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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-26_Agenda Packet_EQAC Pp�T CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS = COMMITTEE cq�iFoaN�P CIVIC CENTER COMMUNITY ROOM 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH June 26, 2014- 6:30 PM Committee Members: Nancy Gardner, Council Member(Chair) Debbie Stevens Tony Petros, Council Member Josh Yocam Charles McKenna Tyler Gentry Kimberly Jameson Staff Members: Joshua Olazabal Patrick Alford, Planning Manager I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. CURRENT BUSINESS A. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OBJECTIVES Summary: The City Council has requested that EQAC prepare a proposed list of objectives which would improve the City's environmental quality. Recommended Action: Review attached materials; direct staff to prepare a recommendation to the City Council. IV. COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) V. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments are invited on agenda and non-agenda items generally considered to be within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee. Speakers must limit comments to (3) minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the record. The Committee has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers'time limit on agenda or non-agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in silent mode VI. NEXT MEETING VII. ADJOURNMENT This Committee is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Committee's agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Committee and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee. The Committee may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three(3)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. If requested, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at(949)644-3005 or cityclerk@newportbeachca.gov. 1 NEWPORT BEACH CqG/F01VK ITEM TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OBJECTIVES ITEM SUMMARY: Summary: The City Council has requested that EQAC prepare a proposed list of objectives which would improve the City's environmental quality. RECOMMENDED Recommended Action: Review attached materials; direct staff to ACTION: prepare a recommendation to the City Council. This item is not a project as defined in Section 15378 (b) (2) of the Public Resources Code. ATTACHMENTS: Description General Plan Natural Resources Element Goals and Policies (Attachment 1) Harbor Commission Objectives (Attachment 2) Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee Goals (Attachment 3) EQAC Member Kimberly Jameson's Comments (Attachment 4) 2 Natural Resources Element The City has historically been sensitive to the need to protect and provide access to these scenic resources and has developed a system of public parks, piers, trails, and viewing areas. The City's development standards, including bulk and height limits in the area around the bay, have helped preserve scenic views and regulate the visual and physical mass of structures consistent with the unique character and visual scale of Newport Beach. Located throughout Newport Beach, the City's many small "view parks" are intentionally designed to take advantage of significant views. In addition, the City provides policies in the Municipal Code and Local Coastal Plan that protect public views, which is defined as views from public vantage points. As for the City's coastal and other bluffs, while many have been preserved as parkland and other open space, most have been subdivided and developed over the years, including Newport Heights, Cliff Haven, Irvine Terrace, and Corona Del Mar. ENERGY CONSERVATION Natural Gas. Southern California Gas Company (SCG) provides natural gas service for the City. Natural gas is a "fossil fuel" and is a non-renewable resource. Most of the major natural gas transmission pipelines within the City are owned and operated by SCG. SCG has the capacity and resources to deliver gas except in certain situations that are noted in state law. As development occurs, SCG will continue to extend its service to accommodate development and supply the necessary gas lines. Electricity. Electricity is provided on an as-needed basis to customers within existing structures in the City. Southern California Edison Company (SCE) is the distribution provider for electricity in Newport Beach. Currently, SCE has no immediate plans for expansion of infrastructure, as most of the City is built out. However, every year SCE expands and improves existing facilities according to demand. Goals and Policies SupplyWater Goal NR 1 Minimized water consumption through conservation methods and other techniques. Policies NR 1.1 Water Conservation in New Development Enforce water conservation measures that limit water usage, prohibit activities that waste water or cause runoff, and require the use of water—efficient landscaping and irrigation in conjunction with new construction projects. (Imp 2.1, 7.1, 97.1) Newport Beach General Plan M 3 Natural Resources Element NR 1.2 Use of Water Conserving Devices Establish and actively promote use of water conserving devices and practices in both new construction and major alterations and additions to existing buildings. This can include the use of rainwater capture, storage, and reuse facilities. (Imp 6.1, 7.1, 17.1) NR 1.3 Tiered Water Rates Explore the appropriateness of implementing tiered water rates. (Imp 17.1) NR 1.4 Alternative Conservation Measures Explore implementation of alternative conservation measures and technology as they become available. (Imp 7.1, 17.1, 18.1) NR 1.5 Education Establish educational programs on water conservation. (Imp 17.1, 29.1) NR 1.6 Services for Lower Income Households New developments which provide housing for lower income households that help meet regional needs shall have priority for the provision of available and future resources or services, including water and sewer supply and services. (HE 2.2.8) (Imp 17.1) NR 2 Expanded use of alternative water sources to provide adequate water supplies for present uses and future growth. Policies NR 2.1 Recycled Water Use Increase the use of recycled water in the City by continuing to provide financial incentives, staff assistance, and training opportunities for customers, and expand recycled water infrastructure and programs,when feasible. (Imp 17.1) NR 2.2 Advanced Water Treatment