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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEQCB Min 1987-06-30 '. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD June 30, 1987 AGENDA 7:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance II I. Roll Call . I V . Approval of Minutes A. March 24, 1987 v . Discussion: Draft Tree Ordinance VI. V I I. VIII. Board Concerns staff Concerns Adjournment . Preservation e e . CITY OF SEAL BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD June 30, 1987 MINUTES I. Call to Order Chairperson Gayle Knapp called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance Steve Gavlick led the Pledge of Allegiance. III. Roll Call Pam Walker called the roll. . Present: Ray Fortner Stephen Gavlick Gayle Knapp Lowe 11 Ko 1 b Absent: Donald Eisenberg Also Present: Pamela G. Walker Department of Development Services IV. Approval of Minutes Lowell Kolb moved that the minutes of March 24, 1987 be approved as submitted. Mr. Gavlick seconded. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Gavlick, Knapp, Kolb None Fortner Eisenberg v. Discussion: Draft Tree Preservation Ordinance Chairperson Knapp introduced the discussion of the draft ordinance and clarified that the report to the Board was from the Department of Development Services. Pam Walker distributed presented to the City preservation ordinances. the study which had been Council on other cities' tree Ms. Walker noted that staff . . . . e e EQCB Minutes June 30, 1987 Page 2 had selected the approach of automatically designating eucalyptus groves as protected, based upon similar practices in other cities. Ms. Walker summarized the process outlined by the proposed ordinance. In response to questions from the Board, MS.Walker discussed the history of the City's lease on Gum Grove Park, and Mola's proposal for the park. Mr. Fortner inquired as to the time available to the Board to consider the draft ordinance. Ms. Walker responded that Council had requested a 30 day turn around, but had also understood that more time would probably be required. Mr. Fortner expressed concern regarding the extent to which the proposed ordinance would impact private property owners. He felt that the broad character of the ordinance could create awkward situations for residents. Ms. Walker noted that the intent of the ordinance was to impact only Gum Grove and the grove on Seal Beach Boulevard. / Mr. Kolb commented on the broad definition of "grove", and what area should constitute a grove. Mr. Kolb also suggested that other species of trees be considered. Mr. Kolb and Ms. Knapp discussed the history of the eucalyptus groves as windrows to protect farm land that existed earlier. Mr. Fortner concurred on the breadth of the grove definition in the ordinance. Mr. Kolb proposed that some preservation be explored, rather enforcement. incentives than rely for tree solely on Ms. Walker noted, in response to a question from the chair, that the only trees presently regulated are street trees. Their removal is subject to a City permit. Visibility considerations at intersections might also determine the placement of trees on private property. e e . EQCB Minutes June 30, 1987 Page 3 Mr. Fortner and Chairperson Knapp discussed expressing the EQCB's general concerns regarding the ordinance, without proposing specific wording for the ordinance. Mr. Fortner reemphasized that the ordinance may be a bigger solution than is required for the issue at hand. Ms. Walker suggested several alternative approaches, such as limiting the ordinance to Specific Plan Regulated zones, or offering development incentives for tree preservation. Chairperson Knapp not~d the significant authority of the Director. . Ms. Walker stated that staff's intent was to streamline the permitting process, and to not require a public hearing for every modification to a grove. Chairperson Knapp clarified that the dispositioning of the eucalyptus trees during development surrounding Gum Grove and the Bixby land would go to a public hearing. Mr. Kolb and Mr. Fortner measuring the eucalyptus proposed ordinance. Chairperson Knapp asked staff about the status of correcting the borer damage in Gum Grove. Ms. Walker discussed the allocation for Gum Grove in next year's budget, and the procedures recommended for eradicating the borer. discussed the trees protected method for under the Chairperson Knapp called for a motion on the Committee's position regarding the proposed ordinance. Mr. Fortner moved that the following concerns of the EQCB with regard to the draft ordinance be forwarded to the City Council for further discussion: * Possible limitation of specifically identifiable citywide impact; the ordinance to areas, rather than . . . . r. . I - r ,. .M e e EQCB Minutes June 30, 1987 Page 4 * Further clarification of the definitions of grove and tree: * Possible introduction preservation; of incentives for * Review by the City Attorney. Chairperson Knapp expressed concern that limitations on development not be lost incentive program for the preservation. important through an Mr. Gavlick seconded. Chairperson Knapp emphasized that the EQCB's report to Council is made in general terms in order to hasten the consideration of the ordinance. Otherwise, the EQCB would feel it necessary to continue the matter to another meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Fortner, Gavlick, Knapp, Kolb None Eisenberg VI. Board Concerns Mr. Kolb discussed the lack of quorum at the last meeting, and rescheduling the speaker from the County. The Board discussed attendance and agendas for the next two meetings. Chairperson Knapp discussed the possibility of changing the meeting time to 8:00 p.m. VI I. Staff Concerns Pam Walker noted that the Report would be considered meeting. draft Environmental Impact by the EQCB at the July 21 VIII. Chairperson Knapp suggested that a notice be sent to those attending the scoping sessions. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m. / pv