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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEQCB Min 1981-07-21 :~ ~~ .... .. . . l-IINUTES ------- ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD TUESDAY JULY 21, 1981 REX;ULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the Seal Beach Environmental Quality Control Board was called to order by Chairman Grayson at 7:40 p.m. in Room 28 of City Hall since our regular meeting place was occupied by another group. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Grayson. ROLL CALL Present: Grayson, Kolb, Potter, Willson. Absent: LaBar. MINUTES The following corrections were made in the minutes of April221 ,1.1l98k8is5_1sstH~d. It was suggested that on page 3, line 21, starting with second sentence this tOS'.i;ead: "Realistically, the existing animal population will end up :being kill~d." HE;! .doe.1? ..not know whether this is a significant issue as def,ined by CEQA. II r-Ioved by Kol b, 'seconded by Willson that the minutes be approved as amended above. Carried. DISCUSSION - OLD BUSINESS Hellman Specific Plan - Open Hearing: Chairman Grayson posted the Board on the events following the open hearing and the action taken by the Board on April 21, 1981. The comments of the Department of Fish and Game of May 19, 1981 .was briefly discussed. bong Beach Airport Expansion: Kolb commented on recent developments on this project. Grayson mentioned he had been contacted. After discussion,the Board felt there was nothing of importance to change the previous'>findings and report to the Council. DISCUSSION - NEW BUSINESS Election of Officers: Grayson announced that the meeting was open for the nomination of officers for the 1981-1982 term of office. Moved by Kolb, seconded by Potter that Willson be elected Chairman.,;:Carried. Moved by Kolb, seconded by Willson that Potter be elected Vice-Chairman. Carried. The office of Secretary was left vacant for the time being. At this point Willson t6oK.;'.0N'er::as<'Chairman,. State Lands Commission Parcel: This parcel located at 1st and Pacific Coast Highway was the subject of a communication to the Board on June 8, 1981 by the Director of Planning. It invited any questions or comments that might arise. Grayson commented on the matter. It was decided no Board action seemed necessary at this time. Beach Erosion: Questions were raised on the effect removal of sand from the mouth of the San Gabriel River by Long Beach might have on Seal Beach erosion. After discussion it was decided to give this matter further study and consideration at a later date. Seal Beach -(North beach area Closing): The Board discussed at some length the events leading to the recent closing of the north beach area following contamination from toxic waste materials released in a fire at Santa Fe Springs. This found its way to beach by way of the San Gabriel River..which has in the past caused some concernL:t.o'i.lhhe Board as a contamination source. It was decided to recommeni to the Council that an active participation be taken in hazardous waste disposalodiscussions. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ~ communication from the state Coastal Commission was briefly discussed. AD JOURNMNENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m., to reconvene again on September 22, 1981