City Council
Regular MeetingNewport Beach, CA · June 24, 2025
Agenda
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JUNE 24, 2025
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 - 4:30 P.M.
JOE STAPLETON, Mayor
LAUREN KLEIMAN, Mayor Pro Tem
MICHELLE BARTO, Councilmember
NOAH BLOM, Councilmember
ROBYN GRANT, Councilmember
SARA J. WEBER, Councilmember
ERIK WEIGAND, Councilmember
GRACE K. LEUNG, City Manager
AARON C. HARP, City Attorney
MOLLY PERRY, Interim 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
five hundred dollars ($500) 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
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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.
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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
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I. ROLL CALL - 4:00 p.m.
II. CURRENT BUSINESS
SS1. Clarification of Items on the Consent Calendar
Clarification of Items on the Consent Calendar
SS2. Preparing for the Implementation of Advanced Air Mobility
Preparing for the Implementation of Advanced Air Mobility
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is a rapidly developing transportation system,
comprised of new types of aircraft and emerging technologies, that has the potential
to provide additional regional and local mobility options for passengers, air cargo
and emergency services. It is anticipated that aspects of AAM will be commercially
implemented within the next decade. Staff and consultant Peter Kirsch will present
what the City of Newport Beach can do now to prepare, particularly what regulatory
aspects should be considered, in advance of the local implementation of AAM.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. RECESS
V. RECONVENE AT 4:30 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
VI. ROLL CALL
VII. INVOCATION - Mark Teale, Spiritual Assembly of Bahais of Newport Beach
VIII. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IX. PRESENTATION
● History of Mayor Dora Hill: The Unlikely Architect of Modern Newport Beach by
Bill Lobdell
History of Mayor Dora Hill: The Unlikely Architect of Modern Newport Beach by
Bill Lobdell
X. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
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XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF MINUTES AND ORDINANCES
1. Minutes for the June 10, 2025 City Council Meeting
Minutes for the June 10, 2025 City Council Meeting
Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written, and order filed.
2. Reading of Ordinances
Reading of Ordinances
Waive reading in full of all ordinances under consideration, and direct the City Clerk
to read by title only.
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ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
3. Ordinance Nos. 2025-7 and 2025-8: Approving an Amendment to the North Newport
Center Planned Community (PC-56) Development Plan and a Development
Agreement
Ordinance Nos. 2025-7 and 2025-8: Approving an Amendment to the North Newport
Center Planned Community (PC-56) Development Plan and a Development
Agreement
a) Find the adoption of the ordinances is not subject to further environmental review
pursuant to Section 21083.3 of the California Public Resources Code (PRC) and
Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it is
consistent with the previously certified Program Environmental Impact Report (SCH
No. 2023060699);
b) Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-7, An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Approving an Amendment to
the North Newport Center Planned Community (PC-56) Development Plan to
Allocate 1,500 Base Dwelling Units from the HO-4 (Newport Center Area) Subarea
Development Limits Set Forth in Section 20.28.050 (Housing Opportunity (HO)
Overlay Zoning Districts) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code to the North
Newport Center Planned Community (PC-56) Development Plan for 100 And 190
Newport Center Drive and Various Addresses Within the North Newport Center
Planned Community (PA2024-0173); and
c) Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-8, An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Approving a Second
Amendment to Development Agreement No. DA 2007-002, Entitled Zoning
Implementation and Public Benefit Agreement for the Project Located at 100 and
190 Newport Center Drive and Various Addresses Within the North Newport
Center Planned Community (PA2024-0173).
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4. Ordinance No. 2025-9: Adding Chapter 12.70 (Prohibition on Attending Street
Races and Reckless Driving Exhibitions) to Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code, to prohibit spectators from being present at street
races and reckless driving exhibitions in Newport Beach
Ordinance No. 2025-9: Adding Chapter 12.70 (Prohibition on Attending Street
Races and Reckless Driving Exhibitions) to Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code, to prohibit spectators from being present at street
races and reckless driving exhibitions in Newport Beach
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) Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-9: An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Adding Chapter 12.70
(Prohibition on Attending Street Races and Reckless Driving Exhibitions) to Title
12 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
5. Ordinance No. 2025-10: Approving an Amendment to the Housing Opportunity (HO)
Overlay Zoning Districts
Ordinance No. 2025-10: Approving an Amendment to the Housing Opportunity (HO)
Overlay Zoning Districts
a) Find that all potential environmental effects for the amendment have been
adequately addressed in the previously certified Final Program Environmental
Impact Report identified by State Clearinghouse Number 2023060699, and the City
Council of the City of Newport Beach intends to use said document for the approval
of the amendment; and
b) Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-10, An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Amending Section
20.28.050 (Housing Opportunity (HO) Overlay Zoning Districts) in Title 20
(Planning and Zoning) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code Related to
Implementation of the Housing Element (PA2024-0205).
