City Council
Regular MeetingNewport Beach, CA · July 23, 2024
Agenda
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JULY 23, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
STUDY SESSION - 4:00 P.M. (PUBLIC WELCOME)
CLOSED SESSION FOLLOWS STUDY SESSION
REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 P.M.
WILL O'NEILL, Mayor
JOE STAPLETON, Mayor Pro Tem
BRAD AVERY, Councilmember
NOAH BLOM, Councilmember
ROBYN GRANT, Councilmember
LAUREN KLEIMAN, Councilmember
ERIK WEIGAND, Councilmember
GRACE K. LEUNG, City Manager
AARON C. HARP, City Attorney
LEILANI I. BROWN, City Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING PRESENTATIONS REQUIRING USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT
Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Newport Beach’s equipment must be submitted to the City Clerk 24
hours prior to the scheduled City Council meeting.
LEVINE ACT
Under the Levine Act, Section 84308 of the Government Code, a party to a proceeding before the City involving a
contract (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchise, license, permit, or other
entitlement for use, is required to disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution in an amount of more than
$250 made within the preceding 12 months by the party or the party’s agent to any elected or appointed officer of the
City. If you have made a qualifying contribution, please ensure to make this disclosure on the record.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
If in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be
conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public
hearing or in written correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Any times listed in this agenda are provided as a courtesy and the actual item may be heard either before or after the
time given.
This agenda was prepared by the City Clerk and staff reports are available in the City Council Chambers lobby located
at 100 Civic Center Drive. Staff reports or other written documentation have been prepared or organized with respect
to the items of business listed on the agenda. If you have any questions or require copies of any of the staff reports or
other documentation regarding any item of business on the agenda, please contact City Clerk staff at 949-644-3005.
Agendas and staff reports are also available on the City's webpage at newportbeachca.gov/agendas.
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I. ROLL CALL - 4:00 p.m.
II. CURRENT BUSINESS
SS1. Clarification of Items on the Consent Calendar
SS2. Recognition of Outgoing Board and Commission Members
SS3. Bike Master Plan Update
Staff will present a general discussion and project status update of the City ’s 2014
Bicycle Master Plan to the City Council.
On the Agenda
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The City Council of Newport Beach welcomes and encourages community participation.
Public comments are invited on items listed on the agenda and non-agenda items.
Speakers must limit comments to three minutes per person to allow everyone to speak.
Written comments are encouraged as well. The City Council has the discretion to
extend or shorten the time limit on agenda or non-agenda items.
IV. CLOSED SESSION - After Study Session - Council Chambers Conference Room
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)): 7 matters
John Doe S.C. v. City of Newport Beach et. al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01299631-CU-PP-CJC
State Farm General Insurance Company v. City of Newport Beach
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01279624-CU-NP-NJC
Marshall Senk et al., v. City of Newport Beach
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01297253-CU-PO-NJC
Marshall Senk et al., v. City of Newport Beach
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01321223-CU-PO-NJC
Friends of Newport Harbor v. California Coastal Commission
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01292902-CU-WM-CXC
Friends of Newport Harbor v. City of Newport Beach
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01340626-CU-WM-CXC
Friends of Newport Harbor v. City of Newport Beach
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01356387-CU-TT-CXC
V. RECESS
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VI. RECONVENE AT 6:00 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
VII. ROLL CALL
VIII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
IX. INVOCATION - Mark Teale, Spiritual Assembly of Bahais of Newport Beach
X. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
XI. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The City Council of Newport Beach welcomes and encourages community participation.
Public comments are generally limited to three minutes per person to allow everyone to
speak. Written comments are encouraged as well. The City Council has the discretion
to extend or shorten the time limit on agenda or non-agenda items.
XII. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
XIII. MATTERS WHICH COUNCILMEMBERS HAVE ASKED TO BE PLACED ON A
FUTURE AGENDA (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
● Consider passage of an ordinance requiring, in general, that
brick-and-mortar businesses accept payment in cash [O’Neill]
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
This is the time in which Councilmembers may pull items from the CONSENT
CALENDAR for discussion (ITEMS 1 - 22). Public comments are also invited on
Consent Calendar items. Speakers must limit comments to three minutes. Before
speaking, please state your name for the record. If any item is removed from the
Consent Calendar by a Councilmember, members of the public are invited to speak on
each item for up to three minutes per item.
