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Home My WebLink About01 - MinutesJuly 9, 2024 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Agenda Item No. 1 City Council Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting June 25, 2024 I. ROLL CALL — 4:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Will O'Neill, Mayor Pro Tem Joe Stapleton, Councilmember Brad Avery, Councilmember Noah Blom (arrived at 4:04 p.m.), Councilmember Robyn Grant, Councilmember Lauren Kleiman, Councilmember Erik Weigand II. INVOCATION — Father Steve Sallot, Our Lady Queen of Angels III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember Avery IV. PRESENTATION 9k • Proclamation to the Newport Beach Police Department Volunteers in Policing (VIP) Program Mayor O'Neill thanked Police Chief Cartwright and Police Lt. Miller, and noted there have been no break-ins at participating Vacation Check homes conducted by the VIPs. the Police Chief Cartwright and Police Lt. Miller explained gram, thanked Council, and acknowledged the value and importance the volunteers bring to the program. Mayor O'Neill read the proclamation and presented it to the VIPs. AMR, V. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC VI. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES IV Councilmember Weigand: • Shared his recent Balboa Peninsula trolley experience and that it is in operation on Saturdays, Sundays, and July 4th • Announced the July 4th )NW ores Community Parade Councilmember Grant: • Attended the Sober Living Task Force meeting, Women in Government Luncheon, Friends of the Newport Beach Animal Shelter (FONBAS) annual meeting, and the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation's Beyond Books children's marketplace • Announced the 57th Annual Newport Beach Arts Exhibition on June 29, 2024 Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton: • Attended the Junior Lifeguards Building ribbon cutting, Junior Lifeguard Program opening day where there were over 1,400 children in attendance, and the Newport Beach Police Foundation's Golf Tournament Mayor O'Neill: • Attended a Flag Day event on the Civic Center Green and the Employee Appreciation Lunch • Participated in the Newport Beach Foundation's fentanyl education session with Orange County Sheriff Barnes • Announced the Newport Beach Historical Society's ribbon cutting on June 28, 2024, the 13th Annual "Fourth of July is for Families" event on the Balboa Peninsula, and the American Legion Post 291's 100th Anniversary boat parade on July 4, 2024 Volume 66 - Page 121 City of Newport Beach June 25, 2024 VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR - None VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES 1. Minutes for the June 11, 2024, City Council Meeting 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. 2024-41: Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Selected Streets for the Fourth of July Holiday Period 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,Airectly or indirectly; and b) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-41, A Resolution of —the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Back Bay Drive, the 100 Block of Orange Street from Traffic off of Pacific Coast Highway, San Joaquin Hills Road Between Back Bay Drive and the Entrance to the Park Newport Apartment Complex, and Via Malaga between Via Oporto and Via Lido. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS 4. Streetlight Foundation Inspection and Replacem nt —ice of Completion for Contract No. 9233-1 (23V02) � a) Accept the completed work and auth iz!Ahe City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project; b) Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials Bond 65 days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance with applicable portions of Civil Code; and c) Release Faithful Performance Bond one year after acceptance by the City Council. Mayor O'Neill and Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton recused themselves from Item 4 due to their real property interests at the Pacific Club. 5. FY 2022-2023 Playground Refurbishment — Notice of Completion for Contract No. 8953-1 (23P01) a) Accept the completed work and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project; b) Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials Bond 65 days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance with applicable portions of Civil Code; and c) Release Faithful Performance Bond one year after acceptance by the City Council. 6. Approval of an On -Call Maintenance Services Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions for Streetlight Maintenance and Repairs (C-8598-2) 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 the On -Call Maintenance/Repair Services Agreement for Citywide Streetlight Maintenance and As -Needed Repair Services for a five-year contract term and a total amount of $1,125,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. Volume 66 - Page 122 City of Newport Beach June 25, 2024 7. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with EHS International, Inc. for Safety Program and Training Consulting Services (C-9654-1) 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 a Professional Services Agreement with EHS International, Inc., for safety program and training consulting services for a three-year contract term and a total amount of $330,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. 8. Janitorial Services Agreement with Quality Commercial Cleaning, Inc., dba Spectrum Facility Maintenance for Janitorial Services at Piers and Docks (C-8714-2) 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) Approve a Janitorial Services Agreement with Quality Commercial Cleaning, Inc., dba Spectrum Facility Maintenance for Janitorial Services at Piers and Docks at a not -to -exceed cost of $235,000, for a proposed three-year term, with the option of two, one-year renewals; and c) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agi0ement. 9. Inter -Agency Instructional Services Agreement with Rancho Santiago Community College District (C-7113-4) a) Determine this action is exempt from the CaliforniW 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 a five-year Inter -Agency Instruct' 1 Services Agreement with the Rancho Santiago Community College District in an amou -exceed $525,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. 