r • • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES August 8, 1988 Letter with comments by Harbor Hill, SJoaquin Harbor View, Newport Hills, and Seawind Hls Trnsp Community Associations to Environmental Crdr and Special Projects Division, EMA, Santa Ana, was presented. The City Clerk advised that after the agenda was printed, a letter was received from representatives of the following six homeowner associations regarding the impact of the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor on their communities: Harbor View Community Association Newport Hills Community Association Harbor Hill Homeowners Association Seawind Community Association Seaview Community Association Harbor View Knoll Community Association The Public Works Director advised that the County, as the lead agency for this project, will be conducting formal public hearings on this issue on the following dates: County Planning Commission - August 30 at 1:30 p.m., and September 27 at 1:30 p.m. Board of Supervisors - October 12 at 9:30 a.m. The Public Works Director outlined the staff report and recommendations, as listed below: (a) Continue this item to the meeting of August 22, 1988; OR (b) Support the acceptance of the EIR and recommend that Alternatives A, R and L be implemented; Recommend that a realigned Ford Road be considered to mitigate traffic impacts on Ford Road and San Miguel Drive; Volume 42 - Page 306 COUNCIL MEMBERS C .,G9Z��G194PA ot • • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH August 8, 1988 MINUTES Recommend that an additional SJoaquin mitigation measure be included Hls Trnsp to cover review by local Crdr agencies of construction phasing, traffic control plans and proposed detours; and Recommend that transparent noise barriers be considered when views might be affected. The proposed alignment alternatives were summarized by the Public Works Director, as enumerated in the staff report. Reference was made to Resolution No. 85 -11, expressing the City's position on the Corridor. He stated two of the issues in the resolution that concerned the City were the interchange at Ford Road and the connection of San Joaquin Hills Road to the Corridor. The EIR includes a section called the West End Analysis. The conclusions indicate that the deletion of any one connection will result in increased traffic on one or more of the other arterials and on sections of the Corridor. Bison Avenue, MacArthur Boulevard, Jamboree Road, Pelican Hill Road and San Joaquin Hills Road are most affected. He stated it is recommended that the Corridor design not be modified to exclude either of the connections in the interest of achieving a balanced design, as expressed in Paragraph 13 of Resolution No. 85 -11. Reference was also made to a map depicting projected volumes of traffic for the year 2010 generated by growth within nearby cities and the County. He also discussed the deletion of the Ford Road Interchange and its impact on Bison Avenue. In response to question raised by Council Member Sansone regarding the construction of Pelican Hill Road, the Public Works Director stated that the portion of Pelican Hill Road that will be built from Pacific Coast Highway to the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor remains unchanged. The portion connecting to MacArthur Boulevard hopefully will be incorporated in total into the Transportation Corridor. In response to question raised by Council Member Turner regarding a toll road and off - ramps, the Public Works Director commented it is his understanding from the technical staff Volume 42 - Page 307 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTES aG9 `G�� of 9 9Z �9G 9 iOLL CALL August 8, 1988 INDEX of the Transportation Corridor Agency, SJoaquin that it is not necessary to delete any Hls Trnsp of the connections at the westerly end Crdr of the Corridor near Newport Beach. However, he does believe there is one location in the Mission Viejo area where one of the proposed interchanges will have to be eliminated, but other than that, there are no significant modifications to the proposed interchange locations that are needed to accommodate the toll road concept. In response to question raised by Mayor Pro Tem Hart regarding the vacant land just off of MacArthur Boulevard, which The Irvine Company will be building on, and the realignment of a new Ford Road, the Public Works Director stated it is his understanding that the initial proposal of the City of Irvine to transfer substantial density to the subject parcel, as part of their Open Space Amendment, was subsequently revised to the point that the future land uses projected for the area generate approximately the same amount of traffic that had been projected before their Open Space Element was adopted. That projected figure is about 29,000 to 30,000 A.D.T. He stated it is suggested in the staff report that the City also recommend to the County that a realignment of a portion of Ford Road be investigated. Richard Luehrs, President of the Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council in support of the Transportation Corridor; however, he stated that they have two concerns: 1) With regard to the Ford Road Interchange, they recommend that the City Council reverse its objections to that interchange, recognizing that if the interchange is not put in place, traffic increases in other areas of the Corridor will take place; 2) With regard to San Joaquin Hills Road, they would like the City Council to remove its objections of completing the • road easterly of Pelican Hill Road and placing that intersection at the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor, which they feel Volume 42 - Page 308 COUNCIL MEMBERS S A., • • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH August 8, 1988 MINUTES would alleviate additional traffic constraints on Pacific Coast Highway and through Corona del Mar. Mr. Luehrs stated that they agree with City staff in their recommendation of Alternative A in terms of the number of lanes for the Corridor. Rick Hamilton, President of Harbor View Community Association Board of Directors, and representing five other homeowner associations, as listed in their letter of August 2, 1988, addressed the Council regarding their concerns. He stated that they would like the City Council to direct staff to reiterate their comments in the City's response to the draft EIR. He also advised that the connection of Ford Road to the Corridor will receive support of their ad -hoc committee, subject to the following mitigation measures which will reduce, to an acceptable level, the significant adverse impact of the connection of Ford Road to the Corridor: 1) Connection of San Joaquin Hills Road to the Corridor Prior to, or In conjunction with, the opening of the Ford Road /Corridor interchange, a four (4) lane, San Joaquin Hills Road must be completed from its current terminus at Spyglass Hill Road to a full interchange with the Corridor. 