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H I NUT E S
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
ENVlRONMENrAL QUALITY CO~~ROL BOARD
DECEMBER 17, 1970
REGULAR HEETING
7:30 P.M.
Chairman Roelofs calls the meeting to order and leads in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Chairman Roelofs
Members Cunningham, Lindstrom, Singer
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Secretary Little ,..,,;; ~ u"'ABuE TO ~ Seu,.J1SE" oP-
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ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Cunningham, second by Lindstrom, to approve the minutes of E.Q.C.B.
regular meeting of December 3, 1970 as presented.
AYES:
NOES:
Cunningham, Lindstrom, Roelofs, Singer
None
Hotion carried.
BOARD ITEMS
Before consideration of board items, Chairman Roelofs indicates he will present
an outline relating to future E.Q.C.B. meetings and studies. Mr. Roelofs indi-
cates he will make the outline available to the Secretary who will then edit and
include same in minutes. The edited outline is as follows:
1. Protocol shall be observed at all cost.
2. E.Q.C.B. is only an advisory board.
3. Public is welcome to contribute during oral communications.
E.Q.C.B. ~embers are assigned the following areas of responsibility:
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1. All press releases regarding E.Q.C.B. and its studies to be passed by
Chairman for review and signature.
2. All written communications for Council action to Chairman for approval.
3~o~C~~~~iS the only. liason between Board and City Council.
4. A 19nment--Bob is our oceanagraphic geophysical consultant.
Ben Cunningham:
All cocrmunications between E.Q.C.B. and press; Assignment-Ben prepares articles
to be published. Ben is our public relations consultant. Before released, Chair-
man initials as read.
. Kris Lindstrom:
Vice Chairman, shall undertake: assignment-(l) Sanitation (2) Water Pollution
(3) Marine Biology. Reports to E.Q.C.B. before going to City staff. Signature
of Chai~an necessary for clearing to public relation consultant and/or staff.
Takes Chair in absence of Chairman.
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December 17, 1970
Page Two
Fred Singer:
Assignment-Consultant and liason between E.Q.C.B. and planning and zoning
committee and Redevelopment Agency.
Chairman Roelofs:
Assigned to conduct meetings according to Robert's Rules. Consultant on air
and noise pollution. Advisor on health problems pertaining to ecology and
environment.
Rules and Regulations
1. Robert's Rules
2. Secretary Little reads minutes and directs inquiries to Chairman.
3. Secretary Little sees that all agenda items are directed to Chairman.
4. Establishing priorities of studies.
5. II a plan for each project adopted for study.
6. II a procedure for each project adopted for study.
7. Establishing budget and costing.
8. Submit (in proposal form) a resolution to the City Council for approval.
9. After approval by Council proceed with study forthwith.
10. After completion of study prepare a report for the City Council containing
the following items:
a. Reco~~ended standards
b. II ordinances and/or resolutions
c. II methods of enforcement
d. " equipment necessary
e. II personnel required or hours per week or I!\onth.
f. II publication information (Cunningham's Monthly)
11. Ask for each board member to concentrate\on a particular subject of their
interest; cooperation required in all approved studies, projects or research.
12. The board member should do most of the preliminary groundwork on their
special interest project.
13. Each board member can select a subcommittee (volunteer basis) to assist
him in his projects.
Cunningham's special project: Communications.
14. Substantial evidence is absolutely necessary. Differences of opinions are
necessary to obtain results.
Eacll member provides na~~s of boards, committees, companites, org., etc. to list
of inforrr.ants (list additional info on pollution).
Solicit aid of colleges on sub-studies and request faculty to require students
to give dissertation on ecology and environment (all fields).
Resolutions
Establish resolution for next pkg. mtg. by board encouraging citizens of Seal
Beach to discourage using detergents, phosphates in soap and discourage mixing
detergents to make cleansing agents stronger (for use in cleaning toilets) results
(chlorine gas).
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December 17, 1970
Page Three
Chairman Roelofs then opens discussion of Board Item VA. Consideration of
Tentative Proposal for an Environmental Study, by first outlining what he
feels is the soundest approach; namely, forming subcomDdttees chaired by
E.Q.C.B. ~embers based upon the outline provided by ~lr. Lindstrom. The Board
unanimously concurs, on a motion by Singer, second by Roelofs, and subcommittees
are formed chaired as follows:
1. Mr. Lindstrom
2. Hr. Singer
3. Mr. Pollock
4. Mr. Cunningham
5. Mr. Roelofs
I. Sewage Treatment Plant
II. Social Problems
VII. Existing Underground Pipes
VIII.Police and Fire Protection
IX. Increased Services of other City
Departments
Secretary Little introduces Board Item VB. A Proposed Resolution Regarding
TIlermal Pollution Standards for the San Gabriel River, prepared by Mr. Lindstrom.
Chairman Roelofs tables resolution.
Secretary asks if a second is required. Roelofs indicates that one is not and
that the issue is not debatable.
Secretary Little introduces Item VC. Further Consideration of Rodent Control
Problems in Seal Beach referring to the accompanying staff report recommending
that no action be taken on the matter and that reference material so far ac-
cumulated be filed.
Roelofs asks that such action be held over until report fro~ Orange County
Dept. of Health arrives.
Secretary introduces Board Item VD. A resolution from the City of Modesto
referred to E.Q.C.B. by the Seal Beach City Council. Motion by Roelofs, second
by CUhningham, to hold over consideration of proposed resolution.
AYES:
NOES:
Cunningham, Lindstrom, Roelofs, Singer
None
Hotion carried.
Secretary introduces next item to be considered; Board Item VE. Further considera-
tion of "Collection Stations" for recyc1ical waste and further infonns Board of
action City has already taken.
With the consent of the Board, it is the order of the Chair that the Secretary
keep the Board informed as to the progress and success of the City partially
sponsored effort.
URITTEN COHHmaCATIONS
Motion by Cunningham, second by Lindstrom, to receive and file meeting agenda
for California Regional \later Quality Control Board, Santa Ana region.
AYES:
NOES:
Cunningham, Lindstrom, Roelofs, Singer
None
Motion carried.
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ORAL CO~~NICATIONS
Mr. Lindstrom raises questions regarding tabling of the resolution he prepared.
Mr. Roelofs responds. Much discussion follo~s.
ADJOlJRJ.'1MENT
Motion by Mr. Lindstrom, second by Cunningham, to adjourn.
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AYES:
~OES:
Cunningham, Lindstrom, Roelfos,' Singer
None
Notion carried.
Neeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
THESE ARE TENTATIVE MINUTES ONLY SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE E~"VIRON~1ENTAL
QUALITY CONTROL BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH.
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