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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEQCB Min 1976-10-21 . e . ( (, MINUTES _______ c; ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21,1976 REGULAR MEETING 7 : 30 P JL The meeting was called to order by Chairman DeForest leading the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: DeForest, Biscoe, Knuti, Nelsen, Watkinson Absent: None MINUTES Motion by Knuti, second by Biscoe, to approve minutes of September 23,1976. Aye s : Noes: Abstain: Biscoe, DeForest, Knuti, Watkinson None Nelsen Minutes approved. RESOLUTION 76-3 Proposed resolution commending the Junior Women's Club of Seal Beach for their recycling efforts and urging all Seal Beach residents to support the recycling center located at the Seal Beach Center. Mr. Nelsen explained the background of the proposed resolution. Board discussed prices for paper and hazard of glass at recycling center. Mr. Watkinson explained how civic clubs and youth groups in Arcadia had been allowed to operate the recycling center for a month and receive the revenue. The clubs kept the area very neat and clean. Motion by Biscoe, second by Watkinson, to approve resolution 76-3. Unanimously approved. Staff was requested to investigate a similar youth group and service club type of operation for the recycling center. Staff was requested to provide letters requesting recycling of aluminum lunch trays at McGaugh and Zoeter Schools for board consideration at the next meeting. Mr. Nelsen agreed to provide draft 'letter. RESOLUTION 76-4 Proposed resolution encouraqing the City Council to recognize the benefits of energy conservation through the purchase of smaller automobile models for City personnel use. Mr. Nelsen explained that the question of smaller cars had been discussed at the City Council meetings and that the Los Angeles County Sheriff had tested and purchased Chevrolet Novas with the police package. ( ( . Ms Biscoe indicated that not all small cars were economical. Mr. Watkinson indicated that some older cars polluted less than some new cars. The Secretary advised the Board that bids had been received for new police cars and that the specifications had allowed for smaller cars. The Public Works Department has Chevrolet Vegas. Mr. Watkinson said he would not want to insult the City Council IS intelligence by recommending something that is already being done. Motion by Nelsen, second by Knuti, to approve Resolution 76-4. Ayes: DeForest, Biscoe, Knuti, Nelsen Noes: Watkinson Motion aplJroved. SCENIC HIGH\-I/AYS The Secretary reported on the resolution prepared for the City Council requesting that the Department of Transportation conduct the corridor survey and highway facility study for Pacific Coast Highway. Upon completion of that study the City can enact the necessary programs for designation of the scenic highway. Mr. Nelsen suggested the need for landscaped medians and decorative lighting. The Board requested input on the feasibility of median islands on Pacific Coast Highway and Marina Drive. 4It ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), BURMAH OIL & GAS CO. The Board discussed the EIR for continued oil and gas operations by Burmah Oil and Gas Co. in Huntington Beach. Mr. DeForest had attended the public hearing in Huntington Beach. The meeting was very short with a-few people expressing concern that oil spills be prevented but not opposing the project. No Board action was taken. AIR CONSERVATION PROGRAM The Board postponed review of the Air Resources Board, Air Conservation Program, until the next meeting. The Board requested information on the upcoming hearing regarding air pollution fr"om the local power plants. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS . The Secretary indicated that a report would be prepared at a later date concerning the correspondence from the Chamber of Commerce regarding a possible observation point at the Wildlife Refuge. /' Mr. Nelsen presented a letter from Barbara Rountree requesting an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed library/senior citizens center on Electric Avenue. The Secretary indicated that the Negative Declaration had been filed with the County in May, 1976. Motion by Nelsen, second by Watkinson, to receive and file. Unanimously approved. ( ( . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Nelsen requested a report on the sunken boats in the river channel. The Secretary indicated that there were several craft and that the lifeguards were making efforts to get them removed. The Board requested that the City Manager take the necessary legal action to have the boats removed. ./ Mr. Nelsen reported several holes in the fence of Gum Grove Park. The Secretary will inform the Public Works Department. Mr. Nelsen discussed the problem of trash in the alleys and what improvements could be made. The Board decided to discuss the matter at the ne~t meeting. The Secretary will provide copies of the zoning ordinance. .... Mr. Nelsen discussed the need to change the meeting date to the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month because of Mr. Knuti.s conflict. The Secretary will prepare the needed resolution. ADJOURNMENT Meeting unanimously adjourned to November 11, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. . /;:&ll?~d ~AIL. ~Norman S. WilkTnson Secretary .