10. Contract Approval for Public Safety Helicopter Services Between the Cities of Newport Beach and Huntington Beach (C-8285-3) 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 the Services Agreement for Public Safety Helicopter Support Between the City of Huntington Beac and the City of Newport Beach and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreeent. k MISCELLANEOUS 11. Planning Commission Agenda for the June 20, 2024 Meeting Receive and file. 12. Donation of Artwork Indivisible to the City of Newport Beach 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) Accept the donation of Indivisible from the Newport Beach Sister City Association into the City Art Inventory and approve the placement of the piece in the Central Library. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton, seconded by Councilmember Avery, to approve the Consent Calendar; and noting the recusals by Mayor O'Neill and Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton to Item 4, and the amendments to Item 1. The motion carried unanimously. IX. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR — None Volume 66 - Page 123 City of Newport Beach June 25, 2024 X. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS Jim Mosher suggested holding a study session to consider wording options for implementing the housing obligations on the November ballot, reviewing the current total tidelands rate structure in the harbor as it relates to the mooring fees, and assessing the future role of the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). Luca Shakoori, policy intern from Supervisor Katrina Foley's office, provided an update that highlighted the provisions in the FY 2024-25 approved budget, noise concerns and overall improvements at John Wayne Airport, a community marine flair disposing event, climate action plan engagement efforts, and the OC Parks summer concerts and sunset cinema film series. XI. PUBLIC HEARING 13. Resolution Nos. 2024-42 and 2024-43: Collection of Certain Sewer and Recycling Fees and Charges Through the Property Tax Roll Mayor O'Neill and Councilmember Grant recused themselves due to real property interest conflicts. Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton opened the public hearing. Hearing no testimony, he closed the public hearing. =K_ V Motion by Councilmember Blom, seconded by Councilmember Avery, 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. 2024-42, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Confirming the Sewer Service Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Authorizing Collection of the Fee Through the Orange County Tax Roll; and c) adopt Resolution No. 2024-C3, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Confirming the Recycling Fee Report for,Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Authorizing Collection of the Fee Through the Orange County Tax Roll. With Mayor O'Neill and Councilmember Grant recusing themselves, the motion carried 5-0-2. XII. CURRENT BUSINESS 14. Annual Appointments*feduled Board and Commission Vacancies Adam Leverenz encouraged the City Council to consider the two new candidates for the Harbor Commission seats. City Clerk Brown reported that applicants must receive at least four votes to be appointed. City Clerk Brown read the ballot votes for the Board of Library Trustees as follows: Meghan Murray — Blom, Grant, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton Jenny Williams — Avery, Weigand City Clerk Brown announced that Meghan Murray was appointed to the Board of Library Trustees for a four-year term. City Clerk Brown read the ballot votes for the Building and Fire Board of Appeals as follows: Kenneth Kasdan — Avery, Blom, Grant, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton, Weigand City Clerk Brown announced that Kenneth Kasdan was appointed to the Building and Fire Board of Appeals for a four-year term. Volume 66 - Page 124 City of Newport Beach June 25, 2024 City Clerk Brown read the ballot votes for the City Arts Commission as follows: David Anastos — Grant Heather Ignatin — Avery, Blom, Grant, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton, Weigand Vanessa Moore — Avery, Blom, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton, Weigand City Clerk Brown announced that Heather Ignatin and Vanessa Moore were appointed to the City Arts Commission for four-year terms. City Clerk Brown read the ballot votes for the Civil Service Board as follows: Howard Herzog — Avery, Blom, Grant, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton, Weigand Brian Moore — Avery, Blom, Grant, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton, Weigand City Clerk Brown announced that Howard Herzog and Brian Moore were reappointed to the Civil Service Board for four-year terms. City Clerk Brown read the ballot votes for the Harbor Commission as follows: Gary Williams — Avery, Blom, Grant, Kleiman, O'Nei leton, Weigand City Clerk Brown announced that Gary Williams was reappoin d to the Harbor Commission for a four-year term. I City Clerk Brown read the ballot votes for the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission as follows: Robin McGillivray — Avery AL Drew Teicheira — Grant Amy Waunch — Blom, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton, Weigand City Clerk Brown announced that 44 vaunch was appointed to the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission for a four-year ter City Clerk Brown read the ballot votee Planning Commission as follows: Curtis Ellmore — Avery, Blom, Grant, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton, Weigand Jonathan Langford — Avery, Blom, Grant, Kleiman, O'Neill, Stapleton, Weigand City Clerk Brown announced that Curtis Ellmore and Jonathan Langford were reappointed to the Planning Commission for four-year terms. XIII. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION — None X1V. ADJOURNMENT — 4:34 p.m. The agenda was posted on the City's website and on the City Hall electronic bulletin board located in the entrance of the City Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive on June 20, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Leilani I. Brown City Clerk Will O'Neill Mayor Volume 66 - Page 125