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Home My WebLink AboutPreliminary Capital Improvement Prgm ReviewCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT May 22, 2008 Agenda Item 6 SUBJECT: Review of Preliminary Capital Improvement Program (PA2007 -131) PLANNER: Janet Johnson Brown, Associate Planner (949) 644 -3236, ibrownCa�city .newport- beach.ca.us PROJECT SUMMARY An annual review of the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2008 -2009 Capital Improvement Program to determine consistency with the General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan, and to make recommendations to the City Council concerning the proposed public works projects. Conduct a review of the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2008 -2009 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and report to the City Council that the CIP is consistent with the General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan, and that the projects in the CIP be implemented by the City Council. DISCUSSION Introduction The Engineering Services Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for the CIP projects, including the planning, design, construction, and inspection of these projects. The CIP serves as a plan for the provision of public improvements, special projects, on -going maintenance programs, and the implementation of the City's master plans. Pursuant to Section 707 (c) of the Charter of the City of Newport Beach, the Planning Commission is required to make recommendations to the City Council concerning proposed public works projects. In addition, Section 65401 of the California Government Code states that the Planning Commission shall review the proposed public works projects for conformity with the General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan and report the results of this review to the City Council. Analysis The Preliminary Fiscal Year 2008 -2009 CIP lists a total of 92 projects, a majority of which involve the repair and maintenance of existing public improvements and facilities. Review of Preliminary Capital Improvement Program May 22, 2008 Page 2 These projects are consistent with General Plan policies that require the proper maintenance of existing facilities and improvements. Projects that involve new construction, the expansion or removal and replacement of existing facilities, or renovations and improvements to existing facilities are analyzed below in terms of their consistency with the General Plan and the Coastal Land Use Plan. The projects listed in rows that are shaded represent new projects included in the Fiscal Year 2008 -2009 CIP. A copy of the CIP worksheets for each of the projects listed below is attached to this report as Exhibit 1. A copy of the entire Preliminary Fiscal Year 2008 -2009 CIP may be found online at: www.city.newport- beach. ca. us / accounting /BudaeV2009 /ClPoroiect- Web 09.pdf CIP Pg.# Project Title Little Corona Restroom Facility Planning Document Comments Coastal Land Use Plan I for providing adequate support facilities and Recreation Element access for persons with disabilities. The restroom facility will be consistent with land uses that support the needs of 16 Santa Ana Heights Equestrian Facilities Land Use Element residents, including recreational activity that is in balance with community natural Policy LU 5.2.3 calls for improving and 20 Balboa Village Alley Replacement Land Use Element enhancing the aesthetic quality of alleys without impacting service access. Policy S 4.2 supports and encourages the seismic retrofitting and strengthening of 23 Bridge Seismic Retrofit Construction Safety Element essential facilities such as hospitals and schools to minimize damage in the event of seismic or geologic hazards. Review of Preliminary Capital Improvement Program May 22, 2008 Page 3 CIP Pg.