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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - Minutes - 10-25-2005City Council Meeting November 8, 2005 Agenda Item No. 1 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Minutes %� Study Session DRAFT October 25, 2005 — 3:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Webb, Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols Excused: Council Member Rosansky CURRENT BUSINESS 1. CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR. Referring to Item No. 4, Amendment to the Orange County Transportation Authority Agreement, Mayor Pro Tem Webb received clarification from Public Works Director Badum on the options available for modifying the plans. Council Member Rosansky joined the meeting at 3:05 p.m. Referring to Item No. 6, Amendment to Agreement for Preparation of CEQA Documents for a Project on West Coast Highway and Dover Drive, Council Member Nichols received information from Assistant City Manager Wood on how mitigated negative declarations are determined. Additionally, Council Member Nichols requested that an update on the Corona del Mar State Beach Improvements Project, Item No. 7, be provided at the regular meeting. And, lastly, he asked for additional information on Item Nos. 9 and 14. Mayor Heffernan received clarification from Assistant City Manager Wood on what the traffic study would be based on for the project addressed in Item No. 6. He agreed with Council Member Nichols that a report should be given at the regular meetingon Item No. 7, received confirmation from Public Works Director Badum that the Big Canyon Reservoir project, Item No. 8, was completed within the projected budget, and received clarification on the money spent for the CDBG Program Administration, Item No. 9. Lastly, he requested that a report be given at the regular meeting on Item No. 10, Analysis of Police Operations on July 4, 2005, and announced that he would be pulling Item No. 14, City Council Sponsorship of the OC Marathon, from the Consent Calendar. 2. JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM [100 - 20051. Fire Chief Riley provided background information and gave a brief history on the City's junior lifeguard program. He detailed the registration numbers over the past several years, and listed the reasons why the program is so popular and successful. Additionally, he outlined how the program currently works and how enrollment is handled, and noted that the program can currently handle approximately 1200 participants. He listed several options for how the program might be changed to accommodate additional participants in the future and the goals that should be considered. Volume 57 — Page 447 City of Newport Beach Study Session Minutes October 25, 2005 Lifeguard Captain Reenie Boyer listed the nine essential program components that contribute to the quality and safety of the junior lifeguard program. She reported that many options to modify the existing program were looked at and that four were determined to be the best. These were included in a survey that ranked the options against the essential program components. The two 4 -week program option ranked the highest and is the one being recommended by staff. She outlined the benefits of the recommended program and the modifications that would be made to maintain the class content. Captain Boyer also outlined some minor changes to the registration process that are being recommended and provided additional information based on questions she has already received on the proposed program. She estimated that over 20,000 young adults have been educated about ocean safety through the City's junior lifeguard program. Council Member Ridgeway requested that a permanent facility for the program be studied further and agendized for a future study session. Louise Fundenberg suggested that the junior lifeguard program curriculum include education on bicycle safety, noting that it is the mode of transportation used by many of the participants to attend class. City Manager Bludau stated that staff will return to the City Council with a recommendation on the program. 3. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE - REVIEW DRAFT GOALS AND POLICIES FOR THE NATURAL RESOURCES ELEMENT [681100- 20051. Assistant City Manager Wood referred to the supplemental report that was prepared by staff and explained that it is color coded, with the changes made by the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) in blue and by the Planning Commission in purple. Additionally, she noted that both the natural resources element and the recreation element are required elements of the general plan. The Council Members suggested several changes and made clarifications to the introductory paragraph and the context wording of the natural resources element. Woodie Tescher, EIP Associates, referred to the goals and the policies of the water supply section. There was a general consensus by the Council Members to eliminate Goal NR3 and move the two policies contained in it to the water quality