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November 12, 2024
December 10, 2024
Agenda Item No. 1
Mayor O'Neill thanked the City Arts Commission and noted that the staff report was well -written.
Councilmember Grant thanked staff and the City Arts Commission for making the sculpture
exhibition a success, viewed the exhibition as an ongoing City franchise, supported efficient
planning and use of resources, and made a recommendation to continue the $2,500 honorarium per
year per artist instead of decreasing it to $2,000. She also indicated that she opposed any suggestion
that excludes artists outside of Orange County from the exhibition.
Councilmember Blom thanked the City Arts Commission for returning with a fiscally responsible
proposal.
In response to Mayor O'Neill's question, Library Services Director Hartson relayed that the reduced
honorarium amount is for Council's consideration as a cost saving measure and stated that the staff
recommendation is for a $2,500 artist honorarium.
Motion by Councilmember Grant, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Stapleton, to a) determine
these actions are 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. 2024-84, A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Amending City Council Policy
I-10 (Financial Support for Culture and Arts) Including Re -Titling as City Council Policy I-10
(Culture and Arts Grants); and c) approve the &ty Arts Commission's recommendation for a
three-year Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Cente rk and determine the artist honorarium
allocation per sculpture.
The motion carried unanimously. _
17. Agreement with Visit Newport Beach Inc. for Tourism Promotion, Marketing and
Branding Services (C-4961-1)
Mayor O'Neill noted the work on the mat the importance of continuing robust advertising, noted
that short-term lodging funds would be focused on enforcement and public safety measures, and
expressed his appreciation I
he subcommittee.
Kory Kramer read a statement on behalf of Debbie Snavely, Visit Newport Beach (VNB)
Chairperson, which expressed her support for the proposed agreement, applauded the City Council's
working group, recognized the valuable partnership with the City and expressed thanks.
Jim Mosher suggeste hat the revised agreement include a requirement that VNB board meetings
be made open to the Irublic. He further suggested appointing a City Council representative on the
board and questioned how the proposed revisions are in response to the public's request for defraying
costs associated with Short -Term Lodging (STL) by using the tax collected from them.
Adam Leverenz read agenda materials and suggested remaining within the 18% Transit Occupancy
Tax (TOT) budget.
Councilmember Avery noted having productive conversations during subcommittee meetings
focused on striking a balance regarding tourism, recognized the heavy investments in adjacent
hotels and surrounding properties, commented on vacation rentals and the impacts of an
overconcentration of STL units resulting in mismanaged properties, thought VNB is an excellent
organization and voiced his approval of the outcome, and expressed excitement for the future of
tourism in the City.
Councilmember Weigand thanked Councilmember Avery, Mayor O'Neill, and subcommittee and
partners who worked together on the matter. He thought efforts made to finalize the VNB
agreement will be positive for the City.
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b) Approve a Revocable License Agreement with the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce for the
use of promotional and branding materials.
MISCELLANEOUS
19. Budget Amendment to Accept a Check from the California Library Literacy Services and
Appropriate Funds to the Library's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget
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 a check in the amount of $41,935 from California Library Literacy Services and approve
Budget Amendment No. 25-031 to increase expenditures by the same amount in the Literacy
accounts.
20. Annual Reports on Development Impact Fees and Development Agreements
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) Receive, review and file the annual reports on development impact fees and development
agreements.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Stapleton, seconded by Councilmember Avery, to approve the
Consent Calendar; and noting the recusals by Councilmember Grant to Item 6 and Councilmember
Blom to Item 12.
The motion carried unanimously. 96
XVI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR — None
XVII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Al Bruder advocated for the selection of Deputy Police Chief Dave Miner as the next Police Chief.
Jim Mosher announced that a General Plan Update workshop will take place on November 2120, 2024,
at 6:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room to discuss the City's plan for coastal resilience and
safety, and encouraged the community to attend.
XVIII. CURRENT BUSINESS
21. Placement of Original Wooden City Seal from the Former City Council Chambers
Don Webb utilized a presentation to review the origin of the City's seal and its extensive history. He
detailed the placement of the 8-foot City seal on various buildings and highlighted the support from
seven past City mayors to install the official seal on the wall adjacent to the Civic Center entry.
Councilmember Grant thanked Mr. Webb for his continued service to the City.
Councilmember Avery noted the continued involvement of past mayors and commended their
ongoing work in Newport Beach.
Jim Mosher supported restoring the City seal to a prominent location and suggested placing it on
the wall next to the Community Room facing the parking lot or opposite Of r S,. it .,,,.,,14
be in the outside wall of the Council Chambers, facing the breezeway. He also recommended
exploring alternative locations.
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