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M I NUT E S
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
ENVIRONNENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD
DECEMBER 3, 1970
REGULAR NEETING
7:30 P.M.
Interim Chairman Roelofs calls the meeting to order and leads in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Interim Chairman Roelofs
Members Cunningham, Lindstrom, Pollock, Singer
None
Absent:
APPROVAL OF loIINUTES
Interim Chairman Roelofs opens discussion of minutes of E.Q.C.B. regular
meeting of November 16, 1970.
Motion by Cunningham, second by Lindstrom, to rescind E.Q.C.B. Resolution 70-1.
Discussion follows regarding precedent of matter, Board review of all applicants,
and on Nember Cunningham's part, a lack of understanding at the ti~of adoption
of the resolution of what he was voting for or against.
AYES:
NOES:
Cunningham, Lindstrom
PolloCk, Roelofs, Singer
:Hotion fails.
Motion by Roelofs, seconded by Pollock, to approve the minutes of E.Q.C.B.
regular meeting of November 16, 1970 as presented.
AYES:
NOES:
Roelofs, Pollock, Singer
Cunningham, Lindstrom
Motion carried.
ITENS RELATED TO FUTURE PROCEEDINGS
Interim Chairman Roelofs calls for nomination of a permanent Chairman to serve
until June 30, 1971. Nomination of Petrus Roelofs by Pollock, second by Singer
for Chairman to serve term specified. Hembers Singer and Pollock speak on
nominee's behalf.
Nomination of Kris Lindstrom by Cunningham, second by Lir.dstrom. Discussion follows.
TALLY
Roelofs:
Lindstrom:
Pollock, Roelofs, Singer
Cunningham, Lindstrom
Roelofs to serve as Chairman for a term to expire June 30, 1971.
Chairman Roelofs calls for nominations for Vice Chairman. Kris Lindstrom
nominated by Pollock, seconded by Cunningham to serve as Vice Chairman for
term sp<<ified. No further nominations.
Lindstrom selected by unanimous vote to serve as Vice Chairman.
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E.Q.C.B. Minutes
Page Two
RESULTS OF "LOT" ESTABLISHING TERMS OF OFFICE:
Cunningham to serve four (4) year term.
Roelofs to serve one (1) year term.
Pollock to serve four (4) year term.
Lindstrom to serve three (3) year term.
Singer to serve two (2) year term.
Board unanimously concurs that 7:30 p.m. is most desirable time for future
regular meetings of E.Q.C.B.
Chairman Roelofs requests Secretary to make available to eaCh member the resum~s
of all other members, if other members concur. No objections on part of other
members.
Roelofs discusses Program Plan of Priorities. No action taken.
Lindstrom suggests that both sides of paper be used in xeroxing future Board
material. Board unanimously concurs, and it is therefore, the order of the Chair.
Pollock suggests creation of E.Q.C.B. mailing list including press and other
environmental boards. Secretary responds indicating that such a list already
exists and that he will provide a copy of same to Board for their input and
approval.
BOARD ITID-IS
Chairman Roelofs opens discussion of City Mana~er's request to contract for an
ecological study to determine the impact of fully implementing the Riverfront
Redevelopment Plan. Discussion follows regarding, particularly, scope of proposal
as related to cost and benefit of study.
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Motion by Lindstrom,- second by Pollock, to reject Manager's proposal.
AYES:
NOES:
Cunningham, Lindstrom, Pollock, Roelofs, Singer
None ~wtion carried.
Discussion follows regarding alternative proposal to that of City Manager.
Lindstrom states he will prepare a proposal for a study to be performed "in House."
Discussion is opened regarding consideration of possible sources of upstream
pollution. Item held over, and in addition, member Lindstrom will prepare a
resolution regarding thermal pollution of San Gabriel River Tidal Prism.
Discussion is opened regarding Bowie, Maryland ordinance restricting the sale of
certain non-returnable containers. Motion by Lindstrom to receive and file.
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E.Q.C.B. Minutes
Page Three
AYES:
NOES:
Cunningham, Lindstrom, Pollock, Roelofs, Singer
None Motion carried.
Floor is opened to discussion of Agenda Item VI.A.4, Consideration of Rodent
Control Problems in Seal Beach.
Hotion by Lindstrom, seconded by Cunningham, to instruct staff to prepare a
resolution urging the City Council to instruct the City Manager to post signs
and instruct the Public lJorks Department to remove litter in areas of rat
infestation.
AYES;
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Cunningham, Lindstrom, Pollock, Singer
None
Roelofs
Motion carried.
}~tion by Roelofs instructing staff to prepare a resolution urging the City
Council to adopt urgency ordinance regarding rodent control. Discussion follows.
Motion dies for lack of a second.
Motion to instruct staff to bring alternative rodent control ordinances to the
Board at the next meeting for their consideration.
AYES:
NOES:
Cunningham, Lindstrom, Pollock, Roelofs, Singer
None Motion carried.
Floor is opened to discussion of "collection stations" for recyclical waste.
Motion by Lindstrom to hold item over, second by Cunningham; with consent of
Board, it is the Order of the Chair.
\~ITTEN COrillUNICATIONS
With consent of Board, it is the Order of the Chair to receive and file Council
of Planning and Conservation Newsletter 5 Volume III Nov./Dec. 1970 and a letter
from Bill Thomas concerning high density zoning in Santa Ana.
Chairman Roelofs stated he will prepare a letter in response to Mr. Thomas's request.
ORAL CONHUlUCATIONS
Drew Me1luzzo, 10227 E. Park, Bellflower, representing the Lakewood Environmental
Board, addressed the Board regarding exchange of ideas between boards and inclusion
of each board of other board on mailing lists.
REQUESTS BY MEMBERS
1. Oceanographic charts
2. Ordinance regarding offshore drilling
3. Study of soil conditions of Hill area
4. Names, addresses and phone numbers of other board and commission members
5. Parking stickers
6. Plastic identification stickers
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ADJOUR...'mENT
Motion by Cunningham, second by Pollock, to adjourn the meeting at 11:15 p.m.
AYES:
NOES:
Cunningham, Lindstrom, Pollock, Roelofs, Singer
None Motion carried.
THESE ARE TENTATIVE }-IINUTES ONLY SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE SEAL BEACH
ENVIROl{MENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD.
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