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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-07-14 Approved MinutesAPPROVED Meeting Action Minutes NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE Location: Council Chambers Thursday, July 14, 4:00 p.m. 1. Welcome and Introduction Mayor Henn convened the meeting at 4:00 pm. The following persons were in attendance: Committee Members • Mayor Michael Henn (Chair) • Council Member Rush Hill • Council Member Ed Selich City Staff • Dana Smith, Assistant City Manager • Dave Webb, Deputy Public Works Director • Leonie Mulvihill, Assistant City Attorney • Kim Brandt, Community Development Director • Monika Goodwin, Administrative Assistant 2. Approval of Minutes for May 12, 2011 Mayor Henn noted the letter received from Bob Hawkins and another recommendation for change from Bob Hawkins for the minutes of May 12, 2011. On agenda item 2, Council Member Hill said he had not yet contacted the Fair Political Practices Commission regarding a potential conflict of interest, but he is planning to do so. Mr. Hawkins also stated that the meeting started without a quorum. The corrected minutes will return at the next meeting. 3. Approval of Minutes for June 16, 2011 Council Member Hill moved to approve the minutes of June 16, 2011, and Council Member Selich seconded, and the minutes were approved unanimously. Public Comment Neptune Avenue was brought up and Bob Rush asked how to get this project to be considered for revitalization. Mayor Henn stated that this project was one of many more that are not addressed in this ad hoc committee, but will be considered for possible future projects. Neighborhood Revitalization Committee 2 Meeting Action Minutes DRAFT July 14, 2011 4. Appointment of Citizen Advisory Panels Mayor Henn announced the CAP members appointed by him and council members Selich and Hill. He also announced the council liaison to each CAP committee: 1. Via Lido Marina Village /City Hall site — Roberta Buchanan, Bill Dunlap, Hugh Helm, Craig Batley, Richard Luehrs, George Schroeder Council liaison Rush Hill 2. Balboa Village site — Terri Pasquale, Ralph Rodheim, Craig Smith, Jim Stratton, Mark Hoover Council liaison Mayor Henn 3. West Newport Landscaping — Cindy Koller, Gina Lesley, Jeffrey Morris, Tony Petros, Paul Watkins Council liaison Ed Selich 4. Corona del Mar Entry Improvements — Sandy Haskell, John Hyatt, Lisa Jordan, Bernie Svalstad, Ron Yeo Council liaison Rush Hill 5. Santa Ana Heights Landscaping — Tim Stoaks, Sarah Wilkinson Council liaison Mayor Henn Mayor Henn noted that these CAP meetings will be organized under the Brown act and noted that they are advisory panels to the council only. In answer to questions whether money was available for these CAP meetings, Mayor Henn noted that the council had earmarked $500,000 for spending on revitalization projects, subject to approval by city council. Council Member Hill noted that private money has been donated for several of these projects, i.e., the Corona del Mar Business Improvement District is contributing $80,000 for the design cost. The stakeholders for the City Hall project are willing to fund a large portion of the design guidelines cost of $150,000. The stake holders, Via Lido Plaza Fritz Duda Co.; Vornado for Lido Marina Village, Marshall properties, as well as the City of Newport Beach, will be very involved in the design guidelines. 5. Overview of Via Lido Design Guidelines process Mr. Tim Collins spoke regarding the contracts for conceptual plans and time lines for the Via Lido Village project. He noted the first scheduled meeting date for this CAP of July 27, 2011, and handed out information for that upcoming meeting. Following questions regarding possible conflict of interest, Dana Smith responded that all citizens, stakeholders, and business owners are invited to participate in this process. Assistant City Attorney Leonie Mulvihill stated the conflict of interest issue does not apply to advisory panels. 6. Overview of Consultant Team & Services Ms. Kim Brandt introduced two consultants with extensive municipal background. Cindy Nelson will be supporting the Balboa Village and City Hall site CAPS. She will be the Neighborhood Revitalization Committee 2 Meeting Action Minutes 3 July 14, 2011 primary person to facilitate meetings and contacting various CAP members. The second consultant is Dennis Stone who will be assisting with the capital improvement program, the West Newport improvements on Coast Highway and Balboa Blvd., the Corona del Mar and Santa Ana Heights projects. He will be the primary contact for these CAPS. Ms. Brandt noted there are additional plans for support of the individual CAP needs. 7. Roundtable Discussion No action taken. 8. Set Next Meeting The next meeting was scheduled for August 11, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m.