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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEQCB Min 1982-07-20 . .~ 11! !! 1: ! ~ ENVmONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD REX;ULAR MEEI'ING TUESDA" , JULY 20, 1982 71:30 P.M. The regular monthly meeting of the Seal Beach Environmental Quality Control Board was called to order by Chairman Willson at 7::39 p.m., with Kolb serving as Acting Secretary. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Potter. ROLL CALL Gayle Knapp was welcomed as a new member of the Board. Present: Knapp, Kolb, Potter, Willson. Absent: LaBar. MINUI'ES After discussion, moved by Kolb, seconded by Potter, that the minutes of the June 15, meeting be approved, provided the Chairman checked certain points'raised, with Charles Antos and the Recording Secretary. Carried, with Knapp abstaining. DISCUSSION - OLD BUSINESS Hazardous Waste:The Chairman reported a reply had been received from Senator Hayakawa. Also, an additional letter from Senator Cranston offering continued help as needed. An invitation was received from the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County offering a tour of the Long Beach Reclamation Plant by the Board. The Board reviewed the maJor points brought out in the open hearing on the problems of contamination of our beach from the San Gabriel River source. The fact finding step of the project gave the Board information on the scope of the responsible agencies. The Board felt, that due to budget cuts, these agencies might not have the funds to adequately police illegal dumping. The Chairman asked for recommendations on the next ~teps to be taken. First, it was suggested a letter of thanks be sent to those agencies participating in the hearing, along with'a a copy of the minutes of the June 15, 1982 meeting. In. this letter mention was to be made regarding the Board's concern that sufficient funds might not be available. Potter was t~ftraft a suitable letter, for consideration by the Board. Second, it was suggested that a report be prepared for the Seal Beach City Council, summarizing the present status of the project. This would include future action and recommendations. Wille.on was asked to prepare the preliminary draft.' 1,1 Beach Problems: The Board gave attention to the comments of Chief of Lifeguards Torn Dorsey's remarks at the June 15, 1982 meeting which were recorded in the minutes. Potter will follow' up on the matter after disc~ssing with Dorsey, particularly on the location of monitoring stations. DISCSSION - ~i BUSINESS Noise Complaint: The Chairman commented. on a copy of a letter the Board had received. This was addressed to Councilwoman Risnor about the noise and noxious odors emanating from an oil pumping station. On follow-up it was learned the City Engineer's office is arranging a meeting of the residents concerned and the oil company involved. Election of Officers: Willson announced the meeting was open for nomination of officers for the 1982-1983 term of office. The following officers were elected: Chairman: Potter Vice- Chairman: Kolb Secretary: Willson It was also decided that the regular meetings would be held on the third Tuesd~:', monthl:'. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Potter presented an article about PVC ~terials in water lines. ORAL COI~IDNICATIONS: Kolb presented concern about liquefaction problems that might occur in case of a major earthquake at Seal Beach. Will be discussed at 'a 'later, time. . ADJOURmmNT: '", The meeting was adjourned at 9:37[ after deciding the August meeting be cancelled. '.