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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-17_EQAC_Approved MinutescEWP�RT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE C1Gf FOANP Approved 4 -14 -03 Minutes of the Environmental Quality Affairs Citizens Advisory Committee held at the City Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, on, March 17, 2003. Members Present Steve Bromberg, Mayor Robert Hawkins, Chairperson Barry Eaton, Vice Chairman Laura Dietz Thomas Eastmond Carol Hoffman Tom Hyans Elaine Linhoff Staff Representatives Sharon Wood, Assistant City Manager Members Not Present Richard Nichols, Council member Barry Allen Gary Borquez Gus Chabre The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. 4 Minutes of February 24, 2003 Phillip Lugar Jim Miller Dolores Otting Marge Pantzar Nancy Raney Cris Trapp Jennifer Winn Niki Kallikounis, Department Assistant Ray Halowski Richard Rivett Louis Von Dyl Christopher Welsh Carol Hoffman moved to approve the minutes. Phillip Lugar seconded the motion. A correction was noted and accepted by the maker of the motion. Motion to approve the corrected minutes passes. Introduction of New Members Chairman Hawkins introduced Dolores Otting, appointed to District 7 and Thomas Eastmond, an at -large member for District 7. 1 3. IRWD San Joaquin Reservoir Presentation Chairman Hawkins gave a brief background of the EIR and commented that the subcommittee will be issuing a report. Mike Hoolihan of IRWD gave a PowerPoint presentation on the San Joaquin Reservoir. Mr. Hoolihan talked about the project chronology, summary and benefits. He referred to each of EQAC's comments on the earlier Mitigated Negative Declaration and went into detail in explanation of actions they are taking because of the comments. Mr. Hoolihan entertained questions and answers after the presentation. Because EQAC recently received the draft EIR and they have a limited time to offer comments, the next committee meeting date was changed to April 14`" to be able to submit NEWPORT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS z Qq`-ORNp. COMMITTEE Approved 04 -14 -03 their comments to the IRWD. The committee asked Sharon Wood to request an extension of time to submit comments from IRWD. 4. Report from Subcommittee on Great Park Barry Eaton reported that the subcommittee met with the City Attorney, Bob Burnham and it was decided that there would be no report at this time. 5. Meeting Location Discussion — Council Chambers or Police Department Auditorium or other After a discussion of which meeting place would be preferred, Carol Hoffman moved to keep the meetings at the Police Department Auditorium with the exception of the April 14th meeting, which will be held at the City Council Chambers. Jennifer Winn seconded the motion. Motion passes. 1 6. Report from Membership Sub Committee Marge Pantzar reported that the subcommittee met and discussed the applications received and which Council Members need to make appointments. Ms. Wood commented that the City Clerk would like all the committees to use the same application form for consistency. Mayor Bromberg suggested that he would recommend to the Council that, after a diligent effort on the part of EQAC to find recruitments for the committee that are unsuccessful, that Council Members be able to pick from a pool for membership and draw from that pool, no matter which district the applicant is from. Discussion ensued, and the committee agreed that Mayor Bromberg make the recommendation. 1 7. Report on Staff Projects and appointment of Marina Park Subcommittee Sharon Wood reported the following: • The application for St. Andrews is in and staff is working on the environmental review. • Expecting the St. Mark application at anytime. • The City Council approved an amended agreement between the City and Sutherland -Talla Hospitality for the Marinapark hotel proposal that would have the City prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project at the developer's expense. The City would take the EIR through their standard review process, EQAC, Planning Commission and City Council who would certify the EIR and then place the project on the ballot. • South Coast Ship Yard on the Peninsula — proposal for residential and commercial mixed use. Application not complete. • Proposal for 45 condominiums on 151h Street behind Hoag. 2 F: \Users \PLN \Shared \EQAC - Retired _ previous committee info \EQAC Minutes \EQAC mi 2003 \EQAC mi 03- 17-03.doc NEWPORT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS z Qq`-ORNp. COMMITTEE Approved 04 -14 -03 Following are the volunteers for the Marinapark Subcommittee: Barry Eaton Thomas Eastmond Dolores Otting Cris Trapp Nancy Raney Tom Hyans 8. Report from EQAC Member on GPUC • Barry Eaton reported GPUC recommended new appointments to GPAC, which the City Council approved; • Recommended to the Council that the Planning Commission and Council consider either endorsing or adopting the Vision Statement; • And the Scoping Subcommittee has completed its task and will be going back to GPUC next week. 9. Report from EQAC Members on GPAC Phillip Lugar commented that GPAC will meet on March 24tH 10. Report on LCP Mayor Bromberg reported that the LCP will not make the June 3rd deadline, because additional revisions were needed. 11. Council Member Reports Mayor Bromberg reported the following: • He met with the architects and members of the Development Committee of St. Marks Church, and the project will be submitted to the City. 12. Public Comments Marge Pantzar extended her compliments on the construction of the parking structure at Hoag Hospital. She reported that the construction of the parking structure at Hoag Hospital has been well organized and the neighbors have not complained about noise. 13. Future Agenda Items • IRWD San Joaquin Reservoir Subcommittee comments at next meeting. • Report from Communications Subcommittee • Presentation on Orange Coast River Park Chairman Hawkins adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. 3 F: \Users \PLN \Shared \EQAC - Retired _ previous committee info \EQAC Minutes \EQAC mi 2003 \EQAC mi 03- 17-03.doc