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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEQCB Min 1982-11-16 . . . MINUTES ------- ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD TUESDAY NOVEMBER 16, 1982 REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M. The regular monthly meeting of the Seal Beach Environmental Quality Control Board was called to order Qy Chairman Potter at 7133 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cruchley. ROLL CALL Present: Cruchley, Kolb, Potter, Willson. Absent: Knapp. Attending were Jay Spiegel, member of California Search and Rescue, BSA Post 240 and Mark Ewing, advisor to the California Search and Rescue, BSA Post 240. MINUTES Moved by Kolb, seconded b,y Willson, that the minutes of the October 19, 1982 meeting be approved as printed. Carried. DISCUSSION - OLD BUSINESS Earthquake Preparedness: At previous meetings consideration had been given to this subject and related aspects, such as ground liquefaction problems. Ko}b introduced the two visitors. They in turn, informed the Board of their various activiti~nd why they were interested in the subject at hand. Kolb reported, he and Gealogist Brown, had been trying to obtain more information about the substrata and where ground liquefaction might be a problem. There was also concern about older buildings in Seal Beach and the hazards that might result. He asked "what are we doing to protect citizens?-. Potter commented that probably people did not want to hear about the possibilty of earthquakes occurring in our community. The Board agreed that attention should be given to preparedness programs and also to related considerations, such as ground liquefaction problems. This will require considerable study and attention but it was felt the threat of earthquakes in our locality warranted the time and effort. Consideration was given to preparedness programs. It was s~ggested the Search and Rescue organization might be of assistances in addressing service and other groups. Willson made available a copy of the Leisure World Disaster Preparedness Plan Manual that might be helpful. It was pointed out that both the Seal Beach Police and Fire Departments participate in the Leisure World Plan. Potter discussed in detail reports he had received regarding ground liquefaction. The Board decided the preparedness programs are extremely important. Before exploring the matter further it should be determined whether plans do exist in the City organization. Kolb was asked to draft and execute an inquiry on behalf of the Board to the Mayor and/or City Manager about any existing plans. Review of Prioritiesl Time did not permit attention to this item. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Potter reported on information that had been made available on. the EIR for Platform Edith Project by Chevron in San Pedro Bay. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Willson reported on the status of discussions being held by the Haynes Stearn Plant and Leisure World concerning an emission problem. ADJOURNMENT Before adjourning, the Board decided to fore-go the December meeting because of the Holiday season. The next meeting will be held on J~nuary 18, 1983. The meeting was adjourned at 9135.