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1CITY OF SEAL BEACH
Environmental Quality Control Board
Minutes of April 28, 2004
Chairperson Unrath called the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) meeting of
April 28, 2004 to order at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was held in City Council Chambers
and began with the Salute to the Flag.
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Chairperson Unrath, Members Barton, Hurley, O'Malley, and Voce
None
Also
Present:
Department of Development Services
Mac Cummins, Associate Planner
II Approval of Agenda
MOTION by Voce; SECOND by Barton to approve the Agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Unrath, Barton, Hurley, O'Malley, and Voce
None
None
III Oral Communications
Chairperson Unrath opened oral communications.
There being no one wishing to speak, Chairperson Unrath closed oral communications.
IV Consent Calendar
1. RECEIVE AND FILE - Letter to the City of Long Beach Re: NOP, Draft EIR -
"Long Beach Home Depot Project." Letter dated April 14, 2004.
2. RECEIVE AND FILE - Minutes of the March 16, 2004 Restoration Advisory
Board (RAB) meeting.
1 These Minutes were transcribed from an audiotape of the meeting.
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3. RECEIVE AND FILE - Memorandum to the EQCB Re: "Errata to Village at
Rossmoor Center Mitigated Negative Declaration, " Dated April 16, 2004.
MOTION by Hurley; SECOND by Voce to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Unrath, Barton, Hurley, O'Malley, and Voce
None
None
V Scheduled Matters
Chairperson Unrath proposed that Item No.6 be heard before Item Nos. 3 and 4. He
polled the Board to see if they were in agreement. The Board agreed.
6. Receipt of Board Comments Re: Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration -
Village at Rossmoor Center Project (Document previously provided.)
Recommendation: Receive comments and forward to staff for incorporation
into final document.
Staff Report
Mr. Cummins provided a brief overview of the proposed project and the procedures for
completion of the project. He explained that the EQCB is responsible for reviewing
Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), which are CEQA documents. He stated that the
document under review tonight is a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), which
requires a slightly different process than an EIR. He indicated that whenever an
applicant proposes development of any type, the City must complete an environmental
review and publish findings for review by members of the public. He stated the
environmental review includes preparation of an initial study, which is a checklist of
items showing a range of findings from "not significant" to "potentially significant impact."
He said that based upon these findings, the City prepares an environmental document
to be circulated for public review, and for the Rossmoor Project the appropriate
document was determined to be a MND. He noted that a copy of the MND is available
for viewing in the Department of Development Services and is also available at the
Rossmoor, Leisure World, and Mary Wilson libraries. He indicated that the document
has a 30-day public review period and any member of the public, adjoining jurisdiction,
or other interested party can present their written or verbal comments. He stated that
after review of comments received a written Response To Comments document is
created and forwarded to the appropriate voting body.
Mr. Cummins then explained that the role of the EQCB in the process varies depending
upon the type of document required. He stated that the EQCB reviews all
environmental documents and provides input on the adequacy of the document under
state law, but does not have a formal role in this process and will not approve or deny
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any documents of this type, and will not make a formal recommendation to City Council.
He stated that as currently proposed, the Rossmoor Project is going through the MND
process and the Planning Commission (PC) will be the ultimate decision-making body.
He said that this evening the EQCB would take input from the public and provide input
to Staff. He indicated that this would not be a question and answer session; however, if
anyone has questions they may direct them to Staff via telephone or by visiting the
Department of Development Services. He indicated that notice of the Planning
Commission meeting at which this document is to be reviewed would be posted in
advance of the meeting date.
Mr. Cummins then provided a brief description of the project and stated that the original
mall had been constructed in various stages between the early 1960's and the mid-
1980's. He stated that the project area measures a little over 6.5 acres with the
proposed project title of liThe Village At Rossmoor." He said the 9 existing buildings in
that portion of the Rossmoor Center totaling approximately 78,000 square feet are to be
demolished and to be replaced with 8 new buildings comprising approximately 73,995
square feet. He then noted that the City was asked to vacate right-of-way of a public
alleyway that runs along the rear of the property, and this request will go before City
Council. He noted that a number of letters were received regarding this project, with
copies of those letters specifically addressed to the EQCB provided for each Board
member. He said that these letters would be incorporated into the Response to
Comments prepared by Staff. Mr. Cummins then proceeded to explain that with regard
to The Parasol Restaurant, this issue is touched upon in the MND, and Staff will take
public comment and will assess this entire issue as a function of CEQA, and not as an
issue of whether or not everyone likes The Parasol Restaurant. He then introduced
Shawna Schaffner of Culbertson Adams Associates (CAA), the agency retained by the
City of Seal Beach to prepare the MND for this project.
