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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-06-16_EQAC_Approved MinutesCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Approved July 21, 2003 Minutes of the Environmental Quality Affairs Citizens Advisory Committee held at the City of Newport Beach Police Department Auditorium, 870 Santa Barbara Drive, on June 16, 2003. Members Present: Steve Bromberg, Mayor Elaine Linhoff Robert Hawkins, Chairperson Jim Miller Barry Eaton, Vice Chairman Dolores Offing Brent Cooper Richard Rivett Laura Dietz Cris Trapp Ray Halowski Christopher Welsh Carol Hoffman Jennifer Winn Tom Hyans Staff Representatives: Sharon Wood, Assistant City Manager Patrick Alford, Senior Planner Niki Kallikounis, Planning Department Assistant Members not Present: Richard Nichols, Council Member Phillip Lugar Barry Allen Marge Pantzar Gary Borquez Nancy Raney Gus Chabre Louis Von Dyl Thomas Eastmond The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. 1. Minutes of May 12. 2003 - Barry Eaton moved to approve the minutes. Ray Halowski seconded the motion. Motion passes. Chairman Hawkins re- ordered the agenda to Item 3 to watch a PowerPoint slide presentation on the Local Coastal Program by Senior Planner Patrick Alford. 3. Presentation on Draft Local Coastal Program (LCP) Land Use Plan and Report from Subcommittee Patrick Alford gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Local Coastal Program certification. Mr. Alford presented an overview of the Coastal Act and how the certification process fits within that, talk briefly about the organization of the Coastal Land Use Plan and also explain how the process is proceeding. There were questions and answers during and after the presentation. file: / //Fj/ ... 20- Retired% 20_% 20previous% 20committee% 20in fo /EQAC%20Minutes/EQAC ° /u2omi% 202003 /EQAC ° /u20mi %2006- 16- 03.htmf03/14/2013 2:40:14 PM] CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Elaine Linhoff explained that she delegated the LCP to the various members on the subcommittee for their comments. Per Mayor Bromberg's request, Ms. Linhoff said that the subcommittee, which the provided comments was made up of Jennifer Winn, Phillip Lugar, Cris Trapp, Ray Halowski and Gus Chabre and herself. Mayor Bromberg commended the subcommittee for their report. Discussion ensued. Corrections were made. Chairman Hawkins moved to strike the first sentence of Section 3, and then inserting, on page 21 after finished," We note that the City is currently amending its General Plan. The LCP should refer to this process and explain how the LCP and General Plan Update fit together." Jim Miller seconded the motion. Motion passes. Further discussion ensued. Barry Eaton moved to delete the second and third sentences of Section 3.0. Jim Miller seconded the Motion. Motion passes. After further consideration, Barry Eaton moved to delete the entire Section 3.0. Ray Halowski seconded the motion. Motion passes. Jennifer Winn moved to remove the discussion area of Study Area No. 9 from the EQAC's report, but to leave it in the draft LCP. Laura Dietz seconded the motion. Motion passes. Elaine Linhoff abstained. In Policies 4.1.2 -11 F and G, Jim Miller moved clarify to the comment by asking, "What is contemplated in terms of how far back from the bluff the policy would apply? Do you know whether it was anticipated to apply to private property ?" Ray Halowski seconded the motion. Motion passes. INIIIIIIIII • • • • • My -• ; •,I 1 . "r 0L 1/� Laura Dietz reported that the subcommittee met to put the mechanics of the web page together and feels that they have resolved most of issues. Ms. Otting suggested, at the bottom of the agenda, to add the following, "Agenda materials are available in the Planning Department." Discussion ensued. The subcommittee will meet again. Mayor Bromberg and Chairman Hawkins commended the subcommittee for a good job. 4. Discussion of EQAC Subcommittee System of Developing Comments. Alternative Methods for Developing Comments, and Function of EQAC and Subcommittees Continued to July 21 meeting. -.. .11 :XOT I JCXi tl.•- . e31�L� Barry Eaton reported that there was no meeting last month. 6. Report from EQAC Members on GPAC Phillip Lugar reported that the LCP subcommittee met and reviewed the LCP draft and concentrated comments on the policies. Their comments were completed and taken to the full committee, where were more comments were added. Sharon Wood reported that the City Council approved an agreement with the consultant Woodie Tescher of EIP Associates. They now have the full detailed scope of services and the time schedule and are looking at a two -year process. 7. Report on LCP file: / //F1/ ... 20- Retired% 20_% 20previous% 20committee% 20in fo /EQAC%20Minutes/EQAC ° /u20mi% 202003 /EQAC ° /u20mi %2006- 16- 03.htmf03/14/2013 2:40:14 PM] CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Report was covered in Item 3 discussion. Sharon Wood reported that there are the two church projects, St. Andrews and St. Marks, which should have Notices of Preparations (NOP) soon. The following members make up the Church Subcommittee: Laura Dietz, Phillip Lugar, Brent Cooper, Dolores Otting, Tom Hyans, Ray Halowski, Christopher Welsh, Barry Allen, Richard Rivett, and Gary Borquez, and Gus Chabre, Chairperson. Ms. Wood reported that a traffic study at 500 Superior Boulevard is being done to determine if any impact would result if office space be increased. Mayor Bromberg reported that the Lower Bayview Senior Housing project was re- submitted to the Coastal Commission. 10. Public Comments None 10. Future Agenda items • Discussion of EQAC Subcommittee System of Developing Comments, Alternative Methods for Developing Comments, and Function of EQAC and Subcommittees (Continued to July 21) • Environmental Impact Report of a Supplemental Impact Report for the Newport Trunk Sewer and Force Mains, Bitter Point Pump Station to Coast Trunk. Chairman Hawkins adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Too of page file: / //Fl/ ... 20- Retired% 20_% 20previous% 20committee% 20in fo /EQAC%20Minutes/EQAC ° /u20mi% 202003 /EQAC ° /u20mi %2006- 16- 03.htmf03/14/2013 2:40:14 PM]