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AGENDA
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE
Monday, December 15, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Police Department Auditorium
870 Santa Barbara Drive
1. Minutes of November 17, 2008 (attachment)
2. Discussion of 2009 meeting schedule (attachment)
3. Task Force on Green Development Representatives' Report
4. Coastal /Bay Water Quality Committee Representatives' Report
s. Economic Development Committee Representative's Report
6. Report from Staff on Current Projects
7. Public Comments
8. Future Agenda Items
g. Adjournment
NEXT MEETING DATE: January 18, 2009 ? ??
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and Minutes then scroll to and click on Environmental Quality Affairs. If attachment is not on the web page, it is also
available in the City of Newport Beach Planning Department, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Building C, 2nd Floor.
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City of Newport Beach
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
DRAFT MINUTES 11 -17 -08
Draft minutes of the Environmental Quality Affairs Committee held at the City of Newport Beach City
Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, 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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IMichael Smith
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jKristine 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:
X ISharon Wood, Assistant City Manager
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
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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 Joan Penfil
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
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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.
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"ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - FULL
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
2009 MEETING DATES
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, EQAC MEETS EVERY 3RD MONDAY
7:00 PM - POLICE DEPARTMENT AUDITORIUM
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*(31d Monday -Jan 19 is a holiday)
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*(3rd Monday -Feb 16 is a holiday)
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May 18
June 15
July 20
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October 19
November 16
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*Third Monday is a holiday — City is closed.
MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AUDITORIUM.
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