section. At the request of Council Member Ridgeway, Assistant City Manager Kiff provided a brief report on tiered water rates and the Council Members addressed the issue. The general consensus was to add it to the general plan, as recommended by GPAC. Council Member Selich stated that his comments at the current meeting would be mainly limited to those that differ from the recommendations of GPAC, noting the limited time that was .available to review the two elements and his general concurrence with the GPAC recommendations. Council Member Daigle agreed and felt that the City Council should be closely aligned with GPAC. Mr. Tescher referred to the. water quality goals and policies, and specifically addressed Policy NR5.2. It was the general consensus of the Council Members to support the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Mr. Tescher referred to the air quality goals and policies, and specifically addressed Policy. NR8.4 regarding the use of blowers in the city. It was the general consensus of the Council Members to support the recommendation of Council Member Selich to Volume 57 - Page 448 City of Newport Beach Study Session Minutes October 25, 2005 change the wording from "eliminate..." to "consider eliminating Mr. Tescher referred to the biological resources goals and policies, and addressed Policy N1110.1. It was the general consensus of the Council Members to support the decision of GPAC on the policy. Mr. Tescher referred to the. open space resources goals and policies, as well as the archaeological and paleontological resources, and mineral resources goals and policies. He noted that there were no significant deviations between GPAC and the Planning Commission on these sections. Mayor Heffernan suggested that the mineral resources section include references to both oil and gas. In response to concerns raised by Mayor Pro Tem Webb, Assistant City Manager Wood confirmed.that the City Charter does not prohibit the consolidation of the oil wells in the Banning Ranch area and that staff will make sure that the general plan is consistent with the Charter. Council Member Ridgeway stated that the issue of water injection wells also needs to be addressed in the mineral resources section. Mr. Tescher referred to the visual resources goals and policies, and specifically noted Policy NR23.1 and the difference in the recommendations from GPAC and the Planning Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Webb referred to the roadway list contained in Policy NR21.3 and suggested that the State Route 73 roadway segment be extended beyond University Drive. Mr. Tescher referred to the energy conservation goal and policies, and stated that there were no significant differences in the recommendations made by GPAC and the Planning Commission. Larry Porter addressed the water supply context and provided a handout with his recommended changes and comments. Assistant City Manager Wood confirmed that the percentages regarding the. groundwater basin would be corrected in the general plan. Nancy Gardner, GPAC Co- Chair, asked for a clarification of what the City Council.has recommended and stated that seemingly minor word changes recommended by GPAC involved extensive discussion at their meetings. Ms. Gardner specifically. addressed Policy NR21.3 and the reason behind the recommendation made by GPAC. There was a general consensus by the Council Members to support the recommendation of GPAC. Laura Curran provided several specific suggestions to the natural resources element. 4. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE - REVIEW DRAFT GOALS AND POLICIES FOR THE RECREATION ELEMENT [681100- 20051. Assistant City Manager Wood introduced the discussion by stating that the update to the general plan includes a relocation of several of the policies that were in the recreation element to other elements. Volume 57 - Page 449 City of Newport Beach Study Session Minutes October 25, 2005 Mr. Tescher referred to the park and recreation facilities goals and policies, and specifically addressed Policy 111.3. Council Member Ridgeway suggested that credit be given to developers creating on -site public improvements. Mayor Pro Tem Webb referred to the context of Citywide issues and needs, and the park and recreation facilities section. He suggested that the need for additional active public parks be recognized in the document. A general discussion followed regarding public parks in private areas. Mayor Pro Tem Webb cited several places in the document where the need for active public sports parks isn't adequately addressed. Council Member Nichols agreed that each area needs its own facilities and noted that there is also a deficit of active sports parks in the Corona del Mar area. Assistant City Manager Wood referred the Council Members to Policy 111.10 and asked if the list was complete and if there should be a priority order. Council Member Nichols suggested that the passive parks listed be changed to active parks. The remainder of the discussion on the recreation element was continued to City