Environmental Committee

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. 1. Recommendation to receive and file the minutes of the Environmental Committee meeting of Tuesday, November 28, 2007.
   Agenda Item
   Action: received and filed Passed

   A motion was made by Vice Chair O'Donnell, seconded by Chair Reyes Uranga, to receive and file the minutes of the November 28, 2007 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

4. 2. Recommendation to revisit the discussion regarding the Plastic Bag Reduction and Recycling Program.
   Agenda Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

   A motion was made by Vice Chair O'Donnell, seconded by Member S. Lowenthal, to request staff return to the committee with a proposal to phase out and eventually ban plastic bags in Long Beach; consider any fees, waivers or other alternatives to help incentivise the plan; to work with the City Attorney on legal options or framework; and request that the City participate in the County Educational Program. The motion carried by the following vote:

5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Committee.
6. ADJOURNMENT
7. I, Gloria Harper, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. _____________________________ Date: ________________
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9. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
10. S. Lowenthal joined the meeting.
11. SECOND ROLL CALL
12. Also present: Craig Beck, Director of Development Services; Mike Mais, Chief Assistant City Attorney; Meredith Reynolds, Administrative Analyst; Alfre Vaille, Administrative Intern; and Gloria Harper, City Clerk Specialist.
13. At 3:31 P.M., Chair Reyes Uranga called the meeting to order.
14. ADJOURNMENT