HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-09-15_EQAC_Approved MinutesCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Approved Minutes 11 -17 -03
Minutes of the Environmental Quality Affairs Citizens Advisory Committee held at the City
of Newport Beach Police Department, 870 Santa Barbara Drive, on September 15, 2003,
Members Present
Richard Nichols, Council Member
arrived at 7:45 p.m.
Robert Hawkins, Chairperson
Cris Trapp, Vice Chairman
Barry Allen
Brent Cooper
Laura Dietz — arrived at 8:10 p.m.
Maggie Fitzgerald
Staff Representatives
Sharon Wood, Assistant City Manager
Niki Kallikounis, Planning Department Assistant
Members Not Present
Steve Bromberg, Mayor
Gary Borquez
Gus Chabre
Thomas Eastmond
Ray Halowski
Carol Hoffman
Others Present
Phillip Bettencourt, Bettencourt & Associates
Jill Kanzler, Gladstone International
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m.
Tom Hyans
Elaine Linhoff
Jim Miller — arrived at 7:45 p.m.
Dolores Otting
Christopher Welsh
Jennifer Winn
Phillip Lugar
Marge Pantzar
Nancy Raney
Richard Rivett
Louis Von Dyl
Scott Barnard
A quorum was not present. Chairman Hawkins reordered the agenda to begin with the
discussion items.
3. Discussion of Subcommittee Procedures and Participation
Chairman Hawkins informed the committee that there has been a decline in
member participation in the subcommittees. This problem developed in agenda
item no. 2, the report from the St. Andrew's subcommittee. Chairman Hawkins said
that they needed to enhance the participation.
Chairman Hawkins asked if there were any comments or ideas. Several members
offered suggestions. Discussion ensued. Jennifer Winn noted that, in the past, a
chairperson was appointed to the subcommittee at the time it was formed and that
they go back to that method.
A review was made of some of the current subcommittees and it was noted that the
Airport Issues Subcommittee did not have a chairperson. Maggie Fitzgerald
volunteered to serve on the Airport Issues Subcommittee.
4. Report from EQAC Representative to GPUC
None.
5. Report from EQAC Members on GPAC
Tom Hyans reported that GPAC discussed the Hazards Assessments.
Sharon Wood reported that GPAC has had four resignations and that she is working
with the City Council Members of GPUC to work on replacements.
6. Report on LCP Process
Sharon Wood reported that the LCP Certification Committee met twice to discuss
the comments received from the California Coastal Commission staff and the
comments received from all the City review and committees such as GPAC, Harbor
Commission, etc. The LCP committee gave staff direction on some revisions to the
Land Use Plan. Ms. Wood said that they have not as yet received comments from
the Coastal Commission's technical and legal staff.
7. Council Member Reports
None.
8. Report from Staff on Current Projects
Sharon Wood reported on the following:
• South Coast Shipyard
• Regent Newport Beach
• The New Superior Group
• Birch Bay View Plaza][
Jim Miller and Council Member Dick Nichols arrived. There is now a quorum.
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2. Report from the St. Andrews Subcommittee on the Notice of Preparation (NOP)
Phillip Bettencourt passed handouts to the members and described the project and
the progress and various studies, such as traffic and EIR, made to date. Questions
were asked and discussion ensued.
Laura Dietz arrived.
There was a review of the subcommittee report comments and typos and format
changes were made. There was discussion regarding the parking and the concern
of the committee about the character of use of the gym /classroom building.
Changes were made in the report.
Laura Dietz moved to accept the report as corrected. Council Member Dick Nichols
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
1. Minutes of August 18, 2003
Chris Welsh moved to approve the minutes. Tom Hyans seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
9. Public Comments
None.
10. Future Agenda Items
• Bio Diesel Presentation to be arranged by Ray Halowski
• Regent Newport Beach NOP in October or November
• St. Mark Presbyterian Church NOP
Chairman Hawkins adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.