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City Council Meeting
November 29, 2022
XII. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
December 13, 2022
Agenda Item No. 1
XIII. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON
COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Council Member O'Neill:
• Attended a Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) meeting at Marina Park
• Announced the 43rd Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk, Balboa Island Tree Lighting
Ceremony, and Christmas Boat Parade opening night
Council Member Dixon:
• Attended the Aviation Committee meeting
Council Member Brenner:
• Utilized slides to announce that Brian Fleming was the Veteran of the Year for Newport Beach and
discussed his service to American Legion Post 291; and announped the 43rd Annual Corona del Mar
Christmas Walk
• Requested a future agenda item to consider adopting a resolution that declares that the Newport
Beach City Council stands in solidarity with the people of Iran and our Iranian -American
population who have been impacted by the human rights injustices ip that country
Mayor Pro Tem Blom:
• Utilized a slide to announce Operation Christmas 4VI
Mayor Muldoon:
• Read an email of gratitude to the Utilities �partment staff who rescued a resident's engagement
ring
XIV. MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE ASKED TO BE PLACED ON A FUTURE
AGENDA (NON -DISCUSSION ITEM)
Direct staff to work with the Airport Village Community Plan Group to develop a
Memorandum of nderstanding for a community plan in the Airport Area [Mayor
Muldoon]
Council Member O'Neill recused himself due to his membership in the Pacific Club.
In response to Councvember Brenner's question, Mayor Muldoon indicated that his intention is
for the City to retain governing authority, allow other entities to review and consult on the plan,
and ask staff to draft something for Council consideration at the next Council meeting.
Mayor Muldoon, Mayor Pro Tem Blom, and Council Members Avery, Brenner, Dixon, and Duffield
concurred to bring the matter back at a future meeting.
XV. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Muldoon explained the process related to the resolution regarding the human rights injustices
in Iran that Council Member Brenner requested at the first Council meeting in January.
Regarding Item 18 (Professional Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for State &
Local Government Relations & Advocacy Services), Mayor Muldoon clarified that done purpose of the
contract is to pursue advocacy for rehabilitation facility enforcement and regulation.
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Kusha Alagband expressed disappointment in Council's vote at the November 15, 2022 Council meeting
against the condemnation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, noted other cities have passed similar4he
resolutions, noted this is a global human rights issue, and asked Council to expedite a new resolution.
An unidentified speaker relayed the sense of unity for humanity and asked for an exception to provide
a quicker answer and Council support.
Jaffe thanked the Mayor and Council for their time, associated empathy with personal pain, asked for
action and votes, shared his imprisonment experience in Iran, and demanded that Council stand for
what is right and make human rights a priority.
Dr. Angie Sadeghi noted the ongoing actions by the Islamic Republic of Iran regime and requested
Council support by adopting the resolution.
An unidentified speaker asked for the City to condemn the regime of the Islamic Republic of Iran and
take action now. e
Dr. Nabi respectfully asked Council to approve the resolution condemning the Islamic Republic of Iran,
recapped past events, and stated this matter is a human rights issue and not political.
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Dr. Sanam likened the Iranian government to cancer,�man!ded a fast esolution, and requested that
Council stand in solidarity with the people of Iran. II 01
Rose read a poem by Saadi written in 1833, discussed the events happening in Iran, requested Council's
help, stated she no longer can contact her family since the regime disconnected internet service, and
asked that Council approve the resolution condimnning the Iranian government.
Imsha questioned why this matter is not worthy of immediate action and stated support cannot wait.
Mona thanked Council for their time service, described the violence in Iran, and requested action
now.
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Mitra Mosallaie noted that the Irvine City Council passed a resolution to condemn the government of
Iran, relayed her shock for the reasons why Council did not pass a resolution, stated the matter is a
humanitarian issue, and asked Council to be the voice of the people.
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Anahita expressed her Care for all people and that the Morality Police in Iran endangers the whole
world. WO
Miriam recalled her first voting experience in America, shared what would happen to Iranian people if
they express opposition and raised their voice, and asked for Council to consult the people in attendance
for information, and hold an emergency meeting to pass the resolution.
Harmofi asked Council to pass the resolution this month, noted the goal of the Islamic Republic of Iran
to make Islam a worldwide religion, stated this matter is a human rights issue, and indicated that
Iranian people are being hurt or killed with every day that passes.
Kirkland Alenaca stated this matter is a human rights issue and expressed confusion that Council is
not endorsing the resolution.
An unidentified speaker recounted her experience with the Morality Police in Iran and urged Council to
expedite the resolution.
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