Council Study Session of November 8, 2005. PUBLIC COMMENTS Laura Curran stated that there is a runoff problem at a property on Ocean Boulevard in Corona del Mar. She asked for a clarification on when such issues can be addressed by enforcement. ADJOURNM_F.NT - at 6:15 p.m. The agenda for the Study Session was posted on October 19, 2005, at 1:45 p.m. on the City Hall Bulletin Board located. outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. City Clerk Recording Secretary Mayor Volume 57 - Page 450 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Minutes Regular Meeting I)RAFT October 25, 2005 - 7:00 p.m. STUDY SESSION - 3:00 p.m CLOSED SESSION - 6:15 p.m A. RECESS-EE AND RECONVENED AT 700_P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING 0 C. D. E. F. G. Ld I. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb, Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols CLOSED SESSION REPORT -None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Webb INVOCATION - City Manager Bludau PRESENTATION Orange County Marathon Presentation by Bill Sumner (conducted with Item 14) NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED_ON_A FUTURE AG_ENDA FOR DISCUSSION. ACTION OR REPORT (NON- DIS-CUSSIO1sL-IYEM): Council Member Daigle noted her appointment of Ron Darling to the Aviation Committee (Item 15) and thanked him for his willingness to volunteer. Mayor Pro Tem Webb announced that there are 310 days until the City's 100th birthday and shared "Centennial Moments ". Mayor Pro Tem Webb announced that City Clerk Harkless and Arts Coordinator Barbier assembled a Centennial display case in the Council Chambers lobby. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 to 15) READING OF MINUTESIORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 4, 2005, ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 11, 2005 [100 - 20051. Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written and order filed. Volume 57 - Page 451 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes October 25, 2005 2. READING OF ORDINANCES AND full of all ordinances and resolutions Clerk to read by title only. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS RESOLUTIONS. Waive reading in under consideration, and direct City 3. APPROVAL OF SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF YOUTH PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR IRVINE TERRACE PARK [100- 20051. 1) Approve sole source purchase from Game Time /Great Western Play & Playgrounds to replace the existing youth playground at Irvine Terrace Park in an amount not to exceed $38,188 from Proposition 12 Grant Account #7251- C4310708; and 2) accept the grant funding of $24,810 from Game Time /Great Western Play & Playgrounds to offset the cost of the equipment purchase excluding tax and shipping. 4. ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AMENDMENT NO. 11 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. C -95 -985 (C -3051) [381100- 20051. Approve Amendment No. 11 to Cooperative Agreement No. C -95 -985 between the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the City of Newport Beach and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Amendment. 5. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN ADOPTION (C -2964) [38/100- 20051. Approve the Deferred Compensation Plan Document and Adoption Agreement. 8. BIG CANYON RESERVOIR COVERING AND DISINFECTION FACILITIES - COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT (C -3037) [381100 - 20051. 1) Accept the work; 2) authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion; 3) authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials bond 35 days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance with applicable portions of the Civil Code; and 4) release the Faithful Performance Bond one (1) year after Council acceptance. 9. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH LDM ASSOCIATES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 -2006 (C -3489) 1381100- 20051. Approve the proposed contract renewal with LDM Associates. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS 11. CONVERSION OF PART -TIME FISCAL CLERK POSITION TO FULL -TIME REGULAR STATUS [100- 20051. Approve the recruitment of the Fiscal Clerk position with a status of full-time regular and approve an amendment to the current budget to reflect the position as a full-time regular position. 12. HUMAN SERVICES GRANTS FOR 2005 -2006 1100- 20051. Authorize the allocation of $25,000 in Human Services Grants in the amounts and to the agencies described in the staff report. 13. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER SELICH TO THE BUILDING AD HOC COMMITTEE [100- 20051. Confirm the Mayors Volume 57 - Page 452 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes October 25, 2005 appointment of Council Member Selich to replace himself on the Building Ad Hoc Committee. 15. APPOINTMENT. TO THE AVIATION COMMITTEE [100- 20051. Confirm Council Member Daigle's appointment of Ron Darling to the Aviation Committee (District 4 alternate member). Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Webb to approve the Consent Calendar, except for those items removed (6, 7, 10 and 14). The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb, Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols J. PUBLIC COMMENTS W. R. Dildine provided a handout and questioned the legal authority to bid the City Hall project as Design -Build. City Attorney Clausen received the material and indicated that she will contact Mr. Dildine about this. Robin Sanders, 1975 Tournament of Roses Queen, invited everyone to become involved with the City's Rose Parade float and announced that people can find out more information by going to www.newportbeach100.com. Eman Jassim, Peninsula Animal Hospital, presented a letter and requested that Council initiate an amendment in the Cannery Village/McFadden Square Specific Plan to permit boarding of animals in commercial areas subject to a conditional use permit. Dolores Otting suggested videostreaming the Planning Commission meetings. Tom Billings, Protect • Our Parks, stated that people can email them at info@newport- parks.com to find out more about their "Window to the Bay" proposal for Marina Park. John Buttolph, Newporters for Responsible Government, provided an update on their signature gathering efforts relative to the initiative. K. ORAL REPOR3S.FROU CITY COUNCIL ON CQ AITTEE.ACTIA KS Ad Hoc General Plan Update Committee (GPUC) - Council Member Selich announced that the Committee met two weeks ago and will have its next meeting on November 7 at 4:00 p.m. Local Coastal Program Certification Committee - Council Member Ridgeway announced that the California Coastal Commission (CCC) unanimously approved the City's LCP on October 13 in San Diego. He stated that the Committee will meet on November 2 at 1:00 p.m. in the Fire Conference Room. Senior Planner Alford discussed what happened at the CCC hearing and the LCP procedure. He reported that the Committee will review the Coastal Commission staffs proposed modifications on November 2. He responded to Council questions relative to the potential schedule of the implementation plan and bluff issues. Newport Coast Advisory Committee - Mayor Heffernan announced that the Committee will meet on November 7 at 5:30 p.m. Volume 57 - Page 453 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes October 25, 2005 Mariners Joint Use Library Ad Hoc Steering Committee - Mayor Pro Tem Webb reported that the scratch -coat of stucjo has been put on the library. City Centennial 2006 Committee - Mayor Pro Tem Webb stated that the Committee will meet on October 27 at 3:30 p.m. at the Riverboat. He announced that they need volunteers to help with the Rose Parade float and more information is on the Centennial's website (www. newportbeach100.com). City Council/Citizens Ad Hoc Committee for Marina Park Planning - Mayor Pro Tem Webb announced that the Committee has completed its duties. City Council Ad Hoc Marina Park Advisory Committee - City Manager Bludau indicated that this issue probably won't come before Council until after the first of the year. L. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AND ORAL STATUS REPORT 16. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR OCTOBER 20, 2005 [700 - 2005). Assistant City Manager Wood reviewed the following Planning Commission items: Carl and Barbara Mosen - 3811 Villa Way; Riviera Magazine - 424 32nd Street (PA2005 -185) and The Cannery Restaurant - 3010 Lafayette Street (PA2005 -239); Newport Marina LLC - 919 Bayside Drive; and Recreation and Open Space and the Natural Resources Elements. M. CONTINUED_BUSINESS. 17. REPEAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -48 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REJECT DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF ADELPHIA'S FRANCHISE TO EITHER TIME WARNER OR COMCAST [421700 - 2005). City Manager Bludau provided the staff report. Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to repeal Resolution No. 2005 -48. Dolores Otting stated that people don't choose their cable provider and Adelphia did not replay the last Council meeting. She requested that the City negotiate to have better reception for Cox customers. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb, Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols N. CURRENT BUSINESS 18. ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC AND HUMAN SERVICE GRANTS COMMITTEE [700- 2005). Program Manager Trimble provided the staff report and answered questions regarding the duties of the Committee and the amount of money to be allocated through the Human Services Grant and CDBG public service funding requests. Motion by Council Member Ridgeway to deny the request to form the committee and re- establish a Council policy regarding the Human Services Grants Volume 57 - Page 454 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes October 25, 2005 and the CDBG public services funding requests. