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AGENDA
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE
Monday, February 25, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
Police Department Auditorium
870 Santa Barbara Drive
1. Minutes of January 14, 2008 (draft minutes attached)
2. Presentation on Hyatt Regency Hotel project
3. Discussion of function and structure of EQAC
4. Consideration of recommendation to City Council on polystyrene food packaging ban
s. Coastal /Bay Water Quality Committee Representative's Report
6. Report from Staff on Current Projects
7. Public Comments
8. Future Agenda Items
g. Adjournment
NEXT MEETING DATE: March 17, 2008
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
DRAFT MINUTES 1 -14 -08
Draft minutes of the Environmental Quality Affairs Committee held at the City of Newport Beach
Police Department Auditorium, 870 Santa Barbara Drive, on Monday, January 14, 2008.
Members Present:
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Nancy Gardner, Council Member
Robyn Vettraino
Sandra Haskell- excused
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Michael Henn, Council Member
Barry Allen
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Bruce Asper
Kristine Adams
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Dolores Offing, Vice Chair
Susan Knox - excused
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Kimberly Jameson
X
Arlene Greer
Matt Wiley
X
Timothy Stoaks
BrentCooper - excused
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Jennifer Winn
Laura Dietz - excused
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Ray Halowski
MtC
Kenneth Drellishak, Chair
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Barbara Thibault
X
Laura Curran
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Merritt Van Sant
X
Michael Smith
X
Robert Rush
X
Michael Pascale
X
John Moftakhar
Staff Representatives:
Guests:
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Ass't City Mgr. Sharon Wood
Robyn Vettraino
Stephanie Barger
Chairperson Ken Drellishak called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Minutes of December 17, 2007
Ray Halowski moved to approve the minutes of December 17, 2007, with corrections: Dolores
Otting and Matt Wiley were present. Dolores Otting seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously
Presentation by Robyn Vettraino, LEED Accredited Professional
Ray Halowski introduced Ms. Vettraino, who provided a presentation on Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED), its benefits, scoring for certification, the number of certified
buildings in the country, and information on the US Green Building Council (USGBC). She
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responded to questions from Committee members.
Presentation on Styrofoam Ban and Ordinance by Newport Harbor High School Surf and
Environment Class
Stephanie Barger and students reported on research on Styrofoam, alternatives, cost
comparisons, and health issues. They responded to questions from Committee members. Ray
Halowski moved, and Tim Stoaks seconded, to recommend to the City Council that Newport
Beach ban Styrofoam and polystyrene for food service. After discussion, consensus of the
Committee was to continue the discussion to the meeting of February 25, 2008.
5. Coastal /Bay Water Quality Committee Representative's Report
Nancy Gardner reported that a subcommittee is working on a Water Quality Management Plan,
and a study of the history of Upper Newport Bay is being prepared.
Report from Staff on Current Projects
Sharon Wood reported that the Hyatt Hotel Draft EIR is expected at the end of January.
Public Comments
Ray Halowski announced a Surfrider meeting at 7:00 p.m. on January 16.
Future Agenda Items
February: Polystyrene ban
Hyatt DEIR
Adjournment
Chair Drellishak adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m.
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