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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
Environmental Quality Control Board
Minutes
April 25, 2001
The Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) meeting of April 25, 2001 was called
to order by Chairperson Porter at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was held in City Council
Chambers.
Pledge of Allegiance
II Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also
Present:
Chairperson Porter, Jones, Unrath, and Voce
Vice-Chairperson Hurley
Department of Development Services
Mac Cummins, Assistant Planner
Chairperson Porter requested that the record show that Vice-Chairperson Hurley is
excused from attending tonight's meeting.
III Approval of Agenda
MOTION by Voce; SECOND by Porter to approve Agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Jones, Porter, Unrath, and Voce
None
Hurley
IV Oral Communications
None.
V Consent Calendar
1. RECEIVE AND FILE - Memorandum: Status Report - Pacific Coast Highway &
Seal Beach Boulevard Contamination. Memo dated March 12,2001.
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2. RECEIVE AND FILE - Memorandum: Seal Beach Weapons Support Facility -
Installation Restoration Program - Status Report Re: RAB Project Update. Memo
dated April 6, 2001.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE - Staff Report Re: Addendum Baseline Survey Work Plan -
Groundwater Investigation, Site 14, Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach.
4. RECEIVE AND FILE - Staff Report Re: Receipt of City of Westminster "Initial Study
and Negative Declaration 01-2, Northeast Corner of Hoover & Wyoming."
5. RECEIVE AND FILE - Staff Report Re: Receipt of Huntington Beach
"Environmental Assessment No. 01-3, Initial Study, Remediation of the Former Gun
Range within Huntington Central Park."
6. RECEIVE AND FILE - Memorandum: Staff Report Re: Receipt of "Quarterly
Groundwater Data Summary (December 2000) Sites 40 & 70, Naval Weapons
Station, Seal Beach."
7. RECEIVE AND FILE - Staff Report Re: Receipt of City of Westminster "Initial Study
& Negative Declaration 01-5, 45 Lot JAO Property Subdivision."
MOTION by Voce; SECOND by Jones to approve Consent Calendar as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Jones, Porter, Unrath, and Voce
None
Hurley
VI Scheduled Matters
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 28, 2001
Recommendation: Approve Minutes subject to any corrections determined
appropriate.
Member Unrath noted corrections to Page 2, Line 41 and stated that this line should
read "reinforcement of the boom across the Los Angeles River..." He also noted that
Page 3, Line 37 should reflect "Member Unrath said he would not be able to attend."
He also requested that the word "eucalyptus" be capitalized whenever used.
Chairperson Porter noted for the record that Member Jones would abstain from voting
on this item, as he was not present for the meeting of February 28, 2001.
MOTION by Voce; SECOND by Porter to approve Minutes of February 28, 2001 as
amended.
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MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
3-0-1-1
Porter, Unrath, and Voce
None
Hurley
Jones
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 14,2001
Recommendation: Approve Minutes subject to any corrections determined
appropriate.
Member Unrath noted that he was not present at the meeting of March 14, 2001
because he was on a business trip. Chairperson Porter asked that the record show
Member Unrath as excused nuncprotunc from the meeting of March 14,2001.
Member Jones noted for the record that he would abstain from voting on this item, as he
was not in attendance at the meeting of March 14,2001.
MOTION by Voce; SECOND by Porter to approve Minutes of March 14, 2001 as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
2-0-1-2
Porter and Voce
None
Hurley
Jones and Unrath
VII Staff Concerns
Mr. Cummins noted that the Boeing Project has not been returned to Staff due to the
need for very lengthy responses to comments received. He indicated that Staff is
working on this and will attempt to complete this and return this item to the EQCB as
soon as possible.
Member Unrah asked if Staff had received his letter to them. Mr. Cummins stated that
they had received it.
VIII Board Concerns
Chairperson Porter stated that he is very impressed with the minutes for EQCB
meetings. He commended the detail and accuracy of the minutes.
Member Voce stated that he was provided with a review of the landscape plans for
replanting of the trees along Seal Beach Boulevard. He said that he had questioned a
couple of the proposed species for planting along the median.
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Member Voce also commented on the air pollution caused by the timing of the signal
along Seal Beach Boulevard. He stated that he was concerned about the new signal to
be added with the Boeing Property development and stated that the timing on signals "is
an outrage." He said that something should be done right away. He said that he had
expected traffic flow to improve with the installation of new signals and improved timing,
but it has not. He encouraged the Board to file formal complaints with the City Traffic
Engineer. He said that he wanted to know why the timing on these signals was so bad
and when it would be alleviated. He stated that he believed it is incumbent on everyone
to make sure that traffic flows as smoothly as possible. . Member Voce noted that not
only do the lights need to be appropriately timed, but they also must be synchronized to
contribute to the efficiency of the traffic flow patterns. Mr. Cummins interjected that the
best person to contact would be the City Clerk, as any documents submitted will be
recorded and distributed to the appropriate department. Mr. Cummins also
recommended contacting the City Traffic Engineer, Mr. Steve Badum.
Member Unrath noted that traffic making a left turn from Seal Beach Boulevard onto St.
Cloud appear to be spending an inordinate amount of time waiting to enter the left-turn
pocket. He also stated that the synchronization pattern of the lights at the Mobil Station
changes as soon as a car comes out of Rossmoor Center shortening the green light on
Seal Beach Boulevard and allowing only a few cars to drive through the light at anyone
time. Member Voce stated that he believed Target is "calling the shots now" regarding
the traffic signals.
Member Unrath commented on the proposed legislation that would remove restrictions
on pollution from power plants in an effort to increase the production of electrical power.
Member Jones stated that he is delighted to report that there have recently been tree
plantings along the streets in College Park West. He also noted that he was very
pleased with the repairs made to the entranceway to College Park West. He then
commented on the median strip planted last year that is now blossoming beautifully.
Chairperson Porter complimented the 5 & 1 OK Run and congratulated Parks and
Recreation for doing such a good job. He stated that this was a great event.
IX Adjournment
Chairperson Porter adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. to the next scheduled meeting of
May 2001.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Carmen Alvarez, Executive SecrJl;;
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Department of Development Services
City of Seal Beach Environmental Quality Control Board
Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2001
The Board on ~~ ~O , 2001 approved the Minutes of the Environmental
Quality Control Board 0 ednesday, April 25, 2001. Q.....e... .
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