2008 General Member Meeting
April 23, 2007, 5:30 pm
Sherman Library & Gardens

5:30 p.m. –  6:00 p.m.        Hosted Refreshments  *  Social  *  Registration

6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.        Business Improvement District (BID) Meeting
  • Welcome & Introductions
  • Financial Report
  • State of the Business District
  • CdM Vision Plan Update
  • Parking Project Update
  • Q&A

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.        CdMRA Meeting
  •  Welcome & Introductions
  • Project Updates
  • Traffic Master Plan
  • Water Quality  
  • City Hall Planning Process
  • City Services
  • NBPD Updates
  • Code Enforcement Overview
  • Wrap-up

7:30 p.m.                            Adjourn Meeting





Business Improvement District Board members present.
CDMRA Board Members Present: President BJ Johnson, Bernie Svalstad, Dennis Baker, Michael Toerge, Bud
Rasner, Liz Torelli, Carl Jeremias, Marjorie Sawyer Karen Tringali, Margaret Ryckoff, Paul Bartlau & Bill Simon
City Council Members Present:  Mayor Ed Selich, Nancy Gardner & Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Daigle
                                      
5:30 p.m. — 6:15 p.m. Refreshments & Social

6:15 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. CDM Business Improvement District Annual Meeting

A.  Welcome & Introductions of Advisory Board members by BID Chairman Bernie Svalstad:
  1. Accomplishments of BID with the support of City Council members include installation of second phase of
    $800,000 worth of medians & landscaping, approx. $10,000 for annual maintenance & lighting, benches,
    Pedestrian Street crossing at Orchid & street light to come at Iris this year. Additional beautification plans
    include hanging baskets and planting more King Palm trees
  2. Introduction of John J. Lee, owner of Fuji Grill, the new restaurant opening at Big Corona Beach; hourly
    parking fee during winter months will allow diners to enjoy facility without spending $10 to park; Chamber of
    Commerce has potential menu available

B.  Financial Report & BID Membership Benefits by Scott Palmer of BID Systems Company, a City of NB
Contractor:
  1. A City ordinance setting up four BID districts within NB was enacted to help small businesses compete with
    big malls and access for physical improvements. CDM has 420 members in its district. With $130,000
    yearly revenue from the City and through assessments to members, BID handles marketing, promotion,
    decorations & prints the Membership Directory. Policy is set by the City but direction of BID is dictated by
    members. Residents are encouraged to shop and support local stores.

C.  Presentation of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) by Dave Webb, Assistant Public Works Director
and Tony Brine:
  1. Traffic Signal Modernization using fiber optic technology will update traffic signal controls, add video
    intersection monitoring & communication links joining the Police Department and New City Hall. Replacing
    the deteriorated conduit  will affect some sidewalks
  2. Preparing for construction of a new City Hall
  3. Avocado Medians Renovation Project will replace existing medians, landscaping and irrigation system from
    Coast Highway E. to Pacific Dr
  4. Grant Howald tennis court rehabilitation will replace fence, posts & nets surrounding the tennis courts. City
    Youth Center (CYC) facelift to include lobby and restroom facilities
  5. Oasis Senior Center rebuild; demo existing building; design and construct new facility
  6. Little Corona restroom facility will undergo rehabilitation and expansion
  7. Corona del Mar street rehabilitation & resurfacing with replacement of damaged portions of curb, gutters
    and sidewalk. The project will include the following streets: First, Second, Third & Fourth Avenues, Pacific
    Dr, Bayside Dr, Granville Dr; Acacia, Begonia, Carnation, Dahlia, Fernleaf, Goldenrod, Heliotrope, Iris,
    Jasmine & Larkspur Avenues
  8. Lower Buck Bully Canyon stream bed stabilization; currently working on Grant Funds. Minor slope and
    landscape work to stabilize various portions of slope at China Cove

D.  Questions and Answers:
  1. Buck Gully goat study still pending; Fire Marshall to present to City Council within next few weeks.
  2. Attendees at tonight’s meeting are encouraged to address speakers and City representatives individually
    with their questions

7:00 p.m. — 7:45 p.m. CDM Residents Association Annual General Meeting:

A.  Welcome and general information by President BJ Johnson
We are fortunate to have members from the Planning Department and Parks Beaches & Recreation Department
on our board along with Nancy Garner and Mayor Ed Selich in attendance; we meet every third Thursday at NB
Country Club; your attendance is welcome. Over 70% of our members have provided their email addresses, a
very cost-saving, effective communication tool. Karen Tringali handles our website, continually updating it and
she reports that 10% of CDM residents are members, representing 30 neighborhoods; annual dues are $12.

