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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
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MINUTES 11 -17 -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, November 17,
2008.
Members Present:
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Nancy Gardner, Council Member
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Barbara Thibault
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Michael Henn, Council Member
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Laura Curran
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Kenneth Drellishak, Chair
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Robert Rush
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Kimberly Jameson
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Sandra Haskell
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Kevin Kelly
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Arlene Greer
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Michael Pascale
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Barry Allen
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Michael Smith
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Kristine Adams
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Timothy Stoaks
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Laura Dietz
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Joan Penfil
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Susan Knox
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Bruce Asper
Ray Halowski
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Merritt Van Sant
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Michael Alti
Staff Representatives:
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Guests:
Chairperson Ken Drellishak called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
1. Introduction of new member Michael Alti
Chairperson Drellishak introduced Michael Alti, who provided information on his background,
including experience in land use law and CEQA.
2. Minutes of July 21, 2008 and September 15, 2008
Barbara Thibault moved to approve the minutes of July 21, 2008, and Sandra Haskell
seconded the motion. Arlene Greer moved to approve the minutes of September 15, 2008,
and Sandra Haskell seconded the motion.
Both motions passed unanimously
3. Report on and discussion of meeting attendance
Chairperson Drellishak referred to the attendance report attached to the agenda and
discussed the importance of having a quorum at meetings to conduct EQAC business. The
Committee directed Sharon Wood to prepare letters to all members with more than 3
absences from the Mayor, pursuant to the Resolution establishing EQAC.
4. Discussion of possible regulation of leaf blowers
Council member Gardner reported on citizen complaints regarding noise and air quality
problems from use of leaf blowers. She noted that alternatives that don't result in unintended
impacts are difficult to find, and asked if EQAC was interested in exploring the issue. Mike
Pascale volunteered to do research into what other cities may be doing to regulate leaf
blowers.
5. Appointment of subcommittee to review DEIR for Marinapark project
Chairperson Drellishak asked those who would be unable to serve on the subcommittee to
notify him, and he will suggest appointments at the December meeting.
6. Task Force on Green Development Representative's Report
Arlene Greer and Kevin Kelly reported on outreach to the Youth Council and homeowners
associations, and through cable television.
7. Coastal /Bay Water Quality Committee Representative's Report
Council Member Gardner reported that the Committee and staff are working on an ordinance
to limit the time that boats may anchor off Big Corona. She also reported on the results of
recent studies of spikes in water quality issues in Huntington Beach, which show bacteria
present in dry sand.
8. Economic Development Committee Representative's Report
Chairperson Drellishak and Sharon Wood reported on EDC and City Council action to extend
the period of time when temporary banners may be displayed, to help businesses in this
difficult economic time. Council member Henn reported on the progress of parking studies in
the City's commercial districts.
9. Report from Staff on Current Projects
Sharon Wood reported that the Hyatt Regency project received the Planning Commission's
recommendation for approval on November 6, and would be before the City Council in
January.
10. Public Comments
Kimberly Jamieson raised concerns about the River Avenue beautification project and
conversion of some streets to one -way.
11. Future Agenda Items
None
12. Adjournment
Chair Drellishak adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.