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RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
6. Resolution No. 2025-35: Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Selected Streets for
the Fourth of July Holiday Period
Resolution No. 2025-35: Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Selected Streets for
the Fourth of July Holiday Period
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) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-35, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, California, Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Back Bay Drive,
the 100 Block of Orange Street from Traffic off of Pacific Coast Highway, San
Joaquin Hills Road Between Back Bay Drive and the Entrance to the Park Newport
Apartment Complex, and Via Malaga between Via Oporto and Via Lido.
7. Resolution No. 2025-36: Adopting a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Newport Beach Employees League (LEAGUE) and Associated Salary
Schedule
Resolution No. 2025-36: Adopting a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Newport Beach Employees League (LEAGUE) and Associated Salary
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;
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-36, A Resolution of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Adopting a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of
Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Employees League and Associated Salary
Schedule;
c) Approve Budget Amendment No. 25-076 appropriating $31,563 in increased
expenditures in various City division salary and benefit accounts from
unappropriated fund balances for Fiscal Year 2024/25; and
d) Approve Budget Amendment No. 26-002 appropriating $926,170 in increased
expenditures in various City division salary and benefit accounts from
unappropriated fund balances for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
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8. Resolution No. 2025-37: Accepting the Department of Homeland Security Operation
Stonegarden Grant Funds Fiscal Year 2024
Resolution No. 2025-37: Accepting the Department of Homeland Security Operation
Stonegarden Grant Funds Fiscal Year 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;
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-37 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, California, Accepting the FY 2024 Operation Stonegarden Grant
from the United States Department of Homeland Security, Administered by the
County of Riverside, and Designating the Chief of Police as the City’s Authorized
Agent to Execute Grant Documents;
c) Accept the Department of Homeland Security FY 2024 Operation Stonegarden
grant award in the amount of $171,580 and authorize the Chief of Police to execute
the grant agreement; and
d) Approve Budget Amendment No. 25-078 to accept grant funds from the
Department of Homeland Security, passed through CalOES; increase revenue
estimates by $171,580 in account 01035355-431453-G2620; and increase
expenditure appropriations by $171,580 to various accounts in the Detective
Division as outlined in the amendment.
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CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
9. Corporation Yard Improvement Project - Award of Contract No. 7876-2
Corporation Yard Improvement Project - Award of Contract No. 7876-2
a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, California
Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because this project has no potential to
have a significant effect on the environment;
b) Approve the project plans and specifications;
c) Approve Budget Amendment No. 25-077 appropriating $770,296 in increased
expenditures in Account 14201-980000-20F14 from the AQMD Fund
unappropriated fund balance, and appropriating $270,000 in increased expenditures
in Account No. 16001-980000-20F14 from the Environmental Liability Fund
unappropriated fund balance;
d) Award Contract No. 7876-2 to Legion Construction, Inc. for the total bid price of
$7,188,000 for the Corporation Yard Improvement Project, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the contract;
e) Award Contract No. 7876-3 to Clean Energy, Inc. for the total bid price of
$280,656 for the relocation of the fast fill compressed natural gas dispensers, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract;
f) Authorize the purchase through cooperative bidding site Sourcewell of a new
prefabricated restroom building from Public Restroom Company for the price of
$228,058, and
g) Establish a contingency of $718,800 (approximately 10% of total bid) to cover the
cost of unforeseen work not included in the original contract.
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10. FY 2024-25 Traffic Signal Rehabilitation Project - Award of Contract No. 9718-1
FY 2024-25 Traffic Signal Rehabilitation Project - Award of Contract No. 9718-1
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 the project plans and specifications;
c) Award Contract No. 9718-1 to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the total bid price of
$1,192,100 for the FY 2024-25 Traffic Signal Rehabilitation Project, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract; and
d) Establish a contingency of $120,000 (approximately 10% of total bid) to cover the
cost of unforeseen work not included in the original contract.
11. Via Lido Sewer Main Lining - Award of Contract No. 9438-1
Via Lido Sewer Main Lining - Award of Contract No. 9438-1
a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant Section 15302(c), Class 2 (reconstruction of existing facility involving
negligible or no expansion of capacity) 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. 9438-1 to Insituform, LLC. for the total bid price of $333,439
for the Via Lido Sewer Main Lining project, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract; and
d) Establish a contingency of $50,000 (approximately 15 percent of the total bid) to
cover the cost of unforeseen work not included in the original contract.
