Kevin Bass

City of Newport Beach Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee Meeting Minutes

The committee discussed the status of a single-use plastics public information outreach campaign and received an update from the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District regarding vector-borne disease control, mosquito population management, and rodent prevention strategies. A presentation on regional sediment management provided an overview of beach width changes since 1985, the impact of coastal structures, and potential adaptation measures for sea-level rise, including the prioritization of dune restoration. Additionally, the committee engaged in a discussion regarding the ongoing use of toxic herbicides by the County in local waterways and the potential for advocating for organic alternatives.