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and will
all be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. Councilmembers have received
detailed staff reports on each of the items recommending an action. There will be no
separate discussion of these items prior to the time the City Council votes on the motion
unless members of the City Council request specific items to be discussed and/or
removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
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XV. CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES
1. Minutes for the July 9, 2024 City Council Meeting
Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written, and order filed.
Minutes
Written Comments
2. Reading of Ordinances
Waive reading in full of all ordinances under consideration, and direct the City Clerk
to read by title only.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
3. Ordinance No. 2024-15: Amending Sections 17.60.010 (Public Trust Lands -
General), 17.60.020 (Application for Pier/Mooring Permits or the Lease of
Public Trust Lands), 17.60.040 (Mooring Permits), and 17.60.045 (Short-Term
Mooring Licenses) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code Related to Mooring
Permits and Licenses
a) Find the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment,
directly or indirectly, and is not a project pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3).
Additionally, adoption of the ordinance is categorically exempt pursuant to Sections
15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the
CEQA Guidelines; and
b) Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2024-15, An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Amending Sections
17.60.010 (Public Trust Lands - General), 17.60.020 (Application for Pier/Mooring
Permits or the Lease of Public Trust Lands), 17.60.040 (Mooring Permits), and
17.60.045 (Short-Term Mooring Licenses) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
Staff Memo
Staff Report
Attachment A - Ordinance No. 2024-15
Correspondence
Written Comments
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RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
4. Resolution No. 2024-48: Two-Year Extension of Pilot Program to Permit
Homeowner’s Associations to Install Privately Operated Security Cameras
within the Public Rights-of-Way
a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3: New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, because this project has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment; and
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-48, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, California, Extending the Pilot Program Permitting Qualifying
Homeowner’s Associations to Install Privately Operated Security Cameras Within
the Public Rights-of-Way, and Waiving City Council Policy L-6, Encroachments in
Public Rights-of-Way, in Regards Thereto.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution No. 2024-48
Attachment B - Resolution No. 2023-40
Attachment C - Existing Security Camera Locations
On the Agenda
5. Resolution No. 2024-49: Approving Amendments to the Records Retention
Schedule
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines
because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly; and
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-49, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, California, Amending Certain Sections of the Records Retention
Schedule and Authorizing Destruction of Certain Records Accordingly.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution No. 2024-49
Written Comments
City Council Meeting
July 23, 2024
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CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
6. Storm Drain System Upgrades - Award of Contract No. 9148-1 (23D02)
a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15304 (minor alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or
vegetation) of the CEQA Guidelines, as the project only entails minor trenching
without removal of healthy, mature trees; installation of storm drain and subdrain
pipe; and backfilling to restore the original surface;
b) Approve the project plans and specifications;
c) Award Contract No. 9148-1 to PALP, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company for the
total bid price of $463,828 for the Storm Drain System Upgrades project, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract; and
d) Establish a contingency of $92,000 (approximately 20% of the total bid) to cover
the cost of unforeseen work not included in the original contract.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Location Map
7. Award of Maintenance and Repair Agreement with Meyers Construction Co.
LLC for On-Call Facilities Maintenance Support Services
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines
because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly; and
b) Approve a Maintenance and Repair Services Agreement with Meyers
Construction Co. LLC for On-Call Facilities Maintenance Support Services for a
three-year term and a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
Staff Memo
Staff Report
Attachment A - Agreement
8. Superior Avenue and Hospital Road Pavement Rehabilitation - Award of
Contract No. 8894-2 (23R14)
a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301(c), Class 1 (maintenance of existing public facilities
involving negligible or no expansion of use) of the CEQA Guidelines, because this
project has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment;
b) Approve the project plans and specifications;
c) Award Contract No. 8894-2 to R.J. Noble Company for the total bid price of
$1,882,213.70 for the Superior Avenue and Hospital Road Pavement Rehabilitation
project, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract; and
d) Establish a contingency of $188,000 (approximately 10% of total bid) to cover the
cost of unforeseen work not included in the original contract.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Location Map
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9. Superior Avenue Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge and Parking Lot Project (15T09) -
Approval of Additional Construction Contingency with Reyes Construction
(Contract No. 8020-6), and Approval of Amendment No. Two to Professional
Services Agreement with Ardurra (Contract No. 8020-8) and Amendment No.
