HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/10/2007 - Regular MeetingCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
July 10, 2007 — 7:00 p.m.
I. STUDY SESSION - 4:00 p.m.
H. CLOSED SESSION - 5:29 p.m.
III. RECESS
IV. RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
V. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem. Selich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
VI. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
VII. PLEDGE _OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Daigle
VIII. INVOCATION_ - Reverend Robert Jordan Ross, Newport Universalist Society
IX. PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Honoring Disneyland Scholarship Recipient - Mayor Rosansky announced
that the presentation will be at a later date because the recipient isn't present.
Proclamation Designating July. as "Parks and Recreation Month" - Recreation and
Senior Services Director Morgan announced that July is Recreation Month. He also introduced
and recognized staff who received an award from the California Parks and Recreation Society
for work done above and beyond the call of duty. Mayor Rosansky read the proclamation and
presented it to the Recreation and Senior Services Director. Janet Cates from District 10 of the
California Parks and Recreation Society presented the Special Agency Recognition award to the
Recreation staff.
K NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
XI. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION. ACTION OR
REPORT NON- DISCUSSION ITEM):
Council Member Henn extended thanks to the Police, Fire and Lifeguards for maintaining
public safety and order during the 4th of July holiday. He also thanked the General Services
Department for the early morning clean -up the day after.
Council Member Curry reported that he attended the fundraising steering committee meeting
for the new OASIS Senior Center and reminded everyone that the committee is taking
donations.
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Council Member Curry asked that staff bring back a status report on the DMJM study on July
24th and provide an appropriate agendization so council can consider whether it's appropriate
to give direction as to the relocation of City Hall.
Council Member Webb thanked responsible parties for the Mariners 4th of July parade and
expressed his appreciation to the Police Department for a job well done during the 4th of July
holiday celebration.
Council Member Daigle stated that she asked whether the Building Director could generate
reports for Council which include processing times and how many plans are received monthly,
so problems can be identified to help residents get plan checks faster. She believed that a pre-
screening process could be instituted in which plans must meet a minimal criteria before being
accepted.
Council Member Daigle reported that the State legislature passed AB 1400 (Universal Design
Features) to help people who are aging and frail who have temporary or permanent limitations
or disabilities. She asked that the Building Director work with the Building Code of Appeals to
come up with guidelines to assist the growing needs of seniors in the community.
Council Member Gardner thanked the General Services Department for their clean -up efforts
because the beach was cleaned very early on the 5th of July.
Council Member Gardner stated that the Fire Hazard and Modification Zone guidelines are not
followed by some residents and asked that residents clear these areas on an as- needed basis.
She would also like City Attorney Clauson to provide a copy of the Hazard Reduction
Agreement from 1999.
Mayor Rosansky stated that he presided over the installation of new officers at the OASIS
Senior Center and thanked those who served and the new officers.
NIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A. READING OF MINUTES/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR
MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2007 1100 - 20071. Waive reading of subject minutes,
approve as written and order filed.
2. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. Waive reading in full
of all ordinances and resolutions under consideration, and direct City Clerk to
read by title only.
B. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
3. AMENDMENT TO THE TRAFFIC PHASING ORDINANCE (TPO). (100-
20071 Introduce Ordinance No. 2007 -12 amending Chapter 15.40 of the NBMC
(the Traffic Phasing Ordinance) to delete references to NBTAM and to make
the Institute of Transportation Engineers' Trip Generation the primary source
for calculating trip generation rates.
C. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
4. RESOLUTION TO POST A STOP SIGN FOR NORTHBOUND ORANGE
STREET AT CANAL STREET. 1100 -20071 Adopt Resolution No. 2007 -50
for the installation of a stop sign to require northbound Orange Street traffic to
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stop at Canal Street
5. PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 94 - PACIFIC DRIVE -
ABANDONMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PROCEEDINGS.
[891100 -20071 a) Adopt Resolution No. 2007- 51 for the abandonment of
Assessment District No. 94; and b) approve a budget amendment (08BA -003)
appropriating $33,950.87 from the unappropriated General Fund balance to
cover project design and engineering expenses incurred to date that will not be
recovered by the City.
6. PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 99 - BALBOA BOULEVARD
ALLEY - ABANDONMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PROCEEDINGS. 1891100 -20071 a) Adopt Resolution No. 2007 -52 for the
abandonment of Assessment District No. 99; and b) approve a budget
amendment (08BA -002) appropriating $79,201.69 from the unappropriated
General Fund balance to cover project design and engineering expenses
incurred to date that will not be recovered by the City.
D. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
ACCEPT FIREMAN'S FUND GRANT. [381100 -20071 a) Accept the
Fireman's Fund Heritage Reward Grant in the amount of $16,360 to purchase a
computerized test bench for maintaining the self contained breathing
apparatus equipment (SCBA); b) approve a sole source contract (C -3950) with
AllStar Fire Equipment Inc. with an amount not to exceed $16,360 for the
computerized test bench; and c) approve a budget amendment (08BA -001)
increasing revenue estimates by $16,360 in 2320 -4914, and appropriating those
funds into Fire Department account 2320 - 82007.
8. JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR BEACH AND PARK RESTROOM
FACILITIES (C- 8399). 1381100 -20071 Approve the Assignment of Service
Agreement with A -1 Spinelli, assigning all of Spinelli's rights, obligations, and
liabilities to Brisance Enterprises.
9. COAST HIGHWAY MEDIANS - PHASE 1 -B - AWARD OF CONTRACT
(C- 3867). [38/100 -20071 a) Approve the plans and specifications; b) award the
contract (C -3867) to Mega Way Enterprises for the total bid price of $253,740
and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract; and c)
establish an amount of $25,000 to cover the cost of unforeseen work.
11. NEWPORT TERRACE LANDFILL GAS COLLECTION AND CONTROL
SYSTEM - AWARD OF CONTRACT (C- 3651). 1381100 -20071 a) Approve
the plans and specifications; b) award the contract (C -3651) to Innovative
Construction Solutions, Inc., for the total bid price of $818,800, and authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract after the Newport
Condominium Association and the City have deposited funds into an escrow
account as required by their settlement agreement; c) establish an amount of
$80,000 to cover the cost of unforeseen construction expenses; d) approve
Amendment No. 1 to SCS Engineer's current agreement to provide for
construction support services in the not -to- exceed amount of $83,162 and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Amendment; and e) approve
an On -Call Professional Services Agreement for Capital Improvement Program
Consultant Services with Gail P. Pickart, P.E. and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
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E. MISCELLANEOUS
12. CONTRACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES -
HOAG HEALTHCARE CENTER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
(EIR) (C- 3952). 1381100 -20071 Receive and File.
13. RECOMMENDATION FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE (EDC) TO FILL EDC VACANCIES. [100 -20071 Fill current
EDC vacancies by appointing Jennifer A. Gonzalez as the Public Utilities
representative and Scott Palmer as the representative from Corona del Mar.
14. APPOINTMENTS TO ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE (EQAC). [100 -20071 Appoint Michael Pascale (District 3
Member); Susan Knox (Environmental Expertise Member); and Timothy Stoaks
(Community Association Member) to EQAC.
15. JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT (JWA) DEPARTURE PATTERN STUDY (C-
3953). [381100 -20071 Authorize the City Manager to contract with ARTS to
conduct a study of the factors relevant to commercial air carrier arrival and
departure patterns at JWA, as recommended by the Citizens Aviation
Committee. The contract shall be the Scope of Services as presented and shall
not exceed costs provided by ARTS in a form approved by the City Attorney.
16. COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION FOR TWO GROUPS TO RAISE FUNDS
ON BEHALF OF CITY SUPPORTED PROJECTS - 1) OASIS SENIOR
CENTER FUND RAISING AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND 2)
MARINE 1/1 MEMORIAL COMMITTEE. [100 -20071 Give approval for
both groups to raise funds for their specific projects.
Motion by Mavor Pro Tern Selich to approve the Consent Calendar, except for the
item removed ( #10).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member
Gardner
)III. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR,
10. CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKING
INITIATIVE (C- 3951). [381100 -20071
Council Member Gardner asked why the City is hiring a consultant to hire consultants.
City Manager Bludau stated that the consultant will oversee a lengthy process and
review the Requests for Proposals, but the final selections will be made by the Finance
Committee with a recommendation to Council. Council Member Daigle stated that
hiring the consultant will help avoid pitfalls because the City will be hiring someone
who has expertise in the field. Council Member Webb added that it was his
understanding that the consultant will help with the initial survey process and, based
on the results of the survey, there will be a review. Council Member Henn stated that
there is a need to have one person drive through the process and take on the
responsibility. He believed that the consultant will get the City through the process
more quickly and efficiently. He reminded Council that the point of the project is to
have a careful evaluation and to deliver the best service at the lowest cost to
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the residents.
