HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/26/2007 - Study SessionCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes
Study Session
June 26, 2007 — 5:00 p.m
I. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor Rosansky, Council Member
Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
Excused: Council Member Henn
II. CURRENT BUSINESS
1. CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
In response to Council Member Daigle's question regarding Item #S29 (Recruiting
trailer for the Human Resources Dept.), City Manager Bludau stated that there are
no current plans for expansion to the Utilities and General Services facilities for
space needs.
City Manager Bludau stated that the cost for the trailer was underestimated by
$15,000 because the electrical work was not included. The new amount of the
budget amendment is $58,000.
In response to Council Member Gardner's question regarding Item #8 (Sidewalk,
Curb and Gutter Replacement), Public Works Director Badum clarified that the
curbing work that will be done is just the section that is missing.
In response to Council Member Webb's question regarding Item #3 (Franchise and
Lease agreement with Balboa Island Ferry), Council Member Curry stated that the
Finance Committee approved increased fares to ride the ferry and changed the
amount to the City to 5% from the previous 6% because the ferry has lost money in
recent years. Council Member Daigle added that there are liability issues, business
cost increases and fuel and environmental issues. City Attorney Clauson requested
that Exhibit B have a language change.
Council Member Henn joined the meeting at 5:07 p.m.
In response to Council Member Henn's question regarding Item #4 (Resolution
authorizing the City to Apply for Grants from Propositions 50 and 84), Assistant
City Manager Kiff clarified that the resolution does not obligate the city to receive
the grants.
Council Member Henn asked for clarification on the ongoing operational issues that
were mentioned in the staff report for the AYSO field lighting. Recreation and
Senior Services Director Morgan referred to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Commission minutes and explained that some residents expressed concerns that
lights left on until 10 p.m. are a problem and would like to see the lights on all 4
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fields shut off at 9 p.m.
2. DEPARTMENT BUDGET OVERVIEW.
Public Works Director Steve Badum presented the budget overview for his
department. He went over the mission statement, public infrastructure
management, core services, department organization, management and operational
highlights, supplemental budget requests, successes and key challenges.
In response to Council Member Daigle's question regarding changes to the budget
when positions change, Public Works Director Badum stated that he is
combining and downgrading positions to supplement other positions.
In response to Council Member Curry's question regarding the OASIS budget, Public
Works Director Badum confirmed that the Finance Committee will be working on a
supplemental budget request to fund facilities to the satisfaction of the community.
City Manager Bludau stated that it is his understanding that Council wants to
proceed on a step by step basis before coming up with a cost estimate for facility
projects.
Administrative Services Director Danner showed a powerpoint presentation
for additional budgets that include the Insurance Reserve Fund, Retiree Insurance
Fund, Debt Services, Police Grants, AQMD, Environmental Liability and the
Ackerman Fund.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
IV. ADJOURNMENT - 5:39 p.m.
The agenda for the Adjourned Regular Meeting was posted on June 20, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. on
the City Hall Bulletin.Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration
Building.
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Mayor
City Clerk
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