Ms. Schaffner stated that CAA prepared the initial study and MND for The Village at
Rossmoor Center on behalf of the City of Seal Beach. She said that CAA also retains
the services of technical sub-consultants for preparation of detailed studies in the areas
of traffic and transportation, air quality, and noise. She noted that the MND proposes 16
mitigation measures in the areas of air quality, geology and soils, hazards and
hazardous materials, noise, and hydrology and water quality. She indicated that the
review period runs from April 8 through May 10, 2004. She reported that the MND was
circulated to state agencies and to 30 local governing agencies, and a Notice of
Availability was mailed to over 600 nearby residents. Chairperson Unrath asked if the
MND also covers aesthetic and cultural resources. Ms. Schaffner confirmed that the
MND does cover this.
Public Comment Session
Chairperson Unrath opened for public comment.
Ms. Mary Francis Luebben of Los Alamitos said she has lived in Los Alamitos since
1962. She asked whether notification of 600 residents was sufficient. She said this
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project not only affect residents of Los Alamitos, but also surrounding cities, such as
Cypress.
Ms. Nancy Luebben said she has also lived in Los Alamitos since 1962 before The
Parasol was built. Chairperson Unrath asked what year the restaurant was constructed.
Ms. Luebben reported that it was constructed in 1967. She stated that because mostly
Seal Beach residents do not surround the Rossmoor Center, the actual environmental
and cultural impact upon the community is profoundly on other people, like those in the
unincorporated portion of the County, in Rossmoor, in the City of Los Alamitos, and in
the surrounding areas. She indicated that these residents did not receive notification.
She said that they found out about the issue of The Parasol approximately 2 weeks ago,
considerably cutting down their public comment time. She noted that most people were
not aware until they saw the articles in the Sun and Enterprise newspapers. She
recommended extending the comment period. Ms. Luebben then read into the record a
letter from a group of concerned citizens who call themselves The Friends of The
Parasol stating their opposition to the demolition of The Parasol Restaurant. Ms.
Luebben then presented a petition with signatures of citizens supporting preservation of
The Parasol.
Mr. Bruce Young spoke in support of preserving The Parasol. He said he has lived in
California all of his life and through the years has seen the demolition of many historical
landmark restaurants that served as social gathering places for communities. He said
that The Parasol serves 60-70 percent of Leisure World residents who frequent this
restaurant because of the friendly service and the willingness of the Staff to
accommodate their special dietary needs. He stated that senior citizens need this type
of care and would probably not receive this kind of attention at a chain restaurant.
Chairperson Unrath stated that the MND covers aesthetics, architecture, and cultural
resources, and public comments should be confined to these subject areas.
Mr. George Kearns stated that it is his hope that the cultural, historic, aesthetic, and
architectural value of The Parasol Restaurant will be recognized. He recommended
preserving the restaurant.
Mr. Scott Morgan of Los Alamitos stated that the MND as prepared "just glosses over"
aesthetic and cultural issues, in particular with regard to the loss of a very unique
structure. He said one of the things that make Seal Beach interesting is the fact that it
is not just another cookie cutter city and they should not impose another psuedo-
Mediterranean development upon the public. He questioned whether the City should be
thinking in terms of avoiding this kind of architecture. He said the Kohl's Department
Store is the most undistinguished architecture that he has ever seen. He noted that The
Parasol Restaurant represents a very interesting period in American architecture.
Mr. Bill Jones of Long Beach said he feels at home when at The Parasol Restaurant.
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Mr. Alan Ueb of Glendale stated that he is the Chairman of the Los Angeles
Conservancy Modern Committee and has been involved in many preservation efforts.
He said that he believes The Parasol is a very special building that deserves attention.
