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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0 - Agenda�aEW�R, CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL — SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ""FOR. . 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 — 3:00 P.M. City Council Members: Will O'Neill, Mayor Brad Avery, Mayor Pro Tem Joy Brenner, Council Member Diane B. Dixon, Council Member Duffy Duffield, Council Member Jeff Herdman, Council Member Kevin Muldoon, Council Member SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19 On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19. On March 12, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-25-20, which allows Council Members to attend City Council meetings telephonically. Please be advised that to minimize the spread of COVID-19, some, or all, of the Newport Beach City Council Members may attend this meeting telephonically. Also, please be advised that on March 17, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20, which allows for the public to participate in any meeting of the City Council telephonically or by other electronic means. Given the health risks associated with COVID-19, the City of Newport Beach has decided to not have City Council Chambers open to the public for this meeting. As a member of the public, if you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options: 1. You can submit your questions and comments in writing for City Council consideration by sending them to the City Clerk at cityclerk@newportbeachca.gov. To give the City Council adequate time to review your questions and comments, please submit your written comments by Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. 2. In addition, members of the public can participate in this meeting telephonically. Specifically, the meeting will be viewable on NBTV and live streamed on the City's website. If you are watching the meeting on NBTV or via the live stream, during the meeting, phone numbers for the public to call and to comment on specific agenda items will be posted on the screen. When you call, you will be placed on hold until it is your turn to speak. Please note that only twenty (20) people can remain on hold at a time. If you call in to speak on an item and the line is busy, please call back after a few moments. Please know that it is important for the City to allow public participation at this meeting. If you are unable to participate in the meeting via the process set forth above, please contact the City Clerk at (949-644-3005 or cityclerk@newportbeachca.gov) and she will attempt to accommodate you. While the City does not expect there to be any changes to the above process for participating in this meeting, if there is a change, the City will post the information as soon as possible to the City's website. The City of Newport Beach thanks you in advance for continuing to take precautions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The agenda was prepared by the City Clerk's Office located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Bay E, 2nd Floor. If you have any questions, please contact City Clerk staff at (949) 644-3005. Agendas, minutes and staff reports are also available on the City's website: http://www.newportbeachca.gov/agendas. The Newport Beach City Council is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the City Council special meeting agenda be posted at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting. The City Council of Newport Beach welcomes and encourages community participation. Public comments are generally limited to three (3) minutes per person to allow everyone to speak. Written comments are encouraged as well. The City of Newport Beach's goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact Leilani Brown, City Clerk, prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible (949-644-3005 or cityclerk(a-)newportbeachca.goy). City Council — Special Meeting June 25, 2020 Page 2 CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS [949-270-8165] Public comments are invited on non -agenda items. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes per person to allow everyone to speak. Written comments are encouraged as well. The City Council has the discretion to extend or shorten the time limit on agenda and non -agenda items. VI. PUBLIC HEARING Review of Cliff Drive Encroachment Permit No. N2020-0366 at Ensign Intermediate School [949-270-8175] a) Conduct a public hearing; b) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and c) Review and uphold the Public Works Director's decision to issue Encroachment Permit No. N2020-0366. 1y/1�_113Ld11NLlILT, l:Iki111