# Project Tide Planning Document Comments I ne medians are cunenuy wmareo manually. The project includes an irrigation system connected to the City's automated 28 Dover Drive Medians Renovation Natural Resources system. This is consistent with Policy NR Element 1.1, which calls for the use of water - efficient landscaping and irrigation. Water - efficient shrubs and groundcover should be Improvements and dimensions are 29 Dover Drive Sidewalk Circulation Element consistent with the classification of this primary/major road. Irvine Avenue Realignment - University to Improvements and dimensions are 32 Bristol Circulation Element consistent with the classification of this primary road. 33 I Irvine Terrace Landscape Improvements I Natural Resources Pursuant to Policy NR 1.1, water- efficient Element I landscaping and irrigation should be used. Improvements and dimensions are 34 Jamboree Road Bridge Widening Circulation Element consistent with the classification of this major road. CLUP Policy 3.1.1 -2 calls for the 39 Ocean Front Street End Improvements Coastal Land Use Plan enhancement of all existing public street ends providing public access to the shoreline and beaches. The medians are currently watered manually. The project includes an irrigation system connected to the City's automated 47 Westcliff Drive Medians Renovation Natural Resources system. This is consistent with Policy NR Element 1.1, which calls for the use of water - efficient landscaping and irrigation. Water. efficient shrubs and groundcover should be used. Bayside Waterfront Walkway to Balboa Island Harbor and Bay Element This project is consistent with policies 48 Recreation Element calling for expanding public access to and Bridge (`ne�fel 1 —A 1 Im Dl— �1—+h. eK—Ii- CIP Pg.# Review of Preliminary Capital Improvement Program May 22, 2008 Page 4 Project Title Planning Document Comments Directional, Wayfinding, and Monument Circulation Element Policy CE 1.2.1 and CLUP Policies 2.9.3 -3, 49 Signage Coastal Land Use Plan 3.1.1 -3, and 3.2.2 -6 call for wayfinding signs. Neighborhood Traffic Management Pursuant to Policy CE 2.2.5, traffic calming 50 Improvements Circulation Element improvements will need to balance safety, quality of life, and efficiency. 58 Gil 31 63 call for a comprehensive beach replenishment program to assist in Coastal Land Use Plan maintaining beach width and elevations. Coastal Sand Replenishment Cooperative Harbor and Bay Element Project Natural Resources CLUP Policy 4.2.4 -2 and Policy NR 15.1 Element call for monitoring dredging projects within the region to identify opportunities to reduce disposal costs and utilize dredge spoils for CLUP Policies 4.2.5 -2 and 4.2.5 -4 and Coastal Land Use Plan Policy NR 11.5 allow eelgrass restoration Eelgrass Mitigation Bank Natural Resources sites to serve as mitigation sites for Element eelgrass removal resulting from dock and channel dredging projects. Coastal Land Use Plan CLUP Policy 3.3.2 -7 and Policies HB 6.3, Mooring Layout Design Harbor and Bay Element HB 6.4, and Policy R 8.3 encourage the Recreation Element I provision and expansion of moorings. CLUP Policy 3.3.2 -7 calls for expanding Public Docks Access Improvements Coastal Land Use Plan and enhancing facilities for dinghy docks, where feasible. Policy CE 2.3.4 calls for monitoring of traffic 52 Traffic Signal Modernization: Phase 2 conditions, considering additional Jamboree Road Circulation Element improvements in areas with operations issues, such as intersections with heavy turn volumes. 58 Back Bay View Park Replenishment and The project is consistent with Policy 4.4.1 -2, Enhancement Coastal Land Use Plan which requires landscaping to minimize impacts to public coastal views. CLUP Policy 2.8.2-6 and Policy S 1.3 call for continuing the Surhide- SunsetNVest 57 Beach Sand Study and Replenishment Coastal Land Use Plan Newport Beach Replenishment program. Program Safety Element CLUP Policy 2.8.6 -2 and Policy S 3.1 call 58 Gil 31 63 call for a comprehensive beach replenishment program to assist in Coastal Land Use Plan maintaining beach width and elevations. Coastal Sand Replenishment Cooperative Harbor and Bay Element Project Natural Resources CLUP Policy 4.2.4 -2 and Policy NR 15.1 Element call for monitoring dredging projects within the region to identify opportunities to reduce disposal costs and utilize dredge spoils for CLUP Policies 4.2.5 -2 and 4.2.5 -4 and Coastal Land Use Plan Policy NR 11.5 allow eelgrass restoration Eelgrass Mitigation Bank Natural Resources sites to serve as mitigation sites for Element eelgrass removal resulting from dock and channel dredging projects. Coastal Land Use Plan CLUP Policy 3.3.2 -7 and Policies HB 6.3, Mooring Layout Design Harbor and Bay Element HB 6.4, and Policy R 8.3 encourage the Recreation Element I provision and expansion of moorings. CLUP Policy 3.3.2 -7 calls for expanding Public Docks Access Improvements Coastal Land Use Plan and enhancing facilities for dinghy docks, where feasible. Review of Preliminary Capital Improvement Program May 22, 2008 Page 5 CIP Pg.