HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.28.1994 Item #1CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFF
COMMITTEE
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COURZOL AGENDA
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November 7, 1994 MINUTES NOV 2 8 19`o r
Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order at -17:05 PM by—
Chairperson Chairperson Barbara Shelton at the Newport Beach Police Department
Auditorium.
MEMBERS PRESENT Chairperson Barbara Shelton, Nancy Gardner, Ed Hepner,
Terrance Phillips, Gordon Kilmer, Arthur Lewis, Candi Hubert,
Rick Greaney, Linda Kline, Gordan Kilmer, Gregg Schwenk
MEMBERS ABSENT Mark Kerslake, Vice Chairperson Mike Kilbride, Marge Pantzar
EXCUSED ABSENT Councilperson Evelyn Hart, Dauid E. Niederhaus, Ray Zartler
COUNCIL PRESENT Couneilperson Jean Watt
STAFF PRESENT John Ludvigson
Approval of Minutes for October 3, 1994 meeting: Approved as written
Public Comments: None
Discussion Items:
a) Nancy Gardner - Back Bay collection boom
Due to the absence of guest speaker Mike Boudreaux, Nancy Gardner
gave a dissertation on the proposed debris boom for Delhi Channel. The
boom which is currently in the design stage would prevent debris from
entering the Back Bay. The proposal has been made to the County and
will be heard at a future Board of Supervisors meeting. Committee
members gave overwhelming support for the project and moved that a
letter be sent to the Board of Supervisors voicing their support for the
project.
b) Barbara Shelton- Summit Meeting
Ms. Shelton reported that various members of local environmentally
conscious groups would be coming together on January 12th at Mariners
Library to discuss common goals and interests.
Councilmember Watt stressed the importance of such outreach
programs and suggested that E.Q.A.C. could take the lead in such a
program.
c) Ray Zartler - Draft of flyer for construction sites
Due to the excused absence of Mr. Zartler no report was given.
d) Councilmember Watt - Citizens Advisory Committee
Consolidations
Councilmember Watt reported that until the new City Council members
were seated, nothing would be happening in regards to consolidating
various Citizens Advisory Committees.
Staff Reports:
a) C.O.N.C.E.R.T. (Clean-up Our Neighborhoods, Communities,
Environment, Recycle Things) - Terrance Phillips
Terrance Phillips exhibited a proof of the 1995 Poster Contest Calendar.
Committee members were extremely impressed with the layout and high
quality of the calendar and commended Mr. Phillips on his herculean efforts.
Mr. Phillips noted that the calendar would be rolling off the presses by early
December.
b) RecyclinEr - Rick Greaney
Due to the excused absence of Mr. Niederhaus, Rick Greaney presented the
Recycling and HHZW reports.
Mr. Greaney reported that the City's residential recycling program (through
CRT) was operating at 31% recovery rate for the first nine months of the
calendar year. In addition, the City's asphalt, concrete and green waste
programs were operating at a 96% rate for the year.
Mr. Greaney noted that three of the City's fourteen commercial waste haulers
still were not operating at the 25% required recycling goal for commercial and
industrial refuse within the City. Mr. Greaney stated that letters were being
sent to the haulers asking them to increase their recycling efforts or face
possible permit revocation.
c) Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Rick Greaney
Rick Greaney reported that the four County wide HHZW collection facilities
had received over 10,000 visits for the months of July and August.
Unfortunately the average cost for disposal per vehicle visit was $61.33
which resulted in a two month cost of over $625,000 to dispose of just some of
the County's HHZW. Committee members once again discussed the
feasibility of holding City-wide HHZW roundups.
Councilmember Watt spoke briefly about the Irvine Ranch Water Districts
proposed project to circulate reclaimed waste water from the Michelson
Waste Water Plant through a series of existing ponds and eventually dumping
into the San Diego Creek. Ms. Watt noted that a full environmental impact
report would be necessary prior to implementing such a program.
Councilmember Watt noted that effective January 1, 1995 all new dwellings in
the City will be constructed in such a way as to provide an outlet box in the
garage that will be used as an electric vehicle charging circuit.
d) E.I.R. (Environmental Impact Reports) - Nancy Gardner
Ms. Gardner reported that she was still waiting to review the EIR on the Loral
Project, and hoped that she would have it for the next meeting.
e) Ed Hepner
Ed Hepner reported that in conjunction with the Environmental Achievement
Awards, Newport Green would be recognizing five area businesses at the
November 14 City Council meeting for their environmentally conscious
business practices.
g) Environmental A hiy m nt Awards - Gregg Schwenk
Gregg Schwenk stated that in addition to the five area businesses to be
recognized by Mr. Hepner, he would be awarding Jan Vandersloot and the
Environmental Nature Center awards for their efforts in preserving and
safeguarding our local environment.
f) Beautification Awards - Gordon Kilmer
Mr. Kilmer presented to the committee four residences for consideration for
future Beautification Awards. Mr. Kilmer encouraged members to go by these
unique properties and take a first hand look, so as to be better prepared to
vote next meeting.
h) Composting- Marge Pantzar
Due to the absence of Marge Pantzar no composting report was given.
Continued Business: None
Secretary Rick Greaney told committee members that he would be leaving the
committee effective January 1, 1995 due to his increased workload at California
State University Long Beach. Mr. Greaney is pursuing a degree in Public
Administration. Committee members thanked him for his two years of service as
Secretary and wished him continued success.
Committee members also expressed their gratitude to Officer John Ludvigson, who
due to reassignment, would no longer be staffing the committee.
Matters to be placed on Agenda: None
Adjournment:
There being no further business, a motion was made and approved to hold the
next E.Q.A.C. meeting on Monday January 2, 1995, a the Newport Beach
Police Department Auditorium at 7:00 PM. The meeting was adjourned at
8:40 PM.
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Rick Greaney, Secretary
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