Motion by Council. Member Daigle to retain the services of Phil Batchelor and
Associates to assist the City with its Services and Performance Benchmarking
Initiative.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member
Gardner
XIV. PUBLIC_HEARING
17. NEWPORT BEACH BREWING COMPANY, REVIEW OF USE PERMIT NO.
3485, 2920 NEWPORT BOULEVARD (PA2006 -177). 1100 -80071
Senior Planner Campbell outlined the conditions of the permit that the Newport Beach
Brewing Company was given in 1999. He stated that the Planning Commission
recommended changes in 2006 to address complaints from residents and issues were
brought to their attention regarding Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Conditions #6, #9
and #10. He asked that Council consider changes such as regulating the amount of
alcohol sales, changing the floor plan, or changing the closing hours.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Selich's questions, Senior Planner Campbell stated that
a brew pub is a place that brews its own beer and that the definition of a bar is on page
3 of the staff report. Mayor Rosansky stated that most restaurants are acting as a bar
at some period of the day.
Bruce Low, spokesperson for the Cannery Village, submitted records from a Planning
Commission meeting in 2006 and the Council meeting of March 27, 2007. He stated
that the problems in the parking lots disrupt peace in the neighborhood. He reported
that the Brewing Company agreed to some conditions at the Planning Commission
hearing and enacted them for a short time. He urged Council to require them to close at
11:00 P.M.
In response to Council Member Webb's questions, City Attorney Clauson stated that, in
a de novo hearing, Council considers the action taken by the Planning Commission
based on the testimony. Council should also consider everything new in order to take a
fresh look at the information received at this meeting to make a determination.
In response to Council Member Gardner's questions, Mr. Low stated that the line is
currently in the front of the Brewing Company but the problem is that they decide what
time to start the line. He stated that he knows that the problems come from the
Brewing Company because he has seen patrons come out of the Brewing Company, go
into the parking lot, and back inside.
Drew Wetherhault stated that there is an over - concentration of bars and he is sick and
tired of issues that are related to them. He believed that it has gotten worse since
1993.
Kevin Weeds, business owner in Cannery Village, referred to Condition #6 and stated
that the Brewing Company is operating as a full blown bar. He stated that, after 11:00
p.m., the restaurant serves 90% alcohol and the restaurant is only open to satisfy the
condition of the CUP. He asked that Council enforce Condition #6 to comply with
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the Coastal Commission requirements and requested that Council require the Brewing
Company to close at 11:00 p.m. He stated that the Coastal Commission
requirements was contacted and their investigation determined that the City is in
violation of complying with Coastal Commission requirements and recommended that
the City correct Condition #6.
Billy Stade, resident and business owner, stated that he has dealt with this for two
years and the Brewing Company did not abide by the Planning Commission decision to
curtail the problems in the parking lot.
Judy Leeper stated that she did expect noise when she moved into the area. She
believed that the Brewing Company has gone out of its way to fix the problems that the
residents have complained about and that they have been singled out because they are
the only restaurant in the area with a parking lot.
George Leeper stated that the parking lot at the Brewing Company is a problem,
but the area is quieter when the line is moved to the front of the restaurant.
George Shroeder agreed that the Brewing Company is a problem, but doesn't feel that
they are being singled out. He believed that the issue is that they are under a CUP
that they should be forced to abide by.
Tod Priest of Curt Pringle and Associates reported that he is currently working with
the Brewing Company on these issues and wanted Council to know that they are
addressing them. He stated that the Brewing Company has reached out to the
residents to address their concerns and are taking the issues seriously.
Jerry Kolbly, General Manager/Partner of the Newport Beach Brewing
Company, presented a letter that he received from a business owner in the area that
states he has witnessed no problems at the Brewing Company. Mr. Kolbly stated that
the lines on Newport Boulevard begin at 9:00 p.m., but have been queued earlier if
needed.
In response to Council Member Henn's question regarding the nature of the business,
Mr. Kolbly stated that the brew pub did not have a liquor license until the new permit
was granted in 1999.
In response to Mayor Rosansky's question regarding security, Mr. Kolbly explained
that they have five security guards on Fridays and Saturdays, and he is not adverse to
having a security guard posted in the parking lot.
Stephen Miles, attorney for the Newport Beach Brewing Company, handed out written
versions and exhibits of his presentation which focuses on the noise impact to the
neighborhood from the parking lots. He reported that the line has been relocated to the
front of the restaurant and it has been effective. Further, there are voluntarily
implemented measures in place, such as line relocation, a security plan and security
guard presence, a bottle recycling program, trash enclosure improvements, alcohol
training, and participation in the LEADs program for alcohol awareness. Regarding
Conditions #9 and #10, he affirmed that the Brewing Company is in full compliance.
Jay Leonard stated that the Brewing Company is a meaningful restaurant in the
community.
