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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-61 - Environmental Quality Affairs CommitteeRESOLUTION NO. 2001- 61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -90 REGARDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted Resolution No. 2000 -90, that revised the composition of the Environmental Quality Affairs Committee (EQAC); and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to be involved in the appointment of a greater number of EQAC members and to maintain a stable committee with a sound knowledge base; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach does hereby amend Attachment A to Resolution No. 2000 -90 to read as Exhibit A to this Resolution, attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that current EQAC members in at -large positions shall be assigned to a City Council District by drawing lots. Current members in said positions shall retain their positions until the next election of a Council Member from the assigned District, provided the EQAC member has a term of at least three years, beginning from the date of adoption of this Resolution. Current vacancies in at -large positions shall be filled in numerical order, beginning with District 1. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that current EQAC members in association or special expertise positions shall retain their positions for a term of four years, beginning from the date of adoption of this Resolution. ADOPTED this 10th day of 1=2001. July MAYOR ATTEST: 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 No. 2000 -90 on October 24, 2000. Membership revised by adoption of Resolution No. 2001- on June 26, 2001. 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. ven (7) citizens at large, one nominated by each City Council Member and confirmed by the City Council. At the request of a Council Member, or if a Council Member does not fill a vacancy within sixty (60) days the Committee shall recommend two (2) candidates for the City Council's consideration. Reminated by the me and ee4inned by the City our (4) members who are on the board of directors of homeowners or community TERM: RULES: associations, appointed by the City Council from two (2) nte recommendations from by the Committee and ceplir^�= ed by-the r,;kG it-A. knowledge issues of Three (3) members who have of CEQA administration or environmental concern to Newport Beach (e.g., water quality, airport noise, traffic), appointed by the City Council from two (2) neminatedrecommendations from by the Committee and Een€ med by the Qw COUF[eil. The Committee shall interview prospective members before making recommendations to the City Council. If the Committee is unable to recommend two (2) candidates for a position, the Citv Council may appoint the one candidate recommended Staff: Assistant City Manager or Designee Section V - Page 2 10 -26 -00 Members shall serve at the Pleasure of the Tr ay<. District and at -large members shall have terms that coincide with the terms of the Council Members appointing them. Association and special expertise members shall have terms of four (4) years, and may serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms. 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. Section V - Page 2(a) 10 -26-00 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. Section V - Page 2(b) 10 -26-00 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. 2001 -61 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 10th day of July, 2001, and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Heffernan, O'Neil, Ridgeway, Glover, Bromberg, Proctor, Mayor Adams Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: None IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the official seal of said City this 11th day of July, 2001. (Seal) City Clerk Newport Beach, California