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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Minutes
Study Session
April 10, 2007 — 3:30 p.m.
HULL CALL
Present: Council Member Henn, Council Member
Rosansky, Council Member Webb, Cotu
Gardner Ar
CURRENT BUSINESS
1. CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS ON
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City Manager Homer Bludau
continued.
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presentation that explained how planning for
Emergency Ind rdinator Fre an gave an overview of the three key roles of the
Eme Ma m m: ty Preparedness, Community Preparedness and
anageme jecta. She provided in -depth information on the
mergency ge t Plan, the Emergency Operations Center, who proclaims a local
emergency, the s a xercises the City has had, and the role of the elected officials in a
disaster. Comm 'ty Pre dness informs and trains citizens on what they can do before,
wring and afte a disas r occur. She also provided a list of Future Emergency
nagement prof s. She stated that the City Manager is appointed as the Director of
E envy Se s, the Fire Chief is the Deputy Director and the Mayor is the
spoke son. A is.done yearly and a different scenario is selected each year.
In response until Member Daigle, Ms. Freeman clarified that the Incident Commander
I under the ity Manager.
In response to Council Member Gardner's concern about the City's notification system,
Emergency Service Coordinator Freeman stated that the notification systems are costly and
the City would have to invest in a system that could be used in all disasters, which range
from $400,000 to $900,000.
City Manager Bludau stated that evacuation is a problem for the City because there is no
way of letting people know who should evacuate and who shouldn't.
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Ken Drellishak requested that Council keep sirens in mind when deciding evacuation
notification systems.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
ADJOURNMENT - 5:06 p.m.
The agenda for the Special Meeting was posted on April 4, 2007, at 2:25 p.m. on the City
Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building.
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Regular Meeting
April 10, 2007 — 7:00 p.m
I. STUDY SESSION - 3:30 p.m
II. CLOSED SESSION - 5:10 p.m
III. RECESS
IV. RECONVENE AT 7 :00 P.M. F(
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Council Member Gardner reported that parking and other issues have been resolved with the
Coastal Commission staff for the Balboa Theater and the matter will finally be placed on the Coastal
Commission's agenda for approval.
Council Member Daigle said she received a letter from Patricia Zorn who lives near China Cove
thanking Council for dredging of the China Cove area because it has added to the positive
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celebration of her 951h birthday. Ms. Zorn was the first female admitted to the Balboa Yacht Club
and keeps a yacht in the harbor to this day. On May 121h a fundraising dinner for the aquatics club
will be held at the Pacific Club during which Marian Bergeson will be honored.
Council Member Webb spoke about his visit to Sister City Okazaki and found it remarkable that
there were so many common goals between the two cities. In addition, he visited Kyoto and a
rooftop "green" area on an 11 -story retail building. He was encouraged that Newport Beach might
consider incorporating "green" rooftop areas on new buildingWach
Mayor Rosansky reminded constituents about the Newport Film Festival April 19th through
29th and the John Wayne Festival commemorating th 00 year of his birth. On his visit to
Okazaki, Mayor Rosansky found the citizens and offic' a very warm and inviting and said he
was amazed at the parallels between the two citie . ayor nsky offered the "gift" statue to be
housed at the library. A
SII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. READING OF M
10
1. MINUTES OF THE AD NED REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 24,
2007 AND THE ADJOUR D REGULAR MEETING AND REGULAR
MEETING 0 CH 27, 200 100- 2007]. Waive reading of subject minutes,
approve as writt rder filed.
2. READING OF O DIN OLUTIONS. Waive reading in full of
all ordinances and solution si ration, and direct City Clerk to read by
3. RT BEACH BWING COMPANY, REVIEW OF USE PERMIT NO.
FWPOR OULEVARD (PA2006 -177) 1100 - 20071. Continue to
5. CO ONA L MAR STATE BEACH IMPROVEMENTS (C 3461) -
MEN NO: 4 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT [38/100
200 Approve Amendm No.. 4 to Professional Services Agreement with Robbins
Jor nsen Christohr Acts wn: as Rossetti Jorgensen) for an amount
not o exceed $29,925 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk t oe xecute the
7. IO COMMUNICATION TOWER. LEASE AGREEMENT,
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT, BUDGET AMENDMENT (.0 -3928)
[381100- 20071. Continue to April 24, 2007.
