040405 Jt PH Cond Use, Develpo Agmt, Zoning, etc.-Geneva Commons Proj 200 E. First American Way

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ALUC Minutes Page 10 March 18, 2004 Replying to Commissioner H. Beverburg, the Chairman opined that the project reviewed exemplified everyone doing their job as best as they can, staff and Commissioners alike. Alternate Commissioner Kranser referred to the last paragraph of his letter wherein he asked the Chair to reconsider his position in view of all Measure W litigation having been settled, signed off by the AWG and OCRAA, and Measure W being uncontested law, knowing that the litigation is of concern. The Chairman explained his disinclination to reconsider although accepting Mr. Kranser's letter at face value. He added that he believes Measure W is moot as the City of Irvine has annexed the El Toro base. Commissioner O'Malley moved to accept Mr. Kranser's request to discuss the issue at the next meeting which may not be a full agenda, thus providing an opportunity to air the matter, have issues explained, and allow the ALUC to make a decision to move forward. Commissioner Harris seconded the motion. A discussion ensued among the Commissioners and staff regarding the exact wording of the motion and the current status of the Base property. Commissioner O'Malley noted the pressure to start building homes on land unrelated to aircraft activity, stressing he is just asking to agendize the matter so it can be discussed and the ALUC can hear from experts. Commissioner Propst noted he requested and received all documents on this item and that he sees no new evidence or information meriting revisiting the issue through an agenda item regardless of Measure W. Alternate Commissioner Kranser noted that Measure W amended the County General Plan, which is the geographic area of the AELUP. Commissioner Propst opined he doesn't think that the ALUC works for the Board of Supervisors, since the PUC provides several appointing bodies and the power to meet. Another discussion ensued among the Commissioners and staff regarding the precise wording of the motion, resulting in the agreement that the motion is to direct staff to bring an agenda item that would be a discussion toward an AELUP amendment in the future relating to El Toro. Following a final discussion among Commissioners and staff, agreeing that a two -step process is being proposed, consisting of first discussion and subsequent amendment, the motion failed on a roll call vote of 2 ayes, 4 noes and one abstention. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 5:43 p.m. RespectfuCClly submitted, d. Joan S. Golding Executive Officer