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12. Newport Beach Public Library Foundation Donation - Witte Hall LED Screen Wall
Newport Beach Public Library Foundation Donation - Witte Hall LED Screen Wall
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) Accept Newport Beach Public Library Foundation's $130,000 donation for a 11
-foot by 19-foot (209 SF) LED screen wall; and
c) Approve Budget Amendment No. 25-079 recognizing contribution funds of
$130,000 from the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation in Account No. 13501-
561005-19F11 and appropriating $130,000 in increased expenditures for the
Library Lecture Hall (C-7444-3) in Account No. 13501-980000-19F11.
13. Approve On-Call Maintenance/Repair Services Agreement with Cathyjon
Enterprises, Inc., dba HB Staffing for On-Call Temporary Laborer Services
(C-8479-3)
Approve On-Call Maintenance/Repair Services Agreement with Cathyjon
Enterprises, Inc., dba HB Staffing for On-Call Temporary Laborer Services
(C-8479-3)
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) Approve a Maintenance and Repair Services Agreement with Cathyjon
Enterprises, Inc., dba HB Staffing, for On-Call Temporary Laborer Services for a
five-year term and not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the agreement.
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14. Amendment No. One to the Lease Agreement with Ruby’s Diner, Inc. for Use of a
Portion of the Balboa Pier Located at 1 Balboa Pier
Amendment No. One to the Lease Agreement with Ruby’s Diner, Inc. for Use of a
Portion of the Balboa Pier Located at 1 Balboa Pier
a) Find this matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, California
Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to
have a significant effect on the environment;
b) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. One to
Lease Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and Heritage Restaurant
Management, Inc. (successor in interest to Ruby’s Diner, Inc.) for use of a portion of
the City property known as the Balboa Pier, located at 1 Balboa Pier, in a form
substantially similar to the amendment attached to the staff report; and
c) Approve a waiver of City Council Policy F-7, Income and Other Property based
on the findings contained in this staff report and the Agreement, that conducting an
open bid process or changing the tenant would result in excessive vacancy, and
tenant improvement allowances, expenses or rent concessions which would
outweigh other financial benefits.
15. Office Lease Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for Use of Suite 585 at 1201
Dove Street
Office Lease Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for Use of Suite 585 at 1201
Dove Street
a) Find this matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing facilities) and Section 15302 (Replacement or
Reconstruction) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the
environment; and
b) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Office Lease
Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and HF&H Consultants, LLC for use
of City Property, office space Suite 585 located at 1201 Dove Street, in a form
substantially similar to the agreement attached to the staff report.
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16. Amendment No. Five to the Post Retirement Temporary Employment Agreement
with Rosalinh Ung for Principal Planner Services
Amendment No. Five to the Post Retirement Temporary Employment Agreement
with Rosalinh Ung for Principal Planner 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) Authorize the Mayor and Assistant City Manager to execute Amendment No. Five
to the Post Retirement Temporary Employment Agreement with Rosalinh Ung for
Principal Planner Services.
17. Tentative Agreement with Newport Beach Professional and Technical Employees
Association
Tentative Agreement with Newport Beach Professional and Technical Employees
Association
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 consider the Tentative Agreement between the City of Newport
Beach and the Newport Beach Professional and Technical Employees Association.
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18. Tentative Agreement with Newport Beach Police Management Association
(NBPMA)
Tentative Agreement with Newport Beach Police Management Association
(NBPMA)
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 consider the Tentative Agreement between the City of Newport
Beach and the Newport Beach Police Management Association.
MISCELLANEOUS
19. Planning Commission Agenda for the June 19, 2025 Meeting
Planning Commission Agenda for the June 19, 2025 Meeting
Receive and file.
20. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Third Quarter Financial Report
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Third Quarter Financial 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; and
b) Receive and file this report, and approve Budget Amendment No. 25-071,
adjusting revenue estimates and expenditure appropriations for the Fiscal Year
2024-25 budget as further outlined in this report.
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21. Confirmation of Appointments to the Finance Committee
Confirmation of Appointments to the Finance Committee
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) Confirm Mayor Pro Tem Lauren Kleiman’s reappointment of Allen Cashion,
Councilmember Michelle Barto’s reappointment of William Kenney, Councilmember
Noah Blom’s reappointment of Kory Kramer, and Councilmember Erik Weigand’s
reappointment of William Collopy to fill the scheduled vacancies on the Finance
Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026.
