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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/11/1997 - Adjourned Regular Meeting_0 • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Minutes Adjourned Regular Meeting January 10 and 11, 1997 ROLL CALL Present: O'Neil, Thomson, Edwards, Glover, Noyes, Mayor Debay Absent: Hedges CURRENT BUSINESS 1. STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP ON GOALS FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH FOR 1997 -98 (David Jones, Sentient Systems, Inc., Facilitator). The City Council met in joint session with the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk. David G. Jones, Ph.D., and Shirley Poitras of Sentient Systems, Inc. were the facilitators for the workshop. Dr. Jones stated that the objectives for the meeting were as follows: A. To establish a long term vision for the City; B. To determine clear priorities for 1997 -98; C. To celebrate the achievements as a City; D. To develop ways of working together to effectively serve the community; E. To resolve issues raised by individuals; F. To provide a performance evaluation for the City Manager; and G. To enjoy working together as persons. Council Members and staff were divided into three group tables, and each group was requested to list the achievements the City had made in the last 12 to 18 months. The results were as follows: 1. IRWD -OCWD agreement 2. Fletcher Jones 3. Measure Q 4. Economic development - first step 5. Bloomingdales 6. BBC lease 7. MOU's 8. Sales tax incentives with Land Rover 9. Toshiba Golf Classic 10. EMS 11. Bankruptcy recovery plan 12. Progress on down coast annexation 13. Recovery from police problems Volume 51 - Page 1 INDEX City Council Goals (33) .0 • City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 10 & 11, 1997 14. Recreation programs 15. Growth of library /Oasis programs 16. Massage enforcement 17. Tree replacement program 18. Continued success with July 4th 19. PCH sewerline replacement 20, Non - exclusive franchise agreements for waste haulers 21. Community policing successes in West Newport 22. ABLE agreement with Costa Mesa 23. Home page on Internet 24. Elected new excellent Council members 25. Focusing on problems and getting them resolved 26. Progress on groundwater project 27. Downsizing without impacting services 28. E1 Toro 29. BIDS 30. Improved relations and success with legislators 31. Beach replenishment 32. Consolidation and reorganization 33. Rebuilding of MacArthur Blvd. 34. Completion of the corridor 35. $42 million public works projects 36. Rebuilding reserves 37. Defeating Mermaids in litigation 38. Defeating Measure S 39. Privatization of tree services 40. Crime statistics down 41. Methane gas resolution and Caltrans participation 42. Success of Conference and Visitors Bureau 43. GIS base map 44. Elected AQMD representative The following were established as long -term visions of the Council (within 15 to 20 years): A. Infrastructure 1. Roads /sidewalks/parks/trees/sewer and water /storm drains - all in outstanding condition and plans in place with funding sources for future replacement 2. Relocate Civic Center B. Quality of Life 1. Improved quality of Library services - access control of library 2. Focus on long range financial planning for quality of life issues 3. Keep families here; emphasize family life 4. More cultural opportunities and facilities 5. Enhanced senior services and facilities Volume 51 - Page 2 IN 1 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 10 & 11, 1997 6. Land use policy that maintains heritage C. Economic Development 1. High quality businesses in older parts of town 2. Newport Center providing more revenue, long term income stream - a destination shopping center 3. Identify new revenue sources 4. Resident - serving businesses - don't have to go to Costa Mesa 5. Better commercial tenants 6. BIDs completed, good tenant mix 7. Build out of Hoag expansion - lower campus completed D. Redevelopment/Community Development 1. Newport Dunes 2. Newport Shores 3. Central Newport 4. Mariner's Mile 5. Plans for building at Newport Center 6. Airport area E. Annexation • 1. West Newport Oil annexed 2. Down Coast annexation F. Airports 1. El Toro commercial airport completed and functioning 2. Extend JWA agreement 3. John Wayne Airport operating with low noise impacts, balanced with successful E1 Toro Airport to handle growing passenger and air cargo needs 4. JWA short haul/commuter G. Water Service 1. Water bonds retired and water rates reduced due to groundwater project success 2. More emphasis on water quality control H. Bay, Harbor, Tidelands 1. Upper Bay dredged 2. City control of tidelands 3. Control of Harbor 4. Bay, Harbor better utilized as assets • 5. More of the Bay would qualify for mitigation credit Volume 