He stated that this building is a historical resource and should be identified as such for
the purposes of CEQA. He noted that the representative from CAA had not mentioned
that they had subcontracted a consultant to determine the historical significance of the
structure, because in reading the MND, The Parasol was never considered to be even
potentially historic, and as a result they simply made the assumption that there is no
impact to cultural resources. He said that he believes there is an impact. He indicated
that the method of construction and design style for The Parasol is unique and for
purposes of CEQA the structure should be identified as a potentially significant historical
resource. He emphasized that as long as there is reasonable evidence to show that it is
a historically significant structure, CEQA does not state that in order for a structure to be
categorized as historically significant it must officially have been listed as a historical
landmark. He pointed out that the testimony of the public and outpouring of community
signatures demonstrates the concern for preserving this building. Mr. Lieb stated that
alternative re-use strategies should be incorporated in an effort to include the structure
in any new development. He said that the reason CEQA does not require structures to
be officially land marked or listed on historical surveys and provides a low standard of
significance so that in cases such as this, where structures really connect to the
community, the buildings can be preserved. He indicated that the structural integrity of
the restaurant is quite good and the owner would like to make a significant investment in
restoring the building. He stated that in making their recommendations to the PC, the
Board should recognize that this is potentially a historical resource and The Parasol
Restaurant should be the subject of a focused Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
Chairperson Unrath stated that he understood that there was another Parasol
Restaurant in Torrance, and he asked if there were others. Mr. Ueb stated that at one
time there were 10 other Parasol restaurants, and the Seal Beach location is the only
remaining structure of its kind. He said that in his opinion The Parasol is the best
example in Southern California of a programmatic structure and hybrid "Googie" style
modernism. He strongly urged that a focused EIR analyzing alternative re-uses be
completed.
Mr. David Morro of Los Alamitos stated that The Parasol Restaurant is a great landmark
for many people, and he has been a customer since 1996 and has made many friends.
He encouraged preserving this structure.
Ms. Connie Miller of Hawaiian Gardens stated that The Parasol Restaurant is not just a
landmark, but also a life mark. She said that she, her son, her mother, and
grandmother have all worked at The Parasol. She noted that she has worked there for
14 years and her mother has worked there for 34 years. She indicated that the Staff at
The Parasol loves their customers and the restaurant serves as an outlet for lonely
seniors who sometimes come in 3 or 4 times a day. She stated that Staff is very
familiar with the personal lives of the customers and see them as friends. She said that
this is a business that could not easily be replaced. Ms. Miller stated that it would be a
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shame to take this away from those people who know they can come to The Parasol
Restaurant and see a friendly face.
Chairperson Unrath reiterated that although The Parasol Restaurant is a great place to
socialize and many people enjoy the camaraderie and the food, he wished to remind the
public that speakers must confine their comments to the architectural, aesthetic, cultural
resources, and environmental impacts related to this project.
Mr. Kurt Benbenick stated that he is a professional graphic artist and has regularly
visited The Parasol since approximately 1987. He said that it is a beautiful building and
he recommended that this special landmark be preserved. He stated that removing The
Parasol would take away the heart of Rossmoor. He indicated that he launched a
website for the "Friends of The Parasol Restaurant" and has received e-mails from
throughout the nation speaking in support of preservation of this structure. He said that
the loss of many of these types of buildings is becoming a national concern. He noted
that he would be happy to provide the web address for those interested in this cause.
Ms. Gwen Seligman of Rossmoor stated, "If it ain't broke why are you trying to fix it?"
She said once gone, The Parasol could never be replaced.
Mr. Thomas O'Donnell stated that he is not certain what an MND is and would like some
explanation. He said that today he had received notice of tonight's meeting included
with the billing for his association fees rather than receiving a separate mailing directly
from the City. He then expressed his concerns with the intent to extend the height of
the new structures by approximately 7 feet and the waiving of the right-of-way by the
City to the alley to the rear. He expressed his concerns over noise generated from the
businesses currently located in this area of the Rossmoor Center, specifically The
Yucatan Grill and Carl's Jr. He noted that residents of the Rossmoor Townhomes are
concerned with many times having family members awakened at 2 or 3 a.m. due to
noise from the garbage trucks or deliver trucks. He questioned whether the EQCB is
concerned with how these changes will affect the residents of the Rossmoor
Townhomes. He asked if any kind of sound wall is to be constructed to help mitigate
noise issues. He inquired as to whether anyone could respond to his concerns. Mr.
Cummins stated that the Public Comment Session is not a question and answer period,
but he would be happy to schedule a time to meet with Mr. O'Donnell at another time.