Five to Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering (Contract
No. 8020-5)
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines
because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly;
b) Approve Budget Amendment No. 25-005, transferring $805,874 from the
unappropriated FFP: Parks/Community Centers fund balance into Account No.
56201-980000-15T09;
c) Increase the construction contract contingency by $500,000 to $1,342,000
(approximately 12.8% of the contract award amount) with Reyes Construction
(Contract No. 8020-6) to cover additional costs associated with unforeseen field
conditions;
d) Authorize payment of $54,583.54 from the CIP Storm Drain Repair Account No.
01201926-980000-25D02 (Neighborhood Enhancement funds) to T.E. Roberts
under its existing on-call contract;
e) Approve Amendment No. Two to Professional Services Agreement with Ardurra
(Contract No. 8020-8) for construction oversight of the Superior Avenue
Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge and Parking Lot project in the amount of $286,874 for a
total not-to-exceed amount of $1,537,020, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the amendment; and
f) Approve Amendment No. Five to Professional Services Agreement with Dokken
Engineering (Contract No. 8020-5) for additional design services for the Superior
Avenue Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge and Parking Lot project in the amount of $19,000
for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,121,499, and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the amendment.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Location Map
Attachment B - Budget Amendment
Attachment C - Amendment No. Two with Ardurra
Attachment D - Amendment No. Five with Dokken Engineering
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10. Award of Maintenance and Repair Services Agreement with Harbor Point Air
Conditioning & Control Systems for On-Call HVAC Maintenance and Repair
Services Citywide
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines
because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly; and
b) Approve a Maintenance and Repair Services Agreement with Harbor Point Air
Conditioning & Control Systems for a five-year term and for a not-to-exceed amount
of $600,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Agreement
11. Approval of Amendment No. Five to Professional Services Agreement with
Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. for San Diego Creek Trash
Wheel Project (Project No. 17X12, Contract No. 7127-3)
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines
because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly;
b) Approve Budget Amendment No. 25-006 appropriating $49,681 in increased
expenditures in Account No. 16001-980000-17X12 (Newport Bay Trash Wheel) from
the from the unappropriated Environmental Liability fund balance; and
c) Approve Amendment No. Five to the Professional Services Agreement with
Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. for additional construction services
with an increase in fee of $49,681 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,013,302,
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Budget Amendment
Attachment B - Amendment No. Five
Attachment C - Location Map
Correspondence
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12. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Marine Taxonomic
Services, LTD for Newport Harbor Shallow and Deep Water Eelgrass
Surveys
a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because
this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
and
b) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Marine Taxonomic Services,
LTD for Newport Harbor Shallow Water and Deep Water Eelgrass Surveys for a total
not-to-exceed amount of $173,424.60, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the agreement.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Agreement
13. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Sampson Oil
Company for Oil Well Management Services
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines
because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly; and
b) Approve Amendment No. Six to the Professional Services Agreement with
Sampson Oil Company for Oil Well Management Services, which extends the
contract to March 31, 2025, and increases the contract amount by $750,000, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Amendment No. Six
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14. Amendment No. Four to a Professional Services Agreement with Sagecrest
Planning and Environmental for Staff Augmentation
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines
because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly; and
b) Approve Amendment Four to increase the total compensation of the agreement
by $125,000, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $525,000, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the Amendment.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Amendment Four to PSA
Attachment B - Amendment Three to PSA
Attachment C - Amendment Two to PSA
Attachment D - Amendment One to PSA
Attachment E - Professional Services Agreement
15. Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Burnham-Ward Properties, LLC for
the Lease and Redevelopment of a Portion of the Balboa Yacht Basin
Property Located at 829 Harbor Island Drive
a) Find this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines,
because this action is not a project and has no potential to have a significant effect
on the environment; and
b) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a two-year Exclusive
Negotiating Agreement with Burnham-Ward Properties, LLC, for negotiation of a
lease for redevelopment of a portion of the City-owned Balboa Yacht Basin property
located at 829 Harbor Island Drive, in a form substantially similar to the agreement
attached to the staff report.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Exclusive Negotiating Agreement
On the Agenda
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16. Amendment to Lease Agreement with Pacifica Christian High School -
Orange County, Inc. for the City-Owned West Newport Community Center
Property Located at 883 W. 15th Street
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines
because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly; and
b) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Amendment to Lease
Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and Pacifica Christian High School -
Orange County, Inc. (Amendment), extending the term of the lease for the property
located at 883 W. 15th Street, in a form substantially similar to the Amendment
prepared by the City Attorney.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Amendment to Lease Agreement
Attachment B - Ground Lease Agreement
17. Award of Contracts to Eide Bailly LLP and The Pun Group LLP for Internal
Audit Services (continued from the July 9, 2024 City Council meeting)
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines
because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly;
b) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a five-year professional services
agreement for on-call internal audit services for an amount not-to-exceed $750,000
with The Pun Group LLP; and
c) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a five-year professional services
agreement for on-call internal audit services for an amount not-to-exceed $750,000
with Eide Bailly LLP, who employs two former employees that have separated from
the City within the past five years. City Council approval is requested pursuant to City
Council Policy F-14 even though the former employees will not serve on the internal
audit engagement.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Eide Bailly LLP PSA
Attachment B - The Pun Group PSA
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MISCELLANEOUS
18. Budget Amendment to Accept a Check from the Newport Beach Public
Library Foundation and Appropriate the Funds to the Library’s Fiscal Year
2024-25 Maintenance and Operation Budget
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines
because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly; and
b) Accept a check in the amount of $40,000 from the Newport Beach Public Library
Foundation and approve Budget Amendment No. 25-002 to increase expenditures
by the same amount in Division 0106051 (Foundation).
Staff Report
Attachment A - Budget Amendment
19. Confirmation of Nominations to Fill an Unscheduled Vacancy on the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission
a) Determine that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines
because it will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
and
b) Confirm the nominations of Travis Pirdy and Sara Weber to fill the vacancy on the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Applications
20. FY 2023-24 Annual District Discretionary Grant Report and the Grants and
Donations Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2024
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines
because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly; and
b) Receive and file.
Staff Report
Attachment A - FY 2023-24 Discretionary Grant Report
Written Comments
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21. Response to the Orange County Grand Jury Report “Law Enforcement’s
Response to Mental Health Calls for Service”
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines
because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly; and
b) Approve the City’s response to the 2023-2024 Orange County Grand Jury report,
“Law Enforcement’s Response to Mental Health Calls for Service” and authorize the
Mayor to submit the letter to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Grand Jury Report
Attachment B - Proposed Response
22. Visit Newport Beach, Inc. FY 2025 Destination Business Plan and Budget,
and FY 2024 Performance Standards Report
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines
because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly;
b) Review, receive and file the FY 2025 Newport Beach & Company Destination
Business Plan;
c) Review, receive and file the Visit Newport Beach, Inc. Leisure Marketing (TOT)
FY 2024 Performance Standards Report; and
d) Review and approve the Visit Newport Beach, Inc. Leisure Marketing (TOT) FY
2025 Budget.
Staff Report
Attachment A - FY 2025 Newport Beach & Co. Destination Business Plan
Attachment B - Visit Newport Beach, Inc. Leisure Marketing (TOT) FY 2025 Budget
Attachment C - Visit Newport Beach, Inc. FY 2024 Performance Standards Report
Attachment D - Newport Beach & Company Budget
Written Comments
ACTION: MOVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR, EXCEPT FOR
THOSE ITEMS REMOVED
XVI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
XVII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public comments are invited on non-agenda items generally considered to be within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Speakers must limit comments to three
(3) minutes. Before speaking, please state your name for the record.
