HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 - On the AgendaOn the Agenda: August 27 City Council Meeting
The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, August 27. Items of interest are
highlighted below. The entire agenda and staff reports can be viewed here.
A study session will begin at 4 p.m. Agenda items include:
Development impact fees. Staff will present the results of a recent
development impact fee study for discussion and input.
The regular session will begin at 6 p.m. Agenda items include:
• An agreement with Environment Planning Development Solutions, Inc. for
the preparation of an environmental impact report on Surf Farm, a proposed
private development at 3100 Irvine Ave. The applicant has proposed to
redevelop 15 acres of the existing Newport Beach Golf Course into a 7-acre
surfing lagoon, lounging areas, viewing platforms for spectators, private
cabanas with bathrooms and showers, and three warming pools. Two new
buildings are also proposed for uses such as health and fitness facilities, a
surf -related retail store, locker rooms, food service and overnight
accommodations for visiting athletes. The environmental analysis is
expected to take about 10 months to complete.
• A proposed amendment to an existing agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc.
for the Fusus intelligence system to support real-time crime analysis and
data integration in the Police Department's Crime Information Center (CIC).
The Police Department is developing the CIC to enhance real-time crime
analysis and investigation, digital evidence retrieval and processing, and a
future drone program. Fusus will allow CIC staff to quickly access video
resources near crime incidents and immediately begin working on leads to
guide responding patrol officers and investigators.
• A budget amendment to accept a $200,000 donation from the Friends of the
Newport Beach Library. The donation will augment the Library's collections
and sponsor a variety of programs.
• A public hearing and consideration of an ordinance and resolution
approving the Residences at 1600 Dove Street project and overriding an
Orange County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) determination of
inconsistency. The applicant, Picerne Group, is requesting approval of a
General Plan amendment, affordable housing implementation plan, traffic
study, and development agreement for the future development of a
residential project of up to 282 dwelling units at 1600 Dove St. A project
design is not being proposed, and would require later review by the Planning
Commission. Also for City Council consideration is a resolution overriding a
June 20 ALUC determination that the project is inconsistent with airport
land use plans.
• A public hearing on the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds by the
California Enterprise Development Authority for the benefit of Sage Hill
School. Sage Hill has requested Council approval to issue up to $55 million
in revenue obligations to finance school improvements. The City's role is to
provide an opportunity for community input on the bond issuance. The City
does not have any responsibility for the debt and is not pledging any assets
as security for the debt.
• Homeless outreach update and related items. The Councilwill receive an
update on the City's homeless outreach program from January through June
2024, including summaries of tasks accomplished and data collected by
City staff and consultants. The Council will also consider two related items:
a six-month agreement to continue Be Well OC Mobile Response Team
services; and modifications to Newport Beach Municipal Code regulations
governing the use of public property and interference with public access.
The agenda item also includes staffing recommendations to further improve
the City's efforts to reduce homelessness.