2) The realignment of Ford Road north of its current location In conjunction with the Corridor, Ford Road must be realigned north of its current location as shown on the attached exhibit. This road will connect the Corridor with MacArthur Boulevard, as well as provide major circulation for the future Bonita Canyon Village area of Irvine. Existing Ford Road will serve our residential developments in Newport Beach. 3) Implementation of a traffic circulation plan for San Miguel Drive Through traffic from the Corridor and Irvine must be encouraged to utilize realigned Ford Road and Volume 42 - Page 309 SJoaquin Hls Trnsp Crdr COUNCIL MEMBERS S � �G�►,yF`4P'� A • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH WMJTES August 8, 1988 MacArthur Boulevard instead of San SJoaquin Miguel Drive. Elements of a Hls Trnsp traffic plan would include limiting Crdr left turn access from New Ford Road onto Tian Miguel Drive and stop signs in lieu of trafffic signals at intersections on San Miguel Drive between Ford Road and San Joaquin Hills Road. The intent is to retain San Miguel Drive as a Newport Beach community road. 4) Relocation of Park and Ride facility to Bison Road /Corridor interchange It is unclear from the draft what the intent of locating the Park and Ride facility at the Ford Road /Corridor interchange is. As a destination facility for high occupancy vehicles /transit passengers, it would be more appropriate to locate this facility near a major attractor such as QCI. In addition, this would be a better transfer location for passengers to shuttle vehicles north and southbound on MacArthur Boulevard to employment centers such as Newport Center and the Irvine business complex. In conclusion, Mr. Hamilton stated that they understand there is a need to improve the regional circulation system in Orange County. They also understand that the vacant land around their homes will ultimately be developed. Their position has been carefully determined to provide the needed circulation improvements while protecting the quality of life for the City's residents. The Public Works Director stated that the EIR took a preliminary look at two major alternative realignments, i.e.. 1) essentially immediately northerly of the present location; and 2) significantly northerly of the present location almost bisecting the vacant land, and that a detailed study would have to be made to determine which location is best. Deborah Allen, 1021 White Sails Way, addressed the Council and stated that her homeowners association strongly supports the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor. She also felt that the City Council will adopt Volume 42 - Page 310 COUNCIL F� • • Motion All Ayes Motion All Ayes Motion x All Ayes • MEMBERS p \C°OI\ ix X CITY OF NFWPIORT BEACH WWT94 August 8, 1988 alignments which will protect the various neighborhoods in the community and balance the interest. She was also pleased to know that the Corridor will reduce traffic on MacArthur Boulevard. With regard to the construction of Pelican Hill Road, she stated she would hope construction of the Corridor would not, in any way, delay its construction. In response to the comment regarding the construction of Pelican Hill Road from Pacific Coast Highway to MacArthur Boulevard, Mayor Cox advised that it is anticipated construction will commence within a few months and could be completed within 18 months. If the current schedule for the Corridor is followed, construction of the Corridor could begin around December 1989, and be completed by early 1993. Royal Radtke, President of the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council in support of the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor, and the staff's recommendations relating thereto contained in the report of the Public Works Department. Council Member Sansone requested that when this item is brought back at the next Council meeting that there be something in writing clarifying the extension of Pelican Hill Road. Hearing no other comments at this time, motion was made to continue this item to August 22, 1988. 2. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE - Scheduled for October 16 - 19, 1988, in San Diego. Motion was made to confirm Mayor Cox as the City's Voting Representative, and Mayor Pro Tem Hart as Alternate. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE VACANCY: Letter from Jo Vandervort was presented. Motion was made to accept the resignation letter of July 3, 1988, of Jo Vandervort from the Environmental Quality Affairs Citizens Advisory Committee, as a result of being appointed to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation. Commission on June 27, 1988; and confirm (District 4) Council Member Volume 42 - Page 311 SJoaquin Hls Trnsp League 1) • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTES August 8, 1988 Turner's appointment of Thomas Edwards to fill the! unexpired term ending December 31., 1988. Meeting adjourned in memory of Dorothy Hardcastle, a member of the Ad Hoc Aviation Committee, and active in numerous community affairs, including the Dorothy Hardcastle Scholarship Fund, who passed away on Saturday, August: 6, 1988. The agenda for this meeting was posted on August 4, 1988, at 8:45 a.m., on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administra- tion Buildins. Volume 42 - Page 312