Measure W debate scheduled

-- Paul Clinton

The Orange County Coast Assn. will sponsor a debate on Measure W, the

Great Park initiative, at its February meeting.

Irvine Mayor Larry Agran, one of the key architects of the Great Park

concept, is set to debate former Supervisor Bruce Nestande, an outspoken

critic of the initiative.

Measure W would rezone the closed El Toro Marine Corps Air Station to

allow the park to be built. It would invalidate 1994’s Measure A, which

opened the door for a commercial airport at the base.

The group will host the debate at a Feb. 20 luncheon.

Both men will be given 10 minutes for opening statements, followed by

15 minutes of questions from the audience and three minutes for closing

remarks.

The debate is scheduled to be held at the Newport Dunes Waterfront

Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive.

Reservations are required for attendance. They must be made by Feb.

18. Information and reservations: (949) 660-8665.