9. SMART CONTROLLER INSTALLATION AND SERVICES PROGRAM
1381100- 20071. a) Approve a budget amendment (07BA -063) appropriating $94,800
to Account No. 7251- C5106968 for the Weather Based Irrigation Controller Program
and increasing revenue estimates by $94,800 representing rebate funding from
Municipal Water District of Orange County ( MWDOC); and b) authorize
expenditures of $186,306 from CALFED grant funds and MWDOC SmarTimer
rebate program funds to install 176 weather -based irrigation controllers in Corona
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XIII.
del Mar and Newport Coast by Hydropoint Data Systems.
10. TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH REPUBLIC ITS, INC. (C-3930)[38/100-
20071. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Republic ITS, Inc. of
Novato for annual maintenance of the City's traffic signal equipment at a not to
exceed price of $210,000 per year and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the Agreement.
11. NEWPORT COAST COMMUNITY CEN - AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGRE NT WITH PACIFIC SOILS
ENGINEERING, INC. (C-3577) [38/1 2007] Approve Amendment No. 3 to
Professional Services Agreement wit a Soils Engineering, Inc. for a not to
exceed amount of .$5,156 and aut 'ze the or and City Clerk to execute the
Amendment.
D. MISCELLANEOUS
12. APPOINTMENTS T E TY COUNCILICITI COMMITTEE ON
MARINA PARK DESI 00- 20071. Appoint the fo owing persons to the
City Council/Citizens' Comm a on Marina Park Design: a) Randal Eling as
the American on, Post 291, esentative; b) Bill Garrett as the Parks, Beaches
& Recreation ssion's repre tative; and c) Tom Olivas as the Girl Scout
Council of Oran represen e.
S17. TRAFFIC IMPA T (F E) E UPDATE - APPROVAL OF
PROFESSIONAL RVI A NT WITH RBF CONSULTINGS (C-
3 381100 -2007 D" staff to ecute a Professional Services Agreement
ith R F Consulting pdating the City's traffic impact fee to be consistent with
.the ne ly adopted Ci General Plan and authorize. the Mayor and City Clerk to
xecu the.Agreement an amount not to exceed $102,900.
on a em elich to approve the Consent Calendar noting the
con nce m No. 3 22, 2007, continuance of Item No. 7 to April 24, 2007, and
Items 8 an
The motio rried a following roll call vote:
Ayes: Coun Member. Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosan Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
ITEMS OVE FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
4. CIT F UNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Dick Nichols recommended that finance items be discussed during Study Sessions, rather
than being considered by only three Council Members.
Council Member Daigle said the Finance Committee would meet on April 24th at 2:30 p.m.
and April 25th at 9:00 a.m. and that the meetings were open to the public.
Motion by Council Member Curry to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -21 to modify the purpose
and responsibilities of the City Council Finance Committee.
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
6. NEWPORT COAST DRIVE AND PELICAN HILL ROAD NORTH - APPROVAL OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RBF CONSULTING (C -3927)
1381100- 20071.
Dolores Otting said she wanted to know the timefr for the conceptual plan that she
understood was being done to prevent cement true to overturning. She understood that
Pelican Hills Road South would be open before t project was done and felt the residents
would want to know the impact of this project.
Council Member Webb responded that can Hills would be open by May 1st per
Council's action. Public Works Direc adum responded olores Otting that the timing
of this project would depend on wh ptionAe Council selec
Motion by Council Member b approve a Profession rvices Agreement with
RBF Consulting of Irvine for provi engineering services For the ewport Coast Drive at
Pelican Hills Road North Right -T mprovement project for a riot- taexceed price of
$100,000 and authorize a Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement; and b) approve
a budget amendment ( 64) approp ' g $100,000 from the unappropriated balance
for Measure M Turnback Account 281- C5200974.
