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Home My WebLink About2005-11-21_EQAC_AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AGENDA - (correction to revision DATE /TIME: Monday, November 21, 2005 - 7:00 p.m. LOCATION: Police Department Auditorium 870 Santa Barbara Drive 1Xne I 111 1. Minutes of August 15, 2005 (draft minutes attached) 2. Presentation on Bridgeport Mixed Use Development, 2300 Newport Boulevard 3. Discussion of EQAC review of Negative Declarations (City Council Resolution No. 2004 -39 attached) 4. Report from EQAC Representative to GPUC 5. Report from EQAC Members on GPAC 6. Economic Development Committee (EDC) Representative's Report 7. Council Member Reports 8. Report from Staff on Current Projects 9. Public Comments 10. Future Agenda Items 11. Adjournment NEXT MEETING DATE: December 19, 2005 'Attachments can be found on the City's website http: / /www.city.newr)ort- beach.ca.us. Once there, click on Citv Council, then scroll to and click on Agendas and Minutes then scroll to and click on Environmental Quality Affairs. If attachment is not on the web page, it is also available in the City of Newport Beach Planning Department, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Building C, 2 °d Floor. e CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DRAFT MINUTES 8 -15 -05 Draft minutes of the Environmental Quality Affairs Committee held at the City of Newport Beach Police Department Auditorium, 870 Santa Barbara Drive, on Monday, August 15, 2005. Members Present: X Steve Rosansky, Council Member Ron Wildermuth, Orange County Water Walter Lazicki- EXC X Richard Nichols, Council Member X Sandra Haskell X Cris Trapp, Chairperson Barry Allen Dolores Otting, Vice Chair - EXC Kristine Adams- EXC Phillip Lugar X Marianne Zippi X Jeannette Thomas Tom Hyans — Sick Leave Matt Wiley- EXC Jack Wu X Christopher Welsh Jennifer Winn X Mike Browning X Ray Halowski Brent Cooper Carol Mentor McDermott - EXC Laura Dietz X Barbara Thibault X I Kenneth Drellishak X Merritt Van Sant X I Adam Boettner Staff Representatives: Guests Present: Chairperson Trapp called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 pm. Chairperson Trapp asked new member Adam Boettner to introduce himself. 1. Minutes of July 18, 2005 Motion: Kenneth Drellishak to approve minutes as amended • Correct header (EQAC misidentified as "Environmental Quality Action Committee ") Seconded: Sandra Haskell Motion passes unanimously 2. Presentation on Groundwater Replenishment System by Orange County Water District Mr. Ron Wildermuth of the Orange County Water District gave a PowerPoint presentation on GWR system and responded to questions. Patrick Alford, Senior Planner Ron Wildermuth, Orange County Water District Chairperson Trapp called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 pm. Chairperson Trapp asked new member Adam Boettner to introduce himself. 1. Minutes of July 18, 2005 Motion: Kenneth Drellishak to approve minutes as amended • Correct header (EQAC misidentified as "Environmental Quality Action Committee ") Seconded: Sandra Haskell Motion passes unanimously 2. Presentation on Groundwater Replenishment System by Orange County Water District Mr. Ron Wildermuth of the Orange County Water District gave a PowerPoint presentation on GWR system and responded to questions. n 3. Report from EQAC Representative to GPUC Chairperson Trapp reported that there had been no meeting. 4. Report from EQAC Members on GPAC Chairperson Trapp noted that there were no EQAC members on GPAC present. Council Member Rosansky reported that GPAC held Saturday meetings on July 16 and 23, 2005 to select preferred land use alternatives for each of the study areas. He also announced tomorrow's (August 16, 2005) Planning Commission and City Council study sessions on the land use alternatives. 5. Economic Development Committee (EDC) Representative's Report Ms. Thomas reported that the EDC received a subcommittee report on the Fiscal Impact Analysis of General Plan Update land use alternatives. She reported that the EDC recommendation was approved as presented, with the exception of Mariner's Mile. 6. Council Member Reports Council Member Nichols reported on the City Councils approval of the St. Andrews Church Expansion on August 11, 2005. He reported that the City Council reduced the floor area of the proposed expansion and placed additional limits on occupancy. Council Member Rosansky added that the project EIR was certified. Council Member Nichols also reported on the City Council's approval of the Lexus automobile dealership. 7. Report from staff on Current Projects Mr. Alford reported that no new projects requiring EIR's have been submitted since the last EQAC meeting. Responding to an inquiry, Mr. Alford reported on the status of the City's application for the certification of the LCP Coastal Land Use Plan. 8. Public Comments None 9. Future Agenda Items None 10 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:35 pm. RESOLUTION NO. 2004- 39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -18 REGARDING MEMBERSHIP, ATTENDANCE, AND PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the City Council has established the Environmental Quality Affairs Committee (EQAC) with provisions including membership, attendance, purpose and responsibilities; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend certain provisions to facilitate the appointment of new members, ensure attendance by members, and clarify and update the purpose and responsibilities of EQAC; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach does hereby amend Attachment A to Resolution 2003 -18 to read as Exhibit A to this Resolution, attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof. ADOPTED this 251h