He said he could attempt to address some of Mr. O'Donnell's questions at the end of
tonight's meeting. Mr. O'Donnell noted that when the Bixby Town Center was
constructed a fairly high sound wall was constructed between the center and the new
development of homes and he wondered if this could be done with this project.
Ms. Sharon Krohl, a resident of the Rossmoor Townhomes, stated that over the years
the residents have had a lot of disturbances from the Rossmoor Center. She said that
waiving the right-of-way to the alley might create a worse noise impact than what is
already occurring. She requested that the Board members provide her their telephone
numbers so that in the middle of the night when she is awakened from her sleep on a
regular basis she can call the Board members and awaken them. She said that maybe
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this would allow the Board to understand how irritating and disruptive it is. She stated
that this should be considered an environmental impact. She then stated that she has
lived in Rossmoor since 1975 and The Parasol has been a landmark to many people in
the area. She asked for the definition of "cultural resources." She said that in her
opinion the ability to socialize and meet new people at The Parasol falls under the
category of cultural resource. Chairperson Unrath stated that he would respond to this
during Board Comments, but according to CEQA there is a strict definition for cultural
resources.
Mr. Dave Buffet, a resident of Seal Beach, stated that he is also unsure of what a
cultural resource is. He said that the seniors who frequent The Parasol are definitely a
part of the culture and the restaurant serves as a valuable resource to this population.
He also asked for a brief definition of what cultural resources are. Chairperson Unrath
inquired of Staff as to whether a response should be made. Mr. Cummins stated that if
the Board wished to make this a question and answer venue, they could do so;
however, this is not a public hearing, but simply a time for public comment on the
adequacy of the MND. He said that although there is some concern that the public may
not understand the document or the CEQA process, if the Chairperson wished, the
Associate Planner could provide a brief review of the CEQA process and the purpose of
the MND. He emphasized that the Board and Staff do understand the concerns
expressed tonight and could address these concerns at the appropriate time, after the
end of the public comment period on May 10, 2004. Member Voce stated that it might
be appropriate if after tonight's public comment session is over, that the Board take a
short recess during which time Mr. Cummins could review the CEQA definition.
Chairperson Unrath interjected that he was pondering making a similar proposal. Mr.
Cummins stated that once the public comments are over, these questions could be
addressed without the need for a recess. Vice-Chairperson Hurley suggested taking a
poll of how many others were waiting to comment and also to determine whether they
had the same question regarding cultural resources.
Mr. Cummins stated that he would attempt to provide some clarification by stating that
CEQA is not an exact process such as a building code. He said that when reviewing
CEQA documents the initial study is a checklist of items that help the City determine
whether something is potentially significant, not significant at all, potentially significant
with mitigation, or simply significant and unavoidable. He said that Staff or any of its
consultants could not say that under state law this is the definition. He noted that CEQA
is not black and white, but gray and it is up to the lead agency primarily responsible for
certifying a document to make the determination that it is adequate under state law. He
said that part of the process is conducting hearings like the one tonight. He said that he
can state what historically the City has used as a threshold, and he can state what other
cities have done and what the courts have upheld, but this is usually a gray area. He
stated that cultural resources generally relates to paleontological or archaeological
materials that may have been deposited in the soil over time. He then asked that
Shawn Schaffner be allowed to speak in an attempt to provide a general explanation of
how determinations within specific areas are made.
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Ms. Shawna Schaffner said that CEQA is about public disclosure, and getting
information to the people and to decision-makers so that everyone can make an
informed decision. She noted that CEQA Section 15064.5 specifically determines the
significance of impacts upon historical and unique archeological resources. She said it
is a very long list and is very broad. She stated that it is impossible to look at The
Parasol Restaurant and apply it to this list and state for certain that it is a historically
significant resource. Ms. Schaffner indicated that one of the items on the list is the
City's ability to list historical resources and consider them significant. She said that in
this case The Parasol Restaurant is not included on the City's list of historical
resources, which does not mean that it is not historical. She pointed out that another
way to determine historical significance is eligibility for listing on the California Register
of Historical Resources. She indicated that currently The Parasol Restaurant is not on
this list, but the eligibility for such a listing has not yet been determined. She said that at
this time it is very apparent that the community is concerned and comments made
tonight will be taken into consideration.
