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Home My WebLink AboutEQCB Min 1971-04-22 . . " e e . ( t N I NUT E S CITY OF SEAL BEACH ENVIROm-lENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD APRIL 22. 1971 Chairman Lindstrom called the meeting to order and lead in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: V ACPu~CY : ALSO PRESENT: Chairman Lindstrom. Members Cunningham. Singer Pollock One Vacant Position Neprud Consideration of approval of the minutes from the Board's April 8th meeting will be held over; the minutes had not been prepaired because of an illness incurred by the Board Secretary. It was the order of the Chair to hold this item over. BOARD ITEMS Chairman introduces Item V A, consideration of various members' reports of the environmental impact of off-shore oil production. Board member Cunningham read report which will be presented to the City Council. regarding Standard Oil's Esther Island and its affect on Seal Beach. Mr. Cunningham's report concluded that (1) Standard Oil would not voluntarily attempt to beautify the Island because in the opinion of the Standard representatives the proposal was not economically feasible and (2) that Standard Oil would exceed the legal requirements to assure the City that the operation would continue to operate safely. ~~. Cunningham read an editorial broadcast by KNX regarding the State Lands Commis- sion dicision to grant a permit to Standard Oil \to permit continued drilling operations on Ester Island. Lt. Governor Reinecke had responded to the editorial and ~tr. Cunningham stated that copies would be forwarded to the Environmental Quality Control Board. Board member Singer gave an oral presentation concerning the City's agreements with Standard Oil. Certain questions remained unanswered. and Mr. Singer requested information on the amount of revenue and other benefits derived by the City in these agreements. Mr. Singer urged that landscaping and other beautification measures should be initiated before the end of the year. Chairman Lindstrom felt that the discharge requirement prescribed by the State Water Quality Control Board should be obtained. and applied to both the off and on-shore oil facilities. Chairman Lindstrom summarized the reports and indicated that he would present them to the City Council. Chairman Lindstrom informed the Board that the City Council requested that those ordinances pertaining to pollution be reviewed and evaluated. ~1r. Cunningham asked if a representati vo from Humble Oil was present. There ''las no response. and it was concluded that Humble once again had failed to send a represen- tative to the meeting. ( € It was requested that a telegram be sent to Humbleis home office in Houstin requesting a representative attend and EQCB meeting to answer Board members' questions. e Chairman Lindstrom introduced Item V B. consideration of various members' reports of the environmental impact of full implimentation of the Riverfront Redevelopment Agency's Project Plan. The Chairman indicated that this study was one of the first assignments given to the Board by the City Council. e e Boardmember Cunningham summarized the information which he had collected concerning traffic flows and traffic impact. (Member Cunningham was of the opinion that" tIle riverfront would be developed as highrise appartments.) i1e briefly described the present General Plans proposed regarding development along the San Gabriel River and jetty. Mr. Cunningham felt that one of the problems facing the City will be whether or not to increase parking facilities. thus making the beach more readily accessible to people from outside the community. Mr. Cunningham was of the opinion that perhaps the present general plan did not reflect current community attitudes. and that the City might consider another plan. Mr. Singer indicated that he had been unable to attend the study session and would like to present his report at the next meeting. Chairman Lindstrom introduced Item V C. a presentation by the Friends of Anaheim Bay soliciting the support of the EQCB to assist in seeking legislation to preserve the tidal marshland located on the Naval Weapons Station. Mrs. Jean Shaffer, representing the Friends of Anaheim Bay requested that the letter which has been submitted to the EQCB be read. Mr. Lindstrom read the letter> and stated that the Board had taken action in the past by recommending to the City Council that the Anaheim Bay be placed within the boundaries of the Redevelopment Agency. . However. since the greatest portion of this area was in the County of Orange, rather than in Seal Beach this proposal was not feasible. The possibility of establishing this area as a wild life preserve was discussed. Mr. Cunningham asked if there was existing Federal legislation which could protect this area. ~Irs. Shaffer said that there was an existing law which could protect endangered species but that it had not been applied and there were some questions as to procedure. She further stated that Anaheim Bay was too small an area to qualify as a Federal wild life preserve. The group requested support in locating any existing municipal legislation which might affect this area. Mr. Cunningham requested the City ~1anager's office review this matter. and further requested that the City Council urge the enactment of legislation to preserve this area. Chairman Lindstrom felt that a letter should be sent to the Chairman of both House and Senate, Natural Resource Committee concerning the endangered species in Anaheim Bay. There were no objections from the members present. Chairman Lindstrom introduced Item V D, consideration of the County of Orange Santa Ana River Santiago Creek Green Belt Plan. It was the consensus of the members present that the report was well written anu should be supported. It was the order of the Chair that a communication be drafted and forwarded to the City Council requesting that they support the proposed plan for the Santa Ana River Santiago Creek areas. Chairman Lindstrom introduced Item V E. Statement on the California Environmental Quality Act of 1971 and other accompanying documents. .. . I ... ( € Board member Cunningham questioned the effectiveness of this legislation over an extended period of time. - Chairman Lindstrom indicated that this matter was to serve as general information and required no action by the EQCB. Chairman Lindstrom introduced Item V P, a Resolution establishing meeting times. There was a motion by Cunningham. seconded by Singer. that Resolution 71-7 be approved. AYES: NOES: Cunningham. Singer, Lindstrom None Motion carries. WRITTEN COf-I!-nJNICATIONS Chairman Lindstrom introduced Item VI A. Planning and Conservation League Legislative Report, Vol. 20, April 1971. Motion to receive and file. AYES: NOES: Cunningham. Singer Lindstrom None Motion carries. Chairman Lindstrom introduced Item VI B, communications from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. f-Iotion to receive and file. e AYES: NOES: Cunningham. Singer, Lindstrom None Motion carries. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Oral Communications were opened by Chairman Lindstrom. No one in the audience wished to address the Board. Mr. Cunningham raised several points. The first was a question as to where was the ecology flag? Mr. Lindstrom stated that he would investigate the matter. Secondly, Cunningham was concerned about the possible concentration of traffic on Avalon Drive in the vicinity of the entrance to Gum Grove Park. Mr. Singer indicated that April 22 was "Earth Day". Mr. Cunningham felt that a thank you letter should be sent to those people who had assisted at the recycling centers and that these people should be invited to attend the next EQCB meeting. Chairman Lindstrom indicated that he would contact those involved the recycling program. Jean Shaffer requested that the young peoples' assistance in the recycling program be acknowledged. Hal Snider felt that the City should use recycled paper. . Chairman Lindstrom adjourned the meeting at 8:35 P.M. THESE ARE TENTATIVE MINUTES ONLY SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD. -. 1) .~ ~ ...~