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City of Newport Beach
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
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MINUTES 05-17-06
Minutes of the Economic Development Committee held at the City Council Chambers, City of Newport Beach, on
Wednesday, May 17, 2006.
Members Present:
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Steve Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tem, Chairman
Richard Luehrs
Don Webb, Mayor —(excused)
X
Brion Jeannette
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Ed Selich, Council Member
X
Dan Marcheano
X
Michael Henn, Planning Commissioner
X
Mark Murrel
Mike McNamara, Vice Chairman -(excused)
X
John Robinson
Craig Batley
John Saunders
X
Seymour Beek
X
Gregg Schwenk
John Blom
Gary Sherwin —(excused)
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Gary DiSano
X
Cris Trapp
X
Jim Donnell
Jeannette Thomas —(excused)
Roy Freeman -(excused)
X
Gay Wassall-Kelly
Building Industries Assoc. (Vacant)
X
Kevin Weeda
Lloyd Ikerd
Richard Wray
X
Debra Legan
Public Utilities (Vacant)
Staff Representatives:
K Sharon Wood, Assistant City Manager X George Berger, C & ED Program Manager-
& Dan Trimble, C & ED Program Manager
Guests Present:
Dolores Otting lieff Overely, Orange County Register
Roll Call and Introductions:
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Chairman Steve Rosansky called the meeting to order at 8:04am.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of March 22, 2006
Minutes approved as corrected.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Update on Restaurant Association/Restaurant Week
Dan Marcheano gave an update on the Restaurant Association and Restaurant Week planning. Restaurant Week is
being planned for January 2007 and will serve to promote and celebrate the restaurant industry in Newport Beach.
2. OC Cruiser Presentation
Dave Muller introduced the OC Cruiser concept to the Economic Development Committee.
O Service to residents, visitors, and Junior Lifeguard.
O Three routes covering Balboa, Corona del Mar, and Fashion Island.
O Passes will be available to residents and seniors.
O June 2nd will be the kickoff at Peninsula Park.
O Interior ad space is available.
O Time - 7am to 9pm.
3. EQAC Representative's Report
Cris Trapp reported that the comments on the draft EIR for the General Plan Update will be provided by June 8th
ITEMS FOR A FUTURE AGENDA
1. Balboa Theater
2. Film Festival
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Rosansky asked Sharon Wood to give updates on the General Plan Update and ballot initiatives.
ADJOURNMENT
8:55am
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