HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/12/2022 - Study Session / Regular MeetingCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Meeting Minutes
Study Session and Regular Meeting
April 12, 2022
I. ROLL CALL - 4:00 p.m.
City Clerk Brown announced that Council Member Brenner was participating from a
teleconference location pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b) - 100 Arroyo Roble
Road, Sedona, Arizona.
Present: Mayor Kevin Muldoon, Mayor Pro Tem Noah Blom, Council Member Brad Avery,
Council Member Joy Brenner, Council Member Diane Dixon, Council Member Duffy Duffield,
Council Member Will O'Neill
II. CURRENT BUSINESS
SS1. Clarification of Items on the Consent Calendar
Mayor Muldoon recognized retiring Recreation and Senior Services Director Laura Detweiler
and presented her with a plaque for her 20 years of service to the City. Recreation and Senior
Services Director Detweiler thanked the Council for the recognition and expressed honor and
pride in serving alongside her team, as well as enthusiasm for future programming.
Council Member Dixon expressed her appreciation in a note addressed to Recreation and Senior
Services Director Detweiler.
Council Member Avery expressed his appreciation for Recreation and Senior Services Director
Detweiler's management and leadership skills.
Council Member Duffield expressed his appreciation for the Recreation and Senior Services
department programming and extended his gratitude.
Council Member O'Neill expressed his appreciation for all that Recreation and Senior Services
Director Detweiler has done to make the lives of children better.
Mayor Pro Tem Blom expressed appreciation for Recreation and Senior Services Director
Detweiler having kept the parks beautiful.
Council Member Brenner congratulated Recreation and Senior Services Director Detweiler on
her retirement and thanked her for the quality of people and customer service she has brought
into the department.
Recreation and Senior Services Director Detweiler announced a public celebration the following
week at OASIS Senior Center and thanked the Council for their support and the privilege of
working for the City.
SS2. DMV/Donate Life California Month Proclamation
Rita Jackson, an ambassador for One Legacy, told the story about her daughter, Jasmine, who
passed away at the age of 20 and was a donor, and asked everyone to consider becoming a donor.
Mayor Muldoon read the proclamation and presented it to her.
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SS3. Celebration of Heroes - Honoring the Heroes of the Pandemic
Ernani Di Massa stated that Douglas Freeman was unable to attend and shared details for the
Celebration of Heroes event.
Mayor Muldoon read the proclamation and presented it to EMS Division Chief Kristin
Thompson who expressed thanks and recognized the support received from her work and
personal families over the last two years.
SS4. Review of Tustin Avenue Trial Closure
Public Works Director Webb and City Traffic Engineer Brine utilized a presentation to review
the Tustin Avenue trial closure analysis.
In response to Council Member Dixon's questions, City Traffic Engineer Brine reported that
signage was used to inform drivers that there was no outlet on Tustin Avenue and confirmed
that traffic on Riverside Avenue was monitored.
City Traffic Engineer Brine continued with the presentation to review observations and
conclusions, concepts for a full or partial closure at Avon Street, and options going forward.
In response to Council Member Dixon's questions, City Traffic Engineer Brine stated that the
conclusions do not merit permanent action, the trips per day did not exceed 2,000 to 3,000 and
expressed concern for making Tustin Avenue a one-way street. Public Works Director Webb
discussed typical traffic on a residential street and City Traffic Engineer Brine commented on
traffic and speed calibration relative to street width.
In response to Council Member Avery's question, City Traffic Engineer Brine clarified frequency
and safety factors relative to changing streets from two-way to one-way.
In response to Council Member Brenner's comment, City Traffic Engineer Brine confirmed that
traffic volume would be reassessed if problems occur due to development on Mariner's Mile,
reviewed concepts for closure, recognized the primary traffic volume is northbound, and noted a
large diversion of traffic would occur regardless of a top or bottom closure. Council Member
Brenner asked that no permanent change take place until a closure at the bottom of Tustin
Avenue is tested.
Greg Schwenk supported the closure of Tustin Avenue, noted difficulty seeing the signage, and
discussed vehicles turning around at the barricade.
