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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-90 - Environmental Quality Affairs Citizens Advisory CommitteeRESOLUTION NO. 2000- 90 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 98 -17 REGARDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted Resolution No. 98 -17, which re- established the Environmental Quality Affairs Citizens Advisory Committee ("EQAC"); and WHEREAS, the City Council has amended said Resolution with Resolution Nos. 98 -60 and 2000 -10; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that EQAC has become an important part of the environmental review process for projects in Newport Beach, as well as outside projects that have the potential to impact Newport Beach; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that EQAC can perform its functions better with a more experienced, stable membership; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach does hereby amend Attachment A to Resolution No. 98 -17 to read as Exhibit A to this Resolution, attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately and apply to the appointment of new members to fill vacancies occurring on or after the date of this Resolution. ADOPTED this 24th day of October. 'Inn ATTEST: CITY CLERK _ ATTACHMENT A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AUTHORIZATION: Established by Resolution' No. 87 -14, adopted on January 12, 1987; amended by Resolution No. 88 -105, adopted October 24, 1988 and blanket Resolution No. 90 -123. Committee restructured by adoption of Resolution No. 98 -17, adopted on February 23, 1998 (repeals all other resolutions). Membership revised by adoption of Resolution No. 98 -60 on August 24, 1998 (amends Res. 98 -17). Appointment of officers clarified by adoption of Resolution No. 2000 -10 on January 25, 2000. Membership, Rules, and Purpose and Responsibilities revised by adoption of Resolution 2000 -90 on October 24, 2000. MEMBERSHIP: Two (2) Council Members Chairman (or designee), Economic Development Committee Chair: Citizen (at large) appointed by the Mayor Other Committee Members Seven (7) members, one from each City Council district, nominated by the District Council Member and confirmed by the City Council Seven (7) citizens at large, nominated by the Committee and confirmed by the City Council Four (4) members who are on the board of directors of homeowners or community associations, nominated by the Committee and confirmed by the City Council Three (3) members who have knowledge of CEQA administration or environmental issues of concern to Newport Beach (e.g., water quality, airport noise, traffic), nominated by the Committee and confirmed by the City Council Staff: Assistant City Manager or Designee TERM: Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. RULES: A. All members, other than Council Members, shall have one (1) vote on the Committee. B. The officers of said Committee shall be comprised of a chairperson and vice - chairperson. The Chairperson shall be appointed by the Mayor and the vice - chairperson shall be elected by the Committee. C. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the active members of the Committee, not counting the Council Members. D. If a member is absent from three (3) consecutive meetings, this fact shall be reported to the Mayor so that replacement of the appointee can be considered. E. Reports and recommendations from the Committee shall be made to staff, the Planning Commission or the City Council. F. Any publications of said Committee shall require authorization from the City Council. G. Any letter written by a member of the Committee representing the Committee, or stating any recommendation made, or action taken by the Committee, must be approved by the chairperson or vice chairperson before being mailed or delivered. PURPOSE & RESPONSIBILITIES: A. To review and make recommendations on City Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and the EIR's Notice of Preparation (NOP). B. To review and comment on Notices of Preparation (NOPs) and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) on projects under review by other agencies that have the potential to cause impacts in Newport Beach. C. To schedule and receive presentations from City officials or other parties on City activities impacting the quality of life. D. To receive, review, and transmit to the City's community associations (COAs) and homeowners associations (HOAs) important communications potentially affecting the association(s). E. To receive the City Manager's weekly newsletter (1 copy). F. To suggest subject matter and key questions for the City's quarterly newsletter to residents. G. To develop and implement a time- sensitive process to convey City activities and issues to the City's homeowner and community associations. H. To develop and implement a time- sensitive process to report back common Citywide resident issues. STATE OF CALIFORNIA } COUNTY OF ORANGE } ss. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH } I, LAVONNE M. HARKLESS, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council is seven; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2000 -90 was duly and regularly introduced before and adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of said Council, duly and regularly held on the 24th day of October, 2000, and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Thomson, Glover, Adams, Ridgeway, Debay, O'Neil, Mayor Noyes Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: None IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the official seal of said City this 25th day of October, 2000. (Seal) City Clerk Newport Beach, California