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XVIII. PUBLIC HEARING
23. Ordinance Nos. 2024-16 and 2024-17, and Resolution Nos. 2024-50 to
2024-57 for the Necessary Amendments to Implement the 6th Cycle Housing
Element and to Place the Major General Plan Amendment on the November
5, 2024 General Election Ballot Pursuant to City Charter Section 423; or
Resolution No. 2024-58 to Initiate an Amendment to the 6th Cycle Housing
Element
a) Conduct a public hearing and proceed with one of the following two options:
Option No. 1:
1a) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-50, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, California, Certifying Environmental Impact Report (State
Clearinghouse [SCH] Number 2023060699), Including a Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program and Adopting Findings, and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations Related to the Implementation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element
Involving Amendments to the General Plan, Coastal Land Use Plan, and Title 20
(Planning and Zoning) and Title 21 (Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan)
of the Newport Beach Municipal Code (PA2022-0245);
1b) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-51, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, California, Amending the General Plan Land Use Element to
Implement the General Plan 6th Cycle Housing Element (PA2022-0245);
1c) Waive full reading, direct the City Clerk to read by title only, introduce Ordinance
No. 2024-16, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Amending Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code to Implement the General Plan 6th Cycle Housing Element
(PA2022-0245), and pass to second reading on August 27, 2024;
1d) Waive full reading, direct the City Clerk to read by title only, introduce Ordinance
No. 2024-17, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Amending Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code to Create Multi-Unit Objective Design Standards (PA2022-0245),
and pass to second reading on August 27, 2024;
1e) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-52, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, California, Authorizing Submittal of a Local Coastal Program
Amendment to the California Coastal Commission to Amend the City of Newport
Beach Coastal Land Use Plan and Title 21 (Local Coastal Program
Implementation Plan) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code Related to the
Housing Element Implementation Program (PA2022-0245);
1f) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-53, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, California, Finding the Housing Element Implementation Program
Amendments Consistent with the Purposes of the State Aeronautics Act and
Overriding the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of
Inconsistency with the 2008 John Wayne Airport Environs Land Use Plan (PA2022
-0245);
1g) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-54, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, California, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election
to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the Submission of a Proposed
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Major Amendment to the Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element Related
to Implementation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element in Compliance with State
Housing Law (PA2022-0245);
1h) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-55, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Orange to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday,
November 5, 2024, with the Statewide Primary Election to be Held on the Same
Date Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10403 for the Purpose of
Submitting a Proposed Charter Amendment;
1i) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-56, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, California, Setting Priorities for Filing Written Arguments
Regarding a City Measure, and Directing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial
Analysis;
1j) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-57, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, California, Providing for the Filing of Rebuttal Arguments for the
City Measure Submitted to the Voters at the General Municipal Election to be Held
on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Pursuant to California Elections Code Section
9285; and
1k) If desired, designate Councilmembers to draft a Direct Argument for the ballot
measure and any Rebuttal Argument, if needed; OR
Option No. 2:
2a) Determine this action is exempt from environmental review under CEQA pursuant
to Section 15262 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Division 6, Chapter 3; and
2b) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-58, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, California, Initiating a Narrowly Focused Amendment to the
Adopted and Certified 6th Cycle Housing Element to Remove the Reference to
Charter Section 423 Voter Approval (PA2022-0245).
City Council Meeting
July 23, 2024
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Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution No. 2024-50 Certifying the PEIR
Attachment B - Resolution No. 2024-51 Amending the General Plan Land Use
Element
Attachment C - Ordinance No. 2024-16 Amending Title 20 (Planning and Zoning)
for Overlays
Attachment D - Ordinance No. 2024-17 Multi-Unit Objective Design Standards
Attachment E - Resolution No. 2024-52 Local Coastal Program Amendment
Attachment F - Resolution No. 2024-53 Overruling ALUC
Attachment G - Resolution No. 2024-54 Calling Election
Attachment H - Resolution No. 2024-55 Requesting Consolidation
Attachment I - Resolution No. 2024-56 Written Arguments and Impartial Analysis
Attachment J - Resolution No. 2024-57 Rebuttal Arguments
Attachment K - 4-18-24 PC Staff Report, Minutes and Resolution No. 2024-006
Attachment L - 5-16-24 ALUC Staff Report and Corresponding Action Letter
Attachment M - Minor Language Changes Since PC and ALUC Review
Attachment N - Fiscal Impact Analysis
Attachment O - Resolution No. 2024-58 Initiating an Amendment to the 6th Cycle
Housing Element
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Correspondence
Written Comments
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