22. Visit Newport Beach, Inc. FY 2026 Destination Business Plan Budget, Leisure
Marketing (TOT) FY 2026 Budget, and Performance Standards Report
Visit Newport Beach, Inc. FY 2026 Destination Business Plan Budget, Leisure
Marketing (TOT) FY 2026 Budget, and 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) Waive the requirement in the agreement for a Biennial Performance Standards
Report, Biennial Marketing Plan and Biennial Budget and accept the Fiscal Year
2026 report, plan and budget as submitted;
c) Review and approve and/or modify the FY 2026 Newport Beach & Company
Destination Business Plan and Performance Standards Report; and
d) Review and approve the Visit Newport, Inc. Leisure Marketing (TOT) FY 2026
Budget.
ACTION: MOVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR, EXCEPT FOR
THOSE ITEMS REMOVED
XIII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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XV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
23. 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report on Public Health Goals
2025 Drinking Water Quality Report on Public Health Goals
a) Conduct a public hearing;
b) 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
c) Receive and file the City of Newport Beach 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report
on Public Health Goals.
24. Resolution Nos. 2025-38 and 2025-39: Collection of Certain Sewer and Recycling
Fees and Charges Through the Property Tax Roll
Resolution Nos. 2025-38 and 2025-39: Collection of Certain Sewer and Recycling
Fees and Charges Through the Property Tax Roll
a) Conduct a public hearing;
b) 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;
c) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-38, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach California Confirming the Sewer Service Fee Report for Fiscal
Year 2025-26 and Authorizing Collection of the Fee Through the Orange County
Tax Roll; and
d) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-39, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach California Confirming the Recycling Fee Report for Fiscal Year
2025-26 and Authorizing Collection of the Fee Through the Orange County Tax
Roll.
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XVI. CURRENT BUSINESS
25. Appointments to Scheduled and Unscheduled Board and Commission Vacancies
Appointments to Scheduled and Unscheduled Board and Commission Vacancies
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) Make appointments to the Boards and Commissions from the nominees listed
below:
Board of Library Trustees [1 vacancy]
Timothy (Chase) Rief (incumbent)
*Jennifer Strong
Building and Fire Board of Appeals [2 vacancies]
Charles Allen (incumbent)
K. Dirk Bondy (incumbent)
Andy Boyum
James Sanders
City Arts Commission [3 vacancies and 1 unscheduled vacancy]
David Anastos
Andy Boyum
Judith Brower
Rita Goldberg
Melissa Kandel (incumbent)
Tiare Meegan
Laurel Tippett
Civil Service Board [1 vacancy]
Taylor Diani
Paul Meyer (incumbent)
Harbor Commission [2 vacancies]
Jon Marlo
Bob Miller
Philip Stemler
Steve Scully (incumbent)
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission [2 vacancies]
Kelly Denner
William Finster
Keira Kirby (incumbent)
Travis Pirdy (incumbent)
Planning Commission [2 vacancies]
Jeffrey Bergsma
Michael Gazzano
Greg Reed (incumbent)
Loren Smith
Drew Teicheira
XVII. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
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XVIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION
XIX. CLOSED SESSION - Council Chambers Conference Room
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code § 54956.8): 2 matters
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code § 54956.8): 2 matters
1. Property: 2173 Orchard Drive (APN 439-341-01) and 20221 Cypress Street
(APN 439-341-02).
City Negotiators: Seimone Jurjis, Assistant City Manager and Lauren
Whitlinger, Real Property Administrator.
Negotiating Parties: Mike Kennedy, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty on
behalf of Richard James Van Keirsbelk, Trustee of the Trust Created Under the
Will of Edward James Kisner dated September 20, 1971.
Under Negotiation: Instruction to City Negotiators regarding price and terms of
payment.
2. Property: 3848 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (APN 427-151-08).
City Negotiators: Seimone Jurjis, Assistant City Manager and Lauren
Whitlinger, Real Property Administrator.
Negotiating Parties: John Saunders on behalf of 3848 Campus Drive LP.
Under Negotiation: Instruction to City Negotiators regarding price and terms of
payment.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code § 54957.6): 2 matters
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code § 54957.6): 2 matters
1. Agency Designated Representatives: Grace K. Leung, City Manager.
Unrepresented Employees: Part Time Employees Association of Newport
Beach.
2. Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor Joe Stapleton and Mayor Pro
Tem Lauren Kleiman.
Unrepresented Employees: Grace K. Leung, City Manager and Aaron C.
Harp, City Attorney.
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C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)): 1 matter
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)): 1 matter
1. Barbara Salvini v. City of Newport Beach
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01442980-CU-OE-CJC
XX. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
XXI. ADJOURNMENT
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