day of May 2004. MAYOR ATTEST: oeNeWa°R�. a bglAl� CITY CLERK EXHIBIT A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AUTHORIZATION: The Environmental Quality Affairs Citizens Advisory Committee (Committee) 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 No. 2000 -90 on October 24, 2000. Membership revised by adoption of Resolution No. 2001 -61 on July 10, 2001. Revised by adoption of Resolution No. 2001 -73 on August 14, 2001. Membership provisions amended by adoption of Resolution No. 2003 -18 on March 25, 2003. MEMBERSHIP: A. Two (2) Council Members. B. The Chair (or Chair's designee) of the Economic Development Committee. C. Chairperson of Committee shall be a citizen (at large) appointed by the Mayor. D. Seven (7) members, one from each City Council district, nominated by the District Council Member and confirmed by the City Council. If a Council Member chooses, he /she may appoint a person who does not reside in his /her District. If a Council Member does not fill a vacancy within sixty (60) days from the date of the vacancy, the Committee may recommend candidates for the City Council's consideration. Candidates recommended by the Committee need not reside in the District in which there is a vacancy. E. Seven (7) citizens at large, one nominated by each City Council Member and confirmed by the City Council. At the request of a Council Member, or if a Council Member does not fill a vacancy within sixty (60) days, the Committee may recommend candidates for the City Council's consideration. F. Four (4) members who are active in homeowners or community associations or any other civic or community groups, appointed by the City Council from recommendations from the Committee. G. Three (3) members who have knowledge of CEQA administration or environmental issues of concern to Newport Beach (e.g., water quality, airport noise, traffic), appointed by the City Council from recommendations from the Committee. Staff: Assistant City Manager or Designee TERM: District and at -large members shall have terms that coincide with the terms of the Council Members nominating them. Association and special expertise members shall have terms of four (4) years, and may serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms. All members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. 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 currently appointed members of the Committee, not counting the Council Members. D. If a member is absent from three (3) meetings during a twelve month period without an excused absence, the Mayor shall send that member a letter regarding his /her attendance and continued service on the Committee. Reports and recommendations from the Committee shall be made to staff, the Planning Commission or the City Council. Committee comments on projects by other agencies shall be distributed to such agencies only after the comments are approved by the City Council, or the City Manager if City Council approval is not practicable. F. Any publications of the Committee shall require authorization from the City Council. G. Any letter written by a member of the Committee that represents the position of the Committee, or stating any recommendation made, or action taken by the Committee, shall be authorized by the Committee during a duly noticed public meeting. In the event the Committee has, at a duly noticed public meeting, delegated the responsibility for any task to a Subcommittee, the Subcommittee may authorize one or more of its members to perform that task and subject to the Rules applicable to the Committee, prepare and submit comments and /or state the position of the Committee. H. The Committee, or a Subcommittee designated by the Committee, shall interview each candidate or prospective member before recommending that candidate to the City Council. PURPOSE & A. To review and submit comments during the public RESPONSIBILITIES: review period upon publication of the Notice of Preparation (NOP) and /or the Notice of Completion (NOC) with respect to any Environmental Impact Report (El R) prepared by the City. B. If requested by the City Council or the City Manager, to review and, subject to the approval of the City Council or City Manager, submit, on behalf of the City, comments on any environmental document prepared by another public agency for a Project that has the potential to cause significant adverse environmental impacts in the City of Newport Beach. C. The Committee may review and submit comments on any negative declaration prepared by the City for any project that is not subject to the review and /or approval of any other Board, Commission or Committee without first receiving a request from the City Council or City Manager. D. To request the City Manager to schedule presentations from City staff relative to activities with the potential to impact the environment and quality of life issues. E. To request the City Manager and /or City Council to schedule a presentation from members of the Committee to the City Council relative to any action of the Committee or any activity that the Committee has determined could have a significant effect on Newport Beach. STATE OF CALIFORNIA } COUNTY OF ORANGE } ss. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH I, Leilani I. Brown, Deputy 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. 2004 -39 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 25th day of May, 2004, and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Heffernan, Rosansky, Bromberg, Webb, Nichols, Mayor Ridgeway Noes: None Absent: Adams Abstain: None IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the official seal of said City this 26th day of May, 2004. a- W�%jTE u y. (Seal) Deputy City Clerk Newport Beach, California