HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-12-20_EQAC_Approved MinutesCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Minutes 12 -20 -04
Minutes of the Environmental Quality Affairs Citizens Advisory Committee held at the City of
Newport Beach Police Department Auditorium, 870 Santa Barbara Drive, on December 20,
2004.
Members Present
Cris Trapp, Acting Chairperson
Steven Bromberg, Mayor
Richard Nichols, Council Member
Mike Browning
Brent Cooper
Laura Dietz
Kenneth Drellishak
Ray Halowski
Staff Present
Sharon Wood, Assistant City Manager
Guests Present
Robert Hawkins
Sandy Nichols
Members not present
Kristine Adams — Excused
Tom Hyans —sick leave
Walter Lazicki — Excused
Jennifer Winn — Excused
Carol Hoffman
Phillip Lugar
Dolores Otting
Jeannette Thomas
Merritt Van Sant
Cristopher Welsh
Matt Wiley
Sandra Haskell
Casey Griffin, Wilson Auto Group
James Herberg, OCSD
Barbara Thibault
Gus Chabre
Thomas Eastmond
Barry Allen
Chairperson Trapp called the meeting to order at 7:15 pm
1. Minutes of October 18, 2004
Motion: Ray Halowski to approve minutes
Seconded: Sandra Haskell
Motion passes unanimously.
2. New member introduction
Mike Browning and Jeannette Thomas were introduced and welcomed to the
Committee.
Chairperson Trapp made a presentation to Robert Hawkins, former EQAC
Chairperson.
3. Presentation on Newport Lexus project at 3901, 3931, & 3961 MacArthur Boulevard
and 848 & 888 Dove Street
Guest Casey Griffin provided a project overview. A question and answer session
with committee members followed.
4. Presentation on Replacement of Newport Trunk Sewer and Force Mains — Orange
County Sanitation District
Guest James Herberg explained the project and offered alternatives. A question and
answer session with committee members followed.
5. Report from EQAC Representative to GPUC
Chairperson Trapp reported on the meeting of November 15, 2004.
6. Report from EQAC Members on GPAC
Phillip Lugar reported on the meeting of December 13, 2004.
7. Economic Development Committee (EDC) Representative's Report
Chairperson Trapp reported on the meeting of November 17, 2004.
8. Council Member Reports
Mayor Bromberg announced that he will appoint his replacement, after having served
four years on the Committee.
9. Report from staff on current projects
Sharon Wood reported on the status of the following projects:
• St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
• Irvine Business Complex (IBC)
• Hoag Hospital
• Lennar residential development of 79 dwelling units
• Marriott Fashion Island
• Brookfield Homes development of 86 dwelling units in the Airport area
10. Consideration of meeting dates in January and February 2005
Dates of January 10 and February 28 confirmed.
11. Public Comment — None
12. Future Agenda Items - None
13. Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm
EQAC DRAFT Minutes of 12 -20 -04
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