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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
MINUTES 12 -18 -06
Draft minutes of the Environmental Quality Affairs Committee held at the City of Newport Beach
Police Department Auditorium, 870 Santa Barbara Drive, on Monday, December 18, 2006.
Members Present:
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Keith Curry, Council Member
Sandra Haskell - excused
Richard Nichols, Council Member -exc
Barry Allen - excused
Bruce Asper - excused
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Kristine Adams
X
Dolores Offing, Vice Chair
Marianne Zippi - excused
EX
Kimberly Jameson
Arlene Greer
X
Matt Wiley
Jack Wu - excused
X
Christopher Welsh
Mike Browning
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Jennifer Winn - excused
X
Ray Halowski
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Brent Cooper
X
Barbara Thibault
Laura Dietz - excused
_ X
Merritt Van Sant
X
Kenneth Drellishak, Chair
X
Robert Rush
X
Laura Curran
Staff Representatives:
Guests Present:
/O� X Assistant City Manager Sharon Wood I Robert Hawkins
Cris Tra
Chairperson Ken Drellishak called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. He welcomed past
chairpersons, Robert Hawkins and Cris Trapp.
1. Minutes of October 16, 2006
2.
Kimberly Jameson moved to approve the minutes as written. Brent Cooper seconded the
motion.
Motion passed unanimously
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2. Presentation on Review of Traffic Studies
Transportation and Development Services Manager Rich Edmonston presented information
on types of traffic studies and standards for them. He responded to questions from the
Committee regarding summer traffic, through traffic and improvement projects.
3. Discussion of Composition of Membership Subcommittee
Chairperson Drellishak reported that the Membership Subcommittee recommended that the
current membership of himself, Dolores Otting and Sandra Haskell continue. Merritt Van
Sant moved approval and Kristine Adams seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously
4. Meeting Schedule for 2007
The Committee discussed 2007 meeting dates that conflict with holidays. Ray Halowski
moved the schedule meetings on January 22 and February 26, 2007, and Kristine Adams
seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously
5. Economic Development Committee Report
Chairperson Drellishak reported on the EDC's work on an Economic Development Strategic
Plan.
6. Report from Membership Committee
Chairperson Drellishak reported that the Membership Subcommittee recommended the
appointment of John Moftakhar to the vacant Community Association seat. Council member
Curry moved approval and Matt Wiley seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously
7. Report from Staff on Current Projects
Sharon Wood reported that a Draft EIR on the Hoag Hospital Master Plan amendment will
be released for public review soon.
8. Public Comments
Robert Hawkins commented on the value to the Planning Commission of EQAC's comments
on environmental documents.
Cris Trapp reported on the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission's work on four new
parks: Newport Center, Sunset Ridge, Newport Coast and Marina Park.
9. Future Agenda Items —
None
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10. Adjournment—
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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