# Project Title Planning Document Comments Policy HB 6.4 calls for the enhancement of 64 Rhine Channel Wharf Repair and Public Dock Harbor and Bay Element guest and public facilities for transient boaters. Policy R 1.9 calls for developing Sunset 65 Sunset Ridge Park Recreation Element Ridge Park as an active park with playfields, picnic areas, a playground, and other facilities. CLUP Policy 4.1.2 -2 calls for special 67 Areas of Special Biological Significance Coastal Land Use Plan protection to marine resource areas and Assessment species of special biological or economic significance. CLUP Policy 4.1.3 -3 and Policy NR 10.8 call for the preparation of natural habitat protection regulations for Buck Gully for the Coastal Land Use Plan purpose of providing standards to ensure 68 Buck Gully Canyon Stabilization and Flood Natural Resources both the protection of the natural habitats in Control Element these areas and of private property rights. Include standards for the placement of structures, native vegetatioNfuel modification buffers, and erosion and sedimentation control structures. CLtJP PoIICy .. call for the p� liit f" C ( p protection rego(a_ .. r Buck Guly for th¢ Buck Gull y. Management Plan Natuial'Resources Purpose of'pfiov'lt�li; standards,fo Element both the protection ofFat`hab" these areas and of pnvta`}operty Standards for the placemenfof _; - native, vegetation lfuel rtodiflcaffon b �� .. and .O JOPr p d sedimentation co f sutras be�inCluded in the ulation . 4> CLUP Policy 4.2.5 -3 calls for studies to establish an eelgrass acreage baseline for Newport Harbor. Policy NR 11.1 calls for Coastal Land Use Plan the development of a Harbor Area 70 Eelgrass Study Natural Resources Management Plan to provide a Element comprehensive approach to the management of resources of Newport Bay including eelgrass protection. Policy NR 11.4 calls for interagency coordination of establishing eelgrass restoration sites. CLUP Policy 4.3.2 -24 calls for the use of 71 Irrigation — Citywide Central Computer System Coastal Land Use Plan weather- and moisture -based irrigation controls to reduce runoff, direct and encourage water conservation. CLUP Policy 4.3.2 -24 calls for the use of 72 Irrigation — Newport Coast Central Computer Coastal Land Use Plan weather- and moisture -based Irrigation System controls to reduce runoff, direct and encourage water conservation. Review of Preliminary Capital Improvement Program May 22, 2008 Page 6 CIP Pg.# Project Title Planning Document Comments CLUP Policy 4.3.2 -24 calls for the use of 73 Irrigation — Smart Controller Program Coastal Land Use Plan 'Feather- and moisture -based irrigation controls to reduce runoff, direct and encourage water conservation. CLUP Policy 4.3.2 -3 and Policies HB 8.6 Coastal Land Use Plan and NR 3.6 call for participation in 74 Newport Coast Runoff Reduction Program Harbor and Bay Element watershed -based runoff reduction efforts Natural Resources with the Regional Board Water Quality Element Control Board, the County of Orange, and upstream cities. Both the CLUP and the General Plan identify the Semeniuk Slough as an Coastal Land Use Plan environmental study area (ESA). Policy NR 76 Semeniuk Slough Dredging Project Natural Resources 10.3 requires a site - specific survey and Element analysis prepared by a qualified biologist where development would occur within or contiguous to areas identiried as an ESA. Both the CLUP and the General Plan call Coastal Land Use Plan for the preparation of a Harbor Area 76 Upper Bay Comprehensive Resource Harbor and Bay Element Management Plan (HAMP) that will provide Management Plan Natural Resources a comprehensive approach to the Element management of the resources of Newport Bay, including the Upper Bay. CONCLUSION The Preliminary Fiscal Year 2008 -2009 CIP does not present any inconsistencies with the General Plan or the Coastal Land Use Plan. Environmental Review None required. Public Notice None required. Prepared by: iiileo , -!i%/ , ..✓lIL��llili EXHIBIT: Submitted by: O David Lepo Planning Directo Fiscal Year 2008 -2009 Capital Improvement Program Worksheets