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb, Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols 19. INFORMATION ABOUT LEED [PRESENTATION BY RICK D'AMATO, LPA ARCHITECTS] [351100- 2005]. Rick D'Amato, LPA Architect, utilized a PowerPoint presentation to discuss what Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is, the advantages of having a LEED certified building, the different LEED categories, LPA's LEED projects, how LEED could be used in the civic center project, and how LPA proposes to receive LEED credits. He responded to questions relative to grey water and photovoltaic panels. Council Member Ridgeway noted that the Building Committee toured LPA's LEED buildings that are located in Southern California. Nancy Skinner expressed support for using solar panels on the parking structure. She suggested conducting a study session with the solar energy industry. Bill Thomas reported that 85% of the electricity for his building comes from solar panels and invited Council to tour his building at 1931 Newport Boulevard'. Dolores Otting commended Mr. D'Amato for his work and received clarification that the women's restrooms can't use reclaimed water since it can't be piped in. 520. RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -51 ESTABLISHING THE AD HOC SANTA ANA HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE [100- 20051. Assistant City Manager Kiff provided the staff report and discussed the purpose of the Committee. He responded to questions relative to who addresses design issues and the City's relationship with the Santa Ana Heights Project Advisory Committee (PAC). He recommended adding a duty to the resolution so the Committee could participate in the development of the design by working with the community and the PAC. Motion by Council ember Dai le to 1) adopt amended Resolution No. 2005 -51 forming the Ad Hoc Santa Ana Heights Community Center Committee; and 2) appoint Council Members Webb, Ridgeway, and Daigle to the Committee. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tern Webb, Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols O. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 6. AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PREPARATION OF CEQA DOCUMENTS FOR A PROJECT ON WEST COAST HIGHWAY AT DOVER DRIVE (C -3712) [381100- 20051. In response to Council questions, Assistant City Manager Wood indicated that there is a complete application on file in the Planning Department and reviewed the Volume 57 - Page 455 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes October 25, 2005 process for negative declarations and environmental impact reports. Mayor Pro Tem Webb added that the applicant has been working with the residents. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Webb to 1) approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with RBF Consulting of Irvine for additional work required for preparation of an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for an additional amount not to exceed $46,455; and 2) authorize the City Manager to sign the agreements. Dolores Otting suggested determining what impact the street light would have on emergency response. Mayor Pro Tem Webb noted that emergency vehicles have preemption systems. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb, Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle Abstain: Council Member Nichols 7. CORONA DEL MAR STATE BEACH IMPROVEMENTS (C -3461) PROJECT UPDATE; AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT; CONSTRUCTION SERVICES; FUNDING [381100- 20051. Assistant City Manager Kiff displayed a PowerPoint presentation to highlight the project and the number of times this issue has come before Council, how the volleyball courts are affected and where other courts are located on the Peninsula, and how to continue participation. He showed overlays of the area before and after construction. In response to Council Member Nichols' concerns, Public Works Director Badum noted that the overlays came from the CAD drawings that the contractor is using and explained the grass area, the bus drop off area, and the bypass lane. He reported that General Services will be installing three temporary volleyball courts this weekend. Recreation and Senior Services Director Knight reviewed the history of discussions with the volleyball players. She reported that there will be a community meeting in November that will include discussion about the volleyball courts, the fire rings, and public safety. Council Member Nichols reiterated the community's desire for more sand. In response to Council questions, Assistant City Manager Kiff stated that he can talk to the Coastal Commission about increasing the number of volleyball courts at the expense of fire rings. He confirmed that access was limited during demolition. He described the duties of the Marine Life Supervisor, the tidepool program, and the reason for the office. Council Member Ridgeway received confirmation from City Attorney Clauson that the PowerPoint presentation and discussion tonight does not violate the Brown Act. