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Minutes of the Environmental Quality Affairs Citizens Advisory Committee held at the
City Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, on,
April 14, 2003.
Members Present
Richard Nichols Council member
Robert Hawkins, Chairperson
Barry Eaton, Vice Chairman
Gary Borquez
Thomas Eastmond
Ray Halowski
Carol Hoffman
Tom Hyans
Staff Representatives
Dave Kiff, Assistant City Manager
Members Not Present
Barry Allen
Steve Bromberg Mayor
Gus Chabre
Laura Dietz
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
1. Minutes of March 17, 2003
Elaine Linhoff
Dolores Otting
Nancy Raney
Richard Rived
Cris Trapp
Louis Von Dyl
Christopher Welsh
Jennifer Winn
Chandra Slaven, Assistant Planner
Phillip Lugar
Jim Miller
Marge Pantzar
Barry Eaton moved to approve the minutes. Cris Trapp requested that the
minutes include the new members present. Barry Eaton agreed to the change.
Tom Hyans seconded the motion to approve the minutes with the change.
Motion passes.
2. Introduction of New Members
No new members.
3. Report from Subcommittee on San Joaquin Reservoir DEIR
Cris Trapp suggested two changes to the letter for the San Joaquin Reservoir
DEIR. Discussion ensued. Cris Trapp moved that the committee adopt the
letter with the corrections. Barry Eaton seconded the motion. Motion passes.
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4. Discussion of City Public Information Function
Dave Kiff explained the public information function to EQAC.
He mentioned they are in the process of renewal of the cable company contracts
and that they are working to improve the City's websites.
Chairman Hawkins requested that the Communications subcommittee address
the lateness of posting information on the City's website, and also asked for
volunteers for the Communications subcommittee. Dolores Otting volunteered.
5. Report from Membership Subcommittee
Councilman Nichols commented on the committee appointment process and new
rules for electing volunteers for committees.
6. Report from EQAC Member on GPUC
Barry Eaton reported on GPUC meeting and gave an overview of the GPUC
resolution and scope for May's meeting. Barry Eaton also reported on the
outcome of the traffic study for the General Plan from today's GPUC meeting.
7. Report from EQAC Members on GPAC
Tom Hyans reported that GPAC heard Woodie Teshier's presentation on the
State's general plan process.
8. Report on LCP
Dave Kiff reported on the LCP concerning its circulation and the removal of
Newport Coast.
9. Council Member Reports
Council Member Nichols discussed the problems with committees in terms of
appointment inconsistencies.
None
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11. Future Agenda Items
IRWD Natural Treatment System National Waste Water Disposal project EIR —
Comments
Next EQAC meeting to be May 12th
Request a Fiscal Impact and Economic Analysis Study from Dave Kiff.
Chairman Hawkins adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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