Eric Blasedell, security for the Newport Beach Brewing Company, stated that their
security is in full force. He reported that customers are carded to ensure that under-
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aged patrons are not served alcohol. Further, dinner is served during all hours of
operation.
Colin Boylin believed that the Brewing Company is different from the other bars in the
area with respect to the comfortability and stated that he hasn't noticed anything out of
the ordinary.
Tony Sheperdson stated that he experienced and witnessed the negative issues first
hand. He indicated that he is not sure exactly what bar the disturbances come from but
wanted Council to know that there is a problem in the area. He asked Council to
address the issues and concerns of the residents and calm the situation.
Mike Nielsen spoke on behalf of the Brewing Company and stated that the restaurant
has a lot of sentimental value that is important to him and many others.
Bruce Low stated that he doesn't know of any other restaurant that has five security
guards and again urged Council to consider an 11:00 p.m. closing time.
Gabriel Gordon, restaurant owner in Seal Beach, stated that the reason people are
carded is to ensure that minors are not served alcohol.
In response to Council Member Gardner's questions, City Attorney Clauson stated that,
in 1993, the definition of a bar was not defined in the code; however, in 1996,
the definitions were refined to include eating and drinking establishments.
In response to Council Member Daigle's questions, Planning Director Lepo stated that
the City has allowed the Brewing Company to use the public municipal parking lot. He
reported that the lot is subject to Coastal Commission approval and they do not allow
the use of municipal parking lots during the day, seven days a week for private retail
use in order to ensure coastal access.
Council Member Webb stated that he visited the Brewing Company twice and did not
see any problems inside or out, so he doesn't feel that the City should condition the
amount of food to the alcohol ratio.
Council Member Curry believed that getting a handle on the parking lots is the key to
maintaining order and will bring relief to the neighborhood.
Mayor Pro Tem Selich stated that he was a Planning Commissioner at the time of the
vote to allow alcohol as a condition of the use permit. He explained that the intent was
to help the restaurant business survive.
Mayor Rosansky stated that Council needs to look at the totality of the operation. He
indicated that he is convinced that the Brewing Company is a restaurant with bar -like
aspects, similar to other restaurants in the area. He suggested that there be a joint
effort from all of the bars in the area to get security so the level of activity
decreases. He also stated that it is up to the Coastal Commission to enforce their rules
in regard to Condition #6.
Council Member Henn believed that the Brewing Company is a restaurant. He
believed that the questions are: 1) is there a nuisance associated with this place of
business, 2) was the permit granted appropriately, and 3) is the Coastal Commission
issue appropriately dealt with by staff. He stated that he is convinced that staff
has appropriately dealt with the Coastal Commission issue. He reported that the
permit can be revoked but the nuisance issue is still an open issue in which he is not
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agreeing with either side. He believed that the representation when the permit was
granted was very clear. He hoped that the residents will have relief from the problems
that have occurred in the past; however, he does not feel that there is enough evidence
to substantiate closing the Brewing Company at 11:00 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Henn to propose moving forward on the basis of
Attachment #2 with staff to come back with a revised resolution that revises the
findings to indicate that this situation is not clear as to the nuisance issue or the
representations that were made at the time the permit was granted and that this issue
be reviewed again in one year by no later than July 31, 2008, by the Planning
Commission as to the nuisance issues, the record associated with nuisance issues and to
consider the determination of whether or not the original representations made by the
Brewery at the time they were granted their permit appear to have been and are
continuing to be true about the nature of its business. Condition #19 to be clarified
that the entry line must be moved to the front of the restaurant at the earlier of the
formation of the line or 9:00 p.m. and used for ingress and egress except in emergency
purposes seven days a week. Condition #22 to be modified to make sure that the
security plan includes a full -time security guard posted in the parking lot owned by the
Brewery after 9:00 p.m. and through one half hour following closing and staff to come
back with a recommendation about the best way to improve security on the City lot
between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and one half hour after the closing of the
Brewery. Condition #9 to be modified to require that reports be provided that indicate
the percentages or unit volumes of food, beer, and alcoholic non -beer beverages sold by
the hour from 9:00 p.m. to closing Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and that such
records be submitted to the City Code Enforcement Department within 15 days
following the end of every quarter in order to establish a record of what the Brew pub
has become, what it is today and give the Planning Commission the ability to make a
judgement about whether or not the original approval was based upon true and correct
recommendations that are continuing through today.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle
Noes: Council Member Gardner
Tom Moulson discussed the ballot initiative for the City Hall location. He stated that the
residents should have the choice of where the new City Hall should be located.
