GREENLIGHT WORKING GROUP
The city is planning to create an ad hoc committee to advise the
council on the implementation of Measure S, the Greenlight Initiative.
At tonight's meeting, staff will present a short report on guidelines
for the implementation of Greenlight and make preliminary suggestions for
the composition of the advisory committee.
What to expect: Appointment of the committee members probably will not
take place until the Dec. 12 council meeting, but staff has already come
up with its suggestion for the group's composition. They argue that it
should consist of two council members; members of the planning
commission, the environmental quality affairs committee, the economic
development committee and the aviation committee; and proponents of
Measure S.
Phil Arst, a spokesperson for Measure S, said Monday he was confident
that the committee composition could ensure "a smooth transition to and
operation of Measure S."
JOHN WAYNE FLIGHT CAPS
Last Tuesday, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted against
approving work to extend flight caps at John Wayne Airport, but said it
would reconsider the issue at its Dec. 5 meeting.
What to expect: The council will discuss the board's action and
determine what the city's strategy should be for pushing the board to
extend the caps.
CABLE TELEVISION
The council will take up the city's telecommunications policies.
Newport's agreements with Comcast and Cox for cable television service
expire in 2002. The city is preparing to negotiate new agreements, which
will probably be with the same companies.
What to expect: The council agenda calls for the creation of an ad hoc
telecommunications committee to address the technical issues involved in
this negotiation. The committee will deal with questions such as cable
rates, high-tech developments and Newport's long-term telecommunications
needs.
FYI
* WHO: Newport Beach City Council members
* WHAT: City Council meeting
* WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday
* WHERE: City Hall, 3300 Newport Blvd.