Sue Leal expressed concerns regarding speeding vehicles and drunk drivers on Tustin Avenue
and questioned whether a northbound speed test had been conducted.
Robert Clarke relayed the history of Tustin Avenue and commented on safety concerns and
speeding issues.
Dale Falasco suggested conducting a trial with either a partial or full closure at the bottom of
Tustin Avenue before a final decision is made.
Andrea McElroy commented on the narrow width of the street, reasons why drivers travel it,
noted traffic pattern concerns, and supported closing the street.
Dave Leal stated that there was no additional traffic created by the closure of Tustin Avenue at
8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., noted unsafe driving behaviors at 10:00 p.m., and supported continuing
the street closure.
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Erika Carson expressed concerns relative to speeding vehicles and safety, and expressed support
for making the street a cul-de-sac.
Council Member Avery noted the difficulty of this decision, acknowledged the concerns
regarding speeding vehicles, and expressed support for sidewalks to promote pedestrian safety.
He added that, by closing access to Tustin Avenue, traffic is forced onto other streets, noted
there were no reported accidents on Tustin Avenue, and shared an interest in supporting this
effort but not to the detriment of other neighbors.
Council Member Dixon noted the improvements to the quality of life and safety of residents
during the trial, acknowledged the traffic spill over to adjacent streets, indicated that a possible
solution would be to add sidewalks, suggested a one-way street trial and more community
interaction, and expressed the opinion that the barriers at Avon Street and Tustin Avenue are
problematic. City Traffic Engineer Brine pointed out that there have been no conversations with
the residents regarding adding sidewalks.
Mayor Pro Tem Blom suggested closing the bottom portion of Tustin Avenue and collecting
traffic data. He noted maintenance costs for a permanent closure at the top of the street and
benefits for closing the bottom.
Council Member O'Neill supported making the closure permanent and expressed concern for
other neighborhoods requesting the same. In response to Council Member O'Neill's question,
City Traffic Engineer Brine commented on transferred traffic resulting from a street closure and
utilized a slide of before/after traffic counts.
In response to Council Member Avery's question, City Traffic Engineer Brine explained the
851h percentile concept to measure speed on Tustin Avenue, confirmed slightly higher speeds on
other streets in Newport Heights due to wider street measurements, and relayed accident
history data on streets in Newport Heights.
Council Member Duffield noted the unique challenges facing residents on Tustin Avenue.
Council Member Dixon noted the increased risk to pedestrians on narrow streets and
recommended there be continued study. In response to Council Member Dixon's question, City
Traffic Engineer relayed that speed testing takes place over several days.
Public Works Director Webb utilized the presentation to note alley access considerations with a
bottom closure.
Mayor Muldoon expressed support for a one-way reduced access street and installing a sidewalk.
In response to City Manager Leung's questions, Mayor Muldoon relayed the direction to explore
implementing a bottom closure with one-way reduced access, installing sidewalks, and consider
a cul-de-sac option, and return to the City Council with options.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA AND NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Mike Buettell requested Council to direct the City Attorney to stop fractional ownership conversions
and support Council Member Dixon's proposal under Matters for a Future Agenda.
Gary Cruz agreed with Mr. Buettell, shared concern for creating a commercial atmosphere as a result
of fractional ownership development, and requested a public forum be held regarding Measure B.
Russ Gaal requested that Council review fractional ownership and referenced Pacaso and Ember
properties.
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Cathy Brown requested that Council shutdown fractional ownership due to lack of fairness to residents.
An unidentified speaker identified his residence in the Lido Sands community on River Avenue and took
issue with the changes to the quality of life for residents near the vacation rentals.
Jim Mosher recommended the Mayor invite public comments on items under Matters for a Future
Agenda.
City Attorney Harp announced that the City Council would adjourn to Closed Session to
discuss the items listed in the Closed Session agenda, read the titles, and indicated City Clerk
Brown would be recusing herself on Item IV.B due to personal financial interests.
IV. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code § 54957.6): 1 matter
Agency Designated Representatives: Grace K. Leung, City Manager, Barbara Salvini, Human
Resources Director, and Charles Sakai, Esq., Negotiators..
Employee Organizations: Newport Beach Police Management Association (NBPMA) and Newport
Beach Lifeguard Management Association (NBLMA).
