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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEQCB Min 1971-03-25 e e e .. (0 t M I NUT E S CITY OF SEAL BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD MARCH 25, 1971 REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING 7:30 P.M. Chairman Roelofs calls the meeting to order and leads in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Chairman Roelofs, Members Cunningham, Lindstrom, Pollock Singer Bill Little, Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Roelofs indicates that "unexcused" should be removed after Mr. Pollocks name under ROLL CALL and that "and preserve area as wildlife preservation" to follO\'1 "freeway route", page 3, line 6. Motion by Chairman Roelofs, seconded by Cunningham, to approve the amended minutes of EQCB regular meeting of March 4, 1971. AYES: NOES: Cummingham, Lindstrom, Roelofs, Pollock None Motion carries. BOARD ITENS Secretary introduces Item V A, discussion of the environmental impact of Standard and Humble Oil Company's off-shore oil production facilities. Board member Singer arrives at 7:45 P.M. Mr. W. C. Harrington, Standard Oil District Superintendent. addresses the Board reiterating physical attributes of Island Esther operation. Mr. Claire Ghylin, Standard Oil Division Land Superintendent, discusses the State Lands Commission tidelands lease agreement~ and various provisions which require Standard to post a $50,000.00 pollution bond. Board members discuss the adequacy of such a bond in light of the Santa Barbara and San Francisco Bay experiences. Chairman Roelofs asks an earthquake oriented question; answered by Mr. Harrington. Board member Cunningham indicates he is disturbed by Standard's inability to provide assurances to the residents of Seal Beach that this community will not suffer a fate similar to the experienced by Santa Barbarans. Standard representatives attempt to demonstrate that probability of such a disaster is lower and that methods of dealing with same have improved substantially. Victor Reingold. a resident of the City questions Board member Cunningham; Roelofs comments. Board member Lindstrom questions Standard with reference to sanitary facilities on the Island and RWQ Conrol Board discharge requirements. ( € Standard Oil representative Basil Garret offers explanation. e Discussion follows regarding cooperation of governmental agencies. Board member Cunningham asks why the Island cannot be beautified. Harrington responds indicating Island wasn't designed for beautification; beauty is in the eye of the beholder (several Standard representatives indicate they feel derricks are beautiful; a new twist, ploy, or whatever). Also that it was not a contemporary standard at the time the Island was constructed. Board member Cunningham indicates that it is difficult to believe problem is insoluable considering Standard Oil Company's resource base. Reingold offers comment. Sandra Brigard, a resident, indicates she lives on Ocean front, has a view of the Island, finds it to be ugly, knows of other properties which Standard has beauti- fied, and questions their intransigent position with reference to Island Esther beautification. Ghlin responds indicating that once Standard has completed its drilling program low profile will result and basically cops out on question of beautification in terms of landscaping. e Board member Cunningham asks what measures have been taken to control future blowouts. Harrington outlines cooperative program presently in effect to control oil spills indicates that within three hours forces would be mobilized to limit spreading of same, and briefly explains how team would deal with problem~ Board member Cunningham asks what legal protection City has. ~1r. W. L. Ingram, representing the State Division of Oil and Gas reads a prepared statement indicating little risk to City. Mr. Harrington then makes roughly the same presentation that was made to the State Lands Commission. Board member Cunningham again asks about protection. Ingram indicates City is 99% safe in terms of possible oil inundation, but is unwilling to sign a statement to that effect. Cunningham, then asks Standard how soon they will be ready to submit a beautification program to the City Council. Harrington reiterates, low profile, no room, beauty/beholder line. e Board member Singer indicates that he feels drilling rig will probably have to remain on Island; Harrington comments. Discussion follows. ( (' Board indicates through discussion that a report will be soon forthcoming. e Secretary introduces Item V B, consideration of proposed resolution establishing By-Laws for the conduct of-future meetings and other Board related functions. Motion by Cunningham, seconded by Lindstrom to approve By-Laws, Resolution No. 71-5. AYES: NOES: Cunningham, Lindstrom, Roelofs, Singer, Pollock None Motion carries. Secretary introduces Item V C, consideration of report to the Seal Beach Law Revision Commission concerning the impact of laundromats and car washes in Seal Beach and in particular the sewage treatment facility. Motion by Lindstrom, second by Singer, to approve report. AYES: NOES: Cunningham, Lindstrom, Roelofs, Singer, Pollock None Motion carries. Secretary intorduces Item V D, consideration of support of State Assembly Bill S.B. 660 designed to preserve the California Mountain Lion (requested by E.Q.C.B. member Lindstrom). Member Lindstrom indicates that with the concurrence of the Board he will prepare a resolution to that effect for consideration at next E.Q.C.B. meeting. e Secretary introduces Item V E, reconsideration of a statement to the City Council regarding enlargement of the Redevelopment Agency Project Area (requested by staff), outlining certain problem areas. ~lotion by Singer, second by Roelofs, to recind statement. AYES: NOES: Cunningham, Lindstrom, Roelofs, Singer, Pollock None Hotion carries. Secretary introduces Item V F, discussion of proposed resolution urging City sponsored class action suit, indicating that facts and reasoning is required to support such a recommendation. The Board indicates a desire to hold fact-finding public hearings in Leisure World co-sponsored by the Leisure '~orld Protective League. Secretary indicates he will write a letter to that effect. Secretary introduces Item V G, consideration of City of Fullerton ordinance restricting the distribution of handbills and other papers on private residential property. Motion by Cunningham, second by Lindstrom to table item. AYES: NOES: Cunningham. Lindstrom, Roelofs, Singer, Pollock None ~4otion carries. e WRITTEN CO~~UNICATIONS All written communications are then unanimously received and filed. ( I' ORAL CO~~UNICATIONS Chairman Roelofs opens the floor to oral communications. . Board member Cunningham asks for written report from the City Manager regarding status of Recycling Program. Meeting is then adjourned. ~ ~I- Chairman (/ THESE ARE TENTATIVE ~fINUTES ONLY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE EQCB OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH. e .