Processes Use alternative water sources for the City's water supply by implementing advanced water treatment processes such as brackish groundwater and seawater desalination programs,when feasible. (Imp 17.1) Newport Beach General Plan 4 Natural Resources Element Water Quality Goal NR 3 Enhancement and protection of water quality of all natural water bodies, including coastal waters, creeks,bays, harbors, and wetlands. (Goal HB 8) Policies , NR 3.1 Chemical Uses Impacting Water Quality Support regulations limiting or banning the use insecticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals which are shown to be detrimental to water quality. (Policy HB 8.1) (Imp 6.1, 17.1) NR 3.2 Water Pollution Prevention Promote pollution prevention and elimination methods that minimize the introduction of pollutants into natural water bodies. (Policy HB 8.2) (Imp 6.1, 8.1, 17.1, 18.1, 19.1) NR 3.3 Ground Water Contamination Suspend activities and implement appropriate health and safety procedures in the event that previously unknown groundwater contamination is encountered during construction. Where site contamination is identified, implement an appropriate remediation strategy that is approved by the City and the state agency with appropriate jurisdiction. (Policy HB 8.3) (Imp 6.1) NR 3.4 Storm Drain Sewer System Permit Require all development to comply with the regulations under the City's municipal separate storm drain system permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. (Policy HB 8.4) (Imp 8.1, 19.1) NR 3.5 Natural Water Bodies Require that development does not degrade natural water bodies. (Policy HB 8.5) (Imp 6.1, 19.1) NR 3.6 Watershed Runoff Quality Control Represent Newport Beach by participating in watershed-based runoff reduction, water quality control, and other planning efforts with the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), the County of Orange, and upstream cities. Promote regulation of upstream dischargers (cities, Orange County, residential and commercial uses) in the San Diego Creek and Santa Ana/Delhi Channel watersheds. (Policy HB 8.6) (Imp 14.3, 14.16) Newport Beach General Plan M 5 Natural Resources Element NR 3.7 Newport Beach Water Quality Ordinance Update and enforce the Newport Beach Water Quality Ordinance. (Policy HB 8.7) (Imp 8.1) NR 3.8 Permit Review Process Develop and maintain a water quality checklist to be used in the permit review process to assess potential water quality impacts. (Policy HB 8.8) (Imp 17.1) NR 3.9 Water Quality Management Plan Require new development applications to include a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) to minimize runoff from rainfall events during construction and post-construction. (Policy HB 8.9) (Imp 7.1) NR 3.10 Best Management Practices Implement and improve upon Best Management Practices (BMPs) for residences, businesses, development projects, and City operations. (Policy HB 8.10) (Imp 8.1, 17.1, 18.1, 19.1) NR 3.11 Site Design and Source Control Include site design and source control BMPs in all developments. When the combination of site design and source control BMPs are not sufficient to protect water quality as required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), structural treatment BMPs will be implemented along with site design and source control measures. (Policy HB 8.11) (Imp 7.1) NR 3.12 Reduction of Infiltration Include equivalent BMPs that do not require infiltration, where infiltration of runoff would exacerbate geologic hazards. (Policy HB 8.12) (Imp 6.1, 19.1) NR 3.13 Natural Wetlands Promote the use of natural wetlands to improve water quality. (Policy HB 8.13) (Imp 6.1, 19.1) NR 3.14 Runoff Reduction on Private Property Retain runoff on private property to prevent the transport of pollutants into natural water bodies, to the maximum extent practicable. (Policy HB 8.14) (Imp 17.1) NR 3.15 Street Drainage Systems Require all street drainage systems and other physical improvements created by the City, or developers of new subdivisions, to be designed, constructed, and maintained to minimize adverse impacts on water quality. Investigate the possibility of treating or diverting street drainage to minimize impacts to water bodies. (Policy HB 8.15) (Imp 7.1) Newport Beach General Plan 6 Natural Resources Element NR 3.16 Siting of New Development Require that development be located on the most suitable portion of the site and designed to ensure the protection and preservation of natural and sensitive site resources that provide important water quality benefits. (Policy HB 8.16) (Imp 2.1, 6.1) NR 3.17 Parking Lots and Rights-of-Way Require that parking lots and public and private rights-of-way be maintained and cleaned frequently to remove debris and contaminated residue. (Policy HB 8.17) (Imp 2.1) NR 3.18 Water Quality Education Effectively communicate water quality education to residents and businesses, including the development of a water quality testing lab and educational exhibits at various educational facilities. (Policy HB 8.18) (Imp 29.1) NR 3.19 Natural Drainage Systems Require incorporation of natural drainage systems and stormwater detention facilities into new developments, where appropriate and feasible, to retain stormwater in order to increase groundwater recharge. (Policy HB 8.19) (Imp 6.1) NR 3.20 Impervious Surfaces Require new development and public improvements to minimize the creation of and increases in impervious surfaces, especially directly connected impervious areas, to the maximum extent practicable. Require redevelopment to increase area of pervious surfaces,where feasible. (Policy HB 8.20) (Imp 6.1, 7.1) N R 3.21 Animal Impacts on Water Quality Limit feeding animals and depositing food or fish parts in Newport Bay. (Policy HB 8.22) (Imp 8.1, 21.1) N R 3.22 Water Quality Study Retain qualified and objective water quality consultants to thoroughly review all scopes of work for any proposed water quality study: (a) to be conducted, sponsored or considered by the Watershed Management Committee (or any subcommittee or successor entity) in making any decision affecting water quality in Newport Beach; (b)related to water quality in the San Diego Creek and Santa Ana/Delhi Channel watersheds; and (c)that is relevant to any aspect of the establishment or enforcement of any order of the RWQCB including the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) for Upper Newport Bay. (Policy HB 7.6) (Imp 8.1, 17.1) Newport Beach General Plan 7 Natural Resources Element Goal NR4 Maintenance of water quality standards through compliance with the total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) standards. Policies NR 4.1 Total Maximum Daily Loads Develop and implement the TMDLs established by the RWQCB, Santa Ana Region and guided by the Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee (WEC). (Imp 6.1, 17.1, 98.1, 99.1) NR 4.2 Funding for Restoration and Dredging Projects Secure funding for the Upper Newport Bay Ecosystem Restoration Project and long-term funding for successor dredging projects for Upper and Lower Newport Bay. (Imp 14.3, 14.7, 14.11, 14.12) NR 4.3 Restore Natural Hydrologic Conditions Preserve, or where feasible, restore natural hydrologic conditions such that downstream erosion, natural sedimentation rates, surface flow, and groundwater recharge function near natural equilibrium states. (Imp 6.1, 14.11, 14.3, 19.1) NR 4.4 Erosion Minimization Require grading/erosion control plans with structural BMPs that prevent or minimize erosion during and after construction for development on steep slopes,graded, or disturbed areas. (Imp 6.1) NR 5 Sanitary Sewer Outflows—Minimal adverse effects to water quality from sanitary sewer outflows. Policies NR 5.1 City Sewer Management and Master Plans Implement the Sewer System Management Plan and the Sewer Master Plan. (Imp 18.1) NR 5.2 Waste Discharge Permits Require waste discharge permits for all food preparation facilities that produce grease. (I)V 18.1) Newport Beach General Plan 8 Natural Resources Element NR 5.3 Sewer Pump Stations Renovate all older sewer pump stations and install new plumbing according to most recent standards. (Imp 18.1) NR 5.4 Waste Discharge Permits Comply with the RWQCB's Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) associated with the operation and maintenance of the City's sewage collection system. (Imp 18.1) Air Quality Goal NR 6 Reduced mobile source emissions. Policies NR 6.1 Walkable Neighborhoods Provide for walkable neighborhoods to reduce vehicle trips by siting amenities such as services, parks, and schools in close proximity to residential areas. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) NR 6.2 Mixed-Use Development Support mixed-use development consisting of commercial or office with residential uses in accordance with the Land Use Element that increases the opportunity for residents to live in proximity to jobs, services, and entertainment. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) NR 6.3 Vehicle-Trip Reduction Measures Support measures to reduce vehicle-trip generation such as at-work day care facilities, and on-site automated banking machines. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) NR 6.4 Transportation Demand Management Ordinance Implement the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance, which promotes and encourages the use of alternative transportation modes, and provides those facilities such as bicycle lanes that support such alternate modes. (Imp 7.3, 16.8, 16.11) NR 6.5 Local Transit Agency Collaboration Collaborate with local transit agencies to: develop programs and educate employers about employee rideshare and transit; establish mass transit mechanisms for the reduction of work-related and non-work-related vehicle trips; promote mass transit ridership through careful planning of routes, Newport Beach General Plan M 9 Natural Resources Element headways, origins and destinations, and types of vehicles; and develop bus shelters,bicycle lanes, and other bicycle facilities. (Imp 94.4, 94.9, 96.8, 29.1) NR 6.6 Traffic Signal Synchronization Encourage synchronization of traffic signals throughout the City and with adjoining cities and counties to allow free flow of traffic. (Imp 94.9, 96.7) NR 6.7 City Fleet Vehicles Implement the program to replace existing vehicles in the City fleet with clean vehicles that are commercially available and will provide needed services. (Imp 30.9) NR 6.8 Accessible Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Support the development of alternative fuel infrastructure that is available and accessible to the public, and provide incentives for alternative fuel vehicles. (Imp 94.3, 94.5) NR 6.9 Education on Mobile Source Emission Reduction Techniques Provide education to the public on mobile source emission reduction techniques such as using alternative modes of transportation. (Imp 29.9) Goal NR 7 Reduced air pollutant emissions from stationary sources. Policies NR 7.1 Fuel Efficient Equipment Support the use of fuel efficient heating equipment and other appliances. (Imp 94.95) NR 7.2 Source Emission Reduction Best Management Practices Require the use of Best Management Practices (BMP) to minimize pollution and to reduce source emissions. (Imp 7.9) NR 7.3 Incentives for Air Pollution Reduction Provide incentives to promote siting or to use clean air technologies and building materials (e.g., fuel cell technologies, renewable energy sources, UV coatings,hydrogen fuel). (Imp 2.9, 6.9, 7.9) NR 7.4 Use of Blowers Consider eliminating the use of leaf blowers by the City, and discourage their use on private property. (Imp 8.2) = Newport Beach General Plan 10 Natural Resources Element Goal NR 8 Reduced air pollutant emissions from construction activities. Policies NR 8.1 Management of Construction Activities to Reduce Air Pollution Require developers to use and operate construction equipment, use building materials and paints, and control dust created by construction activities to minimize air pollutants. (Imp 7.1) Goal NR 9 Reduced air pollution emissions from aircraft ground operations at John Wayne Airport. Policies NR 9.1 Efficient Airport Operations Work with John Wayne Airport to minimize air pollution generated by stationary and nonstationary sources. (Imp 14.3) NR 9.2 Aircraft and Equipment Emission Reduction Work with John Wayne Airport to encourage development and use of reduced emission ground service equipment and transit vehicles. (Imp 14.3) Biological R- . - Goal NR 10 Protection of sensitive and rare terrestrial and marine resources from urban development. Newport Beach General Plan 11 Natural Resources Element . * 1 7 Semeniuk Slough Policies NR 10.1 Terrestrial and Marine Resource Protection Cooperate with the state and federal resource protection agencies and private organizations to protect terrestrial and marine resources. (Imp 14.7, 14.11, 14.12, 14.16) NR 10.2 Orange County Natural Communities Conservation Plan Comply with the policies contained within the Orange County Natural Communities Conservation Plan. (Imp 2.1) NR 10.3 Analysis of Environmental Study Areas Require a site-specific survey and analysis prepared by a qualified biologist as a filing requirement for any development permit applications where development would occur within or contiguous to areas identified as ESAs. (Imp 2.1, 6.1,) NR 10.4 New Development Siting and Design Require that the siting and design of new development, including landscaping and public access, protect sensitive or rare resources against any significant disruption of habitat values. (Imp 2.1) NR 10.5 Development in Areas Containing Significant or Rare Biological Resources Limit uses within an area containing any significant or rare biological resources to only those uses that are dependent on such resources, except where application of such a limitation would result in a taking of private property. If application of this policy would likely constitute a taking of private property, then a non-resource-dependent use shall be allowed on the property, provided development is limited to the minimum amount necessary to avoid a taking and the development is consistent with all other applicable resource protection Newport Beach General Plan 12 Natural Resources Element policies. Public access improvements and educational, interpretative and research facilities are considered resource dependent uses. (Imp 2.1) NR 10.6 Use of Buffers Maintain a buffer of sufficient size around significant or rare biological resources, if present, to ensure the protection of these resources. Require the use of native vegetation and prohibit invasive plant species within these buffer areas. (Imp 2.1) NR 10.7 Exterior Lighting Shield and direct exterior lighting away from significant or rare biological resources to minimize impacts to wildlife. (Imp 2.1) NR 10.8 Standards for Buck Gully and Morning Canyon Prepare natural habitat protection regulations for Buck Gully and Morning Canyon for the purpose of providing standards to ensure both the protection of the natural habitats in these areas and of private property rights. Include standards for the placement of structures, native vegetation/fuel modification buffers, and erosion and sedimentation control structures. (Imp 2.1, 6.1) NR 10.9 Development on Banning Ranch Protect the sensitive and rare resources that occur on Banning Ranch. If future development is permitted, require that an assessment be prepared by a qualified biologist that delineates sensitive and rare habitat and wildlife corridors. Require that development be concentrated to protect biological resources and coastal bluffs, and structures designed to not be intrusive on the surrounding landscape. Require the restoration or mitigation of any sensitive or rare habitat areas that are affected by future development. (Imp 2.1, 14.7, 14.11, 14.12) NR 10.10 Giant Kelp Reforestation Support reforestation programs for giant kelp. (Imp 14.3, 14.1/, 14.12, 21.1) NR 10.11 Tide Pool Exhibits Support the construction of tide pool exhibits away from ocean beaches to provide an educational alternative to the tide pools at Corona del Mar State Beach and Crystal Cove State Park. (Imp 2.1, 21.1) Newport Beach General Plan 13 Natural Resources Element �.: � Com♦ �} _ /�3.��'�Af:,1 ?Pi�9 Tide pools in Corona del Mar Goalm NR 11 Protection of environmental resources in Newport Harbor while preserving and enhancing public recreational boating activities. Policies NR 11.1 Harbor Area Management Plan Develop a Harbor Area Management Plan that will provide a comprehensive approach to the management of the resources of Newport Bay, such as protection of eelgrass and other natural resources, dredging for navigation, and continued use of private piers. (Policy HB 10.3) (Imp 21.1) NR 11.2 Joint City/County Study Prepare and fund a joint City/County study that would (a)identify the respective services provided by the City and County in Newport Harbor, (b) determine the cost of these services, (c)identify opportunities if any, for the City and County to realign resources to provide services at reduced costs, (d)identify the sources of revenue available to defray the cost of those services, and (e)identify potential feasible methods of providing those services other tan with public agency personnel such as volunteers. (Policy HB 10.1) (Imp 21.4) NR 11.3 Eelgrass Protection Avoid impacts to eelgrass (Zostera marina) to the extent feasible. Mitigate losses of eelgrass in accordance with the Southern California Eelgrass Mitigation Policy. Encourage the restoration of eelgrass in Newport Harbor at appropriate sites,where feasible. (Imp 21.1) = Newport Beach General Plan 14 Natural Resources Element Eelgrass(Zostera marina)in Newport Beach NR 11.4 Interagency Coordination on Establishing Eelgrass Restoration Sites Cooperate with the County of Orange, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and resource agencies to establish eelgrass restoration sites. (Imp 14.3, 14.7, 14.11, 14.13, 14.16) NR 11.5 Eelgrass Mitigation Allow successful eelgrass restoration sites to serve as mitigation sites for City projects and as a mitigation bank from which eelgrass mitigation credits will be issued to private property owners for eelgrass removal resulting from dock and channel dredging projects. (Imp 14.3, 14.7, 14.11, 14.12, 21.1) Goal NR 12 Protection of coastal dune habitats. Policies NR 12.1 Exotic Vegetation Removal and Native Vegetation Restoration Require the removal of exotic vegetation and the restoration of native vegetation in dune habitat. (Imp 2.1) NR 12.2 Dune Habitat Protection Design and site recreation areas to avoid impacts to dune habitat areas, and direct public access away from these resources through methods such as well- defined footpaths, boardwalks,protective fencing, and signage. (Imp 23.1, 23.2) Newport Beach General Plan M 15 Natural Resources Element +.a Coastal dune habitat NR 12.3 Beach Sand Removal Limit earthmoving of beach sand in dune habitat areas to projects necessary for the protection of coastal resources and existing development. (Imp 6.1) Goal' NR 13 Protection,maintenance, and enhancement of Southern California wetlands. Policies NR 13.1 Wetland Protection Recognize and protect wetlands for their commercial, recreational,water quality, and habitat