Mr. Cummins added that part of the CEQA public disclosure process in conducting
meetings like the one tonight is to provide the ultimate decision maker, which in this
case will be the PC, with as much information as possible in order to make an informed
decision. He pointed out that no decision is to be made tonight, but the purpose of this
meeting is to flush out issues that may exist on the proposed development as a whole
including noise, parking, lighting, etc. He noted that with regard to the concerns over
noise, the MND does state that a large sound wall measuring 10.5-12 feet in height is
proposed. He reiterated that the copies of the MND are available for review in the
Department of Development Services and at the three public libraries. He also noted
that the EQCB is charged only with reviewing potential environmental impacts of this
proposed project, and any concerns related to land use, height, bulk, etc., will be
evaluated by the PC. He indicated that the scope and authority of the PC in a number
of situations will be limited because most of the proposed new buildings within this
project meet all city development standards and are permitted by right.
Chairperson Unrath continued the Public Comment Session.
Ms. Sharon Krohl stated that if the definition of cultural resources is so vague, how
could the Board have definitely determined that many of the comments made tonight
were inappropriate to the hearing. She said that it is rude to say that this is not one of
the Board's concerns, when these concerns have not been clearly defined.
Ms. Stephanie Crosher of Long Beach presented an article in the August 2002 issue of
OC Weekly, which included a full-page feature on The Parasol Restaurant and how it is
a pop icon of the pop culture. She said that many young people are showing an interest
in pop culture and in structures like this. She stated it would be nice to see this building
preserved.
Ms. Jessica Poor of Huntington Beach stated that she had provided the OC Weekly
article to show that if it is important enough to appear on the cover of this publication, it
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is important to Orange County. She said that this structure is important in bringing
visitors into the City and should be preserved.
Ms. Payton Christofi of Hawaiian Gardens spoke in favor of preserving The Parasol
Restaurant.
Mr. Bob Hiss of Long Beach said that for 32 years he has been a regular patron of The
Parasol Restaurant and is in favor of preserving the structure. He said it is a social
outlet for him and is very accessible to handicapped people who are treated with special
consideration at The Parasol. He said that rather than demolishing the restaurant, it
would be better to spearhead the shopping center with The Parasol to bring people in
who would then visit the other stores. He said its unique architecture is irreplaceable.
Chairperson Unrath closed the public comment session. He then suggested that the
Board take a 10-minute recess.
The Board reconvened at 7:55 p.m. and continued with Scheduled Matters Item No.6
Board Comments
Member Voce said that in terms of the cultural resource aspect, The Parasol Restaurant
would have to be categorized as a "current cultural resource" rather than historical,
because many people are using it now. He pondered how the City would approach the
State Office of Historic Preservation with this building and what kind of assistance they
could provide with declarations for preservation.
Member Barton expressed her concern about the height of the highest buildings, noise
and dust to residents during construction, and the appearance of the completed project.
She said that she had visited the property today and ate at The Parasol Restaurant and
checked everything out. She noted that although The Parasol is a wonderful place, it
really does need upgrading, as the roof is currently an eyesore. She stated that she
also believes that the restaurant could be an anchor for the project, but does need
considerable refurbishment. She asked what the time frame for construction would be
and stated that she would like to see the heights of buildings remain the same. She
asked about the design for the rooflines and whether a sound wall to the rear of the
property is to be constructed to mitigate noise for residents of the Rossmoor
Townhomes. She thanked the public for their participation tonight.
Vice-Chairperson Hurley provided the following recommendations for revisions to the
MND:
1. Page 46, Last paragraph, first sentence: The word "temporary" should be
quantified to provide an estimate of the length of time.
2. Page 47, First paragraph, second sentence: This sentence is misleading, as
those closest to the project are the ones who will be most significantly
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impacted. According to Page 9 of the Noise Study, noise levels at 500 feet are
only 20 dBA less than those at 50 feet, making the dBA 80 for construction
equipment emitting 100 dBA. Mitigation N-2 provides no specifications for the
required height and effectiveness of the temporary construction noise barrier.
3. Page 47, sub-paragraph b): MND does not provide support for this statement.
4. Page 48, second paragraph, second to last sentence: The material in the
barrier is also a factor in its effectiveness and this information should be
included.
5. Page 48, third paragraph, 4th line from bottom: word missing after "during."
6. Page 49, last paragraph, second sentence: Further discussion of the noise
barrier effect is needed. Example: If some of the noise will travel around or
over a barrier, how much noise from delivery trucks with their 12-foot high
exhausts would reach the nearest residents?