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code § 54957.6): 1 matter
Agency Designated Representatives: Kevin Muldoon, Mayor, and Noah Blom, Mayor Pro Tem.
Unrepresented Employee: Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk, and Aaron C. Harp, City Attorney.
V. RECESSED - 5:44 p.m.
VI. RECONVENED AT 6:12 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
VII. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Brown announced that Council Member Brenner was participating from a
teleconference location pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b) - 100 Arroyo Roble
Road, Sedona, Arizona.
Present: Mayor Kevin Muldoon, Mayor Pro Tem Noah Blom, Council Member Brad Avery,
Council Member Joy Brenner, Council Member Diane Dixon, Council Member Duffy Duffield,
Council Member Will O'Neill
VIII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
IX. INVOCATION - Mayor Muldoon
X. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member O'Neill
XI. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
XII. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON
COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
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Council Member O'Neill:
• Attended the Corona del Mar High School musical, Library Week book reading, and the OASIS
Sailing Club opening day
Council Member Duffield:
• Attended the Police Appreciation Breakfast and a community meeting to discuss regulations for
group residential homes with Council Members Dixon and Brenner
Council Member Dixon:
• Utilized a slide to thank Wilma's Patio and Sugar `n Spice for their monthly meal donations to the
Bridge Shelter and announced how others can donate by calling Natalie Basmaciyan at 949-718-
1991
• Utilized a slide to announce the Police Appreciation Breakfast and congratulated the honorees
• Announced an Aviation Committee meeting on April 18, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
• Attended the Library Week book reading, a Southern California Association of Governments
(SLAG) meeting, the Mayor's Easter Egg Roll, and the OASIS Sailing Club opening day
• Announced that the City Clerk conducted a Civic Engagement seminar and the deadline to apply
for Board and Commission positions is noon on May 11, 2022
Council Member Brenner: .
• Attended the Witte Lecture Series, a Library Week book reading, the Citizens Police Academy class,
a community meeting to discuss regulations for group residential homes, the OASIS Senior Center
Board of Advocates meeting and General Membership luncheon
• Met with Robyn Grant and Rabbi Reuven Mintz at the Chabad Center for Jewish Living to tour the
Holocaust Museum with Council Member Dixon
Council Member Avery:
• Attended the Police Appreciation Breakfast
Mayor Muldoon:
• Attended the Police Appreciation Breakfast and Mayor's Easter Egg Roll
• Utilized slides to announce the Community Programs and Special Events Grant Program
(newportbeachca.gov/grants) and the Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation
(mywaterpledge.com)
XIII. MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE ASKED TO BE PLACED ON A FUTURE
AGENDA
• Consideration of directing staff to monitor cities with fractional ownerships and report
back to the City Council in six months [Council Member Dixon]
The City Council unanimously concurred to bring the item back at a future meeting.
• Consideration of a resolution requesting that State legislature to suspend the gas tax, to
provide immediate relief to Californians who are paying historically high gas prices
[Mayor Muldoon]
The City Council unanimously concurred to bring the item back at a future meeting.
• Consideration of sending formal opposition to Senate Bill 1464, which would in essence
mandate law enforcement agencies to enforce health department orders (without
discretion) or face financial penalties by the State [Council Member O'Neill]
The City Council unanimously concurred to bring the item back at a future meeting.
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XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR - None
XV. CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES
1. Minutes for the March 22, 2022 City Council Meeting [100-2022]
Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as amended, and order filed.
2. Reading of Ordinances
Waive reading in full of all ordinances under consideration and direct the City Clerk to read by title
only.
RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION
3. Resolution No. 2022-22: Accept State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation,
Division of Boating and Waterways 2022 Grant for the Marina Park Boating Program
(C-8858-1)[38/100-2022]
a) Find this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA') pursuant
to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment,
directly or indirectly;
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-22, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Authorizing Acceptance of Grant Agreement C8966332 between the State of
California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways and the City
of Newport Beach for Reimbursement of the Cost for Refurbishment and Replacement Items for
the Marina Park Boating Program;
c) Authorize the City Manager to sign and execute the Grant Agreement and subsequent related
documents as may be related to the reimbursement of the cost for refurbishment and
replacement items for the Marina Park Boating Program; and
d) Approve Budget Amendment No. 22-048 to record and appropriate $40,000 in grant revenue
from the State of California Division of Boating and Waterways to Marina Park — Marina Park
Community Center account 0107023-561086 and $40,000 in expenditure appropriations to
Marina Park Community Center — Equipment NOC account 0107023-911024.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
4. Slurry Seal Program (Project No. 22R04) — Award of Contract No. 8710-1 [381100-2022]
a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15301(c), Class 1 (maintenance of existing public facilities involving negligible or no
expansion of use) of the CEQA Guidelines, because this project has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment;
b) Approve the project plans and specifications;
c) Award Contract No. 8710-1 to American Asphalt South, Inc. for the total bid price of
$977,352.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract;
d) Establish a contingency of $100,000.00 (approximately 10 percent of total bid) to cover the cost
of unforeseen work not included in the original contract; and
e) Approve Budget Amendment No. 22-049 appropriating $128,050.00 in increased expenditures
in Account No. 01201927-980000-22R04 from the Capital Improvement Program
unappropriated fund balance.
5. Approval of Janitorial Services Agreement with Omni Enterprises Inc. (C-8859-1) [38/100-
2022]
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a) 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
b) Approve Janitorial Services Agreement with a five-year term and two one-year renewal terms
with Omni Enterprise Inc. for Janitorial Services at City Facilities, Parks, and Beaches, and
including Restroom Paper Goods and Soap Supply Services, at a total not -to -exceed (NTE) price
of $14,055,600.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
6. Approval of On -Call Professional Services Agreements for Marine Engineering and
Harbor -Related Services [381100-2022]
a) 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
b) Approve On -Call Professional Services Agreements with Anchor QEA, LLC (C -8546-3B), Moffatt
& Nichol (C -8546-2B), and Noble Consultants, Inc. (C-8546-113), with each agreement being for
a term of three years and a total not -to -exceed amount of $300,000, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the agreements.
7. Award of On -Call Harbor Maintenance/Repair Service Agreement with American Marine
Corporation for On -Call Harbor Maintenance and Repair (C-8860-1) [381100-2022]
a) 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
b) Approve On -Call Maintenance/Repair Service Agreement with American Marine Corporation
for harbor maintenance and repair at a not -to -exceed amount of $155,000, and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
MISCELLANEOUS
8. Cultural Arts Grants Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (C-8577) [100-2022]
a) Determine that the 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 it will not
result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Approve recommended recipients for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Cultural Arts Grants as selected by
the City Arts Commission in accordance with City Council Policy I-10 - Financial Support for
Culture and the Arts.
Mayor Muldoon voted "no" to Item 8.
9. Confirmation of Appointments to the General Plan Update Steering Committee [24/100-
2022]
a) 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
b) Confirm Mayor Kevin Muldoon's appointments of Phillip Brown, Kimberly Carter, and
Nancy Gardner to fill the seats on the General Plan Update Steering Committee.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blom, seconded by Council Member Dixon, to approve the Consent
Calendar; and noting the "no" vote by Mayor Muldoon to Item 8 and the amendments to Item 1.
The motion carried unanimously.
XVI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR - None
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XVII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Susan Skinner expressed her opposition to Measure B.
Gary Cruz requested that a public forum be held to discuss the impacts of Measure B.
Kristin Rosten-West described characteristics of denial and the bystander effect when questioning
solutions for forced air in public municipal buildings, radon emitted from light signals, and City crimes.
Suzanne Welsh, Orange County Coastkeeper, provided a handout and asked for continued Council
support for healthy water projects.
XVIII. PUBLIC HEARING
10. Ordinance No. 2022-10 and Resolution No. 2022-23: Approval of the Fiscal Year 2021-22
Fee Study Update [100-2022]
Council Member Duffield recused himself due to business interest conflicts.
Finance Director Catlett and Senior Budget Analyst Haston utilized a presentation to review the
types of fees and fines, degree of general versus private benefits, authority for cost -recovery based
user fees, suggested department fee changes and net revenue impacts, the fiscal impact of fee
updates and subsidies, future fee schedule format changes, the timeline, and recommendations.