value. (Imp 1.2, 2.1, 21.1) NR 13.2 Wetland Delineation Require a survey and analysis with the delineation of all wetland areas when the initial site survey indicates the presence or potential for wetland species or indicators. Wetland delineations will be conducted in accordance with the definitions of wetland boundaries established by California Department of Fish and Game, and/or United States Fish and Wildlife Service. (Imp 14.7, 14.11, 14.12) Goa NR 14 Maintain and enhance deep water channels and ensure they remain navigable by boats. (Goal HB 13) Policies NR 14.1 Newport Bay Dredging Support and assist in the management of dredging within Newport Bay. (Policy HB 13.1) (Imp 14.3, 14.11, 21.1) Newport Beach General Plan 16 Natural Resources Element NR 14.2 Interagency Coordination for Federal Navigational Channels Cooperate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in their maintenance and delineation of federal navigational channels at Newport Harbor in the interest in providing navigation and safety. (Policy HB 13.2) (Imp 14.11) NR 14.3 Permit Processing Secure blanket permits or agreements through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the California Coastal Commission to expedite permit processing for residential and commercial dock owners in the Bay. (Policy HB 13.3) (Imp 14.6, 14.11) NR 14.4 Wetland or Estuary Capacity Require that any project that includes diking, filling or dredging of an estuary must maintain the capacity of the wetland or estuary as required by state and federal law. (Imp 6.1, 14.11) NR 14.5 New Structure Design Require that all structures permitted to encroach into open coastal waters, wetlands, and estuaries be sited and designed to be consistent with the natural appearance of the surrounding area. (Imp 2.1, 6.1) Goal NR 15 Proper disposal of dredge spoils to avoid disruption to natural habitats. Policies NR 15.1 Dredging Projects Monitor dredging projects within the region to identify opportunities to reduce disposal costs and utilize dredge spoils for beach nourishment. (Imp 10.2, 14.1, 14.16) NR 15.2 Regional Sediment Management Participate in regional sediment management by maintaining records of the number of channelized streams, miles of channelization in streams, volumes of sediment extracted from stream channels and debris basins, and the grain size distribution of the extracted sediments. (Imp 10.1, 14.11, 14.16) NR 15.3 Interagency Coordination for Future Dredging Projects Work with appropriate agencies to secure sediment disposal site(s) for future dredging projects. (Imp 14.31, 14.11, 14.16) Newport Beach General Plan M 17 Natural Resources Element Goal NR 16 Protection and management of Upper Newport Bay commensurate with the standards applicable to our nation's most valuable natural resources. (Goal HB 7) r Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve Policies NR 16.1 Funding Support for Upper Newport Bay Ecosystem Restoration Project Support and secure federal funding for Upper Newport Bay ecosystem restoration to restore the Upper Newport Bay to a more ideal ecosystem. (Policy HB 7.1) (Imp 14.12, 14.13, 14.14) NR 16.2 Big Canyon Creek Restoration Project Coordinate the Big Canyon Creek Restoration Project so that its outcomes are consistent with goals for Upper Newport Bay established by Orange County and the Department of Fish and Game. (Imp 14.3, 14.7) NR 16.3 Management of Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve (UNBER) 4 Support and implement cooperative management of the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve by cooperating with Orange County, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, local universities and colleges, nonprofits, and volunteer organizations to improve resource management, implement resource enhancement projects, and expand opportunities for passive public access, recreation, and education. (Policy HB 7.2) (Imp 14.3, 14.7, 14.11, 14.16) 4 The Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve's official designation by the state of California may change to become "State Marine Park."Until such time as that occurs,the Newport Beach community will continue to refer to UNBER as an"Ecological Reserve." Newport Beach General Plan 18 Natural Resources Element NR 16.4 Management of Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve Assist the County of Orange in its management of the Upper Newport Bay Nature Reserve, including the Peter and Mary Muth Center, to enhance the Reserve's natural resources,passive public access (especially along the West Bay) and public education programs. (Policy HB 7.3) (Imp 14.3, 23.4) NR 16.5 Public Uses within Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve Maintain public use of the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve to the extent such use is consistent with the preservation of sensitive resources. (Policy HB 7.4) (Imp 2.1, 23.1) NR 16.6 Water-Related Education and Research within Upper Newport Bay Promote facilities in and around Upper Newport Bay to adequately serve as water quality and estuarine education and research programs. (Policy HB 7.5) (Imp 2.1, 23.1) Open S• • - Resources NR 17 Maintenance and expansion of designated open space resources. I y Banning Ranch Environmental Study Area Policies NR 17.1 Open Space Protection Protect, conserve, and maintain designated open space areas that define the City's urban form, serve as habitat for many species, and provide recreational opportunities. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) Newport Beach General Plan 19 Natural Resources Element NR 17.2 Other Uses of Public Sites Designated for Open Space Consider conversion of public sites designated for open space to other uses only when the conversion will meet a significant need, and there are no alternative sites that could feasibly meet that need. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) NR 17.3 New Open Space Areas Consider opportunities to expand designated open space areas within the City. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) Archaeological and Paleontological Resources NR 18 Protection and preservation of important paleontological and archaeological resources. Policies NR 18.1 New Development Require new development to protect and preserve paleontological and archaeological resources from destruction, and avoid and minimize impacts to such resources in accordance with the requirements of CEQA. Through planning policies and permit conditions, ensure the preservation of significant archeological and paleontological resources and require that the impact caused by any development be mitigated in accordance with CEQA. (Imp 7.1) NR 18.2 Maintenance of Database Information Prepare and maintain sources of information regarding paleontological or archaeological sites and the names and addresses of responsible organizations and qualified individuals who can analyze, classify, record, and preserve paleontological and archaeological findings. (Imp 10.1) NR 18.3 Potential for New Development to Impact Resources Notify cultural organizations, including Native American organizations, of proposed developments that have the potential to adversely impact cultural resources. Allow qualified representatives of such groups to monitor grading and/or excavation of development sites. (Imp 14.16) NR 18.4 Donation of Materials Require new development, where on site preservation and avoidance are not feasible, to donate scientifically valuable paleontological or archaeological materials to a responsible public or private institution with a suitable repository, located within Newport Beach or Orange County,whenever possible. (Imp 11.1) Newport Beach General Plan 20 Natural Resources Element Mineral - • - Goal NR 19 Minimized impacts from oil and gas drilling activities. r West Newport oil field operations Policies NR 19.1 New Extraction Activities Prohibit drilling for exploration work of any kind, production or refining of oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon substances as provided in the City Charter and Municipal Code. (Imp 2.1) NR 19.2 Existing Extraction Activities Allow existing wells to be used, if needed, for water injection systems that increase oil extraction. (Imp 9.1, 14.16) NR 19.3 New Offshore Drilling Activities and Exploration Work Oppose new offshore oil, gas, and other hydrocarbon drilling activities and exploration work. (Imp 9.1, 14.16) NR 19.4 New Onshore Support Facilities Prohibit onshore support facilities for offshore oil, gas, and other hydrocarbon drilling, but allow support facilities for new or existing slant drilling operations as permitted by the City Charter and Municipal Code. (Imp 2.1) Newport Beach General Plan M 21 Natural Resources Element NR 19.5 Consolidation of Existing Uses Encourage consolidation of existing oil, gas, and other hydrocarbon activities to decrease the number of wells within the City limits and/or their impact on the surrounding area. (Imp 2.1) NR 19.6 Slant Drilling Permit slant drilling in accordance with the City Charter and Municipal Code. (Imp s.1) Visual Resources rMOME NR 20 Preservation of significant visual resources. Policies NR 20.1 Enhancement of Significant Resources Protect and, where feasible, enhance significant scenic and visual resources that include open space, mountains, canyons, ridges, ocean, and harbor from public vantage points, as shown in Figure NR3. (Imp 2.1) N R 20.2 New Development Requirements Require new development to restore and enhance the visual quality in visually degraded areas, where feasible, and provide view easements or corridors designed to protect public views or to restore public views in developed areas, where appropriate. (Imp 20.3) N R 20.3 Public Views Protect and enhance public view corridors from the following roadway segments (shown in Figure NR3), and other locations may be identified in the future: ■ Avocado Avenue from San Joaquin Hills Road to Coast Highway ■ Back Bay Drive ■ Balboa Island Bridge ■ Bayside Drive from Coast Highway to Linda Island Drive ■ Bayside Drive at Promontory Bay ■ Coast Highway/Santa Ana River Bridge ■ Coast Highway/Newport Boulevard Bridge and Interchange ■ Coast Highway from Newport Boulevard to Marino Drive (Bayshores) ■ Coast Highway/Newport Bay Bridge Newport Beach General Plan 22 CITY of NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL PLAN P I, Figure NR3 COASTAL VIEWS COSTA MESA ® ® Legend UPPER 0 Public View Point r ♦�' NEWPORT IRVINE Coastal View Road r BAY Shoreline Height ♦� Limitation Zone qti �i City Boundary 0 0 _ f County NEWPORT j' �♦` ♦SHORES 2P 0RT' � pOP o .s,NTURN r — O PPi � 9 OONEs FASHION RESER�O�R ISLAND e P ` NEH,p "LAND • yCy� J E� °a,LIDOOLLINS a♦♦ y+ A ISLE ISLAND • HI LS NEWPORT '* m IT ROno PIER BALBOA ISLAND r BALBOA PIER 'v PACIFIC OCEAN THE WEDGE % CORONA .R°NR 0 NEWPORT COAST /(P� NE +ORT ll I, >i 0 0.5 1 IL Miles CRYSTAL COVE \ CRYSTAL COVE STATE PARK 0 STATE PARK r.i Source: Cify of Newport Beach,2005 PROJECT NUMBER: 10579-01 Date: 07/24/06 z E I 23 Natural Resources Element ■ Coast Highway from Jamboree Road to Bayside Drive ■ Coast Highway from Pelican Point Drive to city limits ■ Eastbluff Drive from Jamboree Road to Backbay Drive ■ Irvine Avenue from Santiago Drive to University Drive ■ Jamboree Road from Eastbluff Drive/University Drive to Bayview Way ■ Jamboree Road in the vicinity of the Big Canyon Park ■ Jamboree Road from Coast Highway to Bayside Drive ■ Lido Isle Bridge ■ MacArthur Boulevard from San Joaquin Hills Road to Coast Highway ■ Marguerite Avenue from San Joaquin Hills Road to Fifth Avenue ■ Newport Boulevard from Hospital Road/Westminster Avenue to Via Lido ■ Newport Center Drive from Newport Center Drive E/W to Farallon Drive/Granville Drive ■ Newport Coast from Pelican Hill Road North to Coast Highway ■ Ocean Boulevard ■ Pelican Hills Road South ■ San Joaquin Hills Road from Newport Ridge Drive to Spyglass Hill Road ■ San Miguel Drive from San Joaquin Hills Road to MacArthur Boulevard ■ State Route 73 from Bayview Way to the easterly City limit ■ Superior Avenue from Hospital Road to Coast Highway ■ University Drive from Irvine Avenue to the Santa Ana—Delhi Channel ■ Vista Ridge Road from Ocean Heights to Altezza Drive (Imp 2.1,20.3) N R 20.4 Public View Corridor Landscaping Design and site new development,including landscaping, on the edges of public view corridors, including those down public streets, to frame, accent, and minimize impacts to public views. (Imp 2.1) N R 20.5 Public View Corridor Amenities Provide public trails, recreation areas, and viewing areas adjacent to public view corridors,where feasible. (Imp 2.1, 16.11, 23.2) kaoC&M NR 21 Minimized visual impacts of signs and utilities. Newport Beach General Plan M 24 Natural Resources Element Policies NR 21.1 Signs and Utility Siting and Design Design and site signs,utilities,and antennas to