7. Page 52, last sentence: Statement is true only if the noise barriers cut the
dBAs sufficiently. The MND does not explain this adequately.
8. Page 2, top of page: None of checkboxes are checked.
9. Page 27, Lines 7 and 8: The sentence should state who reviews new
developments.
10. Pages 31 through 34 were out of order.
Member O'Malley stated that the MND states under Transportation/Traffic that there will
be no impact, which he finds difficult to believe. He noted that the analysis in the report
is based upon the reduction in square footage of the property. He said that the MND
states that as a whole the shopping center currently has a 91 percent occupancy rate,
but with the formula used of a 5 percent reduction in floor space, this means that a 96
percent occupancy rate should be used. He stated that the traffic studies show that
there are several intersections already experiencing a Level of Service (LOS) of D and
E, and it also shows that in the p.m. the intersection at Seal Beach Boulevard and St.
Cloud Drive comes up to Level C, which could be a concern. He said that the major
point is that he does not believe the traffic study completed can be utilized, as it was
completed in January 2004 when the supermarket strike was still on, which means that
traffic to and from the two major supermarkets in this area would have been
substantially reduced. He stated that another study should be completed post strike,
and said that he cannot see how this new development would have no impact on traffic.
He indicated that mitigation measures for these intersections must be investigated.
Chairperson Unrath noted that approximately 2 years ago the Los Angeles Times had
also completed an article covering the same topic as the article in OC Weekly, and if
The Parasol Restaurant was recognized at that time as a architecture of significance,
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and with the 3,300 signatures on the petition showing that a large portion of the
community believes that The Parasol is of historical significance and a cultural resource
to the community, it is his belief that the EQCB should recommend to the PC and City
Council that the developer do anything within his power to preserve The Parasol as a
part of the redevelopment of the shopping center.
Member Voce asked if the project proponents were present. Mr. Cummins stated that
the owner of the property is Century National Properties, and representatives are
present tonight. He then reiterated for the public that the City is currently in the middle
of a process with regard to this project and as such, Staff cannot provide definitive
answers at this point. He said that Staff will continue to receive comments up through
May 10, 2004, and then the City will prepare a Response to Comments, and determine
whether it may be necessary to add additional language to the document and
re-circulate or prepare a different type of document. He noted that if anyone had further
questions or concerns, they could contact the Department of Development Services.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 31, 2004
Recommendation: Approve Minutes subject to any corrections as needed.
Chairperson Unrath stated that he would abstain from voting on this item, as he was
absent from the meeting of March 31,2004.
MOTION by Hurley; SECOND by Voce to approve the Meeting Minutes of March 31,
2004 as presented.
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5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 14, 2004
Recommendation: Approve Minutes subject to any corrections as needed.
MOTION by Voce; SECOND by Hurley to approve the Meeting Minutes of April 14,
2004 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
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VI Staff Concerns
Mr. Cummins reported that Mr. Gordon Shanks, sitting Planning Commissioner for
District 3, recently experienced the death of his wife, Elouise Shanks. He extended
condolences to the Shanks family and requested that the Board adjourn tonight in her
honor.
VII Board Concerns
Member O'Malley thanked all of those members of the public in attendance tonight for
their comments.
Vice-Chairperson Hurley asked if the Board members would receive a copy of the
Response to Comments on the MND for the West End Pump Station. Mr. Cummins
stated that copies should be distributed by the end of the week. Vice-Chairperson
Hurley then requested an update on the Boeing Project. Mr. Cummins stated that the
project is currently pending before the California Coastal Commission (CCC). He said
that Staff anticipates public hearings taking place in July or August.
Member Barton also thanked the public for their attendance and comments tonight.
Member Voce thanked the public for their comments. He addressed the project
proponents by stating that he would be closely following the planting of trees for this
project. He said that landscaping is necessary and important as the environment is
losing trees and needs to add more of them.
Chairperson Unrath stated that he was pleased to see many young people in
attendance tonight, and thanked all member of the public for their participation tonight.
VIII Adjournment
MOTION by Baton; SECOND by Hurley to adjourn to the scheduled May 2004 meeting
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The Board on June 2, 2004, approved the Minutes of the Environmental Quality Control
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