B.  CDM Vision Plan Up-date by Mayor Ed Selich:
  1. Mayor Selich has an urban planning background and has been involved with & supportive of BID goals
    which have been indorsed by all Home Owner Associations, EQUAC & the City. The project required the
    City to overcome the major hurdle of taking over Coast Highway from the State and has had the added
    benefit of other areas of NB desiring the same upgrades as CDM. To see more, log onto www.cdmvillage.
    com
  2. Includes design plans for public improvements to strengthen the Village feel of our community. With The
    Vision Plan’s theme of “A Seaside Garden Village” it has sought to improve our community by adding
    landscaped medians on Coast Highway, heritage lighting fixtures, street furniture, benches, trash
    receptacles, bike racks, public signage, etc. Marguerite & Coast Highway accents to enhance the Village
    Green concept include the Clock Tower, Centennial Plaza & ultimately, underground parking with
    landscaping above
  3. Eastern (at Cameo Highlands) and Western gateway (at Avocado) entrances to the Village include
    “Welcome to Corona del Mar” signage, landscape and intersection improvements
  4. To support the “Restaurant Row” concept, the reduction of Coast Highway from 3 to 2 lanes will move to
    the West of MacArthur, allowing for outdoor dining areas, landscaping and new curbs. Expect safer
    pedestrian crossings at Orchid, Dahlia & Iris

C.  Addressing Parking Issues in CDM by Bernie Svalstad:
  1. A Parking Study in 2000 determined 2,074 total parking spaces within CDM including Coast Highway, side
    streets, underground, metered & roof top spaces
  2. The Parking Committee, local merchants & City Officials will strategize possible revenue sources, budget
    planning, methods of relief & alternative parking. The City contracted one of the largest Parking
    Consultants in the US and a kick-off meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 6-7:30 PM,
    Friends Room, Central Library, 1000 Avocado, CDM. The two-part meeting will provide
            a) An opportunity for the Consultants to gain local perspective on the parking situation in CDM and
    local goals for planning.
            b) Provide a presentation on “Parking 101”, introducing ways to think about parking planning,
    develop a common vocabulary for use during the study process and include an explanation of the study
    methodology.
    For additional information call Leigh DeSantis at 949-644-3207 or ldesantis@city.newport-beach.ca.us

D.  Water Quality Issues by Council Person Nancy Gardner:
  1. FYI 300,000 gallons of water dumps into the bay from the Carnation Avenue storm drain alone, much of it
    water run-off from landscape irrigation, car washing and hosing off driveways and patios. Two simple and
    effective solutions to this problem are to check sprinkler systems to ensure water is directed toward grass
    and flower beds, not driveways and sidewalks; and using a broom to sweep instead of hosing off potential
    pesticides and debris which end up in the bay

E.  Code Enforcement Overview by Assistant City Manager Sharon Wood:
  1. Code Enforcement operates mainly on a “complaint” basis so please report anything illegal you observe; i.
    e. Residential garages are for cars not storage or illegal dwelling-unit conversions, poor building
    maintenance and problems in alleys. Reporting complainant’s names are confidential but complaints
    cannot be made anonymously. May file a complaint online at the City’s website, or use these direct phone
    numbers: Code enforcement 644-3215, noise complaints 644-3652 or construction infractions at 644-3280

F.  City Hall Design Process by Mayor Ed Selich:
  1. The design competition will include master planning the entire tract of land, not just City Hall. Five
    architects and landscape architects have been selected to head a committee to choose five firms for
    design consideration from application submissions. The committee will prioritize which designs they prefer
    using input from residents. Architectural firms from around the world are expressing interest in the design
    competition and by mid-September submission will be concluded
                             
G.  Newport Beach Police Department Report by Lieutenant Jeff Lu, a 28 year member of NBPD, UCI
graduate and area commander of CDM:
  1. The desire to have zero crime-rate is strong in NB and he welcomes any suggestions. Lieutenant Lu can
    be reached at jlu@nbpd@org.com
  2. Prevention is the key and offers these TIPS: Don’t leave valuables in cars in plain view such as computers,
    purses, wallets, portable GPS systems which attach to inside the windows because even the suction cup
    attachments are a clue to a thief that a GPS is hidden under the seat. Whenever mailing a check don’t
    place the envelope in your mailbox with the flag up, take it to the Post Office. Shred your personal,
    important papers. While away on vacation stop your mail; an overflowing mailbox is an indication you are
    out of town. Neighborhood Watch meetings are held every fourth Wednesday each month at the Police
    Department.
  3. Be the eyes and ears of the Police and use common sense if something is suspicious. Cameras are now
    activated on the beach to monitor after-hours trespassing and other offenses. Still, phone calls are
    important so the police can remove offenders quickly.
  4. Fires, BBQ’s and hibachis anywhere on the beach or bluffs are not to be used. The cement fire rings on
    the beach are the only legal fires. Police will be enforcing those laws.
  5. Beginning July 1st a hands-free cell phone law will be enacted within the entire State of California
             
H.  City Manager Homer Bludau shares updates on Oasis Project:
  1. The current facility is 23,000 sq. ft. and with 5,000 current, active members and the baby boomers on their
    way the need for more space is evident. The new facility will be 36,000 sq. ft. and accommodate more
    active, progressive needs for the future. A Wellness Center in conjunction with Hoag Hospital is included in
    the plans. Fundraising is occurring to help meet the $20 million proposed budget with February 2009 as
    the target date to begin construction

I.  Meeting Adjourned with special thanks to all who participated and attended

Respectfully Submitted,
Liz Torelli
Secretary, CDMRA

Please join us at our Next CdMRA Meeting:
7:30A.M., Thursday, May 15, 2008, Newport Beach Country Club
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