minimize visual impacts. (Imp 2.1) N R 21.2 Illegal Signs and Legal Nonconforming Signs Implement programs to remove illegal signs and amortize legal nonconforming signs. (Imp 2.9, 26.9) N R 21.3 Overhead Utilities Support programs to remove and underground overhead utilities, in new development as well as existing neighborhoods. (Imp 2.1, 94.13) Goal, NR 22 Maintain the intensity of development around Newport Bay to be consistent with the unique character and visual scale of Newport Beach. Policies NR 22.1 Regulation of Structure Mass Continue to regulate the visual and physical mass of structures consistent with the unique character and visual scale of Newport Beach. (Imp 2.1) Goal■ NR 23 Development respects natural landforms such as coastal bluffs. Policies N R 23.1 Maintenance of Natural Topography Preserve cliffs, canyons, bluffs, significant rock outcroppings, and site buildings to minimize alteration of the site's natural topography and preserve the features as a visual resource. (Imp 2.1) NR 23.2 Bluff Edge Setbacks Maintain approved bluff edge setbacks for the coastal bluffs within the communities of Castaways, Eastbluff,Park Newport,Newporter North (Harbor Cove), and Bayview Landing and neighborhoods from Jamboree Road to Corona del Mar, north of Bayside Drive, to ensure the preservation of scenic resources and geologic stability. (Imp 2.1) Newport Beach General Plan 25 Natural Resources Element N R 23.3 Open Space Dedication or Preservation for New Planned Communities Require new planned communities to dedicate or preserve as open space the coastal bluff face and an area inland from the edge of the coastal bluff adequate to provide safe public access and to avoid or minimize visual impacts. (Imp 2.1, 3.1,4.1) NR 23.4 New Development on Blufftops Require all new blufftop development located on a bluff subject to marine erosion to be set back based on the predominant line of development. This requirement shall apply to the principal structure and major accessory structures such as guesthouses and pools. The setback shall be increased where necessary to ensure safety and stability of the development. (Imp 2.1) N R 23.5 New Accessory Structures on Blufftops Require new accessory structures, such as decks, patios and walkways, that do not require structural foundations to be sited at least 10 feet from the edge of bluffs subject to marine erosion. Require accessory structures to be removed or relocated landward when threatened by erosion, instability or other hazards. (Imp 2.1) NR 23.6 Canyon Development Standards Establish canyon development setbacks based on the predominant line of existing development for Buck Gully and Morning Canyon. Do not permit development to extend beyond the predominant line of existing development by establishing a development stringline where a line is drawn between nearest adjacent corners of existing structures on either side of the subject property. Establish development stringlines for principle structures and accessory improvements. (Imp 2.1, 6.1) NR 23.7 New Development Design and Siting Design and site new development to minimize the removal of native vegetation, preserve rock outcroppings, and protect coastal resources. (Imp 2.1) Energy Conservation NR 24 Increased energy efficiency in City facilities and operations and in private developments. Newport Beach General Plan 26 Natural Resources Element Policies N R 24.1 Incentives for Energy Conservation Develop incentives that encourage the use of energy conservation strategies by private and public developments. (Imp 7.1) N R 24.2 Energy-Efficient Design Features Promote energy-efficient design features. (Imp 7.1) N R 24.3 Incentives for Green Building Program Implementation Promote or provide incentives for "Green Building" programs that go beyond the requirements of Title 24 of the California Administrative Code and encourage energy efficient design elements as appropriate to achieve "green building" status. (Imp 7.1) N R 24.4 Incentives for Provision of LEED Certified Buildings Provide incentives for implementing Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) certified building such as fee waivers, bonus densities, and/or awards recognition programs. (Imp 2.1, 7.1) N R 24.5 New Methane Extraction Activities Allow new methane extraction activities to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. (Imp 2.1) Newport Beach General Plan 27 Newport Harbor Commission Objectives FY 2013 - 14 As approved by the Commission on September 11, 2013 and the City Council on October 22, 2013 These objectives are intended to support the mission of the Harbor Area Management Plan and to carry out the role and key responsibilities of the Harbor Commission: (1) to ensure the long term welfare of Newport Harbor for all residential, recreational, and commercial users; (2) to promote Newport Harbor as a preferred and welcoming destination for all to enjoy. These proposed objectives are subject to the review and approval of the Commission, and final approval of the Newport Beach City Council. Principal responsibility for the achievement of each objective is assigned to a subcommittee of the Harbor Commission, as noted below. Progress towards these objectives will be reported, when appropriate, by the chair of each subcommittee during regular meetings of the Harbor Commission. The chair of each subcommittee is shown in italics. Ensuring the Long Term Welfare of Newport Harbor 1) Support all efforts to achieve final interagency approval of the Newport Shallow Waters Eelgrass Mitigation Plan, facilitating a new Regional General Permit (RGP 54) effective April 2014. The purpose of the Plan is to enable a more efficient and cost-effective RGP 54 permitting process for dock maintenance dredging through an ecosystem-based approach to sustaining and promoting the population of shallow water eelgrass in all areas of Lower Newport Bay where such eelgrass is found. [West, McIntosh,Avery] 2) Complete the development of recommendations for the best public use of Lower Castaways, the last remaining undeveloped city-owned waterfront property. Collaborate with the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission in developing specific recommendations for presentation to the City Council. [Girling,Avery, Rhyne] 28 -2- 3) Secure California Department of Recreation approval for a proposed amendment to the Harbor Code which would grant an exception to the harbor speed limit