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City of Newport Beach
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
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DRAFT MINUTES 09-19-07
Minutes of the Economic Development Committee held at the City Council Chambers, City of Newport
Beach, on Wednesday, September 19, 2007.
Members Present:
X
Steve Rosansky, Mayor, Chairman
X
Debra Legan
X
Ed Selich, Mayor Pro Tem
X
Richard Luehrs
Michael Henn, Council Member — exc.
X
Mark Murrel
X
Robert Hawkins, Planning Commissioner
X
Scott Palmer
Mike McNamara, Vice Chairman
X
John Robinson
Fred Ameri - excused
John Saunders
X
Craig Batley
X
Gregg Schwenk
Seymour Beek -excused
Gary Sherwin
X
Gary DiSano
X
Charles Unsworth
Jim Donnell -excused
X
Gay Wassall-Kelly
X
Kenneth Drellishak
Kevin Weeda
Sheri Drewry - excused
X
Danielle Sim
X
Jennifer Gonzalez
X
John Hyatt
X
Lloyd Ikerd
X
Brion Jeannette
Staff Representatives:
X Sharon Wood, Assistant City Manager
Guests Present:
Roy Freeman ISteve Badum, Public Works Director
Roll Call and Introductions:
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Mayor Rosansky called the meeting to order at 8:08 AM, and requested introductions of the assembled
members, staff and guests.
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sharon Wood announced that George Berger and Dan Trimble have resigned from the City. She is
rewriting the job titles and descriptions to focus more on economic development, and intends to recruit
to fill both positions.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Minutes of July 18, 2007
Motion: Gary DiSano to approve
Second: Charles Unsworth
Vote: Unanimous
2. FY 2008 Capital Improvements Program — Steve Badum Public Works Director
Mr. Badum presented information on development, priorities and funding of the City's capital
improvement program, and how a good infrastructure system supports the City's economic
development efforts. He responded to questions from Committee members.
3. EQAC Representative's Report — Dr. Ken Drellishak
Dr. Drellishak reported on the Committee's upcoming review of Draft EIRs for Hoag Health
Center and UCI's Long Range Development Plan in October, and an amendment to the Hoag
Hospital Master Plan in November.
REQUEST FOR ITEMS FOR A FUTURE AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lloyd Ikerd inquired about residential development in the Irvine Business Complex. Sharon Wood
discussed Newport Beach's litigation on two projects, and monitoring of environmental documents and
approvals of other proposed projects.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rosansky called for the meeting to be adjourned at 9:05 AM.
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