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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEQCB Min 1977-02-17 e e . { ( M I NUT E S ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1977 REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman DeForest with Mr. Watkinson leading the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: DeForest, Biscoe, Nelsen, Telford, Watkinson Absent: None The Secretary introduced Dr. George Telford, newly appointed Board Member from District Five. r~INUTES Minutes of February 3, 1977 approved as amended. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON THE NEED FOR AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION ELEMENT Chairman DeForest opened the public meeting, explaining that an Historic Preservation Element is an optional section to the City's General Plan. Bob Neprud, Planning Director, explained the element and the General Plan. The Secretary indicated that the staff would be reviewing the comments received at the meeting and would make a recommendation to the Board at a later date. ~_f r/tz .{e-fke-vt../ktruJ 5cx1.t;; :!tt~J Mr. Mort BaumAsaid the City needed the element and that it should be a combined Historic and Architectural Element. He discussed some of the sites in town including the Stanton House. He also presented materials on preservation to the Board. Mr. Tom White discussed the history of Seal Beach and in particular Anaheim Landing. He passed around a book on the history of the City of Norwalk as an example of what can be done. It was suggested that the Board Members be given a copy of the Homen's Club walking tour and Jean Dorris book on Seal Beach. Th" .,:""",e:::!.~;:~~.;,..~~,...=.....~",>,+.V! ""r'J~ 1:"-,..0;.' f')......,._l~ 11..;,..r".....;,..,l S~~i ~tyj,PTh~y..~g~~e~i"to ..~;~~i'd~ ~ ~li ~t~~thi ~t~ri~; 1 ~it~~ i'~ ~ t~~~ ".. I along with other information. RESOLUTION 77-5 The proposed resolution recommending restoration of the Sunset Beach water tower was introducted by Mr. Nelsen. The Secretary reported on the progress being made in negotiations between the County, Huntington Beach and Seal Beach. Resolution unanimously approved. . e e ( ( RESOLUTION 77-6 The proposed resolution recommending a beach sand erosion study was presented by Mr. Nelsen. Resolution unanimously approved. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The Secretary discussed the trash problem in the glass bin at the recycling center. The new signs have been posted but the amount of trash in the bins makes them unacceptable for the glass recycler. The bin may have to be dumped. Mr. Nelsen volunteered to clean the trash out of the glass bin. Mr. Watkinson indicated that there was a problem of trash at the bus stop at Main Street and Electric Avenue. The Secretary will investigate. The Board asked what is being done regarding the recent recommendations on trash in the alleys. The Secretary will report at a later date. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. ~ ~ A .' I." ~ &[,~,/4' A ~~-- lorman S. Wilkinson Secretary /