HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-90 - Environmental Quality Affairs Citizens Advisory CommitteeRESOLUTION NO. 2000- 90
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 98 -17 REGARDING THE
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted Resolution No. 98 -17, which
re- established the Environmental Quality Affairs Citizens Advisory Committee
("EQAC"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has amended said Resolution with Resolution Nos.
98 -60 and 2000 -10; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that EQAC has become an important part of
the environmental review process for projects in Newport Beach, as well as outside
projects that have the potential to impact Newport Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that EQAC can perform its functions better
with a more experienced, stable membership;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach does hereby amend Attachment A to Resolution No. 98 -17 to read as
Exhibit A to this Resolution, attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect
immediately and apply to the appointment of new members to fill vacancies occurring on
or after the date of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this 24th day of October. 'Inn
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK _
ATTACHMENT A
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS CITIZENS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AUTHORIZATION: Established by Resolution' No. 87 -14, adopted on January 12,
1987; amended by Resolution No. 88 -105, adopted
October 24, 1988 and blanket Resolution No. 90 -123.
Committee restructured by adoption of Resolution
No. 98 -17, adopted on February 23, 1998 (repeals all other
resolutions). Membership revised by adoption of Resolution
No. 98 -60 on August 24, 1998 (amends Res. 98 -17).
Appointment of officers clarified by adoption of Resolution
No. 2000 -10 on January 25, 2000. Membership, Rules, and
Purpose and Responsibilities revised by adoption of
Resolution 2000 -90 on October 24, 2000.
MEMBERSHIP: Two (2) Council Members
Chairman (or designee), Economic Development Committee
Chair: Citizen (at large) appointed by the Mayor
Other Committee Members
Seven (7) members, one from each City Council district,
nominated by the District Council Member and confirmed
by the City Council
Seven (7) citizens at large, nominated by the Committee and
confirmed by the City Council
Four (4) members who are on the board of directors of
homeowners or community associations, nominated by the
Committee and confirmed by the City Council
Three (3) members who have knowledge of CEQA
administration or environmental issues of concern to
Newport Beach (e.g., water quality, airport noise, traffic),
nominated by the Committee and confirmed by the City
Council
Staff: Assistant City Manager or Designee
TERM: Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
RULES: A. All members, other than Council Members, shall have
one (1) vote on the Committee.
B. The officers of said Committee shall be comprised of a
chairperson and vice - chairperson. The Chairperson
shall be appointed by the Mayor and the
vice - chairperson shall be elected by the
Committee.
C. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the active
members of the Committee, not counting the Council
Members.
D. If a member is absent from three (3) consecutive
meetings, this fact shall be reported to the Mayor so
that replacement of the appointee can be considered.
E. Reports and recommendations from the Committee
shall be made to staff, the Planning Commission or
the City Council.
F. Any publications of said Committee shall require
authorization from the City Council.
G. Any letter written by a member of the Committee
representing the Committee, or stating any
recommendation made, or action taken by the
Committee, must be approved by the chairperson or
vice chairperson before being mailed or delivered.
PURPOSE &
RESPONSIBILITIES: A. To review and make recommendations on City
Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and the EIR's
Notice of Preparation (NOP).
B. To review and comment on Notices of Preparation
(NOPs) and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) on
projects under review by other agencies that have the
potential to cause impacts in Newport Beach.
C. To schedule and receive presentations from City
officials or other parties on City activities impacting
the quality of life.
D. To receive, review, and transmit to the City's
community associations (COAs) and homeowners
associations (HOAs) important communications
potentially affecting the association(s).
E. To receive the City Manager's weekly newsletter
(1 copy).
F. To suggest subject matter and key questions for the
City's quarterly newsletter to residents.
G. To develop and implement a time- sensitive process to
convey City activities and issues to the City's
homeowner and community associations.
H. To develop and implement a time- sensitive process to
report back common Citywide resident issues.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } ss.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH }
I, LAVONNE M. HARKLESS, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council is seven; that the foregoing
resolution, being Resolution No. 2000 -90 was duly and regularly introduced before and adopted by
the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of said Council, duly and regularly held on the 24th
day of October, 2000, and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Thomson, Glover, Adams, Ridgeway, Debay, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the
official seal of said City this 25th day of October, 2000.
(Seal)
City Clerk
Newport Beach, California