Council Member Avery expressed appreciation to staff for their work in balancing cost of service
with cost to the City.
In response to Council Member Dixon's questions, Finance Director Catlett confirmed there is a
three to four-year cycle for evaluating fees, clarified the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC)
related to fee subsidies, and noted that it is within Council's discretion to adjust cost recovery
percentages.
Mayor Pro Tem Blom discussed the Finance Committee meeting in which the subsidy was studied,
justified the Recreation and Senior Services Department's subsidy for community programming,
and thanked staff for their work.
Mayor Muldoon opened the public hearing.
Jim Mosher commented on the Fire Prevention subsidy and noted inconsistencies with the Planning
Division's appeals, as well as the Recreation and Senior Services Department's special events
refunding and appeals.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Muldoon closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blom, seconded by Council Member Dixon, to a) 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; b) adopt Resolution No. 2022-23, A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Adopting and Revising Certain Fees Within
the Schedule of Rents, Fines, and Fees; and c) waive full reading, direct the City Clerk to read by
title only, introduce Ordinance No. 2022-10, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport
Beach, California, Amending Subsection 3.36.010 of the NBMC (Findings) to Clarify the Finding
Related to User Services, Subsection 3.36.020 of the NBMC (Definitions) to Update the Definition of
User Services, Amending Exhibit A of Section 3.36.030 of the NBMC (Cost Recovery Percentages) to
Update the Modification Percentage for User Services, and Amending Subsection 3.36.030(E) of the
NBMC to Update Waiver of Fees for Service, and pass to second reading on April 26, 2022.
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With Council Member Duffield recusing himself and Mayor Muldoon voting "no," the
motion carried 5-1.
XIX. CURRENT BUSINESS
11. Ordinance No. 2022-9: Amending the Newport Beach Municipal Code Pertaining to
Raft -Ups, Live-Aboards, On -Shore Moorings, and Other Miscellaneous Provisions
(continued from the March 22, 2022 City Council meeting) [100-20221
City Attorney Harp announced that Council Member Duffield recused himself from this
item due to business interest conflicts.
Harbormaster Blank utilized a presentation to review Harbor Commission's recommended revisions
to the NBMC, review objectives and intentions, the process leading to the recommendations, focus
areas, mooring sub -permits for visiting live-aboards, code enforcement, Marine Activities Permits
(MAP), fueling, anchoring and mooring, and clarity of language and punctation.
Michelle Harris read a letter on behalf of John Botros that expressed opposition to the proposed
changes, discussed quantitative data, requested the removal of boat limit restrictions on raft -ups,
and reviewed itemized safety and noise precautions.
John Marshall, Staff Commodore at Southern California Yachting Association, expressed opposition
to having boat limitations for raft -ups and noted economic impacts.
Alan Freeman, President of Diamond Productions, relayed data regarding raft -ups, questioned boat
limitations and noise complaints, and expressed concern about public comment opportunities.
George Posey expressed opposition to having a 30 -day permit requirement for three or more boats
in a raft -up, the seven -vessel raft -up restriction, noise level complaints, fire code issues, and
non -appealable fines and citations.
Michael Trcka relayed a lack of awareness about the public forums regarding the raft -up topic and
suggested that staff meet with boaters to work on a better solution.
An unidentified speaker expressed opposition to the proposed ordinance.
Jim Mosher noted there were differences between the proposal from the Harbor Commission and
the proposal presented tonight, and expressed opposition to introducing the ordinance at this
meeting.
Wade Womack requested that the harbor remain enjoyable for all, supported having fewer
restrictions and a safe harbor, and recommended community outreach to create flexible options.
Morton Irvine Smith asked that Council look into the situation and review the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Muldoon expressed his opposition to the raft -up permit element, but stated he could support
the ordinance if it were removed.
