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MINUTES
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD
THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1978
Regular Meeting
7:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Telford with Mr. Watkinson leading
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Telford, Kolb, Watkinson
Feller, DeForest
MINUTES
Minutes of March 16, 1978, approved.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Telford opened an informal Public Hearing to consider proposed uses for
the 9 acre Department of Water and Power property at First Street and Marina Dr.
Dr. Telford discussed the grant application to the Coastal Conservancy for a
planning study and called of public comment.
Dr. Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, representing the San Gabriel River Park
Committee, urged the Board to consider the uniqueness of the property and
recommended open space over the majority of the property with a convention-
cultural center in the northeast portion of the site, possibly with a restaurant.
If the site is used for housing, he said, it would be lost to the public forever.
Jay Covington, 4260 Dogwood, speaking as a private citizen, not as a member of the
Planning Commission, urged the Board to Consider the panoramic view and unique
qualities. The site was a landmark visible for fifty (50) miles and is unique
to hundreds of thousands of people. He urged the Board to consider its cultural
value and restore it to the use and enjoyment of as many people as possible. The
land was purchased and held by the public (DWP) and the price to a public agency
could be significantly lower than the open market price. The property has
significant drawbacks, ie structures, that detract from its market value but that
could be used, perhaps as part of a parking structure. Consider a mini-convention
center-culclH'al cel1t~r'. i...ease income cuuld heip su~tair1 p~'operty and prevent its
being a burden on the public.
No other comments received, hearing closed. The Secretary will provide additional
information on the grant application.
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The Secretary reported on the recycling center, and on the City Council action on
the RQards recommendation on newspaper recycling. Board members discussed possible
programs. No action taken.
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Mr. Kolb reported improvement in the fishing problems on the San Gabriel River
and thanked the City Council and Police Department.
ADJOURNMENT
Dr. Telford reported he would be out of town for the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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