The motion carried by the owing ro ote:
Ayes: Co ember He cil Memb Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
ans Council Mem ebb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
8. Cl L CONCEPTU SITE PLAN AND RELOCATION OF OCTA
TRAN R N CENTE INVESTIGATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
E D IGN (C -3929) [381100- 20071.
Dick Ni s fel at because of the investment, the public should have an opportunity to
look at th icker
Dolores Ott g asked at the City was getting for its $42,000, when an appraisal would be
done, and w t will happen with the traffic.
teved an alternate site was needed because there were too many problems with
n issues including public access to the site. This affects Harbor Pointe and
get the full brunt of the noise. He preferred that the Newport Center site be
through eminent domain.
Barry Allen spoke in favor of the item because it would be a good idea to study the site for a
possible. City. Hall location. He also suggested that Mayor Pro Tem Selich conduct outreach
with the residents of Harbor Pointe.
Ed Stevens also supported this item and felt the study should move forward because it
would include a much - needed traffic study.
Jan Vandersloot supported approval of the item and commended Mayor Pro Tem Selich for
his outreach efforts. He felt it is a small price to pay for an alternate site for City Hall.
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Mayor Rosansky explained that this contract was being let for a site study only and did not
involve noise or traffic studies.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Selich to a) direct staff to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with DMJM Design of Los Angeles to provide for the investigation of a potential
city hall site at the current OCTA Transportation Center site and the relocation of the
OCTA terminal to the parcel immediately south of the existing site in Newport Center for a
not -to- exceed price of $42,000 and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and
Agreement; and b) approve a budget amendment (07 -065) appropriating $42,000 from
General Fund unappropriated balance for FY 2007 -08 Account No. 7410- C2910545.
The motion carried by the following roll
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council
Rosansky, Council Member Webb,
BUDGET AMENDMENT
UNANTICIPATED OUTSIDE
Bob Rush felt the Council nee
City Attorney Burnham with
2004. m
City Attorney Clauson to
concern was a matter for t FP
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Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
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SERVICES FOR
der a potential conflict of Merest involving former
the document approved by Council in September
Gardner that the prior speaker's
000 budgeted for the City Attorney
uson confirmto Mayor Pro Tem Selich that her recommendation was
his concerns Ath the FPPC.
e TAVebb to approve a budget amendment (07BA -066)
from ral Fund unappropriated reserves to the City Attorney's
ical account 0510 -8080.
gie following roll call vote:
Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
'ARK DEDICATION FEE ADJUSTMENT - APPRAISAL OF EASTBLUFF
HENRY PARK (contd. from 2/27/07, 3/13/07 & 3/27/07)1100- 2007].
Richard Nichols asked what this had to do with Conexant. Mayor Rosansky advised Mr.
Nichols that. he was off -topic and the only consideration was whether or not to grant a
continuance. Mr. Nichols felt there should be a one -on -one connection between facilities and
parks. Council Member Henn explained that the applicant asked for a continuance and that
was the only concern at this point.
Mayor Pro Tem Selich said he would not support further continuances after the continuance
to April 24th. Mayor Rosansky concurred.
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Motion by Council Member Webb to continue to April 24, 2007.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Cynthia Koller said she was concerned about her neighborhood d related a telephone conversation
with an ADP state official regarding group homes and inc' nts that occurred during a previous
IROC meeting. She asked the City Council to immediate1mcss the moratorium.
Lori Morris asked who was making sure that o Koke:tat \FPPC.
omes were conducting
background checks on residents. Residents wh regarding this matter
were threatened and admonished to stay on top'
Deborah Calvert said that over two ye go sh uestionflict involving former
City Attorney Bob Burnham and no one her contact t
Mary Bryant spoke about a possible conflict o terest regarding group homes and hoped the City
would be able to resolve this issug.
Denys Oberman spoke about th
has repeatedly stated that it is t
the constituents and she. wanted
Dolores OttYese out the
change the rou from J�
that the Co eoues d a ore
Dick Nichols
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of est regarding group homes. This Council
zcil to 1 with this problem and provide relief to
gh wi -their promise to their constituents.
arning siren, the location of shelters, and the need to
toad. Council Member Henn responded to Dolores Otting
on an alternative notification system.
and definitions of group homes.