51 - Page 3 Q011 • • City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 10 & 11, 1997 I. Revitalization/Beautification 1. Save trees 2. Underground utilities 3. Reduced visibility of cable installations 4. Retain old street lights - maintain charm 5. Improvement of slough in West Newport 6. Revitalized Peninsula area with successful businesses /quiet, peaceful residential areas 7. Establish an aesthetics committee for public property J. Traffic and Transportation 1. Resolve widening issue of Pacific Coast Highway/Mariner's Mile 2. Resolve speed limits/radar enforcement 3. Improved transportation 4. Safe, efficient road transportation system with no delays and minimal noise impacts on neighborhoods 5. Reduce congestion problems on Oceanfront/Seashore 6. Better control over parking and traffic circulation along Highway and accessible facilities 7. 19th Street Bridge built K. Housing 1. More pride of ownership 2. Fewer absentee owners 3. Rental properties upgraded 4. Less density in number of people - occupancy in each unit 5. Painting/landscaping upgraded 6. Continued high quality housing areas 7. Newport Center housing element compliance L. Parks and Recreation 1. More playgrounds/ball fields - coordinate with schools 2. Parks - east and west side of the Bay 3. Realigning soccer and baseball fields 4. Caltrans West developed as community park M. Citizen Involvement 1. Increase citizen awareness of City amenities 2. Promote citizen involvement 3. Citizen access to government greatly improved and utilized 4. Involved, active and constructive citizen participation keeping people in the loop 5. Utilize energy of "gadflies" Volume 51 - Page 4 • • • City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 10 & 11, 1997 N. City Organization 1. Employee satisfaction in employment contracts with realistic benefits, salaries 2. Highest quality and motivated. City workforce providing efficient and effective services 3. Technologically current City organization and services - keep pace with new technology 4. Continued service levels, maintaining costs O. Financial Stability 1. Financial economic stability 2. Economic prosperity - balanced budget, healthy reserves, bustling /economically successful businesses 3. Legislation for better property tax allocation P. Intergovernmental Relations 1. Enhanced regional relations 2. Elimination of California Coastal Commission 3. Involved in taking over some County services, i.e., Harbor control Q. Council/Staff Relations 1. Higher trust level among everyone 2. Put Council vision and goals on the table 3. Lighten -up 4. Celebrate, acknowledge and share accomplishments 5. Council is the policy making body setting the guidelines; staff carries out the policy R. Public Safety 1. Lowest crime rate in the State/U.S. 2. People feel safe in all parts of the City 3. High level of public safety service S. Education 1. Safe and highly academic schools T. Environment 1. Resolve coyote, rabbit, etc., problems 2. Mouth of Big Canyon enhanced 3. Completion of methane gas mitigation 4. Cal Trans West completed Volume 51 - Page 5 INDEX City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 10 & 11, 1997 1 1 • The following were established as Council priorities for 1997 -95: A. Airport Monitoring/Issues B. Marine Environmental and Water Quality Issues C. Advanced Planning/Annexation D. Water Service Delivery /Quality E. Crime Prevention F. Economic Development G. Employee Relations/Negotiations H. Financial Forecasting I. Tidelands Administration/Management As part of the establishment of Council priorities, the Council also established the following action plans: A. Airport Monitoring/Issues B. Marine Environmental and Water Quality Issues 1. Issues a. Make sure that reclaimed water is not discharged into San Diego Creek but is still used to irrigate marsh • b. Implement short term dredging - environmental document done; plans have been prepared C. Make sure that money is in the budget and allocated for dredging the Upper Bay d. Long term - feasibility study for sediment control, water quality e. Lower Bay water quality - Santa Ana Regional Water Control Board study re: pollutants (TMDLS) 2. Objective a. Upper and Lower Bays are pristine, economically secure and vibrant b. Long term - train and educate regional people about economical and environmental consequences and benefits 3. Next Steps a. Staff to draft a proposal re: quality issues and how the money would be spent to be submitted to Congressman Cox (draft to Council January 27) b. Army Corps of Engineers will do comprehensive two - year feasibility study; we will work closely with them • - staff, Council, Harbor Quality Committee (Study back to Council in 60 days) C. Continue to work with the Santa Ana Regional Water Volume 51 - Page 6 • • City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 10 & 11, 1997 - qualny uoIIEroi i5oara re: poinizanls sivay Ior lower Bay water quality C. Advanced Planning /Annexation Report of feasibility studies to Council in February, 1997. D. Water Service Delivery /Quality 1. Issues a. Supply, quality, delivery b. Can negotiate numbers C. Paying off bonds d. Savings to residents e. 75/25 mix in the system f. Better quality water 2. Next Step a. Complete Groundwater Project by October 1997 E. Crime Prevention 1. Issues a. Personal safety concerns b. Perception that crime prevention is not as strong as it was in the past C. Fear on the streets d. Fear of robbery and assault e. Some people take safety for granted f. Enforcement of laws g. Work with prosecutors to convict h. Keeping quality visitors i. Educate people on what we are doing 2. Objective a. A place to live that is safe and feels safe 3. Options a. More patrol units b. Better informing the public re: the need for their help C. Emphasize prevention and analysis internally d. Lower the drain from the Peninsula e. Getting the word out that we will not tolerate crime 4. Next Steps a. Briefing by Chief in a Council Study Session of Volume 51 - Page 7 ITIS s City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 10 & 11, 1997 • current activities on crime prevention (includes gangs) (within the next 30 days) b. Report from the Police Department on how they can get public involved (within next 45 days) C. Report on methods to re- emphasize neighborhood watch program (within 90 days) d. Continue to examine ways to reduce draining resources; examine BPPAC and alcohol policies e. Coordinate with neighboring cities re: gang tracking F. Economic Development 1. Issues a. Mariner's Mile b. Staff attitude - help people resolve impediments C. Make it right for everyone as much as we can d. Partnerships e. BPPAC - January 1997 f. Revitalization vs. Economic development g. Infrastructure issues h. Sales tax reimbursement incentive i. Newport Center - need to work with Irvine Company for Center transition and survival including • destination shopping and marketing 2. Next Step • a. Dennis to propose and lead an ad hoc committee to work with staff and the Irvine Company re: best use for underdeveloped property at Newport Center and come up with a plan (January) G. Employee Relations/Negotiations 1. Issues a. Getting everything on the table b. Interest based negotiations C. Helping employees be realistic d. Handling of negotiations e. Legal restrictions, police and in general f. Policies being reviewed and discussed to establish common policies g. Alternatives/different format for resolution; change in meet and confer methods h. Need open forum for suggestions Volume 51 - Page 8 II 1 • City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 10 & 11, 1997 0 INDEX a. Staff to gather information from other cities and agencies to explore other ways of completing labor negotiations. Report to Council in April 1997. H. Financial Forecasting 1. Issues a. Reserves /stabilization funds i. Water funds ii. Risk management (liability five years ago and now) b. Consultants C. Where will revenues vs. expenditures be ten years out? d. Other cities' innovations 2. Next Step a. Report to Council in January I. Tidelands Administration/Management • 1. Issues a. Utilize Harbor for revenues b. Negotiate with County C. Joint jurisdiction, City and County - Amendment to Tidelands Grant to change jurisdiction would be necessary d. Need a review by the Harbor, Beaches, Parks Committee e. Marine Park property f. Tidelands boundary map - includes trailer g. The Dunes 2. Next Step a. Review of Tidelands issue by the Harbor, Beaches and Parks Committee - (In committee in February; report back to Council in April) The following were other actions taken by the Council: 1. When Council Members go to conferences, they will bring back extra copies of pertinent/useful material for all Council Members . 2. City Manager will focus on Legislative matters of importance from the League in his newsletter to Council 3. Set up a Study Session to study speed limits, radar, signage, etc. Volume 51 - Page 9 • • • City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes January 10 & 11, 1997 2. CLOSED SESSION - The Council met in Closed Session on Saturday, January 11, 1997 to discuss the City Manager's performance evaluation. Adjourned at 3:30 p.m. on January 11, 1997 to 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session and 7:00 p.m. for Regular Session on January 13, 1997. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** The agenda for the Adjourned Regular meeting was posted on January 7, 1997 at 2:45 p.m. on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. / � � City Clerk Recording Secretary c Ma r Volume 51 - Page 10 1 1