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Nancy Gardner, Council Member
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
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Laura Curran
MINUTES 8 -17 -09
Draft minutes of the Environmental Quality Affairs Committee held at the City of Newport
Beach Police Department Auditorium, 870 Santa Barbara Drive, on Monday, August 17,
2009.
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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Vincent Lepore
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Kimberly Jameson
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Kevin Nolen
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Kevin Kelly
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Arlene Greer
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Michael Pascale
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Sandra Haskell
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Michael Smith
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Kristine Adams
Jeff Herdman
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Timothy Stoaks
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Nick Roussos
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Jay Myers
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Joan Penfil
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Charles McKenna
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Bruce Asper
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Ray Halowski
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Merritt Van Sant
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Michael Alti
Staff Representatives:
Guests:
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Sharon Wood, Assistant City Manager
George Murdoch, Utilities Director
Philip Bettencourt
Chairperson Drellishak called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
1. Minutes of June 15, 2009
Ray Halowski moved to approve the minutes of June 15, 2009, with the correction to show
Barbara Thibault as excused. Arlene Greer seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously
2. Report on implementation of expanded polystyrene (EPS) ban from Stephanie
Barger, Earth Resources Foundation and Assistant City Manager Sharon Wood
Chairperson Drellishak provided background on the ordinance, and introduced Stephanie
Barger. She noted that an intern survey of 108 restaurants in June found that a majority
knew about the ordinance and had implemented it. Four hardship exemptions had been
granted by the City, and three restaurants are known to be out of compliance. Sharon Wood
provided a handout explaining the hardship exemptions she had approved (attached).
3. Report on draft water conservation ordinance from Utilities Director George Murdoch
George Murdoch reviewed an outline of the draft ordinance (attached), and responded to
questions from Committee members.
4. Task Force on Green Development Representative's Report
Nancy Gardner reported that the Task Force had not met during the summer.
5. Coastal /Bay Water Quality Committee Representative's Report
Nancy Gardner reported that the Committee has been working on priorities, emphasizing
projects over studies. They also reviewed the Water Quality Master Plan.
6. Economic Development Committee Representative's Report
Chairperson Drellishak reported that EDC had received reports on two consulting services
the City is using to try and attract new businesses to empty retail spaces. Costar is a service
that provides real estate information, and Buxton Community Marketing has studied the kinds
of businesses that are looking for demographic profiles like Newport Beach's.
7. Report from Staff on Current Projects
Sharon Wood reported that the Draft EIR on the Megonigal residence will be released on
August 21, and review of comments should be on the September agenda. The Draft EIR on
the Civic Center project should be released on August 31; it has a 45 -day review period, and
can be on the October agenda. The Draft EIR on Sunset Ridge Park is expected in
November.
9. Public Comments - None.
8. Future Agenda Items
Nancy Gardner and Chairperson Drellishak reported that they continue to receive complaints
and questions about leaf blowers, and would like this matter placed on the September 21
agenda.
11. Adjournment
Chairperson Drellishak adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.