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, April 22, 2008.
   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 Environmental Committee meeting of Tuesday, April 22, 2008. The motion carried by the following vote:

4. 2. Recommendation to introduce the Chair of the Sustainability Commission to the Environmental Committee.
   Agenda Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

   A motion was made by Chair Reyes Uranga, seconded by Vice Chair O'Donnell, to approve recommendation to request the following proposals of the Sustainability City Commission (SCC): 1) Request that the Sustainability City Commission and the Environmental Committee meet bi-annually; 2) Request that the Sustainability City Commission report or meet with the Environmental Committee prior to submitting items to City Council; and 3) Initiate the development of a working plan for implementation of AB32 & SB 375.

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

   A motion was made by Member S. Lowenthal, seconded by Chair Reyes Uranga, to approve recommendation to continue to support the reusable bag option while waiting on the results of state legislation; explore language change that would take the focus off the term "plastic bags" and use the term "single use bags"; support AB 68; adopt a resolution to join Los Angeles County Program on reusable bags; explore a Regional EIR approach to include research from the City of Santa Monica; avoid a fee, if appropriate; work with the supermarkets on solutions; continue to update the Environmental Committee on new legislation; and work with the City Attorney’s office on legal matters. The motion carried by the following vote:

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Committee.
7. ADJOURNMENT
8. 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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10. Also present: Craig Beck, Director of Development Services; Alfre Vaille, Sustainability Coordinator; Amy Burton, Deputy City Attorney; and Gloria Harper,City Clerk Specialist.
11. 07-0647 Recommendation to revisit the discussion regarding the Plastic Bag Reduction and Recycling Program.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member S. Lowenthal, seconded by Chair Reyes Uranga, to approve recommendation to forward AB 68 to the State Legislation Committee for support. The motion carried by the following vote:

12. SECOND ROLL CALL
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14. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES