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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSS2 - Study Session AgendaNEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STUDY SESSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD NOVEMBER 22, 2011 3:30 P.M. ROLL CALL II. CURRENT BUSINESS CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR. (3:30 P.M.) 2. OVERVIEW OF ZONING CODE CHAPTER 20.64 APPEAL PROCESS AND FEES. (3:40 P.M.) Council members have asked us to review how (and at what fee -based cost) Community Development decisions are "called up" to the City Council from either the Zoning Administrator or the Planning Commission. This agenda item discusses the current process as well as what other cities charge for call -ups. 3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS. (4:10 P.M.) Staff has been working with a consultant on ways to modernize and otherwise improve our business attraction and retention efforts. This agenda item will brief the Council on that work, along with offering some recommendations relating to process improvements and resource investment. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments are invited on Closed Session Agenda items, as reflected in Item ll - Closed Session of the Regular Meeting agenda, and on non - agenda items generally considered to be within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking, please state your name for the record. IV. ADJOURNMENT The City provides a yellow sign -in card to assist in the preparation of the minutes. The completion of the card is not required in order to address the Council. Speakers must limit comments to five (5) minutes on agenda items. The Council has the discretion to extend or shorten the time limit on agenda or non - agenda items. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk located at 3300 Newport Boulevard during normal business hours. In addition, such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website at www.newoortbeachca.eov This meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the agenda be posted at least 72 hours in advance of each meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the City Council and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The City Council may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally either three (3) or five (5) minutes per person. It is the intention of the City of Newport Beach to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City of Newport Beach will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact Leilani Brown, City Clerk, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible (949- 644 -3005 or citvclerk@newuortbeachca.eov).