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Webb to 1) approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Robbins Jorgensen Christopher Architects; 2) approve construction services with Harrington Geotechnical Engineering, Inc. for a total not to exceed amount of $43,619 for Construction Materials Testing and Geotechnical Engineering services per the existing On -Call Professional Services Volume 57 - Page 456 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes October 25, 2005 Agreement; and 3) approve a budget amendment (06BA -023) appropriating $200,000 from the Unappropriated General Fund Surplus Balance to Account No. 7011- C5100569. In response to Council Member Selich's questions, Public Works Director Badum explained that the construction contingency also includes geotechnical services and the money owed to the architect for last minute design changes. Courtney Watson explained why the volleyball courts on this beach are more desirable than the courts on the Peninsula. She requested that they be involved and presented a petition. Tom Billings expressed his hope that all ten volleyball courts will come back. He took issue with the project design, the cost of the project, and the public outreach. Assistant City Manager Kiff described all the outreach that occurred for this project. Matt Cox agreed that the beach has eroded and expressed support for the renovation. He expressed his hope that the volleyball courts remain. Bill Thomas believed that volleyball on this beach is unique because the eight courts are together and there is less wind. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb, Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle Noes: Council Member Nichols 10. ANALYSIS OF POLICE OPERATIONS - JULY 4, 2005. Mayor Pro Tem Webb complimented the Police Department for their work on July 4. 14. CITY COUNCIL GOLD ($50,000) SPONSORSHIP OF 2ND ANNUAL OC MARATHON TO BE HELD SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2006 [100 - 2005). Council Member Ridgeway indicated that he does not have a conflict of interest, but announced that he is a founding board member of the Orange County Marathon, which is a voluntary position. Bill Sumner distributed OC Marathon posters and brochures, and stated that their goal is to have this marathon become a world -class marathon. He indicated that they want to become partners with the City since everyone knows where Newport Beach is located. He described the race route and reported that over 300 hotel rooms were booked last year and that they want to make this a week -long event in the future. Peggy Fort reported that 100% of the proceeds goes to children's charities and described their marketing and publicity campaign. She reported that 20 million people looked at the marathon's website last year. Council Member Daigle suggested putting photos of Newport Beach hotels on the website. Mr. Sumner reported that they now have a two year agreement with the Marriott Newporter. In response to Council questions, Mr. Sumner explained the different sponsorship levels and indicated that they could put the City's logo and the Centennial NB100 logo on material if the City becomes a Gold sponsor. He added that they haven't Volume 57 - Page 457 City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes October 25, 2005 asked Irvine for sponsorship because there can only be one host city. City Manager Bludau indicated that the marathon is willing to pay for staff to setup and tear down the event if the City is a Gold sponsor. He noted that this will be less expensive than last year since the race ends at the Irvine Spectrum, not the Newport Dunes. Marta Hayden, Newport Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Executive Director, reported that they offered the marathon their support, in -kind services, and advertisement on CVB's website. She indicated that sponsorship was not included in their budget. Motion by Council Member Daigle to approve becoming a Gold sponsor for the event and approve a budget amendment (06BA -024) appropriating $50,000 from Unappropriated General Fund reserves into City Council account 010 -20- 0110 -8010. Jim Collins reported that runners in New York and Boston know about this marathon and that some of his photos appeared in magazines that were circulated worldwide. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Selich, Council Member Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem Webb, Mayor Heffernan, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols P. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION -None Q. ADJOURNMENT - at 9:58 p.m. in memory of former California Assemblyman, former U.S. Congressman, and Civil Service Board Member Robert Badham. The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on October 19, 2005 at 1:45 p.m. on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. The supplemental agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on October 21, 2005, at 2:15 p.m. on the City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. City Clerk Recording Secretary Mayor Volume 57 - Page 458