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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEQCB Min 1977-02-03 . e . <. ( M I NUT E S ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1977 REGULAR MEETI NG 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman DeForest with r1r. Nelsen leading the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Vacancy: DeForest, Biscoe, Nelsen, Watkinson None One MINUTES Minutes of January 6, 1977, unanimously approved. RESOLUTION 77-2 The Board discussed the proposed reV1Slons to the By-Laws. Mr. Nelsen said the required 24-hour notice would tie the Board's hands. Mr. Watkinson said that the unexpected presentation of a resolution was an insult to invited guests at a meeting. The Board discussed possible alternatives and unanimously voted to amend the resolution to require submittal of resolutions prior to the start of the meeting. The Secretary explained the other minor revisions. Motion by Watkinson, second by Nelsen, to approve Resolution 77-2, as amended. Unanimously approved. RESOLUTION 77-3 Resolution 77-3 recommending a program to enhance the appearance of the alleys was discussed by the Board. The Secretary asked if it was what the Board wanted. Board members indicated it was. Motion by Nelsen, seconded by Biscoe, to approve Resolution 77-3. Unanimously approved. Motion by Nelsen, seconded by Watkinson. directinq the Secretary to send Resolution 77-3 to the City Council and recommend that the City Council give the resolution serious consideration. Unanimously approved. RESOLUTION 77-4 Resolution 77-4 commending the City Council and staff for obtaining the grant to construct the College Park East Sound Barrier was discussed. The resolution was prepared by Mr. Nelsen. Motion by Watkinson, seconded by Bisc~ to approve ~~solution_77-4. Unanimously approved. . e . ( ( STUDY SESSION, HISTORIC PRESERVATION ELEMENT The Secretary reported that the public meeting to discuss the need for an Historic Preservation Element to the General Plan would be February 17, 1977. The staff will provide a brief report at that time and will listen to the testimony. A final staff recommendation will be presented at a later meeting. The Board discussed the State guidelines ~nd their application to Seal Beach. They also discussed the possibility of a lesser type of element or policy statement. DISCUSSION OF PARKING AND GARAGE USE ~~J..1..:J-8:7c--J E-o~ The Board di scussed the probl em of numerous parked ~ on the streets ~ and many garages being used for storage or living quarters instead of auto parking. The Board asked the Secretary what code violations were involved. The Code says required garages must be used for parking of vehicles, not long term storage of vehicles, materials, boats, etc. Use as living quarters also violates the code. The Board discussed possible changes. No action taken. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The Secretary presented a report on the Recycling Center. The Board discussed the report and agreed with the recommendations. A petition from residents of Ocean Avenue was discussed. The petition concerned buses and recreation vehicles on Ocean Avenue. The Secretary explained that discussions were underway with Orange County Transit District regarding the problem of bus layovers and he explained the problems and requirements associated with the layover of buses at the end of their runs. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. %;~!~~L=r Norman S. Wilkinson, Secretary / .'