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MINUTES
ENVIRONi'iENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1982
REGULAR HEETING
7:30 P.M.
The Seal Beach Environmental Quality Control Board meeting was called to order
by Chairman Willson at 7:37 p.m., with Kolb serving as Acting Secretary. The
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led Qy Potter.
ROLL CALL
Present: Grayson, Kolb, LaBar, Potter, Willson.
Also present was Director of Planning Jean Danielson.,
HINUTES
Moved by Kolb, seconded by Grayson, that the minutes of the November 17, 1981
meeting be approved as printed. Carried'._
DISCUSSION - OLD BUSINESS
. Long Beach Airport (Jet America): Kolb reported his findings relative to the
operations of Jet America out of Long Beach Airport. It was found that approved
modifications had been made to increase the number of flights from the airport.
The Board was not aware of this action. It was pointed out, following Board action
in 1979,the Seal Beach Council in a letter to the Mayor of Long Beach, dated
July 16, 1979, asked that Seal Beach be kept informed of any changes.
Naval l'leapons Station (Odor Problem): LaBar reported that the odor problems
had, ddsappeared following cultivation of land on which market garden produce
was raised. It was concluded the odor arose from decaying vegetable matter.
Noise Level on PCH: At the November 1981 meeting concern was expressed about
the noise level-on Pacific Coast Highway on that portion on which the speed
limit had been raised to 50 mph, for a section within Seal Beach. Grayson reported
on his investigation of the matter and discussions with the City Engineer. Since
the highway is under State jurisdiction excessive noise levels emanating from
traffic would have to well documented. The Board will continue to follow.
Beach Erosion~ For several months beach erosion problems have been given close
study by the Board under the special attention of Potter. He has made numerous
contacts, assembled considerable data, and offered suggestions for improvement
all of which has been shared with the Board. He presented a written summary of
his findings which was fully discussed, as well as a draft of a possible resolution
to be presented to the Council. From this draft, a final resolution was prepared
and the following action taken. Moved by Potter, seconded by LaBar, that Resolution
82-1 regarding beach erosion problems be presented to the City Council. When put
to vote it was carried unanimously. (See attachment for resolution)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Potter brought to the Board's attention newspaper articles concerning the use
of Los Alamitos Airport for commercial traffic. This had previously received
attention and we were assured the City Council was following the matter. The
present status will be discussed at the next meeting.
A;)JOURNHENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m. to reconvene February 16, 1982
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RESOLUTION NO. 82-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY CONTROL BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
REQUEST THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ASSUME
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONTINUING PROBLEM OF
BEACH EROSION.
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WHEREAS, the main beach. from the San Gabriel River to Anaheim Bay is
continually suffering from sand erosion which could become
a problem over the long term; and
WHEREAS, the sand bar which periodically develops may emanate from the
sand eroded from Seal Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City of Long Beach previously removed the sand bar for
placement on its beach, and maintains in place a pipe-line
which would allow them to repeat the operation; and
WHEREAS, sand removed by Long Beach is lost forever to Seal Beach,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Environmental Quality Control
Board of the City of Seal Beach is concerned about the chronic erosion
.and loss of sand and recommends that the Seal Beach City Council request
the Federal government assume what it admits is its responsibility in
connection with beach erosion.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Environmental Q~a~ity Control Board
at its regular meeting held on the /0/ day of [ ~t...L?,.J.c.~ 1982
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