XVI. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
XVII.
Council Member Gardner reported that she and Mayor Rosansky met with Assistant City
Manager Kiff to set up a Request for Proposal regarding the concession stand at Corona del Mar
State Beach.
18. VENDOR SELECTION FOR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS FOR NEWPORT
COAST FULLY AUTOMATED RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION
SERVICES. [421100 -20071
General Services Director Harmon highlighted the previous and newly proposed refuse
and recycling contract for Newport Coast. He reported that the City received proposals
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from CR &R Inc., Ware Disposal, Rainbow Disposal, Waste Management, and Republic
Services and the lowest responsive bid came from CR &R, which represented a 28%
decrease from the current contract with Waste Management of Orange County. He
stated that staff recommends that the City enter into a ten year contract with CR &R.
In response to Council questions regarding safety and violation reports, General
Services Director Harmon stated that letters requesting their records were sent out to
all of the franchise haulers. He reported that the changes to the contract include
requiring an audit at the hauler's expense and a requirement to meet the defined
service level. He stated that the new contract will be presented to Council in August.
In response to Council Member Daigle's question regarding the diversion contract with
CR &R, General Services Director Harmon reported that the current contract expires
in February 2008.
David Ross, Waste Management of Orange County, stated that they recently did a
survey with Newport Coast residents that proved that the residents are happy with
their service. He asked that Council consider keeping the current contract.
Motio_n)by.Council Member Henn to direct staff to negotiate a ten year agreement
with CR &R, Inc. to provide fully automated residential refuse collection services in the
Newport Coast area.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member
Gardner
XVIII. CURRENT-BUSINESS
19. COUNCIL DECISION TO DISPENSE HOLDING THE AUGUST 28TH
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. [100 -20071
In response to Council Member Henn's question, City Attorney Clauson stated that the
Group Home issue can be heard by Council in September.
Motion by Council Member Webb to forego the regular August 28th Council
meeting.
The motion carried by the following roll can vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member
Gardner
20. CODE ENFORCEMENT AND INTENSE RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES
(IROS). 1100 -20071
City Manager Bludau stated that Assistant City Manager Kiff will be working on the
enforcement of regulations for the Intense Residential Occupancies (IROs) and the code
enforcement's approach to neighborhood nuisances and building code violations.
Further, Assistant City Manager Kiff will have and maintain a regular dialogue with
members of the community who are interested in this issue.
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In response to Council questions, Assistant Manager Kiff stated that complaints will
be handled aggressively and proactively. Additionally, violations will not only
be handled after a complaint, but staff will handle violations when they see them. He
reported, that previously, the City did not act on anonymous complaints, but if the code
enforcer got a complaint and believed that the complaint was reliable, follow up would
be done. Regarding resources, City Attorney Clauson reported that the intent is to get
a trained administrator and an educated person to handle regulations correctly.
Council Member Henn stated that tougher enforcement is needed for a broad range of
issues, like vacation rental ordinances, CUP enforcement (mixed use),
ordinances /regulations and mobile home parks, and asked that it be broadly construed.
He recommended that a person from each department enforce rules by toughening the
regulations.
City Attorney Clauson summarized the expectation from Council relative to her role in
the enforcement of nuisances and violations and discussed what other cities are doing
to deal with penalties. She also discussed the option of having an in -house criminal
prosecutor to enforce rules.
Council Member Webb stated that staff needs to interact with each other on all
levels regarding code violations.
In response to Council Member Daigle's question regarding criminal cases versus civil
cases, City Attorney Clauson stated that injunctions in civil courts can take longer if
the residents don't comply, but criminal courts take the issues more seriously.
City Manager Bludau stated that he wants to make sure that Council understands that
handing out citations will make a number of residents angry.
Lori Morris thanked Council Member Henn and Assistant City Manager Kiff for
working with the departments to make changes and thanked the Council for
considering Council Policy K -9.
Cynthia Koller thanked Council Member Henn, Assistant City Manager Kiff, Barry
Eaton, and the Planning Commission for their interest, dedication and support for the
residents, and invited Council to her home to see the character change in her
neighborhood.
Motion by Council Member Webb to approve the proposed amendments to Council
Policy K -9 (Code Enforcement) which reflects changes in Code Enforcement's approach
to neighborhood nuisances and Building and Zoning Code violations.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member-Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member
Gardner
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XX. ADJOURNMENT -10:57 p.m.
- None.
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on July 5, 2007, at 3:50 p.m. on the City Hall
Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. The
revised agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on July 6, 2007, at 2:20 p.m. on the City
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Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building.
City Clerk
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