"ida Mart i nd 1 th- a7during the last meeting when the last speaker was talking
about group ho the eo was scrambled. Council Member Henn assured the speaker that
technical difficulti with th 'deo were unexpected and unintentional.
uhlmann ask why there was no discussion about Mr. Rush's comments. Mayor Rosansky
exp d that this as not the time for this type of discussion and that City Attorney Clauson
rectum ded to Mr ush that he contact the FPPC.
Mayor Rosa ted that IROC was scheduled to meet on Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the
library and re sentatives from ADP in Sacramento would be present to address community
concerns.
XVI. ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Mayor Pro Tem Selich announced that the General Plan Implementation Committee would meet on
Wednesday, April 11th. The committee has an advisory group that includes local contractors and
others. An additional meeting is scheduled for May 16th at 6:30 p.m.
Council Member Daigle said she attended the Sanitation District meeting for Council Member Webb
and reported that the district is embarking on a $320 million capital improvement project. The
Aviation Committee meets on April 23rd at 8:00 a.m. at the library. Discussion will include the
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lease expiration for the golf course and family recreation area adjacent to the airport and the fact
that the airport may be considering converting the area to a parking lot.
XVII. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AND ORAL STATUS REPORT
15. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR APRIL 5, 2007 [100- 2007].
Planning Director Lepo reported on the following items that were. considered during the
April 5, 2007 meeting: Use Permit No. 3158 for. Balb Inn LLC (PA2006 -270) Sienna
Restaurant, 105 Main Street; and Advanced Real Est ervices (PA2005 -196), 201 & 207
Carnation Avenue and 101 Bayside Place.
XVIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
16. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF
ENFORCEMENT ISSUES AND REI
MEASURES TO INCREASE NEIGIY.
S18.
City Manager Bludau reported a
about the enforcement on Ocean
Council directed the City Manager to
February 13th Police Chief Bob Mc
will be in place in finding
problematic and staff b ere
future; and the two perso at
effectiveness of the patr are h
recommended that the patr be con
security
The
Ayes:
in place
said he
to provide
OCEAN BOULEVARD LAW
h TO IMPLEMENT FURTHER
AND BW&CH SECURITY [100- 2007].
d g the January 23r dy session staff talked
e d and in the Peninsula t beach area. The City
k measures that would address these concerns. On
Jo ll made three recommendations. The metal gate
an ropriate low light camera system has been
will be commendation to City Council in the near
been in a since March and statistics regarding the
in cil's report. City Manager Bludau
e y 2nd to ensure enough time to have the
onal in or to collect sufficient data.
a number of residents that they appreciated the police
to allow identified public safety measures to be
trial tested in order to determine whether further
i Boulevard residents with the security they deserve.
following roll call vote:
Member°' Henn, Council. Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
✓, Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
OF COUNCIL FOR A SPONSORSHIP OF THE JOHN WAYNE
1L CELEBRATION AND BUDGET AMENDMENT [100 - 2007].
Gary Sirwin, President, Newport Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau, spoke about the
John Wayne Centennial Celebration press conference and requested City Council approval
for participation and co- sponsorship of the event in the amount of $75,000 to supplement the
Center's contribution.
Gregg Schwenk explained that this would be a one -time request for funds, talked about the
amount of work and cost involved to secure film rights, provide outreach, initiate marketing,
share media transfer cost, etc. and hoped the Council would support the request for funds.
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Motion by Council Member Curry to approve the sponsorship and a budget amendment
(07BA -067) transferring $75,000 from the unappropriated General Fund reserve to Account
0310 -8080.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council. Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosanaky, Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
XDL MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION— None
XX- ADJOURNMENT - 8.45 p.m. in memory of Ewald
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted o r' 007, at 2:25 p.m. on the City Hall
Bulletin Board located outside of the City of wport B Administration Building. The
supplemental agenda for the Regular Meeting posted on Ap 6, 2007, at 3:30 p.m. on the City
Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the Cit Newport Beach A stration Building.
Mayor
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