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Home My WebLink About2005-04-20 Draft Minutesfile:///FI/Apps/WEBDATA/Internet/EconomicDevelopmentCommitteeAgendas/2005/Agendas_ to_PDFs/miO4-20-05.htm City of Newport Beach ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE w rww 1 DRAFT MINUTES 4-20-05 Minutes of the Economic Development Committee held at the City Council Chambers, City of Newport Beach, on Wednesday, April 20, 2005. Members Present: Ed Selich, Chairman (Excused) Steve Bromberg, Mayor Tod Ridgeway, Council Member Steve Rosansky, Council Member Craig Batley Seymour Beek John Blom Gary DiSano Jim Donnell Roy Freeman Marta Hayden Carol Hoffman Lloyd Ikerd Cris Trapp (Excused) Brion Jeannette Debra Legan Richard Luehrs Dan Marcheano Mike McNamara Mark Murrel John Robinson John Saunders Gregg Schwenk Jeannette Thomas Gay Wassall-Kelly Kevin Weeda Richard Wray Staff Representatives: Sharon Wood, Assistant City Manager George Berger, C & ED Program Manager Dan Trimble, C & ED Program Manager Guests Present: Monte Ward, OCTA Marie Knight, Recreation & Senior Services Department Director Don Webb, Mayor Pro -Tem file:WFI/Apps/WEBDATA/Internet/EconomicDevelopmen ... ommitteeAgendas/2005/Agendas_to PDFs/miO4-20-05.htm (1 of 3) [12/22/2008 4:35:27 PM] file:///FI/Apps/WEBDATA/Internet/EconomicDevelopmentCommitteeAgendas/2005/Agendas_ to_PDFs/miO4-20-05.htm Roll Call and Introductions: In Chairman Selich's absence, Mayor Bromberg called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of March 16, 2005 (minutes attached 2. Project Status Report (report attached) Motion: To Approve the Consent Calendar Vote: Approved unanimously DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. `Measure M' Extension Options Mayor Bromberg introduced Monte Ward of the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA), who discussed Measure M and its upcoming renewal (see attached handout). 2. City Centennial Update Mayor Bromberg discussed the Centennial process and introduced Mayor Pro -Tem Webb and Director of Recreation and Senior Services, Marie Knight, who presented the Centennial update (see attached handout.) Mayor Pro -Tem Webb commented on growing City-wide awareness and likened the Centennial to a history lesson about the City, representing its tremendous progress. He said that events are beginning a year in advance to generate enthusiasm, and he added that numerous subcommittees have been established to move things forward. Marie Knight introduced the celebration process and its related events. Announcing that nearly 200 volunteers are already in place, Ms. Knight conveyed that the entire process is largely based on volunteerism, so the City is off to a great start. She mentioned that there will be many opportunities for the business community to get involved, as well. Ms. Knight introduced Dan Trimble, Project Manager in the Economic Development Department and Rose Parade Float Chairman. Mr. Trimble reported that 30-40 volunteers had signed on. He stated that a premiere design/building firm had been secured and that the firm offers support through volunteer outreach efforts. He emphasized the exciting opportunity for world-wide advertising and marketing for the City. 3. EQAC Representative's Report file:///Fl/Apps/WEBDATA/Internet/EconomicDevelopmen ... ommitteeAgendas/2005/Agendas_ to_PDFs/miO4-20-05.htm (2 of 3) [12/22/2008 4:35:27 PM] file:///FI/Apps/WEBDATA/Internet/EconomicDevelopmentCommitteeAgendas/2005/Agendas_ to_PDFs/miO4-20-05.htm Carol Hoffman and EQAC Chair Cris Trapp reported that the April meeting was cancelled (no agenda), and the May meeting would include discussion on the EIR for Hoag Hospital's expansion project. ITEMS FOR A FUTURE AGENDA None PUBLIC COMMENTS Gregg Schwenk announced that tomorrow night (April 21) begins the 6th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival. He thanked the City, Conference and Visitors' Bureau, and Chamber of Commerce for their efforts, and noted the following facts: O 1500 films screened (entries); 300 films in festival this year; 35 countries represented Mayor Bromberg, Marta Hayden, and Seymour Beek introduced the 48th Annual Newport -To - Ensenada Boat Race. ADJOURNMENT 9:05 a.m. file:///Fl/Apps/WEBDATA/Internet/EconomicDevelopmen ... ommitteeAgendas/2005/Agendas_ to_PDFs/miO4-20-05.htm (3 of 3) [12/22/2008 4:35:27 PM]