for sanctioned sail racing and human powered racing events.With such authorization, recommend the proposed amendment to the City Council for enactment. [Blank,West] 4) Investigate the existing designations of Bulkhead and Pierhead lines throughout the harbor in conjunction with current vessel overhang regulations and compliance. Determine if specific changes to those harbor boundaries and overhang regulations or their enforcement should be recommended to the City Council. Develop specific recommendations to the Council if any changes are deemed appropriate. [Rhyne, McIntosh, Stapleton] 5) Strengthen the Harbor Commission's public outreach to better communicate the Commission's role, purpose, and objectives as a citizen's advisory voice for the harbor community. [Girling,Avery, Blank] Promoting Newport Harbor as a Preferred and Welcoming Destination 6) Collaborate with Newport Beach & Company to plan and execute a Harbor Summit event involving key stakeholders in the harbor community. The Summit will engage the stakeholders in the development of coordinated strategies for increasing the number of visiting vessels, enhancing the harbor experience for visitors and residents, and better supporting the businesses that serve all harbor users. [Blank, Girling,West] 7) Carry forward the results of last year's evaluation of existing public piers and potential new locations for public piers. Present specific recommendations to the City Council on public pier improvements and additions to facilitate better access to harbor area business and amenities serving both visiting and local boaters. [Blank, Girling] 8) Complete the evaluation of public anchorage alternatives, specifically addressing the concept of establishing an anchorage in the Turning Basin such as the one used on a temporary basis during the 2012 Lower Bay dredging project. [Avery, McIntosh,West] 9) Update and publish a 3rd edition of The Complete Cruising Guide to Newport Harbor, first published by the Harbor Commission in 2010. [West, Rhyne, Stapleton] 29 �SEW p�R T � ` 1q City of Newport Beach U c9oR� s Water Quality / Coastal Tidelands Committee March 14, 2013 2013 Goal Setting 1. Street Sweeping and Catch Basin Cleaning 2. Trash Booms in the Newport Bay Watershed 3. Storm Drain to Sewer Diversions — i.e. the "Arches" 4. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Areas of Special Biological Significance (ASBSs) — dry weather flows and related issues 5. Newport Bay Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) 6. Refuse and Household Hazardous Waste Pickup Note: Projects are not listed in any specific order. 30 Jameson Comments Tuesday,June 17, 2014 1:37 PM Subject Re: EQAC Meeting Availability required -ASAP From Kimberly Jameson To Gardner, Nancy;Alford,Patrick Cc Kimberly Jameson Sent Tuesday,June 03,2014 4:39 PM list of objectives that we feel would improve the City's environmental quality. I think EQACs original key concept is great--to contribute as a citizen's advisory committee that provides a form of oversight, and citizen perspective,which serves as a form of quality control to, perhaps,greatly improve the City's projects. Problem is we don't get to meet much (because of lack of involvement,staffing constraints, -? -since the days of Drellishak) and this renders EQAC not very effective. In my view, important projects(e.g., Banning ranch, Marina Park,Sunset ridge, etc) especially need citizen oversight and input to be successful. If we can find a way to get a dedicated EQAC cohort,and encourage open public attendance and comment in our meetings, I still think we can improve the Environmental Impacts process through our usual operations. I think having fresh eyes on projects from the get-go (eyes outside the halls of the City's offices)can lend good perspective,and our EQAC members have been pretty good in giving constructive input. Worth the amount of staffing it needs to get that input on projects, probably, and is worthwhile since it shows the City makes a good effort to garner citizen input. to summarize as an objective: Citizen input and oversight during City project EIR development and approval processes. Kimberly **************** Kimberly A.Jameson aris.ss.uci.edu/—kjameson/kjameson.htmI On Jun 03, 2014,at 04:05 PM, "Gardner, Nancy"<ngardner@newportbeachca.gov>wrote: Kimberly, if you have thoughts about what you would like to see as EQAC priorities, please send them to me or Patrick prior to the meeting, and I'll see that they're part of the discussion. From: Kimberly Jameson [kimberlyajameson@icloud.com] Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 4:23 PM To: Garciamay, Ruby Cc: Alford, Patrick; Charles McKenna; Debbie Stevens; Josh Yocam; Josha Olazabal; Merrit Van Sant; Gardner, Nancy; Petros, Tony; Tyler Gentry; Kiff, Dave; Harp, Aaron Subject: Re: EQAC Meeting Availability required - ASAP I'm out of town at a conference last 2 weeks of June and will not be able to attend an EQAC meeting during that time. **************** Kimberly A.Jameson aris.ss.uci.edu/—kjameson/kjameson.htm1 31 2014-06-26 Meeting Page 1 On May 30, 2014, at 03:46 PM, "Garciamay, Ruby" <RGarciamay@newportbeachca.gov> wrote: Please respond with available dates by Wednesday June 4. The sooner the better as we need to find a location once a date and time has been confirmed. On behalf of Patrick Alford, Planning Manager, EQAC members, we have been requested by City Council to meet and develop a proposed list of objectives that we feel would improve the City's environmental quality. Once we have developed such a list, it will go back to Council which will give direction to the committee as to which objectives it would like EQAC to pursue at this time. Here are some proposed meeting times. Please let us know which time frame will work for you. Once we get a good date, we will be in touch. Based on prior meetings we are proposing that the meeting begin at 6:30 pm or 7:00 pm. Proposed meeting location: Civic Center Community Room, if available. 014AvJUNE 2014--F- Available ailable Dates MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 19 20 25 26 27 Not Available Not Available 31 Not Available Thank you, Ruby Garciamay I Department Assistant City of Newport Beach Community Development Department 100 Civic Center Drive P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915 Phone 949.644.3200 Fax: 644.3229 Direct 949.644.3201 rgarciamay0newportbeachca.gov 32 2014-06-26 Meeting Page 2