In response to Council Member Dixon's question, Harbormaster Blank reported that observations
and interactions with permit holders during Labor Day 2021 led the Harbor Commission to make
the recommendations. He noted that revisions were made by the City Attorney's Office, clarified
that only the permit revocation is unappealable, the 30 -day permit approval period is consistent
with all special event permit applications through the Recreation and Senior Services Department,
the Harbor Commission subcommittee recommended the seven -vessel raft -up limit, and indicated
that organized raft -ups are mostly for social enjoyment.
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Council Member O'Neill agreed with Mayor Muldoon and, in response to his question, City Attorney
Harp noted that the raft -up portion is entwined throughout the ordinance and recommended that
Council make a motion to refer the raft -up topic back to the Harbor Commission but bring the
remainder of the ordinance back without raft -up provisions for first reading at the next City Council
meeting. Council Member O'Neill expressed his appreciation for public comments, asked for
respectful treatment towards Harbormaster Blank, and extended an opportunity for working
together with the public.
Motion by Council Member O'Neill, seconded by Mayor Muldoon, to bring back the ordinance
without the raft -up provisions and send the raft -up topic back to the Harbor Commission.
Council Member Dixon noted the value of Harbormaster Blank's contributions, acknowledged
additional work is needed on the ordinance, supported the motion, and expressed enthusiasm for
continued discussions on this topic.
Council Member Avery acknowledged the increased activity in the harbor and related issues, asked
for respect amongst boaters and towards the Harbor Patrol and Harbormaster, and supported the
motion.
Council Member Brenner expressed appreciation for the Harbor Commission and Harbormaster,
noted an interest in gaining acceptance from the majority, and supported the motion.
In response to Mr. Posey's question, City Attorney Harp announced that no raft -up regulations are
being modified at this time and that the raft -up topic will go back to the Harbor Commission for
further discussion.
With Council Member Duffield recusing himself, the motion carried 6-0.
12. Fernleaf Avenue Trial One Way Street Designation [100-20221
Public Works Director Webb and City Traffic Engineer Brine utilized a presentation to review the
request for a one-way trial on Fernleaf Avenue, resident concerns, map of the area, the 200 block
characteristics, photos of the 300 block, the Fernleaf Avenue ramp, and the Fernleaf Avenue study
details.
Council Member Brenner noted discussions with residents, accidents, and altercations on Fernleaf
Avenue, the majority support in Corona del Mar for one-way streets, and expressed support for the
trial with the hope that a traffic study will be conducted on all streets in the village.
In response to Council Member Dixon's questions, City Traffic Engineer Brine confirmed the driving
path during the trial and reported on the data to be collected from the trial. Council Member Dixon
noted confusion from drivers when navigating the streets in this area, recommended removing
signage at the corner, and expressed support for the trial.
Ben Roth noted the traffic flow, standoffs, car damages, and vehicle speed on Fernleaf Avenue,
parked car volume on the 200 block with no parking allowed on the 300 block, and pedestrian safety
concerns.
An unidentified speaker stated that there is blocked traffic due to construction trucks on Fernleaf
Avenue, altercations with visitors to the area, and speeding.
Janice Carsten expressed concerns with emergency vehicles navigating Fernleaf Avenue, the street
width, and property damage, and stated she supports the trial.
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In response to Mayor Muldoon's question, City Traffic Engineer Brine noted alternative routes and
estimated traffic volumes on Goldenrod Avenue during the trial, highlighted driveway access in the
alley for homes on Goldenrod Avenue, and reported that staff can remove the directional signage.
In response to Council Member Dixon's question, City Traffic Engineer Brine shared plans for public
outreach to Goldenrod Avenue residents during the trial period.
Council Member Brenner relayed the difference between Fernleaf Avenue and Tustin Avenue, and
noted options for alternative routes with resulting dispersed traffic during the Fernleaf Avenue
trial.
Motion by Council Member Brenner, seconded by Council Member Dixon, to a) 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 b) direct staff to install traffic signs and
markings to implement a trial one-way designation of Fernleaf Avenue between Seaview Avenue
and Ocean Boulevard for a six-month trial observation period, and report back to City Council on
findings and recommended next steps.
With Council Member Duffield absent, the motion carried 6-0.
XX. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None
XXI. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 8:25 p.m. in memory of Ken Stuart
The agenda was posted on the City's website and on the City Hall electronic bulletin board
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