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Regular Meeting
December 10, 2019
January 14, 2020
Agenda Item No. 1
Jim Mosher commended staff for allowing the public to download Council and Planning Commission
meeting videos. He took issue with a Planning Commission approved project in China Cove that is before
the Coastal Commission on December 12, 2019, in which the applicant is now offering the City $50,000 to
improve access and views elsewhere in the City, contingent upon approval by the Coastal Commission,
believed some constituents feel this is a payment for favorable treatment, and noted the applicant is being
represented by a former assistant city attorney who is now in private practice.
Corey Ferguson, JSX Captain, discussed his background, noted JSX is using the quietest aircraft at John
Wayne Airport (JWA), displayed a slide, and provided a handout to discuss JSX s noise footprint compared
to aircrafts from other carriers due to their departure profile.
Charles Klobe requested that Council review the project that is going before the Coastal Commission. He
indicated he appreciates the quietness of JSX s take -offs; however, noted that the airport has offered to
allow them to increase their passenger traffic if they move to the main terminal.
In response to Council questions, Deputy Community Development Director Campbell reported the project
was approved by the Planning Commission and directly appealed to the Coastal Commission, but Council
could have called it up for review after the Commission approved the project. Regarding the $50,000, he
stated it was a voluntary offer by the property owner, which would need Council approval, and the Coastal
Commission staff report is not contingent on the offer going through. He confirmed that the offer was
submitted after it was approved by the Planning Commission and there was no opportunity to influence
their decision. City Attorney Harp clarified the process, reiterating that it did not need Council approval,
the project could have been appealed to Council, or a Council Member could have called it up for review
after Planning Commission approval; however, it was appealed directly to the Coastal Commission, and
once they received the appeal, it was no longer unde the Citys authority.
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In response to Council Member Muldoon's questions, Mr. Ferguson indicated the new departure procedure
is approximately 1,200 feet higher than before and stated that the other carriers can do the same, but it
would be more difficult for them due to the bureaucracy of the larger carriers.
City Manager Leung confirmed that JSX is invited to the December 20, 2019 technical subcommittee
meeting of the Aviation Committee.
XVIII. REORGANIZATION - SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS AT 7:15 P.M.
10. Presentation by District Director Tim Whitacre, on behalf of Orange County Supervisor
Michelle Steel, to Mayor Diane Dixon
District Director Whitrcre presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mayor Diane Dixon for her
leadership and service to the City.
Presentation of Gavel Plaque to Outgoing Mayor Diane Dixon and Remarks by Outgoing
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill discussed the City's accomplishments during Mayor Dixon's term and presented
her with a gavel plaque in recognition of her service as Mayor during 2019.
Mayor Dixon commended her fellow Council Members, staff, and board, commission and committee
members for their hard work and dedication to the City, and discussed the City's balanced budget,
unfunded pension liability payments, the homeless issue, and current and future projects. She stated
that she is looking forward to continuing to serve the residents of Newport Beach.
11. Election of Mayor
City Clerk Brown, in presiding, placed all members of the City Council on an equal basis to nominate
and elect.
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